New Hire Orientation

February 15, 2017 by admin
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Some things to think about and a list of questions you should have answers to as you’re developing your new hire orientation – and perhaps updating employee handbooks to reflect the information provided in new hire orientation sessions. We want to encourage you to develop your own new hire checklist and documentation specific to your non profit organization or social impact business. It is important that you have thought through the topics below so that you have a consistent new hire orientation process. Consistency and Continue reading →

Interview Questions: good, bad, and ugly

February 14, 2017 by admin
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The art of writing interview questions is not on their face, complicated, but you would be surprised how often non-profit organizations (and social impact businesses alike) leave themselves open to litigation and to quizzical looks of “did you really just ask me that” to “you do realize you can’t ask something that, right?” when it comes to questions hiring committees are asking of job applicants in the interview setting. So, let’s start with the ugly; or the please, for all that you care about your Continue reading →

Job Applicant Interviewing Checklist: Non Profit Organizations

February 13, 2017 by admin
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Although any staffing discussion is an important one, hiring a staff member for a non profit organization is particularly challenging. Planning an interview strategy in advance is key to ensuring that you move beyond questions and answers an applicant may have prepared specifically for. The following checklist will help: Be sure each member of the interview panel has a copy of the Job Description in advance, along with a copy of the Job Advertisement. Each member of the panel should also have time to review Continue reading →

Job Advertisement Writing Checklist

February 10, 2017 by admin
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Checklists are about making your life easier! Let’s talk about things to consider when writing recruiting advertisements or online job advertisements. Design elements need to reflect the personality and culture of your company. Use clear and easy to read text and graphics. Consider including a code on the advertisement that will allow you to track where an applicant saw your advertisement – this can help with tracking and then streamlining your marketing and recruiting dollars. Use Bold text or CAPITALS judiciously. Use your company logo Continue reading →

30 Ways to Save Your Non Profit Money on Human Resources

February 9, 2017 by admin
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Let’s talk about how to save your non profit money on human resources. It’s no secret that non-profits often run on lean budgets and need to make their money stretch as far as possible, especially so that as much of their money as possible is directed toward program expenses. So, let’s talk about ways to make sure you have solid and compliant human resource management while also making the money you’re stewarding work as efficiently and effectively as possible. Consider using a payroll company to Continue reading →

Las Familias Militares y la Inmigración en Estados Unidos

January 31, 2017 by admin
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Las Familias Militares y la Inmigración en Estados Unidos  eneroo 30, 2017 by Anna Blanch Rabe [translation by Janet Sanchez] Las últimas 48 horas han sido abrumadoras. Las cosas se han movido muy rápido. Desde el momento en que el Presidente Trump firmó una Orden Ejecutiva de Inmigración el viernes por la mañana cuando se empezó a poner en práctica a la medianoche del viernes y, después de 48 horas, ha habido una verdadera avalancha de información, anécdotas y declaraciones. Es difícil discernir y dar sentido a Continue reading →

Military Families and 2017 travel ban

January 30, 2017 by admin
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The last 48 hours has been overwhelming. Things have moved very fast indeed when it comes to military families and 2017 travel ban. From the time that President Trump signed an Immigration Executive Order on Friday morning (full text of order) to when it began to be implemented at midnight on Friday night, and then the 48 hours since, there has been a veritable avalanche of information, anecdotes and statements. It is hard to discern and make sense of it all – and I have Continue reading →

Starting a Non Profit Checklist

January 22, 2017 by admin
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I’m often asked about the steps involved in starting a non profit. While there are some standard steps you can take, there are also variations based on the state in which you are planning on forming. You see, while 501(c)(3) – what people traditionally think of as non profit status – is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classification for tax exempt status (on the basis of there not being a profit motive and the purposes of the organization being in the public interest). The status Continue reading →

Mental Health Resources for Military Families and Military Veterans

January 22, 2017 by admin
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Resources for Military Families and Military Veterans Mental Health is arguably the most pressing issue facing military families today. Whether active-duty, reservist, veteran, service members or dependents, including gold star families. Getting military veterans the help they need to recover from mental trauma soon after discharge may help them avoid years of personal, psychological and financial struggles, according to a report from the Rand Corporation. The Rand Corporation found that while providing veterans with immediate, high-quality treatment for PTSD depression would be more expensive initially, Continue reading →