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Nonprofit Information      

75% of Colgate students volunteered for community service in high school.

Nonprofit Job Fairs

Manzi Fellowships – for Colgate students exclusively

General Resources -  nonprofit employment links to many websites

Links to Research Organizations

Specific Interest Areas:   
    Arts/Museums
    Education 
    Environment   
    Faith-Based  
    Foundations    
    Government   
    Health & Human Services   
    International  
    Labor   
    Media   
    Public Policy    
    Sciences  
    Social & Political Action   
    Volunteerism  
    Youth

Scholarships and Fellowships

Job Fairs

Idealist Nonprofit Career Fairs - these fairs have attracted over 1,500 organizations and 15,000 job seekers in 32 cities across the U.S.

Manzi Fellowship

The Manzi Fellowship was established in 1995 by Jim  Manzi '73 to provide a paid fellowship to selected Colgate students.  Manzi Fellows agree to perform summer-long community service in the greater Boston area, in association with a Colgate recognized and sanctioned project or agency. The fellowship provides each student a summer stipend of $4,200. 

For information on the participating organizations go to Colgate Fellowships 

General Resources

America's Charities - a coalition of the nation's best-known and most-loved charitable organizations. Links to members' sites.
 Chronicle of Philanthropy - "The Newspaper of the Nonprofit World"
DevNetJobs - jobs & consultancies in international development, NGO and environment sector
 DotOrgJobs.com - employment resources for the nonprofit world.
Idealist - lists current job openings in organizations in 150 countries. Information on nonprofit job fairs, conferences, and resources.
InterAction - a coalition of over 165 nonprofit U.S. based organizations working worldwide. Contains resources which are useful to people seeking paid or volunteer positions -- in the US and abroad -- with international relief and development agencies.
National Council of Nonprofit Associations - network of state and regional nonprofit associations.
 Nonprofit Career Network - dedicated to the nonprofit sector of today’s business and economic world, includes current job openings and directory of organizations.
Nonprofit Jobs Cooperative - a collaboration of nonprofit management centers from across the United States. Our goal is to provide a one-stop source for job seekers to search for nonprofit jobs, and for employers to easily publish job opportunities within specific regions.
Delaware Association of Nonprofit Agencies Nonprofit Career Center - local links for Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Also includes national links, career advice and sample job descriptions.
 Nonprofit Jobs.org - nonprofit job openings.
Opportunity Knocks - leading source of nonprofit jobs and career opportunities.
Philanthropy News Network - articles, conferences, job openings.
SocialService.com - social work jobs, social service jobs, mental health jobs, counseling jobs, psychology jobs, non-profit jobs, case management jobs & more.

Links to Research Organizations

Guidestar - searchable database of over 850,000 nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit FAQ - information for and about nonprofits.
NonProfit Times - business publication for nonprofit management includes salary survey, in-depth study of nonprofits, news articles and job opportunities.

Specific Interest Areas
 

Arts/Museums

 The Art Institute of Chicago - salaried and hourly positions, fellowships and internships, and volunteer opportunities.
American Association of Museums - featuring listings from Aviso's renowned job bank for museum professionals, as well as links to museum career information.
 J. Paul Getty Museum - job and volunteer opportunities, internships and fellowships.
Metropolitan Museum of Art - paid or unpaid internships.
Museum Employment Resource Center - lists job openings in museums and other cultural resource institutions.
National Endowment for the Arts - serves the public good by nurturing the expression of human creativity, supporting the cultivation of community spirit, and fostering the recognition and appreciation of the excellence and diversity of our nation's artistic accomplishments. Internships and job openings.
New York Foundation for the Arts - introduces opportunities for individual artists of all disciplines to encourage new artistic ventures and contribute to public understanding of the arts. List job openings and grants.
Smithsonian Institution - intern opportunities.
Smithsonian Institution - Office of Human Resources, job opportunities.
Whitney Museum of American Art - job openings, internships, and volunteer opportunities.  
 

