Nonprofit Employment Outpaced Private Sector During Economic Downturn
A new study reveals that the nonprofit sector posted a remarkable 10 year record of job growth, achieving an average annual growth rate of 2.1 percent from 2000 to 2010, while for-profit jobs declined by an average of minus 0.6 percent per year,... Read More
Views from the Talent Pool: Hiring Trends in 2012
by Kevin Flynn, Director of Recruitment and Candidate Services
Welcome to 2012. Many of us in the nonprofit sector will be more than happy to have 2011 in the rear view, and we’re hopeful for continued economic recovery and positive changes... Read More
Is Your Volunteer Experience on Your LinkedIn Profile?
Hiring managers care about your volunteer experience, according to a recent survey from LinkedIn.
Some 41% of nearly 2,000 professionals said that when evaluating candidates’ resumes, they consider volunteer experience to be equally as valuable... Read More
Commongood Careers Helps to Ignite Catchafire in Boston
Commongood Careers is thrilled to be one of the newest members of Catchafire, an amazing organization that connects pro bono talent with nonprofits and social enterprises.
As one of Catchafire’s Founding 30 members in Boston, we are excited to... Read More
Top 5 Reasons to Work at Can Do MS
How many CEO positions allow you to have a nationwide impact while living with the Rocky Mountains in your backyard? That’s just one of many reasons to work at Can Do MS. Here’s what the team had to say:
1. Tangible Impact. Because Can Do MS... Read More
So You Want to Be a Nonprofit Fundraiser?
Interested in fundraising but not sure to begin? Our friends at the Foundation Center are offering a new course, Starting a Career in Nonprofit Fundraising. This course is the perfect opportunity for those considering careers in fundraising - an... Read More
