Finding Nonprofit Jobs and Board Positions
This area of the Transition to the Nonprofit Sector learning center contains tools to aid you in your job or board position search.
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 Market Yourself in the Nonprofit Sector
In a buyers' market, simply being a talented candidate is often times not enough to land a senior leadership role, so job seekers need to get out and sell themselves to prospective nonprofit employers. The idea of coming up with a personal marketing plan may be intimidating, but the six steps laid out in this article will help nonprofit job seekers put their best foot forward during a nonprofit job search.
Leveraging Social Media in Your Nonprofit Job Search: Q&A with Beth Kanter, Author of Beth’s Blog
Social media expert Beth Kanter discusses the role that new media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter should play in a nonprofit job search.
Networking
Professional career coaches and executive recruiters share their expertise on how both job-seekers and nonprofits can build and navigate their networks to find jobs and recruit senior leaders most effectively.
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.
Recruiting and Job Hunting in Tough Economic Times
During a trying economy, having the right people on board as well as finding the best professional opportunities are of the utmost importance to nonprofit leaders. In this Q&A, Bridgespan Group Partner Wayne Luke, head of executive search, shares his advice for recruiting leaders and conducting job searches during tough economic times.
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.
Selected Nonprofit Job Search Resources
In the course of our work, we often hear the question “What are some good resources for a nonprofit job search?” In response, we have compiled the following set of suggested resources, with a specific focus on individuals looking to transition from the for-profit sector into the nonprofit sector.
Social Networking Resources for Nonprofit Job Seekers
Links to websites, blogs, articles, and other resources to help nonprofit job seekers use social networking in their job search.
Talking About Compensation in Your Nonprofit Job Search
Discussing compensation during a job search is often tricky, particularly if you’re a for-profit executive trying to make a move to a nonprofit organization. An experienced search professional answers some of the most common questions she hears from bridgers about compensation and how to address it in the interview process.