The perils of peppering a cover letter with jargon
Employers get so many cover letters that you have to make that impression in those first few seconds.
By EMAN QUOTAH
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How to land a job reviewing federal grant proposals
Look for an agency that matches your background: say, education, museum work, or social services.
By EMAN QUOTAH
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Tips on landing a job in corporate grant making
Q. I’d like to learn more about jobs in corporate grant making. How do I get started on achieving this goal? A. You may want to start by requesting informational interviews with a few executives who work in those types of jobs. (For tips on informational interviews, see a previous Philanthropy…
By EMAN QUOTAH
Contributor
Which universities have gift-officer training programs?
If the college at which you’re employed doesn’t offer training, there are further alternatives.
By Cassie J. Moore
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An explanation of Internal Revenue Service codes.
Both 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) groups may engage in lobbying with less restriction.
By Cassie J. Moore
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Tips on getting training as a grant-proposal writer
Q. I am interested in writing grant proposals. How can I get some guidance in getting started? A. Plenty of resources are available to help you, says Gail Vertz, executive director of the American Association of Grant Professionals, in Kansas City, Kan. With such a wide range of tools, you can…
By Cassie J. Moore
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How to make a career switch from the for-profit world to the non-profit one.
Don’t make any bold moves or quit your day job right away.
By Cassie J. Moore
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How to make money on the side as you begin a new charity.
Don’t be afraid to supplement gaps in your experience with the expertise of others.
By Cassie J. Moore
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Can I ask the organization I volunteer for to cover my commuting expenses?
If the organization is unwilling to reimburse you for transportation costs, you can still take them as a tax deduction.
By Cassie J. Moore
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Moving from volunteer work to a paid position
Q. I’m a full-time volunteer for a youth organization. I love my work, but I cannot continue to do it without at least some reimbursement for transportation and administrative costs, which I am currently paying out of pocket all the money raised by the organization goes for its program costs. Is it…
By Cassie J. Moore
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