In a time of change for the international development field, many dedicated professionals are asking: What’s next – and how can I continue to serve with purpose?
Pivot with Purpose, an initiative of the Georgetown School of Foreign Service with support from The Rockefeller Foundation, has been created by – and for – international development professionals to offer resources to guide your career transition. We are committed to helping affected people find new employment where they can use their skills in fulfilling and impactful positions.
We welcome you to learn more about our Pivot with Purpose Seminar Series on best practices for your job search and pivoting to a new career which will run from June to September 2025. Coming soon, we will also offer career advising sessions with industry experts and reciprocity rings, and a knowledge & resource center to connect you with jobs, tools, and support.
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Upcoming Sessions
Managing Your Finances During Professional Uncertainty
September 16, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Featured Speaker: Kieren Reilly, CFP (Advisers Give Back Volunteer Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley)
Reciprocity Rings Day 3
September 17, 2025
10:00 – 11:15 am EST
1:00 – 2:15 pm EST
7:00 – 8:15 pm EST
Please select and register for your preferred time slot carefully! (And feel free to register for more than one time slot!)
About Us
Are you an international development professional impacted by recent changes at USAID or reductions in U.S. foreign assistance? We are here to help.
We are a team of staff and faculty at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and are working to support professionals like you – whether you’ve lost a job, had your hours or income reduced, or expect to be impacted.
We have launched Pivot with Purpose with support from The Rockefeller Foundation in order to support international development professionals transition in their careers.
Our website is built by international development professionals and it is designed with international development professionals in mind. We are proud of our community and eager to hear your ideas!Please feel free to reach out to us at pivotwithpurpose@georgetown.edu to offer feedback, suggest new ideas, or learn more about our resources. We would welcome your thoughts on our programs and offerings.