Transitioning Away from a Nonprofit Career
Q. I’m a native New Yorker with a background in finance who’s been working for a nonprofit organization in the Middle East for the past three years. I’m working in program development and training now, but would eventually like to return to New York and work for a multinational for-profit company.…
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Many organizations would love to have a more diverse staff, and there are very few minorities in the fund-raising profession right now.
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Experts Offer Advice to Inexperienced Human-Resources Managers
Set up a private office, get to know the organization’s leadership, find support with professionals at other nonprofits, and other tips from experienced leaders.
By Jeffrey Klineman
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Use the back-door approach by contacting the nonprofits in your target city to inquire which headhunters they retain.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. I’ve received information from Moveon.org that the Federal Election Commission has proposed new rules, under which nonprofit groups that advocate for a variety of causes (cancer research, poverty issues, the environment, etc.) could be transformed into political-action committees if they…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Eighty-nine percent of all nonprofit groups provide liability insurance for their trustees.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Determining an Executive’s Salary
Q. We’re starting a new nonprofit organization in central Florida, offering after-school classes in the performing arts. We are all new to the world of charities, and are trying to determine what to pay our first president. How do we find the information we need to come up with a decent starting…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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When you’re just starting out, talk about your organization with everyone you meet.
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Preparing for a Nonprofit Career
To focus your goals, consider taking a self-assessment test to help you understand your strengths and skills.
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Comprehensively scan the ‘issue landscape’ before starting.
By Rebecca Gardyn
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