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Social Media Resources for Nonprofit Job Seekers

The following list includes websites, blogs, articles, and books that can help nonprofit job seekers use social networking effectively in their job searches. 

Websites/blogs

Beth’s Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media 
The blog of nonprofit new media consultant Beth Kanter 

Don’t Get Caught
The nonprofit blog of communications consultant Denise Graveline 

Getting Attention
The blog of nonprofit marketing consultant Nancy Schwartz 

NPTECH Jobs
Nonprofit technology jobs through Twitter 

The Communications Network Blog
For philanthropies/foundations and their communicators 

The Nonprofits on Facebook page
A page on Facebook listing all nonprofits that have created Facebook pages 

Books

I’m on LinkedIn, Now What? by Jason Alba 

Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success by Dan Schawbel 

Articles

“7 Secrets to Getting Your Next Job Using Social Media” by Dan Schwabel, Mashable.com 

“Don’t Search for Jobs; Search for People!” by Meg Busse/Idealist.org 

“How to: Find a Job on Twitter” by Sarah Evans, Mashable.com 

“How to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn” by Brian Wallace, Mashable.com 

“Leveraging Social Media in a Nonprofit Job Search: Q&A with Beth Kanter, Author of Beth’s Blog" by Bridgestar and Beth Kanter 

“Professional Social Networks That Take on LinkedIn” by Don Reisinger, CNET.com 

“Search Me” by Scott Westcott, Philanthropy.com 

“To Blog or Not to Blog: How Blogging and Social Networking Can Impact Your Job Search” by Alison Doyle, About.com 

“Twitter, Facebook, Digg: Can You Join too Many Networks?“ by Dan Schwabel, Mashable.com 

Social Networking Resources for Nonprofit Job Seekers

Of Interest

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.

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. 

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.

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.