We Need Impact Work More Than Ever
Be prepared for the future of impact work — today and tomorrow.
The impact sector is in turbulence. Funding is shifting. AI is displacing roles. AI slop floods hiring inboxes. Gigification is replacing stable jobs.
The world needs impact work more than ever.
What this course helps you do:
Find your next role across nonprofits, government, social enterprises, and impact-tech
Position yourself well — translate your skills into language hiring managers use
Network for impact — build relationships that compound over decades
Leverage AI honestly — cut application time up to 80%, keep it human
Upskill where it matters — AI, data, and digital skills that make you employable
Understand the money — what impact roles pay, and how to negotiate
Balance values with reality — meaningful work that pays the bills
Build for the long term — skills that hold up as the sector shifts
Built on 30 years in the sector — advising thousands, running a leading impact career podcast, career board, investing in future of work , conversations with employers.
We can't guarantee a role. We'll do everything possible to help — through the course, PCDN resources, and our impact community
What you’ll learn
Job searching in impact is brutal. Get the strategy, tools, and network to navigate it — and grow a career that lasts.
Know where impact jobs actually live — across job boards, AI tools, closed communities, listservs, and more
Get the jobs coming to you across your feed and other channels so you can focus on applying and networking for impact
Craft high impact resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles
Understand how to combine metrics and storytelling in your applications
Radically cut down on time needed for each application through templates and also AI tools
Understand where and how to use AI effectively (and keep it human)
Build customized tools in major chatbots to build better applications
Why purpose is key for the long-term of building a network and how to do this
How to do this effectively on LinkedIn, Networks and also AI curation tools
Be better prepared for interviews using human and AI strategies
Key tips and resources for negotiating for increased salaries
Better link your skills to the market
Explore a wide range of upskilling options to advance your career including many free and affordable resources
Learn directly from Craig
Craig Zelizer, PhD
Professor, Founder & Angel Investor. Aligning Opportunity to Talent.
Who this course is for
If you aren't hearing back from impact organizations; or landing interviews, but not getting an offer.
Been there done that. You have worked hard & made money. But, now you want to leverage your skills to pivot to a impact career.
The world is in crisis. You would love to change the world while making a living.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Craig Zelizer, PhD in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Work with an amazing group of peers
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Post Course Access to the World-Class PCDN Career Campus
Community support. 350+ human curated opportunities a month. Office hours. Workshops. And a group committed to your success.
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
7 live sessions • 5 lessons • 2 projects
Week 1
Jun
3
BaseCamp Mapping Your Skills to Changing Market
Basecamp. Mapping your skills to fit the market.
Week 2
Jun
10
Prep. Build Incredible Application Materials Week 2
Jun
11
Optional: Impact Career Office Hours
Materials for Prep
Schedule
Live sessions
2 hrs / week
We will meet for five sessions (for two hours each) with a break the week of July 4. Plus there will be three optional office hours.
Wed, Jun 3
3:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Wed, Jun 10
3:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Jun 11
4:00 PM—5:00 PM (UTC)
Projects
1 hr / week
Async content
1 hr / week
Why take the Course
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Frequently asked questions
$200
USD