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Broaden Your Job Search – The Nonprofit Sector

Presented by: Christa Beall Diefenbach, Associate
Director, The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management

          Finding a job, let alone a career, in today’s job market is a daunting task.  Nonprofits constitute the third largest private employment sector in the US; and the only
sector that experienced growth during the recent  recession.  Our nation’s 1.4 million nonprofits offer many career opportunities for those interested in making a difference while making a living.  Nonprofit organizations
thirst for talented individuals that share a passion for its cause and that are capable of advancing its mission.  So what are these nonprofits and what are they looking for?  Join nonprofit staffing expert, Christa Diefenbach to learn:

1.)  The makeup of Illinois’/Chicago’s nonprofit sector

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2.)  Trends in the current nonprofit job market

3.)  Best practices when conducting a nonprofit job search

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4.)  Networking ideas that can help

Christa has 15 years experience in nonprofit management with expertise in all aspects of development and communications as well as extensive volunteer and staff
management experience.  Her specialties include small nonprofit fundraising and volunteer management.  Christa has held the positions of Director of Special Events for the March of Dimes, Manager of Communications and Special Events for Advocate Charitable Foundation, and has worked with Family Service of Roanoke Valley and The Bridge Youth & Family Services.  Currently, she holds the position of Associate Director for The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management at North Park University.

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