I recently accepted an offer for a spot in a full time MPP program from a very decent, non-Ivy school. My funding (per an assistantship or researcher position) reduces the total tuition to approximately $3000, and the program provides an allowance for an unpaid or poorly paid summer internship. I have enough money saved to avoid going into debt if I work part time. I want to offset the opportunity costs of two years outside of work by making myself as employable as possible.
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posted by pinterecki
on Mar 10, 2013 -
6 answers
Would appreciate advice on part-time jobs in Glasgow, for a mature student with an eye on building her CV more than earning pocket money (though that would be good too!).
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posted by cendawanita
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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I've been working in my current position for a little over a year now, and I love most things about it. But: I'm very overworked, exhausted, and I can feel burn-out creeping in. If I leave to work at another organization, will I still be just as busy? Is NGO work only for the super-committed?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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I've been invited to emcee a gala dinner for a nonprofit. They are paying me for my talents, but I don't have anything other than random guesses about how much to charge, and their initial offer was basically "money is no object," which actually make it harder for me. Are there any resources out there that can help me narrow down a range to work from?
posted by yiftach
on Sep 12, 2011 -
11 answers
Help me transition from journalism to a development/NGO/UN career ... without a master's!
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 23, 2011 -
12 answers
Could/should a tiny NGO abandon the Windows server model (which is probably overkill for our simple needs) and just go with a NAS box for file sharing?
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posted by gemmy
on Jan 11, 2011 -
7 answers
What can one person do to lessen the amount of war in the world, either with money or actions?
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posted by sdis
on Dec 28, 2010 -
11 answers
Where to start on a new career path abroad (US citizen)? Opportunities have come up that will allow me to make a full change in my career and life. Looking at several options. Details Inside.
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posted by Tavern
on Dec 3, 2010 -
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I'm a mid-career software professional (architect level, 10 years experience), US citizen, and contemplating a change. I would like to know the feasibility of working for an NGO, doing technological infrastructure in the third-world.
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posted by jivadravya
on Oct 28, 2010 -
9 answers
What organizations/NGOs are there in Japan that will help with planning a community service trip?
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posted by tayoot
on Oct 9, 2010 -
2 answers
Where can I find information about funding for the Millennium Development Goals?
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posted by msk1985
on Sep 23, 2010 -
1 answer
Help me find an NGO like Penn's
Haiti project to volunteer over the Dec.-New Years' period. The reason I can't do J/P is because my two sons (18 and 21) will be joining me and they don't allow volunteers under the age of 21.
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posted by victors
on Sep 11, 2010 -
10 answers
When has an NGO affected real change? When have they actually solved problems? Can you give me some success stories?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 24, 2010 -
13 answers
Can NGOs get beyond the dollars and cents of fundraising and really be creative, dynamic, fun places to work? Is it wrong to want to work for a Threadless/startup-style nonprofit? Also: Am I just asking the wrong questions?
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posted by Political Funny Man
on Apr 12, 2010 -
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What reputable NGOs offer internships or volunteer positions for summer this late in the year? I am an undergrad in need of an internship abroad (preferably in an Arabic-speaking country) for summer 2010. Really, I'm open to any type of foreign adventure, as long as it involves international travel, has an end product (paper, article, professional experience, etc), and is not insanely dangerous (no traveling to war zones alone, though traveling to war zones with government or NGO support is totally cool). Why did I not apply earlier, you ask?
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posted by cirgue
on Apr 5, 2010 -
7 answers
Can you help my mother's church reestablish contact with leadership in the community of Rosette in Haiti?
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posted by anastasiav
on Mar 15, 2010 -
2 answers
[Help-me-plan-my-life filter] Q1: What should I do with my life? Q2: Which College should I attend? {intl relief/dev or photography related}
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posted by hasna
on Jan 8, 2010 -
7 answers
My roommate is going to be in Tanzania for 6 months to work with a local NGO. I would like to give him something small he can take with him before he leaves in January. What useful item will he be without access to then that I can give to him now?
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posted by bradly
on Dec 25, 2009 -
11 answers
Are the NGO executive job listings in the Economist real or is it just some sort of legal requirement that they must advertise? How about the science jobs listed in New Scientist?
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posted by smackfu
on Oct 5, 2009 -
7 answers
NGOfilter: I think I've discovered my vocation - the question is, how do I go about achieving it?
Lots of background, questions from clueless young person and more.
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posted by monocot
on Aug 7, 2009 -
7 answers
I'm looking for a human rights NGO to work for in the Francophone world. My preference is for a Francophone Arab country, but I'm open to any option that would be a good work experience. Does anyone have experience or other knowledge of NGOs they would recommend?
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posted by totalbs247
on May 24, 2009 -
5 answers
What is the most cost-effective charity I can donate money to online, in terms of welfare increased per euro donated?
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posted by SamuelBowman
on May 13, 2009 -
8 answers
i want to live/work with indigenous peoples in the amazon, write literature, and honor my immigrant parents by avoiding a hedonistic/freewheeling lifestyle. how do i do all these things?
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posted by jiayeeng
on Sep 7, 2008 -
19 answers
Chasing funding and attracting sponsors / donors for an NGO: European Union / Bulgarian / educational context. Please, teach me?
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posted by Meatbomb
on May 18, 2008 -
7 answers
Inspired somewhat by threads
here and
here, I'm winding down a career in corporate training and development and want to wind up my work life in international development, without going back to school (I already have a masters). How can I start a network in this area?
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posted by Xurando
on Mar 5, 2008 -
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It’s that time - the beginning of the last semester before I graduate from collee. It’s time to find a job or graduate school program and plot out the rest of my life. A renewed interest in charity and decreased interest in psychology, my chosen field of study, have led me to question my planned life course. Open my mind to what I might be able to do with my life.
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posted by charmston
on Jan 7, 2008 -
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I am a college student going to school in Manhattan, and I'm looking for an internship for this coming spring semester. I am a third year political science major with interests in technology, development, and journalism. At the moment I am studying and travelling abroad in India and Nepal, and I've gotten pretty much fluent in Nepali. Does anyone know of a cool New York based NGO that might have use for someone who knows Nepali language? General advice on finding NGOs in the New York area to intern for is also appreciated.
posted by Hollow
on Nov 24, 2007 -
5 answers
What is the best way for me - a gay man living in a country where I don't speak much of the language and where gay people are relatively repressed - to promote greater rights for gay people here?
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posted by mdonley
on Sep 30, 2007 -
17 answers
Could someone recommend options for very cheap website design for a Non-Profit/NGO?
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posted by sk381
on Aug 28, 2007 -
6 answers
How does one groom oneself for development/aid work in developing countries? What are your experiences (or resources for experiences) landing positions with NGOs, and the difference between bottom-up and top-down approaches for contact?
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posted by iamck
on Jun 28, 2007 -
4 answers
I work for an NGO that is interested in holding a contest for developers and programmers to create a social networking widget. Does anyone know of how and where to advertise such a contest?
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posted by wheresdabeefy
on May 1, 2007 -
14 answers
I need information on a non-profit organisation that sets up small-scale hydroelectric generators in developing countries.
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posted by nomis
on Apr 17, 2007 -
5 answers
Please help me find a good organization to volunteer at in San Francisco! Preferably one in the Mission District and that serves underprivileged children.
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posted by fdhidalgo
on Aug 20, 2006 -
6 answers
How can I start an NGO in Canada?
posted by hoder
on Dec 12, 2003 -
3 answers
