The Nonprofit Staff Recruiting Process
Just as important as getting the "right" people to sit on the board of directors is the importance of getting the "right" people to staff the organization. Like board members, staff are often recruited because they are passionate about the cause. They may have served as a volunteer in the organization or been a beneficiary of the programs or services provided by the NPO. While admirable, that's hardly enough and certainly not the most important criteria in recruiting and hiring staff. So if you want to improve your staff recruiting process so that you get it "right" more often, what are some of the things you need to keep in mind? Core Values and Core Purpose While it's important for board members to embody the core values and core purpose of the organization, it's a non-negotiable for staff, particularly the Executive Director. If your Executive Director doesn't model this and set the example, the staff can hardly be held accountable to...