Title: CASECMCSIC Workshop: The Social Sector Job Search
1CASE/CMC/SIC Workshop The Social Sector Job
Search
- September 28, 2005
- 615pm
- Classroom C
2Objectives of Presentation
- In this presentation, we will
- Introduce you to the social sector and the social
sector job search process - Equip you with some tools for pursuing a social
sector job/internship - Identify helpful resources for social sector
career planning - Provide an opportunity for socializing with
like-minded classmates - We are here to share practical tips, identify
helpful resources, and answer your questions!
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3Overview
- Opening (5 min)
- Overview of the Social Sector (10 min)
- Proactive Job Search Process (15 min)
- Recruiting
- Research
- Resources
- A Few Pointers (10 mins)
- Questions (20 min)
4Where Do You Stand???
Consideringsocial sector?
Determining field?(social services, environment,
arts,international development, etc.)
Seeking summerinternship or job?
Determiningfunction?(finance, marketing,
fundraising,general management, etc.)
Other?
Searching forpotential employers?
Preparing forinterviews?
Preparing resume cover letter?
5The Social Sector
- Organizations with a primary purpose to create
social value - Comprised of nonprofit, for-profit, hybrid, and
cooperative organizations - Vary along the following dimensions
- Degree of commercial activity
- Types of activities
- Fields/Areas of focus
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See handout, A Brief Guide to Understanding the
Social Sector
6The Social Sector (contd)
- Types of Activities
- Provision of good or service
- Research and dissemination of information
(advocacy, education, public awareness) - Provision of funding and/or technical assistance
to other organizations - Strategic consulting for the nonprofit sector
- Fields/Areas of Focus
- Arts and culture
- Community development
- Education
- Environment
- Philanthropy
- Health Care
- International Aid Economic Development
- Social Services
7Example of organizations that hire MBA interns
- Venture Philanthropy/Philanthropy
- Common Good Ventures (SY Mark McKeag)
- NewSchools Venture Fund
- Acumen Fund
- Packard Foundation (SY Sarika Sangwan)
- Social Sector Change/Consulting
- The Bridgespan Group Bridgestar
- Foundation Strategy Group
- Community Wealth Ventures (unpaid)
- Mission-Based/Social Entrepreneurship
- KaBOOM! (FY Tom Mitchell)
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions
- REDF portfolio companies-Golden Gate Community
(SY Avani Khanna)
For more examples, see MBA Nonprofit Connection
www.mnconnection.org (current listings on CASE
website)
8Related Fields
- Government/Public Sector
- Resources Careers in Government, USA Jobs, The
World Bank, The Congressional Budget Office,
Dukes Sanford Institute - Socially Responsible Business
- Resources Business for Social Responsibility,
Aspen Institute Business and Society Program,
World Resources Institute, Net Impact, Social
Venture Network
9The Job Search Process
- Timeline
- Fall/Early Winter Focus on Research
- Winter/Spring Targeted Outreach
- Jan-May Summer Internship Listings
- Ongoing Full-time Job Listings
- Dont panic! Many social sector organizations
dont hire for summer or full-time jobs until
spring.
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10The Job Search ProcessRecruiting
- Very few social sector organizations participate
in SIPs, on-campus interviews or official resume
drops - Exceptions National Parks Business Plan
Initiative, Bridgespan, Self-Help - Open summer and full-time positions are listed in
Career Compass - Most Fuqua students find their social sector
positions through off-campus search
11The Job Search ProcessResearch
- Focus on fields that interest YOU
- education, environment, arts, youth development,
economic development, etc. - Identify a job search buddy who is interested
in same/similar field, if possible - Conduct web research
- Take advantage of Fuqua and general social sector
resources - Conduct informational interviews with alumni and
other professionals in field
12Career Resources
- Fuqua Resources
- CMC
- CASE
- Social Impact Club
- General Social Sector Resources
- Financial Resources
13Fuqua ResourcesCareer Management Center
- Open summer and full-time positions are listed in
Career Compass as job postings - Career Advising One-on-one appointments with
Mary Beck White-Sutton - Career centers of other Duke programs
(Dual-degree students or via Mary Beck) - MBA Nonprofit Connection
- Summer and Full-time Job Postings
- Archive on CASE website
- Career Advising by Referral
14Fuqua Resources Career Management Center
15Fuqua ResourcesCASE
- Case Website
- Students section, Career Planning
- Numerous resources links
- CASE Resource Library
- HBS Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector
- Wharton Net Impact Career Handbook
- From Making a Profit to Making a Difference How
to Launch your New Career in Nonprofits - Other relevant books and periodicals
- Career Advising
- One-on-one appointments with CASE staff
16Fuqua Resources Social Impact Club
- Career Events
- UNC Career Forum (Oct 28)
- Net Impact Conference (Nov 10-13)
- SIC Week in Cities, Wash DC (Jan 9-13)
- Career Fair at Kenan-Flagler (Late January?)
