CRE is seeking to recruit a graduate student or a rising junior or senior college student for a summer internship. The applicant for this position should have a specific interest in learning about management and capacity-building for nonprofit organizations. As a part of this learning experience, the intern will support CRE’s Consulting Team, assisting with client work as well as providing administrative and project support. Read more >>
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HR Without HR, Part 3: Putting the Right People in the Right Place Doing the Right Things
By Pavitra Menon, Senior Consultant - One very important aspect of a nonprofit leader’s job is to align the organization’s resources in service of the mission. And critical resources in this regard are the people, the staff. When staff’s professional needs are met in meeting the organizations mission, it’s a perfect fit! When an organization is structured to accommodate people, it often spells disaster! This is not to say that people don’t matter – in fact because they matter so much, it’s important to place them within the organization doing the things they are most capable of and motivated to do. Read more >>
HR Without HR, Part 2: Tips For Recruiting and Retaining Qualified Staff
By Pavitra Menon, Senior Consultant - One of the most fundamental and extremely critical functions of managing your human resources is recruitment. When a job opens up, it really is an opportunity to assess whether or not this is a position that is needed or is still relevant to the organization. In addition, by hiring the “right” candidate for the job you get an infusion of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy. In order to be done right this function needs to be given the critical attention it deserves. Here are some tips to engage in effective recruiting:
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Understanding the Importance of Public Service
By Bilal Akhtab - As part of the 2010-2011 class of Public Allies in New York City, I am a living example of the positive impact AmeriCorps programs have in our communities. The mission of Public Allies is to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits, and civic participation. Its primary operation is the Ally Program, which partners young adults who have a passion to make a difference with local community-based organizations for a 10-month period. Read more >>
MAC AIDS Fund Announces 2010 U.S. Community Grants Program RFP
The M·A·C AIDS Fund has announced it 2010 U.S. Community Grants Program to support organizations working to address the link between poverty and AIDS. The M·A·C AIDS Fund U.S. Community Grants Program provides grants of up to $50,000 to service providers for U.S.-based programs that are providing food and nutrition and housing services to people living with HIV and AIDS. Read more >>
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