Resources for Once you have clarified the requirements for your open position, and created a suitable job announcement, it is time to advertise the position and distribute the announcement. Not surprisingly, the wider and more diverse the outreach, the more people will learn of your opportunity, respond themselves, or forward to others who may wish to apply. As might be expected, there are many online resources available to your organization to utilize in your candidate search. You will see a range of different options here, ranging from generic job websites to ones that are more specific to the type of position you are seeking. General job boards, such as Indeed or SimplyHired, will give you a wide range of possible candidates. Smaller, more targeted job boards will allow you to get resumes or responses from people that are relevant for the open position. You may not get as many candidates as on a large job board, but they may be more qualified and therefore accelerate the search process. Typical job sites serve two different groups: job seekers and employers. On many websites, job seekers can upload their resumes so you can search for potential candidates. Some websites also provide job seekers additional resources such as highlighting possible positions, alerting seekers to new listings, and tracking cover letters and applications. For the employer, these websites provide you the ability to post a position, check resumes of candidates, receive email alerts regarding a possible candidate, receive applications on line and even employ recruitment services to aid in your job search. Costs for posting positions vary widely, as do the services offered for free and at a cost. Tips to Improve your Search Advertise using a traditional job title (Development Director vs. Chief Fundraiser) o This will increase the chances that your posting will appear in the search results on social media sites, search engines and on different job boards Make the posting easy to read and understand o Avoid long paragraphs where important information can get lost. o Use bullet points and categorize information about the position so candidates clearly comprehend what to expect (qualifications, responsibilities, experience, etc.) Cross- post your opening, if possible o Some positions, such as IT or public relations jobs, could be advertised on different sites 1
Highlight perks o Communicate to job seekers why your organization is a great place to work (ask your current employees what is the best part about working in your organization) o Specify benefits when possible Consider upgrading your posting o Pay a little extra to make your position stand out from the others Make some reference to salary o Research has indicated that some job seekers are turned off when there is no mention of salary information in job postings o Reference compensation if you can. At least, give a salary range or a statement such as competitive pay, salary negotiable or compensation commensurate with experience. Use the resume databases on job boards o Leverage the job board s resume database as a way to evaluate and/or eliminate candidates. o Candidates who have recently updated their profiles are typically seen first in your search Don t forget to post your job opening on your own website o Put the announcement prominently on your home page o Remember that someone who is viewing your website will most likely be interested in your mission and will educate themselves about your organization Use the TREC Job Board o Post an opening on the at the job board at www.trec.org Exploit contacts you have with other organizations and nonprofits o Talk with nonprofits like yours and ask to post your job on their website o Contact other organizations in your community and network to let them know of your open position Post jobs on college and university boards that serve alumni o Many colleges and universities have a career office where you can post jobs online Some colleges and universities have special services for alumni job searchers and employer recruiters o Focus on institutions that have degree programs related to your nonprofit mission Contact funders, colleagues, campaigns and coalitions 2
o Some of the best employees have been referred by colleagues, friends or other contacts. o Use your network to find potential candidates Job Search Sites Specific to the Nonprofit/Environmental World These are job search engines that cater to nonprofit or social change organizations Idealist http://www.idealist.org/ o Nonprofit organization that connects people, organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives o Over 10,000 jobs from a database of nearly 70,000 nonprofits o Able to search by region, job position and type o Can bookmark search criteria and positions o Not able to upload resume, but can build a profile (similar to LinkedIn) o Free to sign up, search for opportunities, connect with others, create a page for your organization, and post events, volunteer opportunities, and action opportunities o Online job application available U.S.- based organizations! $80 for each job posted (check out Job Packs for reduced rates)! $25 for each internship posted Environmental Career Opportunities (ECOJobs) http://www.ecojobs.com/ o A comprehensive source of environmental job vacancies o Over 50,000 targeted- jobseekers every 2 weeks see the job postings o Receive hundreds of current environmental job openings every 2 weeks o Wide range of environmental positions advertised, such as environmental law and policy, outdoor and environmental education, and others o Job posting fee! $158 for one job posting (bolded job title, plain text, no logo) for 2 weeks! Full color ad display with logo and premium placement for additional charge 3
