INTERNATIONAL CAREERS IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

General Information About Nonprofit Organizations and Careers
What are NPO's, NGO's and PVO's
What makes the nonprofit sector different
Is International nonprofit employment for you
What is it like to work for a nonprofit organization
What job skills are needed in the nonprofit sector
Typical careers in nonprofit organizations
What types of nonprofit organizations and careers are available
Seven steps to a career in international nonprofit
Links to nonprofit careers
Alphabetical listing of top international nonprofit organizations

General Information About Nonprofit Organizations & Careers

• Nonprofit organizations make a difference in people's lives by providing a public service.
• There are an estimated 1.2 million nonprofit organizations in the United States and between 500,000 and 1 million more worldwide.
• The nonprofit sector employs about 10 million people and employment in the nonprofit sector is
  expected to grow faster than in the for-profit or government sectors.
• Annual salaries range from minimal room & board to over $200,000.
• Approximately 32% of all nonprofit positions are professional (white-collar) positions.

Career Facts about nonprofit organizations:

• Hire specialists and generalists, such as liberal arts majors.
• Tend to be located in New York, Washington, DC, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
• Hire most of their workers in the Northeast.
• Are program-oriented and committed to a cause or movement.
• Survive on precarious funding sources.
• Employ most workers in the U.S. even when they have international offices.
• Provide long-term and short-term experiences.

International nonprofit organizations are involved with social problems of the world including:

In addition to social problems, nonprofit organizations also deal with:

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WHAT ARE NPO's, NGO's and PVO's?

Three terms you'll hear frequently are: Nonprofit organization or NPO; Non-governmental organization or
NGO; and private voluntary organization or PVO.

PVO's and NGO's are essentially the same: they use private and public funding to support their work in
developing countries. NPO's provide many of the same services but have tax-exempt status in the United
States and may be managed or structured differently. For the purposes of this website we will refer to
them generically as nonprofit organizations.

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WHAT MAKES THE NONPROFIT SECTOR DIFFERENT?

• Not for profit
• Come in all sizes but generally understaffed
• Informal hiring and training systems
• Unstable support based on fundraising
• Staff idealism

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IS INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT EMPLOYMENT FOR YOU?

It takes a special person to succeed in the international nonprofit sector. Nonprofit workers tend to be
independent, enthusiastic self-starters. They bring additional values to their work including:

• Commitment to a cause.
• Adaptability.
• An interest in helping others.
• Not guided by material goals.

SOME QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF:

Have you experienced a different culture? Did you enjoy it?

Have you ever lived under difficult conditions or worked with people whose style of living is quite different
from yours?

What cause would you like to work for? What is important to you?

With what type of agency and in what location would you like to work?

Do you enjoy working with a variety of people from all walks of life?

Can you adapt to changing circumstances?

Are you innovative? Creative? Resourceful?

Do you have strong transferable skills? Can you do a variety of jobs?

Can you work both independently and as part of a team when necessary?

Would you enjoy having primary responsibility for a project?

Do you value helping others over money?

Do you have a lot of energy, motivation, and commitment?

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WHAT'S IT LIKE TO WORK FOR A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION?

The advantages and disadvantages of nonprofit employment are as varied as the agencies themselves.
Consider the following list of characteristics of the nonprofit sector and see where you fit in:

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

Advice on nonprofit work from those in the field:

• Be willing to start anywhere.
• Don't consider any position beneath your experience or education. You can learn a lot in any job.
• When you start at a low level you get a chance to do everything and develop skills you'll use the rest of your career.
• Remember that most nonprofit workers are overworked: a few people must do the work of many.
• The competition for jobs is very strong: acquire a lot of volunteer experience.
• Don't focus on money. If that's your goal, get out of the field.
• Do your homework. Gather as much information on an organization as you can.
• Technical skills are important, but organizations recognize and support the person who has commitment and motivation.
• Realize that your work will never be finished.

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WHAT JOB SKILLS ARE NEEDED IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR?

