Bridgestar - An Initiative of the Bridgespan Group

• Transition to the Nonprofit Sector
• Serve as a Board Member
• Work in Key Positions
• Recruit Nonprofit Leaders

Find and Join a Board

Board Job Descriptions
These brief job descriptions, from BoardSource, share the basic responsibilities of various nonprofit board roles.

Hands-on Paths to Full-time Nonprofit Work 
There are many paths that can lead to a senior staff position in the nonprofit sector. This article focuses on the hands-on approach of volunteering.

How to Develop Yourself as a Nonprofit Leader 
Six senior nonprofit leaders who have spent their entire careers in the nonprofit sector offer advice to mid-level nonprofit managers looking to move into senior nonprofit leadership roles.

Nonprofit Boards: How to Find a Rewarding Board Position 
Serving on a nonprofit board can be a meaningful way to explore how your experience and expertise can be applied in the nonprofit sector at the governance level. The key to a rewarding experience is finding the right fit for your talents and interests.

Resources to Find Board Positions
After identifying the types of organizations that spark your passion, where do you find board positions? One way to start is to do some web research.

What Should I Know Before Joining a Nonprofit Board?
Serving as a nonprofit board member is one of the most challenging and rewarding of volunteer assignments. While appointment or election to a board is an honor, board members have important legal and fiduciary responsibilities that require a commitment of time, skill, and resources. This article, from BoardSource, shares basic questions prospective nonprofit board members should ask before joining an organization’s board. Long-time nonprofit board members might also benefit from an organization review that answers these questions. 

Of Interest

Fulfill the Dream of Leading a Nonprofit
For the untold numbers of corporate executives who dream of soul-enriching second careers in the social sector—but have no idea how to make that dream come true—our advice is to lend your expertise: Volunteer for temporary positions or board memberships at several different organizations until you find your joy and discover what you are really good at.