Education

Academic Employment Network - teaching jobs and other academic positions.
Chronicle of Higher Education – browse jobs and view employer profiles.
Education Development Center, Inc. - one of the world’s leading nonprofit education and health organizations.
National Association of Independent Schools - offers some services that can help you get started in your search for an administrative or teaching position in independent schools. Includes information on job openings in the U.S. and overseas, and summer employment.
ProLiteracy Worldwide - the merger of the world's two largest adult volunteer literacy organizations is complete and Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. have become ProLiteracy Worldwide.
 

Environment

Appalachian Mountain Club - promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers and trails of the Northeast. Volunteer, internship, full-time and seasonal opportunities.  
Earthwatch - to promote the sustainable conservation of our natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships among scientists, the general public, educators, and businesses.
EcoLogic Development Fund - works to preserve the biodiversity of tropical ecosystems and promote the well-being of threatened local habitats through small scale, community-based development in threatened areas. Internships, job openings.
Environmental Career Center - includes job listings, environmental news, and tips on finding positions in the field.
Environmental Defense - is dedicated to protecting the environmental rights of all people, including future generations.
Environment Web Directory - web sites listing environmental positions. 
National Park Service - dedicated to the preservation and management of this country’s outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources.
 OneWorld Jobs - for jobs in human rights, environment, and sustainable development.
Rainforest Alliance - to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that live within them by implementing better business practices for biodiversity conservation and sustainability.
 The Ocean Conservancy - to protect ocean ecosystems and conserve the global abundance and diversity of marine wildlife. Lists career opportunities on both coasts. 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - online job opportunities, including internships. 
 

Faith-Based

Adventists Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) - independent humanitarian agency established  for the specific purposes of individual and community development and disaster relief.  Employment, internship and volunteer positions.
American Jewish World Service - helping to alleviate poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the world regardless of race, religion or nationality.  Variety of volunteer programs.
 Association of Jewish Family and Children’s Agencies - directory of agencies and services.  Lists job opportunities.
Catholic Charities USA - promotes innovative strategies that address human needs and social injustices. Lists job openings.
Church World Service - is the relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry of 35 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations in the United States. Working in partnership with indigenous organizations in more than 80 countries, CWS works worldwide to meet human needs and foster self-reliance for all whose way is hard.
 Global Ministries - employment openings and mission service opportunities in U.S. and around the world.  
Islamic Relief Worldwide - an international relief and development charity, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the world’s poorest people.
           

Foundations

Council on Foundations - membership association of grantmaking foundations.
Foundation Center - information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects; includes job openings.


Government

Call to Serve - sponsored by the Partnership for Public Service in partnership with the Office of Personnel Management
 FirstGov - the only official U.S. Government portal to 47 million pages of government information, services, and online transactions.  
 New York State - lists employment opportunities in a variety of departments and career areas.
USA Jobs - the Federal Government’s employment information web site.
White House Internship Program - provides a unique opportunity to observe government officials and gain practical knowledge about daily operations of the White House.
 

Health and Human Services

Action Against Hunger-USA - is part of an international humanitarian network called Action Against Hunger, recognized worldwide as a leader in combating hunger. Volunteer, internship and working in the field positions.
American Refugee Committee - working for the survival, health and well-being of refugees, displaced persons and those at risk. Employment and volunteer positions worldwide.
 Center for Science in the Public Interest - national consumer organization that focuses on health and nutrition issues, includes job listings and internships.
 Human Services Career Network - devoted solely to the human services professional.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health - the oldest and largest network of health and human service providers servicing over 10 million Hispanic consumers throughout the U.S.  Job listings throughout the nation.
National Assembly of Health & Human Service Organizations - links to members’ websites, job openings and internship directory.
National Organization for Human Services - overall sight the human services industry.
SocialService.com - social work jobs, social service jobs, mental health jobs, counseling jobs, psychology jobs, non-profit jobs, case management jobs & more.  


