The Cavity in Nonprofits Human Capital (downloadable pdf) by Anthony Parrish from the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of the Twin Cities. Former employees can be great resources – how do you engage them? Preview: Human capital plays an incredibly important role for… Read more ›
Theatre Specific Retention Facts (downloadable pdf) for PAHRTS: A short overview of retention statistics and leadership skills focused on Minnesota arts organizations. Preview: Importance of Retention for Arts Organizations Nonprofit theatre organizations in the U.S. find it difficult to compete for… Read more ›
Leadership Transition Barriers in Small Nonprofits (downloadable powerpoint) by Matt Kramer, Executive Director of the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce: Tactical and strategic challenges of leadership transitions in a short powerpoint. Preview: Importance of this session: Board chairs of nonprofits agree… Read more ›
Liz Lerman’s Critical Response Process (external link) is a widely-recognized method that nurtures the development of artistic works-in-progress through a four-step, facilitated dialogue between artists, peers, and audiences. From the Critical Response Process Overview published on Dance Exchange. Preview: In use for over 20 years, the Process… Read more ›
Employer’s Guide to Developing an Employee Right to Know Program (downloadable pdf) by OSHA (available on the MN Department of Labor & Industry website): A very thorough manual describing the process and importance to ensure employees are aware of the dangers… Read more ›
Lessons From 2005’s Human Capital Index (downloadabe pdf) More data and analysis on the connection of customer and financial satisfaction to employee satisfaction. Originally from Towers Watson. Preview:
Linking Employee Satisfaction with Productivity, Performance, and Customer Satisfaction (downloadable pdf) Data from the Corporate Leadership Council connecting the outcomes of employee satisfaction on customers and finances. Preview: ESTABLISHING THE LINK: SEMINAL RESEARCH AND OTHER STUDIES Research aimed at quantifying the links… Read more ›
Retention Statistics (downloadable PowerPoint) by Leah Cooper & Nicki Pretzer for PAHRTS: A brief overview of turnover and why it matters.
Wanted: Whistleblowers in the Arts (downloadable pdf) by Rebecca Atkinson-Lord: A call for more accountability in “an industry built on trust.” Originally posted in The Guardian. Preview: Whenever two or more theatre people gather, you hear whispers. The whispers cover a lot of… Read more ›
Sample Whistleblower Policy by HUGE Improv: (downloadable pdf) A great local example of how to be compliant with whistleblower laws and also publicly accountable (this is available to the public on their website). Preview: Whistleblower Policy HUGE Theater requires board members… Read more ›