Chairman and CEO of NFP:Douglas Hammond
New York, NY

After a year that challenged us in ways we never could have imagined, NFP has grown stronger. Supporting this strength is a selfless care for colleagues, clients and our communities; a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion; and a focus on improving lives. All of this makes NFP a best place to work. When the pandemic forced us to transition 6,000 employees to a work from home environment almost overnight, NFP’s leaders made it clear that our focus would be on three areas: our employees’ well-being, business continuity and client needs. Everything we did from there connected to one of these priorities. Our people-first culture made it possible for us to help each other, help our clients and help our communities throughout the pandemic. Arranging hospital care for an employee’s family member, assisting clients with new HR policies, supporting businesses accessing government loans, and connecting with colleagues facing new challenges, our people stepped up in ways that exceeded expectations. Despite the chaos, NFP remembered the communities where we live and work. Donating to food banks, investing in social justice organizations, fundraising for Children’s Cancer Association, the American Cancer Society and Movember, and creating opportunities for future generations through Year Up and GenHERation are just some of our ongoing activities. We also elevated our diversity and inclusion efforts, focusing on listening, learning and reiterating our values. Diversity enriches our organization with new perspectives and ideas and enhances our impact on communities. By supporting mentorship programs, offering resource groups, and providing a wealth of resources, we’re actively driving change one step at a time. NFP leaders also consistently remind employees, clients and partners that we stand against hate and violence and believe that all people deserve respect and a sense of belonging. We always condemn discrimination in any form for our employees, clients, vendors and communities. Finally, we love our clients and the opportunities we have to deliver value that helps people overcome challenges. This, together with our priorities and actions, remains critical to making NFP a best place to work.