how do you identify your transferableskills?

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Y o u r T r a n s f e r a b l e S k i l l s N o n p r o f i t J o b C l u b J u n e 8 th , 2 0 1 0

“What are your competencies? What are the competencies required forwhat you want to do? How do you bridge that gap?”

-Barry Silverberg, Director, Greenlights for Nonprofits, Austin, TX

What are competencies?Skills, Knowledge, Attitudes and Experience

What are some skil ls that you have?

What knowledge do you hold?

What do you LIKE to do?

What do you like to do that you're good at?

What do you like to do that you're good at that someone would pay for?

“When I recruit I also look for experience with and intent as a motivator. Volunteer workdemonstrates this and if you can detail experience of providing support to other non governmentalorganizations as well, all the better.” -Don Martin, Trustee at Guillain Barre Support Syndrome Trust



Here's your first story illustrating one of your competencies. Focus on: What task did you have? Howdid you accomplish it? What is the WOW at the end?

What:

How:

Wow:



“Don't focus on tit les. Focus on the competencies that are required forthe job.” -Barry Silverberg, Director, Greenlights for Nonprofits, Austin, TX

Where is a place that you could voluntee r?

What is something you would enjoy doing as a volunteer?

Resources:http://Greenlights.orghttp://TANO.orghttp://volunteermatch.orghttp://ynpn.org

“Avoid recruiters. While they are great at what they do, they often have strict standards they must adhere to

for their clients. It is the nonprofit client themselves who has the luxury of flexibility--not the recruiter.

Take the back door instead. Start as either a Board Member or as a volunteer, at a nonprofit you arepassionate about. Make sure you do work on a Committee as a Board Member, or an area, as a volunteer, thathas some relationship to your career of choice. Build relationships you can utilize in the outside job-searchworld.

Look in your backyard first. It is very likely you will find a job, or that you will become a consultant within thevery organization. you are volunteering at...or someone you have connected with there can help you makecontact to a job or individual who can get you get a job elsewhere. Remember, now you have the experienceand the connections.

It takes time but it works. I have been there and I have done that. Please take my word for it. I know of what Ispeak.” -Sharon Fenster Public/Media Relations Consultant at Jewish Board of Family andChildren's Services NYC, NY, from LinkedIn.com

http://www.linkedin.com/companies/52112/Jewish+Board+of+Family+and+Children's+Services?trk=pp_icon






Technical Management Competencies Circle the ones that describe you best.Competency Description

Continuous Learning Grasps the essence of new information; masters new technical and knowledge; recognizes owstrengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development; seeks feedback from others andopportunities to master new knowledge.

Creativity andInnovation

Develops new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to make organizationalimprovements; creates a work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation;

designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/ processes.External Awareness Identifies and keeps up-to-date on key policies and economic, political, and social trends that

affect the organization. Understands near-term and long- range plans and determines how tobest be positioned to achieve the mission.

Flexibil ity Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to neinformation, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjusts rapidly to new situationswarranting attention and resolution.

Resil ience Deals effectively with pressure; maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic andpersistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Effectively balances personalife and work.

Performance/Service Creates and sustains an organizational culture which permits others to provide the quality of

service essential to high performance.

Motivation Enables others to acquire the tools and support they need to perform well. Shows acommitment to public service. Influences others toward a spirit of service and meaningfulcontributions to accomplish the mission.

Strategic Thinking Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of theorganization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

Vision Takes a long-term view and acts as a catalyst for organizational change; builds a shared visionwith others. Influences others to translate vision into action.

Conflict Management Identifies and takes steps to prevent potential situations that could result in unpleasantconfrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a positive and constructmanner to minimize negative impact.

Diversity Leadership Recruits, develops, and retains a diverse high quality workforce in an equitable manner. Leadsand manages an inclusive workplace that maximizes the talents of each person to achieve soubusiness results. Respects, understands, values and seeks out individual differences to achievethe vision and mission of the organization. Develops and uses measures and rewards to hold sand others accountable for achieving results that embody the principles of diversity.

Integrity/ Honesty Instills mutual trust and confidence; creates a culture that fosters high standards of ethics;behaves in a fair and ethical manner toward others, and demonstrates a sense of corporateresponsibility and commitment to public service.

Team Building Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops a

sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within theorganization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust. Developleadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and guiding employees.

Accountabil ity Assures that effective controls are developed and maintained to ensure the integrity of theorganization. Holds self and others accountable for rules and responsibilities. Can be relied upto ensure that projects within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manneand within budget. Monitors and evaluates plans, focuses on results and measuring attainmenof outcomes.

Customer Service Balancing interests of a variety of clients; readily readjusts priorities to respond to pressing anchanging client demands. Anticipates and meets the needs of clients; achieves quality endproducts; is committed to continuous improvement of services.



Decisiveness Exercises good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impacand implications of decisions; makes effective and timely decisions, even when data are limiteor solutions produce unpleasant consequences; is proactive and achievement oriented.

Entrepreneurship Identifies opportunities to develop and market new products and services within or outside ofthe organization. Is willing to take risks; initiates actions that involve a deliberate risk to achievrecognized benefit or advantage.

Problem Solving Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information tomake logical decisions; provides solutions to individual and organizational problems.

Technical Credibil ity Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policiesrelated to specialized expertise. Is able to make sound hiring and capital resource decisions ato address training and development needs. Understands linkages between administrativecompetencies and mission needs .

Influencing/Negotiating

Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others toobtain information and accomplish goals; facilitates "win-win" situations

Interpersonal Skil ls Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of differentpeople in different situations; is tactful, compassionate and sensitive, and treats others withrespect.

