Starr Commonwealth has been ranked as the seventh best nonprofits to work for in 2020 by The NonProfit Times.<\/p>\n
This is the first time the leader in healing trauma and building resilience in children was named to the list, which is compiled in conjunction with Best Companies Group and recognizes organizations that are leaders in creating quality workplaces. Of 50 nonprofits recognized on this year\u2019s list, Starr Commonwealth ranks seven out of 50 nonprofits nationwide.<\/p>\n
Honorees submit a survey, which evaluates an organization\u2019s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. Employees are also given a survey to measure their experience.<\/p>\n
Best Nonprofits to Work For were those like Starr that scored exceptionally high when it came to leadership and planning, culture and communications, work environment, pay and benefits and other key factors.<\/p>\n
\u201cCreating environments for individuals to thrive has been critical to our mission for more than 100 years \u2013 that same concept applies when it comes to our team,\u201d said President and CEO Elizabeth Carey. \u201cWe are extremely intentional in building a culture that celebrates success, develops careers and fulfills professional goals. We are thrilled to be seventh in this list of strong, like-minded nonprofit organizations that are shaping a better world for those we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n
From its headquarters in Albion, Michigan, Starr Commonwealth blends three key focuses \u2013 healing trauma, addressing racism and encouraging positive growth \u2013 into a comprehensive model of working with youth that is unique in the nation. Unlike other agencies that focus on trauma and resilience, Starr offers tangible tools for teachers, social workers, healthcare professionals and others on the front line of working with children.<\/p>\n
Through its training and coaching programs, childcare professionals, clinicians, educators and parents have access to Starr\u2019s highly successful and innovative techniques aimed at bringing out the best in every child, parent and community. Many of its classes are available online.<\/p>\n
In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Starr Commonwealth has donated more than 35,000 downloads of one of its most popular online education courses, \u201cTrauma-Informed Resilient Schools,\u201d to support teaching trauma-informed care protocols to K-12 educators around the country. Over the past three weeks, Starr has reached teachers in public, private and parochial schools in all 50 states and 63 countries with this free course, which offers proactive strategies such as fostering connections, prioritizing social and emotional skills, establishing safety and promoting play.<\/p>\n