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March 2010

General Resources & Directories || Salary / Compensation Guides
Executive Search Firms || Job Listing Sources for Nonprofits
Philanthropy / Fundraising || Public Policy (Think Tanks)

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General Resources & Directories

Foundations.org

...an electronic directory of foundations and other charitable services

Guidestar

...a searchable directory of information on charitable organizations, provided by Philanthropic Research Inc. of Virginia. Enter a keyword in the "QuickSearch" at the bottom of the page to start, or select the Advanced Search to enter more information. You will get back a short list of organizations that match your search terms, but you must be a member to review the full reports. Basic registration is free; more advanced services and products will be charged a fee. They have reports on over 700,000 organizations, including information from the Form 990 filed with the IRS, links to websites, and information provided by the nonprofits themselves.

Global Impact

...A coalition of the US's leading international relief and development organizations. Browse by type of agency or regional location or read a list of all members. Nice feature is each profile includes the organization's overhead, so you know how much of your money goes into the field.

Idealist.org, Action without Borders

...huges list of nonprofit organizations online. Search by name or browse by location worldwide. Check out their job board, listed under Job Listing Sources for Nonprofits, below.

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Salary / Compensation Guides

Charity Navigator's Annual CEO Compensation Study

This is a good overview of CEO pay in the nonprofit sector but also offers advice to contributors on how to judge a nonprofit by how it treats its CEO. (Mega-benefits are not good.)

Bluewater Nonprofit Solutions

...provides compensation and benefits reports along with other customized surveys for nonprofit groups. Individuals who register for their free Email Newsletter & Nonprofit Resources have the opportunity to download free compensation report Nonprofit Jobs That Pay $50,000 or More.

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Executive Search Firms

Boulware & Associates

...executive search firm based in Chicago. They have a nice list of searches for nonprofits at any time, but they also handle searches for public and private institutions. Profiles for many of their searches can be reviewed online, and you can easily submit your qualifications for any.

Commongood Careers

...established by a group of nonprofit professionals who wanted to create a better way for nonprofits to find the talent they need (and for talented professionals to find a role in the nonprofit world), this retained search firm offers affordable search services for nonprofits of all sizes and budgets. They work to source and place personnel at every level, from support staff through senior managers, and in every functional area (e.g. development, finance, management). Job seekers can review their current list of searches, and you are welcome to submit an application for each listing that interests you. (Yes, if you see 3 positions for which you are perfect, you need to submit 3 applications.) Don't see anything right now? You may submit an application to their General Talent Pool for future consideration. Commongood Careers is located in Boston but recruits for clients all over the US. Check out this marvelous article on their site titled Meeting the Nonprofit: Ten Interviewing Tips.

DRG: Development Resource Group

"Executive Search Consultants for the Nonprofit sector." Established in 1987, DRG "is committed to recruiting nonprofit executives who possess the experience and leadership qualities necessary to help nonprofit organizations manage change." Qualified candidates can review their list of current searches and submit a resume for consideration along with a cover letter outlining your own interests and needs, such as what types of organizations and positions interest you most and if you may have relocation issues.

ExecSearches.com

...executive and senior management positions in nonprofit, public sector and socially conscious organizations. Other search firms and 3rd party recruiters from around the world also post here. Check the list of industries covered.

Koya Consulting

...based in Newburyport, MA, Koya Consulting is a retained search firm focused on the nonprofit sector. They work nationally (and internationally) to find the best candidates for their clients. Qualified candidates can visit their website to review current searches and submit a resume for consideration or just contact the firm for more information.

The Moran Company

"The Moran Company specializes in recruiting executive directors and senior-level fundraisers for nonprofits. In fact, these are the only kind of searches we do." You can review a list of recently completed searches as well as a few current searches. Nonprofit and fundraising professionals will appreciate the library of articles and documents under the "Free Resources" tag in the left column. They are happy to receive to receive resumes from qualified candidates at any time, but they will only contact you if you meet the specifications for a contracted search they are handling.

Non-Profit Personnel Network

...based in Southfield, MI, this retained executive search firm specializes in working with nonprofit organizations and institutions across the US, helping them to fill mid- to exeutive-level positions with the right people. You can review some of their current searches online and submit a resume for consideration via their website. While many of their searches are in Michigan, they are not limited to this area.

Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group

...an executive search firm for nonprofit organizations. "We work worldwide with mission-driven client organizations in the nonprofit, academic, and public sectors, as well as with the job seekers who serve them. For organizations, we offer executive search and leadership transition services. For candidates, we provide leadership development, job search strategy creation, and resume/cover letter assistance." Job seekers can examine their portfolio of clients, review a short list of current searches and, if qualified, submit a resume for consideration. You are also welcome review services they might contract from the NPAG (including resume and interview preparation as well as outplacement services), read their free Helpful Advice section, sign up for their free e-newsletters, and contact them with any questions.

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Job Listing Sources for Nonprofits

asi.careerHQ.org, the ASAE Career Headquarters

... the American Society of Association Executives allows you to search their job database, post a resume, check on careers in associations, or request a critique of your resume for a fee. Job seekers will also want to check out the ASAE's great resources under Directories and Networking Opportunities to get a career started right.

Center for an Urban Future

"The Center for an Urban Future is a public policy organization dedicated to improving the overall health of New York City and serving its long-term interests by targeting problems facing low-income and working-class neighborhoods in all five boroughs." You can read their many reports about issues in the city, but job seekers will also want to look at the wonderful Jobs & Classified area they host with numerous jobs in "New York's vibrant public service, nonprofit, social services, government, academic, organizing and arts sectors." Learn about the issues then find your place in the effort to make a difference!

