The Riley Guide: Job Banks & Recruiters

Nonprofits, Foundations,
& Think Tanks

General Resources & Directories || Job Listing Sources for Nonprofits
Philanthropy / Fundraising || Public Policy (Think Tanks)

We also have listings for Social Services, Board Recruitment, and International Agencies & NGOs.

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 top of the page to start, or select the Advanced Search to enter more information. 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. Check out their job board, listed under Job Listing Sources for Nonprofits, below.

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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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.

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.

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.

Council on Philanthropy Jobsource

...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, but you can search by various criteria, although I would avoid specifying a state. They also list internships (InternSource) and volunteer opportunities (VolunteerSource), both of which can be accessed through the left menu.

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.

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.

Guidestar Classifieds

...free classified ads from nonprofit organizations who are Guidestar registered users. These listings include events, jobs, volunteer opportunities, products & services available, and requests for assistance. Nice list.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Career Network

...employment opportunities, compensation news and trends, career information for those interested in fund raising, and much more. Some areas of this site are only open to paying subscribers. Don't forget to check the links to online resources at the bottom of the page or you'll miss a list of links to many more good resources for nonprofit jobs.

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)

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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