Association Now Leadership

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In a piece on that subject published last week at the Stanford Social Innovation Review , nonprofit professionals Katie Smith Milway and Susan Wolf Ditkoff point to a few examples from the space about how and why they frame those conversations on their boards. These ideas aren’t magic fixes.

Diversity 106

Diversity Nonprofit Inclusion Onboarding 106

Alison Green

APRIL 8, 2024

She stayed on as a volunteer after her internship ended (we’re a nonprofit, and volunteers are common in our field). I had done something similar at an internship I had, and it really benefited me.) However, showed up three hours late to a four-hour shift, spent her time on personal calls, or just didn’t show up at all.

Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit Benefits Manager 111

Association Now Leadership

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The benefit of the listening tour is to go in wide open. Johnson, director of organizational performance at the nonprofit consultancy Wipfli. Johnson, director of organizational performance at the nonprofit consultancy Wipfli. So the benefit of the tour is to go in wide open. Nothing is sacred, nothing is protected.

Nonprofit 104

Nonprofit Benefits Manager Operations 104

Chief Executive

JUNE 2, 2023

Well-designed volunteer programs can give companies many benefits in return, including creating trust, engagement, and loyalty with employees – a must in the current talent retention market. This is because many nonprofit organizations have strict regulations and policies in place to protect the community they serve.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Retention Employee Engagement Benefits 98

Alison Green

MARCH 14, 2024

He was the same way with staff, because all of the staff were part-time workers (25 or 30 hours a week) with no PTO or benefits, but everyone was hired with the promise that he would turn the job into a full-time job if we could prove ourselves. So telling Org A he could get Org B to do something but not asking Org B, things like that.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Benefits Manager 105

Alison Green

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A reader writes: I am the director of a nonprofit with a small team: I have five direct reports. We are a small nonprofit which has struggled financially, and we simply aren’t able to pay at the very top of the range for our staff (myself included). Still, we try hard to offer competitive pay and benefits.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Benchmarking Metrics Operations 98

Alison Green

AUGUST 4, 2022

For context, I recently left my last job after 5 years — a large national nonprofit with competitive salaries in a high cost-of-living area. what are the bare minimum benefits an employer needs to provide? Prior to Covid, in-person work was very much the norm, and most employees lived within commuting distance.

Project Management 105

Project Management Nonprofit Manager Benefits 105

Zenefits

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

This is one of the easiest benefits to compare , but sometimes it’s helpful to consider from several angles. When comparing stock option benefits, both the amount of stock granted and the vesting period should be considered. Paid time off Paid time off ( PTO ) is one of the largest benefits outside of salary and bonuses.

Compensation 98

Compensation Insurance Small Business Benefits 98

Chief Executive

APRIL 21, 2023

The latest Annual Warrior Survey from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) revealed the unemployment rate for wounded warriors registered with the nonprofit was 6.8% Employers Can Benefit from Veterans’ Unique Skills Despite these challenges, veterans offer unique skills and experiences that make them valuable employees.

Onboarding 98

Onboarding Transportation Inclusion Recruitment 98

Alison Green

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I work for a nonprofit and I love the organization. One of my benefits over the past few years has been student loan reimbursement. You don’t necessarily have to (that would depend on the wording of any written agreement you had with them), but a nonprofit that you still work for and that you love?

Nonprofit 116

Nonprofit Manager Media Benefits 116

15Five

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Whether you’re trying to improve your company culture, make changes to your workplace, or even upgrade your compensation package, getting feedback from everyone helps you make decisions that benefit everyone. If you want to retain these top performers, think of ways you can accommodate those who won’t benefit as much from the latest trends.

Human Resources 98

Human Resources Compensation Employee Engagement Benefits 98

Eric Jacobson

JULY 4, 2023

Full of specific examples of challenges and solutions from fields as diverse as nonprofits, school boards, healthcare, and the corporate world, When Everyone Leads , offers a proven, actionable approach for any company, organization, or community to navigate through its most pressing challenges.

Benefits 52

Benefits Leadership Development Nonprofit Diversity 52

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2023

Full of specific examples of challenges and solutions from fields as diverse as nonprofits, school boards, healthcare, and the corporate world, When Everyone Leads , offers a proven, actionable approach for any company, organization, or community to navigate through its most pressing challenges.

