​​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 […]

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 […]