Jeffrey W. Pryor - Compassionate Careers: Making a Living by Making a Difference

All humans want to think that theyre part of something bigger than just themselves. Philanthropists know and live this through their own efforts and through their support of leaders, both young and old, who are on the front lines of solving the worlds greatest challenges. We need to support the development of these leaders, because they are the ones catalyzing and inspiring tremendous progress. Jeff and Alex have been beating this drum for many years, and I applaud them for this incredible effort, their creativity and tenacity. I highly encourage you to seek out Compassionate Careers and become a part of this dynamic team!

Will Heaton, vice president, Council on Foundations

With the help of Professor Pryor, Ive been fortunate to find my way into a cause-focused career. Ive learned so much every step of the way, have been in the company of inspiring people, and feel lucky to have made contributions to diverse organizations across the globe. I love my work, and I love knowing that what I do makes a difference. I invite you to seriously explore your options for the future. Compassionate Careers may give you just the insights you need to find that your personal purpose and your professional competencies can combine to create change.

Janelle Weissman, deputy executive director, Australian National Committee for UN Women

Jeffrey and Alexandra have written the one book I wish I had read in collegethis inspirational book would have saved me years on my journey! My goal coming out of college was to selfishly make $1 million by the age of 30. Fortunately, I landed in a compassionate career and this didnt happenI ended up raising $1 million for nonprofits by the age of 30 instead! Job seekers contact me weekly asking about how they can land a good job in the nonprofit sectorand there are many of them. I will be referring them all to this incredibly helpful book!

Mike Pritchard, chief financial officer, Goodwill Industries of Denver

In curating an admirably diverse set of testimonies from people who have found their calling, Jeffrey Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell offer us a road map for living a more intentional and meaningful life. Aimed at the so-called Millennial Generation, this book has something for everyone. Compassionate Careers is an inspiring book that comes to us at precisely the right time.

Timothy Patrick McCarthy, PhD, Harvard University

In traveling the world Ive seen many horrific things caused by poverty, disaster, and the exploitation of people and our planet. But in the shadows of this darkness, Ive also witnessed incredible light in the amazing people who are dedicated to moving in to places like these to serve, love, and offer hope and purpose. Theyre entrepreneurs and problem solvers who are willing to challenge the brokennessand they hold up for us the vision of a bright future. If you want to join them and learn how to step out with your own gifts and purpose, I urge you to read Compassionate Careers!

Brad Corrigan, Dispatch band member and founder of Love, Light & Melody

Young people today crave meaningful lives and purposeful careersand thats great news for a world thats saddled with super-size challenges! Compassionate Careers is a fantastic resource for Millennials to discover rewarding work where they can make a real difference.

Jeff Fromm, president, FutureCast and coauthor of Marketing to Millennials

Rebuilding Together is a group of 100,000 people who have decided that our greatest days are not behind us. Rather than hang our heads in disbelief, we have decided to DO something about it. We are making a difference. As Jeff Pryor and Alexandra Mitchell so clearly show, the collective impact of cause-focused organizations is truly remarkable. You can find your future in the vast array, no matter your choice of working for people, animals, the environment, the arts, entrepreneurship, or community development. Compassionate Careers will help you navigate your way into this stunning universe of opportunities.

Charley Shimanski, president and CEO, Rebuilding Together

Our nation, in fact our world, depends upon cause-focused organizations and the people who work for them. There are millions across this country who are devoted to all manner of important causes. Together, they represent at least 10% of the workforce. The work they do is challenging, complex and incredibly rewarding. I recommend you read Compassionate Careers because you may find that if you align your work with your convictions, you will find it to be powerfully meaningful.

Aaron Dorfman, executive director, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

Jeff and Alex truly live their passionate commitment to cause-focused careers, and it shows in the stories theyve sought out for this book! The message of doing good while earning a livingof giving back even while advancing ones careerresonates with the population we serve at Spring: hard-working immigrants and refugees, who come here not only to start a new life for themselves, but also to benefit their community.

Gurudev Khalsa, director of integration, Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning

Cause-driven organizations are vital to the health of our nation. My late husband, Brian OConnell, was instrumental in so many endeavors that helped to foster a strong independent sector and we worked together to promote civic engagement. Each generation makes its mark and I am enthusiastic about the Millennials for they are already participating in substantial ways in re-crafting what is possible. I can speak for Brians spirit and my own conviction that young people are essential in defining what it means to be devoted to the wellbeing of our globe. Involvement in causes has enriched our own lives, and I encourage all young people to consider a Compassionate Career.

Ann Brown OConnell, coauthor of Volunteers in Action

Our future depends upon the strong fabric of humanity working in harmony to make the world a better place. Throw a dart at the map and it wont take you long to find people making a difference around global challenges such as poverty, climate change, and sex trafficking. Compassionate Careers offers amazing stories of people from all walks of life doing this good work. It also offers valuable planning tools and resources to get you started on your own path to purpose. This is essential reading for anyone concerned about where well end up.

Marcos Eduardo Villa Corrales, director del Centro Intercultural de Reflexin y Accin Social at Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla

For centuries, musicians have written songs about social and environmental justice. Songs have influenced all major social and political movements, like the remarkable We Shall Overcome. Musicians such as the late Pete Seeger and many contemporary artists often script music that inspires us to action. Recognizing this, Pryor and Mitchell have included the voices of numerous musicians who are doing amazing compassionate work across the globe. In reading Compassionate Careers, you may discover a life path where you too can make a difference.

Blake Budney, artist manager, Milestone Music Management

Reading Compassionate Careers and having Professors Pryor and Mitchell as my teachers has given me a better grasp of my future. Before the reading, I believed that life happens day-by-day, moment by moment; when we look towards the future we forget the present. It became evident that I just used this idea as a rationalization for living in the present and putting off the future. I now think such a lifestyle is misinterpreted and misunderstood. For those of us who are completely lost, its vitally important to be self-reflective and map out our goals and ambitions. Such insight is indispensable and would have been impossible to gain without the teachings of Professors Pryor and Mitchell.