Today’s economic situation requires employers to run their organizations a little differently now than from even a year ago if they want to stay afloat. According to a recent news article, fundraising, accounting, and finance positions are much sought after by skilled job seekers right now. The reasoning is that in an effort to keep businesses and organizations afloat in our struggling economy, employers are looking for persons who can help save or raise money and who can keep businesses and organizations under a financially watchful eye.

For those seeking fundraising positions, this is good news: of the employment backgrounds mentioned in the article, the national average unemployment rate for fundraising professionals was reported at below three percent. Those in the business of fundraising are considerably sought after as organizations are actively funding missions to help others. Without persons who have proper fundraising and management skills, organizations aren’t able to properly serve the communities and groups they assist.

However, fundraising and business management jobs aren’t the only professions in high demand. Other not-for-profit jobs are becoming more necessary as the number of people needing the services of nonprofit organizations rises. Those skilled in administration, lobbying, consulting and operations are also in high demand. As long as the economy continues to drive people to the services of nonprofit organizations, the job market for those in the not-for-profit sector will continue to fare better against other careers.

Those able to further specialize and hone a niche are likely to find themselves at an advantage when job seeking. For example, with “going green” as the new buzz word for every company looking to fill a green need or help an environmental cause, a candidate with experience in fundraising and administration specifically for Green Companies is more desired than someone without the demonstrated experience and presumed mission commitment.

Last updated on July 29th, 2009 at 01:48 pm