Welcome to the Loeb Center Social Impact page. Social Impact entails work that has measurable value-driven metrics, addresses the socioeconomic problem to the fullest extent, and promulgates equal opportunities and equitable outcomes. On this page you will find a plethora of resources as you mull over or dive into the realm of social impact and public service work. Importantly, embarking in a career in social impact fulfills the humanist need of service to society and oneself, the hallmark of a republic-democracy. 10% of the American workforce is employed in the non-profit sector, mostly small agencies with less than 100 employees with less than $100K annual budget, while federal, state, and local government jobs – including subcontractors – account for another 7% of the Pre-Covid 150 million person workforce. We invite you to consider joining the small but influential number of changemakers.

Projects for Peace

Do you have an idea to build peace and community, promote economic opportunity in under-resourced communities, bring cohesion among disparate groups of people, or advance the wellbeing of humanity? If so, the Projects for Peace Project’s $10,000 grant might be a great opportunity to deploy an impact program.

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Interning for Democracy

Curious about how to translate your interest in strengthening democracy into a professional path? The Democracy Fellows Program seeks students to join a summer cohort of interns that will be engaged in advancing democracy. Attend an info. session to learn more. 

Rosenberg Senior Grant

Rosenberg Senior Grant

The Rosenberg Senior Grant is offered to graduating seniors and recent alumni who choose to enter the government or nonprofit sector of the workforce upon, or soon after, graduation. The value of public service to the general welfare of society has numerous benefits that the Rosenberg Senior Grant seeks to encourage.

Civic Impact Infographic

Participating in civic impact initiatives allows you to influence the fabric of communities through civic engagement or provide vital social services to those in need. This includes careers in public and private education, experiential learning, social work, mentoring/counseling, youth development, and administration of organizations that provide these types of services.

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Environmental Impact Infographic

Environmental impact careers are exceedingly diverse, encompassing everything from office to field to classroom work, conducting research in a lab, designing air, water, or other pollution control equipment, organizing a community to action, advocating in a courtroom, managing a plant, or teaching in a classroom

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The human rights and social impact field is comprised of a broad spectrum of governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations that focus on alleviating human suffering and protecting and promoting human rights. The field overlaps with crucial peace and security issues, development, law, humanitarian assistance, and economic and social affairs. Organizations use a variety of disciplines in their approach to social justice, including direct service, advocacy, policy development, and research. Social justice often refers to the overall fairness of society and how it divides its rewards and burdens upon groups of people. Social justice and human rights organizations are perhaps best organized according to the issue(s) they are concerned with. Social impact describes the effect of an activity or organization on individuals and a community. When discussing careers in social impact, we often talk about working for nonprofit organizations, but many businesses have some activities devoted to social influence.

Humanitarian Efforts & Social Impact Infographic

The human rights and social impact field is comprised of a broad spectrum of governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations that focus on alleviating human suffering and protecting and promoting human rights.

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Internships: the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

Are you passionate about amplifying the voices and stories of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities? The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) offers two primary internship tracks—Education and Operations—for those passionate about amplifying AANHPI voices. The …

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Navigating Career Paths as an Undocumented College Senior in 2025

Graduating from college is an exciting milestone, but for undocumented seniors, it can bring uncertainty about the next steps in a job market that often requires work authorization. However, there are alternative career paths that don’t require formal work authorization, …

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Donnell Turner Director of Inclusive Career Development
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Should first-generation students hide from the potential employers that they’re the first in their families to attend college?

First-generation college students often wonder whether they should disclose their background during the job search. This article explores the pros and cons of sharing that you’re the first in your family to attend college, from showcasing resilience and overcoming challenges …

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Rich André

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