Human Resource Issues for Nonprofits

Description

“I don’t care what the mission is as long as I get to help staff work through challenging situations, ensure compliance with State and Federal laws, and update the employee handbook every year!” - said no nonprofit professional ever. We get it. What drew you to your organization was probably more mission-oriented because let’s be honest: you care about people.

Which is why this seminar is for you! You can’t help people outside of your organization if you’re not taking care of the people who make your mission come to life–your staff. Join Sarah Audet (Principal, Hedgehog + Fox Collaborative) and Helena Van Voorst (Executive Director, United Way of Addison County) for a panel discussion with local nonprofit professionals who know a thing or two about the HR issues facing nonprofits today. We’ll be discussing recruitment and retention, how to work through challenging staffing situations, performance management, State & Federal compliance, succession planning, and hybrid/remote working policies, and more!

This webinar will be facilitated by Helena D. Van Voorst, Executive Director of the United Way of Addison County, and Sarah Audet, Principal, Hedgehog + Fox Collaborative, LLC.

Panelists Include:
Bill Cunningham is the Regional Director for Tri Valley Transit, Addison Region. His responsibilities include the day-to-day operational management of both the bus operations and the Dial-A-Ride programs. He received his Master’s in Science Degree in Non-Profit Management from Norwich University in 2017. He serves on the Middlebury Energy Committee, the Porter Hospital Mission Effectiveness Committee, and the Counseling Service of Addison County Board of Directors. He is past President of the Enlisted Association of Vermont.

Kristen Wilson has recently been promoted to Director of Human Resources for ACHHH. In her role, she is responsible for 102 employees who provide care to home-bound residents of Addison County.  Kristen is a graduate of Castleton State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. She is a married mom with two very active daughters Harper (10) and Charleigh (5).  As such, she is well-versed in the joys and challenges of raising a young family while holding a responsible job. One of her main goals in her role is for employees to see HR for what it is, a Human Resource, and understanding the positive benefits that she can provide. 

Linda January Since 2011, Linda has worked as the Executive Director at Otter Creek Child Center in Middlebury, VT.  She has an AA and BA in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a MA in Museum/Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education. Linda is active in the early childhood world at both the regional and state level sitting on several committees: Co-Leader of Addison County Director Network, Addison County Building Bright Futures (BBF) Steering Committee, BBF Early Learning and Development, BBF Child Outcomes Accountability Team, and a master level trainer.