General
Career Resources
There are numerous general resources for students interested in
pursuing summer internships or careers in social entrepreneurship.
If you would like to recommend any other resources for inclusion
in this list, please send information to CASE.
(* denotes particularly relevant for MBAs)
Publications
* The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit
Sector
This guide is a great resource for MBAs and alumni interested in
entering the nonprofit sector. It provides an overview of social
enterprise and the nonprofit sector, discusses the nonprofit career
continuum and the job search process, and provides subsector overviews
and an extensive list of resources. Scattered throughout are profiles
of Harvard MBAs pursuing a wide range of nonprofit careers at various
stages in their lives. Copies can be purchased from HBS
Publishing, are available in the reference section in the library,
or can be checked out from CASE.
From Making a Profit to Making a
Difference-How to Launch Your New Career in Nonprofits, Richard
M. King
A step-by-step guide through the tricky transition from the profit-oriented
world of business to a highly rewarding career in nonprofits so
you don't crash and burn. Includes: how to write an effective resume
and cover letter, how nonprofit leaders think and hire, what "strategic
volunteerism" is and how to leverage it into a key job, and
why you shouldn't waste your time trying to get your first job in
nonprofits with a foundation. Copies can be purchased from Amazon
or can be checked out from CASE.
Internet Resources
Access
A comprehensive national resource for employment, internships,
and career development for nonprofit organizations.
*Business
for Social Responsibility
Global nonprofit organization that helps member companies
achieve commercial success in ways that respect ethical values,
people, communities and the environment. It also has job postings.
CharityChannel
This online community of nonprofit professionals has developed
“Career Search Online,” a good resource for job seekers
in the sector.
The
Chronicle of Philanthropy
This newspaper of the nonprofit world houses “Philanthropy
Careers” with job postings and news and advice on careers.
Council
on Foundations
A nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations
and corporations.
Foundation
Center
Foundation Center supports and improves institutional philanthropy
by promoting public understanding of the field and helping grantseekers
succeed. This link will take you to its ‘job corner.’
Idealist
A part of Actions Without Borders, this organization’s common
desire is to find practical solutions to social and environmental
problems. It also has a large career center.
Interaction
American Council for Voluntary International Action has many international
job listings.
*
Net Impact
A network of emerging business leaders (primarily MBAs) committed
to using the power of business to create a better world. Join
Net Impact to access career resources and job listings.
Nonprofit
Career Network
A one-stop resource center for nonprofits, individuals seeking
job opportunities in the nonprofit sector and people who want
to volunteer.
OpportunityKnocks.org
A comprehensive online resource for nonprofit jobs and career
opportunities.
SustainableBusiness.com
Online resource for environmental jobs and environmentally
responsible employers.
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