There is no question that nonprofits tend to attract people with certain shared values. A typical profile of nonprofit professionals would include their desire to wed their passion for the issues that inspire them with their paid work; a focus on the bottom line of positive social change; and a real interest in making a tangible difference in the communities they serve. This merging of passion, purpose, and paycheck can be a strong pull for people seeking to find meaning in their daily lives.
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Service is my life. I get involved with my community whenever I can, and at work, I encourage and support others as they do the same. I blog about it all for a little project called ind