Recruiting business executives for top jobs at charities
Q. Are charities more inclined to fill their upper-level management jobs from the corporate world or from the nonprofit world? A. Most nonprofit employers are more interested in finding the right person for a job than they are concerned about whether a candidate comes from the for-profit or…
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Educational Offerings Focused on Philanthropic Work
Q. Is there a list of schools in the United States that offer continuing education, short courses, or executive programs in different facets of philanthropy? A. Unfortunately, there is not yet one “master list” that compiles all educational courses in every field of philanthropy. However, the…
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Tips on how to create a development office.
Q. My college has always relied on our wealthy founder and his foundation to support it financially, but we are now starting a development office to raise money. Can you suggest some free resources - or point me toward some real-world examples of other small colleges that have started development…
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How do I explain gaps in my resume?
A carefully crafted cover letter, explaining the facts and circumstances, will usually suffice.
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How charities can gain entry to employee-giving programs
Q. I’d like to align my charity with some employee-giving programs at corporations. Can you point me to some advice on such programs, and how best to approach corporations? A. Many corporations run campaigns that allow workers to support charities, often through payroll deductions. In some cases,…
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How can I gain access to a charity’s bylaws?
Depending on the charity, gaining access to these documents may be easy or difficult.
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Setting executive pay at a new charity
Q. I started a charity, which I registered with the Internal Revenue Service and which I run as a volunteer. I am being overwhelmed by the hours I’m putting in. I want to continue my organization, but I need an income. How do I go about getting compensated? What paperwork do I need to complete? A.…
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How hard is it to move up from smaller, local nonprofit groups to larger, national ones?
Personal connections go a long way toward making you a more appealing candidate.
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Landing a job in events planning
Q. My background is in sales, and I have experience in arranging events for my employers. I’m also bilingual (English and Spanish). I’d like to be an event coordinator for a charity. How do I get started? A. Planning charity balls and golf tournaments for a living may seem like a fun and glamorous…
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Tips on finding jobs in public-interest work, focusing on international or child advocacy
Q. I am gearing up for a career in public-interest work, focusing on international or child advocacy, and being deeply involved in crafting policy. I am having trouble deciding whether to seek a graduate degree in psychology, social work, or go to law school. Can you give me an idea of what jobs…
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