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Dr. Theresa Ricke -Kiely Nonprofit Leadership and Development February 17, 2011

Nonprofit Careers and Volunteer Opportunities. Dr. Theresa Ricke -Kiely Nonprofit Leadership and Development February 17, 2011. Why the Nonprofit Sector?. This evening we will discuss: A definition of nonprofit/NGO Background and information about the third sector

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Dr. Theresa Ricke -Kiely Nonprofit Leadership and Development February 17, 2011

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  1. Nonprofit Careers and Volunteer Opportunities Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely Nonprofit Leadership and Development February 17, 2011

  2. Why the Nonprofit Sector? This evening we will discuss: • A definition of nonprofit/NGO • Background and information about the third sector • Societal benefits of nonprofits • A road map for the field • Current trends, opportunities, resources • Discussion, questions and comments Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  3. What is a nonprofit/NGO? NOW Girl Scouts Women’s Giving Circles Campfire USA Girls Inc Campus Pride Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  4. Partnerships What are the differences? For-profit and Not-for-profit • Bottom Line versus Mission • Owner versus Stakeholder • Transparency • Scope (economic impact) Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  5. What is the role of the nonprofit community? Nonprofits take on the responsibility of eradicating or alleviating social issues. Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  6. Nonprofit Missions • Health & Nutrition (Food insecurity) • Human Rights • Law • Natural Resources & Energy • Peace & Security • Religion • Trade, Finance & Transport • Population & Human Settlements • Refugees • Science & Technology • Sustainable Development • Advocacy • (women, children, disparities, justice) • Children, Youth, Teen • Communications • Conflict Resolution &Transformation • Disarmament • Disaster Relief • Drug Abuse Prevention • Education (girls and coed) • Environment • Ethics & Values • Family • Homelessness • Global health • Women’s health Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  7. 1.9 million nonprofits in 2010 1.6 million registered with the IRS as of July, 2010 300-350,000 religious congregations Scope of the U.S. NonprofitSector Ref: The Urban Institute Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  8. A Snapshot of the Nonprofit Sector The Number of U.S. Nonprofits [501(c)(3) public charities] Filing by Industry, 2008 n=354,176 8 Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development Ref: The Urban Institute

  9. In 1950 there were only 50 nations and approximately 60 inter-governmental organizations. We now have four times as many nation-states and inter-governmental organizations and an almost exponential growth in the number of NGOs. Since 2000, the number of international organizations in the National Center for Charitable Statistics database has nearly doubled. Scope of International NGO Sector http://www.icnl.org/knowledge/ijnl/vol8iss2/art_4.htm The International Journal of Nonprofit Law Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  10. Why Serve? Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  11. Why Serve? Why Serve? • Societal issues are ever growing, much of which involve women, children or class. Women (and men) of privilege have a unique opportunity (perhaps even a responsibility) to help strengthen our communities by sharing resources and talents. • These are a few of the issues affecting women • Slavery Trafficking • Sex trades Abuse • Violence Employment • Freedoms Education • Healthcare Equality • Disparities OTHERS?

  12. Nonprofit Service One can serve a nonprofit in a variety of ways: • Service can be episodic • Drop ins/event • Regular, routine • Board meetings, Meals of Wheels, Hospice • Learning (internships, service learning) • Semester, year • Career oriented • Business supported (HFH build) Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  13. Where do you want to be? And how do you get there? Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  14. Why Research? What about Volunteering? • Provides an opportunity to make a difference • Allows one to gain experience • try out an organization • a position • a field • Teaches you how to lead effectively • Can be short term, long term or for a specific project Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  15. Why Research? What about Volunteering? • What does volunteering look like? • Time • Talent (counseling, fiscal agent) • Treasure (donor) • Understand your needs and gifts- do you have anything to offer? Why are you doing it? Are you passionate about it? • Program (technical) • Leadership (conceptual) • PS Women and wanted on boards! • Avoid episodic volunteerism Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  16. Local Volunteer Opportunities • Boys and Girls Club • Girl Scouts • YWCA • American Red Cross • Logan Center • The Center for the Homeless Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  17. What about a Career? We take all degrees! • Executive • Programs • Finance • Volunteer Management • Program Directors • Fundraisers • Grant Writers • Quality Assurance • Marketing • Public Relations • Advocates And for many entry level positions, you do not need a degree Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  18. Compensation Compensation Can you actually get paid for this? • Median salaries in the nonprofit sector are modest, although among the largest organizations there are some very high salaries • Median salary of $147,273 (mid to large US based nonprofits) charity navigator 2010 • We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. Sir Winston Churchill Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  19. How to get started in the nonprofit sector Experience + Degree + Committed Passion ______ Success

