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6 Ways to Rock Your Nonprofit Career

by Rosetta Thurman on Apr 24, 2011

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6 Ways to Rock Your Nonprofit Career Rosetta Thurman and Trista Harris nonprofitrockstartour.com

The Authors: Rosetta and Trista

The Book: How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar

If you're not succeeding at the game, change the rules. You don't have to play like everyone else. Find the loopholes.

Develop expertise

Build a strong network

Establish a great personal brand

Practice authentic leadership

Plan for balance

Move on up

Your DIY professional development plan

Develop Expertise

Increase Knowledge + Skills

Don’t volunteer for free (hone your skills)

Learn how to raise money

Take classes or certification programs

Learn someone else’s job

Build a Strong Network

The 60/40 Solution

Prioritize networking

Spend 60% of your time working & 40% becoming visible

Join professional associations

Attend conferences

You are ALWAYS looking for a job

Create Your Own Networking Opportunities

Informational interviews

Start your own network

Build your own “Frankenmentor”

There is no perfect “fairy godmentor”

Choose 3-5 people you admire for different reasons

Ask them to lunch or coffee once/quarter

Establish a Great Personal Brand

“ Brand yourself for the career you want, not the job you have.” – Dan Schwabel, Gen Y personal branding expert

Get a Reputation

Get your OWN business cards

Build your social media presence

LinkedIn, Twitter

Start a blog

Allison Jones

Jessica Journey

Sam Davidson

Write a kickass bio

Practice Authentic Leadership

Lead from the Front

Join a board

Lead a committee

Do a stretch assignment

Outside of job description

Speak up!

Public speaking opportunities

Become a vocal advocate for your cause

Ask for honest, frequent feedback

Plan for Balance

Take Care of You

Develop a personal mission statement

Stop playing the martyr role

Schedule time to reflect

Clear your plate

Move On Up

Forge Your Path Ahead

Get paid what you’re worth

Schedule a bi-annual meeting with boss

Keep track of accomplishments

Ask for a raise

Pursue a Master’s

Let your network help you find a new job

Take the leap

Whatcha gonna do Monday?

Buy the Book! nonprofitrockstartour.com

6 Ways to Rock Your Nonprofit Career

by Rosetta Thurman on Apr 24, 2011

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