Development in Demand: Challenges Facing Fundraising Professionals and Employers

by: Joe Brown April 20, 2010

For the vast majority of the country’s more than 1.2 million registered 501(c)(3) organizations, the development function, and therefore development professionals, has always been of critical importance.

What the Hiring Managers Want in a Job Applicant

by: Nichole E October 5, 2009

As job seekers, we all know what we want in a job; what our perfect job would look like, right? Well, recruiters and hiring managers know what they like and don’t like in a job seeker. Just as job seekers have thoughts about what makes a job or career desirable, recruiters have opinions about what constitutes ideal job seekers. For starters, there is no [...]

JOB SEARCH ON HOLD: Waiting It Out

by: Karen Alphonse August 11, 2009

During the past months, several clients have approached us with questions about how to manage a stalled application process. Silence is unnerving for highly motivated executives with the kinds of backgrounds that would have guaranteed quick hire a couple of years ago. The hiring processes, protocols and timelines seem baffling. This article outlines ways you can cope effectively with today’s hiring climate.

Understanding Why You Didn’t Get Hired

by: Nichole E August 4, 2009

Don’t expect to receive feedback as to why you didn’t get a job. Not every hiring manager gives feedback, and others may only give general reasons. It’s frustrating when you hear that the job you wanted went to someone else, but instead of focusing on why you didn’t get it, think about other jobs still available to you that may be a better fit.