A Guide to Getting a Job in Fundraising or Development

A Guide to Getting a Job in Fundraising or Development: "On the other hand, Amy Eisenstein was graduating from a public administration and nonprofit management program and thought she wanted to be an executive director of a nonprofit eventually. She "hated" fundraising but knew that it was a necessary skill for nonprofit CEOs.

So, Amy got a job as a fundraiser in a small nonprofit where she had to do everything herself. She fell in love with it, to her surprise, and stuck with it. Today she is a respected consultant to nonprofits large and small and a highly sought speaker and author.

Today, you'll find many graduate programs that feed nonprofits with professionals. You can get a Master's of Public Administration, Master's of Public Policy or Master's of Urban Planning. And some universities, such as the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, now have degrees in philanthropy, "



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You Ask Your Donors for More Money All the Time – Why Don’t You Ask Your Boss? - Resource Center - AFP

You Ask Your Donors for More Money All the Time – Why Don’t You Ask Your Boss? - Resource Center - AFP: "The point is that you are perfecting the art and science of asking. It seems like time for a promotion, or for a raise—to be paid what you are worth. That ask, though, you’re not going to make. In fact, you freeze when you think about it. It’s just not done; people don’t ask for raises in nonprofits. Instead, you keep doing your job, and start to feel under-valued."



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12 pieces of advice for folks graduating and entering the nonprofit sector / Nonprofit With Balls

12 pieces of advice for folks graduating and entering the nonprofit sector / Nonprofit With Balls: "12+ Pieces of Advice for Professionals Entering the Nonprofit Sector

Get several mentors. Mentors are totally awesome. But some people freak out under the pressure of being called a mentor. So what you do is find someone you admire, take them out for coffee, ask for their advice, then say, “I really appreciate your advice. Would you mind if we meet up once a while so I could pick your brain from time to time?” Bam! They’re a mentor, and they might not even know it. Suckas.(Note: Do not call your mentors suckas.)"



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Webinar: How to Interview Strong (from either side of the desk) - Third Sector Today

Webinar: How to Interview Strong (from either side of the desk) - Third Sector Today: "Webinar: How to Interview Strong (from either side of the desk)"



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20 Nonprofit interview questions…translated | Nonprofit Nate

20 Nonprofit interview questions…translated | Nonprofit Nate: "20 NONPROFIT INTERVIEW QUESTIONS…TRANSLATED
April 28, 2015 · by Nathan · in Advice. ·
I’ve been in my fair share of interviews…on both sides. Here are some of the best questions I’ve ever used or heard asked, along with what you’re really getting at."



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N.Y. and D.C. Nonprofits Report Increasing Competition for Top Job Candidates - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

N.Y. and D.C. Nonprofits Report Increasing Competition for Top Job Candidates - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Though more New York and Washington nonprofits say they are increasing salaries this year than last, job seekers still cite low pay as a key reason why they turn down work at charities, the studies say. Nearly 60 percent of organizations in and around New York and Washington increased the size of their staffs in 2014, and about 55 percent in both regions anticipate adding more jobs in 2015, according to the reports from recruiting firm Professionals for NonProfits."



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The Nonprofit Sector Is Going On A Hiring Spree This Year: Report

The Nonprofit Sector Is Going On A Hiring Spree This Year: Report: "Here’s more proof that it pays to give back.

Half of U.S. nonprofits plan on creating new positions this year, and will outpace the private sector while they’re at it, according to a recent Nonprofit HR report. The industry is expected to continue to grow as the economy recovers and charitable giving rises."



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Top tips: how charities can attract graduates into the sector | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

Top tips: how charities can attract graduates into the sector | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "The graduate market is at its strongest since the start of the recession and research has shown that millenials are less interested in financial security when it comes to their careers and more concerned with solving social ills.

While this all sounds great for the charity sector, how should charities demonstrate the value of a career in the sector and compete for the most talented graduates?"



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How to Get a Job in Fundraising - Guide

How to Get a Job in Fundraising - Guide: "One of the most important jobs in any nonprofit is that of fundraising. Fundraisers are absolutely essential to any nonprofit organization and often enjoy higher salaries, a top place in the organizational chart, access to the powerful and connected people who serve on the board, and high regard in their communities."



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:Mass. Nonprofits Rank Among “Top Places to Work 2014”

massnonprofit news ::: "Mass. Nonprofits Rank Among “Top Places to Work 2014”

November 15, 2014 — Fifteen nonprofits—10 of them focused on the delivery of health services—have been named among the top places to work today in Massachusetts, according to a listing recently published by The Boston Globe.

Nonprofits accounted for 12% of the 125 organizations included in the Top Places to Work 2014 listing."



