Attracting and hiring top fundraising talent is one of the most critical challenges nonprofit organizations face today. The right fundraising professional has the power to transform donor relationships, unlock new streams of revenue, and directly fuel an organization’s growth. Without strong fundraising leadership, even the most impactful missions can struggle…...
Top 5 Ways ISC Delivers Exceptional Fundraising Talent
At International Search Consultants (ISC), we understand that fundraising is about much more than asking for donations. It’s about building lasting relationships, telling a compelling story, and inspiring individuals and organizations to invest in a mission they believe in. Our team of dedicated Fundraising Recruiters is deeply connected within…...
Evaluating the 3 Ps of Employee Performance Management
Effective employee performance management is an essential aspect of running a successful business. It involves setting clear expectations for employees, providing regular feedback, and creating a plan for improving performance. The three Ps of employee performance management are purpose, people, and process. In this blog, we look at the…...
Creating Synergy: 3 Team-Building Exercises + 3 Pro-Tips
As teams become more diverse and dynamic, organizations are wise to look for ways to improve their performance as a group, and foster strong interpersonal connections within various teams. Creating a collaborative and innovative culture, allowing individuals to contribute their talents leads to company commitment. Building trust comes with practicing…...
How To Identify Quiet Quitters 4 Tell-Tale Signs
Technological advancements combined with the pandemic have recently created a plethora of issues that companies never had to address previously. One of the most challenging issues that employers are currently managing is the ‘quiet quitters’ phenomena. It is imperative for organizations to both acknowledge that this is a rapidly growing…...
Top 5 Metrics to Gauge Employee Performance
Inspecting what you expect is the most effective way to ensure that your team is meeting the required metrics to ensure success. Here are the 5 most important metrics to track: 1. Quality of Work Quality always trumps quantity. Just because someone might be doing a lot of work doesn’t…...
4 Tips to Conduct Productive Performance Reviews
While up to 70% of companies have annual performance reviews, not all organizations understand the fine line between a meaningful performance review and a negative experience. Since performance reviews can be of tremendous value, it makes sense to invest in learning best practices to ensure they are done correctly. When…...
How to Recognize, Cope and Avoid Burnout at the Workplace
According to the World Health Organization, the official definition of burnout is the state of chronic workplace stress that has not been adequately managed. Fortunately, there are many ways not only to cope but to avoid workplace burnout, and it begins with recognizing that there is a problem. There are…...
7 Steps to Create Bulletproof Employee Documentation
Nothing has a stronger impact in resolving employment disputes amicably more than documentation. Employee documentation is helpful in many ways, including: It safeguards critical information and provides a record of factual information. It ensures consistency, standardization, and efficiency. It provides helpful guidance for performance reviews. Reduces litigation Accurate documentation creates…...
Dos & Don’ts of Documenting Employee Behavior & Performance
There is great truth in the saying that managers should Inspect What They Expect. And If it is not Documented, it Didn’t Happen! There is no question that companies that track employee performance consistently outrank those that fail to do so, by large margins. In addition, those organizations that fall…...
4 Key Points to Consider When Interviewing Active vs. Passive Candidates
When it comes to job candidates, there are two distinct types: Active candidates, who are actively looking for a job, and Passive candidates, who aren't currently looking. As a top performing executive search team, we typically have 70% of our placements coming from what started out to be passive candidates.…...
