INTRODUCTION   Welcome Job Seekers
This Book Is Written For . . . You
What’s Inside
Embarking on the Search

CHAPTER ONE   Understanding the Nonprofit Sector
What Is a Nonprofit Organization?
Why Do We Need the Nonprofit Sector?
The Size and Scope of the Nonprofit Sector
Organizational Culture in the Nonprofit Sector
Key Trends in the Nonprofit Sector
In a Nutshell . . .

CHAPTER TWO   Spotlight on Key Nonprofit Subsectors
Spotlight on Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Spotlight on Education
Spotlight on Environment and Animals
Spotlight on Health
Spotlight on Human Services
Spotlight on International and Foreign Affairs
Spotlight on Public or Societal Benefit
Spotlight on Religion-Related
Spotlight on Mutual/Membership Benefit
In a Nutshell . . .

CHAPTER THREE   Jobs in the Nonprofit Sector
Senior Management
Programs and Service Delivery
Administration, Human Resources, and Finance
Development and Fundraising
Communications
Consulting in the Nonprofit Sector
Sample Job Descriptions
In a Nutshell . . .

CHAPTER FOUR   Preparing for a Career in the Nonprofit Sector
Understanding Yourself
Exploring Different Career Possibilities
In a Nutshell . . .

CHAPTER FIVE   Landing a Great Job in the Nonprofit Sector
Sound Research
Effective Networking
Targeted Search Strategies
Persuasive Cover Letters
A Stellar Résumé
Deal-Closing Interviews
Appropriate Follow-up and Negotiation
In a Nutshell . . .

Closing Thoughts

Appendix:   Resources
Endnotes
Index
About American Humanics, Inc.
About the Author

Nonprofit professionals profiled in the book

Andrea Browne-Phillips, Research Associate, The Aspen Institute
Lisa Dardy McGee, National Parks & Forests Program Director, Wyoming Outdoor Council
Yvonne Forman, Executive Director, PAX (Program of Academic Exchange)
Byron Hatch, Associate Director of Membership Services, National Collegiate Athletic Association
Christopher Herrera, Director of Communications, Tides Foundation
Diane J. Johnson, PhD, Founder and President, Mmapeu Consulting
Erika Lindsay, Public Relations Associate, Seattle Art Museum
Marc Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League
Christopher Murray, LMSW, Project Coordinator and Counselor, The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
Carolyn Pizzuto, Vice President, Revenue Management, March of Dimes
Cathleen I. Price, Senior Attorney, Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama
Esteban Ramos, Associate Executive Director, Fresh Youth Initiatives
Jamie Roach, Manager of Major Grants, Harvesters
Brigette Rouson, Leader, Education Initiatives, Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Melissa Schulz, Volunteer Services Administrator, Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.
Wendy Terra, Clinical Social Worker III, The Children’s Village
Michael Watson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Girl Scouts of the USA
Sharon Williams, Teen Membership and Program Specialist, YMCA of the USA
Shash Yázhí, Spirit in Motion Director, Movement Strategy Center