Making a Difference: The World of Giving Careers in the Nonprofit … – Huffington Post

For this year’s graduates it’s a time of celebration and, for many, concern. A tough economy is only part of it. What to do next? Where to go? What type of life to embark on?

I’d like to suggest they look outside the usual paths and consider a career in the nonprofit sector. Think about it. Growing up we’re told we can be doctors, lawyers, engineers, scientists, even president of the United States. But it’s rare to hear about the wonderful careers in the philanthropic (nonprofit) world. It’s just not on the radar when we consider our choices. And it is not something that career counselors even discuss, let alone raise as a possibility.

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Making a Difference: The World of Giving Careers in the Nonprofit … – Huffington Post