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Plugging into Nonprofit Success | Dr. Sharon Elefant

Peter Winick

Mastering Strategy, Relationships, and Monetization in the Nonprofit World In this episode, Dr. Sharon Elefant, CEO of The Nonprofit Plug, shares how she transformed her passion for nonprofits into a thriving consultancy. How do you turn a passion for nonprofits into a thriving business?

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Changemaker Interview: Chris Chancey, CEO, Amplio Recruiting

Forbes Leadership

A serial-entrepreneur (BBQ tours, wedding planning), minister (thesis on the theology of work) and nonprofit professional, Chris Chancey collected a lifetime of experience before taking the audacious step of starting Amplio Recruiting, a staffing agency dedicated to placing refugees in jobs.

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How to Reset Your Board Diversity Efforts

Association Now Leadership

A recent report from the Women’s Nonprofit Leadership Initiative suggests a few possible paths. Beyond being more mindful in the recruitment process, the report also recommends taking a look at board practices that can stand in the way of progress: “Are your terms too long? How to do that? Have you considered term limits?

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Bridging the Skills Gap and Investing in Human Capital

SHRM Organizational Development

Whether you work in for-profit or in nonprofit like me, your organization may be preparing for a recession. No matter where you are in the world, many industries are already facing challenges, including the Great Resignation, staff recruitment and retention and end-of-year hiring freezes. And they need to know.

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The Case for Board Diversity

Association Now Leadership

Edward Blum, president of the Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment, one of the organizations taking the challenge to court, told CNBC that the rule “ promotes racial discrimination and polarizing personal disclosures.” That’s debatable. There’s also a potential knock-on benefit of identifying future board members as well.)

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Find Stronger Board Candidates by Asking “Why”

Association Now Leadership

Digging into that question can make board recruitment more effective. When it comes to board recruitment, don’t take yes for an answer. But associations may not be doing all they could to understand why potential board members say “yes” to the opportunity—and then use that understanding to guide volunteer recruitment.

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the avenging COO, the salary fix, and other stories of wrongs being righted

Alison Green

The salary A former coworker recruited me to his current company. Hold firm on $X+20k because the recruiter will try and talk you down and you won’t be happy in this role for a lower salary.” Husband successfully fought for notice and severance for these employees and called recruiters himself to help them get placements.