How you can get into fundraising from construction/law/plumbing
So, you want to get into fundraising. Maybe you’re in construction or plumbing. How can you start a fundraising career? Let’s start with what you have. You’re probably good at showing up every day and learning new things. When you’re looking for guidance in fundraising, it’s best to start with shadowing people who are already […]
How you can get into fundraising from sales or marketing
This is part one in a series of three: How to get into fundraising from sales or marketing, how to get into fundraising from more blue-collar fields, and then, how to get OUT of fundraising and into something you like better. Part One: If you’re in sales or marketing, the leap to fundraising is not […]
9 tips to create a winning cover letter!
Do you want a fundraising job? What will it take to get the hiring manager knocking on YOUR door and calling YOU back? Here are 9 tips. 1. Be clear. 2. Be concise. 3. Bullet Points. 4. Convey your passion. 5. Convey your experience as it relates to their job tasks. 6. Show that you’ve […]
Freelancing your Fundraising Career
Why not do it?
Because you really like your boss
Because having a steady meager paycheck appeals to you.
Open the Door to the Job You Want
Elementary my dear: How to interview and find out if your boss is a bully
When you go in for that nonprofit job interview, pretend you’re Sherlock Holmes. Nothing escapes you. Look around. Is this environment going to support you and your goals? What kind of question is that? Isn’t everyone scrambling to find a job? Even if you are scrambling, and you feel that you HAVE TO take the job, these questions are here to help you decide if this job is going to be a difficult one.
