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.:Resource Guides:Capacity Building-How Do I Get Started?
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Capacity Building
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How Do I Get Started?
Most people in the field agree that a combination of management theory and nonprofit experience are necessary to succeed.
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Jeanne Bergman, Deputy Director for TAPE at Bailey House offers this advice:
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| "Practical experience doing what you want to provide TA in really matters to clients and also improves performance on every level. Folks want to know that you understand the real constraints they are working under. I also look for
intelligence, dedication, and ability to communicate well." |
Don Crocker, Executive Director of the Support Center for Nonprofit Management says,
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| "Individuals who envision a career in nonprofit management or those hoping to work providing management support, training, consulting and technical assistance services for nonprofit organizations need to build their skill base and
experience by working in nonprofits. Hands-on experience in program and service delivery, fundraising and financial management provide a core foundation for success in the field. Internships, volunteering, and summer work in nonprofit organizations are good beginning
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Michelle Henry, a student pursuing her Master's degree in Public Administration at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is interning at the United Way of New York City's Management Assistance Program. She's been involved in a number of projects, including
reconciling the department's budget by reviewing workplans and organization files, updating their tracking system, evaluating customer satisfaction surveys, and event planning. She credits her statistics and financial management classes at NYU Wagner in familiarizing her
with basic principles and concepts.
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