What Type Of Person Thrives In The Nonprofit Industry, According To A VP Of Philanthropic Strategies At United Way San Diego
Katie, VP Philanthropic Strategies at United Way of San Diego County, suggests that people who thrive in philanthropy are driven by the positive impact of their work, whether "hands-on" in programs with direct interaction with beneficiaries or in administrative roles supporting program staff and indirectly contributing to positive outcomes. Katie also implies that finding satisfaction can be more challenging in higher-level positions as one gets "further removed from the actual work".
Motivation, Inspiring, Real-World Examples, Industry Realities, Executive/Leadership
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Katie Khaism-San
VP Philanthropic Strategies
United Way of San Diego County
SDSU & Springfield College
Humanities, Business Management & Admin
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. People who thrive in this industry are motivated by the positive impact of their work.
2. Those in program roles often thrive due to direct interaction and real stories from the families they serve.
3. Individuals in administrative roles find satisfaction in supporting program staff and witnessing the impact of their work.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in your industry?
There are two ways people thrive. One is by doing positive work. If you're in programs, you'll likely thrive more because you see firsthand what you're doing and have real interactions with families.
In an admin role, you thrive by hearing these stories and seeing your program people in those environments. It's easier to thrive when you're hands-on. The higher up you get, the further removed you become from the actual work.