WORKING AT ANONPFORITFive Things You May Not Know About the Industry

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BACKGROUNDPeople unfamiliar with employmentin the nonprofit avenue might wonderwhat drives a choice to engage incharitable work. They might question what careeradvantages could exist in a fieldwhich appears to swap financialstability and potential advancementfor a state of static altruism. Some may even consider charitablework an idealistic spider web, it’sorganizers too caught up inperpetuating relief for others to offeremployees a stable foundation.

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MISCONCEPTIONSABOUND

It’s no shock that misconceptions aboutnonprofit work are common in aneconomy dominated by corporateculture. Stacked against the ruggedindividualism of the corporate warrior,the words “charitable employment”might evoke depressing images of anaive do-gooder struggling for meagerpay, managing impossible hours and amonstrous workload, all while havingto repeatedly reassure supporters thattheir funds aren’t going to waste.

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While it’s true that nonprofit salariesare lower on average than their for-profit counterparts, this trend isshifting as organizations awaken to thenecessity of providing skilled employeescompetitive compensation.

You can get paid well

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Nonprofits pave the pay gap withenticing incentives such as a less strictdress policy, more vacation days,flexible hours, comprehensive insurancepackages, and even student loanforgiveness.

They Offer GreatPerks

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Since resources are limited, a typicalnonprofit workload will likely includetasks which fall outside what may betypical for that job. The extra skillsyou’ll pick up in this environment willset you apart in your industry andincrease your value as an employee.

You'll LearnMarketable Skills

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It’s a challenge for novice workers tofind charitable work that pays. The ideaof helping people for a living is alluringto many, and job candidates will need toprove their competency to have a shot.

They're Very Selective

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Working for a nonprofit agency involvesfrequent interaction with sponsors,donors, government contacts and otherindividuals active in the industry.Impress even a few, and doors will open.

You'll Build anIncredible Network

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