Working in a non-profit context often means wearing multiple hats and filling a wide range of roles.

While at times this may mean their technical skill with specific tools could have room for growth, it also means they’ve been able to succeed by creatively navigating constraints and making the most of the resources and tools at their disposal.

“An imperfect solution that exists outperforms a perfect one that doesn’t.” – Share Parrish

What skills do you hire for vs. what skills can you train?

Along the same lines, what is the difference between a capital “S” skill and a lower case “s” skill? (Think: the ability to drive a vehicle vs. expertise at driving a specific make and model)