Frequently Asked Questions

About The Not-For-Profit Sector

You don’t need a degree or paid experience to get into the charity sector, if you are looking to move in from the commercial sector it can sometimes be difficult to transfer in so we would recommend some volunteering. If you come from a marketing or sales background that also helps.

There are several groups that hold regular events where you can find out more. The Institute of Fundraising is a useful resource or you can download our documents here.

Working With Us

You don’t need a degree or paid experience to get into the charity sector, if you are looking to move in from the commercial sector it can sometimes be difficult to transfer in so we would recommend some volunteering. If you come from a marketing or sales background that also helps.

There are several groups that hold regular events where you can find out more. The Institute of Fundraising is a useful resource or you can download our documents here.

Career Advice for Charity Sector Professionals

Asking for a payrise can be a daunting thing in any role. If this is something you want to negotiate we recommend pulling together a selection of supporting information. Evidence your case, figures talk so remember to identify the income you’ve raised so far, where have you exceeded expectations/targets. Remember also that the longer you are in a role, the more you can evidence the additional benefit you are bringing to it with your increased knowledge and experience.