Bossed Up What Women Leaders in Nonprofits Need to Know
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Nov 26, 2024 Jenny Mitchell, Chief Visionary Officer of Chavender and author of 'Embracing Ambition', shares her insights on navigating the nonprofit sector. She discusses the unique challenges women face in leadership, including gendered pressures around likeability and the risk of burnout. Jenny emphasizes the importance of celebrating achievements, setting boundaries, and proactively managing up. She also advocates for transparency in nonprofit pay structures and encourages women to embrace imperfection and use their voices confidently in their careers.
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Career Pivot From Music To Fundraising
- Jenny shifted from a career as a classical musician to fundraising after becoming a mother and sought flexible, project-based work.
- She discovered coaching needs among nonprofit staff and transitioned into executive coaching focused on women.
Nonprofit Dynamics Differ From Corporate
- The nonprofit sector operates under different rules than corporate, with shifting boards, multiple stakeholders, and donor constraints.
- Jenny Mitchell warns leaders must adapt strategies to unique cultural and financial realities.
Women Are Underrepresented At The Top
- Women make up most nonprofit staff but are underrepresented in top roles, partly because organizations hire externally and favor perceived qualifications.
- This creates a leadership gap despite abundant female talent already inside the sector.
