Reinventing Ourselves

“to remake or make over, as in a different form”

Makeovers

• Celebrity Makeovers

• Biggest Loser

Regroup, Rethink

YOUR JOB

Skills & Competencies

• Fundraising• Marketing• Administrative• Management • Campaign Development• Charity Liaison• Technical

Next Steps?

• Need more information/clarity about how these changes impact you

• Conversation with your LFCC and new Zone

• Conversation with your current workplace

• Evaluate your personal situation

Uncertainty

5 Stages of Grief

1. Denial2. Anger3. Bargaining4. Depression5. Acceptance

~Dr. Kubler-Ross

What are ALL the Possibilities?

Possibilities

• outreach coordinator• more responsibility• new responsibility• less responsibility• part-time• consulting• seasonal• becoming independent• joining another campaign• doing a different position at your company

Other Possibilities

How to Position Yourself in 2015

• Networking• Soul searching• Volunteering• Part-time job• Internship• Preparation• Additional responsibilities• Fundraising• Marketing

Other Positioning Ideas

Networking 101

“It’s not what you know, it’s WHO you know.”

Networking/Connections

homework assignment• Make a list of everyone you know(professional, social, neighborhood, organizations you belong to, kids friend, teachers, coaches, businesses you frequent. etc.)

• Make a list of companies/non-profits you like & respect

Networking/Connection Ideas

• Be open to attending:– Internal meetings– External meetings– Networking events– Chamber of Commerce/ Rotary Club, etc. – Social opportunities– Luncheons– After work experiences

Other Networking/Connections

References and Referrals

• 3-5 professional references• 2 personal references• Referrals – people want to help

homework: gather contact information and talk with each person to ask for permission and give them a head’s up

send a personal thank you’s every time someone helps you

Creating a Portfolio

–Results; statistics– Annual Reports–Training materials–Testimonials–Initiatives specific to your

position/area

Resources for Career Search

• Worksheets– Developing a Personal Commercial– Figuring out a Goal Statement, if applicable

• Resume tips

• Online Job Search Resources

• Skills and Competencies

• Current position descriptions

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Be Ready For Change