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How to Find Your Dream Nonprofit Job

How to Find Your Dream Nonprofit Job: Nonprofit jobs are gaining in popularity. The nonprofit world is attracting more people, including new grads, career changers, and newly retired baby boomers who are considering capstone careers serving causes they believe in.

If you are among those considering a nonprofit job, here are a few tips to help you in your job search.

Are you really proud to be a fundraiser? A new manifesto for fundraising | UK Fundraising

Are you really proud to be a fundraiser? A new manifesto for fundraising | UK Fundraising: Last week, I addressed the Institute of Fundraising London Group’s First Thursday meeting on the subject of pride in the profession of fundraising. I explored whether fundraisers ‘really’ felt proud to be a fundraiser – the emphasis being on ‘really’ rather than proud, because I am not sure when fundraisers are being told that they should stand up and be proud of what they do that they actually know what it is they are supposed to be proud of.

Donor Relations Guru: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Donor Relations Guru: Should I Stay or Should I Go?: The career path of a fundraising or donor relations professional is an interesting one.    After last week's blog it becomes even cleare...

4 Interview Questions You Have To Ask | The NonProfit Times

4 Interview Questions You Have To Ask | The NonProfit Times: All job seekers should know that the way they present themselves in a job interview can go a long way to determining whether or not they get the job. What might not be as obvious is that asking the right questions is a big part of making a good impression.

Job interview questions are essential as they show the employer you have genuine interest in the position. Even worse than asking no questions, however, is asking questions that show you have done no research about the job or the organization. With this in mind, it’s important that you create a list of questions you want to ask before the interview, much in the same way you would prepare key talking points.

Investing in talent: How and why foundations are supporting professional development

Investing in talent: How and why foundations are supporting professional development: Anyone who knows anything about the nonprofit sector knows that nonprofits attract passionate, committed, caring people – but that those people must operate on a shoestring budget, where needs perpetually exceed resources. This “nonprofit starvation cycle” is described by the Stanford Social Innovation Review, as quoted in a sector white paper:

Employee engagement - lessons on loyalty from the non-profit sector | Toronto Star

Employee engagement - lessons on loyalty from the non-profit sector

Last week, Dr. Harvey Schipper spoke with me about managing volunteer workforces in the non-profit world. A Director on and advisor to many non-profit boards, Dr. Schipper was highlighting one of the most significant differences between these particular organizations and corporate, for-profit businesses.

Employee engagement - lessons on loyalty from the non-profit sector | Toronto Star:

Are nonprofits doing enough to help employees retire? | Nonprofit Strategies | SanLuisObispo.com

Are nonprofits doing enough to help employees retire? | Nonprofit Strategies | SanLuisObispo.com: A recently released study finds that almost half of nonprofit employees are concerned about their ability to retire with financial security. This is despite three-quarters of the employees participating in an employer-sponsored retirement savings program, such as a 401k.

These findings are included in the November 2012 report, “Financial security and careers in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector,” written by TIAA-CREF and Independent Sector.

Does a Master's Degree Help a Nonprofit Career?

Does a Master's Degree Help a Nonprofit Career?: Careers in the nonprofit sector have become increasingly professionalized. Most now require at least a bachelor's degree, and to be competitive in a tight job market an advanced degree may be helpful.

A reader asked me recently if she should pursue a master's degree and which kind would be the best. She is currently a grant writer and looking to move up in her career.

Nonprofit career transitions bring meaning - Global Business Hub - Boston.com

Nonprofit career transitions bring meaning - Global Business Hub - Boston.com: Climbing the corporate ladder is no longer the vision of ultimate success for many individuals today across all demographics. Baby boomers are looking to give back to their communities and professions. Gen Xers desire balance and autonomy in their work. Gen Yers and Millennials have a strong sense of civic responsibility and community. These are just a few motivations that have caused many professionals to intentionally seek work in the non-profit sector and transition to work that is more meaningful and contributes to achieving a very specific cause that betters our health, families, children, women, communities, lives, environment, etc. This has been an on-going trend that has grown considerably over the last decade and continues to at a fast pace.

Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Are Not Hiring or Giving Raises in 2013 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Are Not Hiring or Giving Raises in 2013 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Hiring and Pay Are Expected to Remain Flat in East Coast Cities Through 2013

By Maria Di Mento

The sluggish economic recovery continues to keep most nonprofits from giving employees raises or hiring new staff members, according to a study of 6,500 nonprofits in five East Coast metropolitan areas.

Two-thirds of the groups said they planned to maintain current programs without adding staff members or providing pay increases, while one-third said they were conducting restructuring and strategic planning with hopes that they could add programs and jobs in the year ahead.