Working in charity...?
Do you guys know anyone that works for Charities on the finance side of things...or do such positions exist? Or is there any other positions in charities worth shooting for?
What are the opportunities that exist in that space for finance bros...I assume there aren't a lot...
I wouldn't go into non-profits to make money but to try to 'give back' as cringey as that may sound and not to be a slave of capital all the time...would still be nice to get paid something
Feel free to share your thoughts
I would just look at joining a local charity group and start from there. Most big cities have mens groups, womens groups, groups associated with hospitals, groups associated with sporting events, etc at varying levels of work/skill. From there you can pretty quickly get into the scene.
My family is friends with the founder of a non-profit and we know the finance chair as well. They're in charge of both the marketing as well as the business development side of the charity, and they mainly try to budget for ad campaigns. The last ad campaign they ran with a gas station cost them about 1.5 million dollars. They also do a bit of corporate recruiting and try and get corporations to sponsor them.Their main operating expense is taking care of farm equipment and maintenance of the land.
Feel free to DM. My family has been involved with the charity since about 2006/2007, before they were registered as a non-profit.
Based on the most helpful WSO content, finance roles in charities and non-profits do exist, but they come with unique trade-offs. Here’s what you need to know:
Finance Roles in Charities:
Other Positions Worth Considering:
Compensation and Lifestyle:
Opportunities for Finance Professionals:
If you’re serious about exploring this path, consider networking with professionals in the non-profit sector or volunteering to gain exposure. It’s a great way to test the waters and see if this aligns with your goals.
Sources: Finance Career Path & List, Megafund PE -> Impact Investing (IFC World Bank)? Am I Crazy?, Accounting vs Finance: Part 1 – Career Paths, Q&A: Non-Target to REPE Fund Accountant, Q&A: F20 Strategy Director at 25 Y/O
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