What A Chief Administrative Officer At Christ-Centered Ministries Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Nonprofit Industry
Chandra, a Chief Administrative Officer, learned that the nonprofit administrative sector offers "a lot more possibility" and career growth than initially anticipated. They wish someone had emphasized their inherent value and the significant contributions of their role, advising others to "not limit yourself" to a narrow view of career paths within the industry.
Nonprofit Administration, Career Development, Executive/Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, Workplace Challenges
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Chandra Williams
Chief Administrative Officer
Christ-Centered Ministries
El Camino then did UCLA Executive Education program - 2021
UCLA Executive Education- Business Management Cert
Business Management & Admin
Faith-Based Services
Operations and Project Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. The nonprofit sector offers diverse career paths and opportunities beyond initial expectations.
2. Specializing in a specific industry, such as nonprofits, can enhance one's value and career prospects.
3. It is crucial to recognize your self-worth and the significant contributions you make within your role, regardless of your career stage.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
I think I've already touched on that a bit. I'll try to elaborate further.
There's just a lot more possibility than I initially thought, and the path of working in nonprofits has a much greater length to it than I realized. Working in the nonprofit sector isn't the same old routine; it can be thankless work at times.
However, when you can do a certain role or work within a specific industry, and then tailor that to be specific to that industry, you become even more valuable. So, I think it's really about not limiting yourself.
Don't limit yourself to thinking it's just one little road, and you'll always be a servant to someone, or working for some random person who gets all the accolades. You are very much a part of the business, a part of the flow.
I would also emphasize the importance of valuing yourself in your role. I wish someone had told me that I was valuable in the role I was already in at a younger age, rather than feeling that way only now. So, yes, I would definitely say that.