What Nonprofit Job Seekers

Can Expect in 2011Presented by

Marianita Paddock SnodgrassPositively Your Coach!

February 17, 2011

The Houston Market Houston and Texas top on list of cities and

states not as affected by economic turmoil facing the nation.

Job Openings Climb to a two-year high nationwide.

Layoffs throughout the country are slowing down.

Hiring of fundraisers continues despite economic downturn.

The Houston Market (continued)

Donations down across the board that may freeze positions or spur lay-offs.

Takes longer on average to secure another job.

Possibly fewer positions available. Good time to invest in yourself and in your

employees.

Makeover Maneuvers

Reinvent Yourself

Leverage Your Career

Reinvent Yourself

Create New Thinking Begin with end in mind Create new future that is not a repeat

of the past

Create New Thinking Access current reality Explore alternatives Tap your power

Access Current Reality “Know thyself”

Learn strengths and build upon them Manage weaknesses Understand temperaments

See Strengths and Temperament Handout

Access Current Reality (continued)

Know what you “really” want Do self reflection Evaluate your employability What is your passion? If your finances were covered, what work

would you do?

Access Current Reality (continued)

What is your legacy to current organization?

Develop a mission statement Highlight unique skills and abilities

Create your own “brand” What sets you apart from other fundraisers?

Explore Alternatives Be a star in your organization

Respect your organization Analyze your programs and development plan Steward your donors Position organization positively Demonstrate your value Leverage your experience to help solve problems Evolve as an “expert”

Explore Alternatives (continued)

Enhance Yourself Read Secure additional education or new skills Build on your strengths Cross-train within your department/area Volunteer for Boards/Development

Committees/AFP Pursue CFRE accreditation

Establish mentor relationships Engage your supervisor Discover broad range of same level

colleagues Locate broad range of higher level

colleagues Seek Consultants/Career Coaches Receive feedback

Think about your references

Explore Alternatives (continued)

Tap Your Power

Create your Career Map Look within your organization or outside

where your skills can be utilized Activate your network

Open your “treasure chest” Tackle “F.E.A.R.”

Plan for the long-term tenure

Set your plan in motion Present an upbeat attitude – always! Employ the Three “P”s of personal

solicitation! Utilize Six Steps of Job Hunting

Leverage Your Career

Six Steps of Job Hunting Step #1

ID potential employers Brainstorm on own, with mentors,

(donors), network Make a list of target organizations Check websites

AFP Local Job Ministries Targeted organizations

Check professional publications

Six Steps of Job Hunting Step # 2

Develop marketing & cultivation plan Network Volunteer with professional and targeted

organizations Engage mentor(s) Use LinkedIn, Twitter Attend professional meetings/conferences

Six Steps of Job Hunting Step #3

Prepare effective resume: Summary (list strengths and objective) Accomplishments (primary areas that matches job opening) Work history (chronological descending, job title, organization

and location) Education (no years) Community/professional (volunteer work) Awards/recognitions (if appropriate and have room) 1 inch margins all around, no typos, 2 pages or less

Six Steps of Job Hunting Step #3 (continued)

Prepare for the interview: Know and name your strengths Know how to manage your weaknesses Give brief overview of your work experience Match your skills with job opening Ask proactive and clarifying questions about job

and organization

Six Steps of Job Hunting Step #4

Seek informational interviews Through network determine:

Who to interview (like people with the job you would like)

Ask for referrals Circle back and keep network and

those interviews with informed of your progress/status

Six Steps of Job Hunting Step #5

Ask for the job When appropriate (i.e. after the first interview

and during the second interview) Talk salary and benefits once job has been

offered. (If employer brings up salary, make sure you and they are in the same range.)

Have a fundraising plan ready for the organization for your second interview just to be prepared!

Six Steps of Job Hunting

Step # 6 Thank employer

Immediately after the interview pen a personal note and mail it.

Do this for every interview with every participant.

Transitioning to Nonprofit? Be savvy

What’s the attraction? What organization? Volunteer or internship? Translate resume

Know the differences in nonprofit work Hours Budgets Consensus Multiple markets

Questions?Thank you for your attention.

Marianita Paddock SnodgrassExecutive Coach

Positively Your Coach! Strengths-based Team Building • Fundraising Strategies & Assessments •

Career Transitions & Development

713-582-8615http://www.positivelyyourcoach.commarianita@positivelyyourcoach.com

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