Nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising is a very diverse and rewarding field. Organizations that are certified as nonprofits use any revenue they make beyond operating costs to help achieve their missions and goals (rather than distribute this revenue as a profit). Philanthropy and fundraising are both fields that work to develop funding and non-monetary benefits for organizations—such as nonprofits—that need budgetary support to fulfill their missions and goals.
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Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising here at IUB.
O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
College of Arts and Sciences
Learn about careers in the field
- Camp Director
- Campaign Manager
- Community Health Director
- Community Organizer
- Community Service Project Coordinator
- Compliance Coordinator
- Counselor
- Director of Development
- Director of Family Shelter
- Fundraiser
- Fundraising Managers
- Gift Director
- Grant Administrator
- Grant Writer
- Grassroots Organizer
- Lobbyist
- Major Gift Director
- Membership Assistant
- Nonprofit Director
- Planning Manager
- Policy Analyst
- Program Coordinator
- Recreational Therapy Director
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Social and Human Service Assistant
- Social Worker
- Volunteer Coordinator
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Learn through experience
Join a student organization
Student organizations can help us clarify our interests and build experience. Here are a few ideas of organizations in this area:
- Big Brothers and Big Sisters at Indiana University
- Circle K International at Indiana University
- Habitat for Humanity at Indiana University
- Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
- Office of International Affairs, College of Arts + Sciences
- Psychology Club at Indiana University
- Rotaract Club at Indiana University
- Student United Way at Indiana University
- WOKE, Sociology at IUB
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering in the community has many benefits for the community and for your personal and professional development. How can you use your knowledge and skills to make a difference?
Keep exploring
There are many ways to explore careers, through research, gaining experience, and talking with other people. Your career coach is here to mentor you and help you find ways to explore that fit you best.