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Arenzano, Italy

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Danielle Bullen I was contacted by an editor to write articles for a mag. We talked on the phone and she said, I'll pay X per piece. Two pieces are now posted on the website. Altogether, I'm writing 5 stories for her. What is the etiquette for requesting payment? Should I wait and ask for one check for all 5 once they're published? Any advice?

88 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors

Robyn Schwartz: To request payment, you should sent a formal invoice. Depending on how much you're being paid for each article, you can ask for payment for all ...MoreTo request payment, you should sent a formal invoice. Depending on how much you're being paid for each article, you can ask for payment for all five at once or one by one. (If it's a relatively small per-article fee, it doesn't pay for their accounting department to cut five separate checks.)
87 weeks ago

Laura Scheppler: I would send invoices for the individual articles. Even, as Robyn says, if they won't cut the individual checks they will know you are paying ...MoreI would send invoices for the individual articles. Even, as Robyn says, if they won't cut the individual checks they will know you are paying attention to what they owe you for work completed.
87 weeks ago

Jeremy I'm volunteering for a small non-profit in desperate need of a new website. The website content will be maintained by non-technical staff that probably shouldn't be allowed access to edit all of the code. Has anyone found a good solution for this? Any good frameworks out there to develop a site myself?

90 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Robyn Schwartz: Godaddy's Website Tonight (MoreGodaddy's Website Tonight (http://www.godaddy.com/hosting/website-builder.aspx) is a great, professional looking tool.
89 weeks ago

Alexis Dominic Javier: Wordpress, I've used it before to create websites for non-profits. Easy to install/update/teach and very versatile.
84 weeks ago

Angela Palmier Prepping for a keynote titled "Engaging the Virtual Volunteer" and would like your thoughts---If you were able to volunteer for an association 100% virtual, would you? Do you?

95 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management and Nonprofiteers

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Angela Palmier: Hello everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that the development has begun and I will be posting some updates here as it's happening. I'll be ...MoreHello everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that the development has begun and I will be posting some updates here as it's happening. I'll be creating a blog series around the Virtual Volunteer-so those of you who have given permission for me to use your comments with first name only may see yourself in print! The actual keynote and breakouts won't happen until July, but we're going to be posting articles about this topic soon. Thanks again for the comments and please feel free to add more if you think of anything else!
91 weeks ago

JenG: Absolutely. I think it's a great idea.
91 weeks ago

Akhila Kolisetty Hi everyone! I'm a senior and will be graduating in June. How do you recommend getting your foot through the door for non-profit jobs? There don't seem to be too many entry level jobs in the sector! I've been scouring idealist.org and it's a great resource, but are there any better ways to find out about potential entry-level jobs where I could start working in June? ANY tips for an entry-level job search appreciated! Thanks!

107 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Sarah Matz: Have you ever been to twitjobsearch.com? I often see things on indeed.com and simplyhired.com (it's my job to search for jobs, basically) and if ...MoreHave you ever been to twitjobsearch.com? I often see things on indeed.com and simplyhired.com (it's my job to search for jobs, basically) and if the nonprofit has a website they'll definitely post there first if they indeed post like Blake said. Getting to know people working in the area definitely helps. And if you're already in the area, volunteering is a Fantastic way to find out about other opportunities!
104 weeks ago

Angela Palmier: Sometimes "volunteering" for a job NOW can help. It will add to your resume-get your foot in the door, etc. I'd caution you to shoot for ...MoreSometimes "volunteering" for a job NOW can help. It will add to your resume-get your foot in the door, etc. I'd caution you to shoot for entry-level though. If you're passionate about non-profits-a specific cause would be better---download "Tribes" by Seth Godin and go for it! Shoot for the top and you'll land higher than if you shoot for the bottom!!!
103 weeks ago

Mehnaz Thawer I have a question for you lot: Does anyone know any good job sites that lists publishing jobs?

109 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors

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Mehnaz Thawer: You guys rule! I knew of some of these but not some others. Thanks so much.
109 weeks ago

Marian Schembari: Definitely Craigslist, but it's also useful to check the publisher's website directly. Many of them require you to apply online directly to them, ...MoreDefinitely Craigslist, but it's also useful to check the publisher's website directly. Many of them require you to apply online directly to them, but it's also the first place where you'll hear of a job opening.
108 weeks ago

Akuba Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get my foot in the door with Corporate Social Responsibility work? Those departments seem to be small (even at large corporations) and the positions that I find are far and few in between.

