5 Reasons Why Mission-Driven Professionals Should Get an MBA

I graduated college just as the U.S. job market tanked in May 2008, and I accepted the only offer I received: a volunteer coordinator at a scrappy environmental education nonprofit.

The work we did was important, and the problems the organization fights against are mighty. We attracted talented employees who willingly worked long hours in an emotionally draining context. We had great support from the community, which cared deeply about our programs.