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Building a Recruitment Strategy

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Talent Management is a major concern for nonprofits and associations in 2016. As the talent marketplace continues to shrink, finding the right staff to hire becomes more and more difficult. You need a recruitment strategy. Start with your an annual operating plan, then develop a workforce plan. Look at your hiring needs for 12 months and outline the critical roles that need to be filled (and remain filled). Identify your gaps and be specific. Build an employer brand and value proposition. Organizations that appeal to the heart and mind to attract and retain staff achieve better results. Start by understanding the WIIFM factor. Make sure there isn’t a disconnect between your external brand and how your employees view the company. Talk with staffing professionals to understand talent availability. Staffing professionals provide invaluable market insight on talent, salaries and nonprofit trends. Identify sourcing channels. This includes referrals, social media, industry associations and conferences, open houses, webinars, and professional recruiters. Embrace creative recruiting. Nurture a talent-driven culture. Set up pipeline positions, attract talent, and nurture relationships. Use your talent pool database to track critical roles. Treat your talent as well as you treat your donors. Build a budget. Recruiting should be a…

5 (mostly free) Technology Tools Your NonProfit Needs Today

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There are technologies which help us grow, which distract us from our goals, and which help us track our progress toward reaching our goals. Here are 5 tech tools that can help you stay focused and reach your organization’s goals. Google Analytics You don’t get website traffic, donors, advocates, clients, or volunteers just because you have a website.Google Analytics is a powerful tool that provides information about your website traffic, including how your webs visitors found your site and what pages they are visiting. This video is a great place to start learning. If you don’t already have Google Analytics set up on your website, follow the steps from Google. If you, or you staff don’t have the necessary skill set, PNP Staffing Group provides temp or project based staff support that can help you get Google Analytics setup. Google Drive No, I don’t own stock in Google, but I do put a lot of stock in their ever-developing tools! While not every Google product is a “must”, there are some that one simply cannot live without. Google Drive is one. Like Google Analytics, Drive is another free product that helps you work more efficiently. It is a cloud-based service…

Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment Report

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Can volunteering be the difference-maker in your next interview? New, ground-breaking research from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) provides evidence of a relationship between volunteering and finding employment. The economic downturn that has plagued the United States economy over the last half decade has increased the need for pathways to employment for the millions of Americans struggling to find work. Government leaders, nonprofits, and news media have long provided anecdotal evidence that volunteering can increase employment prospects by helping job seekers learn new skills, expand their networks, and take on leadership roles. Despite this, there has been little quantitative research to date that has established an association between volunteering and finding a job. Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment, provides the most compelling empirical research to date

High Tech NonProfit Leadership Coaching

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What if there was a way for nonprofit leaders to use their smartphone to receive leadership coaching? LeaderAmp is a revolutionary high tech mobile solution that provides eCoaching whenever and wherever you need it. LeaderAmp includes an online assessment, journaling, group coaching, and a development feature powered by your smartphone. A digital journal is included to capture situations and lessons learned, allowing you to revisit and monitor your growth. LeaderAmp’s high tech, high touch process is based on five principle steps: Commit Practice your leadership skills at least once a week using an artificially intelligent leadership coach—plus, actively participate in real-time group coaching with peers. Assess The “mobile self” and 360-degree computer-adaptive assessments are the shortest and most scientific instruments available. It adjusts for biases to ensure accuracy and precision. The expert system helps you select two areas so you can focus your developmental energy. Grow Use your smartphone to schedule at least one morning per week to receive personalized eCoaching. Practice the eCoaching suggestions throughout your day, and capture the lessons learned in a mobile journal. For best results, use your smartphone’s audio feature for fast and easy journaling. Celebrate LeaderAmp provides unprecedented accountability and transparency to help you…

How to Effectively Tell Your Story

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“Once upon a time” Do you remember how, as a child, these words made you sit still and listen with anticipation? As human beings, we are hardwired to be receptive to stories. Effective storytelling is not simply recounting a series of events. Too many nonprofits don’t understand that the work you do cannot speak for itself—no matter how important it is. People will not see it in the same way that you understand it. You must first bring them into your world so they can experience it for themselves. “A good book has no ending.” – R.D. Cumming When was the last time you read a book that you just couldn’t put down? Great storytelling engages the human senses and draws you into the story, making you feel like you’re in the characters’ shoes. Your goal is the same when telling your organization’s story. You can then take specific steps to transform the audience into active donors and supporters for your cause. Focus on the donor. Know the attitudes or feelings that people have toward your organization and its mission. It will help you to determine what stories will potentially resonate with your audience segments and inspire them to donate.…