Making connections where people are born, grow, live, work and age. Susan was living out of a hotel with her dog, Buddy. As a homeless veteran with chronic MS, she would call 911 multiple times a day to get transferred from her scooter to the bed, as the hotel was not set up for her… [Read More]
Ever Feel Like You’re in a Marathon?
As we close in on the end of the first quarter of 2021, and just past the one-year mark living in a global pandemic, many people are feeling like this has been a marathon and hoping the finish line is in sight. Walt Edwards, AVP for Talent Management for the University of Texas Development in… [Read More]
Hope for 2021
In December, we shared our final News Bite of 2020, illustrating the lessons our BRYANT GROUP team learned throughout the year. In this, the first News Bite of the new year, we share with you our top ten hopes for 2021. Professional Gatherings. Whether it is an impromptu office “drop-by,” a scheduled meeting, or a… [Read More]
2020 Lessons Learned
As 2020 comes to a close, we want to recognize and thank our clients, colleagues, and candidates, each of whom helped BRYANT GROUP thrive in a year like no other. There have been triumphs amidst hardship and many “lessons learned.” In this final 2020 edition of NewsBite, the BG team shares our top 10 learning experiences of… [Read More]
Silver Linings
2020 has been an unusual year for all of us, both professionally and personally. We have seen more of our homes and less of our coworkers than we ever thought possible. We have experienced times of tremendous uncertainty, and we have persevered. Through it all, we each took on leadership in some fashion, and we… [Read More]
Recruiting and Retaining Talent
From our President & CEO . . . I had the opportunity to serve as the guest speaker for Jim Eskin’s Non-Profit Empowerment Workshop a few weeks ago, held at Microsoft in San Antonio. Below is the second part of our interview about retaining fundraising talent. Jim: For candidates who don’t have fundraising experience, what would make their backgrounds attractive to… [Read More]
Talent Retention
From our President & CEO . . . I have the opportunity this week to serve as the guest speaker for Jim Eskin’s Non-Profit Empowerment Workshop, held at Microsoft in San Antonio. Below is an excerpt from our interview about retaining fundraising talent. Jim: What explains the high turnover rate in the fundraising profession? Sally: Fundraising staffs… [Read More]
Are you ready to negotiate?
From our President & CEO . . . For The Hiring Organization: The Offer Strategy You’ve chosen your top candidate and the feeling is definitely mutual! Now it’s time for compensation discussions. Negotiating compensation with your prospective new hire can be anxiety-inducing for both sides, but the right attitude can make it more like a… [Read More]
Seven Tips for an Outstanding Reference Check
From our Vice President . . . In January, our President outlined Seven Resume Secrets. In February, I shared Ten Tips for A Standout Cover Letter. Now we conclude this trilogy by illustrating how to choose and prepare your references. You are a finalist candidate, and the potential employer has asked you to submit your… [Read More]