How do you know how many tech staff is the right number for your organization? How much is an appropriate investment for a nonprofit of your size?
How do you know how many tech staff is the right number for your organization? How much is an appropriate investment for a nonprofit of your size?
Some organizations are reluctant to start the planning process because of vague fears about where it might lead and what it might entail. Defeat the Planning Dreads demystifies common concerns and illuminates the benefits planning can bring.
Common Ground is a publication of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits.
In a 360-Degree Look, as outlined by Blue Avocado, the board and the staff team seek feedback from those who stand around the outside of the circle (aka: the organization) as well as inside it: clients, community members, volunteers, donors, funders, and staff. While it might seem threatening or time-consuming, it's an infrequent project that can alleviate staff fears and create a positive precedent for board-staff teams.
Samples are included for Finance Director/Controller, Staff Accountant, and Bookkeeper or Accounting Assistant.
The Free Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). Over the past 15 years, the Library has grown to be one of the world's largest well-organized collections of these types of articles and resources.
PDF files provides a snapshot of the generations, their work styles, and some differences and similarities in leadership.
Generational Differences in the Workplace [Infographic] (Perdue University)
A job description is a useful, plain-language tool that describes the tasks, duties, functions and responsibilities of a position. It outlines the details of who performs a specific type of work, how that work is to be completed, and the frequency and the purpose of the work as it relates to the organization’s mission and goals. Job descriptions are used for a variety of reasons, such as a tool for recruiting, determining salary levels, conducting performance reviews, clarifying missions, establishing titles and pay grades, and creating reasonable accommodation controls.
Containing sensitive information such as identification papers and credentials, nonprofits' personnel records should be handled practically, legally, and securely. Read this Common Ground article to learn what should and should not be in included in your personnel records.
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Find out how to evaluate your procedures to be more effective and efficient.
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This resource helps to determine whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee under common law. You must examine the relationship between the worker and the business. All evidence of control and independence in this relationship should be considered. (IRS)
IRS Topic 762 - Independent Contractor vs. Employee (en español)