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Bonnie Evans, a 2019 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ 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 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ 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 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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