In a recent post, I touched on how difficult grant making can be. Investing in nonprofit organizations takes a strategic eye, a commitment to partnership building and an enormous amount of consideration, time and energy. Today, I'd like to talk about another aspect of grant making that can be incredibly challenging for both grant makers … Continue reading Anatomy of a No: Grant Makers Can’t Fund It All
Tag: Series
So you want to work in CSR…
It was Christmas season in West Acres Mall in Fargo. I was around five years old. I was with my mother and grandmother shopping for a dress for my grandmother to wear to a cousin's wedding. They looked away for a moment, my mother said. And I was gone. I was five stores down having a long … Continue reading So you want to work in CSR…
Search for a job in CSR – FAQs
Working in CSR, I have the opportunity to meet many individuals interested in this field. Each time I speak with someone interested in CSR, I field many of the same questions. I hope this set of frequently asked questions will help you with a job search in this field. Frequently Asked Questions I'm searching for "corporate … Continue reading Search for a job in CSR – FAQs
5 things NOT to say to a CSR professional
In previous posts, I've spoken about the large number of individuals I meet interested in CSR. Unfortunately, many of these individuals do not understand this field or what it entails. To be frank, I may not have known these things before joining the field, either. Infusing a bit of humor in my blog today, here … Continue reading 5 things NOT to say to a CSR professional