I'm on the hunt for a job within an NGO or ethical company, based in Aus (hybrid/remote). I'm just wondering if anyone knows of job boards/websites that display a collated selection of jobs being advertised globally?

I'm aware of Ethicaljobs com.au but would love any other recommendations so I can keep an eye out on all fronts.

Hi all,

I'm looking for reccommendations for online grant writing and research courses. I am trying to find a job currently and have three yeard experience in community engagement. I'm hoping that adding grant writing and research to my portfolo will expand my prospects. I don't have very much money at all to spend on the course so please keep that in mind. Thank you in advance!

Hey guys. i’m in chicago (lincoln park) & am beginning to realize how intensely im drawn to doing humanitarian work (or giving back in general). having my day to day job is bringing me into depression, id love to give back into the community & be compensated for it so i can sustain my life (rent & bills & groceries) while also doing something that gives me purpose. moral of the story… where are some places that pay for your help? i volunteer as well, but i need to get out of my current job and into something that can sustain me while still giving back.

i am open to a whole lot of anything. i don’t have much experience building or engineering. i love animals, i have experience with kids, food banks, & food drives. i enjoy writing, painting, arts & crafts as well as outdoor activities & sports! SA is the only topic i don’t feel comfortable helping with. willing to travel but definitely only in chicago

I recently resigned my position after many years in the development department of a large international NGO. The past few years were a complete dumpster fire. We had several abrupt leadership changes and lack of investment in antiquated systems which led to massive overspending and layoffs. Development was constantly pushed to raise more funds, while the board and leadership failed to reinvest in the organization and ran full steam ahead with spending. I was so burned out and experiencing physical manifestations of anxiety over job stress and longterm exposure to very difficult/graphic content related to our mission. (I.e. violence, sexual violence, abuse of children, etc.)

I’m starting to apply for jobs and some applications ask that I provide a reason for leaving. I’m not sure what to say. There were certainly leadership and funding issues as well as recent layoffs and limited growth opportunities. They all contributed to my decision, but really, I hit my limit and needed to finally take care of myself.

Even though employers preach self-care, etc., realistically, putting “burn out” (or “total shit show”) as my reason for leaving will raise all kinds of red flags. I also jumped without a parachute.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I’m currently on the board for a nonprofit as fundraising chair . My second year on the board and third year being apart of the nonprofit . We’re a female 501 c organization and have about 100 members. Everything and everyone is strictly volunteer based with one beneficiary. That beneficiary being a huge organization that has raises 1 million dollars every year for women and children of domestic violence. With an annual luncheon with celebrity keynote speakers every year .

My nonprofit in particular wants me to raise 5k by June of next year . I thought I already excelled that goal with us being at 7k now from NTGD, our merch , etc. However with miscommunication from both presidents I’ve only raised $600 since NTGD and merch doesn’t count. And I don’t see how that’s going to happen through our own events when our members have already stated they can’t afford events ticketed over $20. They’re only allowing me to host 1 per month. And they are known for , every since I joined the club, for low attendance to events . Thoughts ?

Hi - I am at a midsize nonprofit working as a grant writer. During the interview process it was made clear to me that the organization currently has someone in a Grant Management type position who the company would eventually be parting ways with. The time has now come that the Grant Manager is leaving, so I will be taking on all of their work (workload is definitely more that I was anticipating), in addition to my current responsibilities. I was under the assumption that once this person has transitioned out, my title should change to reflect my new responsibilities - but I was informed that a title change will not be necessary.

Obviously their hesitancy to change my title is due to the fact that the Grant Manager title would typically come with a pay increase. I think their argument would be that during the interview process, they made it clear that this position would eventually take on these responsibilities, and my current job description already includes the grant management responsibilities. From my perspective, the reason that the title was not originally listed as Grant Manager, was simply because someone else was already holding that title, and that person was not aware that they were going to be replaced.

Also, pay aside, they'd be updating the internal policies to reflect "Grant Writer" as the official title - which just feels disingenuous? Like in the future if they're hiring someone new for this role, I just really don't feel like Grant Writer fully captures what this role is...

Would love advice! Is the title worth fighting for?

TLDR: I was hired as a grant writer knowing I'd eventually take on the responsibilities of the Grant Manager. Now that that is happening, should I fight harder for a title change from Grant Writer to Grant Manager?

Nonprofit with damn near zero donors and doesn't really want to interact with the community in terms of asking for funding. Areas pretty poor and the people are pigeon held to the established charities.

