High rate of turnover in non-profits: Jobs are frequently opening. A person with the right experience and skill set should have a good chance of finding a position
Benefits: Many non-profits offer extra benefits, such as healthcare and retirement planning that might not be available at for-profit jobs. Non-profits tend to be more employee-friendly, and also compensate for lower pay by providing more flexible schedules and working hours.
Lack of hierarchy in non-profit structure provides opportunity to interact with higher-ups: there tends to be less structure to hierarchy within the nonprofit sector, as all are working toward a common goal with some extrinsic value. This allows even a entry-level writer the opportunity to work side-by-side with extremely experienced directors and managers.
Broadening of skill set: Even if your official title involves writing, you will undoubtedly be assigned tasks that stray from simply creating proposals. Non-profits are forced to distribute tasks as much as possible, and you will gain valuable business experience and training as a result.
Cons of writing for a Non-profit
High rate of burnout: Salaries and high pressure at some organizations are a disincentive to making non-profit work a long-term career.
Non-profit funds get cut during recessions: Grants and charitable giving, especially for the arts, is often the first thing cut from budgets during economic trouble, and fundraisers or proposal writers may find their positions precarious during these times.
Constant focus on fundraising: While a corporate jobs can depend on revenue, your ability to successfully convince grant providers to fund your organization can spell its success or demise. This is a lot of pressure to work under for extended periods of time.