My small charity serves a worthy cause and really depends on my work as program coordinator. There are only three other staff members. But there is no career path for me, and after six years it is time for a...
I'm in the accounting field for a small nonprofit and have decided to get into fundraising. I've talked to a lot of people about this, and would like to pursue it. Do you have any practical advice on HOW to...
I'm in the accounting field for a small nonprofit and have decided to get into fundraising. I've talked to a lot of people about this, and would like to pursue it. Do you have any practical advice on HOW to...
I am in the process of establishing a foundation and would like some advice on where to start looking for qualified, experienced board members and volunteers to get things off the ground with the best chance of success. I have...
I'm having a hard time writing my cover letter. I'm stumped before I even start typing. Do you have any ideas that might make this process a little easier for me? Writers block is a recurring theme that I see...
Recently, I was in an interview where an illegal question was asked. I was stunned that an interviewer wouldn't check the list of questions they are about to ask. The question was, and I quote, "Have you spent your whole...
My old boss left my current organization a few months ago and we have stayed in touch. She has just called me to ask if I want to join her in her new organization in a similar position to the...
I am 42 years old and currently work at a job that I like and have had for almost seven years. I have more than 20 years experience. The problem is that it doesn't pay very well. I would like...
My question is about finding the 'hidden job market' in the nonprofit sector. Tips for finding job postings, approaching organizations for info interviews, resources to learn about an organization. First, let's define exactly what the 'hidden job market' actually represents....
I read your tips on finding employment in the nonprofit world, and they worked! I've just joined what appears to be a great organization in a perfect job for me. In fact, I'm getting nervous that things are too good,...
