100 Best Non-Profits to Work For, 2/e (Arco 100 Best Non Profits to Work for)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (763 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764560964 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Public television stations, state-of-the-art wildlife parks, environmental groups -- these and scores of other organizations are described in detail. Great organizations that reward you well for doing good!If you want a meaningful, socially responsible job -- but you also want good pay and career prospects -- where do you look? This one-of-a-kind new guide has 100 great answers! It offers profiles of the todays best paying, most secure, and most gratifying nonprofit organizations to work for. For everyone who wants to trade the corporate rat-race for the chance to do some real good in the world, this book shows the way! Features include:- Nonprofits rated by stability, career prospects, pay and benefits, and work environment- Inside facts on the pros and cons of working for each organization- How to find those all-important entry-level jobsLeslie Hamilton and Robert Tragert are Boston-based writers and reasearchers.
Anne S. Headley said some attractive options for your career search. Beginning with a definition of a nonprofit organization (it lies between government and business, it's typically about social change or improvement, it may be controversial, and it provides a service), this book ranks organizations which employ over 100 people, have an annual budget of over $1 million, has been in business at least three years, and whose culture is somehow linked to its mission.From Amnesty to Cousteau, from the Nature Conservancy to Zoo Atlanta, here is a brief description of well-known or lesser-known organizations. You'll have a point of contact, a statement of philosophy, and some assistance in identify. 100 Best NonProfits As a Career Management Coach, I find this book very helpful in working with clients who want to move into the nonprofit sector.