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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 […]
Individual Leadership Accelerator
Individual Leadership Accelerator Elevate your leadership potential with our interactive workshop series, designed exclusively for nonprofit leaders. Note: Leadership Accelerators are not covered by the NU Subscription plan. What’s included Maximizing Leadership Impact In this session, you’ll explore the key dimensions of effective leadership and the behaviors that make a difference; learn how to manage […]
Cause Coalitions for Advocacy and Support
arrow-left Back to Resources Cause Coalitions for Advocacy and Support Use this list of coalitions, local and national, to find advocacy partners already championing your cause under the Gold Dome and on Capitol Hill. Are we missing a coalition that you belong to? Please let us know – along with your latest policy-related news. Health […]
The Board Recruitment Process: Best Practices for Assessing Needs and Finding New Members
arrow-left Back to Board & Governance Resources The Board Recruitment Process:Best Practices for Assessing Needs and Finding New Members By GCN’s Nonprofit Consulting Group Keeping a nonprofit board populated with the right people is essential to the success of the organization. That’s why board recruitment requires a well-thought-out process for understanding exactly what roles you […]
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 […]
The Nonprofit Lifecycle: A Model for Making Smart Decisions
arrow-left Back to Resources The Nonprofit Lifecycle: A Model for Making Smart Decisions By GCN’s Nonprofit Consulting Group All nonprofit organizations have natural lifecycles, from a grassroots idea to peak vitality to a turnaround (or termination). For decades, books and research have focused on the lifecycle process as a way to describe different organizational opportunities […]
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 […]