10 Things Nonprofits Can Do to Set Employees Up for Success

To set employees up for success and help them realize their potential, here are ten things nonprofits can do.

1. Determine the right organizational structure
2. Craft job positions relative to both the strategic priorities of the organization and existing talent
3. Hire well (hint: hire character (or attitude), train for skill as the saying goes)
4.  On board thoughtfully
5. Offer ongoing training
6. Provide mentors and coaches
7. Engage in regular goal setting that connects the organization as a whole and the person’s work to it
8. Provide meaningful evaluations
9. Create opportunities for advancement
10. Invest in people/build relationships