Non-Profits

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The following sampling of tools and resources should be combined with your own research. We suggest you use targeted keyword searches to find representative employers and opportunities, explore professional associations, join LinkedIN groups, and browse additional job board postings. Remember to also search LinkedIN and QuakerNet to connect with Penn alumni in fields related to your interests. Additionally, the sample jobs and employers are only a small selection of what’s posted in Handshake – log in to see much more!

We also suggest using the Career Exploration section of our website for more information or researching by major.

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Black History Month | 4 Social-Impact Leaders to Celebrate

February 28, 2020

Did you know that Black History Month exists because of a nonprofit organization and its dedicated leader?

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, often called the “Father of Black History”, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in …

By Deborah Swerdlow - Idealist Careers

The Idealist Careers Guide to Understanding Employee Benefits

February 5, 2020

Here is a short list of some common benefits currently being offered at many organizations across the sector. Take a read through to understand what each benefit may include as well as what questions to ask (and what you may …

By Alexis Perrotta - Idealist Careers

How Can I Transition into the Corporate Social Responsibility Field?

February 4, 2020

Lea from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health asks:

“How do I get into the field of corporate social responsibility? I come from a socio-medical public health background. What kind of skills and training are considered assets? If I’m …

By Robert Nealon - The Campus Career Coach

Idealist Careers Try This Challenge #4 | Learn Something New

February 4, 2020

Welcome to the Idealist Careers Try This Challenge # 4! You’ve already have had a chance to consider your professional successes, identified opportunities for growth, and taken steps to nurture your network. Now it’s time to learn something new!

Challenge #4

This …

By Alexis Perrotta - Idealist Careers

Idealist Careers Try This Challenge #2 | Where Can You Grow?

January 27, 2020

How did Challenge #1 go? Were you able to detail five professional successes from 2019? Did you recall a success you had perhaps forgotten about? Be sure to keep us posted on your “aha moments” (or your “I’m-totally-and-completely-stumped moments”) by …

By Alexis Perrotta - Idealist Careers

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Handshake is Career Services’ powerful platform for University of Pennsylvania students, postdocs and alumni.  Handshake uses cutting edge technology to …

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Idealist is all about connecting idealists – people who want to do good – with opportunities for action and collaboration. With more …

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A leading job search resource for political, policy and non-profit professionals.

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Do you want to use your Penn education to make a difference in the lives of others?  Do you dream …

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Human Rights Jobs is a leading platform with a full-fledged directory of featured jobs covering human-rights programs, campaigning, senior-level and …

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The Jessica Jennifer Cohen Foundation seeks to provide financial assistance to benefit young adults to enable them to perform community …

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