The shift to remote or hybrid workplace operations brought with it both disruption and valuable lessons on what it means to truly be an adaptable nonprofit organization. As leaders and their teams adjusted to a digital-first way of life, they discovered that virtual options can offer employees more flexible opportunities while also expanding the reach of the organization.

Going forward, these new ways of connecting virtually with one another point to a future where technology will further contribute to organizational growth. Below, the members of Forbes Nonprofit Council share the lessons they’ve learned from shifting to a more remote and hybrid-friendly workplace and how the changes have impacted the way the nonprofit operates.

  1. Meaningful Engagement Can Happen Anywhere
  2. Virtual Meetings Can Unite A Dispersed Workforce
  3. In-Person Operations Can Still Include Virtual Options
  4. Hybrid Workplaces Can Bring Unexpected Benefits
  5. Expanded Hiring Can Bring In Top Candidates
  6. The Office Can Be A Reimagined Space
  7. Offering Support Can Help Remote Employees Thrive
  8. Flexibility Can Provide Employees With More Options
  9. More Choices Can Create Global Organizations
  10. Remote Work Can Offer More Control Over Time
  11. Hybrid Environments Can Open Up Communication
  12. New Methods Of Support Can Expand Opportunities
  13. Team Recognition Can Build Community
  14. Offices Still Matter, But So Does Flexibility

Read the full article about nonprofits shifting to remote work at Forbes.