Nonprofit Job Posting Special

Is your nonprofit looking to reach a new audience of active job seekers? The Nonprofit Job Seeker, the official career center of The NonProfit Times, is offering a job posting special that will expand the reach that your listing will get. Here are the details:

Featured Employer Special $595

What's included:

• Online 30 day posting on our career center.
• Also posted at indeed.com.
• Listed in featured job section of main page of The Nonprofit Job Seeker.
• 30-day banner ad on The Nonprofit Job Seeker, site-wide.
• Job tweeted to @nptjobs & @Nonprofittimes Twitter list 3x each.
• All ads are automatically posted to our Facebook career center page.
• Job listed in the digital and print editions of The NonProfit Times.
• Posting on this blog.
• Banner ad on NPT Jobs eNewsletter.
• BONUS: Ad will be posted in the Job of The Week section in our weekly eNewsletter.

Interested in taking advantage of this opportunity? Register to post on our site, and then contact Mary Ford at 973-401-0202 or by e-mail at mary@nptimes.com

8 Simple Career Tips For Young Job Seekers

The next generation of job seekers will be entering the job market in just a few short months. With college graduations just around the corner, it's important that these young job hunters get sound career tips so they have the best chance of not only getting their dream job, but building a sustainable career path.

College graduates have probably gotten a lot of advice already, to the point where it might even be a little overwhelming. There's a tendency to give job seekers very complicated tips but sometimes, the simple suggestions are the most helpful

Here are eight such tips to help these new job seekers begin their journey:

• Know the difference between a job and a career. You should always pursue jobs that mesh with your ultimate career goals; only take a job when you have to.
• With that in mind, you have to be realistic about your goals. If you want to be a fundraising professional, for instance, know that you are going to have to put some work in before you reach that goal.
• Make sure you pick a job you think you will enjoy. Nothing is worse than working a job you hate.
• Look your co-workers in the eye when they talk to you. Avoid texting all the time when you should be paying attention.
• Network, network, network. It's your best tool to getting work.
• Don't get frustrated. The job market is still tough, and it's possible it will take some time to get a job.
• Show up early and be willing to stay late.
• It's easier to change jobs while you are young, so do it as often as you have to until you find a line of work that is right for you.

Featured Nonprofit Job: Director of Strategic Development & Sales

Although the Nonprofit Jobseeker has a new look, it still functions the same, and that means we still have featured nonprofit jobs. Our latest one gives applicants a chance to become a Director of Strategic Development and Sales.

Chicago-based National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is looking to hire for this position immediately. The chosen candidate will research existing member prospects; analyze financial information; identify key policy issues of concern to individual prospects; and identify director-level connections to enlarge prospect base.

Other responsibilities include:

• Make appointments to see prospects and member companies and leverages director and member leadership to assist with the sales process;
• Partner with regional NAM managers to coordinate and conduct sales presentations that close prospect sales, and develop retention strategy during the first year of membership; and,
• Maintain sales records and handle presentations to and all correspondence with assigned prospects.

Before applying, make sure that you meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, marketing and/or political science;
• A working knowledge of all major issues with which the NAM is concerned;
• A minimum of five years experience in intangible selling or fundraising, or similar relevant experience; ability to work effectively with CEOs, including the"Fortune 500," and senior management; and,
• Strong interpersonal, communications and organizational skills, sound judgment. Computer proficiency.

Head to our career center for more details on this job, including application information.

The New Nonprofit Job Seeker

If you have been to The NonProfit Times' website this morning, you will have noticed it looks a little different. This is the result of a new design we have been working on for some time now which will make the site easier to navigate.

“This new evolution of our web platform reflects a year-long effort to meet the information needs of our readers and advertising partners,” said John McIlquham, president/CEO of The NonProfit Times. “We're proud of these changes because our subscribers have been vocal in what type of information presentation they need us to provide. Our advertising partners also provided valuable feedback.”

The re-design also has ramifications for the Nonprofit Job Seeker, the site's career center. The site has now been updated to match the new look of the NPT site, and has been added directly to it instead of being on a separate URL: https://www.thenonprofittimes.com/jobs/

The launch offers a more integrated approach to executive functions so that web visitors can tour information on all three sites from one location. There will be interactive links to education, online libraries, grants and jobs boards that multiply a visitors’ ability to tap into a substantial and growing information base.

