Top nonprofit bloggers Rosetta Thurman and Trista Harris have co-authored the first book of its kind to offer career advice beyond just getting your foot in the door of a nonprofit organization.
Do you feel stuck in your nonprofit career? Unsure how to take that next step? How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar is an accessible, do-it-yourself map of how to navigate the nonprofit sector and gives you the tools that you need to move from entry level to leadership. This book is designed for professionals who want to build meaningful and rewarding nonprofit careers. How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar is based on the authors’ experiences as well as interviews with nonprofit rockstars who have supercharged their careers. You’ll learn how to develop meaningful nonprofit experience, build a strong network, establish a strong personal brand, achieve the elusive work/life balance, and move on up in your career.
Book Chapters
Chapter 1: What a Nonprofit Career Looks Like
There is No Linear Career Path
Rosetta’s Journey
Trista’s Journey
How Do You Get from Here to There?
Chapter 2: Develop Expertise
Tip 1: Find a Great Nonprofit Job
Tip 2: Size Matters
Tip 3: Make the Most of Your Volunteer Experience
Tip 4: Learn How to Raise Money
Tip 5: Always Learn, Always Teach
Tip 6: Work Abroad
Chapter 3: Build a Strong Network
Tip 7: Prioritize Networking
Tip 8: Attend Nonprofit Conferences
Tip 9: Get Your Own Business Cards
Tip 10: Join Professional Associations
Tip 11: Go Talk to People
Tip 12: Build Your Own Frankenmentor
Tip 13: Start Your Own Network
Chapter 4: Establish a Great Personal Brand
Tip 14: Google Yourself
Tip 15: Stop Trying to be Two Different People
Tip 16: Write a Kick Butt Bio
Tip 17: Professionalize Your Online Presence
Tip 18: Start a Blog
Tip 19: Look Like a Leader
Chapter 5: Practice Authentic Leadership
Tip 20: Do Your Job and Do It Well
Tip 21: Join a Nonprofit Board of Directors
Tip 22: Lead a Committee
Tip 23: Cultivate a Slash Career
Tip 24: Polish Your Public Speaking Skills
Tip 25: Ask for Feedback
Tip 26: Do a Stretch Assignment
Tip 27: Speak Up!
Tip 28: Mentor Someone Else
Chapter 6: Plan for Balance
Tip 29: Develop a Personal Mission Statement
Tip 30: Schedule Time to Reflect
Tip 31: Don’t Skip Lunch
Tip 32: Fall Back in Love with Your Job
Tip 33: Ditch the Martyr Lifestyle
Tip 34: Clear Off Your Plate
Tip 35: Mind Your Money
Tip 36: When Work and Home Collide
Chapter 7: Move On Up
Tip 37: Create Your Own Professional Development Plan
Tip 38: Set Big Goals
Tip 39: Get a Master’s Degree
Tip 40: Manage Up
Tip 41: Get Paid What You Are Worth
Tip 42: Consider the Benefits
Tip 43: Get Promoted
Tip 44: Introduce Yourself to a Search Firm
Tip 45: Use Your Network to Find a New Job
Tip 46: Get an Executive Coach
Tip 47: Know When to Take the Leap
Tip 48: Resign Gracefully
Tip 49: Be a Good Manager
Tip 50: Run with the Big Dogs
