Creating social impact is not dedicated to one sector, but rather a combination of all three. In today's current environment, the social challenges are continuing to evolve and grow. At the same time, for-profit organizations are making their social consciousness more pronounced while non-profits are operating more like corporations.
Professionals are shifting their views around careers where many in the non-profit world feel that the sector needs to become more accountable and embrace certain business practices. While many disenfranchised employees and managers in the corporate seek work that is more meaningful and mission focused.
In my practice, I spend about 75% of my time talking to clients about making cross-sector career transitions. The lines between the sectors are becoming blurred and the needs are becoming greater. It's my personal belief that no one sector can create the amount of social change that is required. However an alliance between sectors is an absolute must.
As I talk to clients who are seeking more professional values alignment, we discuss a host of career options, including: transitioning into nonprofits, foundations/philanthropic organizations, government agencies, corporate social responsibility departments, sustainability arenas, social entrepreneurship ventures, micro-finance, and general independent consulting engagements to name a few.
As the lines continue to blur, I anticipate that we'll see easier points of entry across sectors. Currently, given the economic realities, job seekers may feel that the points of entry are still too elusive. However, as more individuals make cross-sector career shifts, it is inevitable that we'll see the barriers to entry dissipate.
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