Skills most relevant to the international nonprofit organizations are:

• Previous in-country experience
• One to two year's experience in development
• Graduate study or degree in relevant field
• Ability to speak a foreign language
• Management training and experience- not necessarily an M.B.A., but at least continuing education in
  management

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TYPICAL CAREERS IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

TEACHING/COUNSELING
Elementary/Secondary/Postsecondary Teacher; Special Education Teacher; Program Instructor; Tutor; Education Specialist; Case Management Support Worker; Counselor; Community Service Worker; Substance Abuse Worker; Outreach Coordinator; Residential Counselor; Child Care Worker; Art, Music, or Dance Therapist.

FUNDRAISING/BUSINESS
Director of Development; Business Consultant; Accountant; Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations; Director of Planned Giving; Director of Annual Giving; Prospect Researcher; Senior Gifts Coordinator; Director of Donor Coordination and Research; Fundraising Writer; Financial Assistant; Marketing Representative.

PROGRAMMING
Executive Director; Day Care Director; Coordination of Leadership and Development Activities;
Legislative Issues Coordinator; Program Coordinator; Recreation Activities Leader; Youth Director; Membership Development Director; Campus Organizer; Community Organizer; Volunteer Services Coordinator; Field Representative; Environmental Activist; Director of Community Development; Office Manager.

PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNICATION
Political Writer; Press Assistant; Educational Director; Director of Public Relations; Director of Alumni Relations; Director of Communications; Writer/Editor; Promotions Coordinator; Director for Public Information; Education Programs Coordinator; Director of Media Relations.

HEALTH CARE & RESEARCH
Physical Therapist; Scientist; Speech Pathologist; Research Assistant; Physician; Nurse;
Statistician.

MISCELLANEOUS
Attorney; Lobbyist; Computer Programmer; Canvasser; Accountant; Business Manager; Artist; Performer; Economist.

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WHAT TYPES OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND CAREERS ARE AVAILABLE?

ASSOCIATIONS
Professional associations are often overlooked by job seekers but employ more than one million people. Most associations are located in Washington, DC, New York City, and Chicago, and like other nonprofit organizations range in size from one employee to over a thousand. Associations serve as a clearinghouse for information about an industry, a field or a cause. They sponsor conventions, professional certificate programs, and continuing education programs. They produce publications and audio-visual materials to further knowledge and increase awareness of the profession or cause. They often provide employment referral and mentoring services and may publish a newsletter with job openings.

Typical staff positions in an association include positions in research, marketing, fundraising,
communications, special projects, volunteer programs, information and referral, and training.
Administrative and management positions include directors of the aforementioned staffs, and executive positions such president or CEO, vice-president, and director of finance. Conference coordinators are also employed by larger associations. Strong oral and written communication skills are needed.

FOUNDATIONS
There are four types of foundations: independent, company-sponsored, operating, and community-based. Most foundations have a treasurer, controller, vice-president, investment officer, and attorney. They also have staffs for communication, fund-raising, research, and programming. In some cases, these staffs are large; in others, one person may serve virtually every role.

An independent foundation receives its funding from a single private source, usually a family or an individual and sponsors grants in social, educational, religious or other areas.
A company-sponsored foundation is funded by a profit-making company. Some corporate giving or philanthropy programs are operated through the public affairs department. Large corporate foundations have separate staff who are exclusively employed through the foundation. Often, however, foundations are managed by someone in another department with responsibilities outside the foundation area.

An operating foundation is actually an internal revenue service designation for funds or endowments supporting research, social welfare, or other direct services. A community foundation is similar to an independent foundation in that it usually focuses on social, educational, religious or other charitable issues, but has many donors instead of a single one and often operates as a public charity.

Many foundations support international causes. The subject index of The Foundations Directory (New York: The Foundation Center, 1994) lists several international topics including international development, law, relief, studies, and immigration. Specific geographic locations for which funding is available include Africa, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Caribbean, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Haiti, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latin America, Mexico, Middle East, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, South Pacific, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Check your library for the Foundations Directory, the International Foundation Directory, and The Foundation
1000 for a complete listing of major foundations.

RESEARCH AND POLICY ORGANIZATIONS
Research and policy organizations support research and information acquisition to influence and educate people about a variety of issues including cultural studies, private and public policy, transportation, mathematics, medicine, social service, science, engineering, agriculture, environment, life sciences, and foreign policy. Some groups actively lobby and disseminate information; others are more passive and simply publish monographs or conduct research. They can be nonpartisan or promote a particular point of view. Most policy/research organizations have a board of directors, president, vice-president, and various staff for fund-raising, lobbying, research, and writing.

