From one of our sponsors & speakers: J. Keith Phifer, Esq., LL.M In light of increased scrutiny on non-profits and their principals, it is important to understand that most non-profits operate in a competitive business marketplace. The primary difference between non-profits and for profits is that in for profit enterprises, the goal is to maximize […]
View PostEmployee Handbooks – Living, Breathing Documents
In my role as a human resources advisor for a small local non-profit, I, along with the other advisor, sat down recently with the Executive Director to review a draft Employee Handbook from 2008. While basically a solid document that met most of the federal and State requirements for an organization of this size, a few red flags were raised with some wording and concepts. We were able to, in a meeting that lasted less than 2 hours; update this document so that it more accurately reflects the intent and goals of the organization, ensuring it conveys the new organizational culture. In addition, we ensured that the policies met current legal requirements and that we took into consideration technology changes that led to a policy statement on the use of social media in the workplace.
View Post chart consulting, Human Resources, nadine pfautz, nonprofit resources, nonprofit servicesDoes Your Web Developer Keep Up?
Reiko and I spent last Saturday at Podcamp Western Mass and as usual the amount of information was pretty overwhelming. As we look at the current development of the web and strategies to help Nonprofits communicate with their donors, volunteers and the media, we are always paying attention to trends and where things seem to be going. Chronologically we are now in Web 2.0 and fast approaching Web 3.0.
View Post dave wieneke, nonprofit resources, nonprofit services, usefularts, web 3.0, web developmentAround the Web Jan 21, 2011
Here are 5 great posts we read this week. 1. Socialbrite has a few great posts the last couple of week starting 1/10 with : Guide to monitoring social media conversations. How & why your organization should be tuning in the social Web…Most brands and nonprofits have received the memo: To succeed in today’s interconnected […]
View Post Beth Kanter, John Hayden, nonprofit education, nonprofit services, web conferencing services