Individuals, at All Levels of NPS Organizations Are Responsible for Managing Their Own

Introduction

Individuals, at all levels of NPS organizations are responsible for managing their own careers. Most people know career development is more than simply applying for internal or external job postings in the hope that the next job will be a better fit, provide

more opportunity, or help develop additional skills. Unfortunately, many people don’t have the skills to effectively manage their careers so they stay in place, becoming dissatisfied, or move on for the sake of moving on.

Unfortunately, within the non-profit sector many employees in small organizations find themselves with limited opportunities to grow their careers and many organizations are understandably reluctant to equip valued employees with career management skills that might result in them leaving for another agency.

This toolkit gives you support in the following areas: 1) Self-Reflection: A Starting Place for Growing Your Career 2) Exploring the Non-Profit Sector 3) Start the Search: Networking 4) Making Informed Career Decisions 5) Building a Career Toolkit 6) Evaluating your Pay +Plus

Self-Reflection: Know Yourself

There are many factors that influence career decision-making.

These factors are both internal and external – including personal characteristics, the context we work in, our work values, evolving interests, and motivated skills. Reflect on the purpose, passion, and meaning of your work in the non-profit sector and how to harness this to better ensure career success and job satisfaction.

An essential first step is to reflect on what affects your career choices.

 Be more aware of the purpose, passion, and meaning of your work in the non- profit sector

 Learn how to harness this to better ensure career success and job satisfaction

The below worksheets will help you to:

 Strategically reflect on personal and contextual characteristics that influence your career within the non-profit sector

 Recognize work as only one aspect of life

 Maximize career engagement through aligning challenge and capacity

Creating a Mission Statement

Who am I?

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What is my purpose?

What personal attributes do I possess?

What do I want out of life?

What would I regret not accomplishing?

Always leave time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, even joyous. That has more of an effect on economic well-being than any other single factor. ~Paul Hawken

Reflecting on My Career

As you reflect on your career, consider what’s working and what’s not.

What’s Working? What’s Not? Skills Skills

Interests Interests

Values Values

Personal Style Personal Style

Work/Life Experiences Work/Life Experiences

Learning Experiences Learning Experiences

Significant Others Significant Others

Career Opportunities Career Opportunities

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Understanding My Career Engagement

Career Engagement is about being connected to and energized by your work and other life roles. It is realized through the dynamic interaction of challenge and capacity. Too much challenge for the available capacity will move you out of the zone of engagement towards feeling overwhelmed. Conversely, too little challenge leads to feeling underutilized.

Think about the last time you felt engaged with your work. What were you doing?

When not engaged, at work, do you most often find yourself feeling overwhelmed or underutilized?

When feeling overwhelmed, what strategies do you have for increasing capacity?

When feeling underutilized, what strategies do you have for increasing challenge?

What life role most impacts your opportunity to be engaged at work?

Striving for a Balanced Life

As you reflect on your life balance, consider what’s working and what’s not.

What’s Working? What’s Not? Physical Physical

Work Work

Emotional Emotional

Leisure Leisure

Social Social

Spiritual Spiritual

Intellectual Intellectual

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Exploring the Non-Profit Sector

Another important step in managing your career is to understand more about the non-profit sector and the incredible range of career opportunities that exist.

This section introduces you to strategies for exploring the sector and applying that knowledge to your career choices. Learn how career networks help to uncover job leads and open doors to future opportunities

There are exciting changes under way in BC’s non-profit sector – and these dynamics can affect the progression of your career. Develop strategies for researching regional and provincial trends, investigating new ways of working, and uncovering career possibilities within the non-profit sector. Understand how career networks help to uncover job leads and open doors to future opportunities.

Start your research by looking through the information available on stepupbc.ca – go to the Sector Overview page at stepupbc.ca/sector-overview to read the ‘Sector overview’ and the ‘Labour market information’.

The following worksheets will help in your research process. Use them to:

 Find a list of information resources about jobs and the sector

 Summarize what you uncover in your research about specific jobs

 Conduct research on particular non-profit organizations – what it is like to work there and is it a good fit for you?

