Summary
Nonprofits and Government guides career changers in exploring career possibilities in this interesting field. With invaluable tips and practical advice from professionals, this resource provides readers with an overview of nonprofits and government as well as ways to map out career goals for the future. Self-assessment questions help readers discover if a career in this field is right for them.
Careers profiled include:
- Communications manager
- Fundraiser
- Grant administrator
- Legal advisor
- Lobbyist
- Project manager
- Publicist
- Researcher
- Trainer.
Specifications
Index. Appendixes. Sidebars. Web sites. Interviews.
About the Author(s)
Amanda Kirk is a freelance writer currently based in the northeastern United States. Originally from Chicago, she has lived and worked in England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Sweden, Italy, Portugal, Russia, and San Francisco. Her past professions have included English teacher, headhunter, business manager for a French insurance company, vice president of an Internet start-up company, environmental policy consultant, conference organizer, personal assistant, proofreader, and opera singer. She lives in Hadley, Massachusetts.