Equal Pay Day is About More Than Just Gender
In April, celebrities from actress Michelle Williams to U.S. soccer player Alex Morgan marked Equal Pay Day, the symbolic day…
Category: Salary And Finance
Why the Salary History Question Is on the Way Out
There’s a trend sweeping across the nation with big implications for job seekers: new laws banning interviewers from asking job…
Negotiating Salary? Know Your BATNA
You’ve just finished interviewing for your dream role and you’re confident that an offer is in your future. This is…
Buying Time | Negotiating for Benefits Other Than Salary
So, you got a job offer and you’re ready to move forward; congratulations! After you’ve taken some time to enjoy…
When Is a Pay Cut Worth It?
People tend to think the right career move is always the one that includes a higher salary, and oftentimes, it’s…
An Intro to Saving for Retirement in the Nonprofit Sector
Are you saving for retirement? According to a 2018 Northwestern Mutual study, 21% of Americans have nothing saved for retirement…
One Thing I Wish I Knew Before … Accepting the Offer
These days, there is plenty of talk in the nonprofit sector about mentorship, personal advisory boards, and professional development. But…
Should You Say Yes to an Unpaid Internship? Part 2
If you’re offered an unpaid internship, should you go for it? In my last post, I covered some of the…
Should You Say Yes to an Unpaid Internship? Part 1
Whether you’re in college or graduate school, job hunting, or switching fields later in life, you might have had the…
Staying Healthy When Your Job Doesn’t Provide Health Insurance | Part 2
Now that we’ve discussed some of your health coverage questions, let’s tackle dental and vision. These areas of coverage are…
Staying Healthy When Your Job Doesn’t Provide Health Insurance | Part 1
If you’re one of the 12% of people in the United States without health insurance, you know it can be…
Salary Negotiation | How to Make a Counter Offer
For many nonprofit professionals, salary negotiation can feel like an elusive art form. Sometimes, we’re so happy that we got…
3 Things to Know About Equal Pay Day
Today is Equal Pay Day, but it’s not an occasion to celebrate. Equal Pay Day marks the symbolic day each…
Thinking About Taking the Leap from Full Time to Freelance?
Do you dream of being your own boss? Maybe you think about leaving your corporate job to work in the…
How to Deal When Your Heart and Your Budget Collide
Those of us who are drawn to social-impact careers care deeply about the causes our work supports. At the same…
The Almighty Form 990 | Why You Should Care
The form 990 is a tax form, filed with the IRS on behalf of organizations who are exempt from income…