 Think about everyone who is, or might be, in your network to support your career goals

Getting Started: Sources of Career Information

AIESEC (www.aiesec.ca)

This organization focuses on providing youth leadership development opportunities through challenging international internships. With an extensive international network within 113 regions and over 80,000 members, there are a wide variety of opportunities available.

Association Jobs (www.niche.workopolis.com/association-executive-jobs/index.htm)

Supported by the Canadian Society of Association Executives, this job board provides candidates the opportunity to search executive job postings from a wide range of employers. Similarly, employers can post to the job board the openings that they have.

Careers United (www.careersunited.org/home_jobseeker.asp)

This website provides listings of local, national, and international positions. Users can create a free account to join the resume database, apply to jobs with just one click, and track their job search.

Change (www.change.org/hiring)

This association strives to create change though its petition platform. Job postings are available in business development, campaigners/organizers, engineering, and finance.

CharityVillage (www.charityvillage.com)

The online platform provides users the opportunity to search for opportunities by job title, skills, or postal code. The advanced search feature provides the opportunity for a more targeted job search (e.g., by job category, career level, and organization focus). In addition, users can read about featured employers, access career tools and resources, and much more

CUSO International (www.cusointernational.org)

Looking for some volunteer experience? CUSO International provides a variety of volunteer placement opportunities at home and abroad.

HR Council (www.hrcouncil.ca)

This website provides a wide variety of information on the Canadian non-profit labour force including relevant labour market information and career exploration tools. For those trying to determine if the non-profit sector is a good fit, they can further explore working realities and find positions.

Idealist (www.idealist.org/)

This job board provides the opportunity for job seekers to search for openings and for employers to post positions. Users can access relevant NPS career resources at the Idealist Careers site (www.idealistcareers.org) for help with job search, interviewers, and more.

WorkBC (www.workbc.ca)

Although not specific to the non-profit sector, this website provides a wide variety of career exploration tools, labour market information, and job postings. Looking for in- person assistance? Search for a WorkBC employment centre near you.

Work in Non-Profits (www.workinnonprofits.ca)

As with other job board sites, Work in Non-Profits provides job seekers the ability to search through postings. In addition to employers posting openings for free, they can also search a supplier directory to find specific products/services.

Young Nonprofit Professional Network (www.ynpn.org)

This website has a long list of sector-specific resources (e.g., talent and leadership development, coaching, career development and job postings, education, civic engagement and advocacy, finance, fundraising, and governance) that can be helpful for those exploring a career in the non-profit sector.

Conducting Career Research Use this worksheet to research different jobs in different sub-sectors of the NPS.

Job Title: NPS Sub-Sector:

Sources of Information (websites, articles, etc.) Skills/Competencies (needed for the job) Education/Credentials (required/preferred) Sources for Training (schools, workshops, etc.) Salary and Benefits

Physical Considerations (e.g., Physical Requirements / Work Environment) Other Requirements

Labour Market Trends

Related Occupations

Next Steps

Further Contacts / Resources to Explore Reflections / Notes

Conducting Research on Organizational Culture The following tool will help you to research into different organization’s cultures.

Consider: Visible “Artefacts” (clues you observe in people, premises, publications, website)

“Insider” Language

Common Employee Traits

Ask several employees the following: How would you describe your company in 10 words or less?

What’s really important here?

Who gets promoted?

What gets rewarded?

Who fits in?

Who doesn’t fit? How is that handled?

For another helpful tool visit: www.topnonprofits.com/wp- content/uploads/2012/10/Organizational-Culture-Politics.pdf.

Start the Search: Networking

Networking is essential to the job search in any sector, and the non-profit sector is no different. By building personal and professional contacts within the non-profit sector, you can connect to referrals, advice, information and support that just might help you find and win the job you want.

A network can be made up of many people in your life and could include friends, relatives, former teachers, classmates, neighbours, former bosses and co-workers. Networking contacts can also come from volunteer work, training and community activities.

