Advancing Together: Exploring Opportunities for Leadership and Growth

Dear Friend,

Our ongoing journey toward meaningful leadership within the nonprofit sector fills me with ever-increasing enthusiasm. Leadership's crucial role in transforming lives and communities is at the heart of this sixth edition, showcasing job opportunities that resonate with your unique talents and steadfast dedication to effecting genuine change in the nonprofit world. This journey transcends a mere job search; it's an exploration of your true calling.

This edition bridges the gap between your potential and nonprofit organizations eager to harness your capabilities. Tailored for those who shine in analytical reasoning, inspire their peers, or guide teams toward triumph, this newsletter keeps your ambitions central. It also provides uplifting success stories and insights to fuel your journey forward.

Aligning with Organizational Culture: A New Approach to Interviews

Understanding whether an organization’s culture resonates with your values is crucial during the interview process. It’s an opportunity to showcase your qualifications and determine if the organization’s ethos aligns with your own cultural preferences. Preparing insightful questions about the organization's culture, its approach to teamwork and leadership, and how it supports its employees’ growth and well-being can reveal much about your potential fit within the team.

Here are a few questions candidates might ask during the interview:?

1. How does the company tackle challenges collaboratively, and can you provide an example?
2. What concrete steps does the company take to foster workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion?
3. What opportunities for professional development and growth are available to employees?
4. How does the company prioritize work-life balance for its employees?
5. Beyond meeting performance metrics, what qualities does the company value in employees?

Mikaela Kiner also shares a great list of interview questions to learn more about a company’s culture in the Muse.?

As you can imagine, actively engaging in the interview to learn about the organization’s values, career advancement opportunities, and how it supports societal contributions can transform the interview from a one-sided assessment to a two-way conversation. It’s your chance to confirm that the organization’s environment and mission align with your aspirations, enabling you to make an informed decision about your career path.

More often than not, culture fit is usually from the organization's point of view. But I’m flipping this to the candidate's point of view.?

Exploring resources on organizational behavior and workplace culture can be invaluable for those eager to excel in understanding organizational culture and making informed career choices. Such knowledge empowers you to navigate interviews confidently, ensuring you find a role where you can thrive personally and professionally.

This Round of Jobs

In presenting these opportunities, it’s essential to recognize the importance of aligning with an organization’s culture and values. Before committing to a position, thorough research into the role and the nonprofit itself is recommended.

Opportunities for Analytical Minds: Delve into roles where your financial acumen can help nonprofits grow and amplify their positive influence.

1. Adobe Communities | Property Accountant | $75,000 - $85,000 | Los Angeles, CA | In-person??
2. Boys’ Club of New York | Director of Finance | $90,000 - $120,000 | New York, NY | In-person?
3. The California Wellness Foundation | Accounting Manager | $112,000 - $168,000 | Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid?
4. Food and Water Watch | Director of Finance | $150,000 - $170,000 | Lauderhill, FL | Hybrid?
5. Nonprofit Finance Fund | Director, Loan Origination | Los Angeles, CA | $120,000 - $140,000 | Remote?
6. Palo Alto Art Center Foundation | Operations Manager | $75,000 - $85,000 | Palo Alto, CA | In-person??
7. Queens Public Library | Vice Preside of Finance | $150,000 - $175,000 | Queens, NY | In-person?
8. Samueli Foundation | Accounting Manager | $130,000 - $150,000 | Corona del Mar, CA | Hybrid?
9. United Way of Greater Los Angeles (UWGLA) | Director, Accounting | $100,000 - $130,000 | Los Angeles, CA | Remote?

Opportunities for Relationship Builders: Uncover positions that prioritize creating a supportive workplace and leading teams to significant accomplishments.

1. Center for Family Representation | Human Resources Manager | $72,300 - $108,500 | New York, NY | Hybrid?
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta | Human Resources Director | $65,000 - $75,000 | Atlanta, GA | Hybrid?
3. Home Forward | Human Resources Generalist, Leaves & Benefits | $79,239.60 - $95,087.52 | Portland, OR | Hybrid?
4. TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) | Director of Human Resources | $80,000 - $100,000 | Chicago, IL, | Hybrid?
5. Tides | Senior Employee and Labor Relations Partner | $92,500 - $166,600 | New York, NY & San Francisco, CA | Remote?
6. Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Human Resources Director/Employment Law Attorney | $110,000 - $115,000 | Staten Island, NY | In-person?
7. Washington State School for the Blind | Human Resources Manager | $66,936 - $122,844 | Vancouver, WA | In-person?

Opportunities for Visionary Leaders: Seek executive roles for those prepared to steer, make pivotal choices, and propel nonprofits to new heights of success.

1. Camille A. Brown & Dancers | Executive Director | $95,000 - $105,000 | New York, NY | Remote?
2. Equality Ohio | Executive Director | $135,000 - $155,000 | Cleveland, OH | Remote?
3. Gennesarate Free Clinic | Executive Director | $110,000 - $120,000 | Indianapolis, IN | In-person?
4. Girl Forward | Executive Director | $73,000 - $95,000 | Chicago, IL or Austin, TX | Hybrid?
5. Reaching Out MBA | Executive Director | $200,000 - $240,000 | Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA | Remote?
6. United Way of the Ozarks | President and CEO | $85,000 - $125,000 | Columbia, MO | In-person?
7. Weingart Foundation | President and CEO | $500,000 - $625,000 | Los Angeles, CA | Remote?

This newsletter is your portal to such opportunities, offering a platform for every aspiring leader to make a mark and foster change. Here, you'll encounter more than just a job; you'll find a calling that resonates with your passion and talents—or perhaps identify someone in your network who will.

Please keep in mind that all listed positions are filled by transparent salaries, reflecting my commitment to promoting opportunities characterized by openness and fairness.

As we tackle the intricacies of job searching, let this newsletter be your guide and inspiration. Together, we can ignite a movement of positive transformation. Look forward to this newsletter every Monday, designed to motivate and guide your path forward.

Warmest regards,

Marvin

P.S. I'm here to help you if you have questions, want advice, or wish to share your story. Together, let's journey toward impactful leadership.

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