Doing Well by Doing Good?

I have spent over 15 years in non-profit in some capacity or another, from grants administrator to Director of Operations.
Really, any sound job experience can make the transition. The only difference between for profit and non-profit is the bottom line - non-profit puts their "earnings" back into their programming instead of in their pockets.

If you have strong admin skills look for an administrative capacity position with a non-profit. They need office managers and admin support persons. Sales experience can translate into donor relations or fundraising - let's face it, fundraising is sales. LOL

Volunteering is a good way to build a network in the non-profit community and a good way to learn about the different organizations in your area. Also, look into part time program or advocate positions with your local non-profits - intern positions can also help you make the transition. If you have a specific skill set you could offer contract work to the organizations while building your experience, network and resume.

I have found the non-profit world to be very rewarding on both a professional and a personal level.

I would think a good place to start would be to volunteer at a non-profit.

All mine has been non-paid volunteer work, P., so I can't actually help on this. I just want to say that I'm sure you would be wonderful at this. You have a good heart and a smart head! They need you!

Smiles!!
Dawn

ive only heard negative things about working for non-profit. you can PM me if you want to be connected to someone who has been-there-done-that.