Listen "Hiring and Retention in Nonprofits"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textFinding and keeping exceptional nonprofit talent requires both competitive compensation and a winning organizational mindset that values staff wellbeing as much as client outcomes. Dan Leal joins Spring Richardson Perry to share wisdom from his 20+ years of nonprofit leadership experience.• Nonprofit compensation packages must include competitive salaries, quality health benefits (including mental health), and retirement planning• Boards should shift from a scarcity mindset to a "winning mindset" when approaching organizational finances and hiring• When hiring executives, look beyond impressive resumes to assess intangible leadership qualities through behavioral interviewing• Creating diverse organizations begins with heart-centered authentic commitment rather than performative language• Use technology thoughtfully in hiring processes and maintain human judgment rather than over-relying on automated screening• Take time with hiring decisions—your people are your organization's most precious resourceIf you want to connect with Dan Leal, find him on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected].
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