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\nPractical Tips &\; Tools Series: \;The NextGen Workforce: Recruiting and Retaining Modern Nonprofit Talent
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The nonprofit sector is at a crossroads. \;As traditional administrative norms clash with the expectations of a new generation of leaders\, organizations must evolve to stay relevant. \;In this session\, Eric Anthony Devezin bridges the gap between public administration theory and on-the-ground practice. \;We will explore how to build "\;value-aligned"\; organizations that prioritize equity\, flexibility\, and the co-production of workplace culture. Attendees will walk away with a framework for challenging rigid administrative relics&mdash\;like "\;chrononormativity\,"\; to create a sustainable environment where modern talent can thrive.

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The Inclusion Mandate: \;Why \;77% \;of "\;NextGen"\; talent views an inclusive and welcoming environment for all identities as a high priority for employment.
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Dismantling Chrononormativity: \;Addressing why \;47% \;of emerging professionals rank \;work/life balance \;as a top-three factor in their career choice.
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The Recommendation Engine: \;Strategies for shifting organizational culture so staff become "\;co-producers\,"\; leveraging the fact that \;81% \;of new talent is influenced by personal recommendations when choosing an employer.
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Speaker: \;Eric Anthony Devezin\, Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Student\, California Baptist University
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\nEric Anthony Devezin\, Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Student

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His research focuses on \;Administrative Chrononormativity \;and its impact on public health equity. A dedicated advocate for social justice\, Eric serves as a commissioner for the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Riverside County and is the co-chair of the IHSS Public Authority Advisory Committee. With over twenty years of experience as an entrepreneur and community leader&mdash\;including national quality assurance roles with the American Red Cross and as a former Children Now Equity Fellow&mdash\;Eric brings a unique blend of academic rigor and practical\, "\;on-the-ground"\; governance experience to the nonprofit sector. He is the founder of \;The Policy Nexus: Analytics &\; Equity\, where he explores the intersection of policy\, equity\, and sustainable community development.

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