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Shenneth Dove-Morse Is anyone aware of any low-cost or no-cost workshops or seminars about starting non-profits? I'm in the process of developing a plan for my future non-profit and would like some professional advice on things like non-profit accounting, board development, PR, grants, etc...

133 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Nicole Staudinger: Hi Shenneth. I'm interning with Idealist.org right now and they have some great resources on nonprofit development. In particular, I would try ...MoreHi Shenneth. I'm interning with Idealist.org right now and they have some great resources on nonprofit development. In particular, I would try this link, then check out "Nonprofit FAQs" and "Tools for Organizations." Good luck!

http://www.idealist.org/en/resources.html
132 weeks ago

Kevin S. Simpson: If you go to the Craiglist Foundation website and go into their nonprofit boot camp section, they have presentations on file there that talk about ...MoreIf you go to the Craiglist Foundation website and go into their nonprofit boot camp section, they have presentations on file there that talk about starting a nonprofit organization.
131 weeks ago

Marcela Gutierrez I'm pretty new to the non-profit world (less than two years) - I love the challenges, the networking, and experience I'm getting. However, I don't know if I will make a career out out of it (salary/etc) -while I'm not looking to move anytime soon, I'm curious about what sort of experience to highlight when job hunting in the for-profit world?

133 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

Monisha Kapila: Marcela, this depends on what sub-sector you are working in and what responsibilities you currently have. For example, if you are doing ...MoreMarcela, this depends on what sub-sector you are working in and what responsibilities you currently have. For example, if you are doing fundraising, you could emphasize your marketing and business development skills. If you are doing workforce development, you can highlight your training and management skills.
133 weeks ago

Kevin S. Simpson: Marcela, there is no one standard set of experiences to highlight. It depends on the job you are applying for, the area of nonprofits (housing, ...MoreMarcela, there is no one standard set of experiences to highlight. It depends on the job you are applying for, the area of nonprofits (housing, employment, mental health, etc), and the education and experience mix you have. Shelly Cryer's book, Nonprofit Career Guide, is an excellent resource.
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