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Careers in Non-Profit Management

Trade Associations: Comprised of businesses in a common industry, such as the Associated General Contractors or National Automobile Dealers Association. ...

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Careers in Non-Profit Management

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    Slide 1:Careers in Non-Profit Management

    Sponsored by the San Antonio Society of Association Executives www.sasae.org ? 408-1699

    Slide 2:What Are Non-Profits?

    Membership-based organizations Private, legally incorporated entities Provide some type of public benefit Operate on a non-profit basis Also called “associations”

    Slide 3:Types of Non-Profits

    Professional Associations: Represent a profession, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Society of Appraisers. Individuals join to learn the most up-to-date information about their profession and share common problems and solutions with others. Trade Associations: Comprised of businesses in a common industry, such as the Associated General Contractors or National Automobile Dealers Association. Businesses join to promote the industry’s interests with local and national legislatures, to conduct research and statistics on trends in the industry, to discuss business ethics, and to learn information on new products. Philanthropic/Charitable Associations: To promote a particular cause, such as the National Society to Prevent Blindness and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

    Slide 4:Careers Available

    Communications Education Finance/Administration Government Affairs International Meeting Management Membership

    Slide 5:Major Texas Associations

    American Heart Association Boy Scouts of America MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) American Volkssport Association Bowling Proprietors Association of America

    Slide 6:Professional Certification

    CAE: Certified Association Executive Eligibility requirements: Five years as a staff member 75 hours of professional development Designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate those who demonstrate knowledge essential to the practice of association management.

    Slide 7:Types of Associations in the US

    Slide 8:Salaries

    Entry-level salaries vary based on your education and experience and the size, budget, and geographic location of the association. They may range from $20,000 to $40,000. Some examples of higher level salaries: Director of Communications: $50K-$70K Director of Education: $40K-$60K Director of Marketing: $50K-$70K

    Slide 9:Education/Skills Required

    Need a wide variety of skills: Planning, coordination Communications People managers No one college degree is perfectly suited to association management work: For financial positions, an accounting degree For communications positions, a journalism degree For administration, a business degree

    Slide 10:How to Find a Job

    Network: Find out who works for an association and talk to them. Contact: Contact SASAE (www.sasae.org) or Texas SAE (www.tsae.org) for information on jobs. Look: Look up associations that interest you in the Encyclopedia of Associations by Gale Research at the public library. Consider Interning: Ask your counselor or an association that interests you about interning opportunities. Join an Association: Join an association with a mission that interests you. Many associations have student rates.

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