1. Charity is a Growth Industry
for Employment

2. While unemployment continues to creep downward, there are still
many folks out there looking for good, fulfilling work. If you are one of
those folks thefounder of the Torossian Family Foundation, Ronn
Torossian, suggests considering a career in the nonprofit sector.

3. According to the NonProfit Times, the number of workers employed at
501(c)(3) organizations climbed to 11.4 million, which accounts for
more than ten percent of all private sector jobs. Better still, those
employees earned a combined $532 BILLION, yes, with a “B.” That
number accounts for nearly ten percent of all wages.

4. It may not be surprising that the highest concentration of nonprofit
workers were in the Washington DC area, followed closely by New York.
But you might be shocked to hear that Rhode Island came in number
three in states employing nonprofit workers.

5. The bottom three were Nevada, Texas, and Alabama. While there is
certainly a need in these states, particularly Texas, being one of the
three largest states, size wasn’t the biggest deciding factor in the
number of nonprofit jobs.

6. When looking for a job with a nonprofit organization, there are several
things you should look for.

7. A HEALTHY ADMINISTRATION
We all know how tight most nonprofits have to keep their
administrative costs, but that’s not always a sure sign of administrative
success. Some of the most vibrant and impactful charities have higher
administrative costs. Not because they are irresponsible, but because
they have a lot that needs to get done. Much work requires many
hands, which, in turn, leads to more opportunity.

8. A GROWTH TRAJECTORY
A word of caution here. Don’t just look for a charity that has grown
exponentially in a short period of time. Look for solid, long-term
growth. You don’t want to hitch your hopes and dreams to a flash in
the pan.

9. CAPABLE LEADERSHIP
Before applying with any charity, check out the leadership. How long
have they been in the industry? What’s their background? How else are
they connected to the community? If you find any red flags move on.
Don’t buy someone else’s trouble.

10. A COMPLIMENTARY CAUSE
Just because you are working for a “cause,” doesn’t mean you will
automatically leap out of bed every morning, excited just to be alive.
You need to find a cause you can truly champion and an organization
you respect. When you work for a nonprofit, you need to be proud of
the work they do. You need to be able to go home every day happy to
have been part of something you feel strongly about. Not just
something “special.”

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