Through funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Workforce WindsorEssex has had the opportunity to explore the non-profit sector and share what we have found with local elementary and secondary students. This presentation highlights the benefits of working in a non-profit organization and the culture of the sector. It encourages those looking for work or planning to attend post-secondary to consider the non-profit sector as a viable career option. Workforce WindsorEssex has had the privilege of presenting alongside representatives from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

2. For the purposes of this
presentation, a non-profit
organization is one that is:

3. For the purposes of this
presentation, a non-profit
organization:
o Is dedicated to purposes other than
making money for themselves, non-
profit organizations exist to address
community needs.
o Uses any money that is made to further
the purposes of the organization rather
than be paid to the members.
o Includes charitable and non-charitable
organizations.
o Charitable organizations have a special
tax designation.
o Can fundraise and/or apply for grants.
o Examples include sporting and athletic
organizations, social clubs, day cares.

4. Always ask: Is this
organization
making money
off other people?
o
o
o
o
o
o

5. Computers
for Kids
Hearts Together for
Haiti
Big Brothers Big Sisters
The
Hospice of
Windsor
and Essex
County
Windsor
Symphony
Orchestra
Windsor-Essex County
Humane Society
Learning
Disabilities
Association
of Windsor-
Essex
County
YMCA of
Western Ontario
Windsor-Essex
Community Foundation
Workforce
WindsorEssex

6. Windsor Dance
Experience
Community Living Windsor
Essex Region
Conservation Authority
Windsor Essex
Community Health
Centre
John McGivney
Children’s Centre
Canadian Mental
Health
Association
W.E Care
for Kids
Foundation
Family Respite Services Windsor-Essex
United Way Windsor-Essex County
South Essex
Community
Council

7. • Non Profit= no
money
• There are limited
opportunities for
advancement
• My education has
nothing to do with
non profit
organizations
• Non-profit jobs
don’t make up a big
part of our economy
• Pay is starting to become more
competitive
• A non-profit allows you to try on
many hats. This gives you skills
to use for advancing in your
organization or moving to
another organization
• Just about any degree can be
used in one non-profit or
another
• The non-profit sector
contributes more than auto
manufacturing and retail
industries do to the Gross
Domestic Product

8. Almost 1 million Ontarians are employed in
the sector.
Facts are from the Ontario Nonprofit Network and KAP Design.

9. Ontario has the largest volunteer
population in Canada with
5,000,000.
Facts are from the Ontario Nonprofit Network and KAP Design.

10. There are 46,000 non-profit and voluntary
organizations in Ontario.
Facts are from the Ontario Nonprofit Network and KAP Design.

11. The Canadian non-profit sector contributes more to the Gross
Domestic Product than other key industries- including agriculture,
mining, and motor vehicle manufacturing. (The GDP is the value of all goods
and services produced in Canada.)
Facts are from the Ontario Nonprofit Network and KAP Design.

12. Front line workers
have jobs that are
specific to a certain
type or category of non-
profit organization.

13. Such as:
• Social Workers at
the Windsor-
Essex Children’s
Aid Society
• Developmental
Service Workers
at Community
Living Windsor

14. • IT Technologists
• Event Planners
• Fundraisers
• Marketing Managers
• Receptionists
• Program Coordinators
• Human Resource
Generalist
• Research Assistants
• Grant Manager

15. • Manager of Finance and
Administration
• Administrative Assistants
• Public Affairs Managers
• Communication
Manager
• Volunteer Managers
• Recruiters
• Major Donor and Gift
Planning Representative
• Executive Directors

16. “Some people who start off
early in non-profit organizations
have a cause that they are really
passionate about.”

17. “Some of our staff have previously been
assisted by the programs that they are
now running- they offer a unique
perspective as someone who has had to
make use of the service.”

18. “Some of our staff
members started off
volunteering for the
organization.”

19. “…people on the service side of
non-profit organizations have
intentionally pursued training to
have careers in their field of
choice.”

20. “…many
people seem to
“fall” into the
world of non-
profit
organizations.”

21. “…I have seen people end up here in
just about every way!”

22. “The people that we get to work
with.”

23. “We get to give
back.”

24. “I appreciation
having my personal
mission match the
organizational
mission.”

25. “We get to help people and
making a positive impact in
our community and on our
society.”

26. “You feel like
you’ve made a
difference.”

27. “We have a
team
approach. We
are all there
for the
ultimate goal
regardless of
our role in the
organization.”

28. “I get to work
with wonderful
and caring
people.”

29. “It’s a fulfilling
career.”

30. “We have the chance
for continuous
growth.”

31. “I genuinely
enjoy working
with people.”

32. “I get to be part of
something that is
bigger than myself.”

