December 7, 2016
The hiring process in the nonprofit sector can be quite challenging. Every nonprofit needs a resilient, loyal and solid team in order to thrive and be successful. Many nonprofit managers lack the time and resources it takes to hire qualified candidates which makes the recruiting process more demanding than necessary. Here are few tips to help guide a nonprofit manager’s hiring process.
Finding the right candidate that’s a good fit for your organization is a process that takes time and should not be rushed. Beyond having the necessary professional capabilities, the ideal candidate generates mutual benefits when they’re a perfect cultural fit for your organization. Being patient and taking time to attract and hire a suitable, qualified candidate is vital to building an organization for the long run.
Utilize all available resources to reach as many potential candidates as possible. Reach into your current network of donors, friends, and clients, use social media, and post on targeted employment websites and professional job boards to spread the word about an exciting employment opportunity.
Identify the organization’s needs and craft a precise job description. Include pertinent information such as title, reporting structure, purpose of the position, responsibilities and daily activities, required skills and company background information. Don’t forget to highlight the benefits of working for your nonprofit.
Responsible, loyal organizations will look internally before searching for outside candidates. Not only is this option cost effective, it rewards individuals dedicated to the cause and boosts overall morale.
For a nonprofit organization to thrive indefinitely, it must build a solid collection of nonprofit leaders, change makers and influencers within their staff.
We hope these tips help when hiring your next nonprofit superstar!
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CCSCT was approached by First NonProfit to discuss its Unemployment Savings Program and ways the program could significantly reduce the amount of unemployment taxes we were paying. At the time, our agency was paying approximately $80,000 per year. First NonProfit conducted an analysis to determine if making the switch would be in our best interest, and it clearly was based on our circumstances. The first year on the program, CCSCT saw a 70% reduction in its unemployment costs and each year, continues to experience further reductions as a result of having minimal claims. Some additional benefits of the program including having a fixed annual cost, an interest-baring reserve account, professional unemployment claims management and representation at all unemployment hearings. This has been one of the best decisions we have made.
We first started using First Nonprofit’s Unemployment Savings Program when we were a small startup nonprofit. We didn’t have an HR department and needed expertise in the event that an unemployment claim was made. We knew we were eligible to be a reimbursing employer, but weren’t sure how to navigate that process. They made it easy to set things up, plan for, and then manage claims when they came at a very reasonable cost. The amount of time and stress they’ve saved us dealing with all this has been worth way more than the cost. We’ve now grown to a large nonprofit and do have an HR department but have no plans to stop using their services. I highly recommend them to every nonprofit I come into contact with!
Throughout our membership in the Unemployment Savings Program, First Nonprofit understood our demands, community dynamics, and the importance of seamless services; that allowed us to serve our constituents better.
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