Typical positions include: senior and junior researcher/analyst, research associate, and editor. Go to your library and ask for the International Research Centers Directory published by Gale Research Inc. This excellent reference contains information on over 7000 research centers worldwide.

DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Development organizations "help people help themselves." They focus on health care, education, food supply and agricultural development, income and employment issues. Within these general categories, many positions are possible including ones which focus on small business development, nutrition, livestock methods, community planning, and political development. Support staff and coordinators are often based at the national headquarters in the United States, while the area manager and fieldworkers work abroad.

A technical degree in such areas as social work, agriculture, nutrition, or community planning is needed for this field. Due to the great interest in this area and a limited number of paying positions, it is a difficult field to enter. The rewards are great, however, both personally and professionally.

Consider applying to the Peace Corps.
The Peace Corps is considered an excellent training ground for future employment in the development field.

Consider volunteering for a development agency.
Intern positions are sometimes available in the United States and some international volunteer positions might be available as well.

ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
Environmental research organizations compile and analyze data about environmental hazards,
preservation, and waste. They provide educational programs, conferences, publications, policy
proposals, and other services to promote awareness of environmental issues. Many have strong media staff which feed information to the international media to increase public awareness. Staffs are usually small and involved in a variety of issues, so most environmental agencies look for generalists with science or social science backgrounds and an interest in environment causes.

Cyber-Sierra Provides links to natural resources-related international jobs.

Envirolink Provides access to hundreds of organizations and information

Sustainable Development Job Bank and Information Clearinghouse for International Development Careers.

HEALTH AND POPULATION ORGANIZATIONS
Health and population organizations provide direct medical care, train medical staff in the other countries and provide health-related counseling. Causes supported include nutrition, public health/public planning, maternal and child care, family planning, and epidemiology. Although general administrative positions are available, most positions require health-related work experience and a degree in a health or medical related field.

YOUTH-ORIENTED ORGANIZATIONS
Youth organizations focus on exchange, education, and welfare. Many provide work-study experiences abroad for young American citizens, exchange programs for international youth to visit the United States, and cultural and sports-related programming. Positions are limited as many of these agencies are small, but most do not require a specialized degree or experience.

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SEVEN STEPS TO A CAREER IN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT

1. HAVE A CLEAR IDEA OF WHO YOU ARE
Identify your skills and know what values matter most to you. Are your skills and values similar to other nonprofit workers?

2. RESEARCH
Learn as much as possible about the sector, and specifically the organizations which interest you the most.

Read books, newspaper articles, journals, annual reports, pamphlets on programs-- anything about the sector. To determine how well-run an organization is, see how much of its revenue is spent on programming, versus how much is spent on overhead (salaries, etc.) and fundraising.

The best charities spend over 60% of their income on programs. Compile a list of nonprofit organizations to contact for more information. Use the list at the end of this section to start identifying some agencies.

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3. INFORMATION INTERVIEW
Interview nonprofit workers about their careers

Identify several organizations where you'd like to work, and ask for names and addresses of former or current workers from the program.

Contact them and do an information interview.

Develop a list of questions to answer about potential employers.
How is the organization funded? How secure is the funding? How many years has it
been in service?

Who manages the organization and what is the management structure like?

What is the philosophical mission of the group? Is there a political or religious agenda?

Can I support the mission of the group?

In what countries does the organization operate? Where are the headquarters? What percentage of the jobs is "in the field"?

Is there a formal training program or will I learn "on-the-job"?

What type of supervision will I receive?

What living arrangements are provided, if any?

What visas or paperwork will I need and can the organization assist with this process?

What health regulations do I need to be aware of to work in my country of interest?

Do I have to sign a contract to work a certain length of time? What happens if I can't complete your service time?

Can the organization help me defer my student loan?

What health insurance is provided?

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4. GAIN EXPERIENCE, PREFERABLY IN THE INTERNATIONAL SECTOR
Many organizations need help answering phones and mail, providing social services translation services, organizing and fund-raising, writing newsletters, and gathering research.

Consider working, volunteering or doing an internship at:
A community agency which serves an international population.

Local churches which sponsor programs for immigrants.

