The Switch by Nonprofit HR

Interviewee:

Diana Abena Wilson, Founder of Yielding Accomplished African Women (YAAW)

Interviewer:

Lindsey Otto, Marketing and Communication Associate for Nonprofit HR

Listen in as Lindsey Otto and Diana Abena Wilson, catch up and learn more about Diana's notable contributions to the sector

Episode notes:

-personal experiences and journeys as a way to serve others

-the role of identity in empowerment and purpose

-diversity beyond race, gender and age

About the Women To Watch Campaign: Each year during Women's History Month, Nonprofit HR proudly recognizes women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises and the communities they serve. This special series of The Switch features the ten finalists named to this year's list due to their extraordinary leadership, unwavering dedication and impactful achievements.

Interviewee:

Cameron Vigil, Rocky Mountain Engagement Manager, Young Invincibles

Interviewer:

Mishka Parkins, Marketing and Communication Manager, Nonprofit HR

About the Women To Watch Campaign: Each year during Women's History Month, Nonprofit HR proudly recognizes women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises and the communities they serve. This special series of The Switch features the ten finalists named to this year's list due to their extraordinary leadership, unwavering dedication and impactful achievements.

Listen in as Cameron and Mishka catch up and learn more about Cameron and her stellar contributions to the sector!

Episodes notes:

-significance of storytelling

-importance of being authentic and speaking your voice

-encouraging others to do that in a number of different ways

Speakers:

Lisa Brown Alexander, President & CEO, Nonprofit HR

David Sloves, Founder & CEO, Nonstop Wellness

In this episode, you'll hear insights and tips on how to increase health equity within your organization from two CEO's with 20 plus years of experience working with the social sector.

Connect with us on social to let us know your thoughts on this episode. Thanks for listening to The Switch by Nonprofit HR!

Interviewer:

Patty Hampton, Chief Social Impact Officer (CSIO) at SITA & Managing Partner, Nonprofit HR

Interviewee:

Nell Edgington, Founder of Social Velocity & Author of Reinventing Social Change

Bonus Resources: Social Velocity Tools (Guides, E-books, Assessments & more) and Free Download - Chapter 1 of Reinventing Social Change (Bottom of this page)

This episode is a SITA exclusive interview with Nell Edgington, diving into her new book "Reinventing Social change", as well as her views and insights on the social sector as whole. She shares her experiences working with nonprofits and social enterprises while providing some tips, tricks, and advice for social leaders moving forward. Listen in to this informational interview with Patty Hampton and Nell Edgington.

Speaker:

Sidney Abrams, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP, Vice President of Business Development, Nonprofit HR

Bonus Resources: Benefits Assessment one-pager & Cost-Saving Total Rewards one-pager

Talent sustainability occurs when an organization attracts the right talent and the right amount of money necessary to achieve long-term goals. But, many organizations don't have the people and tools in place to effectively audit their HR function, often resulting in increased turnover and misuse of resources. Listen in to hear how nonprofits can approach and better understand talent sustainability internally. This episode also explains the benefits of prioritizing talent sustainability and how it can positively impact long-term outcomes.

Takeaways:

-Why and how to audit your HR function for talent sustainability

-How talent sustainability can improve your organization

-How organizations can achieve talent sustainability

Speakers:

Lisa Brown Alexander, CEO, Nonprofit HR

Victor Reinoso, COO, Independent Sector

Bonus Resource: Customizable Template for Coronavirus Town Hall Meeting, COVID-19 Toolkit & Coronavirus Digital Information Portal

Nonprofit HR consultants create and share hundreds of resources each year, and COVID-19 resources are among the mix. Listen in to this episode and learn how to strengthen your strategic plan and communication in the following key areas:

- Your organization's safety statement

- How to provide information/resources/prevention tips about the issue

- Assembling your COVID-19 team of early responders

- Office closure scenario planning

- Local, state and federal closures

Speaker:

Lisa Wright-Ponce, Sr. HR Business Partner, Nonprofit HR

Sadina Montani, Shareholder, Vedder-Price

Bonus Resources: One-Pager

This episode walks through the elements to be considered when determining whether or not to return employees to the workplace. As your mission-driven organization begins to develop such a plan, have you considered the risks associated with re-opening your workplace?

During this episode we discuss the myriad of legal and compliance issues that come into play. Listen in and gain insight into:

-The types of federal and state laws to factor into your workplace re-entry decisions

-How to ensure compliance if providing screening tests

-What to do if an employee does not prefer to return to the workplace or requests accommodations

-Compensation and benefit laws and practices that come into play as employees return from furlough or other absences

-Hiring during the pandemic period and what to consider from a legal perspective

This is PART 3 of Attract, retain & develop high performing talent.

Speaker:

Lisa Brown Alexander, CEO, Nonprofit HR

Bonus Resource: Article on How to Attract, Develop & Retain High-Performing Talent

According to Harvard Business Review, a high performer can deliver 400 percent more productivity than the average performer. High performers work efficiently and think strategically. They're motivated, passionate and dedicated. They show promising potential to take on new roles, assume more responsibility, and act as leaders.

If you want to dramatically boost your organization's productivity, and in turn, your impact; you need high performers on board, which involves being intentional about attracting, developing and retaining top talent at every level.

This is PART 2 of Attract, retain & develop high performing talent.

Speaker:

Lisa Brown Alexander, CEO, Nonprofit HR

Bonus Resource: Article on How to Attract, Develop & Retain High-Performing Talent

According to Harvard Business Review, a high performer can deliver 400 percent more productivity than the average performer. High performers work efficiently and think strategically. They're motivated, passionate and dedicated. They show promising potential to take on new roles, assume more responsibility, and act as leaders.

If you want to dramatically boost your organization's productivity, and in turn, your impact; you need high performers on board, which involves being intentional about attracting, developing and retaining top talent at every level.

This is PART 1 of Attract, Develop & Retain High-Performing Talent

Speaker:

Lisa Brown Alexander, CEO, Nonprofit HR

Bonus Resource: Article on How to Attract, Develop & Retain High-Performing Talent

According to Harvard Business Review, a high performer can deliver 400 percent more productivity than the average performer. High performers work efficiently and think strategically. They're motivated, passionate and dedicated. They show promising potential to take on new roles, assume more responsibility, and act as leaders.

If you want to dramatically boost your organization's productivity, and in turn, your impact; you need high performers on board, which involves being intentional about attracting, developing and retaining top talent at every level.