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What does it mean to work for a Non-Profit organization??? |
The title itself is self explanitory for the type of business it is but what does that mean for me, as an employee versus working for any other type of company? It means several things: - You believe in the cause espoused by the non-profit whether it is a non profit advocating conservative or liberal policies, environmental protection or immigration reform - Because of your belief in the cause supported by the organization and the principles it stands for, you are willing to take a lower-than-market pay check for your beliefs - Depending on the type of non profit you work for, it can mean fewer career opportunities in terms of promotion and job advancement, especially if your non profit is relatively small - The newer the non profit, the less stable its funding sources so there are more risks in terms of job stability. It means you won't make as much money as opposed to a for profit company. A non-profit organization does not make any money...they are run by people who collect money or are circulating money from one place to another and they are not making any money out of it. I think the Salvation Army is NPO. One thing to remember is that all nonproft/not-for-profits are equal necessarily - and that taking a position with an organization does not necessarily mean that you are loosing opportunities/raises, etc. either. I would recommend that you find out what type of advancement opportunities, benefits, and forward thinking is involved with an organization that you are interested in. Many people involved in non/not-for-profits will tell you that the biggest difference between np and corporate is that there is a higher concern/value for the individual employee vs. corporate where this is not the general rule. Because of this, you can find organizations that tend to be more generous in there salary/benefit packages and the opportunity for growth, responsibility, learning, and promotion. Just as with any position, you really need to evaluate the company/culture/fit for your needs. You can find organizations that are significantly below and above the average salary & opportunity for career level/goals. If you are interested in finding out more info, I would suggest looking up information at The National Council of Nonprofit Associations ncna.org Also, you can more employment info at the following links below: (you can find some of these on their website) Idealist.org Searchable nonprofit job, internship, and volunteer opportunities (US and international). Tips and resources for nonprofit job seekers. http://www.idealist.org/ Philanthropy.com Browse jobs by position, receive career advice. http://philanthropy.com/jobs/ Charitychannel.com Online career-search, classified ads, and consultant registry. http://www.charitychannel.com/ ExecSearches.com http://www.execsearches.com Energize, Inc. Jobs and internships involving volunteer management. http://www.energizeinc.com/placements.ht... Foundation Center Philanthropy News Digest Job openings listed by state. http://www.fdncenter.org/pnd/jobs/index.... Goodworks.org Search jobs, post jobs through this website. http://www.goodworks.org Jobfindersonline.com Find jobs and publications on careers. http://www.planningcommunications.com/jf... Noacentral.org Job listings by region. http://www.gadgetfarm.com/noa/jobbank/..... Nonprofitjobs.org Search jobs, post jobs through this website. http://www.nonprofitjobs.org/ NonprofitOyster.com Post a job, resume, subscribe to the Employer Newsletter for small fees. http://www.nonprofitoyster.com/...... Opportunityknocks.org Searchable nonprofit job opportunities in selected states. http://www.opportunitynocs.org/...... research, interviews, and experience in nonprofit field ncna.org It could also mean that your position isn't secure. With funding cuts and all, non-profits are often the first to get slashed. It is not always a very secure entity to be in. But if you believe in their mission and purpose, you will make yourself invaluable and hopefully un-terminate-able (is that a word?) |
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