​​What on-the-job professional development means – and how to ask for it

arrow-left Back to Resources ​​What on-the-job professional development means – and how to ask for it By Marc Schultz Whatever you’re looking for in your current or next job, chances are it includes the opportunity to advance. Indeed, a 2023 report from Nonprofit HR found “lack of opportunity for upward mobility/career growth” among the top […]

Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia

arrow-left Back to Resources Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia By GCN’s Nonprofit Consulting Group First: Consider registering for an upcoming How to Start a Nonprofit workshop, offered regularly by GCN’s Nonprofit Univeristy. Next: Sign up for GCN communications to receive helpful information and insights about the sector. Complete the newsletter subscription form and be […]

The Performance-Leadership Matrix, Explained

arrow-left Back to Resources The Performance-Leadership Matrix, Explained By GCN’s Nonprofit Consulting Group The Performance-Leadership Matrix, pictured below, was developed by The Bridgespan Group to analyze individual leadership potential and organization-wide staff needs, especially in terms of professional development. You can find our full explanation beneath the illustration, or download Bridgespan’s instructions and templates in […]

What Nonprofits Can Do to Retain Talent: How Professional Development Works

arrow-left Back to Resources What Nonprofits Can Do to Retain Talent:How Professional Development Works By GCN’s Nonprofit Consulting Group Staff turnover is an issue for any organization, but especially for those in the nonprofit sector, where the all-too-typical resource crunch means that talent retention strategies are few and far between.  According to 2023 research from […]

The Value of Difference: DEI and Cultural Intelligence, Explained

arrow-left Back to Board & Governance Resources The Value of Difference: DEI and Cultural Intelligence, Explained By GCN’s Nonprofit Consulting Group Diversity, equity, and inclusion – commonly abbreviated DEI – is a fundamental concept for anyone doing business today, and particularly for those leading and working in nonprofits. Naturally, this extends to the nonprofit board: […]