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Employee Retention Credits
(April 14, 2021 webinar) The recent passage of the American Rescue Plan Act includes updates and changes to the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). Join presenter Jennifer Rohen with CLA to explore what the employee retention credits are, eligibility criteria and amounts for 2020 and 2021, and what it means for your nonprofit. We'll also discuss the changes that continue the credits through the end of 2021.
Volunteer Management Tip Sheets
Multiple tools for volunteer recruitment, retention strategies, and volunteer appreciation.
Volunteer Management Process: 4 Effective Strategies
Four strategies to increase volunteer engagement, improve retention rates, and maximize the efficacy of volunteer coordinators.
Sample Volunteer Dismissal Checklist
Considerations and documentation to align before removing a volunteer from your organization.
Board Recruitment, Engagement, & Management Ebooks
The software company, Boardable, offers many free ebooks and webinars on board governance, recruitment, and engagement.
Sample Nonprofit Crisis Communications Plan Template
Use this sample nonprofit crisis communications plan template to ensure that you respond promptly, accurately, and confidently during an emergency--and in the hours and days that follow.
2021 Nonprofit Policy Briefing
(March 15, 2021 briefing) Get an overview of the latest federal COVID-19 relief plans – including the American Rescue Plan Act – the state budget and major legislation affecting nonprofits, and potential policy solutions that could help nonprofits during the 2021 NC legislative session.
How to Handle Conflict Between a Board and an Executive Leader
This article provides a brief overview on how conflict arises between a Board and Executive Leader, how the organization can be affected, and a potential resolution to overcome the issue.
Gender Pronouns: How To's, Making Mistakes, and Taking an Active Role
This resource helps guide the reader in the use of gender pronouns to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for staff, members, and community.
Beyond Heroism: Nonprofit Communications Tactics for Essential Employee Advocacy
(December 10, 2020 webinar) Based on advocacy data and research, this session offers tips, tools, and next steps for speaking to the right audiences, with the right message, in the right place to build an authentic and effective narrative about the future of essential work.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Agility at Work
(December 10, 2020 webinar) Using a pre-session assessment, this session will help you learn to read the emotional and interpersonal needs of a situation, navigate outside your comfort zone, and feel empowered to meet the demands of any situation.
How to Change Your DEI Culture in One Month
(December 9, 2020 webinar) If you want to ignite excitement and purpose around DEI at your workplace, this session will provide actionable steps you can take to spearhead change at any size organization, and share resources including a workplace checklist, tips on how to form a DEI working group, and statistics that help support your case for DEI.
Steady and Forward Leadership in Times of Change
(December 10, 2020 keynote) Adrienne Cole will share an introduction to the Raleigh Chamber, her leadership philosophy, lessons learned from Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity initiatives, the impact of the global pandemic, trying new things and moving forward during times of change.
Handbook for Measuring HR Effectiveness
Includes a set of diagnostic questionnaires, guidelines and tips for "a rapid deployment situation, when setting up a new agency or for capacity building/strengthening activities."
Cybersecurity 101: Avoiding Phishing Attack Email Scams
Quick tips on how to stave off cybercriminals' evermore sophisticated attempts to con you out of sensitive information about your organization.