Philanthropy New York hosts group informational interviews to explore career paths in the philanthropic sector, as part of our "Interested in Working at a Foundation" series. This July, we will learn about the field of philanthropy from the perspectives of two leaders in the field.
Join Danielle Pulliam, Program Officer at The Pinkerton Foundation, and Tarik Ward, Director, Music Programs at The ELMA Philanthropies Services (U.S.), as they discuss career path experiences in both the philanthropic sector.
Philanthropy New York members who receive requests for informational interviews from jobseekers may refer those individuals to us for this session.
Explore
- The advantages and challenges of a career in philanthropy
- The range of jobs at an organization and some general day-to-day responsibilities
- The structure and possible priorities of foundations you may encounter on your job search
- A realistic picture of the competencies corporate and private foundations may value in potential new hires and the number of jobs available in the field at a given time
This session will not include
- Specific job leads
- Referrals
- Individual interviews with contacts within the field
Presenters
- Danielle Pulliam, Program Officer, The Pinkerton Foundation
- Tarik Ward, Director, Music Programs, The ELMA Philanthropies Services
- Jo Christine Miles (Moderator), Public Policy Fellow, Philanthropy New York
Designed for
Individuals interested in learning about careers in the field of philanthropy.
Registration
Members: To register yourself and/or a colleague, please click on the "Register Now" link above.
Non-PNY members: Create an account or log in above and click the Register Now link.
Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with any questions.
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