Programs sponsored by the Office of Economic Opportunity such as Head Start, legal services, health centers, and programs for migrant workers.

International development or volunteer agencies.

Consider a three to six month international assignment which will allow you to immerse yourself in another culture, give of yourself, and experience working very hard for little or no money. You will learn a lot about the world, and the network of government and nonprofit agencies. If you enjoy this, you're meant to work in international development!

To find a position locally, look in your phone book (try the blue pages) for listings under language, cultural, immigration, international, or human services. Call several agencies and ask if they have any programs which deal with people from other cultures. Ask to meet with someone to discuss volunteer opportunities.

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5. WRITE YOUR RESUME
Focus your resume on the skills and experiences valued by nonprofit organizations. Be sure to mention all international experiences including volunteer, education, exchange, and employment. Highlight anything you have done which demonstrates a commitment to the organization's cause or the nonprofit sector.

6. INTERVIEW
Know as much as possible about the organization, and its purpose.
Ask questions which show you have researched the organization.
Convey a sense of concern and commitment to the organization's cause.

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7. KEEP LEARNING

Develop your language skills. Languages particularly sought after are Spanish, French, Eastern European, and Native American dialects.

Take courses and research issues relevant to international development and international relations.

Look for courses in nonprofit service, volunteerism, or management. You might also be able to
complete an independent study or internship in a nonprofit-related area.

Investigate an M.B.A. or a master's degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social work, or health care administration.

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LINKS FOR NONPROFIT CAREERS

Nonprofit Career Resources and Links
Internet Nonprofit Center -Features current news, a nonprofit locator, and a nonprofit library.
Nonprofit Career Network
Idealist -Non-profit jobs, volunteer info.
GuideStar -Various non-profit job opportunities
Opportunities NOCs -Non-profit organizations classifieds
The Non-Profit Times -Monthly publication which lists jobs in non-profits
About.com Guide to Careers in Nonprofit
Nonprofit Marketing Careers -Excellent site for general overview of nonprofit organizations. Designed for
those considering a career in marketing, but with links that will appeal to others. Includes a list of the top
nonprofit organizations.
National Charities Information Bureau -Promotes informed giving and charitable integrity
The Foundation Center -Foundations represent a significant source of interesting positions for liberal
arts majors. This site contains links to the major foundations with employment opportunities.
American Society of Association Executives -Associations represent a significant source of employment
in the nonprofit sector.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy -Listings of jobs in Fundraising, Grants and Foundation positions, Public
Relations
The Chronicle of Higher Education -In addition to job openings in higher ed, this site also contains jobs
in museums, research centers, foundations, etc.
Job/Internship Bank for Volunteer Managers -International volunteer management positions.
Peace Corps The Peace Corps offers challenging and interesting jobs abroad providing program support, administrative services, recruitment, and managing overseas offices.
The American Red Cross -Serves the international community. All international volunteer opportunities
are arranged through your local chapter. Currently, about 70 delegates are working in more than 20
foreign countries.

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF TOP INTERNATIONAL
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

HOW TO USE THIS LIST

• Start by looking through the list and review the websites of the organizations which might interest you.
• Contact the organization and ask them to send you information on their programs and services. You are more likely to receive a response if you enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope or a dollar to help defray expenses. Remember nonprofit organizations do not have the money to send a lot of mailings.
• If the organization is located near you, or you can visit the city in which it's located, see if you can meet with someone to discuss opportunities for volunteering or an internship. Many nonprofit organizations hire from their volunteer and intern staffs when a position opens up, so being a part of their team would give you an advantage.

REMEMBER: THE LIST IS A STARTING POINT. IT IS PROVIDED TO ACQUAINT YOU WITH THE
VAST AMOUNT OF OPPORTUNITIES WORTH CONSIDERATION.

