You may have seen a not-so-funny meme floating around on social media that says, “I don’t have a 9 to 5. I have a ‘when I open my eyes to when I close my eyes.’” It's true that in today's...
Interested in learning more on this topic? We partnered with the author for a free webinar on June 9, 2016. Watch the recording here. Before we dig into the reasons why introverts can be excellent nonprofit leaders, let's first make...
You know the right answer, don’t you? It used to be that when someone asked “how are you?” people would say “fine” but somewhere over the last few years the usual and expected answer has become “crazy-busy”. It has become...
A relationship with your boss can be tricky to navigate at the best of times. But what happens when the person you signed up to work for transforms from Jeckyll to Hyde once you’ve settled into your new office? You...
Editor's Note: Do you struggle with workplace conflict? We partnered with Eileen Chadnick for a free webinar on April 14, 2016. Click here to watch the full recording. When setting professional goals people rarely put ‘managing conflict’ at the top of...
There’s a story about two masons at work. When asked what they were doing, the first mason replied, “I’m laying bricks,” and the second said, “I’m building a cathedral.” Similarly, Kate (not her real name) had two recent encounters with...
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...
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...
Editor's Note: This interview originally appeared on the Wild Woman Fundraising website and is excerpted with permission. You can read the full interview here. Mazarine Treyz: This is Mazarine Treyz of Wild Woman Fundraising, and I am very, very happy to introduce...
Editor's Note: This interview originally appeared on the Wild Woman Fundraising website and is excerpted with permission. You can read the full interview here. Mazarine Treyz: This is Mazarine Treyz of Wild Woman Fundraising and I am so pleased today to be interviewing...