Paid Positions at Nonprofit Organizations

An article in The Dallas Morning News, December 12, 2014, edition, “Career Opportunities Abound in the Nonprofit Sector”, on page 1J by Metro Creative Connection identifies several paid positions in nonprofit organizations.

We often think of jobs in nonprofit organizations being staffed by volunteers.  While it is true that almost all nonprofit organizations depend on volunteers to staff many of their positions, they usually also employ a number of individuals in paid staff positions. 

In most nonprofit organizations, volunteers typically work one or two days each week.  Some volunteers work periodically with no set schedule.  Consequently, in order to functions effectively, nonprofit organizations require a staff of full-time employees.

The article describes the following full-time paid positions:

1. Executive Officer:  The executive director reports to the organization’s board of directors and has the strategic and operational responsibility for nonprofit staff.

2. Chief Financial Officer:  Depending of the size of the organization, the CFO position will vary in responsibility and scope.

3. Fundraisers:  Since fundraising is a key component for nonprofits, the job includes annual funds, alumni affairs, direct marketing, grant seeking, and donor relations.

4. Public Relations: Public relations or marketing professionals work with senior management to develop a communication plan for the organization.  Use of multi-media in order to communicate with organization volunteers, donors, and clients is important to the organization’s success.

5.  Administrative Roles: Accounting and financial professional, office administrators, human resources, information systems and IT workers are some of the administrative roles.

Many of the above roles are consolidated in to one position depending of the size of the organization.  However, the functions need to be addressed.

If you enjoy helping improve lives of those in need, a full-time position with a nonprofit organization can be very rewarding with a competitive income.

Individuals who have worked for a nonprofit organization are encouraged to share your experience in this bIog or email at mailto:glynjordan@gmail.com.   

 

Thanks!  Glyn