A

Academy for Educational Development- Education
ACCESS: A Security Information Service- Government
Accion International (AITEC)- Computer Technology
ACORN- Reform
ADE Adventist Development and Relief Agency International- Relief
The Africa Fund- Pol., Eco., & Social Justice
African Medical & Research Foundation (AMREF)- Medical
African Wildlife Foundation- Environmental
The African-American Institute- Country/Cultural Relations
Africare, Inc.- Aid
Aga Kahn Foundation- Social Development
Agricultural Cooperative Development International- Agricultural
AIESEC U.S., Inc.- Employment
Alan Guttmacher Institute- Sexual & Reproductive Health Care
America's Development Foundation- Democracy through Aid
America-Mideast Educational and Training Service, Inc. (AMIDEAST)- Country/Cultural Relations
Director of Personnel- Integration
AMIDEAST- Country/Cultural Relations
American Council for Nationalities Services -Education
American Dental Association International Outreach- Medical
American Enterprise Institute For Public Research (AEI)- Political
American Friends Service Committee, Inc.- Exchange programs
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. (JDC)- Jewish Aid
American Jewish World Service- Poverty, Hunger, Disease
American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA)- Aid displaced Palestinians
American ORT Federation (Education for Life)- Education
American Red Cross International Services- Medical
American Refugee Committee (ARC)- Refugee Assistance
American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF)- Country/Cultural Relations
Americas Society- Country/Cultural Relations
Amnesty International U.S.A. (AI-USA)- Human Rights
ANERA- Aid displaced Palestinians
Appropriate Technology International (ATI) - Agriculture
Arms Control Association (ACA)- Arms Control Policies
The Asia Foundation- Peaceful Development of Asia
The Asia Society- Country/Cultural Relations
ATA (Aid to Artisans)- Opportunities for Craftspeople
The Atlantic Council of the United States- Political

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B

Baptist World Alliance- Religious Freedom
Overseas Development Network (ODN)- Developmental
Bikes Not Bombs- Transportation
Bread for the World- Hunger
Brethren Volunteer Service- Religious Freedom
Church of the Brethren General Board- Religious Freedom
The Brookings Institution- Political
Brother's Brother Foundation- Relief Supplies, Money

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C

CARE, Inc.- Humanitarian; poverty
Caribbean Conservation Corp.- Environmental
Catholic Medical Mission Board, Inc.- Medical
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)- Poverty
Center for Defense Information- Political Intl. Cooperation
Center for International Development & Environment - Country Development
Center For Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)- Solutions Political Problems
Center for Third World Organizing- Racial Justice
Centre for Development and Population Activities- Services for Women
The Chicago Council on Foreign Relations- Political
Childreach- Poverty
Children's Survival Fund, Inc. Relief - Hunger, Disease, Suffering
China Institute In America- Cultural/Country Relations
Christian Children's Fund- Childrens Relief Education, Medical, Poverty
Christian Foundation for Children- Poverty
Christian Reformed World Relief Committee- Disaster Relief
Church World Service- Refugee Relief
Citizens Democracy Corps (CDC)- Disaster Relief
Commission On Security And Cooperation In Europe (CSCE)- Political
Compassion International- Poverty
Concern America- Poverty
Cooperative Housing Foundation- Housing Relief
Council For a Liveable World- Arms Control
Council For Inter-American Security (CIS)
The Council On Foreign Relations- Political

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D

Delegation of the Commission of the European Communities- Political - Country/Cultural Relations
Delphi International- Sales Provider
Dental Health International- Health Care
Direct Relief International (DRI)- Disaster Relief - Poverty
Dooley Foundation/INTERMED-USA, Inc.- Medical Assistance

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E-F

East-West Center (EWC)- Country/Cultural Relations
Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society- Economic Aid
Environmental Defense Fund- Environmental
Episcopal Church of the U.S.A.- Religious Freedom
The Episcopal Migration Ministries- Relief for refugees
Episcopal Church Volunteers For Mission- Religious Service
Family Health International- Health
Farmer to Farmer- Farming
Farmworker Health Services Inc.
Father Wasson's Orphans (Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos)- Economic aid for Orphans
Fellowship of Reconciliation- Fellowship for Freedom
Food for the Hungry, Inc.- Relief: Hunger
Food for the Poor- Relief: Hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean
Foreign Policy Association (FPA)- Education: international issues
Foster Parents Plan International- Economic aid: Child sponsorship
Foundation for International Community Assistance- Relief: Poverty
Foundation for the People of the South Pacific- health care
Fourth World Movement- Relief: Poverty
Freedom From Hunger Foundation- Relief: Hunger and poverty
Freedom House- Religious Freedom
Frontiers Foundation Inc./Operation Beaver- Affordable housing aid and educational improvements

