Seeking a job in the nonprofit sector? Join our webinar to learn how Idealist and GuideStar can help you find your ideal position and verify the nonprofit for legitimacy. In this event, we will cover how to use Idealist and Guidestar to find and vet a job, internship, or volunteer opportunity; specific tips to improve how you search, advice on cover letters, resumes, and interviews; and general nonprofit resources that can aid you in your journey. Attendees will then have the opportunity to ask panelists their questions in a live Q&A session. Please join us to see how Idealist and GuideStar can help jump-start your career!
We all have natural talents, certain tasks that come easy to us. When we use our natural talents, time moves fast and we tend to receive compliments for our abilities. Knowing where your natural talents lie is key to choosing the right career. Of course We’re capable of doing other things, but those other tasks usually feel more like work. What do you always enjoy doing, and how can those skills be applied to a job?
A Lesson in Social Media for New Graduates: Meeting Your Professional GoalsRachel Yeomans
How do you use social media to your professional advantage when you're still in college or just graduated? Here are some tips on how to market yourself and your skill set using social media tools and tips. Originally presented to Collegiate DECA at DePaul University.
Presentation given to students to let them know about Fifth Letter, our business philosophy and thoughts for students entering the profession. And when it comes to my "thought farts," this is the presentation I wish someone had given me when I was getting ready to graduate.
We all have natural talents, certain tasks that come easy to us. When we use our natural talents, time moves fast and we tend to receive compliments for our abilities. Knowing where your natural talents lie is key to choosing the right career. Of course We’re capable of doing other things, but those other tasks usually feel more like work. What do you always enjoy doing, and how can those skills be applied to a job?
A Lesson in Social Media for New Graduates: Meeting Your Professional GoalsRachel Yeomans
How do you use social media to your professional advantage when you're still in college or just graduated? Here are some tips on how to market yourself and your skill set using social media tools and tips. Originally presented to Collegiate DECA at DePaul University.
Presentation given to students to let them know about Fifth Letter, our business philosophy and thoughts for students entering the profession. And when it comes to my "thought farts," this is the presentation I wish someone had given me when I was getting ready to graduate.
It's all about the hustle! When you run a small business, you wear many hats. You're in charge of making sure the world knows who you are and what you do. You're also responsible for figuring out exactly how to do that in a way that serves and protects you, your time, work and energy.
In this interactive presentation and discussion, we'll cover ways you can use personal branding, social media, content, marketing and storytelling to raise your profile, make valuable connections, drive more leads and welcome new customers or clients. We'll also touch on prioritization, how to use energy management to maximize your productivity and why you need a reverse to-do list.
Learn more about Jessica Lawlor at JessicaLawlor.com.
Social media for advocacy, income and career Anyssa Jane
Join Anyssa (Richmond) Carruthers and the UBC Learning Circle - Thursday, October 13, 2016 @10am-11:30am
We will be joined by the marketing expert and social media director as she shares some secretes to using social media.
Can you make money with social media?
How can social media help you land a job?
Are some forms of social media better than others in advocating for social justice?
Are there skills you can develop from home that can better help your family, community, employer or you develop a business?
Each session will build and expand on the previous UBC Learning Circle sessions. Come learn about expanding your social media and marketing knowledge-base. Help your family, community or employer through the use of social media.
Presentation for 10/13/1996 onsite at UBC
Presented by Karen Luttrell and Kim Lear at the Editing Goes Global 2015 conference for writers and editors at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2015. Covered opportunities for working with nonprofits and charities in Canada and tips for doing so successfully.
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This presentation explores careers in the non-profit sector in Windsor-Essex County. Learn about the different types of careers in the sector, what to expect in the future and advice that employers have for you now! If you haven't considered a career in this sector, now is the time to see what opportunities it could have for you!
Validate Your Startup Idea via Social Media: HOW TOChelsea Dygert
Use popular platforms to gather data, develop a following, refine and validate your new business idea. You are able to create loyal tribe members and create a barrier to entry to your potential competition!
There’s so much information around scaling your startup, but what do you do when things aren’t growing along that hockey stick curve you forecasted? In this honest, TMI presentation shared during Twin Cities Startup Week 2022, Elyse Ash shares her own founder’s journey.
