Career Ideas & Advice

Latest Ideas and Advice

• Giving Thanks for Good Career Advice

  Nonprofit workers share the advice they got from some of their first managers—and that they still put to work on a regular basis.

• Using Social Media to Deepen Your Expertise

  Twitter, Facebook, and other social media are excellent for promoting expertise, but consultants need a plan for how to use them and how to avoid information overload.

• Advice for Nonprofit Job Seekers

  Nonprofit managers offer advice to job seekers, including tips on how to organize a résumé and learn about the organization where you want to work.

• The Power of 'Power Posing'

  At a nonprofit ideas conference, a Harvard researcher explains how certain body postures lead to hormonal changes that increase confidence and encourage risk taking.

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  Charities Need an 'Editorial Mission,' Expert Urges

  Instead of getting swept up in producing random blogs, infographics, and white papers, nonprofits should be sure all of their communications speak with a unified voice.

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  Making Volunteering a Family Affair

  More and more organizations are seeking ways to involve parents and children in charity work, often as a way to stretch resources in tough times.

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  How to Learn the Most From a Nonprofit Conference

  Veteran nonprofit leaders offer tips on how to learn the most from a professional meeting, especially when time and money are tight.

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  Nonprofits Face a Wealth of Options as Consulting Field Expands

  Charities can get specialized attention from consultants—and good financial deals, say experts.

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  Generation Gaps Threaten Nonprofit World’s Harmony

  As baby boomers, twentysomethings, and Generation Xers jostle for turf, nonprofit managers seek ways to bridge the gaps among workers of every age.