Q. I work as a database administrator for a charity. In our employee handbook, it states that the group will pay salaries similar to other charities in our area, as determined by published salary surveys. I suspect I’m making less than my peers, but I can’t seem to find any salary surveys in my…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Preparing for a Career in Event Planning
While education is definitely helpful, the best training in event planning is gained through experience.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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The Limits of Graduate Education
A graduate degree can’t always teach you good judgment, common sense, or how to react in a stressful situation.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Getting Degrees in Fund Raising and Nonprofit Management
Participation in such educational programs is much more important for people who have little relevant experience or who are switching into a nonprofit career.
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Seeking Support for a Youth Group
Over time, the secret to your success will be individual donors, an active fund-raising board, and then the occasional grant to jump-start a new idea.
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Q. I have three small children, and realize that in about 15 years, my first child will be in college. With tuition costs rising, I’d like to plan now for their education. I’d also like contribute toward the education of my friends’ and relatives’ children. My idea is to start a nonprofit…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. I just got a job as the manager of planned giving at a hospice, but have no experience specific to that field. Where can I find information to help me understand planned giving? A. Your first step: Find a mentor, suggests W. Douglas McGaughey, senior director of gift-planning services at the…
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Nonprofits that have audits are deemed by the community to have more rigorous accounting controls.
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Preparing for a Career in Fund Raising
When choosing a program, look for one that relies on faculty members with extensive work experience in fund raising.
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Q. I am an associate director of development at a nonprofit organization, but I would ultimately like to work as a philanthropic adviser. What is the best way to make the transition from fund raising and how can I prepare for this change over the next two years? A. The first thing you should know…
By Rebecca Gardyn
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