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G-H

Goodwill Industries of America- Aid in job-placement with profits from donations
Habitat for Humanity International- Aid poverty housing
The Hansard Society For Parliamentary Government- Education
Heifer Project International- Hunger
Helen Keller International- Aid for the blind
The Heritage Foundation- Political
HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society)- Aid for persecuted immigrants
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation- Education
Hudson Institute- research on political policies
Human Rights Watch- Freedom and Rights
The Hunger Project- Hunger

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I

International Association of Exchange Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)- Educational
opportunities abroad
Institute for East-West Studies- Education: International issues
Institute For Food and Development Policy/Food First- Activists
Institute for International Cooperation and Development- International Volunteers
Institute for International Development, Inc.- Relief: international growth
Institute For International Economics- Education: international economic policy
Institute for Policy Studies- Democracy through movement
Institute of Cultural Affairs- International Education
Institute of European & Asian Studies- Study Abroad, Education
Institute of International Education- International Education: Exchange programs
Interaction/American Council for Voluntary International Action - International relief : refugees, etc.
Interchurch Medical Assistance, Inc.- Medical relief for the poor
Interfaith Office on Accompaniment Education, Scholar Exchange program
International Agricultural Exchange- Rural Exchange program
International Aid, Inc.- international relief
International Catholic Migration Commission- refugee relief work
International Center for Research on Women- poverty reduction, aids work
International Christian Youth Exchange- youth mobility, intercultural learning and international voluntary
service
International Development Enterprises
International Executive Service Corps (IESC)- Global commitment to free enterprise
International Eye Foundation- expands eye care services
International Foundation For Electoral Systems- encourage national and international democracy
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction- rural reconstruction
International Medical Corps
International Planned Parenthood Federation- global humanitarian organization, provide healthcare to
needy
Western Hemisphere Region, Inc.- Provide planned parenthood in Latin America
International Reading Association- promotes literacy
International Rescue Committee- refugee relief
International Voluntary Services- promotes volunteering in government
Interns For Peace- training community development peace workers
Interplast- provides free reconstructive plastic surgery for needy children and adults in developing
countries

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J-K

Japan Information Center- Provides cultural info on Japan
Jesuit Volunteer Corps- work against poverty
Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)- fights politically for needs of baltics

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L-M

Language for Eastern European Development (LEED)
Laubach Literacy International- literacy
Los Ninos- adoption international
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service- aid for refugee children
Lutheran Volunteer Corps- faith based, work for social justice
Lutheran World Ministries- Lutheran ministry
Lutheran World Relief- improve living conditions globally
MADRE- Women /human rights org.
MAP International- promoting the total health of people living in the world's poorest communities.
Marin Interfaith Task Force on Central America- humanitarian aid projects
Maryknoll Lay Missioners- mission movement helps poor in the world
Mennonite Central Committee- relief, service and peace agency
Mennonite Economic Development Associates, Inc.- economic develop program
Mennonite Voluntary Service- voluntary service program in Mennonite circles.
Mercy Corps International- aid for poverty
Meridian International Center- promote international understanding
Middle East Institute- promote understanding between the peoples of the Middle East and America.
Mission Volunteers/Overseas Mission Volunteers/USA- cannot find it

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N-0

National Audubon Society- to conserve and restore natural ecosystems
National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA)- help people understand how they can use the
cooperative model to improve their lives and their communities
National Council of Negro Women- help woman in Africa to improve their life quality.
National Council On International Health- medical awareness
The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations- Cultural/Country Relations
National Wildlife Federation- Environment
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)- Environment
The Nature Conservancy- Environment
Near East Foundation- Poverty in Africa and Middle East
Opportunities Industrialization Centers International, Inc.(OIC)- no working link
Operation Crossroads Africa, Inc.- poverty relief
Operation USA- disaster relief
Opportunity International- poverty
Option- NOT nonprofit
Overseas Development Council (ODC)- political research
Overseas Education Fund- Education
Oxfam America- Hunger

