r/nonprofit

I started working for a nonprofit as an Operations Manager about 9 months ago, and it's been rough. I feel like I'm being tested to see how much I can take before I break. Over the last few months, decisions made by the president, uneven workload distribution, a lack of HR support, and some ridiculous requests/demands have left me feeling like I'm being punished for being a hard worker. I've brought these concerns up to my boss, and while he acknowledged them and explained the situation, his explanation only confirmed what I was already thinking and left a sour taste in my mouth.

For the last 3 months, one of the employees in my department has been giving me a very hard time. He refuses to work in any department except one, ignores my direction, intentionally does work incorrectly, lies, and makes inappropriate sexual comments to other male employees. Throughout this situation, HR has claimed to be on my side, but that changed on Friday. They now want me to give in and let him do whatever he wants. At that point, I realized I was never going to win this battle because his father has donated a significant amount of money to the organization.

My girlfriend convinced me that the situation is only going to get worse. I updated my resume yesterday and have started looking elsewhere.

Have any of you left a nonprofit job before reaching the one year mark? How did other companies view it during interviews? Did you regret leaving, or did it end up being the right decision?

Is there a “standard” for a Director type role for development? Director of Philanthropy vs. Development vs Donor Relations? I’m doing google searches but it’s not clicking lol and you all have great input, TIA! Perhaps it’s based on size of org or other determining factors?

I am pretty good with all forms of accounting for nonprofits (humble brag) but I feel I need to take an online class is budgeting. It does not have to be free. I have to think some other folks have done this and can make some recommendations. Thanks

How many job positions are in your gift processing department? We currently have 4 processors/gift entry and a director.

I feel like there’s not much of a route for me to move forward. Do I have to be a processor for 10-20 more years until my director retires/leaves to finally get a new title?

Good people of reddit, I need your help. As a professional dancer myself, last season I toured with a ballet company which based in Netherlands to continue performing. It offered employment to dancers displaced by the war, opportunities for new dancers, experience, and shared a truly needed breath of hope, strength, and perseverence to the audiences. It was a powerful experience for all and sold out opera houses every show.

They planned on repeating this season, but political tensions, escalated loss, and the ongoing w@r have made that impossible. I think it's very important to keep this alive and make it happen for them. While I have the contacts and trust we can manage the artistic side of things with some networking, I need guidance with financing. Obviously once we sell some tickets, that will help, but the upfront cost to rent theaters, obtain rehearsal space, and acquire housing/transportation is not insignificant, not to mention pay for the dancers.

I'm thinking grants and perhaps a fund me? Anyone with further expertise and knowledge here, it would be greatly appreciated! This is meaningful work, and the hope is to be able to shine light back on the country and even offer whatever additional profits we might make back towards them. Any help, suggestions, or guidance?

Hi! I recently received a job offer from a nonprofit in California and am really excited about it, but I'm anxious about the pre-employment drug screen.

I use cannabis recreationally outside of work and recently stopped. I've been reading about AB 2188 and California's protections around off-duty cannabis use, but I'm confused about how this works in practice.

For anyone who works in nonprofit HR/hiring or has gone through something similar:
-Do nonprofits still commonly test for THC?
-Do they tell you what substances are included in the panel?
-How does AB 2188 typically affect the process?

Not looking for legal advice, just hoping for some clarification about what to expect from the employer/onboarding side. Thanks!