How to Break Into the Nonprofit Sector
Idealist can help you land your first social-impact role (without starting at square one). Explore our resources and job opportunities for aligning your personal values with a professional career.
Handy Tools for Your Job Search
Social-Impact Resume Template
Use our Resume Roadmap to discover tips and resources for customizing your resume.
Designing Your Dream Career Course
Plan out steps for landing your dream career with our free email course.
Nonprofit Cover Letter Guide
Learn how to personalize your cover letter for every kind of nonprofit job.
Getting started in the sector
Before applying for a nonprofit job, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the terms, lingo, and types of organizations that are common in our sector. Here are some resources to help you get started:
How much money can you earn in a nonprofit job?
Explore nonprofit salaries, make informed decisions about your career, and learn how to negotiate salary before accepting a job:
Which nonprofit job should you pursue?
The social-impact sector offers a wide range of opportunities to grow useful skills, advance your career, and make a positive impact in the world. But with so many possibilities to consider, how can you know which nonprofit job is right for you?
Highlight your transferable skills
Once you’ve determined which nonprofit career path may work for you, learn how to seamlessly transition into the social-impact sector:
Considering graduate school?
Depending on your unique goals and interests, grad school could be the perfect way to advance your career: