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A new campaign highlights professional opportunities in the nonprofit sector in Minnesota
Abby Flottemesch sees her work as more than just a paycheck. With more than five years of professional nonprofit experience at home
and abroad, this Minnesota native has plenty of expertise to qualify for several private sector positions. But for herself and her career, the
nonprofit sector provides something more—the ability to make a difference in people’s lives. For her, it’s personal.
Flottemesch is one of many nonprofit professionals who shares her story during Nonprofit Career Month—a new campaign piloted in
October 2009 that highlights the diverse range of careers available in the nonprofit sector.
Driven by the collective contributions of the nonprofit community, the campaign dispels common myths about nonprofit work, provides
individuals with entry points to the sector, and allows current and aspiring nonprofit professionals to share expertise.
Nonprofit careers are more crucial to communities than ever before—to assist in the economic development of struggling communities,
to connect people to affordable health care options, to strengthen the capacity of people to prepare for and recover from natural disasters,
and to foster vibrant arts and educational opportunities.
Few people understand the range of professional work available in the nonprofit sector, which can sustain a lifelong career like Flot-
temesch’s. According to the Bridgespan Group’s 2006 Report, The Nonprofit Sector’s Leadership Deficit, the nonprofit sector will need to
recruit 640,000 new executives in the coming decade.
Nonprofit Career Month serves to increase awareness of nonprofit careers over the long term, with particular focus on Minnesota and
four other pilot states. The brand new website www.nonprofitcareermonth.org features several resources for those looking to forge a
career out of something personal:
A special podcast series, with insights from nonprofit leaders like Flottemesch
Career resources and events, including live chats and simulcasts
A special Blog Talk Radio broadcast hosted by social change leadership guru Rosetta Thurman
A Speakers’ Database, a library of speakers who share what they have experienced while working in the nonprofit sector
Employment profiles of the nonprofit sector in Minnesota
A bank of best practices to advancing a career in the nonprofit sector
Nonprofit Career Month is organized by Idealist.org, a nonprofit with the mission to connect people, organizations, and resources to help
build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist has offices in Portland, New York, and Buenos Aires, and has staff
members working from several other international cities.
To find Nonprofit Career Month activities in Minnesota, visit www.nonprofitcareermonth.org/mn. For more information about non-
profit careers, go to www.nonprofitcareermonth.org/career.
nonprofitcareermonth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more ways you can help promote the number and diversity
of career opportunities in the nation’s nonprofit sector, visit: nonprofitcareermonth.org

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Nonprofit Career Month release

  • 1. A new campaign highlights professional opportunities in the nonprofit sector in Minnesota Abby Flottemesch sees her work as more than just a paycheck. With more than five years of professional nonprofit experience at home and abroad, this Minnesota native has plenty of expertise to qualify for several private sector positions. But for herself and her career, the nonprofit sector provides something more—the ability to make a difference in people’s lives. For her, it’s personal. Flottemesch is one of many nonprofit professionals who shares her story during Nonprofit Career Month—a new campaign piloted in October 2009 that highlights the diverse range of careers available in the nonprofit sector. Driven by the collective contributions of the nonprofit community, the campaign dispels common myths about nonprofit work, provides individuals with entry points to the sector, and allows current and aspiring nonprofit professionals to share expertise. Nonprofit careers are more crucial to communities than ever before—to assist in the economic development of struggling communities, to connect people to affordable health care options, to strengthen the capacity of people to prepare for and recover from natural disasters, and to foster vibrant arts and educational opportunities. Few people understand the range of professional work available in the nonprofit sector, which can sustain a lifelong career like Flot- temesch’s. According to the Bridgespan Group’s 2006 Report, The Nonprofit Sector’s Leadership Deficit, the nonprofit sector will need to recruit 640,000 new executives in the coming decade. Nonprofit Career Month serves to increase awareness of nonprofit careers over the long term, with particular focus on Minnesota and four other pilot states. The brand new website www.nonprofitcareermonth.org features several resources for those looking to forge a career out of something personal: A special podcast series, with insights from nonprofit leaders like Flottemesch Career resources and events, including live chats and simulcasts A special Blog Talk Radio broadcast hosted by social change leadership guru Rosetta Thurman A Speakers’ Database, a library of speakers who share what they have experienced while working in the nonprofit sector Employment profiles of the nonprofit sector in Minnesota A bank of best practices to advancing a career in the nonprofit sector Nonprofit Career Month is organized by Idealist.org, a nonprofit with the mission to connect people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Idealist has offices in Portland, New York, and Buenos Aires, and has staff members working from several other international cities. To find Nonprofit Career Month activities in Minnesota, visit www.nonprofitcareermonth.org/mn. For more information about non- profit careers, go to www.nonprofitcareermonth.org/career. nonprofitcareermonth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more ways you can help promote the number and diversity of career opportunities in the nation’s nonprofit sector, visit: nonprofitcareermonth.org