Everything I Wish I'd Known When I Moved From Finance To a Tech StartupKate Huyett
I spent five years in finance before moving to work at a tech startup based in NYC. The recruiting process in tech is very different, and this presentation shares everything I wish I'd known when I was making the move, including:
How to think about what I was looking for
How to approach startups
Whether or not I should be active on social media
Interviewing tips
There's a version with audio on Udemy: http://bit.ly/14Byvm2
There are many reasons why it is a good idea to volunteer at a nonprofit organization, especially when looking for a job. This presentation is about the why\'s and how\'s of volunteering while job seeking.
Redesigning the employment experience for young peopleLoft2work
‘’Redesigning the job seeking experience for young people’’, quite relevant with our current situation, given that youth unemployment is officially almost 54% right now. The participants of the workshop were a mixture of young students, start-up-ers, experienced professionals and mature entrepreneurs, giving the needed variety to hear many different perspectives. First of Loft2work's Secret Workshops.
http://blog.loft2work.gr/2012/11/employment-experience-youth/?lang=en
Building a foundation for strong content: Defining your audiences and their j...Amber Young
How well do you know your audiences? Meeting and exceeding your audience’s needs and understanding their journey is critical to your website’s success. This presentation covers best practices for creating personas and journey maps as well as how, when and why to apply them when making content decisions.
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.
It's all about the hustle! When you run a small business, you wear many hats. You're in charge of making sure the world knows who you are and what you do. You're also responsible for figuring out exactly how to do that in a way that serves and protects you, your time, work and energy.
In this interactive presentation and discussion, we'll cover ways you can use personal branding, social media, content, marketing and storytelling to raise your profile, make valuable connections, drive more leads and welcome new customers or clients. We'll also touch on prioritization, how to use energy management to maximize your productivity and why you need a reverse to-do list.
Learn more about Jessica Lawlor at JessicaLawlor.com.
Social media for advocacy, income and career Anyssa Jane
Join Anyssa (Richmond) Carruthers and the UBC Learning Circle - Thursday, October 13, 2016 @10am-11:30am
We will be joined by the marketing expert and social media director as she shares some secretes to using social media.
Can you make money with social media?
How can social media help you land a job?
Are some forms of social media better than others in advocating for social justice?
Are there skills you can develop from home that can better help your family, community, employer or you develop a business?
Each session will build and expand on the previous UBC Learning Circle sessions. Come learn about expanding your social media and marketing knowledge-base. Help your family, community or employer through the use of social media.
Presentation for 10/13/1996 onsite at UBC
Presented by Karen Luttrell and Kim Lear at the Editing Goes Global 2015 conference for writers and editors at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 14, 2015. Covered opportunities for working with nonprofits and charities in Canada and tips for doing so successfully.
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This presentation explores careers in the non-profit sector in Windsor-Essex County. Learn about the different types of careers in the sector, what to expect in the future and advice that employers have for you now! If you haven't considered a career in this sector, now is the time to see what opportunities it could have for you!
Validate Your Startup Idea via Social Media: HOW TOChelsea Dygert
Use popular platforms to gather data, develop a following, refine and validate your new business idea. You are able to create loyal tribe members and create a barrier to entry to your potential competition!
There’s so much information around scaling your startup, but what do you do when things aren’t growing along that hockey stick curve you forecasted? In this honest, TMI presentation shared during Twin Cities Startup Week 2022, Elyse Ash shares her own founder’s journey.
Everything I Wish I'd Known When I Moved From Finance To a Tech StartupKate Huyett
I spent five years in finance before moving to work at a tech startup based in NYC. The recruiting process in tech is very different, and this presentation shares everything I wish I'd known when I was making the move, including:
How to think about what I was looking for
How to approach startups
Whether or not I should be active on social media
Interviewing tips
There's a version with audio on Udemy: http://bit.ly/14Byvm2
There are many reasons why it is a good idea to volunteer at a nonprofit organization, especially when looking for a job. This presentation is about the why\'s and how\'s of volunteering while job seeking.
Redesigning the employment experience for young peopleLoft2work
‘’Redesigning the job seeking experience for young people’’, quite relevant with our current situation, given that youth unemployment is officially almost 54% right now. The participants of the workshop were a mixture of young students, start-up-ers, experienced professionals and mature entrepreneurs, giving the needed variety to hear many different perspectives. First of Loft2work's Secret Workshops.
http://blog.loft2work.gr/2012/11/employment-experience-youth/?lang=en
Building a foundation for strong content: Defining your audiences and their j...Amber Young
How well do you know your audiences? Meeting and exceeding your audience’s needs and understanding their journey is critical to your website’s success. This presentation covers best practices for creating personas and journey maps as well as how, when and why to apply them when making content decisions.
