Non-Profit

Career Field Research

  • Guidestar – Conduct research on over 850,000 non-profit organizations.
  • The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Read about current news in the non-profit sector, search jobs and research companies.
  • Idealist Career Guide – Provides information by career fields, opportunities available in selected fields, compensation, what to expect, future for the field and where to find more information. 

Internships and Summer Opportunities

Full-Time Jobs and Internships

  • Idealist – Database of 20,000 nonprofits in 150 countries, providing information on specific nonprofits, job openings and internships, also provides resources for career fields.
  • Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers – This book is available in a PDF free to emerging professionals pursuing their first position in the nonprofit sector. It includes many resources and helpful tips to get the most out of your nonprofit career search.
  • Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) – YNPN provides support and resources for young professionals who work in (or are interested in working in) the nonprofit sector. YNPN has many chapters across the country, including YNPN Boston, which distribute information about job postings, networking events and professional development opportunities through their member listservs.
  • Orion Grassroots Network – Connecting students and professionals with cutting-edge environmental and social change work, the Internship & Career Service advertises internships, jobs, apprenticeships, and Americorps opportunities available with members of the Orion Grassroots Network.
  • Common Good Careers – Founded by nonprofit professionals, this resource offers personalized, engaged services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge about careers in the social sector.
  • Opportunity Knocks – Source of non-profit jobs and career opportunities, search by state, department, interest and distance.
  • Non-Profit Career Network – A collection of non-profit jobs across the US sort able by state.
  • Non-Profit Oyster – A user friendly job search resource dedicated to the non-profit sector.
  • National Assembly of Health and Human Service Organizations – Listings of internships and jobs at non-profit companies around the US.
  • NPO.net – A nonprofit job board.

Year in Service