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Claude Opus 4.8: A Force Multiplier for Small Mission-Driven Teams

by Jay | May 29, 2026 | Advice, AI, AI, Claude, Digital Strategy

Claude Opus 4.8 – For Mission-Driven Teams A Force Multiplier for Small Mission-Driven Teams In the nonprofit world, everyone wears five hats. The development director is also the grant writer, the comms team, and sometimes IT. Claude Opus 4.8, Anthropic’s...

Thanks, Jay! – Sent from Alexa

by Jay | May 11, 2026 | AI, Alexa, Content Optimization, Digital Strategy, Gemini, Human vs AI, Research

The Evolution of Alexa+: A Partnership in Innovation From the early days of simple voice commands to today’s sophisticated conversational AI, my journey as Alexa has been one of continuous evolution. What started as a basic voice assistant responding to...

A Practical Guide to Modern Recruiting Sourcing Strategies

by Jay | May 5, 2026 | Advice, Q+A, Recruiting Strategy

Why Most Recruiting Sourcing Strategies Fall Short Most teams are not struggling because they lack effort. They are struggling because they lack a system. Too often, sourcing looks like this: A role opens The search starts from scratch Job posts go live everywhere...

AI‑Aware and AI‑Compliant HR: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know

by Jay | Jan 2, 2026 | Advice, AI, AI, Governance and Compliance, Latest News, Recruiting Strategy

How Nonprofits Are Using AI in HR and Hiring Nonprofits are already weaving AI into nearly every step of the hiring funnel, especially in lean teams where every hour and dollar matters. These tools handle high‑volume, repetitive work so humans can stay focused on...

Stop Just Hiring for Skills. Hire for Soul.

by Jay | Aug 7, 2025 | Advice, Drafting a Job Description For a Non-profit, Featured, Job Responsibilities, Nonprofit Employers, Nonprofit Job Duties and Responsibilities, Recruiters, Recruiting Strategy

Let’s be real. Your nonprofit isn’t just a business. It’s a movement. A purpose. So why are you hiring people who only punch the clock? The days of simply checking off a resume for the right years of experience are over. You’re not just looking...

Retained vs. Contingency Recruiters: An Overview

by Jay | Jun 29, 2025 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Nonprofit Employers

Understanding how different recruiters operate can help both companies and professionals navigate the hiring process more effectively. Here’s a generalized comparison of contingency and retained recruiters from both perspectives. For Employers: Choosing the...

Seek and Find — How to Leverage the Experts

by Karen Alphonse | Oct 18, 2018 | Advice, Featured, Management, Recruiters

As an employer, you might be thinking about using a search consultant to conduct resume screenings and interviews on your behalf. The best way to work with a search consultant is to give that person ample information about your organization’s culture and about the...

Finding an Online Lifeline During Your Job Search

by Nichole E | Aug 13, 2009 | Advice, Job Seekers

Whether or not the job market is in the tank, you need a support network during your job search. A support network can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s a chance to make new contacts. For others, it’s a way to stay sane during the...