On November 17th I was privileged to be with Kathy and Amy Eldon in NYC for a Creative Visions Foundation event where I met Christiane Amanpour. To be a journalism teacher and to meet the ultimate journalist at CNN is one of the greatest treats of my life. It was covered by the Galveston Daily News and other newspapers in the Houston area.

By Steven Pascal-Joiner with Meg Busse. Action Without Borders, 2008
This essential resource for encore jobseekers outlines how to move from volunteering to rewarding nonprofit careers. Author Steven Pascal-Joiner digs into the differences between nonprofit work and jobs in other sectors, helping readers reframe their resumes and find meaningful employment. A free download is available at www.idealist.org. The print edition, $55.70, is available from Lulu.com.

By Laura Gassner Otting. Kaplan Publishing, 2007. This book provides an overview of the sector. The author is the head of the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group. Price: $16.95. Available online.

The NonProfit Times Annual Salary Survey lists salaries in the nonprofit world. Price: $24.95. Available online at http://shop.nptimes.com.

Troops to Teachers helps veterans make the transition to teaching with subsidies and bonuses. Civic Ventures has published a background paper with more information.

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing has a wealth of information on accelerated programs that provide a fast track to careers in nursing.

By Shelly Cryer. Fieldstone Alliance, 2008
This book offers a clear and comprehensive overview of nonprofit careers. It includes a wide range of profiles that give readers a glimpse into the day-to-day realities of nonprofit work. Q&As with nonprofit luminaries provide deeper insight into the nonprofit sector. Price: $16.95 Available online at www.nonprofitcareerguide.org

By Samuel Greengard. Sterling Publishing Company, 2008

The projected workforce talent gap that will occur when boomers begin to leave their jobs and there aren’t enough younger workers to fill them is prompting many firms to start thinking about how to attract and retain experienced workers.

You have an excellent resume. Your senior-level, for-profit business experience is outstanding. But will it count in the much different world of nonprofits?

Bridgestar, which specializes in matching private sector talent with social sector opportunities, can help you recast your resume for your encore career.