“…There is evidence that the relationship between PSM and nonprofit careers may be stronger than some may realize or acknowledge. Recent studies have found that not only is PSM high among nonprofit employees (Miller-Stevens, Taylor, & Morris, 2015; Taylor, 2010; Word & Carpenter, 2013), it may also be a better predictor of preferences for careers in the nonprofit sector than those found in local, state, and federal levels of government (Bright & Graham, 2015; Clerkin & Coggburn, 2012; Rose, 2012). However, given the limited number of studies that comparatively explore the topic, more research is needed to help confirm the validity of these trends.…”