How do you move from a corporate job into the nonprofit world?
I have a client who did just that. Here is her story.
SHE MADE A PLAN and THEN WORKED THE PLAN!
- It took one full year from when we met until she started her new job.
- She was willing to do the work and make things happen.
- She was a Project Manager by profession, so she used those skills to manage this process.
- We wrote these to highlight her experience and transferable skills. This gave her confidence.
RESUME and LINKEDIN PROFILE
- We wrote these to highlight her experience and transferable skills. This gave her confidence.
DECIDED ON WHAT TYPE OF NONPROFIT SHE WANTED
- She researched and thought about a lot of possibilities.
- She eventually settled on finding an education nonprofit.
RESEARCH
- She did a lot of research about education nonprofits to understand the issues, challenges, and solutions. How could she contribute?
NETWORKING and INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS
- She was very successful in finding people willing to talk, particularly those who successfully transitioned from corporate to nonprofit.
SHE EARNED THREE CERTIFICATIONS
- Personal Writing Certificate (University of California)
- Advanced Grant Proposal Writing
- Grant Writing Certificate
SHE VOLUNTEERED IN SEVERAL PLACES
- Grant, Research, and Writing
- Steering Committee Member, United Way
- Events Program Committee Leader
- Digital Heart Experience Co-lead (American Heart Association)
Her plan worked, and she is very happy in her new role.
If you are thinking about making this type of career pivot, let’s talk. There is no charge for a consultation; click this link to my scheduler. I look forward to speaking.