Annotated Bibliography*: Not-for-Profit Organizations
Dorsey, Cheryl L. and Lara Galinsky. Be Bold: Create a career with impact. 2006: Echoing Green. HF5381.D67 2006. Located in the career planning section of the library. Since 1987, Echoing Green’s prestigious fellowship program has provided seed capital and support to some of the world’s most visionary nonprofit leaders who have acted boldly and are changing their communities, nations, and the world. From the back cover: The most important decision you will ever make in your life is how you show up in the world. This includes choices you make about your career. Finding your passion and applying it in the service of others is a sure path to a meaningful life. Let Be Bold guide you on this exciting journey.
100 Best Nonprofits to Work For. Leslie Hamilton and Robert Tragert. ARCO Publishing, 2000. Directory of socially responsible organizations presents an overview, mission statement, number of staff, address, phone and website for each. (HD2769.2 .U6 H36 2000) D
Careers in Fundraising. Lilya Wagner. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002. The author presents information on the fundraising profession, including education and training, personal traits, and types of positions in a variety of settings. (HG177 .W34 2002) CI
Education for Action. Joan Powell et al. Food First Books., 2001. The directory lists and describes undergraduate and graduate programs that focus on social change, including area studies, ethnic studies, human rights, peace studies, sociology, women's studies, etc. Entries for each include address, phone and fax numbers, Web site, degree(s) offered, course highlights and a list of selected faculty. (H62 .E328 2001) GS
The Foundation Directory. The Foundation Center, annual, 2002. Lists foundations by state. Indexed by names of officers, types of support, subject, and foundation name. Entries include name, address, major donor(s), financial statistics, purpose and activities of the foundation, types of support, limitations, publications, application procedures, number of staff, and names of trustees. [Most recent edition in Clapp Library.] (D9650/1)
From Making a Profit to Making a Difference: How to Launch Your New Career in Nonprofits. Richard M. King. Planning/Communications, 2000. The author offers advice on how to make the often difficult transition from the profit-oriented world of business to a rewarding career in not-for-profits. He includes suggestions on writing an effective resume using business experience, volunteering strategically, and where to begin looking for employment. (HD2769.2.U6 K56 2000) FA
Gales' Guide to Nonprofits. Dwan Conzett DesJardins, ed. Gale Group, Inc., 2000. This not-for-profit organizations directory lists associations, libraries, publishers, and research centers. Entries include address, phone and fax numbers, e-mail and Web site, contact person, and brief description of the organization. Publications section lists and describes directories, newsletters and periodicals with not-for-profit organizations' content. (D9600/1)
Guide to Careers in Community Development. Paul C. Brophy and Alice Schabcoff. Island Press, 2001. The authors describe all aspects of community development from advocacy to finance and include information on volunteer work, internships, entry-level employment, salaries and resources. Descriptions are augmented by real career stories. Directory section lists educational institutions involved in community development, national and regional organizations, capital providers, government and related associations, Internet resources, where to find job announcements, internship and volunteer programs and available training programs. (HN90.C6 B754 2001) CI
Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector. Stephanie Lowell. Harvard Business School Publishing, 2000. The author defines the nonprofit sector and social enterprise, presents the job search process, and describes careers in arts, community development, education, environment causes, foundations, government, health care, international development, social services, and socially responsible relations within corporations. (HD2769.2 .U6 L68 2000) CI
Human Rights Internship Book 2003. Career Education Institutes, 2003. Directory describes internships available with organizations involved in human rights issues. Entries include address and web address, phone and fax numbers, contact person, organization description, internship description, a list of preferred majors, stipend information, application procedures, and deadline(s). (IN9630/1)
Human Rights Organizations and Periodicals Directory. Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute, 2001. Directory lists and briefly describes organizations involved in human rights. (KF4741 .H84) D
Opportunity NOCS. Executive Service Corps., monthly. Jobs bulletin contains classified ads for jobs in the not-for-profit/human services sector for New England. Online at http://www.opnocsne.org
Social Enterprise. Wellesley College Center for Work and Service, 2001. This videotape features panelists who have started their own enterprises with a focus on service or social change. Panelists: John H. Finley IV, Founder, Epiphany School; Jana Kiser '00, Executive Director, Global Learning; Deborah Weaver, Executive Director/Cofounder, LEAP (Lifetime Empowerment & Awareness Program); Maria Xirinachs '01, (project: Establishing Businesses for Indigenous Women in Costa Rica). (CI9600/7) Video
Women's Rights Internship Book 2003. Career Education Institutes, 2002. The Directory lists organizations involved in women's issues. Entries for each include an internship contact person, address, phone and fax numbers, Web site, organization description, internship description, types of experience, types of students hired, preferred majors, semesters available, deadlines, stipend and required application materials. (IN9630/2)
*This bibliography represents selected resources in the CWS collection.