“I got this job because I had a really weird amalgamation of experience—not because I had some linear path that very clearly ended up here.” How does someone find their way into the niche fields of AI safety and biosecurity? Jake Pencharz is currently a researcher at the UK’s AI … Read more
Every organization needs funding to operate, especially those aiming to make a large-scale impact. For nonprofits, this funding usually comes from individuals and organizations willing to donate. Fundraisers are tasked with reaching out to these potential donors, building relationships with them, and inspiring them to contribute to their organization. Through … Read more
“I remember thinking, ‘You declined a dream job. What’s happening? What are you doing?’ I realized there has to be a better fit for me, something that wouldn’t burn me out and wouldn’t have me doing things that won’t actually lead to a significant impact on the world. I wanted … Read more
“No one will ever complain that you write too well… I look back at stuff I wrote 20 years ago and cringe now. But if I didn’t write it, I would still be bad. You’re not learning unless you’re doing it.” How does someone break into the field of development … Read more
“Some people are quite skeptical about the transferability of skills you gain in medical school. But I think the fact that you’ve had to deal with situations of real significance for people’s lives and advocate for them means you’re building a unique skill of engaging with difficult issues and finding … Read more
“I usually give the advice to do other things first, because you can always come back. I think people are often more ready to complete a PhD after they’ve gone out and worked for a couple of years first… There’s certainly value in knowing who you are and what you … Read more
“There are some really interesting parts of operations work that I do. But I think people need to be very aware that no matter who you are, there’s gonna be a significant chunk of time doing things that aren’t interesting. Then you need to be able to grab onto the … Read more
It covers a wide range of advice, and is likely to be among the most comprehensive sources you’ll be able to find about this topic from an impact-focused perspective. It’s the result of considerable internal research, and we’re grateful to the Mathias Kirk Bonde, Patrick Stadler, Ranil Dissanayake, and Sam Anschell … Read more
Work in communications can play a critical role in an organization’s success—if it’s done well. Through activities like growing brand awareness, raising funds, attracting customers, and persuading decision-makers, communications professionals can amplify the work done by the rest of the organization. Because of this, a career in communications can be … Read more
How can you make the most difference in the fight against climate change? That’s the question this article aims to answer, driven by one surprising insight: that some approaches to combating climate change are much more effective than others. For example, did you know that by donating just $100 to … Read more