Charity Channel

...discussion forums, book reviews, and a very nice job lead bank for nonprofits in the US. That job lead bank carries postings from executive recruiters as well as direct hires.

Community Career Center

...nonprofit jobs all over the US and ranking from support staff to chief toxicologist to executive directors.

NonProfit Connect: Careers (was The Council on Philanthropy)

...employment opportunities in nonprofit, educational, and government agencies located in the Midwest. At the time of review, this database was filled with good opportunities in numerous agencies and organizations in Kansas, Missouri, and other Midwest states. Nice note: the council reviews all listings and will reject any which do not meet their posting guidelines. The database sorts from newest to oldest. They also list internships under the In College tab.

Deep Sweep

...job board for positions in nonprofit organizations. Very nice selection of jobs. It is easy to search and to apply for positions found here, and the jobs seem very good. Jobs are divided into 6 section covering everything from Support Services to Education to Fundraising, but you can also search "All sections" or use keywords to find what you want. Nice feature -- find one job you like, and you can easily scan all other jobs in the same section or posted by the same employer. Free registration is not required to use this site, but if you do register your resume you can also set up a free job tracking and email alert service.

Idealist from Action without Borders

...index of nonprofits from all over the world. They also host a career center that includes listings of nonprofit internships and consulting opportunities

JobLink from The Independent Sector

...Independent Sector is a national leadership forum, working to encourage philanthropy, volunteering, not-for-profit initiative and citizen action that help better serve people and communities. The JobLink lists jobs at member organizations across the country. All posting are active for 60 days; organizations may delete them earlier if a position is filled.

Institute for Global Communications

.. a meta website for close to 400 member non profit organizations. Their link for job/volunteer opportunities takes you to the Idealist site listed above.

Nonprofit Career Network

... dedicated to the nonprofit sector of today's business and economic world. Their web site is a good source of information on nonprofit organizations and job and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit sector. Job postings remain online until the employer notified NCN that the position has been filled.

NonProfit Times

.. an online version of the monthly newspaper for the nonprofit industry with selected articles and the classified ads from the print edition. You will also find several special resources here, such as their Salary Survey and the NPT Power and Influence Top 50, a list of the real movers and shakers for the past year. Job seekers will want to review the NPT Jobs, accessible through the link at the bottom of the page.

OpportunityKnocks.org

...operating online since 1998, this is a leading source of nonprofit job listings for administrative, staff and professional positions. Founded by The Management Center (San Francisco, CA), this site is now operated by the Georgia Center for Nonprofits.

ProAssociationCareers.org

...job opportunities in professional associations and societies. While the bulk of the listings are provided by SimplyHired, this site also accepts (and gets) direct listings to its database which are then exported out to SimplyHired. You can browse by state or search by a combination of keyword, location, and distance from your current home. They've also already tagged a few Special Searches for popular locations and job categories so you don't need to repeat the basics.

WorkInNonProfits.ca

...supporting "Canada's non-profit sector by connecting non-profits across the country with job seekers as well as suppliers of services and products." You can easily search the job listings, and filling out a free registration allows you to create an email alert service. No resume database.

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Philanthropy / Fundraising / Grantmaking

APRA Job Quest, the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement

APRA is an international organization for fundraisers (also called advancement researchers or prospect researchers) who specialize in research and information management. All visitors can view the job listings, and current professionals will appreciate the many resources provided by the association.

Chronicle of Philanthropy Jobs

...employment opportunities, compensation news and trends, career information for those interested in fund raising, and much more.

The Foundation Center

....numerous tools and resources are available here to assist you with targeting potential employers as well as review employment opportunities from the Philanthropy News Digest

Philanthropy Journal

...long established journal covering news and information in philanthropy and fundraising with a little extra attention given to North Carolina, home of the publisher. Users will appreciate the news, announcements, links to additional resources, and job listings.

PNN Online: Philanthropy News Network

...all you could want to know about philanthropy. They also host a database of jobs in this field.

Yahoo's List of Grant-Making Foundations

...extensive list with links to several foundations

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Public Policy (Think Tanks)

Foreign Policy Association Job Board

...internships, full-time and contract jobs, and volunteer opportunities with nonprofits, NGOs, and think tanks with positions in the US and abroad. If you would like to be notified of new job and internship postings, be sure to sign up for their free weekly Global Jobs Newsletter. The Foreign Policy Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring the American public to learn more about the world.

NIRA World Directory of Think Tanks (2005)

The National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA) is a policy research organization established to conduct research from an independent standpoint and contribute to the resolution of various complex issues facing contemporary society. Research topics reflect the trends of the times and span a wide range, including politics, economics, international issues, social issues, technology, and local government systems. They provide this no-frills page with links to Think Tanks and Other Policy Research Resources worldwide plus the last two editions of their World Directory of Think Tanks.

Brookings Institute

...America's oldest policy think tank. This site contains information about the institution and its work.

Education Sector

..."an independent education policy think tank devoted to developing innovative solutions to the nation’s most pressing educational problems." Besides offering jobs they have internships in marketing communications as well as policy. You can review many of their reports online, including an interesting study on how to improve collegiate rankings.

The Heritage Foundation

... "a research and educational institute - a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense." The foundation sponsors a free Job Bank for conservative job seekers and prospective employers, with a convenient online application form.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

... "an international organization of 183 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment." Jobs with the IMF include positions for experienced economists, specialized professional area, research assistants, and other support-level areas. Although some programs like the Summer Intern Program have fixed annual recruitment cycles, the IMF accepts inquiries and applications at any time of the year. You can learn more about current openings through the "Vacancies at the IMF" link on their front page.

RAND

...includes their employment opportunities in all areas, updated monthly. Check the "Reaching RAND" section.

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