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Welcome to the Nonprofit, Social Justice, and Education interest community!

Members of this community are interested in careers that support, teach, advocate for diverse populations including members of underrepresented communities, young adults, and children. People who pursue careers in nonprofits, social justice, and education collaborate well with diverse groups, are adaptable, and have outstanding communication skills. Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): Early childhood and K-12 educator, counselor, volunteer coordinator, victim advocate, academic adviser, community organizer, and fundraising manager.

Global Fellowships for UW Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students

Ever thought about researching, studying, interning, or teaching abroad? Join Global Fellowships Prep (GFP) to connect with campus advisers and peers to learn more!

Intro to Global Fellowships: 2025 launch! Hear about various programs and their application processes

Tuesday April …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Student Stories: Hana Knobel

Hana’s Advice: Be Confident in your Abilities!

I remember my last few months at university being worried about my job experience and wondering who would be interested in my anthropology degree. However, Dr. Marieke Van Eijk, had a sense that …

By Wendy Israel (She/Her)
Wendy Israel (She/Her) Career Technologies Manager
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Summer 2025 Intensive Nepali Language Program – 5/16 Deadline

The South Asia Center and Nepal Studies Initiative at the University of Washington are pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2025 summer intensive Nepali language program

Summer 2025 Program Details

This two-week intensive online Nepali language …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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🧬🤝 Exploring Careers in Public Health: An Alumni Panel 🌍🔬

Interested in a career in public health but not sure what pathways exist? Join us for a conversation with UW alumni who can shed light on this broad and evolving field. The event will feature a moderated discussion followed by …

By Erin Lee (She/Her)
Erin Lee (She/Her) Mentor & Alumni Engagement Program Manager
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UW Certificate in Speech, Language & Hearing Foundations – for aspiring SLPs

The University of Washington’s Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences recently launched a new, online Speech, Language and Hearing Foundations Certificate, with their inaugural cohort starting this June 2025.

PROGRAM DETAILS: The 4-quarter program was developed for anyone with a …

By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach
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Featured Classes

Curating Your Instructional Design Portfolio

Taught by David Anderson
If you’re an instructional designer, elearning pro, or former teacher transitioning into elearning, having a way to showcase what you’ve…

Nonprofit Fundraising Tips

Taught by Fundraising Academy
Successful fundraising depends on a fundraiser’s ability to communicate knowledge about the organization effectively to current and prospective donors. In…

Skills for Inclusive Conversations

Taught by Mary-Frances Winters
Organizations reap the benefits of diversity—when employees bring their whole, authentic selves to work. Diverse teams are more productive, innovative,…

Speaking Up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups

Taught by Jessica Chen
Are you at a point in your career where you’ve realized that putting your head down, doing the work, and…

Become a Teacher

Taught by Dr. Monica Clem
Interested in pursuing a career in education? Becoming a teacher may be a whole lot easier than you think, especially…

Keynote for Educators

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Technology like Keynote has transformed learning. With a little bit of skill, this inexpensive presentation tool can be used to…

Nonprofit Management Foundations

Taught by Leslie Crutchfield
Thinking about leading a nonprofit organization? Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She…

Certificate in Fundraising Management

Taught by UW Continuum College
The essence of fundraising is identifying people whose values align with your mission or organization and establishing lasting relationships with…

Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Taught by UW Continuum College
Nonprofit organizations occupy an important niche in the community, making a critical impact on a wide range of social, economic,…

Foundations of Accessible Elearning

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Providing accommodations to make learning accessible is a focal part of training and education. But how do you remove the…

Understanding and Supporting Asian Employees

Taught by Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn
Underrepresented employees face unique challenges in the workplace, and understanding how to support them in these challenges is key to…

Data for Good: Using Data Science in Nonprofits and NGOs

Taught by Martin Kemka
The revolution in data science has transformed, for better or worse, the way companies do business in the last few…

Student Stories & Advice

Hana Knobel

Student Stories & Advice
  • Case Manager Sound Behavioral Health
Meet Hana

Johanna Van Dam

Student Stories & Advice
  • Master of Public Health University of Washington
Meet Johanna

Brandon Cain

Student Stories & Advice
  • Instrumental Music Teacher / Band Director Bonney Lake High School
Meet Brandon

Nikki Atienza

Student Stories & Advice
  • Librarian Pierce County Library System
Meet Nikki

Nikki Skorupa

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters in Elementary Education Seattle University
Meet Nikki

Payton Sullivan

Student Stories & Advice
  • M.Ed. Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership University of Washington
Meet Payton

Avi A

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters in Teaching - Secondary Math Western Governors University
Meet Avi

CJ Bermudes

Student Stories & Advice
  • Masters of Arts in International Relations Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Meet CJ

Emery Edwards

Student Stories & Advice
  • Americorps VISTA Oregon Health Authority
Meet Emery

James G

Student Stories & Advice
  • Kitchen Staff Megumi Preschool
Meet James

Lauren H

Student Stories & Advice
  • Assistant Teacher Experimental Education Unit (EEU)
Meet Lauren

Lilly Bosworth

Student Stories & Advice
  • School of Psychology Eastern Washington University
Meet Lilly

Featured Resources

Career & Industry Guides

Vault Guide to Nonprofit Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …