You may think you need: Qualified, passionate candidates

You actually need:

• Financial reserves of 3-months of projected costs and multi-year fundraising plans
• A staff or Board member who can act as supervisor, even for senior positions
• Clear priorities and criteria for hiring 
• Competitive job descriptions, salaries, and benefit packages
• Staff, Board, or volunteers who have the bandwidth to review applications, interview candidates, and engage in a collective hiring process
• Lawyer-approved employee manual and offer letter or contracts
• State registration, employee insurance, workers comp, and potentially other items depending on your local employment laws
• Payroll system

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