Holly Doherty-Lemoine, CFRE National Philanthropy Day Steps to Advancing Your Career November 15, 2012

Strategies to Success Focus on skills development – Participate in professional development programs such as those offered by AFP regional chapters – Affiliate with industry specific associations such as: AFP - Association of Fundraising Professionals AHP - Association for Healthcare Philanthropy CASE - Council for Advancement and Support of Education Keep your network active – Stay connected within your industry – Develop new contacts through “informal” conversations Keep your “online” presence current – Google yourself – Social media and your online image are increasingly important – Self-marketing/promotion is necessary Share your favorite tips

CFRE Certification grants you more credibility Certification can improve career opportunities and advancement Certification prepares you for greater on-the- job responsibilities Certification improves skills and knowledge Certification may provide for greater earnings potential

CFRE Certification demonstrates your commitment to the fundraising profession Certification enhances the profession's image Certification reflects achievement Certification builds self-esteem Certification offers greater recognition from peers To learn more visit Source: CFRE.org “Top 10 Reasons to Become Certified.”

Current Environment Career changers and a slow economy have increased competition among job seekers Most applications are now made online Networking continues to be important Positive referrals from previous employers and peers are essential For more senior positions, there is an apparent increase in use of search consultants

Resources Professional Development: – Network – Learn by participating in programs provided by AFP or other organizations (FCCF’s CNE) – Volunteer and better your understanding of what it is we ask of people – Engage with your community – Become an ambassador for your organization

Resources Online Suggestions for your Job Search: – Linked In – social media sight for professionals – Job listing sample online links – Afpnet.org/JobCenter/ – Afpfairfield.org/jobs/ – Afpct.afpnet.org – Case.org – AHP.org – Idealist.org

Secrets from HR Excerpts from Yahoo* article: – “When it comes to getting a job, who you know really does matter.” – “If you are trying to get a job at a specific company, often the best thing to do is avoid HR entirely.” – “People assume someone’s reading cover letters. I haven’t read one in 11 years.” – “I always read résumés from the bottom-up. I have no problem with two page résumés, but three pages is pushing it.” – “Most of us use applicant-tracking systems that scan résumés for key words. The key to getting your résumé through the system is to pull key words directly from the job description.” * Source – shine.yahoo.com/work-money/13-things-hr-wont-tell

Arts For Healing Holly Doherty-Lemoine, CFRE 24 Grove Street, New Canaan, CT