Jobs in the NFP sector

More and more people are realizing the benefits of working in the not-for-profit (NFP) sector. As 'green' and social responsibility issues have become more prevalent in modern society, people have realised that some of that responsibility lies with the individual, and have made the choice to follow an ethical career path.

If you're looking to move into the NFP or charity sector but are unsure as to how your skills will transfer, forum3 is the ideal opportunity for you to discuss your options with professionals already working in the sector. And with organisations in the NFP sector looking to adopt more conventional business practices, now is the perfect time to make that switch. Whether you’re a lawyer or an administrator, an IT professional or HR expert, whatever your skills may be, they will be directly transferable into the modern NFP workplace. At the moment, for example, there is a huge demand for fundraisers, a role that can be suited to those currently working in sales or marketing in the private sector.

Alternatively you may want to work in the arts, social housing and community regeneration or the public sector but don’t know where to start. At forum3 you will have the opportunity to mingle with the new breed of NFP workers and find out which career path will suit your skills and interests.

Read the forum3 guide to starting your not-for-profit sector career

To tide you over until forum3, we've produced our very own guide to starting your not-for-profit sector career (PDF, 0.2Mb) which we hope you'll find useful and informative.

Search for charity jobs on the forum3 job board

You can find hundreds of charity jobs and other not-for-profit jobs on forum3 Jobs, our companion job board.

What is a social entrepreneur?
The term 'social entrepreneur' was coined by Bill Drayton, an American, over 25 years ago, and defines someone who recognizes a social problem and uses entrepreneurial principles to organize, create and manage a venture to make social change.