Talent Issues
Considering adding Americorps talent to your team? Get a phenomenal manager first.
Ahh, summer—the time for flowers, vacations…and thoughts about big picture things that often get pushed off during the rest of the year, like your strategic staffing plan. Did the one year anniversary of the Serve America Act inspire you to... Read More
Volunteers are people too!
People — not money — make an impact. People find ways to get things done, even with little or no money. As any cash-strapped start-up organization knows, much can be accomplished on a budget of $0 if you have passionate, committed people... Read More
Exploring hiring challenges (and avoiding volcanic ash) at the Skoll World Forum
Recently our fearless leader, James Weinberg attended the 2010 Skoll World Forum in England. Since the rest of us were not able to attend, we had a million questions for him when he got back. Here are a few snippets of what he had to say:
This... Read More
Commongood CEO gets the fire started
At the recent 2010 Gathering of Leaders, an annual event bringing together social entrepreneurs from around the country, our fearless leader James Weinberg had the privilege of delivering a “fire starter,” or short speech intended to inspire and... Read More
Are you an NGen Leader?
Since NGen: Moving Nonprofit Leaders from Next to Now was introduced at the 2008 IS Annual Conference, nearly 300 under-40 leaders have participated in special sessions, targeted networking opportunities, and an ongoing conversation about... Read More
KIPP NYC is hiring 80+ talented people!
For 2010-11, KIPP NYC will be hiring 80+ people: they are opening an elementary school in Harlem, adding grades to their Bronx elementary school and Harlem high school, looking for instructional and school leaders, and always seeking talented... Read More
