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Happy Impact Friday, PCDN Weekly Newsletter, April 11, 2025

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Some Key Impact Career Resources
It is a tough time for many in the impact sector with the cruel destruction of USAID, cutbacks by many donors as well as private sector and nonprofit orgs. There are still impact jobs out there and here are some of our favorites that also list a good # of remote or hybrid roles.
Key Job Boards:
80,000 Hours: Focuses on high-impact opportunities, particularly those addressing existential risks.
Idealist: Known for its extensive listings of nonprofit and social impact jobs, primarily in the U.S., but also includes international opportunities.
Probably Good Jobs: A curated list of high-impact jobs for people who want to make a difference, focusing on cause areas like climate change and global health.
Devex Job Board: Lists global development jobs, ideal for those interested in international development.
ClimateBase: Accelerates climate career ambitions with mission-driven organizations and projects.
PCDN Network: A hub for social enterprise professionals, offering curated opportunities connected to the SDGs and social impact.
Net Impact: Mobilizes new generations to drive social and environmental change, with a job board featuring a vast array of social impact opportunities.
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Social Impact News & Resources
😄 Joke of the Day:
Why did the policy paper break up with the grant proposal?
It needed more commitment and fewer assumptions.
🌐 News
🇦🇫 A Hidden Crisis in Afghanistan – Under Taliban rule, increasing numbers of Afghan women and girls are turning to drug use as a coping mechanism amid spiraling depression and isolation. A sobering reminder of the urgent need for mental health and human rights support in conflict zones.
Read on Global Voices🌍 Suppressed Climate Data, Real Consequences – ProPublica reveals how the Trump-era EPA weakened greenhouse gas reporting, limiting the U.S.’s ability to respond to the climate crisis. A call for greater transparency and data integrity in environmental governance.
Full article here🧠 Antidepressants and the Environment – Did you know your anxiety meds might be affecting fish? New reporting shows how psychiatric medications entering waterways are altering salmon behavior, with ripple effects for ecosystems.
Explore on Vox💡 Governments Are Not Startups – Economists Mariana Mazzucato and Rainer Kattel push back on the trend of running governments like businesses, arguing for bold, long-term public missions over short-term efficiency metrics.
Read their take on Project Syndicate
🏢 Organization Profile
International Labour Organization (ILO) – A global authority on promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights. The ILO consistently offers opportunities across regions in policy, research, and program management.
🔍 Explore their careers page
🔗 LinkedIn Profile to Follow
Åsa Persson – Director of Research at SEI and an expert on climate governance and sustainable development policy. Follow her for sharp insights on global policy shifts, systems thinking, and climate adaptation.
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Social Impact Opportunities