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August 7, 2025

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What Nonprofit Hiring Really Takes

By Duke Haddad, Ed.D.

If you follow sports, music, or any team-based activity, you understand that strategic recruitment drives long-term success. Nonprofits are no exception. Filling specialized roles takes a blend of planning, timing, creativity, and strong brand promotion. 

In a recent role as divisional executive director of development, I led a team of about 20. One particular grant-writing position proved difficult to fill. I had four hires in seven years, each leaving for personal reasons. Traditional hiring methods weren’t working.

As luck would have it, a fellow member of my Kiwanis service club recommended someone in need of a role. I interviewed her — and made my best hire yet. This grant writer ultimately raised more than $13 million before her retirement. It took a lot of turnover to finally find the right fit — and it happened through a personal referral, not the usual means.

Nonprofit Workforce Outlook

Nonprofits employ over 12.8 million Americans, making up roughly 10% of the U.S. private workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet, the sector continues to struggle to compete with the private sector, especially when it comes to salaries.

To stay competitive, nonprofits must offer more than wages. Consider flexible schedules, purpose-driven work, internal growth paths and a strong culture of philanthropy. The near-term forecast is for this sector to expand and provide additional job opportunities.

Effective Nonprofit Recruitment Strategies 

Modern job seekers want more than a paycheck. They want flexibility, meaningful work, growth opportunities, strong benefits and supportive cultures, so be sure to revisit your benefits package. Beyond compensation, consider:

• Remote, hybrid or flexible work.
• Paid time off and wellness perks.
• Childcare support or stipends.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement plans and bonuses.
• Professional development.
• Appreciation days and casual dress codes.
• Small gestures, like snacks or Friday half-days.

Then study successful nonprofits. How do they hire, train, and retain people? What does their internal culture look like? Ask nonprofit consultants, human resource specialists and thought leaders for advice. Make improving your current team’s experience part of your recruitment strategy.

Based on input from nonprofit leaders featured in Forbes, here are some effective recruitment strategies: READ MORE...

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

Easterseals Redwood is pleased to announce Diana Victoriano has recently joined as the new Vice President of Human Resources and Talent.

The Dragonfly Foundation welcomes three new staff members to their team: (L to R):

Megan Milstead, VP of Development, Tiffany Thomas, Director of Patient and Family Events, Cara Finney, Administrative Assistant. Also, Lynette Rosati has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance and Business Development.

A $2.35 million gift from the Farmer Family Foundation to UC Health targets the national nursing shortage and its impact on Greater Cincinnati, particularly in high-skill areas such as neurology and neuroscience. The funds will provide incentives to graduates of the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing who begin their careers at UC Health, in any neurology practice training.

Pets In Need of Greater Cincinnati has received a transformational $100,000 gift from Don Klekamp, made in loving memory of his late wife, Marianne, and their cherished Westie, Lily. The donation will help families facing financial hardship access critical veterinary care, keeping pets healthy and in the homes of those who love them.

HOME of Greater Cincinnati has released a full suite of new fact sheets that break down all you need to know about fair housing protected classes—including religion, national origin, race/color, disability, familial status, and gender/sex. These downloadable guides explain your rights under the law and help you spot and challenge discrimination.

IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce it will be implementing the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. All IDEA schools in Cincinnati will provide nutritious breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge. This will eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced price, and paid student meals.  

A new outdoor pop-up exhibit is taking root in Walnut Hills this summer, kicking off Friday, August 8, 5:00pm–7:00pm at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House. Students from the University of Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) are bringing together art, ecology, and local history through a unique fiber sculpture course.

Legacy Pointe Church and United Way of Greater Cincinnati are thrilled to welcome three professional athletes to a back-to-school community block party in Kennedy Heights. FC Cincinnati’s Miles Robinson, along with Shaka Heyward and Barrett Carter of the Cincinnati Bengals, will greet children and families at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center Lindner Annex, Saturday, Aug. 9, 11:00am-2:pm, for Backpacks for Success Community Block Party. 

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Keep the Dream Alive” Committee at the Church of the Resurrection is accepting nominations for the 2026 “Keep the Dream Alive” Awards. The awards will be presented on MLK Day, January 19 at the Church of the Resurrection in Bond Hill. Applicants for the award should personify, through words and action, Dr. King’s spirit and philosophy. The committee encourages nominations of ALL races and ethnicities, all faiths, all ages, and all vocations and avocations. Nomination forms need to be returned by August 18. Find more information here.

