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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.

    Student 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.

Key skills needed to navigate ever present change in nonprofits 

Change is constant in the nonprofit world. Whether it’s adapting to new funding realities, expanding programs, or responding to shifts in community needs, nonprofit leaders tackle change daily. They must guide their organizations through transformation while staying true to their …

By Norma Atkinson
Norma Atkinson Employer Partnerships Manager
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Get a Job at Robinhood: Interview Process and Top Questions

Learn how to prepare for Robinhood interviews with this in-depth guide.

Verified: This guide was created with the help of a Robinhood interviewer.

Robinhood is a fintech company with a wonderfully democratic mission: to make financial markets accessible to …

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Recruiting for Government roles in 2025

U.S. Federal government recruiting for 2025 has become “wait and see.” Traditional recruiting with the United States Secret Service and FBI Special Advisor program is on hold this fall, however recruiters are available to speak with those interested pursuing these …

By Norma Atkinson
Norma Atkinson Employer Partnerships Manager
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Non-Profit and Education Opportunities for 2025

The Non-Profit industry is comprised of a variety of organizations, charities and foundations that are mission driven and strive to serve their communities. Employment opportunities include a multitude of functions and roles that serve purpose in these organizations.

Education Consulting …

By Norma Atkinson
Norma Atkinson Employer Partnerships Manager
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20 Economic Development Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Common Economic Development Specialist interview questions, how to answer them, and sample answers from a certified career coach.

For more on this article visit https://interviewprep.org/economic-development-specialist-interview-questions

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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