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"An exceptionally clear and engaging tour of the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Career Guide explains the types of jobs available, how to prepare for them, and how to land the job you want. Interviews featuring nonprofit staff and leaders add the touch of reality that makes this book such a valuable tool."
— Russell A. Cargo, PhD, Director, Nonprofit and Civil Society Program, Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance
"I highly recommend Shelly Cryer's book to any student or young grad who wants to make a difference in the world. If you're looking for resources, insight, or advice, you can find everything you need in The Nonprofit Career Guide."
— Sheila J. Curran, Executive Director, Duke University Career Center, and coauthor of Smart Moves for Liberal Arts Grads: Finding a Path to Your Perfect Career
"This book is a gem and an absolutely essential resource for anyone considering a career in the not-for-profit sector! It offers keen insights into the community and the myriad of exciting and interesting career opportunities to be found. Anyone interested in challenging work, professional growth, and making a difference will be even more inspired after consulting this guide."
— Carole Dickert-Scherr, Vice President, Human Resources, PBS
"The candid advice from Shelly Cryer and other experts make this book an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to land a job that makes a difference."
— Kimberly Hendler, Executive Director, Princeton Project 55, and Young Nonprofit Professionals Network National Board Member
"What a tremendous resource a must read for new students! The Nonprofit Career Guide is a thoughtful and insightful journey into the exciting and personally rewarding career opportunities in the nonprofit sector."
— William L. Pollard, PhD, Vice President, National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC)
"Finding a job in the nonprofit sector just got easier. This book is a comprehensive tool for anyone seeking a job in the nonprofit sector and for those of us who advise others on how to obtain one. It has important information about key trends, an overview of the subsectors and job opportunities of the sector, and a summary of research that will dispel the myths about these jobs. It is a must for any career counselor or life coach's office."
— Terri Barreiro, Director, Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship, Saint Johns University and the College of Saint
Benedict in central Minnesota
"The Nonprofit Career Guide details all the decisions and steps to finding the right job with the right organization. It provides practical advice and offers a pathway for making a career of making a difference."
— Bill Bentley, President & CEO, Voices for Americas Children
"Whether you are 22 or 62, if you are looking for work in a nonprofit, this book is a useful tool. Shelly Cryer not only gives you a step-by-step guide to matching your skills with the nonprofit of your dreams, but along the way she is a terrific salesperson for the value and meaning of working in the nonprofit sector. I'll recommend this book to all my students."
— Peter Brinckerhoff, nonprofit consultant and author of Generations
"What a useful overview of career opportunities in the nonprofit sector and of the sector itself !"
— Irv Katz, President & CEO, National Human Services Assembly
"Thanks to Shelly Cryer, we have the perfect road map for the future leaders of the nonprofit sector, who will benefit from the map and the quality counsel she offers."
— Robert F. Long, Director, Greater Battle Creek Programming and Senior Program Officer, W. K. Kellogg Foundation
"This book is the most comprehensive piece yet on the nonprofit sector. It is a must for the neophyte job seeker to the most experienced nonprofit professional."
— John D. Welty, President, California State University, Fresno
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