So, is there software or online data I can find for free or what?

Does this kind of job exist where a person comes in a makes calls to ask for funds? Does this exist as an overseas job?

Trying to know what is the name of a job that gets donors and what software if any can be used for the same purpose. thanks

Hello everyone! I’m in a bit of a tricky situation and hoping for some guidance. I’m looking for a volunteer opportunity in health education and promotion within Oakland County, Michigan. Due to my visa requirements, it needs to be unpaid and with a public service, religious, or humanitarian organization (not as an employee). I’m really eager to make the most of this experience, as it would serve the same purpose as an internship (which I can’t formally apply for). Does anyone know of any great places to consider?

I’m a CPA and have built a successful wealth management and CPA firm. I’m at a point in my career where I’m looking to what’s next.

I’m interested in joining a board to focus on strengthening donor relationships and providing tax guidance (for free of course). The idea is I’d run a tax projection for donors to help them give more impactfully and efficiently. Not only would it help with donor retention but can increase funding for critical programs.

If you’re part of a nonprofit and think this may help you, please reach out. I’d be interested in hearing more about your nonprofit. In particular, I’m interested in environmental conservation, climate, and wildlife preservation but I’m willing to look beyond these causes.

If you have any ideas on how I can join a board and contribute, please let me know.

Hi, I am a lifeguard at a non profit gym in my state. I looked up the non profit (it is local, very small), and it has consistently lost thousands of dollars each year in operation. Does this mean that the institution is financially unstable? Is everyone’s jobs at risk?

Just fyi; I got laid off (permanently) from my 2nd job at a nonprofit. What I didn’t know; 501c3s don’t have to pay into unemployment. So when I got the denial, I made a wage protest. Had to wait 21 days before the state would discuss. Waiting period over they told me they had never paid in. I was laid off during the pandemic at my previous nonprofit job, got unemployment insurance no problem. So I didn’t even know it was a possibility. Talk about really not caring about your staff! I knew they didn’t when I was working there and now I know it even more.

I've been a fundraising & marketing director for community-based nonprofits for 20+ years and would like to pivot from fundraising. I'm burned out by the annual expectation for high ROI despite limited investment on the expense side and the myriad ways you have to bring in revenue, including through time-consuming special events. I'm energized by advocating for issues I care about: diversity, equity, and inclusion, public policy that advances the interests of the underserved and marginalized, separation of church and state, science and rational thinking, and non-12-Step recovery (I'm 25 years sober but not through AA). I'm a 60+ white male who intends to (needs to) work 5-8 more years. I've long been interested in politics but do not want to be a political fundraiser. I have thoughts regarding the types of roles that would benefit from my experience and skills yet offer new opportunities, but I welcome suggestions. I also would value advice on how to make this transition and in relative short order. I would love to have something in place by early 2025. Thank you.

BECC is hosting Mary Barroll, the president of CharityVillage, who will be presenting on Green Employment (which will likely focus on the Canadian Job Market). 

Eventbrite signup link is https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-sustainability-tickets-1043302986317 

I have an interview for a position in a few days. It’s for a company that helps non profits donor development department in a number of ways. The job is for the director of the department that coaches their MGOs. I made it to the final interview and I’m going against one other person.

She has years more experience in Major gifts and knows it inside and out but little coaching experience which I have more of. Can anyone recommend a resource where I can really beef up my knowledge as quickly as possible in just a few days. this next interview, they are going to throw scenarios at me and see how I answer them so a broad range of topics will be covered in the three hour interview. They’ll say here’s a scenario teach us how to do it. Any help I could get would be appreciated. This will double my salary and I’m newly married so it would be life-changing for us.

I work for a very small, local, charity helping those in housing need. Could be homelessness, rent/mortgage arrears, fleeing abuse, rehousing, mould/dampness, we cover everything. We advise, advocate and represent tenants in all housing sectors, to legal level, completely free of charge. We give out grants, non repayable, with very few, of any, criteria to satisfy to be eligible. We reduce all kinds of poverty, we empower people to know and use their rights, we really do make a difference.

Needless to say we come across very vulnerable, chaotic people. Addictions, mental health, physical health, family breakdown. You name it, we’ve seen it. They really are poor souls.

