8 Tips to Get a Non-Profit Job

8 Tips to Get a Non-Profit Job

by Bmeaningful November 12, 2015

Are you looking to find employment in the non-profit industry? These 8 tips will be helpful to you in your job search!

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Is the Sector Doing Enough to Recruit and Retain Good Young Fundraisers

Is the Sector Doing Enough to Recruit and Retain Good Young Fundraisers

by Hannah-Polly Williams, CivilSociety Fundraising September 18, 2015

How can we shift the appeal towards the fundraising sector? There is no black and white answer really, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Is Crowdfunding a Good Fundraising Fit for your Nonprofit?

Is Crowdfunding a Good Fundraising Fit for your Nonprofit?

by Joseph Nelis, ThirdSector August 21, 2015

There has been quite the buzz about the idea of crowdfunding but could crowdfunding be a consistent strategy for the nonprofit industry?

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Generational Differences in Fundraising

Generational Differences in Fundraising

by Lusens, Capital Campaign July 31, 2015

It is important to constantly re-assess the strategies we are using to ensure we are attracting the most optimal fundraising donor markets. With an aging population, strategies to engage Generations X and Y must be revised.

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The Industry of the Future: Charity

The Industry of the Future: Charity

by MitchellKutney May 14, 2015

While one can argue that these technological shifts will likely spur new job growth, there is a real possibility that we are entering into a world where structural unemployment is going to be higher, so what can we today to be better prepared for (…)

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Job hunting? Don't overlook nonprofits

Job hunting? Don't overlook nonprofits

by Anne Fisher, Fortune May 13, 2015

Now that the economy is getting back on track, charitable giving, which took a nosedive during the downturn, is on the rise again.

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3 Types of Social Media Your Nonprofit Might Not Be Using…But Should

3 Types of Social Media Your Nonprofit Might Not Be Using…But Should

by Erin Lamb, Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ) May 11, 2015

Social media is a great outlet for your campaign to reach thousands, if not millions. Are you making use of these social media platforms?

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Ten Resume Tips for Nonprofit Jobseekers

Ten Resume Tips for Nonprofit Jobseekers

by Common Good Careers May 8, 2015

The resume is a key part of any job application, and applying for a nonprofit job is no different. The question is, how is writing a resume for a nonprofit job different from writing one for a corporate position and how can you create a resume that (…)

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3 Questions Every Fundraising Professional Should Ask a Prospective Employer

3 Questions Every Fundraising Professional Should Ask a Prospective Employer

by Deborah Legrove, crawfordconnect July 7, 2014

"Do you think I'll be successful with this organization?" As an executive recruiter in the nonprofit sector I frequently hear this from candidates who are seeking positions as executives or fundraisers. When interviewing with a prospective (…)

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Organizing versus Multitasking

Organizing versus Multitasking

by Sherrin Arulambalam, crawfordconnect July 7, 2014

Whenever people tell me about their ability to be highly organized and multitask, I ask them to elaborate on how this is achievable. I used to think that organized individuals are more likely to succeed in multitasking settings. After all, being (…)

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