My job involves managing the center and I direct the course curriculum. I teach a lot of classes, manage two staffers, and I make sure that when computers explode, they get fixed. At HandsNet, we're trying to help nonprofits understand how they can better use Internet technology to advance their mission. We're supported by membership and training fees and by grants and donations from some foundations and corporations.

"To discover what really interests you tinker in as many things as you can."
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The Influence of Education
I have a graduate degree from Georgetown University's Communications, Culture and Technology Program. When I came to Georgetown University, I knew very little about technology. In fact, I barely knew the difference between Netscape and Yahoo. But through CCT, I was able to think about the direction of things on the Internet, and ask big questions and little questions about the social ramifications of the Internet.

 
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"People in the nonprofit world are dedicated people. I really like that."

Figuring Out What You Want to Do
I advise my friends to do temp work, because you are put into a lot of different environments, and you can find that, "Gosh, I'd really like to work in a small office," or "Gosh, I'll never be in a small office again." You just put yourself in different scenarios and that can be helpful.

The Pros of Nonprofits…
The pros for being in a nonprofit environment is that it's a motivating feeling to help people who help others. I'm helping some people work to end homelessness, help feed people who are hungry, and help children who are abused.

…And the Cons
The bottomline. I wish there wasn't such a drastic line between commercial and nonprofit salaries, particularly now that the Internet is exploding. It seems like everyone in Silicon Valley is making gazillions of dollars. I wish there were a little bit more equity.

Speaking of the Bottomline…
In an office setting like mine, I'd say entry level would be 30-ish and you can work your way up to 55 or 60K.