International

CARE - one of the world's largest private international relief and development organizations. Includes international and US based job opportunities and internships.
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) - to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.
 Counterpart International - helps people build the community structures which enable them to solve their own problems; job openings, information on various programs.
Institute for Global Communications - “Connecting People who are Changing the World” - variety of links on ecology, peace, antiracism, and women’s issues.
InterAction - a coalition of over 165 nonprofit U.S. based organizations working worldwide. Contains resources which are useful to people seeking paid or volunteer positions -- in the US and abroad -- with international relief and development agencies.
International Civil Service Commission - is an independent expert body established by the United Nations General Assembly. Its mandate is to regulate and coordinate the conditions of service of staff in the United Nations common system, while promoting and maintaining high standards in the international civil service.
Peace Corps - application guidelines, assignments, volunteer facts, recruiting events.
Projects Abroad - provides supervised volunteering opportunities to students and graduates interested in teaching and other overseas work.
ReliefWeb - serves the information needs of the humanitarian community. Lists job openings, humanitarian agencies, training available, and emergency areas.
 

Labor

AFL-CIO - American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations. The mission of the AFL-CIO is to improve the lives of working families - to bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to our nation.
International Labour Organization - is a specialized, independent agency of the United Nations, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with 175 member countries represented by workers, employers and governments. Lists current vacancies, internships, and Young Professionals Career Entrance Programme.
National Organizers Alliance - mission is to advance progressive organizing for social, economic and environmental justice and to sustain, support and nurture the people of all ages who do it. Search job bank by region, organization or date posted.
New York City Central Labor Council - their mission is to champion the rights and interests of all working people.
United Farm Workers - a dynamic organization with a rich tradition of helping working people improve their lives. Lists employment opportunities within the organization and links to regional offices.  
 

Media

Advertising Council, Inc. - “Our mission is to identify a select number of significant public issues and stimulate action on those issues through communications programs that make a measurable difference in our society.” Volunteer opportunities.  
 Media Education Foundation - an educational organization devoted to media research and production of resources to aid educators and others in fostering analytical media literacy. Lists jobs and internships.
National Public Radio - lists jobs and internships, and jobs at member stations.
Public Broadcasting Service - a non–profit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation's 354 public television stations.
  

Public Policy

American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research - dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom—limited government, private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong foreign policy and national defense - through scholarly research, open debate, and publications.
The Brookings Institute - functions as an independent analyst and critic, committed to publishing its findings for the information of the public. Includes employment and internship opportunities.
Council on Foreign Relations - dedicated to increasing America’s understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy.
Foreign Policy Association - is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental, educational organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about the significant international issues that influence their lives. Job Board has job openings, internships and volunteer opportunities.
Guide to Careers in Child and Family Policy, Institute of Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago and the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University - an Internet roadmap to career opportunities. This site centralizes information about training & job opportunities.
 Moving Ideas The Electronic Policy Network - a network of over 250 nonprofit organizations at the forefront of progressive policy and advocacy work. Includes job openings and internships with member organizations.
 RAND - is the first organization to be called a "think tank." Employment page lists job opportunities at all RAND locations in both research and support positions.
State PIRGs - an alliance of state-based, citizen-funded organizations that advocate for the public interest. Job openings and internships.  
Social Science Research Council - an independent, nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization that seeks to advance social science throughout the world and supports research, education and scholarly exchange on every continent.
United Nations Association of the United States of America - is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports the work of the United Nations and encourages active civic participation in the most important social and economic issues facing the world today.


Sciences

American Association for the Advancement of Science - an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
 Association for Women in the Sciences - to promote the entrance and advancement of women in science careers. Lists job openings in a variety of areas.
The National Academies - advisors to the nation on science, engineering and medicine. A broad spectrum of employment in the sciences.  
 National Science Foundation - to support scientific and engineering research and education. Employment and student program information.
Student Pugwash USA - an educational, nonprofit organization that strives to add a dimension to scientific study that goes beyond formulas and figures.

