What Is the Difference Between a Nonprofit (NP) and a Not-For-Profit (NFP)?
Question: What is the difference between a nonprofit (NP) and a not-for-profit (NFP)? Does it matter? Answer: I tend to use both terms as...
What Are the Best Strategies For Running Our Position Search?
Question: We are running an Executive Director search for a small ($2M budget) non-profit in the tri-state New York area. We are not in a position...
How Do I Overcome So Much Rejection In My Job Search?
Question: I am feeling a strong sense of rejection. I keep submitting applications, and then I hear nothing. It has been difficult keeping an...
New Attitude: New Resume
Question: I am sick and tired of working on my resume. It is full of gaps, and I am feeling very frustrated with it. Do you have any ideas about...
Should My Resume Reflect the Unpaid Status Of My Internships?
Question: I am a college student, and I have not yet held any full-time jobs. On my current resume, I describe my internships as “unpaid.” Is...
Is It Too Soon To Leave My Current Position?
Question: I have been preparing myself for leadership for quite some time and am constantly looking for great opportunities. I have identified an...
How Do I Explain Why I Wasn’t Previously Hired?
Question: At my prior job, I held two interim roles. One was that of Interim Executive Director for which I eventually interviewed as a permanent...
What To Consider When Comprising a Reference List
Question: I am preparing a reference list for my job search. So far, I list five male supervisors. What should I be considering when comprising my...
Important Skills For Today’s Leaders
Question: In your opinion, what do non-profit leaders need most today? Answer: No-nonsense economies require no-nonsense leaders. Based on what we...
How Do I Generate a Better Response From My Job Search?
Question: I submitted my application to several organizations where I thought my credentials and background for senior leadership would be welcome....
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