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AmyPotthast

Portland, OR

Program director, Idealist.org

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AmyPotthast FYI - Grad school seekers and do-gooders - check out the Idealist Grad Fairs tonight in LA (http://bit.ly/SummerFairLA) and Thursday night in San Francisco (http://bit.ly/SummerFairSF). FREE + open to the public. Idealist Grad Fairs are for undergrads, professionals, and anyone thinking of going to grad school. Learn about 75 different graduate schools with degrees such as social work, public health, public administration, international affairs, information science, and more.

34 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers, Non-Profit Management and Government and Public-Sector 1 more

Nola Akiwowo Just have to ask.... I love my current gig at my non-profit, and would like to prep myself for upper management / executive status one day. Should I consider grad school in non-profit management or public policy? Should I just take certificate courses? Or should I stick with learning on the job?

39 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

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Richard Dedor: Definitely get a mentor in the arena, in the specific Non-Profit subject area you want to move into and build a solid relationship with them! Good ...MoreDefinitely get a mentor in the arena, in the specific Non-Profit subject area you want to move into and build a solid relationship with them! Good luck!
36 weeks ago

Whitney May Parker: Hi Nola, You might consider an executive course like the one at Syracuse: MoreHi Nola, You might consider an executive course like the one at Syracuse: http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/leadershipinstitute/ -- Also, you might be interested in a recent article I co-authored on trends related to nonprofits: http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2011/05/24/three-predictions-on-the-futu...
36 weeks ago

AmyPotthast Hey everyone, the summer Idealist Grad Fairs are coming up in LA, San Francisco, New York, Washington DC + Chicago in June: http://www.gradfairs.idealist.org — check out top public-interest grad schools from around the country. Free + open to the public - all take place in the evening so working professionals can participate.

37 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers, Social Workers, Non-Profit Management, Government and Public-Sector and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more

Hannah Kane I'm running into some resistance at my internship for my MSW program-- I have a lot of cool ideas that I think would really enhance my role and the organization's work, but my supervisor never goes for my ideas, even though my current role leaves me with a lot of down time that I think I could fill with my projects. Should I just drop it? How could I implement my ideas without causing problems with my supervisor?

60 weeks ago from Graduate Students, Nonprofiteers, Immigration Professionals, Social Workers and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more

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Amy Haffner: Hi Hannah -- I can empathize. I run into this issue as a recent graduate who was an intern in the same department at the same company where I now ...MoreHi Hannah -- I can empathize. I run into this issue as a recent graduate who was an intern in the same department at the same company where I now work full-time. I think Kimberly has a great point, though. I'd focus on communicating that you need more x - challenging projects, exposure to improving process, etc - and ask in what ways your boss thinks you can get that experience. Let us know how your "negotiation" with him/her goes!
60 weeks ago

cynthia phillips: I have always found that by posing your ideas as a question, rather than an idea, has worked for me. For example "Do you think XYZ might be a ...MoreI have always found that by posing your ideas as a question, rather than an idea, has worked for me. For example "Do you think XYZ might be a viable alternative?". Then be sure to ask why it will or will not work. Gets your ideas out there in a way that appears deferential to your superiors without sounding like you think you know more than they do.
60 weeks ago

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64 weeks ago

Hannah Kane How well do you know the nonprofit sector? This great video from Philanthropy Reports breaks down the makeup of the nonprofit sector and shows just how much it contributes to our society and our economy. http://bit.ly/a71Nsb

76 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers and Non-Profit Management

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Hannah Kane: Well it's a good thing that it's right on the front page of their website-- the video is on the right of the front page. Enjoy!

MoreWell it's a good thing that it's right on the front page of their website-- the video is on the right of the front page. Enjoy!

http://philanthropyreports.org/
75 weeks ago

Darren Lott: Thanks Hannah, I will be using this in my blog - MoreThanks Hannah, I will be using this in my blog - http://changes.worldchangenow.com/
75 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman I came from the non-profit world and now work for a start-up. I love my job, but lately I've been itching to do more on-the-ground grassroots type work. Like two positions ago, I raised money for a food pantry and got to meet the people I was helping every day. I miss that. I job-hop to find more meaning in work... but I don't want to hop from this job for a variety of reasons. I still feel conflicted though. How do you find more meaning in your job or side projects? (beyond volunteering).

80 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management, Nonprofiteers, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love and JobSTART 101 3 more

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Dr. Woody: Rebecca, I really believe it's about stepping back and taking the time to really assess what you value and have passion for in a depthful way. ...MoreRebecca, I really believe it's about stepping back and taking the time to really assess what you value and have passion for in a depthful way. Take the time to skecth out what is really meaningful to you before considering another move/hop (internally or externally). I tell people to spend an afternoon at Starbucks with a blank sheet of paper and see what you come up with. You may be surprised!
80 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell: The reason I started my own businesses is because I wanted to pick and choose what I would work on. I frequently turn down clients if I don't ...MoreThe reason I started my own businesses is because I wanted to pick and choose what I would work on. I frequently turn down clients if I don't believe in their mission; and I frequently take on clients for FAR less money because i do believe in their mission.

Best way to do what you want, make money, and find meaning in what you do; start your own business and make your own decisions.

@Rebecca - based on your blog following alone, I'm sure you could get a lot of business.

I don't have your following and I don't even have time to put up a website, but am good at what I do and based on word of mouth...I'll make more money this year than when I was a SVP at a Fortune 100 company...and more importantly...I believe in everything I do and find meaning in everything I do.

Take a risk...you're only young once. I'd be happy to help out ( ;
80 weeks ago

Jason H. Parker Have a friend who just moved to Portland to take a nonprofit job. Apparently the organization is imploding from within, and she's considering getting out of the nonprofit world. I'd love for her to finally be able to find a stable organization in the nonprofit sector so she doesn't get pushed into the corporate world (thereby losing her soul). Any advice from the Brazen Community? She's probably the smartest, most financially capable person I know. Any job leads would be appreciated, also. :-)

80 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Social Entrepreneurs 1 more

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Jason H. Parker: Oops! I did mean Portland, OR. That's the only Portland I thought was recognizable... my apologies to the other Portlands in the world (on second ...MoreOops! I did mean Portland, OR. That's the only Portland I thought was recognizable... my apologies to the other Portlands in the world (on second thought, I've been to Portland, ME).

80 weeks ago

Jason H. Parker: @shana, you're right about the soulful work in corporate world. That's what I'm trying to do right now. Yikes. Anyway, thanks for the comment. ...More@shana, you're right about the soulful work in corporate world. That's what I'm trying to do right now. Yikes. Anyway, thanks for the comment.

And, @emily, I agree on your point as well. Really wish we could set up our organizations to be development based rather than profit motivated.
80 weeks ago

Elizabeth Kohlenberg I'm a financial analyst for an automotive manufacturer and would like to transition to nonprofit. Any advice?

128 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Eileen Terrien: I'd suggest looking for npo boards to sit on. They need financial advice and know how and are a good way to get your name out there.
128 weeks ago

Sarah Hartley: How about offering your services and gaining experience as a volunteer?
127 weeks ago

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