Identify your network

Get a blank sheet of paper and write down all the potential contacts you have in your area of interest. Include everyone you know, including: family, family friends, friends from school, work and recreational/community activities, colleagues from past jobs, current and past classmates and volunteer or community connections.

Next, contact everyone in your network and let them know you’re looking for work in the non-profit sector. You never know who may know someone who knows about a job opening, and most people will be happy to help. The more people who know you’re looking for a career in the non-profit sector, the more likely you are to hear first about possible opportunities.

Connect with employers

You can also connect directly with any non-profit organization that appeals to you. Even if they’re not hiring or they don’t currently need anyone with your qualifications, you never know when that might change. And they may know another non-profit organization that needs someone just like you.

When you’ve identified an organization that appeals to you, try setting up an informational interview by phone or in person. During an informational interview, you are not asking for a job; you are asking a professional in the field for career information and advice. It’s a great way to establish connections as well as collect details and insights into your chosen career.

Some questions you might want to ask include:

 What advice would you give to someone that wanted find employment in the non-profit sector?

 As you view my resume, what positions come to mind?

 How did you get your current position?

 What education or training do you have or would you recommend?

 What is a typical workday like for you?

 What do you like most about the work you do?

 What are some of the difficulties or frustrations?

 What is your work environment like?

Making Informed Career Decisions

Ready for the next steps? This section introduces you to the steps in decision making.

 Look at career decision-making models that will help you critically evaluate career alternatives

 Set structured goals and action plans to help you achieve career goals Most importantly, understand about “success” – recognize the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and optimism on career success and job satisfaction. Step 1: Critically evaluate career alternatives. Compare a small number of jobs, using criteria such as:

 What does the job involve on a daily basis?

 How will it fit with your lifestyle?

 Do you possess the knowledge, skills, aptitudes, and experience to perform the job?

 How likely are you to find the job satisfying?

 What career path will this opportunity lead to?

 Are there any risks in taking the job?

 What are the most compelling rewards/benefits? Summarize the comparison using a tool like the “paired comparison” in the templates below. Step 2: Set structured goals and action plans to help you achieve career goals:

 Narrow your options to three or four

 Make a tentative decision

 Delay decision if you need more information

 Create your own career options instead of accepting any option(s) that currently exists Write down your goals and action plans – see the templates below.

Step 3: Most importantly, understand about “success” – recognize the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and optimism on career success and job satisfaction. Find the following in yourself: Faith and a sense of purpose

 The future will work out

 Life has purpose and meaning Belief in future of my organization/industry

 Can weather storms because the future looks bright Belief in myself

 Career resiliency Complete the worksheets below to:

 Prioritize among several choices

 Set SMART goals

 Create a workable action plan

Prioritizing

1. List the items you are trying to prioritize in terms of importance as you make a decision: A B C D E

2. Compare the two items in each box, circling the one that is most important

A B C D E A/B A/C A/D A/E A B/C B/D B/E B C/D C/E C D/E D

3. Record how many times each item was selected

A B C D E

4. List items in order, starting with the one selected most often, to reveal your top choice.

1 2 3 4 5

Setting SMART Goals

Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time-Limited

Making a Plan

Goal : Is this goal S[ ] M[ ] A[ ] R[ ] T[ ]?

Major Task #1: STEP DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COMPLETION RESOURCES STATUS3 TIME1 DATE2 1 2 3

Major Task #2: STEP DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED COMPLETION RESOURCES STATUS TIME DATE 1 2 3

1 The amount of time you expect the task to take 2 The date task will be completed by 3 Mark task complete ( ), cancelled ( X ), brought forward (), or in progress (…) 18

Build a Career Toolkit

It is time to put your plan into action. Practical tools are essential ingredients for managing your career. This section supports you to prepare for interviews, be strategic about your social media presence, and customize your career portfolio.

Customize your résumé and cover letter

 Have a specific position in mind

 Incorporate key words

 Prioritize the information

 Review every word and remove irrelevant items

 Highlight volunteer experiences/activities

 Emphasize playing multiple roles

o Demonstrates flexibility needed in smaller organizations

 Remove “corporate” language and technical jargon

Look at the material in this section for some useful templates.

