Q. Where can I find information on the organizational structure of nonprofit fund-raising departments? A. The Association for Fundraising Professionals is probably your best bet for this kind of information. Try a booklet published by the organization called “Establishing Your Development Office,”…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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If you’re interested in working for yourself, setting up shop as a grant-proposal writer might be the easiest way to get started.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. How can I evaluate salaries for a development specialist or coordinator job? I have recently been offered this job after only two years out of college, but I don’t know what fair compensation would be. A. Once upon a time, you would have had to rely upon gossip, intuition, or the honesty of your…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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If you’re interested in foundation work, don’t rule out the pursuit of an advanced degree outside the realm of specific nonprofit management fields.
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Q. Where can I find sample contracts that nonprofit executive directors could use when negotiating with a board of directors? A. The American Society of Association Executives, in Washington, has a model of an employment agreement for a chief executive that you might find useful. Association…
By Sandy Asirvatham
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Seeking Nonprofit Employment Abroad
When you’re seeking work in the nonprofit field in another country, the most important task is to absorb the major and subtle differences in the culture and day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Registering an Organization for Nonprofit Status
Q. How do I register my organization for nonprofit status? A. It takes two steps to register a charity: File with the Internal Revenue Service to get your federal income-tax exemption, and register with your state. First you’ll want to spend some time with the 60-page document Publication 557,…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Advertising and Marketing Jobs for Nonprofits
Increasingly, nonprofit organizations are looking at the marketing discipline as a path to better communicating with their audience and thus enlisting them in helping them with the mission.
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It is important to realize that charities are not only looking for employees with specific skills but are also looking for people who have direct experience and knowledge of the nonprofit world.
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Q. Where would I find a list of nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that use prospect researchers? A. Your best bet is to check out the member directory of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement. This group’s members conduct research on individuals and corporations to…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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