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Careers and Recruiting Newsletter
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When Brenna Copeland decided to shift her career from the for-profit to nonprofit sector, her primary motive was to make a difference. But rather than framing her career switch in largely altruistic terms, Copeland focused on the specific skills that could help a nonprofit better serve its mission.
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An executive director (ED) of a small school for children with autism, who is also a member of one of Bridgestar's LinkedIn groups, had recently lost two of the school's eight board members. While all the board members were instrumental in getting the school open, the group didn't seem prepared to handle ongoing development. The ED asked, "I need to recruit active and involved members who can provide leadership—how can I do better this time?" The LinkedIn community has provided some excellent advice that could be useful to all.
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Discussion
What have your biggest challenges been in making a transition from the for-profit sector to the nonprofit sector? What advice would you share with others making such a transition?
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Poll
What steps has your organization taken to keep its board members engaged?
- Ask members to serve on at least one committee
- Publicly acknowledge members' contributions
- Prepare written job descriptions for board members and/or committees
- Keep meetings brief and well-focused
- All of the above
- Other
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Independence Residences, Inc.
Controller - Finance Manager
Woodhaven, NY
Reporting directly to the Associate Executive Director of Finance, the Controller - Finance Manager will: develop and maintain program budgets and monthly reporting; manage daily finance functions with the assistance of a seven person professional staff; develop and implement accounting policies and procedures; ensure compliance with GAAP and FASB requirements, as well as governmental rules and regulations; and maintain the agency’s automated accounting systems. Knowledge of Fund Easy and Precision Care software is a plus. This position will oversee cash management, prepare annual budgets for departments and compare budgets to actual results on a regular basis, present financial information as necessary to executive staff and Board of Directors, and will manage purchasing activities and purchasing staff. This position will also serve as liaison with governmental and independent auditors, banking partners and the management group.
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Spark
Board Member
San Francisco, CA
Spark is the only program in the country that addresses the dropout crisis by re-engaging at-risk middle-school students through hands-on, individualized apprenticeships. The Spark experience creates a powerful sense of relevance for students, while providing the skills and confidence necessary for them to find success in high school, college, and beyond.
Spark has managed rapid growth in the past five years, moving from a local to a statewide organization, with a 2010 budget of approximately $1.2 million. Spark is seeking Board and Advisory Board members with the passion, strategic experience, and network to lead Spark through this phase of rapid growth in size and impact.
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Visit CitizenYou.org
Citizen You, a book and website by CEO Jonathan Tisch, showcases the new and innovative ways that today's professionals are changing the world for the better. Whether it's the former professional basketball player who is now teaching city dwellers how to grow their own food, the banker who spends his free time mentoring middle school students, or anything in between—there are so many inspiring stories of people who are rewriting the rules of citizenship as we know it.
CitizenYou.org not only features much of the content from the book, but also serves as an online gathering space where citizens can come together to share their personal stories of service—and find ways to get involved themselves.
Do you have an announcement? Send it to bridgestar@bridgespan.org
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Bridgestar is an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Bridgestar offers a nonprofit job board, board of director listings, content, and tools designed to help nonprofit organizations build strong leadership teams and individuals pursue career paths as nonprofit leaders.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
Want to keep up with the latest research and best practices in social change? Read the #1 magazine for nonprofit and foundation executives. Subscribe now to the Stanford Social Innovation Review to get the quarterly print magazine and full online access, including a downloadable digital edition.
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Of Interest
Elizabeth Ortiz: Balancing Mission and Margin at a Fast-Growing Nonprofit
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) was on the cusp of a major growth phase when Elizabeth Ortiz came on board as chief operating officer. Ortiz, whose work experience was primarily in the for-profit sector, helped NFF increase the staff’s focus on economics without sacrificing the organization’s core values.
Nonprofit Job Seekers: Finding the Right Fit for You
Determining whether a prospective employer is a good cultural fit can be a challenging process for job seekers, especially those who are entering the nonprofit sector for the first time. But there are practices that can help.
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Follow Bridgestar on  for the latest nonprofit career and recruiting news.
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"The Ultimate Non-Profit Job Guide:
97 Job Boards that Cover It All" listed Bridgestar in its top 10 job boards for the nonprofit sector, saying, "Bridgestar has a strong job board that is easy to use as well as invaluable resources and advice pertaining to nonprofit work."
Bridgestar also named Best Nonprofit Online Job Board by 
Bridgestar has received a 2009 All-Star Award from Constant Contact, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations. This award was received for meeting Constant Contact’s best-practice standards for the use of Email Marketing throughout 2009.
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