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What Kind of Jobs are Available in the Non Profit Sector?

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Jessica Weaver

We have all heard of nonprofit careers and jobs, but what kinds of jobs are really available in the nonprofit sector? We often hear of social workers, pastors, and librarians but what about other careers that are available? Education Careers The education sector is chock full of career opportunities in the nonprofit world. Teachers can [...]

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How to Get Started with the Peace Corps

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Jessica Weaver

Joining the Peace Corps is a growing phenomenon in the United States and across the country. There is a long process involved when joining the Peace Corp, but in the end it will be well worth the lengthy process. 1. Start with the application process. The first step to getting started with the Peace Corps is actually going to [...]

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Great Resources For Finding Non Profit Jobs

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Jessica Weaver

Deciding on a Non Profit Career Making the decision to move into a nonprofit career is challenging. However, once that decision is made, the rest falls into place. A career choice with a nonprofit organization is one of the best career moves a person can make, if they love helping others and desire to have [...]

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How to Become a Librarian

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jessica Weaver

We all love our sweet little librarians from our local library branches. However, librarian careers are not just for sweet older ladies. There are young and old people alike seeking a nonprofit careers in the librarian field. Where to Start? First, you need to decide if this is the field you really want to pursue. [...]

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Part Two: The Cons of Pursuing a Nonprofit Career

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Jessica Weaver

In the last post we discussed the many positive aspects of working in a nonprofit sector. However, just like there are positives in most situations, there are also negatives. I just wanted to touch briefly on some issues that are looming in the nonprofit career world. 1. This is not a 9 to 5 job. [...]

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What are the Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Non-Profit Career? Part One

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jessica Weaver

Many of us are comfortable in our current careers. However, some people are in need of a change, and that perfect change may be to a nonprofit career. There is a lot of discussion about the positives and negatives of entering a nonprofit organization. So let’s set the record straight and discuss five positives of [...]

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Is the Non-Profit Industry Right for You?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Jessica Weaver

There are quite a few nonprofit careers out there but today I want to concentrate on a few. My best friend is a social worker and has spent a great amount of her career working for nonprofit agencies. She has specifically worked with refugees coming into Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her first job out of college [...]

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Financial Benefits of a Non-Profit Career

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Brendan Delaney

Benefits of Non Profit Careers Have you ever considered a non-profit career? If you’re like most people, the answer is no. The truth is that nonprofit careers are much more attractive than most individuals realize. What Exactly is a Non-profit Job? By and large most nonprofit jobs are exactly the same as their for-profit counterparts. [...]

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