  20. Whether you are looking to volunteer or you want a lifetime career, understand yourself and your needs • time commitment • what can you give- what do they need? daily weekly annually • education, experience or talents • size of nonprofit • Location • culture (of organization) • burnout point vs. motivation • leadership style • Career ladder

  21. Extracted from 2009 990 data located on Guidestar.org http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocuments//2009/237/069/2009-237069110-060c370f-9.pdf How do you investigate a nonprofit? Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  22. Why Serve? How to get informed • Investigate the nonprofit/NGO • Guidestar (US based NGOs and Nonprofits) • Networks (6 degrees of separation) • List servs • LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter • Funders/Donors • Conferences and Seminars • - St. Mary’s Women’s leadership conference

  23. YWCA South Bend

  24. Why Serve? Future trends and opportunities • The leadership deficit • 640,000 new senior managers needed by 2016 (TIERNEY, Bridgespan) • Networks are a primary way to get a job in a career downturn • As disparities increase, nonprofit services will increase • It is a good way to get to know a community and future communities for national nonprofits

  25. Finding the right match • Decide what do you want to do? Where? How long? What type of work? What field? What are the qualifications? Do you have the resources (capacity, money, time, talent)? • Network-ALUMNI, friends, social networking, professors, list servs … • Consider an internship or a similar experience • But most of all, investigate the nonprofit to make sure it is one if integrity Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  26. How to get started • Ask or inquire of people who have a nonprofit background or who have experience in a field you are interested in • Explore the strength and weaknesses • Find out qualifications • Ask for advice on climbing the ladder • Ask for an informational interview Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  27. How to get started • Be a committed volunteer- • research good programs • United Way • Make-a –Difference Michiana • University nonprofit programs • Intern- find out if you like it • Consider an entry level position • Investigate educational options- The Graduate track, Certification etc. • See Roseanne Mirabella’s work at Seton Hall for various degrees Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  28. Partnerships It doesn’t matter where you end up partnerships are the key An opportunity for business and nonprofits to intersect • Funding • Volunteers (Board, Program) • Transparency (e.g. GRI) • Mission Partners Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  29. Benefits • Networking and skill development • Leadership, Management, Conflict Resolution, program evaluation… • Community involvement and recognition • Community Change and Improvement • Making a difference • Forgiveness loans http://www.ibrinfo.org/ • Volunteering does a body good • Heart healthy • Longer lives • Spiritual wellbeing (Haupt, 2010) • Volunteering Enhances Women's Career Development Women acquired, improved or developed • Leadership • Communication • Problem-solving skills • Marketing skills(Joanne Fritz) Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  30. Nonprofit Career Websites • http://www.humanics.org/site/c.omL2KiN4LvH/b.1098907/k.A594/Nonprofit_Careers.htm • http://www.opportunityknocks.org/ • http://www.nptimes.com/ • http://www.philanthropyjournal.org/jobs/find-job • http://members.guidestar.org/GsEdit/showClassifiedResults.do • http://jobsearch.monster.com/jobsearch.asp?cy=us&q=&re=95&lid=594&lid=595&lid=596&lid=593&fn=542&refine=1 • http://philanthropy.com/jobs/ • http://fdncenter.org/pnd/jobs/ • http://www.nonprofitoyster.com/ • www.linkedin.com (must set up your own site) • www.oodle.com • www.higheredjobs.com • And don’t forget conference networks and trade associations

  31. The MNA Degree • Notre Dame has a Master of Nonprofit Administration which covers coursework in both the US and international communities. • Must have at least 2 years experience in the nonprofit sector to apply • Want more information? • Brochures available • Website: http://business.nd.edu/mna/ • Personal consultations available- kbrenna@nd.edu Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  32. Want to learn more? • http://www.urban.org/toolkit/fivequestions/EReid.cfm • CharityNavigator.org • The Nonprofit Almanac 2010 • National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) • www.guidestar.org • http://www.newsonwomen.com/news_on_women/women_in_philanthropy/ Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Nonprofit Professional Development

  33. Questions & Comments

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