Benefits 52

Benefits Leadership Development Nonprofit Diversity 52

Mind Tools Team Management

JULY 20, 2022

In June this year, the nonprofit organization, “ 4 Day Week Global ” launched a six-month pilot program trialing a four-day workweek. So what benefits do MT managers see in taking the next step, to a four-day workweek? Unlocking all the benefits that spring from that. What if… we had a four-day workweek?

Staffing 92

Staffing Benefits Nonprofit Workflows 92

Alison Green

JUNE 23, 2022

I stayed a temp and kept looking, spruced up my resume and cover letter using your advice, and got an offer for almost double the pay at a nonprofit, on a team that is permanently fully remote! I’m making more money than I’ve ever made in my life (at a nonprofit, no less!), Thanks, Alison!

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Performance Review Manager Benefits 105

Alison Green

MAY 10, 2022

I (they/them) am an early/mid-career professional who used to work in nonprofit. Can I ask for more salary to make up for bad benefits? Prior to the interview they sent over their benefits package (I really love this new trend, by the way). But their benefits … well, they suck. It’s five answers to five questions.

Insurance 111

Insurance Benefits Project Management Nonprofit 111

Michael McKinney

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This may sound daunting, but many organizations are embarking on the journey — from nonprofits, to professional sports teams, to healthcare organizations, to financial institutions, and more. For example, all facets of selection, promotion, and rewards must be undertaken through the lens of character.

Metrics 106

Metrics Nonprofit Operations Assets 106

Alison Green

JANUARY 13, 2023

I have spent the last several years working for low pay in the nonprofit sector. I will be making much more money and the travel benefits will be fantastic. I really feel that years of reading paid off for me and I hope it helps them too!” I finally realized I was miserable and needed a change. She encouraged me to apply.

Nonprofit 119

Nonprofit Travel Manager Education 119

Vantage Circle

JANUARY 31, 2023

By regularly asking your staff for feedback, you are encouraging positive engagement, which also provides huge organizational benefits such as: Employee satisfaction : Employees' job satisfaction levels increase as they become more invested in their company’s growth and more engaged. Or maybe they just like doing questionnaires.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Banking Travel Revenue 98

Peter Winick

JANUARY 27, 2023

And so I would always weigh in my mind kind of the cost benefit analysis that you’re talking about of, you know, is the amount of time that I’m going to put into writing and marketing my own book going to be worth the impact that the book has in the world for my business or for my ideas. You’ve got a piece of nonprofit.

Marketing 246

Marketing Nonprofit Sales Revenue 246

Peter Winick

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Olatunde Sobomehin is the CEO and Co-Founder of StreetCode Academy, a nonprofit that helps bridge the digital divide, empowering communities of color to achieve their full potential by teaching the mindset, skills, and strategies they need to embrace tech and innovation. He’s a graduate of Stanford.

Energy 245

Energy Education Nonprofit Marketing 245

UVA Darden

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

While the benefits of workforce trainers collaborating with employers are fairly clear, it is important to note key factors that contribute to successful outcomes. In addition to this public-school partnership, Ariel collaborates with nonprofits and academic institutions to create a similarly focused career catalyst.

Nonprofit 69

Nonprofit Education Inclusion Government 69

Alison Green

JUNE 13, 2024

But what if it’s to say thank you for a perk my partner received that I also benefited from? I work at a nonprofit where this kind of thing just isn’t a thing, so I don’t have a context for this. You’re benefitting from that, but it’s not a social situation. Of course the standard answer here is no.

Nonprofit 116

Nonprofit Operations Travel Revenue 116

15Five

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Read on to learn more about the significance of self-assessments, the benefits for employees, managers, and the organization as a whole, and how to incorporate employee self-reviews into your HR strategy. Benefits for the company Self-assessments aren’t just for the employee’s benefit, they can positively impact the organization, too.

Performance Review 98

Performance Review Performance Management Compensation Deliverables 98

15Five

MARCH 22, 2024

Benefits coverage and the occasional wellness spending account don’t cut it anymore. By partnering with local charities or nonprofits, you can offer employees the opportunity to get involved easily rather than leaving it to them to schedule volunteer work on their own time. Only a quarter of U.S.