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.
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GuideStar's 2016 Impact Call.
On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 2 p.m. ET, we will hold our next Impact Call. Loosely based on the quarterly earnings calls held by publicly owned companies, GuideStar's Impact Calls are the first steps in addressing new definitions of transparency:
Timely—Impact Calls are held fewer than 60 days after the quarter's or year's end.
Interactive—Impact Calls are meaningful discussions about what our results really mean. Participants have an opportunity to have questions answered in real time.
Inclusive—Everyone is invited to our Impact Call.
Comprehensive—Although we report on finances during our Impact Calls, we also address programmatic and operational metrics as well as our strategy. Finances are only one piece of a much larger picture when it comes to nonprofit impact.
Our goal is not simply to report our results but to jump-start the sector’s conversation on how transparency is defined and conveyed across the sector.
A Conversation on Making Data Driven Decisions Using Financial SCANGuideStar
Join Bunkie Righter from GuideStar as we learn how foundations and charities discover the indicators of financial health that matter most. Special guests Chris Percopo of The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, and Dennis Dolbee of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, will offer insight into how they use Financial SCAN to make better decisions within their organizations. Moderated by Ashley Early.
12/3/15 GuideStar Webinar -- A Sneak Peek at the 2016 Nonprofit Communication...GuideStar
Presenters: Kivi Leroux Miller, President of NonprofitMarketingGuide.com; Courtney Cherico, Content Marketing Associate, GuideStar USA (moderator).
View the recording of the presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAVitgLd8Fw
New Nonprofit Profile Preview: Answering Key Nonprofit Performance Questions GuideStar
Preview the beta version of the NEW Nonprofit Profiles with GuideStar’s Director of Design, Sarah Madden and Product Marketing Manager, Krystal Kavney. Together, they will discuss how GuideStar’s redesigned Nonprofit Profiles are designed to help you answer key nonprofit performance questions in an interactive, data-rich user interface.
During the conversation, the panelists will explore the new GuideStar Nonprofit Profiles for several nonprofit organizations as they discuss how to answer key nonprofit performance questions such as:
• Which programs or services does the organization offer?
• Where do they provide their services?
• What kinds of results and impact are they achieving?
• How financially stable are they?
• What is the makeup of their board and staff?
Loosely based on the quarterly earnings calls held by publicly owned companies, GuideStar's Impact Calls are the first steps in addressing new definitions of transparency.
During this Impact Call, our Vice President of Products Evan Paul will provide a live demonstration of the beta version of the new, completely redesigned GuideStar Nonprofit Profiles (read more here: http://trust.guidestar.org/2015/10/29/redesigned-nonprofit-profiles-on-guidestar/)
GuideStar Webinar (11/5/15) -- Ask the Nonprofit Lawyer Everything You Wanted...GuideStar
Presenters: Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Partner and Chair of the Nonprofit Organizations Practice, Venable LLP; Cody Cassady, Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, GuideStar USA, Inc. (moderator).
Decoding the Nonprofit Compensation Mystery: Using the GuideStar Nonprofit Co...GuideStar
Do you know what a “rebuttable presumption” is?
Can you name the “disqualified persons” in your organization?
Do you know why these things are important?
If you answered, “No,” to any of these questions, this free webinar is for you. Join GuideStar’s Chuck McLean to find out how to stay compliant with IRS regulations using GuideStar’s annual Nonprofit Compensation Report.
The IRS, Congress, and donors are all taking hard looks at what nonprofits pay their leaders. Make sure you can justify your organization’s compensation practices to these important audiences.
Getting it Right: What You Need to Know about Nonprofit Executive CompensationGuideStar
Paying your executives too much can have negative consequences: public anger, loss of tax-exempt status, substantial fines on both the executives who receive the overpayment and the board members who approved it, attention from state attorneys general, and criticism from those who oppose your organization’s mission.
Underpaying your executives has risks too. It can cause valuable employees to leave for greener pastures and make it difficult to attract the best candidates to lead your organization.
What’s a nonprofit to do?
Presenters: Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq., Partner and Chair of the Nonprofit Organizations Practice, Venable LLP; Matthew T. Journy, Esq., Counsel, Nonprofit Organizations Practice, Venable LLP; Cody Cassady, Marketing & Outreach Coordinator, GuideStar USA, Inc. (moderator).
Slides nonprofits financial health using guide star powerful analysis for you...GuideStar
How can Financial SCAN help you and your clients gain insight into their financial health and that of their peers?