- Speakers, brown bag lunches, seminars, alumni
networking events - Career Fellows, SIC members and other Fuquans
- Handout on student profiles
- Spreadsheet in Career Compass with FY SY
experiences - Sample resumes and cover letters in Social Impact
Club folder on G drive
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17Fuqua Resources Financial Resources
- CASE Summer Internship Program
- Financial assistance for summer internships with
nonprofit, nongovernmental or public
organizations - Provides matching funds up to 5,000, with total
combined cap of 10,000 from CASE and hiring
organization - Funded by Give a Day campaign and Wachovia
Foundation - Managed by CASE (contact Matt Nash)
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Great opportunity to get involved! Students
raise money from classmates, Fuqua community, and
corporate sponsors/others to supplement the
salaries of first years with nonprofit summer
internships
18Fuqua Resources Financial Resources (contd)
- Class of 1990 Internship Award
- For students taking internships with nonprofits,
public agencies, or small to medium businesses - Applied as tuition deduction in fall of second
year - Amount depends on endowment earnings
historically between 7500-13,000 total - Divided amongst students at committees
discretion - Managed by financial aid office
- Watch for email announcement in spring decisions
made around end of classes
19Fuqua Resources Financial Resources (contd)
- Class of 2001 Loan Forgiveness Fund
- For Fuqua alumni working full-time in nonprofit,
non-governmental, or government jobs eligible up
to 10 years post-graduation - Covers Fuqua loans
- Sliding scale based on income
- Managed by CASE (contact Matt Nash)
20General Social Sector Resources
- Bridgestar www.bridgestar.org
- Free membership, access to information on the
sector and full-time job postings - The Chronicle of Philanthropy www.philanthropy.co
m - Independent Sector www.independentsector.org
- Idealist www.idealist.org
- Guidestar www.guidestar.org
- Information (mostly financial) on most nonprofits
- MBA Career-Focused
- Net Impact www.net-impact.org
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See handout, Internet Resources for Social
Sector Careers
21Tips Pointers
- Advice from Second Years
- Advice from CASE CMC Staff
22A Few Words of Advice
- Pro-Active Approach to Career Research
- Network, network, network!
- Classmates, alums, friends, family, CMC, CASE,
MNC, guest speakers, Net Impact, professors and
lecture series at other Duke schools - Find the right fit
- You personal interests relevant skills
- Organization willing to commit resources
understands value of MBA - Take advantage of CASE/Fuqua/Duke resources
23A Few Words of Advice
- Effective Resumes and Cover Letters
- Know your audience!
- Not limited to 1-page, standard Fuqua format
- Demonstrate passion for and understanding of
mission and activities - Highlight volunteer/social sector experience
- Avoid business jargon (test with non-MBA friend)
- Address specifically how your skills/experience
relevant to the particular job for which you are
applying - On resume, streamline description of for-profit
work experience that is not directly relevant
24A Few Words of Advice
- Social Sector Involvement
- Social Impact Club
- Volunteer
- Mentored internships during the year
- Coursework classes as well as projects focused
on social sector/social issues - Independent studies
- Sensitivity to Cultural Differences
- Approach the sector with humility and respect
25Questions?
26Resources for Networking
- Fuqua Alumni Directory
- http//www.fuqua-alumnilink.duke.edu/
- Duke Connect Undergraduate Graduates
- http//career.studentaffairs.duke.edu/
- Click on Duke alumni
- Go to Resources and Click on Duke Connect
- below Duke Connect, click on Alumnilogin
dukepassword alumni - Pre-Fuqua Employment Report
- Go to CMC Career Compass and then to Identify
Contacts
27Resources for Networking(continued)
- LinkedIn leading professional online network
tool - https//www.linkedin.com/e/gis/20/44B71415BF04/
- Leverage the power of the Duke MBA Program group
network - Accelerate your career research and networking
- Know more than a name--view rich professional
profiles - Let other group members know what you have to
offer to them - Limit your network searches to other Duke MBA
Program Members - Professional Associations
- American Society of Association Executives
http//www.asaenet.org/ - Society for Nonprofit Organizations
http//www.snpo.org/ - Independent Sector http//www.independentsector.or
g/ - Association of Fundraising Professionals
http//www.afpnet.org/ - Alliance for Nonprofit Management
http//www.allianceonline.org/ - BoardSource http//www.boardsource.org/register.as
p - Association for Research on Nonprofit
Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
http//www.arnova.org/
28Researching a Specific Organization
- Website
- Annual Report
- Business Plan or Strategic Plan
- Accreditation Documents (some industries)
- Wise Giving Alliance national charity reports
(Better Business Bureau) http//www.give.org/ - Charity Navigator reports on financial health of
major nonprofits http//www.charitynavigator.org
29Informational InterviewStrategies for Success
Rapportwhat do you know about the
contact? Questionswhat are your learning
objectives? Stories of Accomplishmentconnect
to industry/target Timebegin and end on what
was agreed Request Contacts2 contacts from your
list of companies Follow-up24/48 hours e-mail
or written note contacts
30Informational InterviewKey Questions
What do you see as developments in this field,
company, industry? Areas of greatest
opportunity? Expansion? Markets/Products? Greates
t needs---currently IT Security Regulatory
International
What are the key talents of people who are
successful in this field? Typical mistakes that
prevent people from entering this
field? Personal advice about entering this
field? What do you do to keep up-to date and
build your network?