Job Listings http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings Great jobs in social entrepreneurship are here! If you are hiring and want to list a position here, go to Contact Us (under About Us) and send us the job description. It will be reviewed and, if appropriate, will be posted within 24 hours. Job Listings http://www.socialedge.org/logo.png RugMark USA http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/13/rugmark-usa Communications Manager, Washington, DC Rugmark USA is a nonprofit organization working to end illegal child labor in the handmade rug industry. A six-country network, the Rugmark Foundation certifies handmade rugs from India, Nepal, and Pakistan as child labor-free; rescues and rehabilitates working children; and offers consumers the choice to purchase carpets bearing the Rugmark label.
 
Rugmark USA is the only organization that offers a voluntary licensing program to rug importers and independently verifies that handmade rugs are made without the use of exploitative child labor. The organization is currently in an exciting strategic growth phase, focused on making products with the Rugmark certification known and more widely available in the U.S. marketplace. To date, Rugmark has rescued more than 3,000 children from exploitation on carpet looms and offered them rehabilitation, education, vocational training, and other services.
 
The Communications Manager will be part of a four-person team implementing Rumark’s Most Beautiful Rug campaign – a national consumer awareness campaign. The goal of the campaign is to increase the market-share of Rugmark certified rugs to 15% in the next 10 years, thus eliminating illegal child labor in the carpet industries of India, Nepal and Pakistan.
 
The Communications Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Rugmark’s campaign and organizational messages are well-communicated throughout all of its outreach, including Website, brochures, press releases, business partner tool kits, consumer organizing materials, annual report, etc. The position will also be responsible for building and managing the media sponsorship program, pitching editorial pieces to relevant media outlets, event planning, and securing targeted partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that can help to build the Rugmark brand through grassroots mobilization.
 
Ideally, applicant will have experience working on highly targeted communications campaigns with a combination of grassroots and mass communication strategies.
 
Specific duties include:
 
Develop public relations strategy and secure editorial coverage in selected trade and consumer press.
Secure campaign media sponsors, place public service announcements, coordinate cooperative advertising packages and manage paid advertising schedules.
Execute campaign strategies to engage interior designers, architects and other target audiences.
Write and edit all campaign and organizational materials with assistance from other staff and consultants as needed.
Manage Website content ensuring timeliness of updated material.
Develop and manage event series in targeted campaign markets.
Work with Business Development Director to develop and implement joint marketing strategies with business partners (rug importers and retailers).
Participate in the ongoing strategic development and evaluation of Rugmark’s consumer campaign.
 
Candidate must thrive in an autonomous, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Rugmark’s nonprofit-business hybrid model requires business-oriented staff, committed to changing the way business is being done.
 
Qualifications:
3 - 5+ years of communications and marketing experience, preferably in a socially responsible business environment.
Experience managing successful communications campaigns.
Proven track record securing high-profile media placements.
Background in event planning and organizing.
Experience with Web marketing.
Knowledge of how to build and engage partner networks to participate in communications campaigns.
Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation and organizational skills.
Based in Washington, DC. Some travel is required.
 

Conditions of Employment: Rugmark an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law. Employment is contingent on the results of a background investigation and positive references.
 
Compensation and benefits: Compensation is commensurate with experience. Rugmark offers a health care and dental plan, a simple 403 (b) retirement plan, paid vacation and 9 paid holidays per year.
 
Supervisor: Executive Director.
 
To Apply, please email resume and cover letter (explaining why your skills and experience are suitable for this position) to:
 
Ms. Cyndi Janetzko
Director of Operations
Rugmark Foundation USA
2001 S Street, NW, Suite 430
Washington, DC 20009
Cyndi@rugmark.org 2008-10-14T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/13 10:22:41.904 GMT-7 Social Edge human rights arts Rugmark sustainable development women's rights fair trade children Rare http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/13/rare Vice President of Development, Arlington, VA Rare, a U.S.-based conservation organization, works globally to equip people in the world’s most threatened natural areas with the tools and motivation they need to care for their natural resources. For the last 30 years, at more than 90 sites and in more than 40 nations, Rare has addressed the underlying social and economic factors that create environmental threats. Rare’s approach has been to develop marketing and business development tools that motivate local communities to protect their natural surroundings. Rare has been recognized by Monitor Consulting and Fast Company magazine as one of the “Top 25 Social Capitalists” in America for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008. Its conservation toolkit has been embraced by many large environmental organizations, including The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, Wildlife Conservation Society, and the National Audubon Society.

Rare’s signature Pride campaign builds grassroots support for environmental protection by training local conservation leaders in the use of commercial marketing tactics to build awareness, influence attitudes, and enable meaningful change. Rare has more than twenty years of experience in building local Pride for biodiversity conservation and has trained over 120 locally-based conservationists. Over the next 5 years, Rare plans to triple in size, resulting in exponentially greater impact. To learn more about Rare, please visit www.rareconservation.org.

