Advice for moving from a regional nonprofit job to a national nonprofit job
I recently received an e-mail from someone looking to get a marketing position at a national nonprofit. I'd like to think I know a little about this since I have worked for several national nonprofit organizations during my career and I have been active in the national nonprofit sector for some time now.Here is the advice I provided to get a national nonprofit job:Get involved in some national nonprofit committees and attend national conferences to get your name out there and build your reputation. Network, network, network. Revise your resume to target the national nonprofit that you would like to work for. Contact a national

Stuck in the Middle
Yesterday was a normal day of work for me until my friend and colleague posted a U Tube video on Facebook. Normally I ignore politics and political shows because I usually get stuck in the middle of a political tug of war between family and friends. This time was no different because Glen Beck was complaining about TV's service campaign (IParticipate) and how Obama's pushing of volunteerism is equal to communism. I immediately called my husband who watches every possible political show out there liberal and conservative. I was frustrated. How could G

Introspection on Life, Love, and Nonprofits
As many of you read in my post last month I had quite a transformational summer and I've being doing a lot of introspection lately. Last week when I arrived in DC for the Nonprofit HR Conference and sat down for a delightful dinner with my dear colleague Rosetta Thurman, she inspired me and reminded me that I can still blog even if my posts are more introspective.So here it goes, here are some of the things I'm reflecting on right now.I've spent so many years trying to prove myself and get a ton of work experience, I've often sacrificed my personal needs in the proce

Attending Cottey College changed my life
Last month I attended and volunteered at the PEO international convention here in San Diego. Over 3,000 women traveled from all over the US and Canada to come to this convention. Being a part of this convention made me reminisce about all the wonderful support I have received from PEO over the past twelve years.P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.I became a member

Nonprofit HR Conference: The Future of Nonprofit Recruitment
I love discussing the future of the nonprofit sector because the sector is going through a shift. James Weinberg CEO of Commongood careers and Gretchen Anderson from On-ramps Recruiting Firm shared the future of nonprofit recruitment and hiring.They said:1. Recruitment in the future done with social media. Yeah!!! LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ning, etc.2. Organizations will take full advantage of ALL the people that apply for a job. Organizations will add these candidates to their database and newsletter. These candidates are future donors, volunteers, and supporters of the organizations.3. Organizations will orient new employees o