Career And Networking
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The document discusses the importance of networking in advancing one's career in the nonprofit sector, outlining strategies for building genuine connections. It provides actionable tips on preparing for networking, making introductions, and maintaining relationships, as well as advice on resumes and leveraging mentorships. The content encourages individuals to overcome fears related to networking and emphasizes the value of sustained effort and relationship stewardship.
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Career And Networking
- 1. Networking & Your Career in the Nonprofit Community Emily Davis, MNM EDA Consulting, LLC July 13, 2010 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 2. Welcome Name Organization(s) Comfort-level with networking Career Goals Expectations 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 3. Outcomes Learn what networking is and is not Understand the value of networking Learn tools and strategies to start networking Resume Tips Mentor or Coach Internships 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 4. What is Networking? Building mutually-beneficial relationships Making connections Long term process “ When you help others, they help you.” – Keith Ferrazzi 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 5. What Networking is NOT Brown-nosing Short term investment Stepping over or ignoring other people Score-keeping Desperate Pestering Disingenuous Inauthentic Dishonest 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 6. The Value of Networking New opportunities Circle of supporters Help support, develop, or guide your career Friends and colleagues Connections to (influential) individuals Opportunity to learn Expand your impact in the community 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 7. Preparing to Network Self assessment Set your goals and purpose Name/list people you know Establish circle of supporters Face your fears – be brave! Take risks – put yourself out there Find a mentor Trust and commit to the process Make a referral list 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 8. Be Prepared Personal goals Elevator speech Outstanding talent or skills What are your goals? Recommendations for other people to connect with 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 9. Making Connections Join in! Reach out before you need them Give before receiving Relationship stewardship Initiate projects that will allow you to network – inside and outside your org Consistent effort 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 10. Making an Intro (In person) Be prepared Be patient, but assertive Invite others in conversation Eye contact Open-ended questions Compliments Humble, but confident Use humor carefully Follow up 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 11. Making an Intro (Online) Search & Research Similar Interests E-introductions Online Resume Personal websites, blog Discussion Boards Pay it forward 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 12. Ask Questions What do you do? Who do you work with? What interests you most about what you do? What brings you here? When in doubt – tell me more about that Ask them about themselves and find topics on which to connect Remember! 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 13. Maintaining Contacts (Courtesy of Monster) Name Priority Company/Org Position Address Phone Email Referred by/Found by Relationship What I can do for them Date met Meeting notes Follow – up Referred me to I referred them to 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 14. In the Moment Show confidence Details are important Ask (open ended) questions Read your surroundings Positive Impression Arrive early Bring resume, business card, etc. 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 15. Following Up Share resume, profile Request a meeting Research contact & company Help contact connect Opps to show your strengths Under promise and over deliver Network everywhere 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 16. Your Resume Clear and concise Teaser to an interview Demonstrate measurable successes Highlight with recommendations Make visually appealing 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 17. Mentor or Coach Feedback Introductions Nonprofit Landscape Advice Set goals Practice interviewing 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 18. Internships Look to orgs you love What is your passion? Identify areas of need “ Try on” an organization Build skills and fill gaps Part time work 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 19. Interviews Research Arrive early Present your resume with your bio and photo Overdress Come with questions Thank and follow up 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 20. When You Get The Offer Do I really feel passionate about this organization? Will this job give me an opportunity to grow and develop? Does this job fit my career objectives? Does it "feel right"? 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 21. What About Rejection? Not everyone is going to say “yes” Just gets you closer to a “yes” Can you refocus or adjust your strategy They are just not looking for your skills at that time Don’t give up! 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 22. QUESTIONS? 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 23. Networking Resources Local Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) San Diego YNPN San Diego Sandiegocareers.org Reading & Websites Never Eat Alone , Kevin Ferrazzi Monster Careers: Networking Boldcareer.com Meetup.com Effectivenetworking.com 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 24. Job Resources NPWorks.org Idealist.org YNPN San Diego AFP San Diego Common Good Careers Nonprofit Times Opportunity Knocks Craigslist 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
- 25. THANK YOU! For questions or more information… Emily Davis, MNM President EDA Consulting, LLC 15861 Paseo Del Sur San Diego, CA 92127 www.edaconsulting.org www.edaconsultingcafe.blogspot.com http://twitter.com/edaconsulting www.facebook.com/edaconsulting [email_address] 7/13/2010 Networking & Your Career
Editor's Notes
- #3: Introduce myself – EDA Consulting, MNM, YNPN San Diego What challenges have you had with networking? What do you feel you do well when it comes to networking? What would you like to improve with your networking?
- #5: What would things look like for you without a network? What is the value in making connections? This means developing others as much as you develop yourself.
- #6: Networking is not boring – get to learn about people and their interests. Have to kind of like people. Never know who will be a connection you might need in the future – pay attention to people of all ages and stages in their careers – co workers, etc. Like fundraising, never make assumptions about someone’s value Be genuinely interested in other individuals and how you can help them. Treat everyone equally
- #7: Being aware of yourself and others in key – emotional intelligence can be really useful Never know what is around the next corner – exciting! Circle of supporters – ask them to help you identify your strengths and assets Mentors are important for every stage in someone’s career Influential individuals may be helpful in the present or in the future – maintain those relationships More people you connect with the more you have a chance to make an impact personally and/or organizationally.
- #8: Self assessment – what are your strengths and weaknesses? Are you accountable? Are you good at what you do? People you know – how can you help them and how might they be able to help you? How did you meet? What can you do to maintain these relationships? Maintain connections – follow up Referral list – three people you would recommend for a job and why, three people who have the capacity to hire
- #9: Outstanding talent or skill – highlight as the thing you love to do Why is connecting important to you – be sure to link your networking to your purpose and goals
- #10: Attend events of organizations for whom you would like to work or meet people – be surprised about different places you might find connections When you initiate contact, be sure to always follow up Clubs and associations – alumni clubs are a good place to start Keep track – use a system to keep track of people like a database or Outlook Regular effort – make it as frequent (daily) as possible.
- #11: Where to go for networking – YNPN San Diego, AFP San Diego, AMA, associations with entrepreneurs, Meetups, business associations, conferences, etc. Where else might you find good networking?
- #12: Research/Search Look for similar interests Ask people to make e-introductions Share your interests, resume Create a personal website, blogs Participate in discussion boards Continue to pay it forward LinkedIn allows you to create a personal profile and post your profile Pay it forward to individuals and companies – golden rule, but also be clear about boundaries. If there is someone you don’t have good experience with, hesitate, be strategic in who you recommend
- #13: Think about the kinds of things that you would want other people to ask you. How did you get into this field? San Diego has a lot of transplants so it is always fun to find out where people are from and what brought them to SD – this is a pretty common conversation around here. Like fundraising, let the donor speak the majority of the time. People like to share their stories, so let them which will give you more information to work from on how you can help them and begin to build a relationship. Like dating – get to know them.
- #14: This is like a networking database, similar to a fundraising database I’m not this thorough and it is an area in which I need to improve. It will be of great benefit to remember details about someone – it impresses them and makes them feel important.
- #15: Smile and look engaged – a glossed over look won’t help. Try to avoid scanning the room for others – stay focused on your conversation.
- #22: Just gets you closer to “yes” – in fundraising the more people you ask for donations, the more likely you are to get those donations; rule of thirds.
- #26: EDA Consulting