Where can I find examples of nonprofit job descriptions?
Candid's online job board features current full-time job openings at U.S. foundations, grantmaking public charities, and other nonprofit organizations. Try looking at some of these job postings to get a feel for what a job description might look like. For more nonprofit job web sites, please see Where can I find out about job openings in the nonprofit sector?
You might also contact your local nonprofit association, which may provide sample job descriptions as well as local salary and benefit data. (Foundations should contact their regional grantmakers association.)
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