The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference

by Shelly Cryer

FINALIST 2008 Book of the Year Awards, Career Category, ForeWord Magazine A must read for anyone hoping to launch a nonprofit career! Nonprofits need talented, creative people with all types of skills and experiences. The Nonprofit Career Guide will help you find the best opportunity for you and your interests. This hands-on guide is filled with practical advice from real people working at all levels of diverse nonprofits. In detailed profiles, you'll find out what their work is like, the career paths they followed, and what they look for when hiring new staff. Besides getting a sense of the scope and range of work opportunities, you'll find the most up-to-date information on how to: Prepare for a nonprofit career; Conduct targeted job searches and network effectively; Handle interviews with aplomb; Write persuasive cover letters and stellar resumes; Negotiate a competitive compensation package. With The Nonprofit Career Guide, you'll get the competitive edge you need to land a great first job and build a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector. Published by Fieldstone Alliance in collaboration with American Humanics.

300 pages, Paperback

First published April 20, 2008

Reviews

[Hannah Spadafora · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you know you want a career which makes a difference, and know you want it to be based in the non-profit world, yet are totally lost as to what kind of positions and organizations are out there, as well as how to go about getting these opportunities, fear not. This book is a great and thorough introduction into what to do to get your foot in the door. I definitely would recommend reading this during college rather than after graduation--I wish I had!

[Jacquelyn Fusco · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good primer on the sector and some good sources and info to orient you, but ultimately it's such a broad sector and most of the job positions cover so much because they tend to have small staffs. They all also seem to require a lot of experience, only some of which you can get through an internship. I recommend learning stuff about fundraising, even if it doesn't sound fun. Learn Raiser's Edge or something.

[Sophia · Rating 1 out of 5]

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