Getting a Job in Nonprofit Leadership—What Nonprofits Need to See

Living and working as a nonprofit staffing director in Washington DC—Kimmi Cantrell works directly with some of the sector’s leading nonprofits and associations. She’s placed rising Nonprofit Leaders with 501(c)(3)’s like the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Bat Conservation International, Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, and Prison Fellowship International. 1. No one is 100% ready

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19 Career Benefits: How Nonprofit Temping Can Lead to a Dream Job

To temp or not to temp?  That is the question… Believe it or not, temporary staffing opportunities are stocked with employee advantages.  And whether you’re seeking a nonprofit career change, or re-entering the workforce after some time away: you may discover that a few of these 19 temporary staffing benefits can bring you closer to

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What Nonprofits Want to See When Hiring a New Development Director

Living and working as a nonprofit staffing recruiter in Washington DC—Adele Borbee works directly with some of the sector’s leading nonprofits. Serving causes such as direct social services, healthcare advocacy and housing: she’s placed top Development Directors​ with 501(c)(3)’s like Catholic Charities, Martha’s Table, and Penny Appeal USA. 1. Why is Development Director one of

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The Loxo Advantage: Nonprofits benefit from new Careers In Nonprofits partnership

WASHINGTON, DC – February 10th, 2021: Careers In Nonprofits has officially partnered with the all-new Loxo: the #1 Talent Intelligence Platform and global leader in Artificial Intelligence Recruitment Automation Software. Today, nonprofit organizations across the sector are benefitting from a new recruiting tool that has found a home at Careers In Nonprofits. Leveraging world-class recruiting technology For

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33 Enlightening Career Quotes to Inspire Your Nonprofit Job Search

If you were to throw a dozen or so of the most successful professionals in a room and ask them what matters more in regards to achieving your goals –– one’s ability to work hard, or one’s ability to stay inspired –– there’s a fair chance a disagreement would break out. This is hands down

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7 Tips to Successfully Start a Career in Nonprofits

Changing your 9 to 5 with dreams of starting a career in nonprofits is a life-altering decision. But if your heart and values align—making the decision to leave the corporate world brings some beautiful benefits. Whether it’s experiencing work that empowers you within, or making meaningful impact for individuals in need—supporting a cause you feel

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5 Reasons Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Staffing Agency in 2021

Is your nonprofit hiring without a staffing agency in 2021? We understand why you might be reluctant to do so. “I’m unfamiliar with how they work”, “they’re too expensive”, “I’ve always hired internally”, or the infamous “we’re not ready for the commitment”. But the reality is, shrinking support staffs coupled by daunting development demands, have nonprofits rethinking their

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Nonprofit Newswire: State of the Job Market

Every cloud has a silver lining? While there are nonprofits going through layoffs, hiring freezes, or forced closings; this is by no means, what I am seeing across the board. In fact, there are a high number of nonprofits who are stable and growing, and increasing their hiring needs. Many critical services would not exist without the

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