Since March 2020, teachers and schools have faced a host of challenges involving COVID-19. From student connectivity to conducting group discussions online, remote learning has been a learning exercise: an exercise for nonprofits—namely, public schools—in redefining education and the approach teachers take toward shaping the classroom experience.

As nonprofits, we set out with a mission to serve others. But to achieve that mission, we need to set up systems to care for and grow our most important asset – our people.

Employees are a critical part of any organization. Without the right employees and in the absence of motivation, they are likely to perform dismally, and the vision and mission of your organization might suffer. For nonprofits, employee retention should be an important area of focus. In a sector where high operating costs can affect the delivery of service, high employee turnover could affect operations. A 2019 State of the Nonprofit Workplace report by Bloomerang shows that the nonprofits turnover rate stood at an average of 19%. According to the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, high turnover is not just the amount associated with the staff entering and leaving.  

Building a strong, successful nonprofit that people can trust is not easy. However, sustaining an already existing organization is even harder, especially in a world filled with ambiguities. Despite the challenges, nonprofits must remain stable and relevant in the ever-changing landscape. To succeed, nonprofits must have a passionate volunteer base, strong and committed leadership, and adequate finances to run their operations. Although these are the main areas that a nonprofit should address, they are not the only ones. Rather as a nonprofit leader, there are a number of positive traits you need to bring in place to ensure your nonprofit succeeds in a tough environment. Here are some characteristics of a successful nonprofit that you need to look into.