Our features during September 2023 will focus on staffing issues nonprofits may be facing.

The need for public sector workers has steadily increased over the past several years due to expanded government mandates and funding, including the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These and other initiatives have resulted in a rapid rise in the number of government jobs needing to be filled. In March 2023, there were 1.05 million government job openings—compared with fewer than 700,000 at the end of 2020 — accounting for more than 10 percent of open jobs in the United States.

However, employers across sectors are struggling to balance competing hiring priorities as they contend with an uncommon combination of economic uncertainty and a persistently tight labor market.⁵ In the context of these trends, the public sector can transform its traditional hiring practices and close its growing labor gap by optimizing four key hiring steps and deploying data-enabled talent ‘win rooms’ to rapidly fill in-demand positions.

A data-enabled talent win room is a central, cross-functional team that uses internal and external data to address talent attraction needs and rapidly recruit in-demand talent. A win room can be a catalyst for recruiting and hiring transformations: critically, it quickly and effectively lends focus, transparency, and structure to implement essential steps for improving recruiting and hiring.

In recent years, the rapid evolution of technology has transformed how organizations operate, with nonprofit organizations being no exception. As nonprofits face increasing pressure to deliver on their missions while managing limited resources, automating business processes has become essential to help drive efficiency and productivity. This article will explore the benefits of automating processes in nonprofits, examine key considerations for successful implementation, and provide practical examples of how automation can positively impact an organization’s operations.

The nonprofit sector faces unique challenges in achieving its goals, such as limited funding, high service demand, and a strong reliance on volunteers. These challenges and the ever-changing technological landscape have made it more important than ever for nonprofits to embrace automation to help streamline operations and improve resources.

Herron Prep Academy celebrated the start of its new school year at 3100 N. Meridian, the former Indianapolis Children’s Museum site. The school, which currently serves K-5 students, will undergo construction to eventually serve students up to 8th grade. The school is part of the Herron Classical Schools charter network, which has two other Indianapolis schools. Learn more

The Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative is accepting applications for a third round of funding for organizations and programs that are focused on employment, health and wellness, housing, and leadership and civic engagement. Learn more

The Women’s Fund’s OPTIONS program is now accepting applications. The 10-month program, which features two-hour sessions each month, includes guest speakers, field trips, community exploration and leadership development. Apply for Options Class 23 by Nov. 8.

Starting Oct. 1, Hoosiers will be required to start repaying their student loans. Learn more and contact expert resource INvestEd for guidance.

The Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series has announced its 47th class. Each class year, 25 individuals are selected to participate in the program, which seeks to expand the ranks of community leaders needed to address the needs of Central Indiana. Learn more

To support FORVIS’ annual State of the Nonprofit Sector report, please complete this brief survey by Oct. 18. Download a complimentary copy of the 2023 report

Nina Pulliam Trust has named 11 IUPUI students and eight Ivy Tech students for its Nina Scholars Class of 23. The Nina Scholar’s program began in 2001 as a means for the trust to support students who may not have been financially able to attend college.

Seeking volunteer consultants to work with nonprofits. Executive Volunteer Services will train you to use your nonprofit or business leadership experience to support local nonprofits. To learn more, contact Ellen Rosenthal.

IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy  Philanthropy’s role in achieving the sustainable development goals

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