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 through late 2025. We 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
Conversations that Open Doors: Networking with Bill Fitzgerald
October 29, 2025
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
Featured Speaker: Bill Fitzgerald (CEO of FitzDrake Search).
We’ve Pivoted: Nonprofit Roles
October 31, 2025
12:00 – 1:00pm EDT
Featured Speakers: Denny Newhouse (American Red Cross), Zachary Morrice (National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP)), Emma Edwards (American Association of University Women (AAUW)), and Damai Vergara-Hegi (Families Forward).
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.