Question about a career in Non Profit with a MSW

[socialworkguy]

If all goes well, I will graduate next spring with my MSW with a concentration in Administration & Community Practice.  Recently, I have had an urge to into the non profit industry, particularly management, and stay away from clinical work.  Does anyone have an idea if this career path sounds reasonable? I have done some research, and an MSW seems to be like a good degree for this line of work, but I also have come across several others listed as degrees to get (Master of Public policy, Master of Public administration).  This question may seem redundant, but since I have already been accepted into the MSW program, its the most realistic and achievable degree for me at the moment.

 

Thanks

Edited March 1, 2013 by mort6481

[PurpleSocialist]

I think such a career goal is realistic. The key will be to get your foot in the door-perhaps being a part of a program in an organization you're interested in, working your way up to program manager, and perhaps eventually you can be made the director over a department or maybe even the whole organization. It will depend on the organization's structure.

A great way to find out what it will take it to have an informational interview with those in non-profit management, perhaps the head of a non-profit or perhaps someone who is a step or two below them. You can Google/Bing/etc. for information on how to ask for an informational interview.

Best of luck!