LibGuides: Nonprofit Leadership Studies: Professional Development

Job Search

Action Without Borders
The website provides a collection of resources on diverse topics, including local and global volunteering, nonprofit careers, nonprofit management, and graduate school.
VolunteerMatch
The organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement.
The Bridgespan Group
The Bridgespan Group is a nonprofit advisor and resource for mission-driven organizations and philanthropists. The website provides a searchable job database, as well as valuable resources for professional development.
Common Good Careers
This is a nonprofit search firm to support hiring needs at every stage of organizational growth - in all functional areas and at all levels of seniority.

Professional Development and Networking Resources

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
The YNPN aims to engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities designed for young people involved in the nonprofit community.
Independent Sector's NGen: Moving Nonprofit Leaders From Next to Now
The program builds the capacity of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders age 40 and under to have significant impact on society's toughest challenges.
Net Impact
Net Impact is a leading nonprofit that empowers a new generation to use their careers to drive transformational change in the workplace and the world.
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP)
EPIP is a national network of foundation professionals and social entrepreneurs who strive for excellence in the practice of philanthropy. It aims to develop emerging leaders committed to building a just, equitable, and sustainable society.

Find a Professional Organization

Find a Professional Organization

Many professional associations have employment or career sections on their website.
Try an internet search for the terms “association” or “organization” along with the name of the field (i.e. nursing association)
Don’t forget local/regional associations. There are often state associations in many fields. Add the state name to the search.

Jobs: Once you find an association’s website, look for a jobs or employment section. Many associations have job postings. Look for a “search this site” link and search for the words “jobs” or “employment.”

Membership/Networking: Most professional associations offer a discount membership for students. Don’t forget to look for association events, which can be great opportunities for networking.