Based in Arlington, VA, the Vice President of Development will provide leadership, direction and coordination for a comprehensive fundraising program that secures financial resources from all donor segments to support conservation goals around the world. Reporting to the President and CEO and working in collaboration across the organization and with the Board of Directors, the VP of Development will build a multifaceted revenue stream to advance Rare’s goals and communicate a compelling vision to others. Managing staff and volunteers responsible for major gifts, government, and foundation and corporate relations, the VP of Development will oversee the entire spectrum of fundraising tactics while also maintaining a portfolio of major donors and managing senior leaders in the organization to success around aggressive revenue generation goals.

Responsibilities
•    Develop strategic fundraising plan and oversee execution of related tactics across funding sources, including individuals, Board, foundations, corporations, and government
•    Manage and grow own portfolio of donor relationships and ensure the efficient and effective use of CEO time on fundraising
•    Oversee strategy and execution of business plan fundraising, as well as cultivation of large, multi-year grants from institutions and partners
•    Work directly with Senior Advisor to plan, execute, and ensure success of an aggressive multi-year capital campaign
•    Ensure full integration of head office and regional office fundraising, including assisting regional VPs in setting realistic annual goals, tracking revenue from all sources against organizational targets, ensuring effective reporting and communications between development staff around the world, and overseeing the CRM database
•    Work with the Executive Office to cultivate major gifts from Board of Directors and identify strong new Board prospects to support long term revenue goals
•    Oversee planning and execution of all relationship-building and revenue-generating events, including select board and development committee activities, donor cultivation events and trips, and networking events
•    Build effective development team to support 5-year revenue targets, including training and mentoring existing staff
•    Increase and improve internal communications between development, program, and marketing functions

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:
•    8-10 years of proven fundraising experience; experience with capital campaigns, major gifts and government or multilateral grants preferred
•    Exceptional relationship-building and cultivation skills with demonstrated success working with a variety of high-level constituents, prospects, and donors
•    Management experience, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance of a large multi-disciplinary team; ability to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth
•    A track record as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in written and verbal communications, adept at crafting proposals, donor correspondence and other kinds of materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences
•    Significant prospect research and donor cultivation experience combined with proficiency with fundraising or CRM software applications
•    Proven skills in financial management and budgeting
•    Willingness to work some evenings, weekends and travel 25% of the time
•    Must be thrive in Rare’s entrepreneurial culture that values openness, collaboration and rigorous accountability
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred

Compensation and Benefits
Rare not only inspires conservation, we also inspire our employees. In addition to a competitive salary and fully covered health insurance, a 401k savings plan and vacation/holiday leave time, Rare employees receive an annual training budget for continuous learning and growth, a bonus plan that ties to individual and organizational performance, and a flexible work environment. And to make sure no one gets cabin fever, there’s an annual staff retreat that allows everyone to experience and support Rare’s work in the field.

To Apply: Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Deb Chamberlin, Senior Director of Human Resources, at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1269. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Rare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Commongood Careers: Rare has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the search for a Vice President of Development. Commongood Careers is a nonprofit search service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers. Learn more about Commongood Careers at http://www.cgcareers.org. 2008-10-13T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/13 10:14:24.156 GMT-7 Social Edge Roots of Change http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/12/roots-of-change Network Coordinator, San Francisco, CA Roots of Change (ROC) is a non-profit organization that develops and provides resources to a network of leaders and institutions in California who agree to collaborate in pursuit of a sustainable food system by the year 2030. This network involves food producers, businesses, nonprofits, communities, government agencies, and foundations that share strategies, objectives, and a commitment to changing mental models, markets, and policies that shape the food system.

The Network Coordinator supports the work of the Director of Network Relations in the promotion and expansion of ROC’s network of individuals and organizations working for sustainable agriculture in California. Online responsibilities include working with network members to build content on the website, coordinating email data and content, creating network maps, and promoting ROC in online social networks. Additional work includes coordinating volunteers who expand the network by collecting email addresses of new supporters at events. The Network Coordinator also supports the work of ROC’s other staff as needed. This position reports to the Director of Network Relations.

Key Responsibilities
1. Coordinate with a wide variety of network members to edit photos, text and graphics and post to the ROC website; and to organize the content based on workgroups and initiatives.
2. Create network maps: post online surveys, conduct online research, follow-up with organizations and individuals; format resulting data; and generate, edit, and publish maps on website.
2. Coordinate email campaigns: edit and format submitted content; update and segment emailing lists; and track and report open and click-through, and contribution rates of various segments.
4. Promote ROC in online social networks: post content, respond to contributors, and recognize key supporters.
5. Create a dashboard of key online metrics and generate a weekly report.
6. Coordinate volunteers who distribute flyers and collect email addresses of new supporters at farmers markets and sustainable agriculture events: contact, schedule and orient volunteers; organize recognition events; and coordinate printing and distribution of materials.
7. Coordinate distribution of print and electronic promotional material for distribution by other organizations.
8. Other responsibilities will be added depending on the evolving requirements of the position.

