Development Jobs for Nonprofits
Q. It’s hard not to notice that nine out of 10 nonprofit job listings are in fund raising. Are development jobs the standard entry-level positions, and are they often a steppingstone to program-related jobs? A. Because there are many different kinds of fund-raising positions, it’s possible that…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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By Alison Stein Wellner
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Finding Work in Prospect Research
You have to be curious, and have to have an ability to understand that when you find one piece of information, it will lead you to a number of other places.
By Sandy Asirvatham
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Q: I’m a college professor who is about to retire. I spent 10 years as an administrator and am familiar with budgets, grant requests, personnel matters, etc. I’d love to find a part-time volunteer position with a charity. Are there any “help wanted” ads for such spots? A: First of all, you should…
By Sandy Asirvatham
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Development Jobs in Secondary Education
Q: I’ve had lots of experience in fund raising for social-service organizations, which have tended to be “lean” organizations in which I’ve worked alone or with a part-time assistant. I’ve recently tried to move up into jobs at private elementary and high schools, which usually have more…
By Sandy Asirvatham
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Q: I’m in the Midwest and am trying to come up with appropriate salary ranges for staff members of a nonprofit organization I’m starting. What is the best way to do that? A: Depending on your location, your state nonprofit association may have information and guidelines to help you. All state…
By Sandy Asirvatham
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Recruiters for Nonprofit Careers
Q: Can you recommend any recruiters who specialize in nonprofit careers? A: Because recruiters advertise with The Chronicle, we are not in a position to recommend any in particular. As with so many aspects of career advancement, your best bet may be to ask your network of friends and colleagues for…
By Sandy Asirvatham
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Learning How to Write Grant-Proposals
Grant-proposal writing is becoming an established profession, both for in-house personnel and consultants.
By Sandy Asirvatham
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Moving Up in the Nonprofit World
To get to the next level, you might have to strengthen yourself in areas, through academic courses or professional seminars.
By Sandy Asirvatham
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