Non-Profit Careers and Skills
One non-profit organization that exists. List 1.
Anything in relation to: an existing non-profit, a past non-profit, etc.
Meaning of the acronym SWOT.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
What is a resume?
A document that gives someone a quick picture of who you are, what experiences you have, what you've learned, and what skills you can bring to them.
What does Red represent?
Impulsive Power:
The ability to cut through paralysis, make rapid calls, and rally the team can prevent small problems from spiraling.
What is the name of the world’s longest river?
The Nile
Skills necessary in non-profits. List 5 examples.
Anything in relation to: Leadership, Budgeting, Policies, Strategic Planning, Career Development.
Meaning of the acronym SMARTIE.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound, Inclusive, Equitable.
When are resumes necessary? List 3 or more examples.
A job, internship, scholarship, summer program, volunteer opportunity, or leadership position, etc.
What does Amber represent?
Conformist-order:
Amber organizations value stability, predictability, and long-term planning. They run on rigid hierarchies, fixed roles, and formal procedures.
Who is the only U.S. president to serve more than two terms in office?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The main funding source of non-profits. List 3 examples.
Anything in relation to: grants, donations, government funding.
What does Strategic Planning decide? List at least 1 thing.
Where they want to go, what they want to accomplish, and how they are going to get there.
Main components of a resume. List 3 or more examples.
What does Orange represent?
Achievement-mindset:
Orange organizations are driven by goals, metrics, and competitive advantage. They prize innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
In the United Kingdom, what is the day after Christmas known as?
Boxing Day
Different types of jobs and responsibilities that non-profits have. List 3 examples.
Anything in relation to: communications, executive, staff
What is the difference between the Mission and Vision?
Mission = Today, Now | Vision = Tomorrow, Future
Important components of a resume? List 3 or more.
Experience, Education, Skills, References.
What does Green represent?
Pluralistic-Culture:
Green values connection, empathy, and shared purpose. It’s an organization that feels like a family: people gather in circles, decisions emerge from dialogue, and every voice matters.
Which artist painted "The Starry Night"?
Vincent van Gogh
If nobody managed the money in a non-profit, what would happen? List 5 outcomes
Anything in relation to: running out of money, forgetting to pay bills, overspending, being unable to buy necessary resources, and non-profit losing reliability or grants.
The Theory of Change.
Problem -> Activities -> Outputs -> Short-term Outcomes -> Long-term
Things that count as experience in a resume. List 5 examples.
Anything in relation to: communication, teamwork, organization, customer service, responsibility, time management.
What does Teal represent?
Evolutionary-Purpose:
Teal organizations combine self-management, wholeness, an emergent purpose that’s more than a vision statement: it’s a living directive. Power is distributed; teams govern themselves around what best serves the mission.
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world that is not water?
Tea!!