August Issue Of The NonProfit Times Is Out!

Just thought I would let my readers know that the August issue of The NonProfit Times has been released!   As with the other issues that go up on the site, it contains three articles from the digital and print editions of the issue, a PDF of the Special Report, and three columns.

The August issue contains the newest edition of NPT's Top 50 Power & Influence Report.  In addition, the issue will cover stories ranging from the re-branding of Gifts In Kind International, to animal groups taking issue with the ASPCA.  Check out the NPT website today to get your first look at this exciting new issue!

Nonprofit Career Round-Up: 5/24/2011

Yesterday was a sad day in the world of philanthropy.  Robert L. Payton, one of the founders of The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, died at the age of 84.  I didn't know him personally, but from all reports he was an outstanding human being, and he is going to be sorely missed.

• 'Healing Tips for the Broken-Hearted Job Seeker'-Rejected from your dream job?  Don't let that get you down.  Read these tips from Careeralism.com, and go down the path of recovery!  Oh, and don't forget the grieving process!
• 'How to Look for a Job When You're Employed'-You don't just have to look for work when you're unemployed, you know.  Even if you are really enjoying your current job, there's no harm in seeing what else is out there.  This article gives you tips on how to manage both your current your career and a potential future one.
• '3 of 5 of Newly Laid Off Find Jobs'-File this one under "reasons for optimism."  There is no doubt that the job market has experienced a boost in the last month, and this article from The Orange County Register provides even more data to back up the good feelings in the air.  So even if you were just laid off, don't give up hope!

Non Profits Set to Hire More in 2011

Cross posted from the NPTimes Blog...

Yesterday, the 2011 National Nonprofit Employment Trends Survey was released and the results were clear: nonprofit organizations plan to hire more aggressively this year, after a 2010 that saw a quarter of non profits cut positions.  In even more good news, turnover rate for nonprofits is expected to be very low, with responding organizations calculated it at 13%; in 2010 it was 21%.

Here are some more highlights from the report, which does contain some cautionary notes despite the optimistic news:

• Although 84% of not for profits thought HR is pivotal to the success of their organizations, only 52% don't have a dedicated HR professional.
• Despite the popularity of technology like social media, most nonprofits are still using newspapers and networking to recruit job candidates
• Lisa Brown Morton,CEO of Nonprofit HR Solutions (which co-sponsored the survey), cautioned for nonprofits to prepare for higher than normal turnover rates, despite the optimistic news on that front.  She said that because many nonprofit staff are being asked to "do more with less," there is a chance that could lead to a surge in turnover rates in late 2011.
• She goes on to urge non profits to focus on retention strategies.

More than 450 nonprofit executives and Human Resources people participated in the survey.  If you want to see the full results of this survey, download it for free at Nonprofit HR Solutions' website.

The NonProfit Times Announces New Subscription Pricing

Just a quick note about the company I work at, The NonProfit Times...

The Nonprofit Times, the leading publication for nonprofit organizations, has announced a new pricing options to subscribe to the print and digital editions of their publication. Depending on which option you choose, the annual price for a subscription will be $19.95 to $111.95. The breakdown in pricing is as follows:

-Subscribe to the print edition of The NonProfit Times for one year for $49.95. A two year subscription is $79.99, and a three year plan is $99.99

-Get the digital edition for one year for $19.95. A two year subscription is $29.95, and a three year plan is $39.95
-Get both a print and digital subscription for one year for $59.95. A two year subscription is $99.95, and a three year plan is $111.95

Whichever option you choose, you will be getting all the news and information The NonProfit Times provides for a very low price. Each issue touches subjects that affect every nonprofit organization, such as current nonprofit news, business tips, and the latest nonprofit jobs. Subscribe today at http://shop.nptimes.com/subscription-thenonprofittimes.aspx.

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Stay Current With Nonprofit News

Even if you don't get hired by the nonprofit organization you applied for doesn't mean you should end your contact with them.  Indeed, staying in touch with the organizations and employees you contacted in your nonprofit job search will also help you to know more about the latest developments in the nonprofit field, and it will also potentially give you a leg-up on the latest job openings.  Plus, staying in touch will show the company that you are very serious about working for them.  The next time a job opening comes up, this is something they will keep in mind when going over potential candidates. 
I mentioned how staying in touch with organizations you contact will help you keep up with the latest nonprofit news; I can't stress how important it is to know as much as you possibly can about the field you are looking to break into.  This is especially true for nonprofits; Nonprofits are growing quickly and changing almost everyday.  If you are up to date on what is happening in the nonprofit sector, you will be a real asset for any NPO that you eventually join.  It will also help you stand out among the thousands of job applications that they receive, which is key to getting hired for any position.

You should also consider joining the various Non profit Networks in the country.  Here is a list of some that will make a great impression on your resume:

• Young NonProfit Professional Network: This is a local organization and is free to join.  As the name might imply, this network is especially ideal for those who are just coming out of college.  Among the features you will get is a handy e-mail list that will keep you up-to-date with the latest nonprofit books, speaking events, and more.
• Bridgestar: Bridgestar is a very well known Nonprofit Network, and I highly recommend becoming a member.  They provide many tools to help you succeed in the nonprofit sector, including some great newsletters.
• The Nonprofit Network: This is a great non profit club to join, especially for it's event board.  This will keep you up to the date for the latest nonprofit events your area.  This is especially useful for finding some great networking events.

Of course, there are plenty of other Non profit networks out there.  What are some of your favorites?