As a manager, how do you onboard and train new team members?

Non-profit environments are fast-paced, and most organizations experience enormous increases in fundraising activity around the holiday seasons. Make sure to address how you take the fundraising calendar into consideration when introducing new members to the team.

"Any time we hire new team members, I make sure they have ample opportunity to observe team operations in action. I schedule times for them to shadow each team member so they understand the individual work they contribute and how that work shapes the team's accomplishments as a whole. I meet with the new employee and allow them to reflect on their shadowing experience. I also personally review our strategic plan and key donor information. Perhaps most importantly, I want to make sure every new team member feels comfortable coming to me with questions or concerns about standard team practices. I am always open to new ideas, and I welcome any suggestions recommended by individuals new to the team."