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Philanthropy Careers
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The following Philanthropy Careers articles offer practical advice on filling staff and board positions at nonprofit organizations. For more relevant information, search the Job Market, Volunteerism, and In the Trenches libraries.

Help Wanted
Many recruiting ads for key nonprofit jobs turn off more candidates than they attract, experts say (10/12/2006)

A Growing Debt to Society
Burdened by student loans, young graduates shun nonprofit employers (3/23/2006)

Charity CEO's Tales of Woe
Overwhelming duties, low pay cause leaders to leave the top spot (3/9/2006)

Bringing In Talent
Charities reward employees who recommend job candidates (12/8/2005)

Modern Maturity
Tips to help steer clear of age bias in hiring (2/3/2005)

Perks at Work
Nonprofit groups outdo businesses on employee benefits, says a survey (1/6/2005)

Hiring Freeze
Charities aren't filling senior jobs, says a new report (11/25/2004)

Costly Care
Health-insurance premiums rise quickly for many nonprofit employers, finds a new study (10/14/2004)

Human Resources from Scratch
A growing number of small nonprofit groups are making personnel efforts more professional (11/25/2004)

Getting Started
Experts offer advice to inexperienced human-resources managers (11/25/2004)

Seeking Support
A list of online resources about personnel issues (11/25/2004)

Covering Medical Costs
Helping nonprofit employees choose among 'consumer-driven' health-care plans (7/15/2004)

Parting Words
How exit interviews can help charities improve conditions for their remaining employees (6/10/2004)

Paying Back with Interest
Some charities turn clients into eager volunteers (4/29/2004)

The Hottest Nonprofit Jobs
A special report examines increased opportunities for fund raisers, consultants, and those with business and marketing savvy (3/18/2004)

Extended Family
Why more charities offer health-insurance benefits to their workers' unmarried partners (3/18/2004)

Taking a Manager's Measure
Counting the pros and cons of letting charity staff members interview their potential future bosses (3/11/2004)

Entry-Level Obstacles
College career offices give little information on nonprofit opportunities, according to a new study (3/18/2004)

Pension Problems
Why many nonprofit groups are curbing their retirement benefits (3/4/2004)

A Controversial Perk
Why some charities offer no-interest loans to their executives (2/5/2004)

The Cost of Care
Charities explore new ways to stem spiraling insurance premiums (1/22/2004)

Day One
Practical tips for new-employee orientation (1/15/2004)

Building Board Diversity
Charities look for ways to recruit the perfect mix of trustees (12/11/2003)

Credit Where Credit's Due
All about the cost-free benefit most charities don't give their employees (10/23/2003)

Graying Heads
New York charities could face a leadership gap, a study finds (11/13/2003)

Grant Maker Staffing
Foundation employment has risen 80 percent in 10 years, says a new report (11/13/2003)

Waving the Banner
How charity recruiters can make the most of career fairs (10/9/2003)

Rooting for the Home Team
How charities in cities large and small sell their quality of life to job seekers (9/25/2003)

Courting Support
Charity leaders share their strategies for recruiting the best volunteers (8/7/2003)

Slowing Growth
Hiring stays strong but fewer fund-raising jobs are being created, says survey (7/24/2003)

A Compensation Decision
The IRS bars a stock-options deal for charities (7/17/2003)

Ready to Serve
Nonprofit work appeals to graduating seniors, says survey (6/12/2003)

The Outlook for M.B.A.'s
Fewer charities report slowed recruiting of business-school graduates, according to survey (5/22/2003)

Test Cases
When charities use personality assessments at hiring time, job seekers find no easy answers (5/8/2003)

Planning for Winter
How small charities provide retirement benefits to their workers (5/1/2003)

Pension Primer
A guide to retirement-plan options for nonprofit employers (5/1/2003)

Wanted: Hundreds of Applicants
How headhunters recruit -- and what their methods mean for those being hunted (4/24/2003)

Charity's Glass Ceiling
A salary gap for women persists at nonprofit organizations (3/20/2003)

Closing the Gap
Tips for negotiating a robust starting salary (3/20/2003)

Let's Do Lunch
A job-interview meal serves up a full plate of anxiety -- and opportunity (2/6/2003)

Firing Line
How to legally -- and humanely -- dismiss nonprofit employees (1/23/2003)

Philanthropists' Pay
Median salaries at most types of foundations increased 5 percent last year, survey says(1/23/2003)

Added Incentives
Performance bonuses help keep some top fund raisers on the job (12/5/2002)

Playing Hooky
Most charities fail to fill the gap as businesses decrease their on-campus recruiting efforts (11/14/2002)

Recruitment Challenges
Employers, grant makers, and policy makers need to face shrinking nonprofit labor pool, says researcher (10/10/2002)

Taking the Lead
Tips for making a leadership transition run smoothly (9/26/2002)

The Outsider
Tips for getting the most from hiring a consultant (9/5/2002)

Second Opinions
Avoid costly hiring mistakes with these pointed questions for job seekers' references (4/1/2002)

Mastering the Grill
How to get more insight when interviewing job candidates--and stay on the right side of the law (2/22/2002)

After the Gold Rush
In the wake of the New Economy bust, charities report finding technology workers more easily (5/31/2002)

A Buyer's Market
Corporate layoffs and new priorities are leading more job hunters to charities--but many find hiring has slowed (1/25/2002)

What's in the Benefits Package?
A special report on the challenges charities face in balancing work and family (2/21/2002)

Strengthening the Board
A six-point plan for recruiting trustees who will enhance your organization (12/17/2001)

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A Narrowing Gap
Male and female nonprofit executives' pay moves closer to equality, says a new survey (10/12/2006)

Healthy Raises
Nonprofit leaders' pay increased by 4.8 percent in 2005, finds a Chronicle survey (9/28/2006)

Salary Increases
Academic fund raisers' pay boosts kept pace with inflation last year, says a new study (3/9/2006)

Modest Gains
Foundation salaries rose 4% while CEO median pay hit $115,000, according to a new study (2/9/2006)

Fair Pay
How charities evaluate whether their employees' salaries are equitable (7/14/2005)

Better Benefits New York nonprofit groups expand their health coverage, according to a new study (8/18/2005)

Salary Sources
Where to find data on nonprofit pay (7/14/2005)

A Big Raise
Fund raisers' pay hits a new high, according to a compensation survey (4/28/2005)


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