Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers

Guide for Sector Switchers » Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Thirteen
It's not what you think: Dispelling some misconceptions about the nonprofit world

In Chapter Thirteen you will:

• Read ten common myths about working in nonprofits—and why they may be worth reconsidering.
• Understand why you don't need to be a liberal arts major to be a perfect candidate for the nonprofit sector.
• Consider how to explain your nonprofit work to family (or anyone else) who has reservations about its safety, value, or viability as a career option.

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