Nonprofit Career Tips for Success
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In the face of challenges in employee recruitment and retention in the nonprofit sector, here are ways you can attain career success.
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Association Analytics
MAY 4, 2023
The more data and analytics skills you have, the more valuable you are to any organization and the more successful you’ll be in advancing your career. Think Outside the Box We once asked a room of data analysts (including our own) where they started their careers. Not one of them said with data or analytics. Are you in marketing?
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Charity Village
MARCH 12, 2024
On May 9, join us for a free webinar to learn strategies for leveraging AI for career advancement in nonprofits. Join us to explore innovative ways to unlock the potential of AI in propelling your career within the nonprofit sector.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 14, 2022
From a professional career standpoint, there are two ways you can look at AFP. The front- and back-end professionals might tend to look at AFP differently, but with the same degree of importance.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 26, 2023
What career(s) would be a good fit for you? These tests are used to determine a person’s strengths and interests to help guide their career path. One great strategy to find out is to try online assessments.
Charity Village
APRIL 25, 2024
Mentorship & Career Launch Program! Dedicated to empowering youth aged 15-30 who are navigating disabilities, mental health challenges, or who identify as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) and equity-deserving, our program offers a transformative journey toward career success. Unlock your potential with the L.I.F.T
Charity Village
MARCH 15, 2024
While employment outcomes have been extensively studied among newcomers, comparatively little research has been conducted on the job-seeking behaviour […] The post Career Crossroads: Exploring Skilled Immigrants’ Search for Employment Study appeared first on CharityVillage.
Charity Village
JANUARY 4, 2024
Most […] The post New Year, New Career: Tips for your 2024 job search appeared first on CharityVillage. Whatever the reason, the new year is an excellent time to commit to your job search journey. Why focus on job hunting in the new year?
Charity Village
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
If you’re looking to work in the sustainability sector, know that you have […] The post Staying resilient in your transition to an impact career appeared first on CharityVillage. I love working with big-hearted people and supporting their inspiring ambitions to promote the long-term wellness of life on earth.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
You will follow the impressive career journey of Lutoff-Perlo, from her stories as an ambitious young woman to first women President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises to Vice Chairman for External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group. Today brings the new and inspiring book, Making Waves , by Lisa Lutof-Perlo.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2023
She encourages women to treat their career like an investment portfolio with early deposits of bold moves, courageous actions, and informed risk. One thing I know for certain that I wish to impart to you: Brilliant careers are seldom built without bold moves ,” says Hunter Arscott. Instead of asking: “How do I balance?”
Charity Village
JUNE 1, 2023
While similar, focusing on skill alone does not offer the insight […] The post The career competencies employers are looking for appeared first on CharityVillage. This challenge can result from a disconnect between employers’ sole focus on skills and the competencies they need.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JUNE 11, 2022
They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. If you focus on developing these skills, they will not only lead to success in your career, but in life.
Charity Village
JULY 28, 2021
This article was originally published on CareerWise – “Your source for career development news and views.” Career assessment tools can be helpful for sparking ideas and identifying strengths, whether you are just starting out in your career, or are ready to make a career change.
Charity Village
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
We can see our work as a Job, Career or Calling. The post Job, career, calling: Which leads to happiness? Shawn Achor in his book, The Happiness Advantage, refers to the research of Yale psychologist Amy Wrzeniewski where she found that employees can have three “work orientations”. appeared first on CharityVillage.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
JULY 30, 2022
They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. If you focus on developing these skills, they will not only lead to success in your career, but in life.
Saleforce Nonprofit
DECEMBER 14, 2022
AthleteForce is a free Salesforce program for UK-based retired or retiring elite or professional athletes looking to transition to a full-time career in the technology industry. The post Athleteforce: From Elite Careers in Sports to Elite Careers in Technology appeared first on Salesforce.org.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 20, 2023
OpenAI’s product lineup continues with GPT-4, their latest cutting-edge […] The post I’m a Career Peer Educator. This was certainly the case when tech startup OpenAI released their AI chatbot ChatGPT for public testing in November 2022. Here’s what I learned using ChatGPT to write a resume appeared first on CharityVillage.
Charity Village
AUGUST 3, 2023
What’s a Legacy Career®? Let’s go beyond the buzzword and dig into career considerations for the 50+ workforce, from both the employee and employer sides of the table. Every time […] The post Legacy Careers® are a powerful answer to tight labour market questions appeared first on CharityVillage.
Greater Giving
JANUARY 23, 2024
Why is a CFRE certification important for fundraising professionals, and how can it elevate your career? According to the 2023 CFRE Certificant Survey, 87% of those with CFRE certifications saw increased openings for career advancement and development. What is a CFRE certification?
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
With half of Canadian workers planning to find a new job or make career pivots in 2023, the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (SCS) is poised to help them design a path to the future they envision with the latest SCS offering: Blueprint Career Services. “We
Eric Jacobsen Blog
MARCH 7, 2022
employees report being at least somewhat likely to leave their current employer for another with a reputation for investing in employee learning and development, according to a Harris Polls study and as called out in the new book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Seventy percent of U.S.
Charity Village
MAY 5, 2023
CharityVillage, in partnership with CivicAction, is proud to host HireNext, a free, made-in-Canada tool that helps employers better hire and retain diverse, early-career talent. We are […] The post New, free tools to help Canadian nonprofits hire diverse, early-career talent appeared first on CharityVillage.