What financial metrics can be used for benchmarking? How can we determine the long-term stability and effectiveness of a nonprofit?
GuideStar’s Tim Reifschneider will spend 30 minutes answering these questions, as well as your own, in this interactive session.
Tim will interview Peter Kramer of the Nonprofit Finance Fund, who helped developed the product specifically for the Nonprofit sector.
Hidden Business Opportunities Within The Nonprofit Sector Using GuideStar Data.GuideStar
Bunkie Righter, Senior Director of Business Development at GuideStar, will be sharing insights on how to use GuideStar data for prospecting in the nonprofit sector. We will dive into the data fields, such as cash on hand, balance sheet information and details found on the tax document schedules which will help you analyze and better understand aspects of the nonprofit sector, as well as demonstrate ways to find that information yourself. For a recording of this webinar, please contact Ashley.early@guidestar.org
Want to Increase Funding for your NPO? Start by Increasing your TransparencyGuideStar
Did you know that your nonprofit already has a profile on GuideStar? Even if you haven’t uploaded the information, GuideStar has pulled your organization’s basic data from your publically accessible IRS Form 990 to create your own, unique profile on guidestar.org. Through updating your GuideStar Nonprofit Profile on our website, your nonprofit has an opportunity to increase transparency and share your full and up-to-date story with the world. Learn how!
Join us for our webinar to find out how you can update your profile and give your organization the potential to increase its funding through major foundations, corporate giving portals, and individual donors.
Want to Increase Funding for your NPO? Start by Increasing your TransparencyGuideStar
Did you know that your nonprofit already has a profile on GuideStar? Even if you haven't uploaded information, GuideStar has pulled your organization's basic data from your publicly accessible IRS Form 990 to create your own, unique profile on guidestar.org. Join us for our webinar to find out how you can update your profile and give your organization the potential to increase its funding through major foundations, corporate giving portals, and individual donors.
Presenters: Jasmine Marrow, Director of Nonprofit Strategy, GuideStar; Daren Nordhagen, President, Foundant Technologies; Dolores Estrada, Manager, Grants Administration, The California Endowment; Linda Oatley, Director, Partner Services Team, Global Givings
Your GuideStar Charity Check: Setting up Grantee Alerts and Nonprofit Watch-L...GuideStar
Join us for a free webinar, recorded on May 28th, 2015 and get better acquainted with GuideStar Charity Check, the tool that allows you to verify charitable status and monitor up to 20,000 nonprofits.
Did you know you can monitor up to 20,000 nonprofits and receive status alert e-mail alerts?
• Alerts include charitable or deductibility status changes, inclusion in the Automatic Revocation of Exemption list, IRS Business Master File (BMF) exclusion, Publication 78 exclusion, change in subsection code, change in foundation status, Internal Revenue Bulletin revocation and OFAC inclusion.
Join us to learn how GuideStar Charity Check enables your pre-grant due diligence in minutes.
GuideStar Charity Check is the only product in the world that is 100% compliant with all IRS requirements for determining a nonprofit's eligibility to receive tax-deductible contributions.
GuideStar Impact Call 5.11.15
Please join GuideStar CEO Jacob Harold, CFO James Lum, and Vice President of Strategy Mizmun Kusairi on Monday, May 11, at 2 p.m. EDT, for our second Impact Call of 2015. During the live discussion, Harold will highlight several of GuideStar’s partnerships and detail how they build sustainable collective impact. Listen in as Harold delves into the power and pitfalls of successful partnerships, including what it takes to establish a common vision, adopt a shared set of measurable goals, and pursue evidence-based actions that reinforce one another’s work and further the social sector.
Harold, Lum, and Kusairi will also discuss last quarter’s organizational and financial achievements, progress toward its $10 million transformational capital campaign, and more.
Please join us for this free moderated discussion about GuideStar’s social impact!
Impact Calls are designed to be interactive and responsive, rather than a one-way conversation. Half of the call will be reserved to answer questions from participants.
See how leading companies, Salesforce Foundation and Foundant Technologies, are taking advantage of APIs to power social impact. Attendees will learn about GuideStar APIs in the social sector, see specific working examples, and an overview of uses. Part 1 of a series on APIs.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
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Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
2. Hello there!
We’re Matt and Caroline, and we’re
Community Managers at Idealist.org, a
website that helps people turn their
intentions into action.
