1
The recent graduate who joined thinking they can change the world but who is slowly beginning to see that the social sector is not without its flaws.
Think: That one person armed with a fresh public policy degree from a foreign university.
2
The colleague who has no idea what’s going on but is determined to catch up.
Think: Your nonprofit’s tech person who has only ever worked in corporates, is not up to date on the jargon, but has a new convert’s enthusiasm.
3
That one person who has been in the dev sector for a while and is constantly complaining about how little has changed or is likely to change, and yet you know that they’re never going to leave. They also have problems with authority and are generally running low on patience.
Think: Your colleague who’s been in the sector for three decades and has developed a codependent love-hate relationship with it.
4
The mature one, the voice of reason. They may occasionally run out of patience too, but they take care of everyone.
Think: Your CEO.
5
The master of improv. They don multiple hats and are always putting out fires.
Think: Your colleague who handles finance and HR (and a bunch of other things).
6
Done with their job, the organisation, and the sector, and is very ready to leave, but also scared of making this obvious to the boss.
Think: That person who switched to the social sector two years ago because they wanted to be a hero, but quickly became disillusioned with everything.
7
That one person seeking constant validation from the boss and at the same time somehow also taking the credit for everything.
Think: Your programme manager passing off your work as their own.
8
Secretly evil person who tries to cross over to the right side but by then it’s too late.
Think: That corporate with a horrible track record that just got into CSR funding.
