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Claire Bernson Claire Bernson

Example: Competency List

Looking for sample questions that communicate your culture? Review this list of competencies alongside your organization's core values.

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People & Teams Claire Bernson People & Teams Claire Bernson

Hiring with Heart and Strategy: A Process That Works

Knowing what you want is one thing. Actually getting those candidates to apply and running a process that helps you choose the right person is another. Sophia's approach transforms hiring from a chaotic scramble into a systematic, equitable process that saves time, reduces bias, and helps both you and candidates make better decisions.

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Claire Bernson Claire Bernson

Fundraising Planning Process

We’ll walk you through the full journey - from vision to implementation - with specific worksheets and agendas for each session.

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Claire Bernson Claire Bernson

The Right Role at the Right Level

Helia’s hard-earned (aka lots of mistakes along the way!) take on how to think through the right level before you budget, interview, and hire someone who isn't actually what you need.

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