Favorite Parts Of Working In The Nonprofit Industry As A Director Of Programs
Shalin, a Director of Programs at Minds Matter Southern California, finds the most fulfilling aspect of working in the nonprofit sector for eight years to be its "values-driven" nature and the resulting "emotionally invested" teams. This allows for authentic self-expression and meaningful work impacting "people's real lives," a key factor in their professional fulfillment.
Nonprofit, Mission-driven, Values-based, Emotional Investment, Meaningful Work
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Shalin Craig
Director of Programs
Minds Matter Southern California
University of California, Berkeley, 2015
N/A
Ethnic & Related Studies
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Nonprofit work is values-driven and mission-centered, creating an authentic and supportive work environment.
2. Working in the nonprofit sector allows for meaningful work that impacts people's lives directly.
3. The emotional investment of staff, stakeholders, and communities makes the work fulfilling and impactful.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I've been working in nonprofits for about eight years now. Something I really enjoy is that nonprofits are very values-driven and centered on their mission. They focus on their long-term vision for the world and the changes they want to see.
This really speaks to me and creates a working environment where I can show up authentically and be valued. I'm able to work in a place whose values align with mine. This also means that the teams and organizations I'm part of have emotionally invested staff, stakeholders, and communities.
The work is personal, and I think that makes all the difference in how we show up for each other, the relationships we build, and how meaningful the work can be. It's not just about showing up during work hours and then checking out. These are people's real lives that you're impacting.
That is the most important thing for me to feel fulfilled by my work. It's not just another thing to put on my resume, but something that is really meaningful to me.