So why am starting to not feel sorry for them? I feel guilty for feeling this way because I know their choices aren’t the same as my choices. I know it’s not easy as just not using drugs, or not fighting/thieving, or going to your mental health professional and seeking help. I know these aren’t easy fixes and everyone has had different life experiences that affect their outcomes, their behaviours and ultimately the routes available to them.

I find myself finishing with someone, over the phone or face to face, and thinking “well it’s their fault they lost their house because they bought heroin rather than paying their rent” or “this guy is in and out or prison every third week and he seriously wants me to believe he’s changed this time?”.

I’d like to say I would never not help someone based on my judgement. I truly believe everyone deserves the same treatment and respect.

I just can’t seem to justify their bad decisions anymore and it’s upsetting me because I used to be so defensive when someone else would say similar things. I would argue that they should walk a mile in their shoes before making a judgement.

Can anyone else relate? How do you deal with it? Does it go away or get worse?

Karam is seeking an experienced and driven Director of Development to lead Karam’s fundraising at a time of ambitious growth driven by the needs of the displaced communities we serve. This senior role is pivotal in achieving Karam’s goal of significantly increasing our annual revenue. 

This role is highly collaborative. The Director of Development will work closely with the CEO and directly manage a team of 3-4 remote staff, leading fundraising across major gifts, foundations, and online small-scale donors; they will also collaborate with the Director of Communications to ensure consistent and reinforcing work by both departments. In addition, they will engage with the Board of Directors, 100% of whom contribute to Karam yearly.

This remote role requires availability during business hours, Central Standard Time. The Director of Development should expect to travel 6-8 times yearly. Most of these will be short, domestic trips with 1-2 international trips to Turkiye annually.

 
Full details and applications: https://karamfoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/53?source=aWQ9Mjg%3D

hello! i work for a large public university, and im starting to hear more and more about international advancement amongst my peers schools. i’m new to this career field but i LOVE it and to be able to do it internationally?!? dream job.

if anyone in international advancement sees this — can i hear a little bit about how you got to where you are? what was your background and resume when you got hired for international fundraising? i’d love to hear any insight you have. thank you!!!

Hi, I have a wide array of nonprofit development and communications experience for small nonprofits, including as an ED for some advocacy organizations, as a communications coordinator and associate director for nonprofit human milk banking, and most recently as a development coordinator for a democracy-focused, faith based group.

I'm preparing to interview for the position of development officer for a rather large regional health system. I'm excited about the leap for various reasons and want to put my best foot forward. My first interview is a screening phone call with HR.

Does anyone know the hospital development world and have time to chat with me about it? The interview is Tuesday. Thanks!

Hello! I work for a small non profit agency. I have been at the agency for 3.5 years and for the past year I have been the program manager. Due to recent restructuring of management I have been taking on more responsibilities with less support. Today, I made my case to my executive director as to why I should be promoted to program director. The conversation went well and she ultimately agreed to the promotion. She explained that I am pretty much already doing the role of program director and will not have many added responsibilities in the new role. I felt really good about the conversation but at the end she said that unfortunately the role would not come with a large pay increase. In my current role I make 66,660, she said that I would increase to 71,000-72,000 (somewhere in there). The other managers (not directors) make between 65,000-70,000. My biggest fear is being taken advantage of and I don’t have a lot of experience negotiating these things. Does this seem fair? If not, how should I approach the topic?

I’m more and more baffled by the board I work with. I sat at a board of director meeting as I do every month and got my ass chewed out because 3 bills weren’t paid yet. Problem is these directors refuse to acknowledge that as the treasurer I can’t pay the bill/invoice if the company doing the invoicing hasn’t sent it! This happens monthly with these 2 particular directors - last month is was over a typo, which I when it was pointed out I acknowledged the mistake, apologized, corrected and resubmitted the report within 24 hours - everyone but these two were appreciative….they were not

At what point to I bail on this volunteer gig and find something less confrontational to volunteer at?

Hello,

I am currently doing a master's and have always enjoyed writing and want to try a part-time gig in grant writing in Canada. Where do I start? How do I find a part-time internship?

Hi! Does anyone mind reviewing my resume and cover letter for a community organizing role in applying for? I’d really appreciate it.

I have used the president of the board of directors from a former nonprofit where I worked for many years as a professional reference after he kindly offered. I was recently laid off and am job searching again. I see that a position has opened with the agency where my reference is the ED. The position does not report to the ED.

My question is: Would it be in poor taste to use him as reference for this position? Is it generally frowned upon or encouraged to use a somebody as a reference who works at the org one is applying to?