Where can I find nonprofit job listings?
Finding a nonprofit job is like finding a job in any other industry. Some resources to get you started:
- Your professional, personal, and social networks
- The organizations you would like to work for. Search Candid by keyword and geography to find nonprofit organizations near you working on issues you care about.
- Nonprofit job websites, including Candid's Philanthropy News Digest job board
- Nonprofit professional associations, such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Career Center
- Professional associations for your chosen field or specialty
- Your state's nonprofit association
- Popular job search engine sites, filtered by keywords such as "nonprofit"
For more job listing boards, check out the links below under "Staff-recommended resources."
If you are considering transitioning to the nonprofit sector, here is a blog to help you change careers.
Where can I find salary information for nonprofit jobs?
Many state nonprofit associations publish state-level salary surveys. Try an Internet search for these keywords: nonprofit salary [your state name here]. You also may be able to get executive summaries or the entirety of these survey reports at these associations' websites, their offices, or at your local library. Find your state's nonprofit association.
Some of the best-known sources of information about nonprofit salaries are available for purchase. They include the Candid Nonprofit Compensation Report, the Economic Research Institute's Nonprofits Salary Survey, and, if you need foundation salaries, the annual Council on Foundations Grantmaker Salary and Benefits Report. Members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals can access AFP's Compensation and Benefits Report.
Selected online, free salary calculators are also listed in the links below under "Staff-recommended resources."
Lastly, look at current job openings for the same position (s) in nonprofits in your area. Please note that the salary for the same position can vary widely, based on many variables, such as:
- geography
- organization's size, type, and scope of services
- duties/responsibilities
- qualifications and experience
If you're looking for salary information because you're feeling burned out in your job, you can learn about staying strong and resilient in the Candid video, Skills for Overcoming Burnout--Refueling the Fire.
Nonprofit Jobs
Candid's Philanthropy News Digest
Candid's job board features current full-time job openings at U.S. foundations, grantmaking public charities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.
Compensation For Nonprofit Employees
National Council of Nonprofits
Looks at various aspects of nonprofit employee compensation, including executive compensation, bonuses, overtime, and pay rates.
Nonprofit Compensation Report
Candid
This annual report is comprised of IRS data to ensure an accurate, complete, and unbiased information source.
Average Salary for Industry: Non-Profit Organization
PayScale
Listing of average industry salaries for nonprofit organization job positions, including Executive Director, Human Resources Manager, Grants Officer, etc.
Jobs.Philanthropy.com
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Provides a searchable list of current job openings in nonprofits along with related tools and resources for job seeking and career success in the nonprofit sector.
Provides fully searchable access to nonprofit job listings and valuable resources for developing successful careers in the nonprofit sector.
Search for nonprofit jobs and internships by keyword and location. The site also has a “grad schools” tab to search for graduate degree opportunities. Founded in 1995, Idealist is a nonprofit.