NonProfit- Jobs.org http://www.nonprofit- jobs.org/ o An employment resource for nonprofit, government and education organizations and professionals o Linked to http://www.execsearches.com/ o Reaches more than 75,000 subscribers on a daily basis o Join Member Registry o Notices about open positions that match specific criteria are sent directly to job seekers o Announcements are sent to candidates in database who match the criteria you select o No additional fees if you find your ideal candidate! $99 for 30 days! $125 for 60 days! Additional options available on website Opportunity Knocks https://www.opportunityknocks.org/ o A national online job board, HR resource center and career development destination focused exclusively on the nonprofit community o More than 300,000 job seekers use this site o Most are highly educated and experienced professionals or transitioning corporate professionals who are looking for jobs that change the world o Use the resume manager o Develop cover letters o Receive email alerts for jobs that fit the specific search criteria o Post jobs, search resumes, find job seekers! $100 for 30 days! Packages are available for multiple job listings, resume access and company profile 4
Generic Online Job Board Sites with Nonprofit Searches These are large job search websites. Each site has the ability to list job openings specific to nonprofit needs. Indeed http://www.indeed.com/ o Very large job site that lists positions worldwide o Provides a comprehensive range of services for both job seekers and employers o Available in more than 50 countries and 28 languages o Over 140 million unique visitors a month o Free access to millions of jobs from thousands of company websites and job boards o Create online resume o Post your jobs directly ; applicants are sent directly to your inbox o Search millions of resumes for free o Place a Company page on Indeed for free! Pay each time someone clicks to view your job (between $0.25 - $1.50 per click)! Free to search, share, download resumes and get resume alerts based on your search terms! Pay $1 per candidate contact when you contact that person (free in Canada) SimplyHired http://www.simplyhired.com/ o Largest online job site in the U.S o 30 million unique visitors each month o Thousands of employers in 24 countries across the globe monthly o Search for relevant positions based on location, type, education, experience, o Review, rate, filter, and hire applicants! $99 for 30 days! $199 for maximum reach 5
Organizations that Support Nonprofits These sites are nonprofits that support other nonprofits in various ways. Each of these has a job board available for posting open positions. Philanthropy Northwest https://jobs.philanthropynw.org/ o Promotes, facilitates and drives collaborative action by philanthropic organizations to strengthen communities in six Northwest states Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming o Positions are posted in: administrative, development, executive, human services, IT, communications/marketing, education, finance/accounting, program management o Access the job bank for free! Free for members for 45 days (membership is open to organizations that make discretionary charitable grants to multiple organizations in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming)! $ 49.00 for other organizations for 45 days The Bridgespan Group http://www.bridgespan.org/ o Nonprofit advisor and resource for mission- driven organizations and philanthropists o Administers the online Nonprofit Jobs Center o Approximately 400 positions at a time (includes paid part- time and full- time jobs, plus unpaid board of directors openings) o Register for free to see postings and obtain email alerts o Job posting fee! $100 for full- time jobs for up to 60 days! $50 for part- time and board of director positions; remains active for up to 6 months Foundation Center (Philanthropy News Digest Jobs Board) http://www.philanthropynewsdigest.org/ 6
o Jobs Board is a service of the Foundation Center o Provides listings of current job openings at U.S.- based foundations and nonprofits o Over 890 listings in the database o Can search by organization, type of position and location o Can browse resume library before posting o Increased visibility enhancements are available at additional cost! Free for up to ten postings a month! $50 per job for additional postings National Organizations for Nonprofits These organizations support all types of nonprofits by providing information and referrals, training and networking events, group purchasing programs, capacity building and advocacy National Council of Nonprofits http://careers.councilofnonprofits.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=3709 o Works through the network of State Associations, Nonprofit Allies, and State Policy Allies to protect and strengthen the capacity of charitable nonprofits o Hosts a Nonprofit Job and Career Center o Over 900 positions listed o Ability to view open positions o Post resume and set up an email alert o Search resumes and set up email alert o View complete resumes for free. If you find candidates you are interested in, submit your inquiry directly to them. If they are interested in your opportunity, your are connected for a fee of $40! $60 for 45 day posting for members; $75 for non- members! Additional packages available Association of Fundraising Professionals http://www.afpnet.org/jobcenter/?navitemnumber=505 7
o Fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. o 434 jobs from 316 employers o Search for jobs and receive email alerts o Post resume o Search resumes and set up email alert o Manage applications! $295 for 30 day posting! Additional packages available Society for Nonprofits http://www.snpo.org/nonprofitcareers/index.php o Provides nonprofit executives, fundraisers, volunteers, board members, consultants, and other professionals with the resources and information needed to work effectively and efficiently o Small job bank o Free; registration required for those who wish to view contact information and apply for jobs! Free posting for members! Non- members receive one free posting; additional postings may be purchased online for $50/post! Postings remain live for 90 days Periodicals with a Focus on Nonprofits The first three periodicals listed here are full of information relevant to the nonprofit world. Each has a job board or career center for job postings. High Country News is a newspaper that reports on issues in the West. The Chronicle of Philanthropy http://philanthropy.com/section/home/172/ o Periodical that covers topics of vital importance to nonprofit professionals 8
o Positions are specific to fundraising, executive, administrative and program o Can save resumes, cover letters, and searches o Get job alerts via e- mail and apply to opportunities online o Post positions for high level nonprofit professionals! $175 web only ad appearing for 30 days! Additional packages are available to enhance visibility and effectiveness Philanthropy Journal http://www.philanthropyjournal.org/jobs o An independent voice and champion for nonprofits and their supporters. o Deliver nonprofit news, resources, announcements and job listings through a daily website and free, weekly email bulletin o 13,000 subscribers across the U.S. o Search job openings in fields such as fundraising, communications, management and development o Posted by geographic location, job category and field of interest! $175 for standard job posting! $225 for a premium job posting! All postings run for 30 days The Nonprofit Times http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/jobs/ o Business publication for nonprofit management o Houses the NonProfit Job Career Center o Over 50,000 monthly unique visitors; generates over 120,000 monthly page views o Can search job openings by state o Download resume 9
! $245 for 30 day online job posting, in addition to posting on www.indeed.com! Various packages for posting additional jobs and enhancements are available High Country News http://hcn.adqic.com/index.html o A bi- weekly newspaper (online and print) that reports on the West's natural resources, public lands, and changing communities o Small job bank o Search current listings and email the organization directly for more information! Print and web: $0.95 per word for 2 weeks 60,000 readers, 190,000 page views and 50,000 unique visitors each month! Web only: $0.75 per word for 2 weeks 190,000 page views and 50,000 unique visitors each month! Print only: $0.75 per word, published 22 times a year! Subscribers save 10% Social Media Job Postings Posting job openings on social media can be another way to reach a wide range of candidates. These offer you the ability to tap into the power of your online networks. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/job/consumer/wow/index?promocode=nojobpromocode&trk=unf_post_c onsumer Post jobs online at LinkedIn on your company page Refer to the article below on tips to use LinkedIn for recruiting: http://humanresources.about.com/od/recruiting/a/recruit_linked.htm Twitter http://www.tweetmyjobs.com/employers/small- business- solutions Post your job on TweetMyJobs Twitter will distribute them across Twitter, Facebook, job aggregator sites and to job seekers by email and to mobile phones 10
Facebook https://apps.facebook.com/jobposting/ Offers company pages where you can post jobs and focus on disseminating news about your company and your work environment Apps available at Facebook automatically post jobs that are drawn from your website Statewide Nonprofit Associations Job Posting Sites The job postings at these sites are often low cost or free, especially for members. ALASKA The Foraker Group http://www.forakergroup.org/index.cfm/cboard o Dedicated to increasing the leadership and management skills of professionals and volunteers working in Alaska's nonprofit and tribal organizations o Small number of jobs posted o Search categorized by job category o Free to any nonprofit organization (do not need to be a member) o Ads are reviewed by an administrator before posting o Members can save entry and edit later ARIZONA Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/ o Advance the common interests of more than 20,000 nonprofits in the Grand Canyon State o Utilizes Job Target (a third- party operator of job boards) to host Arizona s only Nonprofit Job Center o All job postings are aggregated on the National Council of Nonprofits' Job Center, where leaders in the industry will see your positions o Register for email alerts for relevant openings o Posting is featured for 2 weeks in e- newsletter, the Connector 11