Develop a career portfolio

Systematically collect evidence of your achievements and capabilities. Think broadly and consider items such as:

 Transcripts, diplomas and certificates

 Record of professional training, workshops and conferences

 Thank-you notes, commendations, awards, evaluations, references

 Products you have created, such as project plans, program brochures, event designs, meeting agendas, graphic designs, presentations

 Lists of your memberships, networks and contacts

Manage your social media presence

 Monitor your online presence

o Google yourself to see what’s “out there”

 Investigate which sites potential employers use

o Create profiles on these sites

 Ensure your profile is current and complete

o Be professional

 Engage in discussions

o Join relevant sub-groups, if available

Prepare for interviews

Prepare your responses for common interview questions. See the sample questions in the material in this section.

The templates in this section are:

 A résumé template

 A template for a cover letter

 A list of common interview questions

Resume Template

Name 2845 Maple St. Cascade, BC V2C 3S8 Telephone: (604) 432-2172 Mobile: (604) 432-2175 email: [email protected]

Highlights of Qualifications The top 3-5 points that you want the interviewer to know about you: • e.g. dynamic group presentation skills; relationship-focused; easily establish rapport with clients • • •

Summary of Relevant Skills

Heading 1 • Identify 3 - 5 brief headings that are directly relevant to the targeted job • e.g., Marketing, Customer Service, Communication, Leadership • Support each heading with 3 - 5 bullets that exemplify and/or quantify your skills • e.g., Independently managed a client portfolio, increasing sales by 52% in only six months

Heading 2 • • • • •

Heading 3 • • • • •

Name, page 2

Employment History

Job Title 1, Company, Province Dates of employment • Include most recent position first • Format can vary (e.g., you could put company name first if it’s more relevant) • Include simple bullet of explanation or major achievement (remember that all of your most relevant skills are already on page 1) • (e.g., member of team that won “Customer Solution of 2010”)

Job Title 2, Company, Province Dates of employment • • • • •

Job Title 3, Company, Province Dates of employment • go back as far as is relevant—some people prefer to stop at 10 years; others list their whole professional career; others summarize older, less relevant jobs together • • •

Education

University Degree or Technical Certificate (Area of Concentration) • Faculty, University or College, City (year of graduation) • (Only note grades if they’re extraordinary)

Other post-secondary studies

Professional development courses/seminars • Group similar courses together (i.e., over 100 hours of advanced customer service training)

Community Activities • Could include team sports, volunteer activities, service organizations . . . • Select appropriately descriptive heading—could be more than one section

Cover Letter Template

Return Address and Contact Information Typed Here (or Create Letterhead)

Today’s Date

Recipient’s Address

Dear Hiring Manager (or name if you know it)

Opening (1 Paragraph) • Briefly introduce yourself and your interest in working for this company. • If you were referred by a contact or common acquaintance, mention that here.

Middle (1-2 Paragraphs) • Briefly incorporate your knowledge about the company (from your research). • State how your skills/experience could benefit this company or business. • Briefly describe your past experience and the corresponding accomplishments that are relevant to a job in this organization. • Offer specific examples of how your abilities have added value to the team you currently work with.

Closing (1 Paragraph) • Refer to enclosed resume. • Provide specific information on how you can easily be reached (e.g., cell phone or voice mail) and when you will follow up this letter. • Note: if you initiate the contact, follow-up is a very good idea. However, if you are applying to an advertised job, there is a chance that the advertisement will state no phone calls. Adjust each letter to suit the specific situation.

Sincerely, (or similar closing)

Type name (leave space for signature)

Enclosures (list all the items that are included with this cover letter)

Sample Interview Questions

Targeted Behavioural Interview

On Planning/Organizing . . . 1. How have you determined top priorities in scheduling? Give examples. 2. How do you keep track of all items requiring your attention? 3. How do you keep track of what your subordinates are doing?

