The Net Impact Blog is where you'll find the stories of people successfully making an impact through their job, and where you can learn how to make social and environmental change through the work you do. Discover new tools and resources for building an impact career, share your own story, and learn about creating shared value in every sector.
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May
23
Rankings may be evolving, but we still need our own
The most recent crop of b-school students graduates this month, and many of them may have originally picked their MBA program based on how well it would equip them for the job market – and they probably leaned on one of the many rankings publications out there to help them. But if you’re gunning for a great impact job, where do you turn for advice?
May
21
Is there something meaningful missing from your job? Maybe you’re looking for a role where you can do more for the world with the skills you have. Then flip through this deck of tips straight from Making the Switch: Transition Your Career into the Impact Sector, our recent Issues in Depth call featuring nonprofit and for-profit professionals who’ve done just that...
May
16
What you need to know about heading into the working world
Yikes. Graduation is impending and you’ve got a host of end of year activities to tackle. But hard as it might be to fathom, now’s the time to focus on what comes next – because, honestly, a good transition plan can make or break that post-graduation path. To give you a head start, we’ve culled advice from the frontlines: Net Impact community members who’ve already made the sometimes rocky journey into the professional world.
May
09
What's on deck at Net Impact in the coming weeks?
Check out this month’s upcoming competitions, job openings, and other opportunities.
May
07
Whatever path you take, Net Impact is there to connect you to the right people, equip you with tools you need, and support you as you forge your own impact career. So make your next move; explore your path today.
May
02
Nuru International offers an international social enterprise position
Are you in the thick of the job search? Or just want to see what impact jobs are out there? Check out this featured opportunity from the Impact Job Board, where you get unlimited access with free Net Impact membership...
Apr
30
Five practical tips from a vibrant leadership team
Silicon Valley is home to many large technology corporations you’ve likely heard of: Facebook, Google, Intel, etc. But it’s also home to thousands of startups that you may not have. In the midst of this whirlwind of productivity around us, Net Impact Silicon Valley saw an opportunity to bring the Net Impact mission to professionals in the area and build a cross-functional synergy among them.
Apr
25
Win up to $2,000 for you and your org with Projects for Good’s Challenge Grant
Projects for Good connects students who have the will – and skills – to make an impact with organizations who need them. Still in its pilot phase, our new online matchmaking site has already registered hundreds of students interested in flexing their business muscles on nonprofit and social venture projects. We're now offering an exciting cash grant to participants who demonstrate the greatest impact.
Apr
22
Don't worry, Net Impact's got you covered. Here are five ways to give the planet (and yourself) a little love and learning on this Earth Day.
Apr
17
Net Impacters make their mark on the Hult Prize finalist teams
Take one of the world’s biggest challenges: the global food crisis. Add a $1 million prize to solve it. Throw in some of the brightest minds of our generation and what do you get? The largest case competition out there: the Hult Prize. With innovation this big, it should come as no surprise that four out of the five finalist teams have Net Impact connections...