by Cameron Kobes | May 11, 2018 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management, Recruiters
Serving as the leader in a nonprofit is a rewarding role, and many nonprofit executives choose to remain in their role for years. However, whether through planned retirement or through unexpected changes in the organization, every executive role will eventually need... by Cameron Kobes | Feb 23, 2018 | Advice, Job Seekers
Lawsuits and liability claims have developed a fairly negative reputation, and it’s true that hardly anybody wants to go through the time, trouble of an unnecessary legal process. That being said, lawsuits serve a meaningful purpose. They help to protect the rights of... by Cameron Kobes | Jan 19, 2018 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Lauren Danziger serves as the Executive Director of the Meatpacking Improvement District, a nonprofit serving the historical Meatpacking District neighborhood in Manhattan. This role supports the financial development of the neighborhood through the management of... by Cameron Kobes | Nov 14, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
While the world of nonprofits is known for favoring altruism and the public good, all employees still expect to earn fair compensation for their labor. When it comes to interviewing for a nonprofit position, the topic of salary and compensation is an understandable... by Cameron Kobes | Sep 19, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
Gaining membership in a board of directors is a complex process. The board, whether in a non-profit context or a corporate context, requires individuals of leadership and stamina, individuals willing to devote significant time and resources to the advancement of their... by Cameron Kobes | Jul 28, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Recruiters
For young people in the United States, finding a career path after college can be exciting, daunting, and frightening. For one, it bears with it the question of whether all the time and money spent on education was worthwhile. Additionally, many young people feel that... by Cameron Kobes | Jul 10, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management, Recruiters
In 1993 Wendy Lazarus and Laurie Lipper co-founded The Children’s Partnership nonprofit organization, and they served as co-presidents until 2015, when they turned the leadership over to Mayra E. Alvarez (Koenig). The process of transitioning between leaders in a... by Laura Gassner Otting | Jun 16, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Functional vs Chronological: Which Resume Format is Best? The purpose of a resume is to land an interview. Nothing more, nothing less. It need not exclaim to tell a potential employer why they must hire you this instant, but rather, get your foot in the door to tell... by Cameron Kobes | May 23, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Management, Recruiters
In Karen Alphonse’s four-part article series, she addresses the various aspects of hiring and recruiting in the higher levels of the nonprofit sector. In her third part of the series, “References: How to Get Great Input, Part Three” she addresses the best way to... by Cameron Kobes | Apr 6, 2017 | Advice, Job Seekers, Management
In certain professions and certain fields, it’s acceptable to hire just about anybody. A key role in a nonprofit is not one of those professions. Any key role—CEO, financial officer, resource manager, etc.—require a highly qualified candidate with demonstrable skill... by Cameron Kobes | Mar 30, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Management, Recruiters
One pertinent challenge facing nonprofit organizations today is leadership turnover, as described in the article The Nonprofit Leadership Development Strategy, from the Stanford Social Innovation Review. A significant number of nonprofit executives and managers have... by Cameron Kobes | Feb 26, 2017 | Advice, Management, Recruiters
Napoleon Bonaparte allegedly once said that an army marches on its stomach, meaning that an army can only function if it has adequate supplies and food. This maxim applies to the modern world of nonprofit management as well, as a nonprofit ‘marches’ on its financial... by Cameron Kobes | Jan 26, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
A trend has been taking place in the world of business, with consequences for the way nonprofit organizations recruit and grow. According to David E. Edell’s article ‘Transitioning From Business to the Nonprofit Sector’, an increasing number of working business... by Jay | Jan 4, 2017 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
No matter how senior you are in your organization or how secure you believe is your position, you would do well to take an entrepreneurial attitude toward your career. It is comforting to believe others will take care of you, and it’s easy to become either... by Karen Alphonse | Nov 10, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Q: I have contacted everyone I know about leads for jobs. A few have been helpful; most have been non-responsive. What do you suggest? A: Respectfully, stop and reassess. When people suspect you are “using” them, they may clam up and withhold likely leads or limit... by 0187289787602 | Sep 26, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
There are a handful of reasons people justify not creating a cover letter to include with their resumes. A popular theory is that the cover letter isn’t read anyway. I recently read where almost half of those hiring don’t read them. But, that tells me that almost half... by 0187289787602 | Sep 19, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
Stop and think about those whom you consider “great leaders.” What makes them so? Are they the ones who know all of the ins and outs of an operation and could move mountains by themselves if need be? You know as well as I that the definition of a great leader is quite... by 0187289787602 | Sep 12, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
The amount of resources guiding the best ways to prepare for your job interview is almost immeasurable. In one, quick Web search, you have a multitude of articles at your fingertips showing you the way. In addition to the overlap of information from various sources,... by 0187289787602 | Aug 29, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers, Management
No matter the role you play during any given moment, your ability to listen tends to be a huge key to success in the relationship. Your ability to engage in listening – yes, engage in listening – is often determinant of a good outcome in any exchange. This skill is no... by 0187289787602 | Aug 22, 2016 | Advice, Featured, Job Seekers
You’ve conquered the initial phases of the job search, and you have been contacted for an interview! You already know how important it is to present your skills and abilities in ways that directly connect to the position at hand. But, you also know an interview is...