Member Since April 2023
About
Ellen Miller is a collaborative, creative leader with extensive experience in organizational management, program development, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, service implementation, and strategic planning /positioning. A trained mediator and facilitator, Ellen has a proven ability to develop and maintain strong, effective relationships to create sustainable solutions. She is seen as a problem-solver and innovator in organizational management and stakeholder engagement. Born and raised in Canada, she addresses DEIB and other association opportunities through a unique lens. In 2023, she became part of the Forbes Council for Nonprofits.
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Ellen Miller
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With candidates being more educated and experienced than ever, attracting top talent has become difficult in recent years. To set their organizations apart in a competitive hiring landscape, leaders must commit to elevating current recruitment efforts within their businesses. From taking a critical look at your current candidate experience to leveraging social media to share open roles, even the smallest of changes can be effective in getting new eyes and increasing action on job postings. Below, 20 Forbes Business Council members share additional steps any business can take to take recruiting efforts to the next level.
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Feb 23, 2024
For both new and experienced nonprofit leaders alike, the right insights and guidance can be transformative. Books offer a depth of knowledge and perspectives and can serve as invaluable tools for inspiration, strategy and practical advice. To that end, 20 Forbes Nonprofit Council members highlight books that have profoundly shaped their professional journeys and organizational achievements as nonprofit leaders. Read on for a curated list of works that provide a foundation of timeless wisdom and innovative approaches to leadership and management while also delivering actionable strategies for effective nonprofit work.
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Though a new year typically represents a fresh start for nonprofits, it can also be a time to put well-thought-out plans into motion. The first few months of a new year, while not always indicative of how the year will go, do have a direct impact on how much progress a team can make on set goals. To set the stage for how well an organization is able to weather setbacks and meet challenges head-on, it’s imperative that leaders take steps to make sure the team starts the new year off on the right foot. To help, 16 Forbes Nonprofit Council members each share one task or activity they carry out with their teams in January to ensure the new year gets off to a strong start.
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Unless we treat these ailing caregivers, it will be harder for patients to get the necessary care.
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Here are five workplace culture lessons from Apple+ TV's hit show. (Warning: Spoilers included!)
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An ever-growing number of organizations are turning to organizational ombuds as sources of information, insight and guidance.
Company details
International Ombuds Association
Company bio
IOA leads the global organizational ombuds profession by setting the standard for excellence in practice and demonstrating the effectiveness of the role. IOA’s mission is to support and advance the global profession and ensure that practitioners work to the highest professional standards.