No matter your nonprofit role, these how-to articles can help you advance your career, stay on top of workplace trends, and learn from peers. Read on for guidance on how to achieve your goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you are looking for a professional change, visit our careers site to browse job opportunities or sign up for job alerts.
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Fundraising CareersDevelopment Director Is a Hot Job. What You Need to Snag This Position
Fundraisers with their eye on the job should develop their skills building one-on-one relationships with donors and managing people. -
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6 Tips to Land a Nonprofit Job for the First Time
Recent layoffs in widely disparate fields where jobs once seemed stable — from the federal government to Walmart headquarters to tech — might be the catalyst for some people to head for the nonprofit world, where they can follow their heart as well as earn a paycheck. -
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Smart Ways to Show You’re Ready for a Promotion — and a Few Things to Avoid
Nonprofit leaders share advice on how to demonstrate leadership potential, impress your boss, and advance your career. -
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Advice for New Fundraisers From Folks Who Have Been There — Recently
Learning to deal with nerves and rejection are two of the biggest challenges new fundraisers face, according to colleagues with several years’ experience. -
Careers
How Young Fundraisers Can Chart Their Careers
Early-career fundraisers should explore different kinds of development work, be vocal about their goals, and build a network of support. -
Careers
How to Find Fundraising Mentors — and Best Learn From Them
It isn’t always easy to find a mentor, but the benefits are worth the effort, say early-career and veteran fundraisers. -
Fundraising
The Future of Fundraising Is Here
The new crop of fundraisers is questioning everything. Can they reconnect with the donors nonprofits have lost? -
Leading
For Nonprofits, Remote Work Offers a Competitive Edge
Organizations that offer flexible work arrangements have a leg up in recruiting and retaining staff. The harder part is cultivating culture and in-person connection. -
Careers
How to Manage Up — and Reach Your Career Goals
These days, workers rarely have a clearly defined path to the top of their organizations. Experts share advice on how to manage your career to advance. -
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Service After Serving: Why Veterans Are So Well-Suited for Nonprofit Roles
This Veteran’s Day and beyond, organizations should recognize and tap the unique skills that those who served bring to the table.
