The mission needs your attention.
So does that staff issue that won’t wait.

When a staff complaint or a difficult personnel decision lands on your desk, you need an experienced HR partner to help you work through it. Peale Piper supports nonprofit leaders with senior HR guidance and hands-on work that account for your board, your mission, and the team you have.

HR consulting for nonprofits

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The same staff issue is back on your calendar.

You've had the conversation with the manager, but the behavior hasn't changed. A complaint needs a response, and your operations lead isn't sure how to handle it. These issues need time and experience to resolve. Without dedicated HR support, the follow-up stays with leaders who are already responsible for running the organization.

A few of our nonprofit clients

How we help

We work with you to understand the issue you are experiencing, recommend a course of action, and carry out the HR work. That might mean preparing for a difficult conversation, addressing a policy gap, or helping a manager follow through on expectations.

Your staff get clearer answers about what to expect. Leaders have support for decisions they need to explain to the board, and fewer unresolved HR issues competing for their attention.

Start with the situation.

You need ongoing HR leadership.

We work alongside your leadership team and lead the day-to-day HR work.

Fractional HR

You want senior advice as issues arise.

Talk through a decision with an experienced HR partner who understands your organization.

HR on Demand

You have a defined piece of work to finish.

Get help with a handbook, performance management, or another HR project.

HR Projects

Your HR leader has left and you need continuity.

Keep the HR work moving while you find your next HR leader.

HR Leadership Coverage

Your managers need help leading staff.

Build their ability to set expectations, give useful feedback, and address performance problems.

Manager Development

Frequently asked questions

The mission and the relationships around it are part of the work. We take time to understand how your organization makes decisions, how the board is involved, and what your staff need. Having that context guides our recommendations and how we help you put them into practice.
Yes. We start by understanding the board's role and how decisions are made in your organization. From there, we help clarify the HR issues, prepare the information needed, and support the executive director through the process.
Absolutely!. We can provide ongoing support, help with a specific project, or offer guidance when a decision needs a more experienced HR perspective. We recommend the scope after understanding your needs.
We'll talk about what prompted you to reach out, how your HR is handled today, and where you need help. You'll have time to ask questions. If there's a fit, we'll discuss what working together could look like.