A Day in the Life of an Operations Manager at a Policy Advocacy Nonprofit
Lindsey's work at a policy advocacy nonprofit focuses on operational improvements, including "reflection" and strategic planning with unpaid board members to identify areas for growth, change, and discontinuation. This involves meetings and discussions to ensure the organization effectively pursues its mission, highlighting the importance of both urgent tasks and long-term goals.
Nonprofit Management, Organizational Improvement, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Volunteer Engagement
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Lindsey Kirchhoff
Advocate, Attorney, and Swim Coach
Policy Advocacy Nonprofit
US Air Force Academy
Boston College, Master of Arts in Philosophy; Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, Juris Doctor; Pepperdine Law Straus Institute, Master of Dispute Resolution
Anthropology, Sociology
Law
Operations and Project Management
Veteran, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Lindsey works in operations at a non-profit, interacting with board members and the founder to assess the organization's progress and areas for improvement.
2. She emphasizes the importance of reflection, both personally and organizationally, to identify areas for growth, continuation, and discontinuation.
3. Lindsey highlights the role of volunteer board members who contribute their time and expertise to the non-profit's mission, illustrating the collaborative nature of the work environment.
Transcript
What does a day in your work life look like?
Right now, I'm working in operations at a nonprofit. Today, for example, I had several meetings with board members and our founder. We discussed what the organization is doing well and areas where we can improve.
Just like individuals, organizations have areas for improvement and goals. However, life gets busy, and urgent matters can sometimes overshadow the truly important things. Reflection is one of those crucial elements.
This includes looking back on your life, from an organizational perspective, and reviewing the past year. The key is to decide what needs to change, what should continue, and what needs to stop.
Today, I conducted several Zoom interviews and enjoyed talking with our amazing board members. They are all volunteers who give their time to this mission, and I am in a paid staff role. It's truly heartwarming.