Skills & Qualifications
o Bachelor’s Degree preferred
o Excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail; ability to stay focused in busy work environment
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and communities
o Ability to take initiative and solve problems, and to work collaboratively with other staff members
o Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments
o Experience in online communities and social networks
o Experience with on-line tools and applications, e.g. wikis, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Joomla or other CMS
o Adept with Mac platform and with Word and Excel
o Experience in non-profit work a plus
o Experience with community organizing a plus
o Ability to travel within California 4-5 times a year; ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as required

Position location: Downtown San Francisco, 221 Kearny Street
Expected Start Date: October 31, 2008
Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive.
Please send cover letter and resume to Haney Armstrong at haney@rocnetwork.org and use Network Coordinator as the subject.
Submission Deadline: October 20
Roots of Change is a project of The Trust for Conservation Innovation (TCI). Roots of Change/TCI is an equal opportunity employer. 2008-10-12T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/13 10:07:41.736 GMT-7 Social Edge organic farming agriculture The Lemelson Foundation http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/11/the-lemelson-foundation Local Liaison Consultant, Jakarta, Indonesia The mission of the Lemelson Foundation is to support and inspire invention  and innovation that improves people’s lives.  The Foundation works internationally through its Invention for Sustainable  Development Program that aims to foster human creativity and invention to meet basic human needs and to build sustainable  livelihoods for the world’s poorest citizens.  To accomplish its international goals, one of the Foundation’s strategic programs is the  Recognition and Mentoring Program (RAMP).
 
The Lemelson Foundation is supporting the development of Recognition and Mentoring Programs in Indonesia, India and Peru.   In Indonesia the RAMP is implemented by two partner organizations: a new foundation called Yayasan Inovasi Teknologi (YIT)  and Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB).  These two organizations work together to provide support to individuals and/or teams of  student and grassroots inventors, helping them to commercialize inventions or products that contribute to sustainable development  and poverty alleviation in Indonesia.  RAMP Indonesia supports innovations in sectors such as water, energy, health, agriculture, or biodiversity.
 
In support of this Program, the Lemelson Foundation, based in Portland Oregon USA, is searching for a consultant based in Indonesia to serve as a liaison for the Lemelson Foundation.
 
Requirements: 
Bi-lingual: fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English with good written and oral communications and reporting skills
Experience working with international development organizations in Indonesia
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: sustainable development, technology development, small business development
Knowledge of one or more of the following areas: sustainable development, technology development, small business development
Independent, results oriented, flexible, willing and able to travel within Indonesia and internationally
 
Specific Duties: See Below
Time Period: 1 year renewable contract, beginning as soon as possible.
Based: Jakarta, Indonesia
For More Information see: http://www.lemelson.org

To Apply: Please send cover letter and CVs with “RAMP Indonesia Consultant”  in the subject line to The Lemelson Foundation at indoconsultant@lemelson.org
 
Objective: To serve as the Foundation’s Indonesia-based representative and as a locally-based resource for  the Lemelson Foundation and RAMP Indonesia partners

The Lemelson Foundation Consultant Role
RAMP Program and Operational Development Support
 
Serve as a liaison between the Foundation’s Portland office and RAMP Indonesia partners in their efforts to a) develop operational structures and appropriate policies and to b) create processes for review of prospective candidates for support, mentoring of selected inventors and entrepreneurs, and project evaluation.

Attend and represent the Foundation at RAMP Indonesia board meetings, partner coordination and screening meetings, promotional road-show and stakeholders meetings, presentations by selected inventors, and selected field visits that RAMP Indonesia partners undertake to evaluate an inventor or entrepreneur at their place of work.

Occasionally review proposals submitted to RAMP Indonesia and provide the Foundation’s Portland office with an independent viewpoint of inventors and entrepreneurs applying for the program, the range of issues for which solutions are being proposed, and pattern of inventions selected for support.

