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OK Radio host Lynne Norton speaks with Shelly Cryer, Author of The Nonprofit Career Guide and founder of the Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers, a research and advocacy project now a program of American Humanics. Shelly shares additional insight on the mission of this new book and how it can help people assess and explore nonprofit careers. What is the reality of compensation and livable salaries in the nonprofit sector? For people newly exploring a nonprofit career, what should be the three things on their short list to do first? What are the common misconceptions about nonprofit jobs?

Karen Baker, newly appointed Secretary of Service and Volunteering for the state of California, speaks to OK Radio host Joe Folan about California Governor Schwarzenegger's first-in-the-nation action to encourage volunteerism in California and to improve coordination of volunteer efforts between the state's departments and agencies. The Governor signed an executive order to establish the new position of secretary of service and volunteering and appointed Karen Baker who will be a member of the Governor's Cabinet. What is the importance of this role and how will affect nonprofits? How has CA organized resources to best mobilize volunteers? What's on the horizon for the nation and other states to model this effort?

OK Radio host Lynne Norton speaks with Janis R. Hirohama, President of The League of Women Voters of California. Janis shares her expertise on voting rights and what it's like to have a career in educating, empowering and encouraging citizens to participate in government. What opportunities and benefits exist for people looking to join the league? How does the League of Women Voters assure citizens of various backgrounds that they do have the right to vote? And that their vote will be counted?

OK Radio host Joe Folan speaks with Allison Fine, Senior Fellow at Demos and Author of "Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age." Allison talks about what organizations need to do and beliefs they need to adopt to stay up to par in the connected digital age. How can organizations capitalize on the resources available to them? What should they not be doing? What do YOU need to know? Download this program now to find out...

OK Radio host Joe Folan speaks with Robert Egger, Founder and President of DC Central Kitchen. We talk with Robert on his thoughts on social enterprise and the differing problems that nonprofits face today versus a decade ago. What do people today need to know about their organization? What is the single biggest hurdle that nonprofits face today? What manmade object best represents Robert's personality? Download this program now to find out...

OK Radio host Lynne Norton speaks with Linda Matzigkeit, Senior Vice President of Human Resources of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Linda shares her insight on healthcare careers and best HR practices that can enable organizations to become great places to work for. When assessing employment opportunities, what should healthcare professionals look for? What are the unique recruitment and retention dynamics in the healthcare sector? Download this program now to find out...

OK Radio host Lynne Norton speaks with Andrew Clegg, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development with the Points of Light Foundation and Hands On Network, provides insight on surviving and thriving amidst organizational change. How can management help its staff and teams adapt to changes in culture? What opportunities exist for transference of skill sets and knowledge? Download this program now to find out...

OK Radio host Joe Folan speaks with Chairman George Miller from California about the College Cost Reduction and Access Act that he helmed and was passed into law. What effect does this new law have on nonprofit careers and on the country as a whole? What expectation does the government have on how this will benefit public servants and the nonprofit community? What else does Chairman Miller have planned for the future? Download this program now to find out...

Timothy Daly, President of the The New Teacher Project shares his experiences and insights on careers in teaching within our public schools. What character traits and skills make for a successful teacher? What are the biggest opportunities and greatest challenges for public school teachers today? Download this program now to find out...

Tom Darrow, Principle of Talent Connections and President of SHRM-Atlanta, shares with OK Radio his insight on the trend of nonprofit sector switchers. What are the realities and common misconceptions of careers in nonprofit vs for-profit?

J.D. Hokoyama, President and CEO of the Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP), provides insight on the state of Asian American leadership and employment in the nonprofit sector. What are the benefits of leadership development programs and how can nonprofits looking to recruit and retain a diverse team? Download this program now to find out...

Welcome to OK Radio from hosts Joe Folan and Lynne Norton. Check out OK Radio for a variety of information from the Nonprofit Sector relating to careers and trends. Check out www.opportunityknocks.org for the best nonprofit jobs and resources.

Bentley Marane, Vice President of Major Gifts with the United Way of Metro Atlanta shares with OK Radio her perspective on careers in development and trends affecting fundraising professionals. How important is certification such as CFRE and what are the skills necessary for growing a successful career in development?

Jack Gilson, Supervisor Assistive Work Technology GA Department of Labor's Vocational Rehabilitation Program, shares with OK Radio how VR services help to enable people with disabilities to reach their potential. What are the Benefits to employers utilizing workers with disabilities and how can even simple workplace adaptations foster success?

Hywel W. Sims, Executive Director of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, shares with OK Radio insight on the impact that the professionalization of the nonprofit has upon organizations and people that work in nonprofit. What are the cultural impacts upon nonprofit professionals and what issues are the incumbent leaders facing and need to address?