Idealist Career Conference

The conference will be held in Illini Union Rooms 406-407 on Wednesday, April 9, 2007 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. To register for this event e-mail Brandon Bute at bbute [at] uiuc [dot] edu with your name, major and class standing.  There is no cost to attend.

Want to work for a Non-profit? Want a career where you feel like you're making a difference? Would you like to find out what it's really like to work for a Non-profit? Want a job that will let you change the world?

This conference will be presented by Action Without Borders (AWB), creators of Idealist.org. AWB connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. AWB is independent of any government, political ideology, or religious creed. Their work is guided by the common desire of our members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect. This conference is designed to provide students with and insiders view to the world of non-profit careers as well as provide you with practical skills to break into the industry. See the agenda below for conference session details.
Agenda

3:00- 3:30

Doors Open

3:30 - 3:50

Welcome and Introduction

3:50 - 4:15

What is a nonprofit? What are nonprofit careers?
- Size and scope of the nonprofit sector
- Identifying the diversity (organizations and roles) within the sector

4:15 - 4:45

Reality Check: What is it really like to work for a nonprofit?
- Exercise which identify addresses perceptions about nonprofit jobs and the sector itself

4:45 - 4:55p

Break

4:55 - 5:30p

Getting in the Door: What nonprofits are looking for?
- Exercise to identify particular skills and experiences that are attractive to nonprofit employers

5:30 - 5:40p

Focus on the importance of networking, interning, volunteering and informational interviewing in the nonprofit sector

5:40 - 5:55p

Review Idealist.org online resources with Q & A

6:00 - 7:00p

Career Paths in the Nonprofit Sector - Panel Discussion

All students of any academic background and class standing are welcomed to attend this exciting event.

For more information contact Brandon Bute at (bbute [at] uiuc [dot] edu)