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P-Q

Pan American Development Foundation- impoverished children in Latin America and Caribbean
Partners of The Americas- Country/Culture relations
Partnership for Productivity International- n/a
Passionist Lay Missioners- poverty and faith - religious
Pathfinder International- reproductive health
Peace Brigades International-North America Project- anti-racism; country/cultural relations
Peacework- cultural/country relations through volunteering
The Pearl S. Buck Foundation- impoverished children country/cultural relations
People to People Health Foundation, Inc (Project HOPE)- health education
Health Sciences Education Center- education
Phelps-Stokes Fund- education
Plan International n/a
Planned Parenthood Federation Of America- reproductive care education and assistance
Planning Assistance, Inc. n/a
Plenty USA- farming
Population Action International- political and financial support of individual rights
Population Council- reproductive health & population research
The Population Institute- reduce overpopulation
Director of Future Leaders Program- health care
Population Reference Bureau, Inc. (PRB)- educating people internationally on population growth
The Presidential Management Intern Program (PMI)- government career experience
U.S. Office of Personnel /Management- Employment
Program for Appropriate Technology in Health- Reproductive health care
Project Concern International- poverty
Project HOPE (People To People Health Foundation)- Medical book donation to health care- givers
internationally
Proyecto Libertad- immigration assistance

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R-S

Refugee Policy Group (RPG)-n/a
River Blindness Foundation- n/a
Salvation Army World Service Office- helping others provide relief
Save the Children Federation, Inc.- international relief and development
Science for Nicaragua- n/a
Service Civil International- cultural/country relations
Innisfree Village- adults with mental disabilities
Sister Cities International- cultural/country relations
Society For International Development (SID)- temporarily unavailable

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T

Technoserve, Inc.- promote entrepreneurship
in poor, rural areas
The Lisle Fellowship, Inc.- country/cultural relations
The Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief- no central website
The Episcopal Church Center- religious (doesn't seem non- profit)
The Seva Foundation- poverty
The Training Exchange- environment
Thomas A. Dooley Foundation/Intermed-USA- political service
Tolstoy Foundation, Inc.- international refugee relief
The Trickle Up Program- poverty

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U-V-W

U.S. Catholic Conference Office of Migration and Refugee Services- refugee relief
U.S. Committee For Refugees- refugee relief
U.S. Committee For UNICEF- health care for children
U.S. Feed Grains Council- farming in relation to u.s. economics
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee- human rights - political
United Church Board for World Ministries- promote church
Overseas Personnel Office- n/a
United Farm Workers- agriculture
United Methodist Committee on Relief- relief
United Nations Headquarters Internship Program- help graduate students get careers with the UN
United Nations Volunteers- assist UN peace projects
Urban Institute- economic and social policy research
Ursuline Companions in Mission- poverty relief
United Service Organization (USO)- aid service members
USO World Headquarters- (World USO organization - halfway down the
page) cultural awareness, services for military members
Visions in Action- developing countries
Voices on the Border- poverty in El Salvador
Volunteers For Peace (VIP)- international education, relief
International Workcamps- same as above
Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance- economic growth through agriculture and business
Volunteers in Technical Assistance, Inc. (VITA)- financially help impoverished to help themselves
Volunteer Workcamp Association of Ghana- Agriculture
Washington Office On Africa (WOA)- reform American policies toward Africa
Washington Office On Latin America (WOLA)- political aid in Latin America
Winrock International Institute for International Development- economic improvement & environmental
Witness for Peace- political rights internationally
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom (WILPF)- political reform
World Association of Girl Scouts- enable girls and women to become leaders
World Concern- emergency relief and development
World Council of Credit Unions- global awareness of the advantages to credit unions
World Education- education resources
World Learning, Inc.- education resources
World Neighbors, Inc. - hunger, poverty, disease
World Policy Institute- political education
World Rehabilitation Fund, Inc.- rehabilitation for disable persons
World Relief Corporation- evangelical relief
World Resources Institute- environmental
World Vision International- aid impoverished children
World Vision Relief and Development, Inc.- religious education/poverty
World Wildlife Fund-U.S.- environment
WorldTeach, Inc.- education
Worldwatch Institute- environmental

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X-Y-Z

YMCA International Program Services- educate youth
Youth For Understanding (YFU)- youth exchange
YMCA Intern Abroad Programme International- n/a
YMCA of Greater Metropolitan Washington- country/cultural awareness and individual development
Zero Population Growth (ZPG)- new name: Population Connection
population stabilization

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Dr. Kate Brooks, Director, Liberal Arts Career Services, University of Texas at Austin