What is a Social Entrepreneur?
What is a Social Entrepreneur? A social entrepreneur is really important to society. A social entrepreneur has many talents and is not afraid to use them. They seek out goals and do not stop until they are done. Some of those goals may be to deal with society’s most pressing social issues, or try to change something [...]
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What Kind of Jobs are Available in the Non Profit Sector?
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
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
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
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
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
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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Have You Ever Considered Social Work?
Each one of us has a special talent that we will use later in life for our career. Have you ever considered using your special talent for social work? This is the perfect career for someone wanting to devote their time to people and change the way others see the world. The best part of [...]
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Is the Non-Profit Industry Right for You?
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
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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Non-Profit News
- Non-profit groups can win big as construction firm borrows from ArtPrize for ... - MLive.com
- UCLA student integrates art therapy into non-profit organization that help ... - Daily Bruin
- Shore firm offers $20K grant in contest - Delmarva Daily Times
- National scam hits ABQ non-profit - KRQE
- Monmouth Park Charity Fund to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell - MarketWatch (press release)