113 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

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Robyn Schwartz: In addition to Net Impact, you should also check out Just Means (MoreIn addition to Net Impact, you should also check out Just Means (http://www.justmeans.com/) and http://www.bsr.org/resources/jobs/index.cfm

There are also a lot of groups related to CSR on LinkedIn. There is definitely a preference in these jobs for candidates with MBAs, but look at the job descriptions to get an overall sense of required skill sets. Maybe you'll have to gain that experience elsewhere and then move into a CSR role. There are also some fellowships out there.
112 weeks ago

Akuba: Thanks Robyn. I'm really digging this site. I've learned so much in the 3 days i've been a member!
112 weeks ago

Daniel Saynuk Looking names of places to publish, process, aka where to get an editor, & marketing. I'd do a physical book & ebook.

121 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors

Robyn Schwartz: 3 big ones:
http://www.booksurge.com/
More3 big ones:
http://www.booksurge.com/
http://www.authorhouse.com/
http://www.iuniverse.com/
121 weeks ago

Thursday Bram: Personally, I'd recommend Lulu.com — better results and more of the money, esp. if you can bring in a designer on both versions.
121 weeks ago

Daniel Saynuk Does anyone have info on self-publishing? I think I now how to go about it but I thought I'd ask here anyway. Thanks

121 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors

Robyn Schwartz: Hi Daniel, What sort of information are you seeking? Names of self-pub companies? Or process?
121 weeks ago

Thursday Bram: Also, are you looking to self-publish a physical book or are you thinking about going the ebook route?
121 weeks ago

Hi everyone. I want to transition to the nonprofit sector. I have volunteered over the yrs. What helped you get your first nonprofit job?

125 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

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Jake: What helped you get your first nonprofit job?

Have specific, valuable, and unusual skills. The most obvious ones include being a good writer or ...MoreWhat helped you get your first nonprofit job?

Have specific, valuable, and unusual skills. The most obvious ones include being a good writer or having a high degree of technical acuity. See this post on how my father did it: http://blog.seliger.com/2007/11/29/they-say-a-fella-never-forgets-his-fi...
118 weeks ago

Melissa Chediak Wetzel: I ran a volunteer project for the Transplant Foundation and then a month later the stars aligned: there was an open position. I was green--right ...MoreI ran a volunteer project for the Transplant Foundation and then a month later the stars aligned: there was an open position. I was green--right out of college, but they took a chance on me because of my strong writing skills and passion for the cause: my nephew is liver transplant recipient. I've been part of the team for 7 years now.

Is there a nonprofit that is close to your heart or one whose mission you admire?
118 weeks ago

Looking at an Office Manager position at a non-profit. Would it work the same was as corporate - "get the foot in the door" type of deal?

125 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

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Ruth Mantle: I would recommend volunteering as a way of getting your foot in the door.Don't know any office managers who have transitioned in exec posts.
125 weeks ago

: Currently volunteering at one non-profit and I'm hesitant to volunteer at many others. Need to devote time to searching, too!
124 weeks ago

Robyn Schwartz It's not quite as gloomy as the headline suggests: http://www.citylimits.org/content/articles/viewarticle.cfm?article_id=3794

127 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

Robyn Schwartz It's not quite as gloomy as headline suggests: http://www.citylimits.org/content/articles/viewarticle.cfm?article_id=3794

127 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

Robyn Schwartz Oh, I hope you and your family are recovering... My husband is an architect, working here for a year or so. I came along for the ride:)

128 weeks ago from Italy on Brazen

giada100: We're ok, as one can be in a circumstance like this. :) Anyway, I think followin' your husband is a good choice, Genova is a beautiful town!
128 weeks ago

Robyn Schwartz: Certo! It took some time to get used to (all those vicoli are very confusing!), but we like it a lot.
127 weeks ago

Robyn Schwartz Ciao from Genova (well, Arenzano, just outside)! Where is everyone else?

128 weeks ago from Italy on Brazen

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: I consider Genova my other European home, a friend lets me use her apartment there. I love the city, passionately. How is Arenzano? I'm a New ...MoreI consider Genova my other European home, a friend lets me use her apartment there. I love the city, passionately. How is Arenzano? I'm a New Zealander living in Belgium meanwhile.
109 weeks ago

Robyn Schwartz: It took me a while to "get" Genova (coming from NYC and a coherent street grid!), but now that I do, I love it as well (though I still get ...MoreIt took me a while to "get" Genova (coming from NYC and a coherent street grid!), but now that I do, I love it as well (though I still get hopelessly lost with and without a map). Arenzano is on the Riviera di Ponente, so we're west of the city, closer to Savona. It's a seaside resort, so hopping in the summer and nice and sleepy during the off season. We're near centro and have lovely local restaurants and markets. How often do you land in Genova?
109 weeks ago

Karen Au I love those who work in the non-profit sector. I've been there myself - it's hard. There has to be an easier way to fund projects though.

128 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

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Robyn Schwartz: Social enterprise and other uniquely generated revenue streams also make life easier; a little creativity goes a long way!
128 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: I'm eternally grateful that I'm not the one who has to seek funding for our non-profit group.
125 weeks ago

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