Where to go to find a job—stat. Bridgestar is named best nonprofit online job board.
U.S.News & World Report reports that many are using their retirement years to pursue a purpose, a passion, or a dream.
You're thinking about leaving the for-profit world and entering the not-for-profit arena. That's a great idea. Business skills are both needed and valued by the nonprofit sector. Before you make this particular leap, however, remember: Functional expertise and cultural "fit" with a target organization are the make-or-breaks in such a transition. Succeed at one but fail at the other, and your move isn't likely to stick.
Has a portfolio swoon put a crimp in your comfortable lifestyle? Maybe it's time to get a job. Try these techniques to help you land one that works for you.
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Written by Larry Slesinger, this book is a concise and practical guide to finding a nonprofit job, with sections on organizing and focusing your search, creating compelling resumes and cover letters, succeeding in interviews, and more.
Written by Herminia Ibarra this book is aimed at mid-career professionals who have invested much in careers that may no longer fully satisfy, Ibarra's book challenges the traditional belief that a meticulous assessment of one's skills and interests will automatically lead one to discover the right job. In reality, she argues, "doing comes first, knowing second."
Written by Marc Freedman, this site discusses how Baby Boomers are inventing a new stage of work. As their numbers swell, they are transforming work itself—and creating a society that works better for everyone.
Written by Laura Gassner Otting, this is a guide to transitioning to the nonprofit sector with information on how to determine your fit in the sector as well as how to seamlessly make the transition.