Published: March 2, 2022 By

Bonnie Evans, a 2019 CU Boulder graduate who majored in sociology and economics, discusses her role of working in a Pittsburgh nonprofit. Evans works on strategic goals through fund development and grant writing, and she manages a program focused on the early childhood education industry.

Evans shares how she gained experience and developed skills by building connections through CU Boulder and local community members, participating in the CU Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE) and a part-time job on campus and completing a year-long fellowship through PULSE after graduation.

Highlights in this video:

  • 5:44 - Getting started in nonprofit work.
  • 12:35 - How majoring in sociology and economics prepared Evans for her current job.
  • 21:05 - Networking: Identifying who is already in your network and how to grow it.
  • 27:02 - Typical week in her role.
  • 44:50 - Major rewards and challenges of current job. 
  • 50:07 - Evans' advice to those interested in working in nonprofits.

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