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Part 2 of the “Building Capacity” Series for the Bonner Program

Part 2 of the “Building Capacity” Series for the Bonner Program. A Systems View of the Public and Non-Profit Sectors. Sectors: KWL Chart. Definitions Key characteristics Examples Goals Differences/Similarities Operations Skills required. Public Sector. Defined as part of economy

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Part 2 of the “Building Capacity” Series for the Bonner Program

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  1. Part 2 of the “Building Capacity” Series for the Bonner Program A Systems View of the Public and Non-Profit Sectors

  2. Sectors: KWL Chart • Definitions • Key characteristics • Examples • Goals • Differences/Similarities • Operations • Skills required

  3. Public Sector Defined as part of economy Controlled by government Run by individuals in Local, State, Federal Agencies Opportunities at all levels…local, county, state, federal Purpose:Implementing public policy, providing government services, ensuring planet sustainability

  4. Why Work in Public Sector? The public sector employs 20.2 million people in the US, approximately 14.5 percent of the workforce. Wikipedia, 2018 USC Price School of Public Policy, 2018 These jobs and offices affect billions of people everyday and shape the fabric of society

  5. Source: USC Price School of Public Policy, 2018

  6. Nonprofit Sector Purpose: providing services and programs around a particular social mission, intended to benefit people and communities. • Voluntary/independent/charitable/community or 3rd sector • Not under direct government control, not for profit • 501(c)3 = exempt from federal income taxes • E.g. Community Soup Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity • 501(c)4 = nonprofit that also carries out lobbying or policy work • E.g. The American Civil Liberties Union, RESULTS Source: USC Price School of Public Policy, 2018

  7. Why Work in Nonprofit Sector? The U.S. nonprofit sector workforce ranks third in size among the 18 major U.S. industries, behind only retail trade and manufacturing. One in 10 employees work for a nonprofit. Guidestar, 2018 There are more than 1.6 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. This includes public charities, private foundations, chambers of commerce, fraternal organizations and civic leagues, etc. National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS), 2018

  8. Source: USC Price School of Public Policy, 2018

  9. Nonprofit Facts & Figures Independent Sector, 2018

  10. Private Sector Part of an economy that is not under direct government control Run by individuals and companies for profit Are required to pay taxes (but may be able to get breaks) Also may have a board of directors or chairs Purpose: Developing and providing efficient services or goods, making and increasing profit

  11. Why Work in Private Sector? The sector offers opportunities at every level and in all kinds of localities. Increasingly, private sector companies are considering their social responsibility and environmental impacts in their business goals.

  12. Social Entrepreneurship The process of launching new businesses to develop, fund and implement solutions to social, cultural, or environmental issues. What is Social Enterprise?

  13. Social Entrepreneurship Bankers without Borders

  14. Examples of Convergence “The Fourth Sector” Corporate Foundations where companies devote profits to social good programs Public-Private Partnerships may involve organizations in all 3 sectors Social Enterprise where nonprofits develop a business aspect or earned income stream Social Responsibility where companies (or large nonprofits) track their impacts on places or issues

  15. A System View

  16. Your Backgrounds & Skills Apply Anywhere Academic Learning: Education, Liberal Arts, Communication, Psychology, Humanities Business, Computer Science, Technology, Electronics Skills: Hard Skills: Writing, Analysis, Marketing, Communication, Financial Management Soft Skills: Managing Teams, Working with Diverse Constituents, Adaptability, Self-motivation, Passion, Long-term commitment Source: https://topnonprofits.com/nonprofit-hiring-the-right-degree/ Source: https://idealistcareers.org/top-nonprofits-look-job-applicants/ Source: https://www.aacu.org/sites/default/files/files/LEAP/2013_EmployerSurvey.pdf

