--- title: Nonprofit Jobs & Careers — Mission-Driven Roles description: Find nonprofit jobs in social services, education, advocacy, and humanitarian work. Browse top organizations, salary data, and career profiles. type: sector url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/nonprofits date: 2026-06-01T08:08:09Z og_description: Looking for mission-driven work? Explore nonprofit careers, see which organizations are hiring, and find salary benchmarks for the social sector. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/fd9414/nonprofits.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors --- # Nonprofit Jobs & Careers — Mission-Driven Roles ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 6409 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* How does pay compare in nonprofit work? Compensation in the sector runs 46% below the sitewide median, landing at $45K against the broader $83K benchmark. The gap widens when role concentration is considered: nearly two of every three postings seek Case Managers, a specialization whose credential requirements rarely command premium wages. Remote flexibility is effectively absent, holding at 2% — a negligible share that leaves little counterbalance to the earnings compression. - Roles in Nonprofits concentrate in Case Manager (63% of postings), followed by Case Worker and Mental / Behavioral Health Case Manager. - Pay at Nonprofits runs 46% below the sitewide median ($45K vs $83K). - Remote share at Nonprofits held steady around 2% (vs 2% last month). *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Industries in Nonprofits - [Nonprofit Jobs & Careers — Top Organizations](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/nonprofits/nonprofit-organizations) - [Program Development Jobs — Nonprofit Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/nonprofits/program-development) - [Think Tank Jobs — Policy Research Careers & Pay](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/nonprofits/think-tanks) - [Civic and Social Organizations Jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/nonprofits/civic-and-social-organizations) - [Philanthropy & Fundraising Jobs and Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/nonprofits/philanthropy-and-fundraising) - [Political Organizations Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/nonprofits/political-organizations) - [Religious Organizations Jobs & Careers](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/nonprofits/religious-organizations) ## Top hiring companies in Nonprofits - [HumanGood Jobs & Careers — Nonprofit Senior Living](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/human-good) — 913 jobs · $53K median - [City Year Jobs & Careers — Education Nonprofit](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/city-year) — 314 jobs - [Year Up United Jobs & Careers — Workforce Development](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/year-up-united) — 178 jobs · $27K median - [Rosewood Care Group Jobs & Careers — Aged Care](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rosewood) — 38 jobs · $42K median - [The AFC Jobs & Careers — Entertainment Industry Charity](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/afc) — 16 jobs · $73K median ## Top-paying states for Nonprofits - [Connecticut Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/connecticut) — $221K median · 277 jobs - [District of Columbia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia) — $108K median · 55 jobs - [Illinois Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois) — $68K median · 68 jobs - [New York Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york) — $67K median · 101 jobs - [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california) — $56K median · 757 jobs - [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania) — $41K median · 287 jobs - [New Jersey Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-jersey) — $40K median · 181 jobs - [Texas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas) — $27K median · 132 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Nonprofits - [Jobs in Washington, DC — Federal, Defense & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia/washington) — $108K median · 55 jobs - [Jobs in Los Angeles, CA — Entertainment, Tech & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/los-angeles) — $74K median · 55 jobs - [Jobs in New York, NY — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/new-york) — $69K median · 48 jobs - [Jobs in Chicago, IL — Finance, Tech & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois/chicago) — $65K median · 49 jobs - [Jobs in San Francisco, CA — Tech, Finance & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-francisco) — $56K median · 48 jobs - [Jobs in San Jose, CA — Silicon Valley Tech & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-jose) — $55K median · 48 jobs - [Jobs in Oakland, CA — Healthcare, Tech & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/oakland) — $53K median · 35 jobs - [Pittsburgh, PA Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania/pittsburgh) — $50K median · 29 jobs - [Jobs in Philadelphia, PA — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania/philadelphia) — $48K median · 45 jobs - [Jobs in Trenton, NJ — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-jersey/trenton) — $27K median · 29 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What kinds of jobs are available in the nonprofit sector? Nonprofit jobs include Program Manager, Development Director, Grant Writer, Community Outreach Coordinator, Policy Analyst, Volunteer Coordinator, and Communications Manager. Roles span fundraising, program delivery, advocacy, finance, and administration across all types of nonprofits. ### What is the average nonprofit salary? Nonprofit salaries are generally lower than private sector equivalents, though the gap has narrowed. Program coordinators typically earn $45,000–$65,000, while senior directors and executives earn $90,000–$150,000. FoundRole's salary data includes H1B LCA filings from major nonprofit and NGO employers. ### Which nonprofit organizations hire the most people? Large nonprofits with consistent hiring volumes include United Way, American Red Cross, YMCA, Catholic Charities USA, Planned Parenthood, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Major healthcare nonprofits such as Kaiser Permanente and Cleveland Clinic also employ thousands in mission-driven roles. ### Do nonprofits sponsor H1B visas? Some nonprofits — particularly large healthcare systems, research institutions, and international NGOs — do sponsor H1B visas for specialized roles. H1B sponsorship is less common at smaller nonprofits. FoundRole's H1B LCA data identifies which nonprofit employers file labor condition applications. ### How is a nonprofit career different from a private sector career? Nonprofit careers are typically motivated by mission alignment rather than financial return. Compensation is often lower, but benefits such as loan forgiveness programs (PSLF), flexible hours, and meaningful work are frequent draws. Career growth follows program and fundraising expertise rather than revenue generation. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)