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. [more inside]
posted by pinterecki on Mar 10, 2013 - 6 answers

Non-profit group buying? Do it myself or use a service thats out there? [more inside]
posted by meta x zen on Oct 13, 2012 - 1 answer

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

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? [more inside]
posted by Political Funny Man on Apr 12, 2010 - 9 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. [more inside]
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? [more inside]
posted by totalbs247 on May 24, 2009 - 5 answers

501(c) status for non-US NGOs? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on May 22, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I work in economic development in Latin America? [more inside]
posted by Ashley801 on May 11, 2008 - 2 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? [more inside]
posted by iamck on Jun 28, 2007 - 4 answers