For many nonprofits, securing the financial resources and support necessary to operate is one of their biggest and most important challenges. The development professionals who do this work—through fundraising, event planning, and grant writing—are skilled at cultivating relationships with donors …
So you’ve nearly got your degree and you’re ready to make waves in the world of marketing, advertising, business or sales. You’re familiar with concepts like market segmentation and you can break down the pillars of supply chain management and …
This is the day in the life of a fictional grant writer who works for a $5 million regional nonprofit organization with a mission to expand respite care services for families with mentally ill children.
9:00 a.m. : Come into the …
6:00 AM: I wake up and head to work—a 30-second walk to my home office! I go over my schedule for the day and respond to pressing e-mails.
7:00 AM: I either begin work at home or travel to hospitals …
Perhaps the most prestigious job in the philanthropic giving world is that of a foundation officer, also known as a program officer. At the largest foundations, program officers are the elite, intellectual powerhouses behind philanthropy in America and the world. …
When a complete stranger searches your name, do the results provide a realistic snapshot of who you are and everything you have to offer? The goal of personal branding is to understand your unique qualities—ideally those that will boost your career—and make sure …