In the nonprofit world, people are the mission. They’re the spark, the stamina, and the story. That’s why every system that supports them, from HR to recruiting to development, has to do more than manage risk or process paperwork. It has to fuel performance, connection, and well-being. At Positively Partners, we build people systems that…
Hiring a new Executive Director–or nonprofit CEO–is one of the most important decisions your board will ever make. At Positively Partners, our nonprofit executive search services focus on more than resumes and technical qualifications. We help boards find leaders whose strengths, values, and passions align with their mission–leaders who can create lasting impact and drive…
In uncertain times, engagement isn’t a perk. It’s the operating system for resilient, high-performing organizations. When people see how their work matters and feel that they matter, performance, creativity, and staying power all rise. That’s the core message of our Engagement is the Strategy framework: turning uncertainty into resilience, one team at a time. What…
At Positively Partners, we believe performance management should do more than evaluate people; it should engage, develop, and inspire them. Too often, performance management in nonprofits feels transactional or unclear: a checklist at best, a source of anxiety at worst. But when done with intention, performance conversations can build trust, reinforce equity, and help employees…
We live in a time of deep division — politically, socially, and culturally. For nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, this polarization often shows up in the workplace in the form of strained conversations, miscommunication, and silence when it matters most. At Positively Partners, we believe it’s not enough to avoid conflict — we must build the…
When it comes to building strong, sustainable teams, many social impact organizations overlook one of their greatest assets: their own people. At Positively Partners, we believe that internal hiring, when done well, can transform your organization’s culture, impact, and long-term success. The Evidence is Clear: Internal Hiring Works Research shows that internal hires outperform external…
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