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Fundraising Manager Mock Interview

Question 2 of 30 for our Fundraising Manager Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 30

Have you previously worked at a non-profit organization?

Non-profit organizations operate similarly to for-profit companies. However, they have more limited resources, and non-profit employees need to understand the challenges that accompany this. Fundraising managers often perform a wider variety of job functions with smaller compensation compared to their corporate counterparts in sales. The interviewer wants to know that you are aware of and comfortable with this.

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How to Answer: Have you previously worked at a non-profit organization?

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  • 2. Have you previously worked at a non-profit organization?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Non-profit organizations operate similarly to for-profit companies. However, they have more limited resources, and non-profit employees need to understand the challenges that accompany this. Fundraising managers often perform a wider variety of job functions with smaller compensation compared to their corporate counterparts in sales. The interviewer wants to know that you are aware of and comfortable with this.

      Written by Isaiah Swanson on May 30th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Provide the interviewer with a brief overview of any non-profit experience you may have, whether as a professional or volunteer. Your answer will stand out if your experience directly relates to the mission of the organization for which you are interviewing. If you do not have non-profit experience, explain why you want to join this field of work and how your experience has prepared you for it.

      Written by Isaiah Swanson on May 30th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "Although I have never worked in the non-profit field before, I have been volunteering twice a month at a local nursing home. I visit with seniors living there, assist them with daily tasks, read to them, and listen to their stories. This experience has shown me the importance of connecting with others, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Because of this, I am determined to enter the non-profit field and begin a career helping others. I know my decades working as a sales manager have prepared me for this position in particular."

      Written by Isaiah Swanson on May 30th, 2022