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This is a community for those interested in all areas of Non-Profit, Education & Public Sector to explore news, resources and events from the CDO, SOM Clubs and broader Yale.

  • Non-Profit

  • Education

  • Public Sector

  • Students interested in the Non-Profit space often pursue a range of opportunities including operations, finance, fundraising, and strategy through roles in government, consulting firms, foundations, hospitals and charities.

    Sample employers include: Ashoka, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Clinton Health Access Intiative, Coalition for Green Capital, Eat the Change, Kiva, RedF, Robin Hood Foundation, Sesame Workshop, Bridgespan, Wellspring and WWF.

  • Students with an interest in Education often find themselves exploring roles in Education Consulting, Fundraising, Policy, Reform, and Technology among others.

    Sample employers include: Bellwether Education Partners, Coursera, Education Pioneers, Empower Schools, Huron, Kahoot!, Ongoza, Outschool, Tyton Partners, Uncommon Schools and uConnect.

  • B school graduates find a path into a variety of roles in the public sector, which often hires analysts, advisors and project managers.

    Students interested in the space explore roles in Strategy, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management and Leadership. Skills are applied to long-rang planning or other important public administration functions to understand and engage with business stakeholders.

    Operating at the intersection of government and business can differentiate you in your private sector career:

    • – Analyzing impact of a government policy for equities research pitch
    • – Providing management consulting to major government clients
    • – Working with governments to develop social entrepreneurship ventures in a developing nation.

    Sample employers include: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve System, City of New York, Presidential Management Fellowship, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), World Bank, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), United Nations, U.S. Congress and Office of the President.

Insights for Employers: Recruiting Business Talent Matters in the Education and EdTech Industries

Graduates from MBA and graduate business programs are increasingly stepping into critical roles across the education industry —serving as principals, system-level leaders, education-focused business leaders, founders of ed-tech startups, and policy influencers. What sets them apart is not just functional …

By Norma Atkinson
Norma Atkinson Employer Partnerships Manager
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How to Pitch Yourself to an Employer

When you’re highly interested in a specific company, pitching yourself effectively requires a combination of research, relationship-building, and a compelling narrative that demonstrates your value. Whether you’re aiming for an internship, full-time role, or even a project-based opportunity, here’s a …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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What Does it Take to be a Chief of Staff

Ask ten executives what their Chief of Staff does, and you’ll get ten different answers. Ask ten Chiefs of Staff what makes someone succeed in the role, and you’ll hear the same word: ambiguity.

In a recent conversation with three …

By Elizabeth Sena
Elizabeth Sena Career Coach, Working Professionals
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Thank you for participating in the Yale SOM Economic Development Symposium!

The Yale School of Management student organizers did an amazing job bringing together industry professionals and students for a day of insights, sharing, and collaboration.  

Likely you met many talented SOMers at the conference who would be great additions to your team. I am in the Economic Development …

By Nursen Demiroz
Nursen Demiroz Employer Partnerships Manager
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Thank you for participating in the Yale SOM Philanthropy Conference last week!

The Yale School of Management student organizers did an amazing job bringing together industry professionals and students for a day of insights, sharing, and collaboration.  

Likely you met many talented SOMers at the conference who would be great additions to your team. I lead Employer Partnerships in the …

By Rebecca Stekloff
Rebecca Stekloff Senior Director, Employer Partnerships
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