People are a nonprofit’s most essential assets. Effective leadership, adequate resources and capable management of these assets enable nonprofits to accomplish their goals. Fair and equitable practices, including adherence to applicable local, state and federal employment laws, ensure the attraction and retention of qualified staff members and volunteers, and support a healthy work environment.
Online Resources
- Society for Human Resource Management – a wealth of information and resources on human resource management
- Free Management Library – various articles with information specific to nonprofit human resource management
- National Council of Nonprofits – Hot topics in nonprofit personnel management
- Nonprofit Risk Management Center – creating an effective employee handbook
- NOLO – variety of information on the legal aspects of human resources, including employee evaluations and employee handbooks
- CompassPoint – info on how much to pay the Executive Director
- Bridgestar – Helpful information about hiring and about moving from for-profit to non-profit careers
