Non-Profit Careers
Many SU graduates work in organizations including non-profits, education, government and ministry. Following are some sites that describe careers in this field and provide leads for specific organizations with which students may want to get involved.
AmeriCorps
A program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet our country's critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. Search for positions nationwide.
Columbia University's Career Opportunities in Nonprofit Management Guide
DeepSweep.com
Nationwide database of non-profit jobs
Development Executive Group
Source for NGO recruiting, international development jobs, international development tenders and procurements, and foreign aid relief news from World Bank, USAID, DFID and United Nations and more.
FoundationCenter.org
Helps grant seekers and includes a list of foundations that could employ fundraisers, grantwriters and others interested in philanthropy.
Guidestar.org
A national database of non-profit organizations containing contact information and short descriptions. Tool for researching organizations.
Idealist.org
Search for non-profit jobs, internships and volunteer positions nationwide.
Idealist Guide to Non-Profit Careers
Free, online PDF; incorporates current statistics from nonprofit-specific research as well as opinions, advice and best practices from nonprofit HR and career services professionals.
Independent Sector.org
Independent Sector is a coalition of leading non-profits, foundations and corporations strengthening not-for-profit initative, philanthropy and citizen action. Research issues related to non-profits.
InterAction.org
InterAction is the largest alliance of US-based international development and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations.
National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA)
A membershop organization of state and regional associates that represent thousands of non-profits throughout the country. Research policy issues and locate state associations and their member organizations.
Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO)
TANO is a 501(c)(3) organization that works to serve, support, and strengthen the Texas nonprofit sector. Find general information about non-profits, job resources, policy and legislation information and much more.
United Way/Capital Area
Searchable database of contact information and links to hundreds of websites in the Austin area for non-profit/social services agencies. Great networking tool for searching for non-profit jobs in Austin. Search by category/issue (e.g. legal services, drug abuse, etc.).
WorldWideLearn's Non-Profit Management Careers
See also links on our Careers in Public Service page for local, state and federal government careers and our Education page for K-12 and higher education jobs in Texas, across the country and internationally.
