Careers in Non-Profits and Government

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Careers in Non-Profits & Governmentfeaturing

Kate Kohler

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Careers in Non-Profits & Government

I. About KateII. Overview of the IndustryIII. How to Research the IndustryIV. What are Firms Looking For?V. What to Expect in the Recruiting ProcessVI. What to Expect in the InterviewVII.Q&A





About Kate

• Currently Chief Operating Officer at PenFed Foundation

• Graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA ’06) and Harvard Kennedy School of Government (MPA ‘06)

• Company Commander in the U.S. Army 1996-2003

• Internships at UBS and Morgan Stanley

• Assistant Vice President at Morgan Creek Capital Management 2008-2009

• 15+ years of experience in government and non-profits





Overview of the Industry

• Structure• Size, type of organization is key• Differences between firms: culture and

history• Non profits are businesses





How to Research the Industry

• Strategic:– What industry? What is the future of the

sector?– What type of organization is right for you?

• Tactical:– Do the easy work: web, publications– Follow the money: 990 is a wealth of

information– Board of Directors: tells you a story– Networking: ask hard questions of

competitors, partners, donors





What are Non-Profits Looking For?

• Like For-Profit: Can you help me today with my problems?

• Do you have skills to grow with our organization?

• Everyone is a fundraiser• Who is interviewing you tells you what they

need – Executive Director– President– Board Member– Chairman

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What to Expect in the Recruiting Process

• Types of job leads– Search firm– Posting– Networked

• Who interviews you matters• Examples

– Long interview process: 3 months– Short interview process: 2 week




What to Expect in the Interview

• Types– Phone screen– Office environment– Lunch or Dinner

• Typical Questions: Practice, Practice• Bring something to distinguish yourself

– Think about the organization– Show your research




Questions & Answers

Question 1:

What is the fundamental difference between working in the non-profit and private sectors?

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Questions & Answers

Question 2:

What are your observations working in both the private and government sectors when getting things done in a timely manner?

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