I am in the process of establishing a foundation and would like some advice on where to start looking for qualified, experienced board members and volunteers to get things off the ground with the best chance of success. I have...
I'm having a hard time writing my cover letter. I'm stumped before I even start typing. Do you have any ideas that might make this process a little easier for me? Writers block is a recurring theme that I see...
Recently, I was in an interview where an illegal question was asked. I was stunned that an interviewer wouldn't check the list of questions they are about to ask. The question was, and I quote, "Have you spent your whole...
My old boss left my current organization a few months ago and we have stayed in touch. She has just called me to ask if I want to join her in her new organization in a similar position to the...
I am 42 years old and currently work at a job that I like and have had for almost seven years. I have more than 20 years experience. The problem is that it doesn't pay very well. I would like...
My question is about finding the 'hidden job market' in the nonprofit sector. Tips for finding job postings, approaching organizations for info interviews, resources to learn about an organization. First, let's define exactly what the 'hidden job market' actually represents....
I read your tips on finding employment in the nonprofit world, and they worked! I've just joined what appears to be a great organization in a perfect job for me. In fact, I'm getting nervous that things are too good,...
I am in a senior role and have been working for the same organization for more than seven years. Some of my peers left recently and received a large salary increase for a similar role with a competitive organization. I...
I have been with my current organization for more than 11 years. I worked with my previous boss for over eight of those years, until he retired, and I've had my current boss for more than two years. During this...
I just finished a project that went sideways and I sense it will have both a personal and professional impact for me. How can I recover from this career setback? All professionals have setbacks in their career. George Clooney was...