
Whether you're moving up or moving on—
Avoid the "early career slump." Here's how.
After 2-5 years, most nonprofit pros fall into one of two camps:
“That was a great start and I’m on my way!”
OR
“I never want to do that again!”
Which one are you?
Even if things are going well…
Ask yourself:
- Do you feel a sense of AUTONOMY over your work?
- Are you fairly COMPENSATED for everything you do?
- Do you have lots of OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH?
- Do you have the right WORK-LIFE BALANCE for you?
- Do you have GOOD RELATIONSHIPS with colleagues?
- Do you feel like you’re MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE?
All too often, nonprofit professionals focus on the last piece and sacrifice the rest.
That leads to months or even years going through the motions until burnout strikes.
Finally, you wake up one day and say:
“I gotta get OUT of this place!”
Whether you’ve had an amazing time or you feel like burnout is creeping up, don’t make the mistake of rushing into your next job. Take a step back, breathe(!) and use what you’ve learned to your advantage.
You CAN find your "next best step" without settling—
If you start by doing the one most important thing...
Before you click on “Apply Now,” take stock of what you’ve learned from your recent roles.
Not just “What can I do better now than in the past?”
But:
- “What worked for me? What do I want to do more of later?”
- “What didn’t work for me? What do I want to avoid doing?”
- Most importantly: “What would make my next job great?”
You can figure it all out, work it all out, write a spreadsheet—
But that could take weeks.
And you never know when your ideal job could open.
Get your job search done fast and well with my proven process.
Step 1: Figure out what went right and wrong
The first thing we do together is take the pulse of your career.
That starts with the last year of your current role.
There’s a reason you’re moving on—what is it?
Most career coaches start from the beginning.
I work backwards so you make your next move with clear eyes.
By the end, you’ll have:
- A clear understanding of your “deal breakers” for your next nonprofit job.
- A vision for your next career step that accelerates find your best next role.
Step 2: Build the career narrative for your best next role
Picture this:
You’re the ruler of Iwannajob and you need to hire some knights for your new Round Table.
Who do you pick:
- The one who says: “I slew the dragon, leading to a 33% YOY increase in collected tax revenues.”
- Or the one who says: “I was on a committee to conduct feasibility studies vis-a-vis the dragon.”
You’d much rather hire the one who resolved the problem, right?
But here’s the thing: No matter which of the two you were, we can make your career sound great.
You still did things that were valuable, even if you contributed to a process, not a resolution.
You probably have achievements you’ve never even thought of.
Despite our best intentions, nonprofit roles don’t always give us spine-tingling results—millions raised, lives forever changed!
But that’s okay.
I work with you to get the facts on everything you’ve done, then present them at their best.
And there’s nothing unethical about it.
Many high-performing professionals come to me feeling like what they did was “business as usual.”
Maybe it was, for you.
But you likely underestimate yourself (and overestimate everyone else, too.)
It’s not just about a resume—it’s about seeing your impact in a fresh way.
By the end, you’ll have:
- A resume that presents you effectively and ethically, even if your org’s been having troubles.
- A cover letter that cuts through the nonsense and catches attention with my proven formula.
- An updated LinkedIn profile to catch recruiters’ attention (even if your job search is “stealth.”)
Step 3: Develop your outreach strategy
For your next role, you don’t want to get stuck swimming upstream against hundreds of applicants.
The way to avoid that is to put your network to work for you.
That will look different for everyone.
I’ll help you evaluate your strengths and figure out how to approach your connections.
If you’ve never networked before—or even if it makes your skin crawl—don’t worry.
Nobody hated networking more than me until I learned the secrets I’ll share with you.
By the end, you’ll have:
- An outreach strategy calibrated to open doors at organizations you want to work for.
- Tools to find common ground and build rapport with colleagues from the word “go.”
- A new sense of confidence to communicate your value and advocate for yourself.
Three Options to Get You on Your Way
I want to ensure you’ll have an amazing experience that gives you the energy and resources you need to succeed. To make sure we’re a good fit, all packages start with a free 30-minute discovery call. I firmly believe you should never have to make a buying decision based only on a website. You will be invoiced for your chosen package if we decide to work together.
Running Start
Get ready for a successful job search- One 1-Hour Coaching Session
- New Resume and Cover Letter
- LinkedIn Profile Optimization
- Done in 7-10 Business Days
Complete Confidence
Put career success in your hands- Everything in Running Start, PLUS:
- Nonprofit Interview Coaching
- Interview Follow-Up Letter
- Done in 12-14 Business Days
Everything & More
Maximize your odds of success- Everything in Complete, PLUS:
- Professional Portfolio Website
- Personalized Networking Plan
- Done in 21 Business Days