Nonprofit Professionals

How does one manage their inbox so it’s not overflowing and disorganized (looking at you, subfolders)? Does anyone have an efficient way to manage/prioritize emails?

How do you navigate sensitive conversations at work re: politics? Yes I know, politics is not something to be discussed at work. But when the current administration is making drastic changes that dire… more

Does the board of directors play a big decision-making role when it comes to eliminating positions/letting people go at an organization?

How do you explain leaving a toxic work environment when interviewing for a new job? Is it good to be honest or is the rule of thumb to not say anything remotely negative?

Y’all doing ok? Cause this Fed spending back and forth is making me ill.

In your experience, do layoffs come in 3’s? When an org starts eliminating positions, is this a sign that more of the same is to come?

When it comes to tackling non-preferred tasks, do you have a method that helps you get started and not fall behind? Aside from “just get started…” I am needing some tips to spark motivation.

If you have 2 conflicting meetings, how do decide which one to attend? Do you go with the one that was scheduled first?

Do you feel like you have to “pick your battles” when trying to do your job or are you able to freely speak your mind and advocate for yourself, position, the clients you serve, etc.?

If you were given the choice to go back to school for free, would you? If so, what would you major in? I would absolutely go back to school if money weren't a thing and I would major in business…

Do you think that moving up the career ladder always entails playing politics and having to schmooze with higher ups? I can't play the game and schmooze when everything feels like it’s crashing do… more

Has anyone ever gotten an interview or a job offer from this platform?

Do you have a song that you listen to on your way to work to get pumped up and/or centered for the day? It may sound off, but every morning on the way to work I listen to Dear Prudence by the Beatles … more

Has anyone done a Panel Interview? Any advice? I am not doing the interview, a friend of mine is and she is interviewing for a Junior level role.

Would you take a job that pays $15,000 less but you get to be fully remote? Personally, I think the benefits of working from home outweigh the missed money. Curious to hear from others...

Has anyone had to write a personal DEI statement when applying for a job? How do you go about writing one? (It’s for a Child Advocacy non-profit organization.)

Do you trust that anonymous submissions at work (suggestion box, questions to town halls, etc.) are truly, anonymous? I thought from. Legal standpoint, the answer is yes, but my coworkers think otherw… more

How will the incoming admin affect health care?

How do you approach overcoming obstacles in your work, when the same old problems keep showing their ugly head? Age old problems include favoritism and bias, unclear expectations, and a HUGE disconnec… more

What do you think is a reasonable time to respond to an email? 24-48 business days? It seems like staff expects an immediate response to email requests but our staff is so slammed right now there is n… more

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Do you have a side gig? If so, what is it. I doordash for extra income.

When it comes to cover letters, what are your thoughts? Absolutely necessary, or only sometimes? I have getting ready to apply for a new job and the posting does not require one but a peer suggested I… more

How do you turn around a horrid week? Truly, how to reset and end on a high note? Is it to call in? Half kidding.

Have you ever left a job because your team and/or org was dysfunctional? And despite waiting it out, nothing changed?

What’s the last thing that made you laugh? Am I a bad person if the last thing that made me laugh was seeing my coworker fall down the steps- she was not hurt!

Anyone here pivot from nonprofit to govt? I like my current position in development, love my current team, but thinking about applying to a program assistant job with my city for significantly higher pay (the fie… more

Has anyone transitioned from public sector, state and local municipal finance to non-profit industry and willing to share your overall experience, advice or lessons learned? TIA!

Working on a strategic assessment proposal for a large non-profit and would love to get insights on pricing in that industry.

Have you ever been in a situation where a new ceo/HR dpt starts and 1-2 years later you feel like they are trying to push you out? In order to cut corners/save money….

Will tiktok go away on 1/19? If so, will it affect you at all? I think it IS going to go away and it will positively affect me by the amount of time I will get back that is usually spent scrolling….

If you could change your work schedule, would you? How would it differ from your current one? I'd appreciate one more remote date and more evenings and weekends when things are less busy and more … more

What is the difference between a managing role versus a lead role?

Has anyone interviewed with The Nature Conservancy?

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received pertaining to non-profit work?

“Be where your feet are” is something a supervisor once said to me that has stuck with me over the years…

Is it rude to wear headphones in the office? I've never thought twice about it, but recently a coworker mentioned how it makes ppl seem “unapproachable”. Whenever I pop the airpods in I always ale… more

Need Advice!!!
Been applying for a year and now I'm getting some traction- but just found out I'm 2months preggers with twins
I'm getting interviews but do I share that I'm pregnant or wait fo… more

What is your too career goal of 2025? I hate to be like this, but in the name of being honest, mine is to find a new job by the summer.