 
  

Social & Political Action

Amnesty International - a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights. Includes employment opportunities.
Civilrights.org - A Social Justice Network - mission is to empower the civil rights community to lead the fight for equality and social justice in the emerging digital society through the establish of an online social justice network. Permanent, volunteer and internship positions, and fellowships and scholarship information.
 Feminist Majority Foundation – working for women’s equality.  Search job and internship listings.
Human Rights Internet - the exchange of information within the worldwide human rights community.  Employment opportunities around the world.
Human Rights Watch - committed to the protection and preservation of international human rights. Lists current positions, internships and fellowships.
 National Organizers Alliance - mission is to advance progressive organizing for social, economic and environmental justice and to sustain, support and nurture the people of all ages who do it. Job listings from organizations throughout the nation.
OneWorld Jobs - for jobs in human rights, environment, and sustainable development. 
Project Vote Smart - a national library of factual information on over 13,000 elected offices and candidates for public office. Variety of job openings, volunteer positions and an internship program.
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee - a  nonsectarian organization that promotes human rights and social justice worldwide.  Staff positions, human rights internships and volunteer positions.
World Advocacy - the world's premier list of advocacy groups.
 

Volunteerism  

AmeriCorps - the domestic Peace Corps engages more than 50,000 Americans in intensive, results-driven service each year.
 Global Volunteers - volunteer on an international service program to assist people of diverse cultures on human and economic development projects worldwide.
Network for Good - over 20 nonprofit foundations and associations who share the desire to foster the informed use of the Internet for civic participation and philanthropy. Searchable volunteer database.
 Points of Light Foundation - a nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to promoting volunteerism. Lists volunteer centers, programs and initiatives, and job openings.
VolunteerMatch.org - enter a zip code to find volunteer opportunities.  
Volunteers of America - a national, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human service programs and the opportunity for individual and community involvement. Lists programs in a variety of areas.
 

Youth

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America - career opportunities nationwide.
Children’s Institute International - specializes in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Job openings, training programs.
KidsPeace - National Center for Kids Overcoming Crisis – job openings, career fairs, programs.
National Youth Development Information Center - jobs, internships, research, policy, and development information.
Save the Children - employs highly skilled administrative, managerial, and other professional and technical staff in the United States and in approximately 40 other countries worldwide. Includes internship and volunteer opportunities.
UNICEF - United Nations Children Fund - to advocate for the protection of children's rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.

Scholarships and Fellowships 

The three following require an interview with Colgate's Committee on Graduate Fellowships.  Please make an appointment with Ann Landstrom, if you are interested in one of these, by calling 315-228-7380.

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace - for graduating seniors or those who have graduated in the past academic year who have a serious career interest in the area of international affairs.

Harry S. Truman Scholarships - awarded on the basis of merit to junior level students who have extensive record of public and community service and are committed to careers in government or elsewhere in the public sector.

Udall Scholarship Foundation - for college sophomores or juniors who intend to pursue careers in environmental policy; or Native American and Alaskan Native students who intend to pursue careers in health care or tribal public policy.


Other opportunities:

California Executive Fellowship Program - a graduate education, public service and leadership development program designed to extend knowledge of California government, prepare for public careers, and promote civic education.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public Policy Fellowships - offers up to 21 promising Latinos from across the country the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the national level in the public policy area of their choice

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarships - for Latino students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who plan to continue contributing in the future.

Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs - post-graduate leadership training program in public affairs.

James H. Dunn, Jr. Memorial Fellowship Program - open to recent college graduates, gives a broad overview of state government.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award - for graduating seniors to pursue public service anywhere in the world. 

James Madison Graduate Fellowships - toward Master's degree for future secondary school teachers of American history, American government, and social studies.

Herbert Scoville, Jr. Peace Fellowships - provides college graduates who have an interest in arms control and security issues the opportunity to work with an arms control organization in Washington, DC.

The Urban Fellows Program - a nine-month fellowship for those seriously considering a career in public service.