33. Organizational
Listening
Ability to build and
use networks
Empathy

34. Communication
Ability to be a
team
player
Interpersonal
Conflict
Resolution

35. Compassion
Flexibility
Time Management
Common Sense

36. Creativity
Ability to connect
with people

37. “Someone who is friendly and open
minded. A team player with a lot of
enthusiasm.”

38. “Someone who has good personal
relationship skills and knows how to
manage resources.”

39. “Someone who has interpersonal skills and
can clearly say why they want to be part of
the non-profit. They need to be flexible (it
may not be a 9-5 job), compassionate,
sensitive, organized, empathetic and they
need to have strong communication skills.”

40. “Someone who is literate, relates
well, cares and has strong ethics.”

41. “Someone who is ethical,
adaptable, a good
communicator, resilient and has
the willingness to be flexible
with their skills and their
schedule.”

42. “Someone who wants to have a positive
impact and make a difference. We need
people who want to work with people
and better the world.”

43. We will see many retirements in
senior management positions.

44. Fundraising will continue to be high
profile. People are starting to see
fundraising as a first career option,
and as government funding reduces,
the need for fundraising grows. As seen recently, it will be
interesting to see what role social
media plays in fundraising in the
future.

45. Social enterprise is starting to gain
traction. It requires community
minded and socially responsible
people who are able to be risk takers
and entrepreneurs.
What is a social enterprise?
• A business that is operated by a
non-profit organization
• The business is normally “outside"
of their normal mandate
• Any funds generated by the
business is put back into the
organization
• It helps to raise funds to further
support the mandate/vision of the
non-profit (ex. Botanical gardens
being a location for wedding
photography)

46. Experience
helps you
figure out
where you
might
want to be.
#1. Volunteer

47. .
Strategically pick
where you want to do
your 40 hours of
community service.
#1. Volunteer

48. .
What interests you?
Be part of those
organizations.
#1. Volunteer

49. .
Talk to people who work in the
sector. Take advantage of the
brilliant opportunities to pick the
brains of many people through
volunteer opportunities. Ask people
questions- don’t be intimidated.
#1. Volunteer

50. .
Volunteer at different types of non-
profits and in different roles. The sector
is so vast- there are so many different
sizes and types of non-profits.
#1. Volunteer

51. Learn about who you
are, what you enjoy
and what you’re good
at.

52. Take co-op placements with non-
profit organizations: you’re
helping yourself and the

53. Learn about
different
associations in our
region and any
training that they
may offer.

54. Understand the big
picture trends and
how non-profits fit
into that.

55. Work on your
communication
skills.

56. Research
opportunities.

57. I don’t know of
any other career
path that is as
gratifying.

58. A non-profit environment is different
than a for-profit environment. It is
important that you consider it as you
would consider any career goal or
opportunity. It is a viable option and the
opportunities are varied- so don’t limit
yourself.

59. What are your life goals?
Figure that out and then
make the connection to that
through a non-profit
organization.

60. Keep
your
options
open.

61. .
Rewarding is an
understatement- it is
a privilege to work to
support community
needs. The value is
indescribable.

62. .
If you are interested
in making a
difference then this
is the place to do
that.

63. .
Working for a
non-profit is a
great way to
try many
different hats,
and test your
skills and
abilities.

64. .
The pay is
becoming
more
competitive.

65. .
Think about your personal
gifts and interests and how
they might benefit another
person.

66. • It is a professional association
made up of people who raise
support for a wide variety of
non profit, charitable
organizations.
• They work to advance
philanthropy through
advocacy, research, education
and certification programs.
• They have been around for
over 50 years.
• AFP creates the standards for
professionalism in fundraising.
What is the
Association of
Fundraising
Professionals?

68. “phil”
from the
Greek
“to love”

69. “anthropos”
From the
Greek
“mankind”

70. “Philanthropy is giving
and sharing of one’s
time, talent or treasure
for the common good.”

71. We are committed to the future of our
profession- you are the next generation
of philanthropists!

72. Our community needs future donors,
volunteers and fundraisers.

73. It is important that we help you understand our
community needs so you can learn how to make
a difference.

74. #10. You will be part of the growing
non-profit community and change the
world for good!
#9. Every day is different and
offers new challenges.

75. #8. You aren’t just raising money- you
are helping people fulfill their dreams.
#7. The pay and benefits are
competitive.
#6. You get to belong to AFP- a
professional networking organization.

76. #5. By doing your daily work you will
make a positive impact on many
people’s lives.
#4. You will have excellent
career opportunities with
room for advancement.

77. #3. You get to develop relationships
with people who are interested in the
same cause you are.
#2. You get paid to socialize
in-person and virtually.
#1. You get to make a difference every day;
your work matters!

78. Find out what you are
passionate about and see
if you can get involved in
the fundraising world to
learn more.

79. www.workforcewindsoressex.com
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