When You Wear Many Hats — Including One for Human Resources
February 17, 2016 | Read Time: 2 minutes
Many nonprofits do not have a personnel department or dedicated human-resources staff, so responsibility for managing personnel issues often falls on executive directors, managers, or staff who fill other roles in the organization.
Even among organizations with workers dedicated to human resources, only a little more than a third have a written human-resources strategy, according to a 2014 survey of HR staff members at 260 nonprofits.
To help fill this void, we have gathered the following resources to help organizations manage some basic human resources tasks.
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Advice: How to Know if it’s Time to Fire an Employee
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Firing an Employee: Making Your Decision
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Experts Offer Advice to Inexperienced Human-Resources Managers
Set up a private office, get to know the organization’s leadership, find support with professionals at other nonprofits, and other tips from experienced leaders. -
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Behind the Scenes of a Fundraiser Search: the Job Seeker’s Perspective
The new director of gift planning at Pennsylvania State University talks about his recent job search. Here’s what other charities can learn from his experience. -
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How the University of Virginia Took a More Proactive Approach to Recruiting Fundraisers
The university’s fundraising recruiter shares the tools and tips she’s found effective, including starting a database of potential candidates.