Nimble AMS
JULY 11, 2022
Surprisingly, association professionals continue to undervalue offering career resources, even though it proves to be a huge benefit with the power to drive a superior member experience. Put your association on the map by transforming it into a career resource destination. Use your data. Keep in touch. Activate your online community.
Charity Village
JULY 7, 2022
If there is one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s that a lot of us are looking for a change in order to find our purpose in our lives and/or careers. My program, “Your Career After…”, is about what you […]. The post Your career after … Tips for making a change after a life event appeared first on CharityVillage.
Charity Village
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The Future Skills Centre, in partnership with the Toronto Metropolitan University, the Conference Board of Canada, and Blueprint, funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program, released the Opportunity for All: Improving Workplace Experiences and Career Outcomes for Canadians With Disabilities Report.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
If you’re reading this post, it’s probably because you want resources that will help you improve your leadership skills and grow in your career. . Are you planning for how you want to grow in your career and figuring out the steps you can take to get to where you want to go? . It’s OK if you’re not sure how to move forward. .
Saleforce Nonprofit
DECEMBER 14, 2022
-based retired or retiring elite or professional athletes looking to transition to a full-time career in the technology industry. It’s a “playbook” for anyone looking to build the knowledge and skills needed for a career at Salesforce, in the Salesforce partner ecosystem, or in our global customer community. If you are a U.K.-based
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 15, 2023
Qgiv's "Sustainable Giving Report" analyzes responses from a survey of fundraising professionals and donors detailing how nonprofit organizations have fared in the face of inflation and the Great Resignation. The findings show a need to address burnout and unsustainable fundraising practices.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
APRIL 4, 2022
They are two of the most populous generations on earth, and they’re going to have to navigate a work world full of unprecedented challenges,” explains Mark Zides , author of the new book, The #PACE Process For Early Career Success. If you focus on developing these skills, they will not only lead to success in your career, but in life.
AccelEvents
JULY 1, 2020
Top companies and institutions often use a career fair to generate and identify employment leads, to screen candidates and to hire applicants. While effective, physical career fairs can be rather limiting. Similarly, the size and scope of a traditional career fair can be limited by venue capacity and budget. Define Your Goals.
Charity Village
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
After a year and a half of pandemic disruption, fundraisers are reflecting on their jobs, their careers and looking for professional development that delivers the most value. The post Building your skills and career at Canada’s fundraising conference with a heart. The two-and-a-half day virtual conference will be filled […].
Charity Village
JULY 30, 2021
Want to learn more on how design thinking can help you gain a more meaningful career? The post How you can use design thinking to advance your social impact career post-COVID appeared first on CharityVillage. We’ve partnered with the author for a free webinar on August 26. Register here.
Bloomerang
APRIL 1, 2021
Starting a career in the nonprofit sector is an admirable achievement. As a professional in the nonprofit sector, you can absolutely still work to be the best you can be, developing your personal and professional skills and advancing your career along the way. Nonprofit professionals follow through with that commendable aspiration. .
Eric Jacobsen Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness. Find creative ways of surprising your customers.
Charity Village
JUNE 24, 2021
Being ambitious and wanting to advance your career is a healthy motivation. The post Advancing your career: How to get noticed in a nonprofit workplace appeared first on CharityVillage. After all, self-actualization is indeed listed within Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
Charity Village
MAY 19, 2022
At the same time, the survey also uncovered some of the challenges and concerns felt by employees when it comes to career growth in the […]. The post Hybrid work survey shows tensions between employee desire for flexibility and fear of career limitations appeared first on CharityVillage.
Charity Village
AUGUST 26, 2021
Original Broadcast Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021 Summary: The pandemic has been a wake-up call for many to reprioritize what they want in their lives and careers, and people are leaving or changing their jobs in record numbers.
Eric Jacobsen Blog
NOVEMBER 7, 2021
Gorick Ng is a career adviser at Harvard Collage and during the last four years, he’s interviewed more than five hundred interns, early career professionals, managers, and executives, across the globe. What would you do differently if you could redo the first years of your career? We all have what it takes to be a top performer.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Lauren Grow, director of development at West Chester University Foundation and Elizabeth Abel, senior vice president at CCS Fundraising, join The NonProfit Voice to explore educational opportunities in the nonprofit sector, as well as their own experiences educating nonprofit professionals at the University of Pennsylvania.
Media Cause
JULY 21, 2021
I’m writing this for whoever has been contemplating making a career change. When I finally decided to just go for it I found a new sense of purpose and learned to embrace my nonlinear career journey. . I’ve always had an interest in design and art, but I never thought that it could become part of my career. The First Steps.
Charity Village
APRIL 12, 2022
The post 3 reasons you should hire a career coach appeared first on CharityVillage. The International Coaching Federation has listed the many benefits of coaching – including increased self-confidence (80%), improved work performance (74%) and communication skills (70%). There are many different models of coaching, but […].
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
The post A step-by-step guide to help you take your nonprofit career to the next level in 2022 appeared first on CharityVillage. At this early time of the year, a lot of us start to review how far we have come along in our lives and consider some of those lifelong dreams we have yet to achieve.
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