*Members: See Member Learning Library for additional resources and codes (must be logged into website). View Human Resources - Member Library

Employees 

Efficient utilization of the energy, time, and talents of employees is paramount for an organization to fulfill its mission effectively. Nonprofit organizations should prioritize the implementation of fair and equitable practices that attract, retain, and actively engage qualified employees. It is incumbent upon nonprofits to adhere to and stay abreast of all relevant employment laws while ensuring a safe and productive work environment. 

Nonprofits must comply with all federal, state and local employment laws when hiring, employing and dismissing personnel. They must comply with employment mandates, including, payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, accurate designation of employees and contractors, and wage and hour laws. Nonprofits must establish and abide by a broad and encompassing equal opportunity employment policy. 

HR Trainings and Resources 

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the leading provider of trainings, certifications, and resources in the Human Resources field. Organizations may want to consider a membership to SHRM to access resources, such as templates for employee handbooks and policies. https://www.shrm.org/home 

Members of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network can access an HR Checklist for Organizations with Fewer than 50 Employees developed by The Align Team. See the Members Learning Library.  

Through our partnership with MindEdge, you will find several HR courses (with CEU credits) Members: remember to use the discount code to receive 10% off. https://catalog.mindedge.com/wynonprofit  

Compensation and Benefit Report 

The Wyoming Nonprofit Network’s 2024-25 Compensation & Benefits Report is based on responses from 138 nonprofit organizations.  This comprehensive resource offers valuable insights to support your compensation and benefits planning. It highlights key data in pay, benefits, and organizational practices across the sector, including benchmarks to guide salary ranges and benefits design. This report is provided free of charge to the 138 nonprofits that completed the Compensation and Benefits Survey. If you believe your organization completed the survey, please contact us to confirm and we will email you a free copy.  To purchase a copy, go here.

Healthcare Benefits - Findings and Recommendations 

This document, produced in 2022,  outlines findings and recommendations for health insurance as well as other health-related benefits nonprofits may wish to consider. Download Report (PDF). Please note, this document does not include current rate information for the Health Insurance Marketplace. 

Health Insurance Marketplace: Open enrollment runs from Nov. 1, 2024, to Jan. 15, 2025. After open enrollment ends, only people with major life changes will be able to enroll. More than 21.4 million people nationwide signed up for new coverage or re-enrolled in existing plans during the last open enrollment season, including more than 42,000 people in Wyoming. Many qualified for tax credits and other cost-saving measures that made their coverage more affordable. Enroll Wyoming is available as a resource for people who would like help to review their options. Their skilled health insurance navigators provide free assistance thanks to grant funding. Simply visit enrollwyo.org, connect with Calendly, or call 211 to talk to a navigator.

Member Benefits 

Be sure to check out our member benefits for information on HR related benefits and services (background checks, dental insurance, HRAs, counseling services, and consulting).  

Business and Consultant Directory 

See our Directory for business members that provide services specific to this topic area. 

View our Business and Consultant Directory

Volunteers 

In the initial phases of many nonprofit organizations and throughout various stages of their life cycle, engaging volunteers is crucial. This engagement not only strengthens the capacity of nonprofits but also establishes a vital link between these organizations and their communities. Volunteers contribute essential skills, connections, insights, and resources, serving as valuable advocates and public relations ambassadors. Nonprofits are obligated to act as responsible stewards of the skills, energy, and time that volunteers contribute. To effectively channel volunteer efforts toward advancing the organization's mission, nonprofits should establish thoughtful structures and processes for managing volunteer time and abilities. 

ServeWyoming promotes collaborative efforts among private, non-profit, and governmental organizations that advance community service, volunteer programs and activities in each Wyoming community.  ServeWyoming is our State’s center for volunteerism and AmeriCorps service. https://servewyoming.org/