By Selina Barker on 28 October 2009 at 15:39 in Careershifters Blog
World of Difference UK is giving over 500 people the opportunity to undertake two month paid placements with a UK charity of their choice...
By Selina Barker
Paul was formerly a lawyer in an international law firm, but found himself itching to find a job which had the intellectual rigour of law while also satisfying his desire to make a difference. He had seen a lot of people in the City of London who said they would make their money first and then do good later, who got stuck in jobs that they hated. So, Paul decided to do an MBA in Chicago and became fascinated in the blurring between business and charity. He is now an Investment Manager working for the UK's first private social investment funds. More
By Selina Barker on 4 June 2009 at 16:20 in Careershifters Blog
It's the national 'Volunteer Week' in the UK. We take a look at how volunteering can help you change career...
By Henrietta Bond
Are you considering a career in the voluntary sector? Then this article is for you. With over 20 years working both in-house and as a consultant to the voluntary sector, Henrietta Bond offers invaluable advice for anyone considering a career that makes a positive difference.
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By Mark C
Understand that only you and you alone can make the big decisions so do not expect others to do that for you. More
By Satu Kreula
If you are considering shifting into the not-for-profit sector, here
are some questions for you to think about. They have been compiled from
contributions of people who have already made the jump from corporate
to NFP.
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