u/711eggsandos

Hi neighbors! Earlier this year I posted here about building more community in the neighborhood, and it really struck a chord. From that thread, a few of us started the Carroll Gardens Social Club, which has grown to over 100 members in our WhatsApp group. We host events on a monthly basis and our next event is this Friday after work!

A little context on the group: most members are around 28 to 45, with a good mix of singles and couples. People come from all over the surrounding neighborhoods too, not just Carroll Gardens. It’s a genuinely great group of people, and I’m happy to vouch for it.

If you’re interested, comment below and I’ll dm you with the WhatsApp link.

Hi! I’m a 33-year-old Fundraising Manager currently working in the nonprofit sector and exploring a transition into tech or other corporate-facing roles. Over the past 7+ years, I've built experience in relationship management, donor cultivation, Salesforce, events, project management, stakeholder engagement, and working closely with senior leadership and boards.
I'm curious if anyone here has made a similar jump from nonprofit fundraising/development into tech. If so:

• What role did you transition into?
• Which of your nonprofit skills transferred most easily?
• What was the biggest challenge during the transition?
• Any advice on positioning your experience for hiring managers?

I'm particularly interested in Customer Success, Account Management, Partnerships, and other relationship-focused roles, but I'd love to hear about any path that worked.

And if anyone has made a similar transition and would be open to a brief virtual coffee chat, I'd be incredibly grateful. I'm hoping to learn from people who've successfully navigated this path.