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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 + 2010 Wage & Benefits Report (Value of $49.95)

Presenter: Nancy Longacre, Vice President, Georgia Center for Nonprofits

Faculty bio:
Nancy Longacre is a Vice President for the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. In this role, she is primarily responsible for the development and execution of all marketing activities, as well as, managing all of the earned income programs on behalf of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. Prior to joining GCN, Nancy held senior management positions with Sanyo, AT&T and BellSouth Business. Nancy’s expertise is in the field of marketing, communications and business development. She also serves on several nonprofit advisory boards within Georgia, such as: The Atlanta Womens Foundation, ProBono Partnership Atlanta, Quality Care for Children and the Oak Grove School Council.