Oral Communication Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; listens effectively andclarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosph

of open communication

Util izes Partnering Develops networks and builds alliances, engages in cross-functional activities; collaboratesacross boundaries, and finds common ground with a widening range of stakeholders andcontacts to build and strengthen internal support bases .

Polit ical Savvy Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Approaceach problem situation with a clear perception of organizational and political reality; recognizethe impact of alternative courses of action

WrittenCommunication

Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.

Job Titles and What They Do.Chief Operating Officer

Competency Description

Strategicplanning

Understands long-term goals of the organization and how to align resources (financial and human) toachieve the strategy

ExternalRelations

Manage some external relationships related to grants and/or fund raising or that supportprogrammatic work

ProgramManagement

Analyzes, budgets, monitors, oversees and evaluates all programmatic work, coordinating thedifferences and overlaps inherent in a complex programmatic environment that unites systems- leveresearch, policy and advocacy, community initiatives/engagement, state-wide public awareness,

grant-making, etc.Communications Planning

Work collaboratively with the Communications department to create a holistic communicationsstrategy that supports all program areas and strategic goals; support that team’s execution of thatstrategy, framing relationships with specialized external consultants as needed.

InfrastructureBuilding

Conducts review and analysis of internal infrastructure to support execution of non profit strategy;identifies gaps, creates systems, processes and allocates resources to ensure successfulimplementation.

HumanResourceManagement

Has awareness of and experience in various human resource functions to include: recruiting,compensation and benefits, training and development, organizational development, employeerelations, etc.



Work Planning Manages work flow from a high level, can identify interdependencies, overlaps of activities and workto remove obstacles to create a more efficient and productive work environment.

TechnologyManagement

Can articulate how technology can enable more proficient systems and processes, has basicunderstanding of the use of technology and can apply it toward vendor selection andimplementation.

OrganizationalAlignment

Ensures communication and cooperation across various functions within a given organization with thend result being all functions working toward common goals.

Chief Financial Officer


Strategicplanning

Understands long-term goals of the organization and clearly envisions how financing sources willevolve over time to accommodate this vision

Legalcompliance

Keeps up-to-date on relevant legal compliance standards and ensures that the organizationconsistently operates within these guidelines on an ongoing basis

Budgeting Oversees fair and efficient allocation of resources across various departments and creates streamlineprocedures for the process across the organization

Accounting Ensures up-to-date and detailed recording of obligations and expenses in the agency financial

system and understands how the organizations uses fundsContractmanagement

Negotiates and manages multiple contracts efficiently and ensures timely payment of obligations inconnection with these contracts

Financialreporting

Communicates organization's financial status and obligations effectively to outside parties andrelevant internal stakeholders

Auditing Prepares diligently for auditing process and promptly acts on issues that may arise during auditing ofinancial statements.

Program Leader


ProgramOperations

Provides oversight into successful delivery of programs or curriculum; ensures collaboration andknowledge sharing across the organization structure.

Policy Researchand Analysis

Expertise in the area of in research and analysis of state and/or federal policy related to thedomain in which they operate.

Government Affairs& Advocacy

Experience in the process of changing policy at the state and/or federal level. Brings experienceto assess complex political situations with multiple stakeholders. Has relationships with keyplayers in relevant policy circles.

Communications Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for various audiences.Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility whenpresenting materials to external audiences

Project Leadership Experience in leading and managing projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve andsenior leadership desired project outcomes, and reporting tracking and reporting on progress toboard members.

Domain Expertise Understanding of programs and research; prevailing environment in relevant domain; seen as asubject matter expert.

Program Evaluation Ensures that programs meet quality standards as set forth by the organization. Identifies processto conduct evaluations and measure impact.



Marketing and Communications Leader


Agencymanagement

Manage all aspects of annual advertising campaign, including research, budgeting, placementand consultation with external agencies

Brand building Leads in the creation of brand awareness and brand building initiatives in order to positivelyportray the organization to external audiences.

Internalcommunications

Creates internal communication plan designed to keep internal staff aware of and provideupdates on strategic initiatives, changes in direction and general status of the organization

Marketing &Communications

Design and implement marketing and communications strategies in support of Development,strategy, Corporate Partners, Events, and other fundraising-related initiatives.

Public relations Is the internal expert in key areas such as: media relations, publications, special events, pressreleases and crisis management

Training Provides formal training key areas such as: media relations, publications, special events, pressreleases and crisis management

Marketing Provide broad marketing support across the whole organization; design and implement annualorganization marketing plans, including print collateral, web, and email promotions.

Budgeting andPlanning

Creates annual budget, conducts planning sessions with key stakeholders on marketing &communications needs and required support.

Development Leader


Fundraisingstrategydevelopment

Crafts and implements a comprehensive development strategy to raise funds from individual,corporate and foundation donors as well as government grants. Leads targeted research andrelationship building activities required to engage high level donors. Partners with ExecutiveDirector to cultivate relationships.

Major giftsacquisit ion

Demonstrates prior experience in acquiring major gifts donations, managing the individualrelationships and securing funds year over year.

NationalFundraisingOperations

Identifies, creates, implements tools and processes to maintain high quality donor managemensystem

CommunicationsPlanning

Work collaboratively with the Communications department to create a holistic communications’strategy that supports development work.

Board engagement Supports the board development committee; guides and advises on strategies to fund raise.

RelationshipManagement

Manages external relationships related to grants and/or fund raising to support programmaticwork. Is well connected and has multiple avenues and creative ideas to identify, build and maintsolid relationships in the specific domain in which they operate.

Reporting &

Budgeting

Adept at creating budgets and forecasts for fundraising activities with an eye toward measuring

the impact of specific initiatives and activities. Can effectively partner with the finance function ithis regard

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