o Pay- per- use Resume Bank Job posting fee: o $25 for a 30 days for Alliance Members o $100 for a 30 days for Nonmembers IDAHO Idaho Nonprofit Center http://www.idahononprofits.org/job- board o A vehicle of information, a convener of leaders and allies, and a bridge between the nonprofit, public and private sectors o Small job board o Can view positions, post resume, create a job alert for matching opportunities o Post openings o View resumes online o Job posting fee! $25 for 45 days for members! $125 for 45 day days for nonmembers MONTANA Montana Nonprofit Association http://www.mtnonprofit.org/careercenter/ o Nonprofits, government, business, and the media seek out MNA as a partner and advisor on issues that impact nonprofits o MNA Career Center! Provides opportunities for job seekers and employers to find and post positions! Interns can post job resumes and be alerted when a new vacancy is posted Job listing: o Targets people who want to work in the nonprofit sector o Post their resume anonymously. o Set up a Personal Job Alert about new employment opportunities o Apply online for job vacancies o Browse resume library before posting o Job posting fee 12
! $45 for 45 days for members! $150 for 45 days for non- members! Increased visibility enhancements are available for additional fees NEVADA The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits http://alliancefornevadanonprofits.com/career- center/job- seekers/ o To strengthen communities by increasing influence and capacity of Nevada s nonprofit sector o Over 200 positions currently listed o Search by keyword, location, industry or job function o Anonymous resume is listed in the resume bank for employers to view o Job Alerts notify job seekers by email of new jobs posted that match their search preferences and criteria o View complete resumes for free o Submit your interest to candidates; if they are interested, you are connected for $35; if the candidate is not interested, you pay nothing o Job posting fee! $50 for 30 days for members! $100 for 30 days for non- members! Upgrades are available for additional exposure NEW MEXICO Center for Nonprofit Excellence http://www.centerfornonprofitexcellence.org/jobs/search Focus : o The Center for Nonprofit Excellence strengthens the capabilities and capacity of nonprofits so they can more effectively achieve their missions o This is the most visited nonprofit job board in the state of New Mexico o Jobs are listed by date posted o Basic search component o Must check site frequently for new positions o Nonprofits must be listed in the NM Nonprofit directory to post positions o Only a succinct, short description of position is allowed 13
! Free for all nonprofits OREGON The Nonprofit Organization of Oregon http://jobs.nonprofitoregon.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=12581 o To strengthen the collective voice, leadership, and capacity of nonprofits to enrich the lives of all Oregonians. o Job board includes opportunities for job seekers and employers to find and post positions o 1,000's of qualified professionals o Search for positions, post resume, receive email alerts o View complete resumes for free o Submit your interest to candidates; if they are interested, you are connected for $60.00 (members pay just $25.00)! $36 basic posting for 45 days for members! $80 basic posting for 45 days for non - members! Enhanced and premium postings available UTAH Utah Nonprofits Association https://utahnonprofits.org/jobs/1- una- job- board o To strengthen the Utah nonprofit community so they can work together to create a dynamic group of organizations that serve the needs of our local and global community o Job board with a number of different searchable job types o Can search any posted positions o Only members can use the job board to post open positions! Free for members WASHINGTON Washington Nonprofits http://www.washingtonnonprofits.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewpage&pageid=636 14
o To build a strong, collaborative network of nonprofits serving Washington communities through advocacy, education and capacity building o Small number of openings posted o Can search posted positions and post their resume o Can post open positions and search the resumes to find the best candidate! Free for all to use WYOMING Wyoming Nonprofit Network http://www.wynonprofit.org/ o Represents the collective voice of the Wyoming nonprofit sector and brings best practices, resources and support to the nonprofit community so that each nonprofit can more effectively fulfill its mission o Small job board o Can search posted positions o Free for members 15