NPA 065: From For-Profit to Non-Profit. Making the Transition.

For some, it is easy to enter into the nonprofit world. But for many it is an “ideal”, a dream, or a passing fantasy that is tough to realize. There seems to be a common thread among nonprofit seekers. They want to do more. They want to feel like they are doing something for their community. They want to make a difference. Often theses “wants” can’t be fulfilled in the for-profit corporate world. But transitioning into a position at a nonprofit can seem scary. There are lots of concerns that run through our minds: Will I make enough money? Will the work be challenging? How do I pick the right organization? How do you find the right position? What qualifications do I need? And again… will I make enough money? In this podcast I talk with Rick Sleutaris, Co-director at Open Connections in Pennsylvania. He talks about his personally story of working for Gore (a.k.a. Gore-tex), with a Masters in Business Adminstration, and how his desire to do something else, lead him to the nonprofit world. This is a great story that many will be able to relate to. For those seeking the nonprofit expereince, this will help inspire and comfort you along your journey. Resourses Open Connections Website: www.openconnections.org Idealist Website: www.idealist.orgThe post NPA 065: From For-Profit to Non-Profit. Making the Transition. first appeared on Nonprofit Ally.