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08/07/2025 Newsletter: How to Find the Right Role in Social Impact

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08/07/2025

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Here's what we got on tap for you today

  • Meme of the Week

  • Article of the Week: How to Find the Right Role in Social Impact

  • New Job Opportunities

  • Win of the Week: CAVA Commits to Serving People and the Planet

  • Bummer of the Week: What You Need to Know About the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and Trump

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Article of the Week

How to Find the Right Role in Social Impact

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This one goes out to everyone who feels unsure of their next career step. You know you want to work in the social impact industry and contribute to positive change, but you don’t know how.

As the great J.R.R. Tolkien and every millennial woman on Pinterest says, “not all who wander are lost.” Chances are, there are already several clues pointing you in the direction you need to go; you just need to listen to them.

So listen up, cause we’re about to give you a step-by-step guide on how to find the perfect fit for you in the social impact industry.

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Step One: Consider your values. What type of positive change do you want to see in the world? What social causes are you passionate about that you want to contribute to?

Step Two: Consider the environment you want to work in. Do you want to be hands-on with the people you’re helping, or do you want to be part of changing the larger system from behind the scenes? Think about the workplace you’d thrive in, too. Is it a grassroots org, fast-paced startup, big institution, or something else?

Step Three: Take inventory of your skills. What are you good at, either from a past role and/or from other interests and hobbies? How could you channel those skills to the cause you want to work for?

Step Four: Follow what energizes you. Think about your past jobs, projects, and interests. Which ones made you feel fired up, and which ones drained you? What about each one had that effect?

Step Five: Talk to people in roles that interest you. Ask them questions about the day-to-day reality of the job, what they love about it, and what’s difficult about it.

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When you put all six steps together, you’ll be way closer to finding the right fit for you in the social impact industry. The next step is to browse job applications and see what appeals to you, and we’ve got you covered there.

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Win of the Week:

Mediterranean fast-food restaurant CAVA released their first impact report this week, and it displayed several impressive initiatives, including serving over 42,000 to people in need, taking strides to reduce food waste, and upcycling resources in their supply chain.

Bummer of the Week:

Trump fired the commissioner of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, after the July report revealed weak job growth. There’s been a ton of confusion about what this means, so click the link below for a helpful explainer.