Our team
● reviews organizations
● monitors site content
● helps you make the most of Idealist
● develops initiatives to engage our
community
3. What is Idealist.org?
Idealist.org is a nonprofit organization that has been helping
people move their good intentions to action since 1995.
Our website, Idealist.org, houses the largest nonprofit job board
in the United States.
On Idealist, 108,000 organizations are posting:
● Over 12,000 jobs
● Over 2,000 internships
● About 14,000 volunteer opportunities
● About 400 events
We also have sites in Spanish (idealistas.org) and French
(idealiste.org)!
4. Idealist is a platform where you can:
● Find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities
● Post opportunities for others to get involved
● Find and connect with other organizations and individuals
● Act as an individual in the community, offering your
expertise as a resource and seeking other individuals to
collaborate with.
5. Today we'll talk about
● What the nonprofit sector is like
● How to find the right position for you
● How to use Idealist to find a job, internship, or volunteer
opportunity
● Specific tips to improve how you search
● How to verify a nonprofit’s legitimacy using GuideStar
● Advice on cover letters, resumes, and interviews
● General nonprofit resources
6. What is a nonprofit organization?
A nonprofit is an organization that uses its revenue to
achieve its mission, rather than distributing it as profit or
dividends.
They're required to have a board of directors, can accept
donations and often have volunteers.
The goal of a nonprofit organization is not to be
successful in terms of wealth, but in terms of giving
value to the groups of people it administers to.
7. ● Schools and universities
● Museums
● Soup kitchens
● Foundations
● Zoos
● Churches and other religious groups
● Research organizations
● Orchestras and symphonies
● Advocacy organizations
Types of Nonprofit Organizations
8. Common Jobs at Nonprofits
● Fundraising, Development, Grant Writing
● Program management
● Direct service - social work, teaching, counseling
● Marketing and social media
● Communications
● Human Resources
● Accounting
● Operations
9. Other types of organizations on Idealist
● Social Enterprises
● Consultants and Vendors to Nonprofits
● Nonprofit Recruiters
● Government Agencies
11. Why work for a nonprofit?
● Meaningful work: do something you care about
● The people: everyone around you cares too
● Growth potential
● Wear lots of "different hats"
● More responsibility
● Work/life balance
● Benefits
12. Know yourself
● The big picture
○ Do you have a professional mission?
○ What are your short and long term goals?
○ Where are you in your career?
● What work experience and skills do you have?
● Keep an updated, written inventory of your work and volunteer
experiences.
● Everything counts!
13. There are five ways to look at nonprofit work. Which
appeal to you?
● Organization
o Big? Small? Well established? Start-up?
● Role
o Fundraising? Direct service? Communications?
● System
o Politics? Media? Foundation? Advocacy?
● Issue
o Poverty? Education? The environment?
● Population
Know what you want: The Five Lenses
14. Know what you want: Career Tracks
● Visit job search sites (like Idealist) and find fifty
jobs you like, regardless of location, salary, and
qualifications.
● Discover what they have in common using the
five lenses (Organization, Role, System, Issue,
Population)
● Evaluate your observations. Did anything
surprise you?
16. Ways to use Idealist
● Researching the organizations you’re interested in working with
● Finding internships and volunteer opportunities to build your
resume
● Learning about what might be required of you in certain career
tracks
● Finding positions in your area (or elsewhere!) that match your
goals and skill set
17. Your Idealist personal page
● You don’t need a personal page on Idealist to search…
● Benefits of having a personal page on Idealist
○ Saving searches
○ Email alerts
○ Networking
○ Getting your ducks in order
○ Let’s take a look at a personal profile!
18. Using Search
● Search Idealist
o Keywords (anything!)
o Area of Focus (eg. hunger relief, social justice)
o Job Function (eg. education, organizing)
o Location search
20. Saving Searches &
Creating Email Alerts
● Once you’ve created a search that gets you the results you like,
you can save this search for future use.
● You can also choose Get Email Alert to have a daily list of new
opportunities matching your search delivered to your inbox.
21. Using GuideStar to verify nonprofit status
and obtain more information
● GuideStar is a great resource for even more information on
nonprofits in the United States.
● If you have some nonprofits you’d like to know even more about, go
to www.guidestar.org, and search for them by name or EIN.
● Once you’ve found your nonprofit, you can see information about
legitimacy, budget, operating officers, and more!
