Candidates for non-profit leadership roles often have for-profit or commercial backgrounds, and the reality is that non-profits are often unable to match the salaries they received in those roles. However, recent studies indicate that, among top talent, salary isn’t always the most important factor in a total rewards package.
Topics: non-for-profit, Non-profits, competing for talent, nonprofit, Nonprofit Board, leadership, Not-for-profit leadership, talent aquisition, how-to, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, diversity, equity, inclusion
Managing a benefits program means managing change, and that change is particularly abundant in today’s health care environment. At the same time, employers must ensure their benefit offerings serve the evolving needs of employees and their families and support the organization’s short-and long-term objectives.
Topics: not-for-profit, Health care, competing for talent, nonprofit, not-for-profit talent, healthcare, Employee Benefits
It’s a tough time for any organization looking to hire right now. The unemployment rate in July was at its lowest level since 1969, and all signs indicate that the trend will continue. Baby boomers will also continue to retire, leaving a massive void in the workforce.
Topics: CFO, not-for-profit, NFP, competing for talent, nonprofit, retain talent, not-for-profit talent, Jay Meschke, recruiting, not-for-profit recruitment
Retaining and recruiting the right people is an ongoing struggle for any entity, and not-for-profit organizations may find competing for talent especially difficult. Your corporate counterparts can mobilize a dedicated recruitment staff to fill positions and often offer employees higher compensation and expanded career opportunities.
Not-for-profit organizations can use a number of strategies to level the playing field in the war for talent, however. From using social media tools and proactive tactics for recruiting to creating an environment that fosters employee engagement, not-for-profits can amp up their employee retention and recruitment strategies – often at a low cost.
Topics: non-for-profit, competing for talent