On Career Ambition . . . 1. What are your career goals in the next 5 years? What have you done to accomplish them? 2. Have you taken any skill development courses lately? Why?

On Adaptability . . . 1. Tell me about a situation where you had to adjust quickly to changes in organizational priorities . . . What was the impact of the change on you?

On Judgement . . . 1. Give me 2 examples of good decisions that you made in the last 6 months. What were the alternatives? Why were they good decisions? 2. What were the toughest decisions you made in your last job? What alternatives did you consider?

On Practical Learning . . . 1. What did you have to learn to be effective at…? How long did it take you? Which parts took the most time? Why? Which parts were the hardest? 2. How did you do in school?

On Job Motivation . . . 1. What did you like best about your job as___? What did you like least? 2. Describe a situation in which your results did not meet the company budget or expectations. What did you do to rectify this? 3. Give an example of when you worked the hardest and felt the greatest sense of achievement? 4. List some new ideas that you shared with your manager recently. Which were accepted? How did you achieve this?

On Written Communication . . . 1. What recent reports have you written? How hard were they to write? Why? What reactions did they get? 2. Describe a difficult writing assignment. Explain why it was difficult and how you accomplished the task. StepUp BC – Grow Your Career in the Non-Profit Sector 25

On Analysis . . . 1. Describe a time that you recognized a problem before your boss did. 2. How do you stay alert to potential problems? 3. Describe any significant projects or ideas that you have proposed within the past 6 months. How did you know they were needed? Were they used? Did they work?

Relevant Resources

Resume & Cover Letter Resources

Adapting Your Resume for a Non-Profit Job Search (http://www.bridgespan.org/Publications-and-Tools/Transition-Nonprofit/Getting- Started/Adapting-Resume-for-Nonprofit.aspx#.UrOMN5V3uM9) Read how to make your resume a good fit for the non-profit sector. Review guidelines for resume content/format and view sample resumes targeted for the non-profit sector.

Three Things You Must Include on Your Resume for a Non-Profit Job (http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitwork/qt/resumetips.htm) This article discusses essential items on your resume if you’re applying for a job in the non-profit sector. Firstly, ensure that you’ve engaged in some volunteer work and it’s highlighted on your resume. Secondly, demonstrate your flexibility by showing you’ve worn multiple hats and can shift between essential tasks. Lastly, there should not be any corporate language or jargon on your resume.

Cover Letter Format ( http :// jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/coverformat.htm) Learn how to effectively format your cover letter, read more on specific components (e.g., salutations), and view a number of samples. Interview Resources

Insider Tips to Non-Profit Interviewing Success (http://www.bridgespan.org/Publications-and-Tools/Transition-Nonprofit/Getting- Started/Insider-Tips-to-Nonprofit-Interviewing-Success.aspx#.UrOMZZV3uM8) There are subtle nuances for interviewing in the non-profit sector and this article provides six guidelines for success (e.g., connect the dots, do your homework). Read how your attire, enthusiasm, and thoughtfulness can contribute to success.

Favourite Interview Questions of Non-Profit Employers (http://nonprofit.about.com/od/nonprofitwork/a/Favorite-Interview-Questions-Of- Nonprofit-Employers.htm) Prepare for non-profit interviews by reviewing common questions asked (e.g., describe your passion for our mission) and gain insights about why these questions are important. 26

Interview Stream (https://practice.interviewstream.com/default.aspx) A mock interview is a great way to prepare; however, not everyone has access to someone to assist them. Interview Stream is one example of an online mock interview system that enables you to practice whenever, wherever.

Career Portfolio Resources Career Portfolio Guide (http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/management/programs/undergraduate/coop/media/stude nt-career-portfolio-guide.pdf) This helpful resource provides a definition of “career portfolio” and examines why you would need one, when you’d use it, how to develop one, and more. This workbook includes helpful activities for getting started with your portfolio.

Go Beyond a Resume and Create a Career Portfolio (http://idealistcareers.org/career-portfolio-2/) This article discusses career portfolios in the non-profit sector highlighting what to include and how to use your portfolio in a job interview.