On August 20, 2025, Green Umbrella will host a Climate Action Showcase for the local governments participating in this year's Climate Action Fellowship program. Government leaders from each community, together with their Climate Fellow(s), will discuss how they started or furthered their climate action planning process and projects.



The City of Cincinnati and Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati are accepting proposals over the next 30 days for $500,000 in available funding to support the mental health and safety needs of trans and gender nonbinary youth in the city. Proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28. Details are available at cintishares.org/transgrants, and the full Request for Proposals is posted at cintishares.org/s/final-rfp.pdf.

Hamilton County homeowners can now apply for low-interest (2%) loans of up to $25,000 for essential home repairs. This program is funded by the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners and powered by LISC Greater Cincinnati. It’s designed to ease the financial burden of major repairs while helping families stay in their homes—safely and affordably. Call 211 to get started. Find more information here.

COVERD Greater Cincinnati has a new home in Walnut Hills, and we are making affordable warehouse space and services available to the Cincinnati nonprofit community. Do you have to turn down product donations or deals because you don't have a loading dock or the space to receive and store it? We can receive deliveries, store your inventory, and provide space for you to process, make kits, etc. if needed. Email Nick@coverdgc.org to arrange a visit. 

As part of his commitment to ensuring all Ohio children have the opportunity to build strong foundations for success, Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) Director Kara B. Wente announced the availability of $5 million in grant funding to support training for teachers at early care and education programs on how to harness the Science of Reading to enrich their young students’ literacy skills from an early age. To learn more about DCY and its priorities, visit here. 



Bring your passion for prevention and professional skills to this year's Coalition Academy, September 17, 8:00am-4:00pm, hosted by PreventionFIRST! Our annual behavioral health prevention conference will focus on "Staying Anchored in Prevention". Workshop topics include reinforcing advocacy, artificial intelligence, school-based mental health systems and more. Find more information and register here. 

Volunteer as an usher at the Aronoff and Music Hall. Each season, nearly 750 dedicated and talented volunteers contribute to the vital operations and administration of the Cincinnati Arts Association (CAA). It is part of our mission to provide quality arts and entertainment experiences, exceptional customer service and first-class venues for the greater Cincinnati community. Our friendly and helpful volunteers become active participants in these valuable services and are ambassadors for the arts in Cincinnati. For more information, please contact the Volunteer Department at volunteers@cincinnatiarts.org or 513.977.4140.

Want to support Tour de Crown on August 23 and be part of the action? We're still looking for experienced riders to join us as ride guides and sweeps. Ride guides help lead pace groups and keep everyone on course, while sweeps ride at the back to ensure every participant finishes safely and confidently. It's a fun way to give back, connect with fellow cyclists, and help create a welcoming, well-supported experience for all. Sign up here. 

How a new approach to recruiting board members can transform nonprofits. Whether a result of success or a symptom of stasis, nearly every nonprofit reaches a point where their current governance structures no longer serve them. 

2025's Power & Influence Top 50 There are 21 individuals included this year who had previously not been included in the Power & Influence Top 50.



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Executive Director, Wave Pool Corp. (Posted 8/7/2025) 

Major Gift Officer, Mercy McAuley High School (Posted 8/7/2025) 

Director of Development, American Sign Museum (Posted 7/31/2025)

Executive Director, Norwood Together (part-time) (Posted 7/31/2025)

Financial Coordinator, Church of the Saviour (part-time) (Posted 7/31/2025) 

Executive Director, Fairhaven Rescue Mission (Posted 7/31/2025)

Director of Administration and Finance, Church of the Saviour (Posted 7/31/2025) 

Social Worker, Meals on Wheels of Southwest OH & Northern KY (Posted 7/31/2025)

Family Support Specialist, Pathways to Home (Posted 7/24/2025) 

Finance Bookkeeper, Mercy Neighborhood Ministries (part-time) (Posted 7/24/2025) 

Associate Director of Mission Advancement, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (Posted 7/17/2025)

Communications Director, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (Posted 7/17/25)

Finance Director, Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (Posted 7/17/2025) 

Development Coordinator, Bethany House Services (Posted 7/10/2025)

Human Resources Manager, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati (part-time) (Posted 7/10/2025)

Teacher Resource Store Coordinator, Crayons to Computers (Posted 7/10/2025)