Resources for Candidates

For candidates who wish to enter or advance in the development field, Leodas Search Group recommends the following resources as a means to gain information and begin networking.
Professional, Certifying, and Training Organizations
Advancement Resources, LLC		A provider of research-based training workshops for the development field, serving leading universities and medical centers.

Association of Fundraising Professionals		Serves the profession by promoting standards, raising awareness, supporting legislation, and sponsoring educational programs and publications.

Certified Fundraising Executive International		Offers the internationally recognized CFRE certification to fundraising professionals in accordance with standards of knowledge, skills, and ethical and professional practice.

Council for Advancement and Support of Education		The primary professional organization for educational advancement professionals.
Networking Organizations
Women in Development of Greater Boston		A source for education, networking, and volunteer opportunities. Open to those seeking to transition into development as well as those currently in the field.

Women in Development, New York		Provides professional training and the chance to expand professional opportunities.
Industry Publications and Online Communities
The Chronicle of Higher Education		The flagship publication of news, information, and career listings for college and university faculty and administrators.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy		The newspaper of record for institutional advancement.

Supporting Advancement		A comprehensive online community for development professionals.
Other
Eduventures		A source of collaborative research and consulting for education, with a practice area devoted to development.

Change Your Career: Transitioning to the Nonprofit Sector		This recent book by Laura Gassner Otting (Kagan Publishing, 2007) provides helpful advice to career changers. This book at Amazon

The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers		This e-book is a free resource for transitioning professionals pursuing new career options in the nonprofit sector.