Resources for the Non-profit job hunt.

I’ve updated this post with many more resources on 10/10/08. Please click here to be taken to the new post.

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As I’m currently in the market for a new job, and I’m trying to move into the social change sphere, I’m pulling together lots of resources to find job postings at a variety of employers in that space. I wanted to share the list I’m putting together for my own use.  From what I’ve seen foundation jobs TEND to pay better than your every day 501c3, but that’s not always the case.

The Regional Association of Grantmakers also offers a list of their members.  By accessing the local grantmaker groups, you have easy access to local job openings and a list of foundations to pursue for cold contacts. Note: There are a number of Private Recruiters for the non-profit space.   Since I’m not yet at executive director end of my career,  I’m not actively seeking out those recruiters to post here. That said, here are 2 firms I keep running across.

I consider this list organic; thus, I’ll be back to add on to it as I come across new resources. If there’s one you recommend, please post it in the comments, and I’ll be sure to add it to the list.

UPDATE 8/6/08: If you live in the Los Angeles, the talent agency UTA has a non-profit foundation that puts out a non-profit jobs list twice a month. You can subscribe to the list by e-mailing UTAFoundation AT unitedtalent DOT com.  Though they don’t abuse your e-mail address, you will occasionally receive promotional e-mail for events being sponsored by the UTA Foundation.

Another Los Angeles resource for non profit work, particularly if you’re looking for work in development is an informal mailing list run by Daniel Rothblatt of the Jewish Community Foundation.  He forwards openings he receives throughout the day to his private list.  You can ask to be included on that list by e-mailing DRothblatt AT jewishfoundationla DOT org.

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11 Responses to “Resources for the Non-profit job hunt.”

  1. Dana Says:
    July 29, 2008 at 10:37 am | Reply

    Hey, thanks for the mention of Commongood Careers. Just a note: Commongood Careers works with nonprofits and social entrepreneurs to fill positions at all levels, from entry-level to senior management. You can find our full list of current searches at: http://cgcareers.org/findajob/viewjobs

  2. Milena Thomas Says:
    July 30, 2008 at 8:50 am | Reply

    Have you come across idealist.org?

  3. zak Says:
    July 30, 2008 at 9:53 am | Reply

    Milena, It’s already up there between the Regional Association of Grantmakers and Grant Makers without borders. I need go back and alphabetiize. The url is the RAG is the giving forum so I put it ahead of idealist

    thanks for the suggestion though.

  4. Milena Thomas Says:
    July 30, 2008 at 10:25 am | Reply

    Oh geez. I must be blind. I also thought it was Ideal(ist). Whatev! Either way, it’s a great site, huh?

  5. zak Says:
    July 30, 2008 at 10:29 am | Reply

    I think it’s a better site for volunteering options — the jobs that get posted here don’t seem to pay as well.
    But that observation may depend on geography — so I’m only able to comment on Southern California.

    I went back and changed it to idealist– I saw it posted the other way and kind of liked the alternate presentation, but on the site it’s all lowercase.
    And I re-alphabetized.

  6. zak Says:
    August 3, 2008 at 5:25 pm | Reply

    Hi Dana,
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. Commongood looks like a great nonprofit staffing firm. . . I’m just waiting for the firm to post something I’m qualified to apply for!

  7. Non Profit Job Search | TheJobBored Says:
    August 6, 2008 at 11:49 am | Reply

    [...] the blog, SchizoFrenetic, I found a great list of online resources for a non-profit job search. The author says she’s going to be updating [...]

  8. Vanessa Says:
    August 31, 2008 at 7:59 pm | Reply

    I should have bookmarked this the first time I read it. Now I won’t make that mistake again. How is the job search going?

  9. Revised Resources for the Non-profit job hunt « SchizoFrenetic Says:
    October 10, 2008 at 11:27 pm | Reply

    [...] Resources for the Non-profit job hunt Back in July I shared the first version of my nonprofit job resources.  Since I’m come across a number of additional places to find job openings, I’m [...]

  10. maxene johnston Says:
    January 8, 2009 at 1:28 pm | Reply

    Johnston and Company would appreciate being added to your list of “talent agencies” (recruiters) and resourses. Our signature work is helping nonprofit organizations find the talent and tactics to succeed.

    Any questions….bring them on!

    Maxene

  11. zak Says:
    January 8, 2009 at 1:36 pm | Reply

    Maxene,
    Where on your site can job hunters find information about searches you are currently completing? It seems as though your website is geared almost entirely towards your clients, not future employees of those clients that you hope to find.

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