The Newark Star Ledger had an interesting article about careers in non-profit organizations in its employment section on Sunday, August 3, 2008. I have had the pleasure of serving on search committees for non-profits and the intangibles of working in that sector could easily make up for the slightly lower earnings potential than that of the corporate world. If you are contemplating a change in direction or find yourself forced into a new path, think about the transferable skills you possess that might make you attractive to a non-profit.
One example to share is that most non-profits need to market their organization to gain members, supporters, financial gifts, etc. If you were responsible for promoting your business unit internally or selling your company's services to the outside world and you served in a leadership role for your house of worship, Little League, a food bank, etc., you now have crossover value!
Take a few minutes to perform a self evaluation and you might be stunned by the results.
Feel free to contact me for help evaluating yourself if you wish!
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