Fundraising Coach
(Female, Age 48) from Puyallup, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Fundraising Coach |
|---|---|
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Puyallup, NY |
| Years Experience | 1 month |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
Provide fundraising options for daycares and preschools.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I contact local daycare and preschool centers and help them with their fundraising criteria.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
none
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I work with different people everyday. I love the interaction with all of the new people.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Home office and in the field.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 6
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 4
Supervisors: 5
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 7
The Actual Work: 3
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | Address postcards for next weeks visits |
| 8am to 9am | Bake 4 dozen cookies to hand out as samples and package them. |
| 9am to 10am | Get ready for the field – pack my samples and fundraising materials for disbursement. |
| 10am to 11am | Meet with 3 daycare centers |
| 11am to 12pm | Meet with 4 daycare centers |
| 12pm to 1pm | Meet with 2 daycare centers |
| 1pm to 2pm | Meet with 4 daycare centers |
| 2pm to 3pm | Commute to home office. |
| 3pm to 4pm | Read emails and answer phone calls. |
| 4pm to 5pm | |
| 5pm to 6pm | |
| 6pm to 7pm | |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
internet
What was the application process?
submitted resume online
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
The owner of the company interviewed me twice by telephone and then once in person before offering me the position.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
How did I overcome adversity, my work ethic, my personal goals.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
There was a four hour training with some scripts.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. I had previously owner a daycare myself and knowing what the needs are in the childcare and preschool arena I can relate to them easier.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Start contacting fundraising companies.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Social skills, organizational skills, a self starter and the ability to self motivate.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
no
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Have a nest egg because the money won’t start coming in for about 2 months.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes – I didn’t know it at first but the opportunity is amazing.
What are your current career goals?
To make enough money to retire early.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
No
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | Sales Associate | 2 months | $10 an hour | Demonstrate products to consumers in grocery stores. |
| Prior Job 2 | Entertainment Rep | 2 years | $2400 a month | Train retail associates on Microsoft products. |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3.87
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3.24 | Purdue University | Business Management |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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