According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, candidates with volunteer experience are 27 percent more likely to get a job after being out of work than those who did not volunteer. Many hiring managers, particularly those in the nonprofit sector, have a deep appreciation for candidates who give their time to organizations that are […]
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Summary The only thing more important than strategic clarity is having the talent to execute the strategy for lasting impact, says Bridgespan’s Tom Tierney. Here he talks with Bridgespan alumna and founder of Viewcrest Advisors Kathleen Yazbak about the key qualities and priorities nonprofit boards should possess to help ensure the organizations they serve can [...]
In this second Q&A of a series with board members who have both nonprofit and for-profit board experience, Len Schlesinger, a professor at Harvard Business School, talks with former Bridgespan partner and founder of Viewcrest Advisors, Kathleen Yazbak, about the importance of talent management and how nonprofit boards can better serve their organizations. Nonprofit boards [...]
Summary Determining whether a prospective employer is a good cultural fit can be a challenging process for job seekers, especially those who are entering the nonprofit sector for the first time. But there are practices that can help. “How can I assess if a job is a good fit for my personality and work style?” [...]