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• Work in Key Positions
• Recruit Nonprofit Leaders

Featured Success Story

Sid Johnston: Leveraging Political Savvy in a Nonprofit Career

Sid Johnston credits a string of political experiences—in the for-profit world, and on the campaign trail—for giving him the skills to work with disparate groups on charged issues.

Featured Article(s)

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. 

Featured Jobs

Welcome to the Transition to the Nonprofit Sector learning center.

This area is dedicated to those who wish to transition from a for-profit to a nonprofit career. You will find tools, resources, and helpful articles to help you through the transition.

Networking Opportunities

Career Transition Networking
Are you currently working in the for-profit sector and would like to learn more about nonprofits, connect to your peers, and share best practices? Then join our General Networking LinkedIn group and learn about on and off-line networking opportunities offered by Bridgestar.