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# Idealist

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> Platform that avails job, and internship opportunities to job seekers and enable employers to post open positions and manage candidates
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Idealist?

Job board solution that helps nonprofits, government and staffing agencies, consultants and social enterprises post jobs advertisements and recruit volunteers.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Idealist

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Pricing Details**: Idealist is offered across two pricing plans available on per listing and location basis.

Jobs: $95 (Nonprofits \& Government Agencies), $125 (Recruiters \& Social Enterprises)
Internships: $25 (Nonprofits \& Government Agencies), $35 (Recruiters \& Social Enterprises)
- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Customizable Branding
- Job Management
- Job Posting

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software

## Category

- [Job Board Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30778/job-board/software)

## Alternatives

1. [ZipRecruiter](https://www.capterra.ca/software/130706/ziprecruiter) — 4.2/5 (10921 reviews)
2. [Indeed for Employers](https://www.capterra.ca/software/161381/indeed) — 4.5/5 (7552 reviews)
3. [LinkedIn Jobs](https://www.capterra.ca/software/172060/linkedin-jobs) — 4.5/5 (5930 reviews)
4. [100Hires](https://www.capterra.ca/software/206957/100hires) — 4.9/5 (1108 reviews)
5. [JBoard](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1023692/jboard) — 5.0/5 (107 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Idealist Review" — 4.0/5

> **Bill Laurel** | *July 19, 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Idealist has been a great asset for me in finding ways to contribute to causes that I care about, due to its simple interface for connecting with people who share the same passions and beliefs. The resource center, with its job postings, volunteer listings, and user discussions, has been particularly helpful in revealing organizations whose principles match my own. I love the convenient ability to mark posts and use search criteria tailored to my needs, which makes Idealist truly invaluable.
> 
> **Cons**: I did not appreciate how challenging it was to negotiate the layout and features. The search bar proved to be an issue as it was hard to locate the desired content. In addition, I was overwhelmed by the abundance of content.

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### "Perfect for Social Justice Jobs" — 5.0/5

> **Courtney** | *June 3, 2022* | Fund-Raising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I love Idealist both as someone looking for a job and someone who is now posting openings at an organization. Idealist is target towards non-profit, social justice oriented jobs in the U.S. It makes it straightforward and simple to find candidates who are interested in those types of roles. It is easy to use and brings in the most interested candidates in the quickest way.
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> **Cons**: The only downside to Idealist is that you have to pay per job posting. However, it is always free to post volunteer openings\!

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### "Idealist Review" — 5.0/5

> **Brooke** | *December 17, 2020* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Idealist is one of the best site for job listings in the nonprofit sector. It's the go-to job board nonprofit employers and employees.
> 
> **Cons**: I don't have a ton of complaints. Sometimes creativity is needed when searching job terms, but all in all it's a straightforward and helpful platform.
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> I've used Idealist as a job seeker and as an employer and highly recommend for any nonprofit professional.

## Links

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