Current Offerings in University-Based Programs is a database of nonprofit management programs at more than 290 U.S. colleges and universities. Compiled by Seton Hall University, the site includes online programs, and users can browse institutions by name, state, or program type (noncredit, continuing education, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral).

According to a 2019 report by the Center for Civil Society Studies at Johns Hopkins University, nonprofits account for roughly one in 10 jobs in the U.S. private workforce, with total employees numbering 12.3 million in 2016.

Writing a resume for a nonprofit job is not that different from writing one for any other job. For either sector, your resume should be an easy-to-read, concise summary that shows why your skills and experience make you the best person for that job.

State nonprofit associations, online salary calculators and lists of nonprofit job openings in your area are all sources of information about salaries.

For the right person, working as an independent consultant can have many advantages, including setting one's own schedule and priorities, working with a variety of clients, and developing a wide range of personal skills and experience.

Finding a nonprofit job is like finding a job in any other industry. Here are some resources to get you started.

Candid's online job board features current full-time job openings at U.S. foundations, grantmaking public charities, and other nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit staff can receive a salary but there are some important considerations.