Outplacement Services for Nonprofit Organizations
Workforce transitions in nonprofit organizations are uniquely sensitive. Layoffs, restructures, and program changes affect employees, donors, boards, volunteers, and the communities you serve. How those transitions are handled directly influences trust, reputation, and long-term mission credibility.
Relevante delivers outplacement services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. We help you support impacted employees with dignity while maintaining operational stability, stakeholder confidence, and mission continuity.
Our programs deploy quickly, remain hands-on through placement, and give leadership clear visibility without increasing the burden on HR teams.
Why Nonprofit Leaders Choose Relevante
Nonprofit leaders need an outplacement partner that moves quickly, communicates clearly, and stays accountable until outcomes are achieved.
Funding Volatility
Funding fluctuations driven by grants, donations, and government contracts
Service Continuity
Program wind-downs where service continuity and community impact matter
Stakeholder Sensitivity
Stakeholder sensitivity involving boards, donors, partners, and clients
Our Nonprofit Outplacement Model
Relevante combines rapid deployment, structured execution, and personalized coaching to guide participants through placement while keeping leadership informed.
We begin with a fast, organized rollout aligned to your workforce action. Participants are enrolled quickly and oriented to the program, while managers receive clear guidance and messaging support that reflects nonprofit culture and values. For sensitive or leadership roles, a dedicated escalation channel ensures issues are handled quickly and appropriately.
What HR and Leadership Receive
While the participant experience is high-touch, the program is designed to be low-lift for HR and leadership teams.
Weekly Progress Visibility
Weekly visibility into enrollment, engagement, and progress
Milestone-Based Tracking
Clear milestone tracking across resumes, interviews, and offers
Escalation Support
Escalation support for sensitive situations and high-visibility roles
This structured oversight helps reduce risk, maintain stability, and protect your employer brand during periods of transition.
Role Coverage Across Nonprofit Organizations
Relevante supports a wide range of roles so organizations can run one consistent outplacement program across programs, functions, and leadership teams.
Programs & Service Delivery
Case managers, program managers, clinicians, educators, outreach staff
Development & External Affairs
Fundraising, donor relations, grants, marketing, communications
Operations & Shared Services
Finance, HR, IT, facilities, compliance, administration
Leadership & Governance Support
Executive leadership, directors, chiefs, board-facing roles
Research & Policy
Analysts, researchers, policy staff, advocacy leaders
Why Choose Relevante
Relevante is built for nonprofit organizations that need empathy, discipline, and accountability in equal measure. With rapid deployment, personalized coaching, fixed pricing through placement, and a 100 percent placement guarantee, we help nonprofits navigate workforce transitions with confidence and care.
1:1 coaching throughout the transition
100% placement guarantee
Fixed pricing through placement
Rapid deployment within 24 - 48 hours
Clear visibility for HR and leadership from start to finish
Contact Details
Testimonials - Nonprofit Industry
Outplacement Services FAQs
Q: How do we get started with Relevante’s Outplacement Services?
A: Simply schedule an intro meeting with us. We’ll learn about your company, explain our services, and answer any questions. Then, we’ll execute a Services Agreement via DocuSign to begin.
Q: Is there a cost to put the agreement in place?
A: No. There are no setup fees, minimums, or ongoing costs. You only pay when an employee is onboarded and accepts our services.
Q: How quickly can we begin onboarding employees?
A: We can onboard displaced employees within 24-48 hours of executing the Services Agreement.
Q: Is this service available to companies of all sizes?
A: Yes. We support small businesses, nonprofits, and large enterprises alike-whether you’re referring one person or handling a larger reduction in force (RIF).
Q: Is there a minimum number of employees that must be referred monthly or annually?
A: No. There is no minimum referral requirement to establish an agreement with Relevante for Outplacement Services. Additionally, there are no ongoing fees simply for maintaining an agreement with us.
Q: What services are included for employees?
A: Resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, job application coaching, offer negotiation, and more-all delivered 1-to-1 by Certified Career Coaches.
Q: How are employees matched with a coach?
A: We match them based on industry, job level, and career goals to ensure personalized and relevant guidance.
Q: What industries and employee levels do you support?
A: We provide Outplacement Services across all industries and support employees at every level, from entry-level to executive leadership.
Q: How long do you work with each employee?
A: We work with every employee until they land a new job. No matter how long it takes.
Q: How frequently are coaching sessions held?
A: Weekly at first, then adjusted based on the employee’s progress and preferences.
Q: How are sessions conducted?
A: Sessions are held via Microsoft Teams video or phone call. Additional communication is done via email.
Q: Do you offer services in all 50 U.S. states?
A: Yes, we support clients and employees in every U.S. state.
Q: Do you provide international services?
A: Yes. We serve U.S.-based employers with global employees, except in countries where U.S. law prohibits it.
Q: How is pricing structured?
A: Our pricing is fixed per onboarded employee and includes all services until the employee finds a job.
Q: Are there discounts for nonprofits?
A: Yes, we offer discounted pricing for nonprofit organizations.
Q: Are there any ongoing fees?
A: No. You’re only billed when an employee is onboarded and chooses to participate.
Q: How do Outplacement Services affect unemployment costs?
A: Every week an employee collects unemployment draws against your reserve account, potentially raising future premiums. We reduce job search time, which can lead to meaningful savings.
