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How to Write an Organizational Resume

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By MiaTaylor
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In the world of nonprofits, it’s important to have an organizational resume among your marketing and public relations portfolio, particularly for inclusion in grant applications. Such a document provides a snapshot of an organization, and when properly written, establishes an organization’s credentials in a manner very similar to a personal resume. Here are the key elements of an organizational resume.

Difficulty: Moderate
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  1. Step 1

    Begin with a mission statement. One of the first pieces of information to include on an organizational resume is a nonprofit’s reason for existing, a statement that sums up its core values and goals. Think of this as the heart of your document.

  2. Step 2

    Include a brief organizational history. Another important portion of such a document is a few paragraphs or bullet points about the organization’s history, such as when it was founded, key milestones and key accomplishments. This gives readers further insight into the organization and by providing accomplishments, emphasizes the organization’s capabilities.

  3. Step 3

    Name the board of directors. This is valuable particularly if board members are high-profile members of the community. Identifying them helps to further underscore an organization’s rock solid credibility.

  4. Step 4

    Identify organizational programs. This section displays how an organization achieves the goals outlined in the mission statement.

  5. Step 5

    Outline specific resources. In this portion of the resume you can present how many employees the organization has, its annual budget, its revenue sources and how that money is disbursed. Underscore an organization’s stability and credibility by demonstrating that money is wisely spent and used to support key goals.

  6. Step 6

    List the key contacts, such as the executive director or public affairs officer. Just as you would list an individual’s name and address on a personal resume, so too should you list a contact on an organizational resume.

  7. Step 7

    Limit organizational resumes to one page and use clear, concise, active writing.

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