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Topic: How to make the Transition from the “For Profit” to the Nonprofit Sector
Duration: 50 minutes

Summary: A major trend for the past ten years or so, has been the increasing numbers of individuals who have chosen to leave significant careers in the for-profit sector to pursue opportunities at nonprofit organizations. These “sector switchers” - individuals whose professional experience comes wholly or primarily from for-profit companies prior to entering the nonprofit sector—make the switch for reasons both personal and professional.

But often, they are surprised to discover that the strategy they used to obtain employment in corporate America – doesn’t exactly work when applied to the nonprofit sector!

This webinar will take a very holistic and tactical, “how to” approach for job search strategies – specifically geared for people trying to make the transition to the nonprofit sector. Get some practical advice and guidance on how to successfully make the transition. Q&A will be offered at the end of the session.

Participants will learn: Participants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector, including the: size, scope, demographical features and significant trends. They will also learn how to develop a step by step, tactical approach to creating their own targeted job search strategy that will enable them to have a clear and focused plan and to maximize their search opportunities to learn more about organizations that are the right fit for them. This plan will help them successfully transition from the for profit to the nonprofit.

Who should attend:Corporate professionals looking to transition into the nonprofit sector

Course Level: Introduction



Cost: $29.99 How to make the Transition from the For-Profit to the Nonprofit Sector

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$74.99 How to make the Transition from the “For Profit” to the Nonprofit Sector + 2011/2012 Wage & Benefits Report (Value of $49.95)

Presenter: Lynne Norton, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Georgia Center for Nonprofits and Opportunity Knocks

Faculty bio:

Lynne Norton serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships for Opportunity Knocks. In her past life, Lynne worked two decades as a senior advertising sales director in technology publishing. An active volunteer for numerous nonprofit organizations, Lynne followed her heart and decided to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector. At Opportunity Knocks, Lynne not only leads marketing efforts but also organizes the staff’s community volunteer efforts with local and national organizations and is the American Humanics Nonprofit Workforce Coalition representative for Opportunity Knocks. In her off hours, Lynne enjoys tending to her family’s goats and chickens, gardening and being in the woods.