Nonprofit Professionals

I'm being offered a promotion that comes with a lot more responsibility, but only a tiny raise. It feels like an insult. Do I negotiate, or is this a sign I'm undervalued here?

How long did it take you to get comfortable at your last job? My SIL is a couple months in at a new job and doesn't feel fully acclimated yet.… this is stressing her out. Should she wait it out or… more

My boss is an emotional rollercoaster – supportive one minute, micromanaging the next. Need strategies to minimize the whiplash while I polish my resume.

What's your experience with toxic positivity in the workplace?

Have u ever turned down a management role? If yes, what was your reasoning?

Have you ever had someone report to you who made more than you?

My SIL found out a male coworker with the exact same job makes 20 grand more than her. That's despicable. Ladies, how do y'all cope with this BS?

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grannies, aunties, godmamas & pet mamas out there.… enjoy your day, ladies 🫶🏼☀️

A former client emailed me out of the blue offering a consulting gig for way more than I make now. I love my job, but this opportunity is tempting. Is it ever okay to jump ship for the money?

How old were you when you experienced your first heartbreak from a romantic relationship?

What do you remember about your first day at your current place of work?

Advice as I look for a new job. My coworkers and manager may ruin our program and get us all fired. So my new manager and program is very very lax. We have already had reprimand meetings for not me… more

A longtime major donor wants their kid hired for a role they're totally unqualified for. I know this will be a disaster, but how do I say no without jeopardizing funding?

Where does the majority of your company’s money come from? Private/corporate donations and/or sponsorships? Fundraising events/initiatives? Grants? Moneytrees?

What piece of advice would you offer a new professional entering the non profit realm?

I'm getting more and more jaded by the "hustle culture" in the nonprofit world. We're asked to wear all the hats, and work crazy hours, but that doesn't automatically equal impac… more

How do you recommend handling a direct report with career growth aspirations who has recently started going above my head pretty consistently and taking credit for group work. Higher ups are not redi… more

As I enter into my 6 month of running a non profit and trying to apply for grants realizing we need 3 board members . But it’s not a easy task, any suggestions on recruiting a reliable board member .

Have you always worked in the non-profit realm or do you come from a for-profit org?

Client gave me an insanely generous personal gift. It's ethically murky, but also really nice... What would you do?

How often do you use fishbowl and how does it compare to your other social media usage?

Do you have a shedding ritual going into the weekend? Like something you do every Friday to signify it's the end of the work week?

Anyone have a good system for prioritizing tasks when EVERYTHING feels urgent? My to-do list is a beast.

Is there an appropriate way to address favoritism in the workplace?

Coworker asked me to be a job reference, and I honestly can't recommend them. How do I decline without burning the bridge?

We're asked to inflate numbers slightly to look good for a grant report. Everyone says it's 'no big deal', but I feel icky about it. What to do?

Do you take a daily walk?

I’m moving to Seattle in July and am on the hunt for corporate social responsibility, law firm pro bono management, and/or nonprofit development director positions. Does anyone have recommendations regarding open… more

What do you admire most about your parents?

I have been doing the job of acting director for a year now. In that time, I've set strategies, 5-year plans, revamped the department, etc. And yesterday, I learned that I got a pretty huge grant for a projec… more

If you had to move to another part of the country, where would you move and why?

What is one thing that absolutely needs to get crossed off your to do list this week?

How many professional development units / continuing education units does your profession require?

Do you have a side hustle? If so, what is it?

What historical time period would you have liked to visit?

Honestly, I'm sometimes embarrassed to tell people I work for a nonprofit. The assumption I'm poor and naïve gets old. Anyone else relate?

Who can make you feel better when you’re sad or angry

What's one question you would ask a psychic regarding your future?