Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 18, 2012
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Location
Career Resource Center, Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Fees/Admission
Free for members; $10 fee for non-members
Contact Information
Kelly Clark 847-295-5626
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Description
Presented by: Christa Beall Diefenbach, Associate Director, The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management
Finding a job, let alone a career, in today’s job market is a daunting task. Nonprofits constitute the third largest private employment sector in the US; and the only sector that experienced growth during the recent recession. Our nation’s 1.4 million nonprofits offer many career opportunities for those interested in making a difference while making a living. Nonprofit organizations thirst for talented individuals that share a passion for its cause and that are capable of advancing its mission. So what are these nonprofits and what are they looking for? Join nonprofit staffing expert, Christa Diefenbach to learn:
1.) The makeup of Illinois’/Chicago’s nonprofit sector
2.) Trends in the current nonprofit job market
3.) Best practices when conducting a nonprofit job search
4.) Networking ideas that can help
Christa has 15 years experience in nonprofit management with expertise in all aspects of development and communications as well as extensive volunteer and staff management experience. Her specialties include small nonprofit fundraising and volunteer management. Christa has held the positions of Director of Special Events for the March of Dimes, Manager of Communications and Special Events for Advocate Charitable Foundation, and has worked with Family Service of Roanoke Valley and The Bridge Youth & Family Services. Currently, she holds the position of Associate Director for The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University.
