Purpose-Driven Leadership: Finding Culture Fit and Professional Satisfaction

While many young professionals are drawn to the nonprofit and association sector by a desire for purpose-driven work, the path from coordinator to CEO requires more than just passion; It requires a strategic grasp of unique industry challenges and a toolkit of leadership "soft skills."

 Join the PRSA New Pros Section for an exclusive deep dive into one of our most-requested career fields. We are bringing together high-level leaders, including a CEO and an agency founder, from the PRSA Association/Nonprofit Section to pull back the curtain on their career journeys. Whether you are currently in the sector or curious if it’s the right "culture fit" for your next move, his session will help you move beyond day-to-day tasks to understand the high-level impact of the industry.

What You Will Gain:

• Career Mapping Strategies: Learn how a background in communications can serve as a launchpad for executive roles, like Executive Director or CEO.
• Sector-Specific Insights: Identify the unique hurdles communicators face in nonprofit environments compared to general PR or corporate roles.
• Soft Skills for Advancement: Gain actionable advice on building workplace confidence and working effectively with senior leadership.
• Professional Fulfillment Advice: Hear a candid discussion on career satisfaction and how to find a mission that resonates with you—even if you don’t have a prior personal connection to the cause.
• Actionable Advice for New Pros: Walk away with tangible tips for applying to these roles and the specific soft skills that will make you stand out in this industry.

Hosted by the New Professionals Section. Paid registration for non-New Professionals Section members includes the live webinar and video playback for one month.

Panelists

• Rachel Pipitone - Founder of Pipitone Creative
• Jordan Blair - Construction Industry Education Foundation
• Mariola Lach - Consulting in Nonprofit Communication