{"title":"Shelly Cryer","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHELLY CRYER spent more than 25 years working in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on women’s rights, public health, international affairs, and nonprofit sector leadership. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nonprofit Career Guide\u003c\/em\u003e was a finalist for the 2008 ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award in the Career category. Cryer holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Duke University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Cryer founded the Initiative for Nonprofit Sector Careers, a research and advocacy project begun in 2002 and housed at American Humanics, and launched the national Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition. Her earlier career included work for the Feminist Majority Foundation and the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelly lives in the New York City area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelly Cryer’s books are published by Fieldstone Alliance, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-nonprofit-career-guide-how-to-land-a-job-that-makes-a-difference","title":"The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFINALIST 2008 Book of the Year Awards, Career Category, Foreword Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA must read for anyone hoping to launch a nonprofit career! Nonprofits need talented, creative people with all types of skills and experiences. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Nonprofit Career Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e will help you find the best opportunity for you and your interests. This hands-on guide is filled with practical advice from real people working at all levels of diverse nonprofits. In detailed profiles, you'll find out what their work is like, the career paths they followed, and what they look for when hiring new staff. Besides getting a sense of the scope and range of work opportunities, you'll find the most up-to-date information on how to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrepare for a nonprofit career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConduct targeted job searches and network effectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle interviews with aplomb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWrite persuasive cover letters and stellar resumes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNegotiate a competitive compensation package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Nonprofit Career Guide\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e you'll get the competitive edge you need to land a great first job and build a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector. 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