Organizational Development

In 2023, 30% of employees in the U.S. reported being burned out “very often” or “always” at work. Quiet quitting is on the rise. We need engaged leaders who know how to balance head with heart.

Being a Kind Boss isn’t about playing nice or not hurting feelings. Kindness is “having, showing or proceeding from benevolence.” Nice is a feeling. Kindness is an action. Kindness is collaborating with others to make the working world less awful.

In today's rapidly advancing digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. Whether you're new to AI or looking to optimize its application, this session offers insights into how nonprofits can harness this technology to further their cause, optimize resources, and foster meaningful connections. Join us to:

What does your organization’s current financial close process look like? Whether you scramble every month or feel like things run smoothly, it’s helpful to pay attention to certain key areas.

Join this discussion for an overview of the current healthcare landscape as it relates to nonprofit employee benefits. We’ll explore various strategies employers are deploying to mitigate cost and risk, and the pros and cons of nontraditional health care options for smaller nonprofits including Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRA), Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) plans, Professional Employer Organizations (PEO), and Association Health Plans (AHP).

In April 2023, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) conducted a follow up survey to their 2021 and 2022 findings about the nonprofit workforce shortage to see what, if anything, has changed. The new report shares data and insights from more than 1,600 nonprofits across the US, including almost 60 North Carolina organizations.

A business impact analysis (BIA) is often a key component of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP). A BIA identifies the impact of downtime for various activities and processes. Your BIA should help you determine which functions must continue without interruption, which can be scaled back or shuttered temporarily, and the desired timeframe for recovery and restoration.

This Business Impact Analysis Worksheet is a fillable template from Nonprofit Risk Management Center.

Initially published as organizations began to re-open and return in-person to workplaces after the COVID-19 pandemic, the considerations in Nonprofit Risk Management Center's article, Take 10: Resume and Thrive Strategies, can help any organization reasses its business strategies and reinitatie its programs and services after an abrupt change, closure, or crisis.

Planning for a successful executive transition is a critical component of strategic planning for all organizations and is key to sustainability.

Jeanne Tedrow, President & CEO, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits

“I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.” –Booker T. Washington