Mahara (https://mahara.org/) There are a number of free e-portfolio systems and platforms. One example is Mahara, an open-source software where you can upload files, create journals, and collaborate with other users.

Evaluate Your Pay +Plus

When you’ve figured out where your passions and skills are best applied, and when you know what the job market has to offer you, it’s time to evaluate your Pay +PLUS.

What’s Pay +PLUS? It’s a formula to help you evaluate everything you get in return for what you give as an employee. It helps you make the right decision about which employer you should choose to see the best return on your investment in the workplace.

Pay +PLUS helps you answer important questions such as: What do you value most when you choose an employer? What makes you want to stay with a particular organization? How have those factors changed as your life has evolved over the years?’

Why Pay +PLUS?

You might wonder: why the “plus”? Isn’t pay the most important factor?

While pay is important, these days it’s not the only thing matters to most employees. There are many reasons that we go to work, become engaged in our work, and stay with one employer for the long-term. Pay is one reason—but it’s one of many.

The Pay +PLUS perspective goes beyond a limited view of financial compensation to include performance and recognition, personal and professional growth opportunities, and work/life balance.

The ABC’s of Pay +PLUS

A is for accomplishing something worthwhile, knowing that your work matters and having the support and tools to perform at your best. It’s rewarding to see a direct link between your daily work activities and the social benefit to your clients and your community.

B is for balancing work and life, a practice that helps employees combine their work with their personal lives, in a sustainable way. You might have flexible scheduling, an easy commute or the ability to work from home occasionally. Other possibilities are employee services such as counselling, access to child care services and retirement coaching.

C is for compensation and financial benefits, which cover both direct and indirect financial payments. Direct payments include wages, salaries, incentives, overtime opportunities and other earnings. Indirect financial benefits can include employer-paid health and life insurance, paid vacation time, and what your employer contributes to employment insurance or Canada Pension Plan. Other benefits might include low-cost parking or subsidized transportation, low-cost meal options at work, subsidized child care or negotiated discounts for employees.

D is for development and opportunities, which cover both formal and informal ways to build your skills and create a satisfying career. It might include mentoring and coaching, career security and advancement, training and other supports for ongoing learning.

E is for environment—a culture and a workplace that is satisfying, safe and motivating. It can include the people you work with, the relationships with supervisors and volunteers, the teamwork and collaboration and the workplace environment itself.

Why it matters

Understanding more about the total Pay +PLUS package has two main advantages for you as an employee. First, it helps you consider the whole range of rewards that you receive in exchange for your work. It gives you a broader perspective beyond the pay cheque when evaluating your employment options. Second, it helps you explain to your employer what is important to you so they can do a better job of meeting your needs by prioritizing the things that are most important to you.

Pay +PLUS worksheet

Use the worksheets below to explore your ideal total package of pay, benefits, development opportunities, work culture, values and work-life balance. At the end of StepUp BC – Grow Your Career in the Non-Profit Sector 29

this three-step process, you’ll have a clearer sense of what really matters in your career. When it’s time to make a choice, you can feel confident about making the right one.

Step 1: Looking at work in the context of my current life factors

What aspects of your working life have the most meaning for you?

Let’s look at your life circumstances first. Each one of us has many factors to juggle as we manage our work and personal lives. What do you need to consider as you manage your career in the context of the rest of your life?

Take a look at the following table and check [] all the factors that impact you at this stage of your life.

Life Factors

Planning for retirement Elderly parents or caregiving

Ongoing professional development Children and family

Social commitments Personal health considerations

Spiritual commitments or affiliations Community commitments

Financial goals Other:

Other: Other:

What is going on in your personal life right now that affects your needs at work?

Step 2: MY PAY +PLUS – WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME

Mark the factors that have meaning for you. Mark a (+) beside those that are current strengths in your workplace. Mark a (-) beside those that you feel are gaps or are not meeting your needs. Add in any others that are important to you. This information is confidential, for your own reflection; it is your choice when or if you will share it with your employer.

