Finding your benefits philosophy as a nonprofit organization

Not-for-profit organizations compete for the same talent as other organizations. Therefore, offering competitive employee benefits is a way to attract talent to the sector, but it also has to be done in a way that is realistic for your organization’s...

Canada’s Top Employers for Young People: What it takes to successfully engage young employees

When it comes to engaging the younger generation of employees, some nonprofits are really on the ball. From mentorship and learning development opportunities to a culture that appreciates life-work balance, these organizations have found meaningful ways to attract, connect with...

Fundraiser Fail: What to do when your new fundraiser isn’t living up to expectations

It was like it was a deep dark secret that no one wanted to talk about. Finally, we found a staffer at a nonprofit who emphasized that everything he/she said had to be highly anonymous. This person admitted, “I like...

Hiring from the private sector: How and why you should open the door to sector switchers

Over the last number of years, the traditional boundaries between the private and public sectors have begun to break down — through corporate social responsibility, social enterprises that bridge the two sectors, and business-to-philanthropy initiatives — but there is also...

Engaging the next generation: Attracting millennials to work in the nonprofit sector

In 1980, at the same time that the identity of Luke Skywalker’s father was revealed to the world, the first of what would be called the millennial generation was born. This generation has now grown to adulthood and accounts for...

Five ways to compete with the corporate sector to land top talent

Today’s talent pool has more choices than ever. From top-paying corporate jobs to cutting-edge startup positions to newly attractive nonprofit opportunities, today’s best applicants are in the lucky position of having a wider variety of options than any jobseekers in...

Hiring your first fundraiser: Finding the right fit

This first article in a two-part series covers tips and stratgey for small nonprofits looking to hire their first fundraiser. Don't miss the follow-up article, Hiring your first fundraiser: Hitting the ground running, where we provide advice for fundraising professionals...

How to write a compelling job ad that attracts the right people

When someone mentions "CharityVillage" what's the first thing you think of? If it's our job board for nonprofit professionals, you aren't alone. Since 1995, CharityVillage has helped nonprofit and charitable organizations find great talent - in fact, we've had more...

How to hire for cultural fit at your nonprofit organization

The process of hiring and onboarding new employees is an important and costly one for any organization, and finding someone who is a great fit for your organization is always the goal. Increasingly, nonprofit (and for-profit) organizations are including questions...

Strategic onboarding delivers engagement, retention, results

All we need to do is to find the right candidate. This is a common refrain we hear from nonprofit leaders seeking candidates for their management and advancement roles. However, they're only partly correct. Yes, finding the right person for...
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