Engaging in online discussions inspired me to explore this topic further. As a nonprofit executive job board manager and search consultant, I’ve long observed that anonymous executive job postings consistently generate the highest engagement and views. In today’s...
Are you hiring or applying for an executive for strategic advancement role? This comprehensive guide explores vital interview questions to assess candidates’ experience in development leadership, strategic communications, team management, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Learn what it takes to advance mission-driven organizations.
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Finding the right job can be daunting, but understanding the different types of keywords involved can make the process smoother. As a job seeker, using the right keywords in your resume and online applications is essential. Niche keywords, for instance, help employers find candidates with specific skill sets, while broad keywords like “sales” may attract too many applicants. Remember to consider where you are searching for jobs – job boards and resume databases use different algorithms to match you with potential employers. Knowing the nuances of each type of keyword and using them to your advantage can help you land your dream job.
Effective staff management is essential to work completion, employee satisfaction, and retention. Managing staff isn’t easy, especially with employees now working hybrid, virtual, or leading programs off-site. Motivating employees is essential whether staff work in...
In part one of our series on resume design for nonprofit professionals, we got into what you accomplish by putting together a good resume and the necessary areas to include. In this part, we’re going to look into what sections aren’t necessary.
Each time we achieve success, we also envision and hunger for a potential that we never knew existed. It’s amazing, it’s exciting, it’s energizing; it’s wonderful. But it’s also anxiety-provoking, identity-shaking, and exhausting; it’s hell. Based on a two decade...
True diversity demands that we step beyond habitual boundaries and thought-forms. We need to recognize and act upon the reality that MOST of the world does not think and operate the way “WE” do – whatever your “WE” might mean. Moreover, the best ideas may not come from “US.” To step boldly into the future we are creating together, we will have to relinquish the pieces of our framework that no longer serve us. We will have to repurpose our ideas and truly embrace change. Deep change.