Nonprofit Recruitment

Best Resume Screening Practices for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofits face unique hiring challenges in 2025: 53% are expanding teams, but nearly 50% of CEOs say recruiting is 'a big problem.' With 736,000+ professionals switching to the nonprofit sector and 82% open to recruiter outreach, the talent is there—but screening for both mission alignment and practical skills is tricky. How do you balance passion with competence? What about volunteers vs. paid staff? And can small nonprofits with tight budgets even compete? Here's your practical guide to screening candidates who'll actually stick around and make an impact.