Time to Focus: People, Risk, and Mission Success

This three-day virtual conference addressed people risk in a series of dynamic virtual sessions.

There were two sessions each day, for a total of six learning opportunities.

Conference Schedule

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Fearless HR: How to Reinvent Recruitment, Retention and Employee Engagement (Session 1, 1:00 PM EST)

What employees look for in a workplace has changed and continues to change. If you’re not evolving all aspects of your approach, you won’t be able to attract and retain the talented teams your mission requires. Join NRMC Executive Director Melanie Lockwood Herman to learn ways to reimagine and rethink staffing in a new era. Learn practical, low- or no-cost ways to enliven HR practices.

Level Up Your Management Skills (Wherever You Are on the Journey) (Session 2, 2:00 PM EST)

Research consistently shows that an employee’s relationship with their manager is one of the top predictors of job satisfaction. Join NRMC Lead Consultant and Editor Rachel Sams to learn skills and tips to become a more effective manager, whether you’ve been leading teams for three days or three decades.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Managing Difficult HR Situations (Session 1, 1:00 PM EST)

Conflict between teams. Performance management issues. Untimely, chaotic departures. The world of HR is full of thorny situations. Join NRMC Executive Director Melanie Lockwood Herman to unpack some challenging HR situations and learn a simple but effective framework to navigate HR risks this year.

Employee Well-Being (Session 2, 2:00 PM EST)

Create a workplace that will support your team members and help them meet challenges. Join NRMC Assistant Executive Director Elyzabeth Joy Holford to learn how to craft positive employee well-being practices at your nonprofit.

Thursday, February 20, 2025

How to Maximize the Benefits of Hybrid Work (Session 1, 1:00 PM EST)

For many nonprofits, a hybrid workplace, where some work happens in person and some remotely, is a great option. But leading hybrid work takes thought and care. Join NRMC Assistant Executive Director Elyzabeth Joy Holford to learn how to realize the benefits of hybrid work and navigate the challenges.

It’s a New World: How to Be the Servant Leader Your Mission Needs (Session 2, 2:00 PM EST)

You took on nonprofit leadership because you wanted to support the growth and well-being of people and communities. But do your actions communicate that? Many leaders continue to put the emphasis in the wrong place, on increasing staff productivity. Join Melanie Herman for this thought-provoking closing conference session to learn about the counter-intuitive ways every leader can inspire and support meaningful contributions by direct reports. Find out how you can become the servant leader your mission requires.