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Various helpful guides listed alphabetically by title.
Careers in Fundraising. Lilya Wagner. New York: Wiley, 2003. 332pp.
Careers in Fundraising takes the reader, step-by-step, down the various paths a fundraising professional may choose and illustrates some of the obstacles he or she may encounter on the way. Working under six major sections, Wagner then breaks each section down even further, so that the reader can skip to the chapter that has the greatest personal relevance. Topics range from "Understanding the Nonprofit Sector and the Working Environment" to "Preparing for a Career in Fundraising" to "Maintaining Excellence and Equilibrium." There are insights that are useful for all levels of professionals, including advice on how to find the right job, and how to handle challenges if you find your job is not the perfect fit.
Change Your Career: Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector. Laura Gassner Otting. New York: Kaplan, 2007. 270pp.
An overview of the various professions in the nonprofit sector.
The Complete Guide to Careers in Fundraising. Margaret M. Holman, Jeanne Sigler. Dubuque, Iowa : Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co., 1998. 88pp.
Concise guide to the various types of fundraising careers and skills they require.
From Making a Profit to Making a Difference: How to Launch Your New Career in Nonprofits. Richard M. King. River Forest, Ill.: Planning/Communications, 2000. 178pp. Many of the same skills that lead to success in the business field are also critical in the nonprofit arena, such as flexibility, resourcefulness, and leadership ability. Includes a directory of recruiters, fund-raising and consulting firms, and professional philanthropic associations.
The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector. Stephanie Lowell. Boston, Mass.: Harvard Business SchoolPub., in association with the Harvard Business School Enterprise Club and the Initiative on Social Enterprise, 2000. 109pp.
Explains the structure of the nonprofit field, its potential for jobseekers, and provides chapters on specific subsectors such as arts and culture education, foundations, health care, social services, community development, corporate community relations, etc.
Jobs and Careers with Nonprofit Organizations: Profitable Opportunities With Nonprofits. Ronald L. Krannich, Caryl Rae Krannich. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 1999. 2nd edition, 259pp.
Provides an overview of the nonprofit sector, general job-hunting advice, and brief information on hundreds of domestic and international nonprofit organizations.
NonProfits' and Education Job Finder, 1997-2000. Daniel Lauber. River Forest, Ill.: Planning/Communications; Lanham, MD: Distributed to the trade by National Book Network, 1997. 340pp.
Lists more than 2,000 sources of job opportunities in education, social services, environment, religion, research, fundraising, and other nonprofit fields.
The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference. Shelly Cryer. St. Paul, MN: Fieldstone Alliance, 2008. 284pp.
Explores rewarding career opportunities in the nonprofit sector. |
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