Buffs Interview Buffs: Working in a Nonprofit
Bonnie Evans, a 2019 Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder graduate who majored in sociology and economics, discussesÌýher role of working in a Pittsburgh nonprofit. Evans worksÌýon strategic goals through fund development and grant writing, and she managesÌýa program focused on the early childhood education industry.
Evans shares how she gained experience and developed skills by building connections through Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder and local community members, participating in the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE) and a part-time job on campusÌýand completing a year-long fellowship through after graduation.
Highlights in this video:
- 5:44 - Getting started in nonprofit work.
- 12:35 - How majoring in sociology and economics prepared Evans for her current job.
- 21:05 - Networking:ÌýIdentifying who is already in your network and how to grow it.
- 27:02 - Typical week in her role.
- 44:50 - Major rewards and challenges of current job.Ìý
- 50:07 - Evans' advice to those interested in working in nonprofits.
The A&S Embedded Career Services team offers several virtual Buffs Interview Buffs (BIB) events each semester. Buffs Interview Buffs are informational interviews with Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder alumni working in a variety of jobs and industries.
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