Searching for a job in the Nonprofit arena

1. Searching for a job in the Nonprofit arena

2. What is a nonprofit? For- Profit Non-Profit For-profit corporations exist to earn and distribute taxable business earnings to shareholders. The nonprofit corporation exists solely to provide programs and services that are of public benefit. Any profit goes straight back into the organization.

3. Nonprofits attract people with a passion for social, economic, environmental and healthcare change.

4. These people tend to be: • Idealistic & passionate youth • Career Changers • For whom an issue suddenly becomes their life’s work • Who are tired of corporate life; disillusioned • Those in need of a more flexible schedule • People who have been laid off & want to do something in an area of interest • Those who want to do something meaningful with the remainder of their work life

5. Nonprofit arena today- Stats • 1.574 million nonprofits in US (25% increase between 2001 and 2011) • 9% of all wages in US economy • 10% of total US workforce (13 million employees) (http://nccs.urban.org/statistics/quickfacts.cfm) • 2,176 Associations/Non-profits in Rochester, NY

6. Very significant Statistic The growth rate of the nonprofit sector has surpassed the rate of both the business and government sectors. (http://www.urban.org/index.cfm)

7. Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs in health care and social assistance are expected to have the fastest rate of growth over the next 10 years, adding a projected 4.0 million new wage and salary jobs, or 27 percent of all new nonagricultural wage and salary jobs. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

8. How does this impact career changers? Upcoming needs • 80,000 new executive leadership positions by 2016 and then each year for the next decade (957,000 federal employees who will retire by 2016) • Also affected by retention issues…

9. Retention problems • One out of five employees in NP stay less than 1 year • 25% leave before 2 years • 10% stay 5 to 10 years • 5% stay 10 years or more (OK Nonprofit Retention and Vacancy Report, 2010) • With need to recruit 80,000 new Managers/year, nonprofits are looking at a lot of their budget spent on recruitment and training

10. Career Changers sought after!! Upcoming dearth of leadership in NPs C.C. often bring in strong business expertise They already have leadership skills… They have a passion to make a difference with the remainder of their working lives Many don’t need to worry about finances (See encorecareers.org) …

11. Salary Hesitations… Perception is that people who work in NPOs make 10-15% lower salaries than for profit companies. True?

12. Nonprofit & Private Industry

13. Bureau of Labor Statistics

14. Mid-level and top Management on par With a Master’s & mid-level position, salaries from $60,000-$85,000 Presidents and CEOs make $81,000 - $130,000 Usually very good benefits, flexible hours etc. Note- 70% 0f budgets spent on salaries

15. Where to start How is finding a job in the nonprofit sector any different than any other?

16. Tips to finding a Nonprofit career Know what you want Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer… Build comprehensive skill set Network Find great resources and search sites

17. Essential ingredient to being an attractive candidate Passion! Need to be able to communicate where your passion lies and which lens you are starting from.

18. Know which lens you start from: Organization (Doctors without Borders; Red Cross) Role ( Grant writer; healthcare worker) Issue (Public health; the environment) Population (Battered women; victims of natural disasters) System - Interplay and connections between other lenses – (green movement within the label industry; healthcare for women in Sub-Saharan Africa)

19. Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer Nonprofit recruiters ranked volunteering as the MOST valuable experience a candidate brings to the interview table. • Show all volunteer experience on resume • Include fun drives etc. you might have done in your companies, churches etc., • Include participation in any kind of fund-raising events

20. Why and how to network? Many upper level nonprofit jobs are never posted Volunteer and intern Informational interviews Join organizations like Idealist.org and become part of a group; get involved in LinkedIn discussions. Research other organizations in your community and find out how to participate in activities that relate to your interests

21. Demonstrate a Comprehensive Skills Set NPO employees wear a lot of hats! Management, IT, grant writing, accounting, human resources, writing, editing, networking, languages, negotiating, fundraising, graphic design Show how you utilize various skills, are flexible and always eager to learn

22. Skills Desired How to Acquire Them Gather new skills & knowledge Business knowledge Fundraising Writing Human Resource • Take Classes • Acct. 101 • Grant Writing • Management • Language classes • Get involved in fundraising for a club or organization • Write editorials, blogs, volunteer to make publicity material • Toastmasters Clubs • Help train people in your volunteer work; source volunteers for clubs, projects etc. Research laws.

23. Get Certifications • CPR • In ’Leadership in Nonprofits’ • http://www.humanics.org • Other certifications: Check local colleges • St. John Fisher’s Center For Community Engagement offers classes to “enhance nonprofit leadership by providing programs and resources” to current leaders of organizations.

24. Find & Utilize great Resources • Find good job boards and links specifically for nonprofits; subscribe to email alerts • Go to events within your community and meet movers and shakers in your area of interest • Read regularly about area; know current trends & needs

25. http://www.opportunityknocks.org/ • Opportunity Knocks has job listings, a Nonprofit Wage and Benefit Report, a place to post your resume, tons of helpful articles, and job fairs around the country. • http://www.idealist.org/if/ • Idealist has job listings and hosts career fairs in a number of cities. Sign up for email alerts for jobs in your area. • http://www.nptimes.com/careers.html • Job listings at the leading newspaper serving the nonprofit world. Has a salary survey, and a list of top nonprofits. Advice and assistance from a career service center. • http://www.indeed.com/ • Best overall job board for all jobs, including nonprofit • www.encore.org/ • Excellent resource for career changers- job sites, articles, information • Guidestar.org • For salary information and other great information

26. Rochester Specific links • http://www.manta.com/mb_53_F0_ELL/associations_non_profits/rochester_ny • One of many links to Rochester nonprofits and associations- 2, 176 listed • http://rocwiki.org/Nonprofit_Organizations • Divides comprehensive lists of Rochester nonprofits into categories to help with your research. Every organization then has contact information and websites for further research. • Best way to research area nonprofits. The Nonprofit Career Guide, by Shelly Cryer * Comprehensive guide to finding a job in the nonprofit world

27. Samplings of jobs in Rochester area 1-22-12 • Catholic Family Center)(corporate experience preferred) • Outreach & Training Coordinator (CFC); Manager, Finance/Operations (CFC); HR Recruiter • ABVI Goodwill • Share Point, Web Developer; People Resources Administrator • Teachers needed in six areas (Uncommon Schools) • Building & Ground Director (Metro Center YMCA) • Activities Coordinator (St. Anne’s) • Program Manger for Promise Program at School of the Arts (Center for Youth) • Communications/ Development Coordinator (DePaul) • Grant Writer (Center for Disability)

28. National Center for Charitable Statistics http://nccs.urban.org/index.cfm This is the site I talked about that answers almost any factual question you can have about nonprofits, including how to start one, how to know how they are performing etc.