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Idealist Webinar Series

Webinar #14 • Dec 15 • Career Transitions

Nonprofit networking (Making yourself a stronger candidate)

While it is true that networking and researching opportunities is the cornerstone of any job search, this is all the more true in the nonprofit sector.

This webinar explores:

  • How data proves that networking and intentional relationship building is essential
  • Ways to make yourself a stronger nonprofit candidate, including service (volunteering, internships), knowledge building (industry publications, education options) and relationship building (mentoring opportunities) *The role of community in networking and ways to strengthen involvement in preexisting groups
  • Both strong and weak links in your life and how they can help you strengthen your nonprofit network
  • Steps to develop an "elevator pitch" in order to quickly and concisely convey networking needs
  • How to request and conduct an informational interview as well as why this is a key component of intentional networking


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