  17. Employers Want Grads Who Can Learn on the Job Hart Associates for AAC&U, 2013

  18. Alumni Profiles Kelly Behrend Sustainability and Social Impact Strategist and Founder of Awaken Your Chakras J.C. Albittron Young Alumni Giving Officer Milton Academy Maria De La Cruz Human Service Administrative Manager Houston Department of Health and Human Services Taylor Duguay Impact and Marketing Strategist United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Jessica Holcomb Assistant Property Manager Spartanburg Housing Authority Courtney Edgcomb Director of Community Impact, United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Shannon Maynard Executive Director of the Congressional Hunger Center Mwenda Alberta Kazadi Jr. Independent Consultant on International Development Matt Morton Researcher for Voices of Youth Count (National Homelessness Study) José Oliva Program Officer/Fellow Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

  19. Sweet Spot Reflection Knowledge & Skills I have Developed through Academic Studies (Major, Minor, Courses) Knowledge & Skills I have Developed through Bonner Experiences (Meetings, Trips, Roles) Sweet Spot How I could utilize my knowledge-base to make a difference How my capstone project could be used in that direction Knowledge & Skills I have Developed through Community Service (Partner, Project)

  20. Check Out All Alumni Profiles! Visit www.bonner.org

  21. Each one has a Job Profile too • Current Position and Journey • What makes your job meaningful? • Average work day and year? • Best and worst thing about job? • What you wish you knew?

  22. Where to Learn More… This nonprofit, nonpartisan organization strives for a more effective government for the American people. You can find research, places to work, and more. This website will help you find jobs and offices on the local and state level especially. This website allows you to learn about public policies, legislation, and related efforts.

  23. Where to Learn More… With more than 120,000 organizations and 1.4 million monthly visitors to our English, and Spanish (idealistas.org) sites, Idealist allows users to search for jobs, internships, organizations, and even resources from nonprofit and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in countries around the world.  Indeed is a for-profit company offering a job site where you can search for jobs, post resumes, and research companies. One of the features of the website is the ability to look up salary information (averages) for particular positions in specific locations. ASPPH is a membership association for graduate schools in public health. It helps people interested in graduate school in the field find and apply to schools. As a Bonner Foundation's national partner, students can get financial discounts on their common application. Also try to find key books, organizations, associations and graduate programs in areas of interest!

  24. Job Sector Guides http://bonner.pbworks.com/ • Overview and Careers in the Sector • Average Salaries • Preparation Required • Connection to Bonner Values • Considerations • Recommendations from Alumni • Bonner Alumni in This Field • Literature • Journals • Professional Associations and Organizations

  25. Thank You! The Bonner Website http://www.bonner.org The Bonner Wiki http://bonner.pbworks.com/ Bonners on LinkedIn Good luck with your work to learn about finding a place and meaningful work in whatever sectors you choose!

  26. Credits • Book Photo. Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty. Retrieved from: https://www.amazon.com/Banker-Poor-Micro-Lending-Against-Poverty/dp/1586481983 • Bonner Alumni Profiles (2018). Retrieved from www.bonner.org • Hart Associates for AAC&U (2013). It Takes More than a Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success: Overview and Key Findings. Retrieved from: https://www.aacu.org/leap/presidentstrust/compact/2013SurveySummary • National Center for Charitable Statistics (2018). Retrieved from: https://nccs.urban.org • Opprann, K (Photographer). (2006, 10th December). Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus at the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony at Oslo City Hall, The Norwegian Institute. Retrieved from: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2006/yunus/photo-gallery/ • Salamon, L. M. & Newhouse, C. (2018). New Report: Nonprofits - America's Third Largest Workforce. Retrieved from: https://trust.guidestar.org/new-report-nonprofits-americas-third-largest-workforce • USC Price School of Public Policy (2018). Retrieved from: https://priceschool.usc.edu

  27. Resources • Source: https://www.aacu.org/sites/default/files/files/LEAP/2013_EmployerSurvey.pdf • Source: https://www.congress.gov • Source: https://www.governmentjobs.com • Source: https://idealistcareers.org/top-nonprofits-look-job-applicants/ • Source: https://ourpublicservice.org • Source: https://ppp.worldbank.org/public-private-partnership/sector • Source: https://topnonprofits.com/nonprofit-hiring-the-right-degree/

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