The new year is here, and I know your plate is already full with exciting plans for 2025. Let's walk through three key HR tasks that need your attention this month – don't worry, I'll keep it straightforward and manageable.

As the year winds down, many nonprofit organizations consider offering financial gifts to their staff as a gesture of appreciation. Having experienced this process from both perspectives—as a nonprofit employee receiving year-end bonuses and as a leader structuring compensation—I’ve realized these moments represent more than just financial transactions. They are opportunities to recognize dedication, foster sustainability, and honor the mission-driven spirit that defines nonprofit work.

We've all been there – it's November, and someone cheerfully suggests, "Let's circle back in the new year!" This phrase can signal the beginning of a seasonal slowdown that many nonprofits experience. This season brings unique opportunities to balance year-end goals with well-deserved celebration and rest.