Buffs Interview Buffs: Working in a Nonprofit
Bonnie Evans, a 2019 CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï graduate who majored in sociology and economics, discusses her role of working in a Pittsburgh nonprofit. Evans works on strategic goals through fund development and grant writing, and she manages a program focused on the early childhood education industry.
Evans shares how she gained experience and developed skills by building connections through CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï and local community members, participating in the CU Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE) and a part-time job on campus and completing a year-long fellowship through after graduation.
Highlights in this video:
- 5:44 - Getting started in nonprofit work.
- 12:35 - How majoring in sociology and economics prepared Evans for her current job.
- 21:05 - Networking:Â Identifying who is already in your network and how to grow it.
- 27:02 - Typical week in her role.
- 44:50 - Major rewards and challenges of current job.Â
- 50:07 - Evans' advice to those interested in working in nonprofits.
The A&S Embedded Career Services team offers several virtual Buffs Interview Buffs (BIB) events each semester. Buffs Interview Buffs are informational interviews with CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï alumni working in a variety of jobs and industries.
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