America's Best Charities (ABC)ABC's member directory provides profiles and links to over 2,000 charitable organizations across the US.
American Society of Association ExecutivesASAE is dedicated to advancing the value of voluntary associations to society and supporting the professionalism of the individuals who lead them.
AmeriCorpsCommit up to one year of service from a variety of programs.
Chronicle of PhilanthropyThe Chronicle of Philanthropy is a bi-weekly trade journal with news and information on working in the nonprofit sector. The journal focuses on working in fundraising, foundations, and grants, and it also features people who work for non-profits in health, the arts, religion, and other fields.
Commongood CareersA search firm for professional positions in the nonprofit sector in Massachusetts and beyond. This site also includes a blog with news and articles about nonprofit careers.
Community Career CenterSearch hundreds of job postings in the nonprofit sector by a variety of criteria.
hireCultureA job board for careers in Massachusetts cultural organizations.
IdealistExcellent list of paid and unpaid non-profit internship opportunities.
Nonprofit Career Center NetworkSmall database of jobs in the nonprofit sector, searchable by location and full or part-time.
The Peace CorpsBy far the biggest American volunteer organization overseas, this is a popular choice for many. The Peace Corps provides full travel, living, medical and dental expenses while in-country as well as a settling-in allowance. Volunteers are also granted loan forgiveness for some types of loans. Requires a 27-month commitment.
PND Job CornerThe Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest posts weekly listings for jobs at U.S. foundations, charities, grantmaking programs, and nonprofit organizations. You can also sign up to receive "Job Corner Alert" by email.
Teach for AmericaCommit to two years teaching in an under-resourced urban or rural school.
IdealistExcellent list of paid and unpaid non-profit internship opportunities.
New England Museum AssociationProfessional organization that requires membership to access most resources, but students and job hunters can join at a reduced rate, to have access to job listings.
American Society of Association ExecutivesASAE is dedicated to advancing the value of voluntary associations to society and supporting the professionalism of the individuals who lead them.
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)Represents 26,000 members in 172 chapters throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs.
Boston.com Nonprofit Networking EventsBoston.com's listings of local nonprofit networking events. Provides information on time and location, as well as whether a ticket is needed to attend the event.
Boston Young Nonprofit Professionals NetworkThis nonprofit networking association focuses on "attracting talented young people to the sector, supporting nonprofit professionals in their work, and providing professional development opportunities for current and emerging leaders in the field."
Philanthropy MassachusettsRegularly updated job board for Massachusetts area nonprofits. Good place to look for development work.
Idealist - Graduate ProgramsIdealist.org, a resource website for nonprofit professionals, includes a list of graduate programs related to nonprofit careers.
IdealistCareers.orgA wealth of information for and about nonprofit organizations, including details about the organization, management, regulation, and development of nonprofits.
GuideStarA national database containing thousands of nonprofit organizations.
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