What You'll Find Here
- How do we hire and pay equitably? (Equitable Hiring & Pay Practices)
- How do we grow people with clear feedback? (Performance, Feedback, and Growth)
- How do we support hybrid teams well? (Remote/Hybrid Culture & Wellbeing)
HUMANRESOURCES.NGO champions equitable, healthy, and effective HR practices for nonprofits. We focus on strengthening your team and amplifying your mission by building fair and inclusive workplace practices. Through practical guidance and tools, we help ensure every staff member is valued, supported, and able to thrive.
For mission-driven organizations, effective HR isn't just about policies—it's about building a workplace where people and purpose thrive together. HUMANRESOURCES.NGO provides practical, actionable guidance tailored to the unique needs of nonprofit teams. Whether you're laying the groundwork for HR or refining established practices, our resources help align your people strategies with your mission.
Our Values
All our guidance is rooted in core values of equity, respect, and transparency. We encourage nonprofit leaders to cultivate an inclusive culture where feedback flows openly, accomplishments are celebrated, and wellbeing is prioritized. By expanding traditional HR practices with compassion and mission alignment, we help you create a workplace where staff are empowered to do their best work for your cause.
We invite you to explore these resources and join us in building workplaces where fairness and compassion drive success. No matter your organization's size or stage, there's always room to improve how you support your people. Together, let's ensure every nonprofit workplace is equitable, healthy, and high-performing.
GUIDES
This guide shares strategies for making your recruitment and compensation processes fair and inclusive. It discusses how to write unbiased job descriptions, conduct structured interviews, and reduce hiring biases so you can attract diverse talent. You’ll learn about setting transparent salary ranges and ensuring equal pay for equal work, helping to close wage gaps within your organization. The guide also covers developing compensation policies that reflect your values and comply with best practices, so every team member feels valued. Implementing these equitable hiring and pay practices will strengthen trust, improve morale, and build a stronger foundation for your team’s success. By prioritizing equity in these areas, your nonprofit can attract and retain diverse talent and model the fairness it champions.
This guide focuses on nurturing a culture of continuous improvement through fair performance management and meaningful, two-way feedback. It covers how to set clear expectations and goals so staff know what success looks like. You’ll discover ways to give constructive feedback on a regular basis instead of waiting for annual reviews, helping employees grow and stay engaged. The guide also offers tips on conducting unbiased performance evaluations that recognize achievements and identify growth opportunities for each team member. We emphasize transparency and fairness at each step, so staff see the review process as an opportunity for learning rather than judgment. Additionally, we explore strategies for career development in the nonprofit context, such as mentoring, training, and clear advancement pathways. By investing in performance and growth, your organization can boost morale, develop talent from within, and better achieve its mission.
This guide offers advice on cultivating a healthy, connected team culture in a remote or hybrid work setting. It delves into techniques for keeping remote employees engaged and included, from effective virtual communication practices to team-building activities that bridge the distance. You’ll find tips for managing hybrid meetings and workflows, so both in-office and remote staff can collaborate seamlessly. Leaders will learn how to foster trust and accountability from afar by focusing on results rather than hours, creating a culture of autonomy and responsibility. We also address employee wellbeing: encouraging work-life balance, setting boundaries to prevent burnout, and supporting mental health for staff who juggle work and home life. With the right approach, remote and hybrid arrangements can enhance flexibility and job satisfaction while still preserving a strong, mission-focused culture.
Equitable Hiring & Pay Practices
This guide shares strategies for making your recruitment and compensation processes fair and inclusive. It discusses how to write unbiased job descriptions, conduct structured interviews, and reduce hiring biases so you can attract diverse talent. You’ll learn about setting transparent salary ranges and ensuring equal pay for equal work, helping to close wage gaps within your organization. The guide also covers developing compensation policies that reflect your values and comply with best practices, so every team member feels valued. Implementing these equitable hiring and pay practices will strengthen trust, improve morale, and build a stronger foundation for your team’s success. By prioritizing equity in these areas, your nonprofit can attract and retain diverse talent and model the fairness it champions.
Performance, Feedback, and Growth
This guide focuses on nurturing a culture of continuous improvement through fair performance management and meaningful, two-way feedback. It covers how to set clear expectations and goals so staff know what success looks like. You’ll discover ways to give constructive feedback on a regular basis instead of waiting for annual reviews, helping employees grow and stay engaged. The guide also offers tips on conducting unbiased performance evaluations that recognize achievements and identify growth opportunities for each team member. We emphasize transparency and fairness at each step, so staff see the review process as an opportunity for learning rather than judgment. Additionally, we explore strategies for career development in the nonprofit context, such as mentoring, training, and clear advancement pathways. By investing in performance and growth, your organization can boost morale, develop talent from within, and better achieve its mission.
Remote/Hybrid Culture & Wellbeing
This guide offers advice on cultivating a healthy, connected team culture in a remote or hybrid work setting. It delves into techniques for keeping remote employees engaged and included, from effective virtual communication practices to team-building activities that bridge the distance. You’ll find tips for managing hybrid meetings and workflows, so both in-office and remote staff can collaborate seamlessly. Leaders will learn how to foster trust and accountability from afar by focusing on results rather than hours, creating a culture of autonomy and responsibility. We also address employee wellbeing: encouraging work-life balance, setting boundaries to prevent burnout, and supporting mental health for staff who juggle work and home life. With the right approach, remote and hybrid arrangements can enhance flexibility and job satisfaction while still preserving a strong, mission-focused culture.
