6  Tips  for  Retaining  Nonprofit  Talent  

12/4/14  1pm  Eastern  

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Who are We?

Ritu Sharma

Co-Founder & E.D. ritu@sm4np.org @ritusharma1

SM4NP.org

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Jacqueline Breslin

Director, Human Capital Svcs. jacqueline.breslin@trinet.com @TriNet

TriNet.com

Today’s Goals: • Keeping People Engaged • Managing Liability • Staying Focused on Mission •  Tips & Tools

Finding Talent is Hard Enough

Now That You’ve Found Them…

How do you Keep Them?

Tip1: Pay According to Market Value

Tip1: Pay According to Market Value

• Critical to Engaging Employees

• Offering Training Isn’t Enough

• Assess Where you Are

• Develop a Plan to Bridge Gaps

Tip 2: Craft a Great Benefits Package

Tip 2: Craft a Great Benefits Package

•  Leverage Salary Surveys •  Going Beyond Salary:

•  Paid Time Off (PTO) •  Retirement Plans •  Health Care, Dental, Vision •  Regular Reviews & Raises

Tip 3: Build a Great Culture

Tip 3: Build a Great Culture

•  Connect the Work to the Mission •  Invite Input •  Open Door Policy •  Public Forums of Recognition •  Embrace a Transparent Team •  Support Professional Development •  Promote Work/Life Balance

Tip 4: Maximize Performance Reviews

Tip 4: Maximize Performance Reviews

•  1-2 Reviews per Year •  Pre-Set, Clear Goals

Help Objectivity •  Build, Break, Build •  Titles Make People Happy •  Ensure Appropriate Salaries

Tip 5: CYA Ensure Compliance

Tip 5: CYA Ensure Compliance

•  Risk Management Can’t be Ignored! •  Payroll Services Simplify

•  Unemployment •  Disability

Tip 6: Invest In Your Employees

Tip 6: Invest in your

Employees •  Invest in Your Manager’s Leadership

Skills including Communication Skills •  Find Mentors for Your Managers and

Individual Contribution •  Formalize a Tuition Reimbursement

Policy

Tip 6: Invest in Your

Employees •  Conduct Stay Interviews With Key

Employees •  Conduct Exit Interviews •  Create Individual Development Plans •  Provide HR 101 Training to Employees

Next Steps 1. Survey Your Employees

•  Work with an experienced HR or survey company who specializes in surveying employees

•  Account for company culture, communication style and industry

2.  Analyze Results •  Compare survey results to norms •  Look for areas of weakness

   

Next Steps, Cont. 3. Communicate

•  Communicate the results of the survey •  Work with an HR professional for appropriate messaging

4. Develop a Plan •  Attack the areas and issues that need attention •  Promote what’s working and your company’s strengths

5. Measure •  Conduct a future survey to compare the results from one

survey to the next  

Wrap Up •  Pay Fairly

•  Craft a Great Benefits Package

•  Build a Great Culture

•  Maximize Performance Reviews

•  Ensure Risk Management Compliance

•  Invest in your Employees

•  Leverage Tips & Tools to Stay Focused

Questions?

Jacqueline Breslin Director, Human Capital Svcs. TriNet jacqueline.breslin@trinet.com @TriNet

Ritu Sharma Co-Founder & E.D. Social Media for Nonprofits ritu@sm4np.org @RituSharma1

Thank You!

Tips & Tools

Resource List • Nonprofit Employment Survey:

www.nonprofithr.com • Staffing:

• www.cgcareers.org • www.nonprofitstaffing.com • www.leadershipsearch.com

Resource List •  Compensation Surveys:

•  Guidestar Nonprofit Compensation Report

•  www.IdealistCareers.org List •  Nonprofit State Associations •  Charity Navigator 2013 CEO

Compensation Survey

•  ACA: www.councilofnonprofits.org www.trinet.com/affordablecareact

Resource List • Risk Management/Focus:

• www.TriNet.com •  www.insurancefornonprofits.org

• www.BlueAvocado.org • www.Philanthropy.com

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