Communication is the key to most successful relationships; the supervisor-staff relationship is no exception. Honing communication skills is a straightforward way of building more effective supervisory relationships.

Effective supervisors, whether new to the role or coming with an abundance of experience, tap into self-awareness, are adaptive, and leverage a range of interpersonal skills. Using these practices, a supervisor creates a culture of mutual respect — one in which employees and supervisors communicate regularly and clearly about job-related expectations, tasks, and overall performance.

Effective supervision contributes directly to mission effectiveness at your nonprofit. It is critical to maintaining a productive staff in the face of shifting and competing priorities. Strong supervision creates a culture of mutual respect in which employees and supervisors communicate regularly and clearly about job-related expectations, tasks, and overall performance. This highly participatory training is designed for supervisors with all levels of experience.

Nonprofit organizations are being challenged more than ever by impatient donors and community stakeholders to achieve greater impact on the significant issues and problems evident throughout our neighborhoods and communities. Strategic planning is a systematic approach that engages the leadership and critical partners to develop a plan for the future that outlines specific strategies, tactics, and measurable outcomes. If nonprofit organizations are to survive and thrive, they need to think and act strategically.

Managing staff performance is one of the most important roles of supervisors in any organization. When we think of performance management, we tend to think of annual performance reviews or addressing significant personnel issues. When supervisors manage all performance, including excellent performance, with intentionality, there are fewer issues to address and conducting performance reviews isn't such a heavy lift.

Elevate your budget management skills with our Advanced Budget Management training tailored for nonprofit professionals. This training delves deeper into budgeting techniques, software utilization, and strategic alignment to empower you in steering your organization towards financial sustainability and growth.