Finding a Job Where You Can Make a Difference

By Founder and CEO Monisha Kapila

As the New Year approaches, many people start to reflect on their lives and their careers. If you are one of the millions of people who want to do work that is mission driven, you may be interested in a job in the "social sector." The social sector includes nonprofits, government and for-profits focused on social impact. From college graduates to mid-career sector switchers to retirees, the number of people looking to work in the social sector has grown tremendously in the last decade.

As the CEO and Founder of ProInspire, a nonprofit developing the next generation of nonprofit leaders, I have spoken with hundreds of people hoping to use their passion, skills and experience for social impact. Through the ProInspire Fellowship, we have helped young business professionals move into the nonprofit sector over the last four years. Along the way, we have gathered some suggestions for people interested in pursuing this path.

Click here to read (via the Huffington Post) my three pieces of advice on how to find your next meaningful job opportunity.