23. Quick tips on applying for jobs in the
nonprofit sector
● Be sure to express why you’re passionate about the
organization’s mission (resume, cover letter, interview)
● Show why you’d be great at the job
● Don’t forget to include your volunteer experience
● Be careful with your cover letter, resume, and emails
● Seek out jobs with unique application requirements
● Check organization websites, not just job boards
● Print out your job descriptions
● Just because you get the job, doesn’t mean you have to take it
● One page rule (resumes)
24. Interviewing
● Ask about the dress code if you're not sure
● Say "organization" not company
● Study the organization's website. Become familiar with their:
○ mission
○ staff
○ events, programs, projects
● Come with specific questions about the job and organization
● Be yourself!
● Send a thank you note by email as soon as possible after
the interview.
25. Network!
Explore your whole network. You have one!
Make sure everyone knows you're looking for a job.
o Clubs
o Facebook / LinkedIn / Twitter
o Your friends/family/family friends
o Your neighbors
o Your classmates
o Each other!
26. And be sure to check out...
Articles, webinars, events, and more for nonprofit job
seekers and professionals. On IdealistCareers.org you can:
● Attend webinars and live chats presented by career
experts
● Learn what hiring managers and HR professionals look
for in candidates
● Identify and pursue your passion and purpose
● Explore your professional and leadership development
● Connect with fellow changemakers
27. We're the Community Engagement Team! Call
us maybe?
Matt Cifaldi
matt@idealist.org
Caroline Contillo
caroline@idealist.org
Reach us by phone: 646.786.6886
Nandita Batheja
nandita@idealist.org
Before we get started, I’d like to tell you all a little bit about what I do at Idealist.
visit idealistas and idealiste if you want to check for unique listings, they may not appear on idealist unless someone cross listed them
Action opportunities and events
There are a ton of different kinds of nonprofit doing every kind of work you can think of.
Talk about 501 c 3 status, and international nonprofits (Charities)
There are some positions specific to nonprofits, but many jobs are in both the for profit and nonprofit sector. Anything you can do in the for profit sector, you can do for a nonprofit
Social enterprise definition - using market/business strategies to achieve a social good/ they have a mission statement / in the usa, many are b corps
You may already know what you want, but in case you don’t, we have some tips
Before you start searching for a job in the nonprofit sector, you should know the advantages that come with working in the sector.
Also, it’s important to be aware of what you want in a job, and what you have to offer potential employers. It will save you time, since you don’t really want to apply to jobs you don’t want.
To help you figure out what type of position you should apply for, we have a handy exercise we call “The Five Lenses”. There are many ways to look at jobs in the nonprofit sector, and this is just one of them.
To do this exercise, take any job at a nonprofit organization, and try to define it using these lenses.
Organization…. is it big or small? Red cross or soup kitchen?
Role….. what will you actually be doing in this job? Fundraising? Administration? Advocacy?
System… what work does the nonprofit actually do? There are thousands of different types of nonprofits. A foundation gives money to other nonprofits, a political campaign is very different from a nonprofit advocacy organization… the list goes on. Try to figure out how the nonprofit achieves its mission.
Issue…. what do they focus on improving/fixing/helping
Population… some serve very broad populations, others very narrow
Now that we’ve given you these five lenses, here’s a way to use them.
Search for about fifty (if you’re ambitious, otherwise start with 15) jobs that you really like.
DO NOT REGARD: location, salary, qualifications.
DO REGARD: your interest in them.
Lay them out, and find the commonalities between them using the five lenses.
What do the majority of them have in common? Write it down. Reflect.
Now that you have an idea of what sort of work you’d like to do, you can use Idealist to find the right job for you.
Saving searches is a great time-saver!
There are a ton of tips for applying for a nonprofit job, here’s a few of what we think are the most useful.
Cover letters: this applies to all jobs, not just nonprofit. Have a unique cover letter! If you’re applying to dozens of jobs, double and triple check your emails and cover letters to make sure they are addressed to the right organization!
At Idealist, we look at questions or cover letters first. Quality of writing, personality. Your school/GPA matters, but not much compared to work history, volunteering.
Whether in a cover letter or an interview, express why you’re passionate about the org’s mission. Back it up with things you’ve done, or a reason why you’re so passionate. Don’t make something up! If you’re not genuinely excited about what a nonprofit does, you probably don’t want to work there.
Ask what people are already doing. Suggest MeetUp, YNPN
We have tons of resources on our site and are constantly putting up blog posts to help guide you in your search for jobs and volunteer opportunities, so check it out! You can also try these career advice sites.
Idealist.org/info/Volunteer
Askamanager.com
evilhrlady.com