23 Nov

The adventure of the CAUSELETTER

The adventure of the CAUSELETTER

You Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa and Steve Jobs have something in common…you were born with leadership deep inside you.

I believe we are all leaders; many of us just need to uncover what our leadership purpose is in this wild world.

Come join me on my next adventure as I uncover the next big tip to help propel your purpose for social impact.  Check out the second video in the four part series here:

But to get you some nice results today, please find the following key points to help you take action.

#1. Stories store: Using stories on your CAUSELETTER (Coverletter) is a game- changer. Stories are so important for explaining why you want to work for the organization.

#2. CAUSELETTER Tips and Review:

YOU NEED A CAUSELETTER (COVERLETTER) THAT TELLS YOUR STORY OF WHY YOU WANT TO WORK FOR THE ORGANIZATION

STORIES ARE EASIER TO REMEMBER AND CAN MAKE AN IMPACT LIKE NOTHING ELSE

IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF YOUR CAUSELETTER YOU NEED TO EXPLAIN WHY YOU CONNECT WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND WILL FIT INTO THEIR CULTURE

THREE SIMPLE EXAMPLES TO MAKE THE POINT

  1. I WOULD LOVE TO WORK AT ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE MENTORING BECAUSE I WAS ADOPED AND HAD A FOSTER BROTHER GROWING UP
  2. I WOULD LOVE TO WORK FOR EDUCATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL BECAUSE STUDYING AND TRAVELING ABROAD CHANGED MY LIFE AND I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE BACK
  3. I WOULD LOVE TO WORK FOR SIERRA CLUB BECAUSE I GREW UP HIKING AND PLAYING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS WITH MY FAMILY. THE ENVIRONMENT HAS AND ALWAYS BE PART OF WHO I AM.

#4. Using a PS. At the bottom of your CAUSELETTER can be a great little strategy to draw their attention to a valuable skill you have. I always read a PS., not sure about you?

#5. Here is a short blog post I wrote called Propelled by Purpose: http://thenonprofitcareercoach.org/propelled-by-purose

I am truly grateful to make these idea-filled and actionable videos for you.

Please do watch, share and use them.

If you missed the first video in the series on purpose go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCkYbX3__Dg

 

Connect with purpose!

Mark   Mark McCurdy, PHR

Chief Purpose Officer

Founder, Careers for Purpose & The Nonprofit Career Coach

Author, Strategic Volunteering

www.thenonprofitcareercoach.org

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Mark
Before I was two years old, three nonprofits changed my life forever; two adoption agencies in different countries and one hospital that helped me walk for the first time. When I was growing up in Massachusetts, my father worked as an artist and my mother ran an international adoption agency out of our home. You could say, quite literally, I was raised in a nonprofit. As a result of this rather unusual yet highly rewarding upbringing, I was instilled with a strong sense of giving back from an early age. During my sophomore year at the University of Massachusetts, I had a harrowing brush with death during a school break. Once again a nonprofit (hospital) came to my rescue, and the memory of this life changing event has deepened my commitment to serve others through the world of service and social impact. In 2000 I began working as a recruiter for nonprofit organizations, first in New York City, then in Washington, DC. In 2008 I founded Jobs In Nonprofits and the Nonprofit Career Coach with the goal of “connecting the brightest hearts and minds with the best nonprofits.” We are dedicated to serving idealistic, responsible job seekers who want to have a positive impact serving nonprofit organizations . The Nonprofit Career Coach provides strategic one-on-one career coaching, mentoring, speaking, workshops and training to job seekers who want help to accelerate their nonprofit career.

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