We are also happy to announce that the new website has been optimized for smartphones and tablets, allowing users to access the latest nonprofit news and information wherever they are.

"We're excited about this new effort to reach out to more organizations looking for expertise in managing, hiring and promoting their cause," McIlquham noted, "because technology has opened vistas for our subscribers in accessing information that will translate into new ideas, new opportunities and new funding for their missions." Visit http://www.thenonprofittimes.com to learn more about the re-designed site.

Employer-Employee Relations At Nonprofit Jobs

Success at any nonprofit job is often predicated by a good relationship between the employees and the employer. Unfortunately, this doesn't always go according to plan; there are many arguments and miscommunications that threatens to get in the way of a successful relationship.

The key, then, is for managers to navigate their way through these difficulties.

In the book “Five Good Ideas,” Dave McKechnie wrote that a good manager communicates with employees in a way that is fair and clear. While there is no checklist to guide you through every issue that arises, there are some rules of thumb that can help improve your ability and manage your relationships with employees.

Some of those rules are:

• X Doesn’t Actually Mark Anything: There is no map that shows you where the treasure chest of good management resides. In employee relations, ‘X’ is a moving target and you can only get close to it by constantly focusing your goals.
• Walk the Floor: You cannot manage and you cannot lead from behind closed doors. If you want to have good employee relations, you have to be available.
• Constant Chatter and Reinforcement: Engage with your employees regularly, and help them troubleshoot as they go about their work.
• Meaningful Recognition: Take some time to think about your particular organization, and the occasions that you can use to provide meaningful recognition of the work your staff does.
• Listen, Investigate, Respond: Good managers are separated from bad ones by how they handle issues when they arise. When they do crop up, respond to them immediately -- for the sake of your organization and the well-being of your employees.

6 Ways To Get Great Job References

Not all job references are created equal. A half-hearted recommendation can be worse than none at all, as they suggest you didn't do enough to warrant a glowing endorsement.

The key, then, is to get a reference that shows the employer that you are a special candidate. While there is no way to control what someone says about you, there are ways to set yourself up for the best possible endorsement. Here are five tips for doing so:

• Don't wait until the last-minute. You should always give your reference enough time so they don't have to scramble to put something together.
• Choose your references based on their ability to provide the best impressions about you, not on their title. Unless you worked closely with the president of your last job, it is more likely that someone in your department will have clearer memories of you than a high-level executive.
• Professors or other professional contacts are acceptable references, especially if you are still in the early stages of your career.
• Always ask before including someone as a reference. Even if the contact is not annoyed by the lack of notification, it it likely he will not be able to deliver the ringing endorsement for which you are looking.
• Stay in touch even if you didn't get the job. That way you will still be fresh in their mind the next time you need an endorsement.
• Include background information when listing your references. A sentence or two about your work history with each reference can help the hiring manager ask the most pertinent questions. 

Now Hiring: Executive Director

Looking for a job as an Executive Director? Our newest featured nonprofit job offers that opportunity so, if you are interested, read on for more details.

NAMI Delaware is looking to hire an individual who will be responsible for providing leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s mission and strategic plan through coordination with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, members and donors, as well as leaders in the mental health community, business, government, and the community at large.

The Executive Director will also be responsible for the following:

• Work to expand NAMI Delaware’s  funding strategy and fundraising capabilities to ensure continuing
  financial stability, expansion of current programs and addition of new programming;
• Promote awareness and visibility of NAMI-DE’s vision and direction;
• Oversee NAMI-DE’s housing program in conjunction with the Director of Property Management;
• Create, maintain, and oversee state affiliate organizations;
• Establish and maintain the NAMI National Standard of Excellence and the state charter; and,
• Work with the staff, board, and members to develop appropriate organizational actions and program

In order to be successful at this position, one which requires exceptional leadership skills, applicants must make sure they meet a number of criteria before applying. These include:

• Strong supporter of NAMI Delaware’s mission and a demonstrated passion for mental health issues;
• A visionary thinker, who is able to translate vision into action and motivate staff and volunteers to carry the vision forward in the office and out in the community;
• BA/BS, several years’ experience in a nonprofit setting preferred;
• Background in management of nonprofits, fiscal management, fundraising, and
  advocacy;
• Demonstrated success as a leader working with committees, councils, and
  teams.

You can find out more information by visiting our career center.