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The role of the nonprofit sector is to fill services and gaps in society that the government and or the private sector has not addressed. Compared to the for profit sector, that is businesses that sell products and exist to make money for their owners or shareholders, nonprofit organizations exist to promote a cause or provide a public service.
There are more than a million nonprofit organizations in the US addressing issues that affect the environment, quality education, health care, arts and culture, scientific research and economic development. The nonprofit sector is fast growing with more than 11 million employees.
Most countries have some form of nonprofit or community organization, often referred to as a NGO, nongovernmental organizations. Nonprofit organizations tend to be small and require a wide array of skills and talents. The average turnover rate among nonprofit employees is high, the average employee stays for 1-4 years. Non profit organizations generally look for professionals to fill the following roles:
Leadership
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Executive Director
Salary: $85,000+ |
Can be compared to a CEO or President
Degree: BA, MBA/MPA preferred |
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Deputy Director
Salary: $60,000 - $75,000+ |
Works closely with the Executive Director and can be compared to a Vice President
Degree: BA, MBA/MPA preferred |
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Associate Director
Salary: $55,000+ |
May lead a department or work to support the efforts of the Deputy Director
Degree: BA, MBA/MPA preferred |
Programs
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Director
Salary: $55,000+ |
Often determines the strategy behind program development and manages key partners and program staff
Degree: BA, MPA preferred |
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Associate Director
Salary: $50,000+ |
If the organization is large, there will mostly be an Associate Director to assist the director and manage staff
Degree: BA, MPA preferred |
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Program Manager
Salary:$40,000+ |
Seeks outreach opportunities and develops relationships with key partners and volunteers
Degree: BA |
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Program Assistant
Salary: $30,000+ |
May oversee the administrative duties and work on special volunteer and outreach projects
Degree: BA |
Fundraising
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Director of Development
Salary: $50,000 - 80,000+ |
Spearheads the overall fundraising efforts and manages staff. Tracks federal, state and city funding and legislation.
Degree: BA, strong fundraising background |
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Major Gifts Manager
Salary: $45,000 - $60,000+ |
Works specifically with individuals, corporate, government and foundations to secure donation opportunities.
Degree: BA, strong fundraising background |
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Grant Writer
Salary: $40,000 - $60,000+ |
Researches current grant opportunities and prepares and writes grants and follows up with donors
Degree: BA, strong writing background |
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Special Event Manager
Salary: $30,000+ |
Creates special events for donors and volunteers, most of the events are for fundraising and donor cultivation purposes. |
Other highly sought after professionals include:
New Business Developer - $50,000 - $70,000+
CFO - $60,000+
Survey Administrator - $40,000+
Database Manager - $35,000+
Direct Marketing Manager - $40,000+
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