Inland Empire Resource Network Convening

Practical Tips & Tools Series: The NextGen Workforce: Recruiting and Retaining Modern Nonprofit Talent

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—like "chrononormativity," to create a sustainable environment where modern talent can thrive.

Key Takeaways:

Key Takeaways here:

The Inclusion Mandate: Why 77% of "NextGen" talent views an inclusive and welcoming environment for all identities as a high priority for employment.
Dismantling Chrononormativity: Addressing why 47% of emerging professionals rank work/life balance as a top-three factor in their career choice.
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.

Speakers:

Speaker: Eric Anthony Devezin, Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Student, California Baptist University

Eric Anthony Devezin, Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Student

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—including national quality assurance roles with the American Red Cross and as a former Children Now Equity Fellow—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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Date and Time

Thursday Apr 2, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

Networking: 8:30 am until 9 am
Come early and network with other nonprofit leaders.

Program: 9 am until 11 am

Location

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Fees/Admission

AcademyGO Members Free
1st Time Guest Free
Not Yet A Member Free

Website

AcademyGO.com

Contact Information

Kimberly Hallmark (760) 559-8998
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