ACHIEVING SOMETHING COMPENSATION AND BALANCING WORK WORTHWHILE FINANCIAL BENEFITS AND LIFE Am I making a How do all the dollars add Is this sustainable? difference? up?

Clear goals and plans Flexible scheduling Base wage or salary

Convenient work Extra pay for special Feedback on my schedule (days, hours skills or job performance of work) performance

Team evaluations Job sharing Overtime

Recognition for a job Ability to work from Extended health/dental well done home Awards for long service; or Employee of Childcare/eldercare Retirement benefits the Month Employee Assistance Short-term/Long-term Sincere “Thank you’s” (EAPs)/counselling disability

Career transition Shared values Life insurance services

Passion for our purpose Community involvement Vacation leave

Seeing how my work Wellness allowance Sick leave makes a difference Subsidies or reduced Having the support and Convenient work costs (such as child tools I need to get the location care, meals, job done transportation) (Write in your own (Write in your own (Write in your own ideas) ideas) ideas)

DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENT AT THE OPPORTUNITIES WORKPLACE OTHER Am I learning and Do I feel good about What else matters to me? growing? coming here?

Safe, healthy and (Write in your own Career planning comfortable workplace ideas)

Mentoring or coaching Friendly workplace

Positive relationships Lateral moves or with manager/ special assignments supervisor Conferences, Autonomy workshops

In-house training, My ideas are welcomed “lunch and learns”

Innovative and Tuition support collaborative working Knowledge sharing or Interesting diversity in job shadowing with my our staff and clients peers Information about job Inclusive workplace that openings welcomes differences

Career security Quiet retreat/nap rooms

Opportunity to advance A well run organization in my career

(Write in your own (Write in your own ideas) ideas)

Step 3: SNAPSHOT OF MY CURRENT SITUATION

Create a snapshot of your current preferences regarding the total PAY +PLUS for you at your workplace. Consider which aspects of your workplace would fit best with your current life situation. Note the most important factors for you.

Life Situation Achieving Something Worthwhile

Key life factors affecting my work choices: How I can know that my work makes a difference: 1. ______1. ______2. ______2. 3. ______

3. ______

Balancing Work and Life Compensation and Financial Benefits

What is most helpful to me in having a Do the financial aspects of my job sustainable meet my needs? work/ life combination: ☐Yes, mostly ☐ Partially ☐ 1. Not at all ______What are my financial goals? 2. ______3. ______

______

What might help me to meet those goals?

Development & Opportunities Environment at the Workplace

What means the most to me in my learning and What is most important to me about growth: where I work, who I work with and the culture here: 1. ______1. ______2. ______2. ______3. ______3. ______

What I appreciate most about my current PAY +PLUS situation is:

An important opportunity or gap is (if any):

Overall, how would I rate my current PAY +PLUS situation? (Circle a number from 1 to 5.)

1 2 3 4 5

Poor Satisfactory Excellent

About StepUp BC

The non-profit sector contributes as much to this province as traditional sectors such as construction, mining and agriculture—and its greatest resource is its people.

StepUp BC supports British Columbia’s non-profit sector in finding creative solutions for attracting, retaining and developing the talent it needs to thrive.

We focus on six key areas:

Developing existing talent. We provide a range of strategies to help non-profit organizations maximize their existing talent.

Recruiting new talent. We help potential candidates see the exciting opportunities a career in the non-profit sector offers.

Preparing for leadership succession. We provide guidance on formal succession planning and long-term sustainability.

Increasing workforce diversity. We support improved representation through greater gender, age, ethnic and cultural diversity.

Ensuring employee satisfaction. We promote the appreciation, recognition and development of varied skill sets.

Telling a new story. We’re changing perceptions by spotlighting the non-profit sector as a catalyst for revitalization and growth.

Whether you are leading a non-profit organization, working for one or considering the non-profit sector as a career choice, StepUp BC can connect you to the tools and information you need to succeed.

Learn more at StepUpBC.ca

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