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Tools and Resources for Social-Impact Professionals Like You

From professional development and career advice, to ideas for taking action in your community, here are the essentials for a social-impact journey.

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Try out our salary tool, built with you in mindđź’°

Find out what you need to know before you negotiate your salary, switch roles, or relocate to a new city.

The Nonprofit Salary Explorer is open to anyone who has worked at a U.S.-based nonprofit within the last three years.

Resources to Aid You on Your Career Path

Three or Four Things Newsletter

Three or Four Things Newsletter

A monthly email designed to guide you through any stage of your social-impact journey.

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Designing Your Dream Career

Land your dream job or get ahead at your current organization with our free virtual course.

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Build Your Perfect Resume

Use our Resume Roadmap's tips and resources to steer you in the right direction.

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Career Advice: A Blog for Social-Impact Professionals

1,700+ articles to help you grow in your career, covering categories such as:

Resources for Prospective Grad Students

From advice on applications and financial aid to outlining grad school alternatives, the Grad Resources blog has everything you need to pursue continuing education.

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Free Community Action Program

Action Incubator Sessions

If you’ve been dreaming up ways to make a positive impact in your community but aren’t quite sure where to begin, you’ve come to the right place.  

Our virtual program, Action Incubator Sessions, offers free coaching and support to help you implement your idea for community action.