Becoming a Nonprofit CFO
This page is dedicated to those who would like to become a nonprofit chief financial officer (CFO) (or similar role). Articles and tools have been selected for this area to help you through this transition. Whether you are moving within the nonprofit sector, growing into a senior management role, or transitioning into the nonprofit sector for the first time, you will find helpful resources here.
Getting Started:
Are You Tough Enough for the Caring Sector?
Whether you are considering becoming a nonprofit chief financial officer or are hiring one, the questions in this CFO Fitness Quiz can help inform your decision. Read more >
Because of the variety in role definition across CFO positions, finding the right fit can be particularly challenging and important. The key to success in a job search is finding the right fit between your skills, interests, and personality on the one hand, and the characteristics of the potential organization, role, and leadership team on the other. Read more >
Questions and answers based on in-depth interviews and focus groups with a diverse group of nonprofit CFOs and nonprofit technical assistance providers and funders, combined with Bridgespan's executive search experience in recruiting and placing nonprofit CFOs. Read more >
Q&A with Beth Kanter, Author of Beth’s Blog
Social media expert Beth Kanter discusses the role that new media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter should play in a nonprofit job search. Read more >
Helpful links to websites, blogs, articles, and other resources to help nonprofit job seekers use social networking in their job search. Read more >