Employee Engagement 98

Employee Engagement Nonprofit Metrics Performance Management 98

Alison Green

JANUARY 23, 2023

However, I love the work and feel this weird internal motivation to see the firm succeed, even if I’ll never reap the benefits. If you do advocacy or many other types of nonprofit work, you do want to see a commitment to the objectives of the organization — but it doesn’t need to be a major focus or passion.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Education Engineering Government 98

Zenefits

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit program that supports older adults who may have trouble preparing their own meals or moving around. Simplify benefits administration. Simplify benefits administration. Learn more about Toys For Tots here. Volunteer with Meals on Wheels. They may also have limited social interactions.

Administration 92

Administration Onboarding Hospitality Nonprofit 92

Alison Green

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I was able to negotiate a little bit extra and happily accepted the new remote role with almost double my old salary plus amazing benefits like a fully covered platinum healthcare plan and double the PTO. I will be a lot happier at this nonprofit with values that much more closely align with mine and work that I enjoy!

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Manager Benefits 105

Alison Green

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

I started at my job at a mid-sized nonprofit that serves a very diverse client base a little over a year ago. What I’m finding the most difficult are the people who are suddenly nicer, who give me the benefit of the doubt when they didn’t before, and who interact with me with a higher level of respect for me as a professional.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Benefits Manager Energy 105

Alison Green

OCTOBER 1, 2022

As is the case in a lot of university/research/public settings, our salaries are low relative to the private sector and our HR seems to believe that our benefits and reputation (aka privilege of working for a Big Name University) make up for that. We’ve been trying to fill several positions for a while.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Benefits Insurance Manager 105

Alison Green

OCTOBER 6, 2024

My office thinks I insulted a coworker but I didn’t mean it like that I work for a small nonprofit. The idea seemed ridiculous: Nancy coordinates volunteers at a nonprofit that has nothing to do with science. Here are some past letters that I’m making new again, rather than leaving them to wilt in the archives.

Nonprofit 111

Nonprofit Manager Benefits 111

Peter Winick

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

There’s a whole cohort of nonprofit organizations that are charting ways forward through thought leadership. Well, I think it presents a benefit as well as a challenge. I think in my work now, one of the benefits is I get to test things all the time. Can you get be specific or an example of how did that help you?

Media 130

Media Sales Sales Nonprofit 130

Peter Winick

JANUARY 18, 2024

There might be more favorite if they happened to be the CMO at a company that looked like one that you might want to do business with, theoretically, then if they were working at an underfunded nonprofit, it, you know, bless their hearts. Tell the people you think who would benefit the most from it.

Marketing 296

Marketing Government Engineering Advertising 296

Alison Green

APRIL 16, 2024

Our intern was working two full-time jobs I work at a nonprofit and manage our internship program. My manager is upset that I’m paid more and get a benefit she doesn’t get I work for a large international company and am one of the 20% remote associates. This post was written by Alison Green and published on Ask a Manager.

Manager 105

Manager Nonprofit Banking Benefits 105

15Five

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Understand family needs , which in addition to flexible work schedules, may include benefits like elder care, adoption, on-site daycare, and domestic partner benefits. Invest in employees. Showing appreciation for employees doesn’t have to be a drain on finances or time, but should be thoughtful and personal. By: Ellen K.

Inclusion 109

Inclusion Software Manager Retention 109

Alison Green

MAY 31, 2022

. * If your internship is unpaid, that could change the answer — unpaid internships are subject to different rules than paid employment, and need to be for your benefit rather than the employer’s (with some exceptions, like nonprofits). Cleaning up crumbs and a dirty diaper is not for your benefit. I ended up taking the counter.

Travel 98

Travel Benefits Staffing Nonprofit 98

Vantage Circle

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Businesses with CSR initiatives, philanthropy, and volunteer work benefits their brand and society. Many well-known brands have embraced CSR with open arms and partnered with nonprofits to drive change. They also collaborate with The Sato Project , a nonprofit rescuing abandoned and abused dogs from Puerto Rico.

Employee Engagement 97

Employee Engagement Education Nonprofit Energy 97