Nonprofit Interview Questions

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Nonprofit Interview Questions (Live. Love. Life. In Holly Hill, Florida) Personnel, Capacity Building and Funding 1. How are personnel issues and concerns addressed at this organization? 2. Do you have a retention strategy/plan in place that you apply to avoid high turnover rates? If so, what are some of the strategies within the retention plan? 3. Could you describe the culture of the organization? How does the culture of the organization impact personnel and their performance, or drive? 4. What does the workforce structure of the organization look like? 5. What are some positions that are filled within the organization? 6. Have you ever experienced staff shortages? What was the solution? 7. How to make sure that all personnel is happy, and thriving? 8. Does the organization rely on volunteers? Also, what roles do the volunteers play at the organization? 9. Do you think that the mission of the organization is being achieved? 10. What do you think has the biggest impact when it comes to personnel related issues? For example, what impact does funding have, rather it is inadequate or adequate? 11. Who is responsible for making sure that capacity building assessments are done? 12. What are some examples of capacity building projects you use in this non-profit? 13. Do you feel that capacity building has helped the organization fulfill its mission? 14. What is one of the most important parts of capacity building in the organization that you have found has been successful? 15. Is there a dedicated process for enhancing organizational capacity? 16. Who oversees the funding and distribution/decisions of funding?

17. What is the main source of funding for the organization? 18. Has the organization ever experienced loss of funding sources or experienced inadequate funding and if so, how did it affect the organization? 19. What is the biggest impact that loss of funding sources (even if it is minimal) has on this organization? Current Trends 1. What current trends in the human services field have affected the organization the most? 2. How does the organization keep up with the current trends in the human services field and the non-profit world? 3. What current trends have benefited the organization the most? Which current trends have negatively impacted the organization? 4. How have you incorporated the current trends into the organization? 5. What services are being offered to the population you serve? Has the current trends affected the population you serve, and how? Board Of Directors 1. What role does the board of directors play? 2. What qualifications do the board of directors have to meet? Who decides those qualifications? 3. What is the structure of the board of directors? Can you describe the positions and what impact they have on the organization? 4. Would you say that the board of directors, personnel and other members of the organization work well together to come up with solutions, strategies and to fulfil the mission of the organization?

5. What is the biggest responsibility of the board of directors at the organization? Legal and Ethical Human Service Standards 1. How does the organization inform staff and volunteers about the legal and ethical standards in the human services field? 2. Does the organization have its own Code of Ethics? If so, can you describe it? 3. How does the organization handle complications when it comes to legal and ethical matters? 4. How does the organization ensure that all legal and ethical standards are being met? 5. What are some examples of legal and ethical standards that are most relevant to the organization, population and issues faced? 6. How do you make sure that legal and ethical standards are being met when it comes to funding? And the decision-making process? References Worth, M. J. (2020). Nonprofit Management (6th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc. (US). https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9781544380001

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