{"id":15230,"date":"2026-06-01T16:26:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T16:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gc.gcdev3.com\/mcn\/nonprofit-resources\/human-resources\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T17:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T17:40:36","slug":"human-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gc.gcdev3.com\/mcn\/nonprofit-resources\/human-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"human-resources\">Human Resources<\/h2>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h4 id=\"getting-started\"><strong>Getting Started<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nonprofithr.com\/portfolio\/essential-nonprofit-employee-handbook-template\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit HR: The Essential Nonprofit Employee Handbook Template<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.councilofnonprofits.org\/tools-resources\/principles-and-practices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCN: Principles and Practices<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"working-with-diverse-cultures\"><strong>Working with Diverse Cultures<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amanet.org\/training\/articles\/Managing-Cultural-Diversity.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AMA: Managing Cultural Diversity<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.catalyst.org\/knowledge\/diversity-matters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catalyst: Diversity Matters Infographic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lodestar.asu.edu\/blog\/2022\/03\/how-nonprofits-can-successfully-develop-diverse-workforce\">How Nonprofits Can Successfully Develop a Diverse Workforce<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"employee-mental-health\"><strong>Employee Mental Health<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesummitwellnessgroup.com\/resources\/loneliness-epidemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/thesummitwellnessgroup.com\/resources\/loneliness-epidemic\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761666439970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3pBECYWETb4roaq9RP4RPf\">A Guide for Addressing the Loneliness Epidemic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/liveanotherday.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/liveanotherday.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761666439970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2etH_ctETltxowy8fbVS7-\">Live Another Day: Helpful Resources for Mental Health and Substance Use<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761666439970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SA1bcwLHZEh3gMTSDAizm\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summitmentalhealthatlanta.com\/the-ultimate-anxiety-disorder-support-guide-for-young-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/summitmentalhealthatlanta.com\/the-ultimate-anxiety-disorder-support-guide-for-young-adults\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761666439970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2GbuxMtI5bhRqzrfT53gFo\">A Guide for Young Adults Facing Anxiety Disorders<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thoroughbredbhc.com\/blog\/finding-your-purpose-with-ikigai-a-step-by-step-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/thoroughbredbhc.com\/blog\/finding-your-purpose-with-ikigai-a-step-by-step-guide\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761666439970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1DdmYFXKAN9BeM28MWP6TY\">Experiential Therapy Guide<\/a>:<a href=\"https:\/\/thoroughbredbhc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/thoroughbredbhc.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1761666439970000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ikvBkAPzuHdlDzz552c_b\">\u00a0Thoroughbred Behavioral Health<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"employee-management\"><strong>Employee Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Self Esteem Boston:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/selfesteemboston.com\/online-learning-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Learning Center<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/selfesteemboston.com\/order-curriculum-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curriculum Store<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/managementhelp.org\/payandbenefits\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free Management Library: Employee Benefits and Compensation (Employee Pay)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inc.com\/encyclopedia\/nonprofit-organizations-and-human-resources-management.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inc.: Nonprofit Organizations and Human Resources Management<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.councilofnonprofits.org\/tools-resources\/compensation-nonprofit-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCN: Compensation for Nonprofit Employees<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.councilofnonprofits.org\/tools-resources\/managing-nonprofit-employees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCN: Managing Nonprofit Employees (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nonprofithub.org\/volunteer-management\/the-secret-to-motivating-your-nonprofit-employees-without-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Hub: The Secret to Motivating Your Nonprofit Employees<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tbf.org\/~\/media\/TBFOrg\/Files\/Reports\/Benefit%20Report%202009_R.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Boston: For the Benefit of Our Workers \u2013 The Massachusetts Nonprofit Employee Benefit Study (.pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"hiring\"><strong>Hiring<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/eeoc\/publications\/background_checks_employers.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USEEOC: Background Checks \u2013 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"orientation\"><strong>Orientation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/philanthropy.com\/article\/Practical-Tips-for\/183661\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chronicle of Philanthropy: Practical Tips for New-Employee Orientation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.guidestar.org\/rxa\/news\/articles\/2007\/ensuring-new-employees-success.aspx?articleId=1121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidestar: Ensuring New Employees\u2019 Success: Best Practices for Employee Onboarding<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.joangarry.com\/new-employee-orientation-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joan Garry Consulting: A Slam Dunk New Employee Orientation Process<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"termination\"><strong>Termination<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/philanthropy.com\/article\/How-Exit-Interviews-Can-Help\/183573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chronicle of Philanthropy: How Exit Interviews Can Help Charities Improve Conditions for Their Remaining Employees<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"other-resources\">Other Resources:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gc.gcdev3.com\/mcn\/business-directory\/\">Business\u00a0Directory:<\/a>\u00a0 Need HR or leadership development support? 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