Help strengthen coordination, cooperation and conducive working relationships between RAMP Indonesia implementing partners.
Put forth an independent perspective to help the Foundation understand the program reach and impact.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting 
  • Provide monthly reports to the Foundation, including analysis of program achievements as well as monitoring completion of milestones as established through foundation grant award letters.  Provide recommendations on how to address issues reported.
  • Review compliance of budget and expenditures by Foundation grantees with reference to grant award letters.
  • Ensure that grantees’ monitoring and evaluation practices contribute to Balanced Scorecard societal measures.  Ensure that grantee program staff is monitoring individual program activities for learning and improvement.
  • Actively identify opportunities and coordinate implementation of cross-RAMP learning events, workshops, visits, calls, etc.
  • Attend meetings with potential mentoring institutions that RAMP Indonesia partners organize to evaluate an institution’s suitability to be included in the RAMP mentoring network.
  • Over time, build rapport with key individuals in mentor institutions to seek feedback and to independently assess progress/impediments with creation of network of service providers.
Network Building & Media
  • Expand the Foundation’s contacts with institutions throughout Indonesia by meeting and introducing the Foundation to potential partners in the innovation and enterprise world.
  • In public fora, provide an overview about the Foundation and answer questions on Foundation activities.
  • Review RAMP Indonesia communication materials including, but not limited to, web content, program brochures, advertisements or other materials prepared by RAMP Indonesia before they are distributed to the public.
  • Publish in local media, as appropriate and to the extent possible within lobbying rules of US laws governing private foundations, with input from the Foundation, to create an enabling policy environment for inventors in Indonesia.
Financial Sustainability
  • Ensure development and implementation of program sustainability plan by RAMP Indonesia and any other Indonesian grantees.
  • Ensure the inclusion of a financial strategy, when appropriate, in any supported projects to contribute to program sustainability.
  • Help build RAMP’s network of potential financial resources and partners such as micro-credit institutions, commercial banks, venture capitalists, and other potential funders.
  • Support to other Lemelson Foundation business in the region
  • Facilitate linkages between the Foundation’s Indonesia programs and other Foundation-supported programs and contacts, especially but not limited to potential Technology Dissemination grantees.
  • Provide on the ground support to other Foundation-related initiatives in the region. These may include travel, field visits and analysis of specific issues and projects within the Technology Dissemination portfolio, the Ashoka-Lemelson Program, and other areas.
  • General administration such as: a) Maintenance of records of all expense receipts as per Indonesian accounting standards and as guided by the local auditing firm hired by the Foundation, b) Help with Indonesia-travel related needs of the Foundation staff, Board members and other contacts including, but not limited to, reserving hotels, finalizing appointments, organizing transportation and communications, and coordinating meetings.
  • Liaise with any other consultants hired by the Foundation for specified, short-term projects.
Strategic Thinking
  • Engage in analysis of Foundation programs, such as analysis of RAMP costs (admin -vs- program -vs- incubation) to assist with learning and improvement and forward this analysis to the Foundation.
  • Encourage and foster analysis among RAMP staff (e.g. need for further focus, idea-to-impact stages, etc.)
  • Assist the Foundation in its analysis of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats for all programs supported in the region. 
  • Professional Development and Capacity Building
  • Seek relevant professional development opportunities and coordinate with the Foundation regarding consultant’s participation.
  • Periodically assess RAMP capacity building needs and ensure they are met.
 2008-10-11T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/13 09:25:54.055 GMT-7 Social Edge sustainable development social enterprise innovation social entrepreneurs Social Entrepreneurship Search for Common Ground http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/09/search-for-common-ground Director of Private Sector Giving, Washington, DC Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 380 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 28 offices in 19 countries, including in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and eight African countries.

The newly created position of Director of Private Sector Giving will integrate excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to develop and cultivate relationships with all potential and existing private sector funders for the purposes of fundraising for the organization.

The Director of Private Sector Giving will manage at least three staff members, and will work closely with senior staff to lead the cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of donors. This position will be based in the DC headquarters of Search for Common Ground, though travel will be required. The position reports to the Vice President of International Development.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in the creation of a development strategy to grow current foundation, corporate and individual relationships, and initiate new relationships
  • Work with the VP, International Development, Executive Director, and President in the cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of existing donors, including but not limited to developing donor strategies, drafting and managing donor communications, writing donor proposals, and conducting donor visits
  • Develop new prospects through research, planning and executing point-of-entry events, and launching creative development initiatives
  • Manage a private sector development team in the execution of a major individual gifts strategy as well as an annual fund strategy, including but not limited to direct mail and direct email campaigns
  • Create and oversee the implementation of development systems to support development operation
  • Provide senior leadership and Board with regular reports on progress against annual goals and regular benchmarks
  • Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, and development of team members
  • Complete proposal and report writing; and
  • Engage directly in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, working in close collaboration with SFCG’s Institutional Learning Team

Minimum Qualifications
·    Minimum of five (5) years of relevant development experience (professional development experience within a nonprofit working on major gifts is preferred)
·    Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required (Master’s degree preferred)
·    Ability to manage teams effectively and be an effective team member
·    Demonstrated success using writing and presentation skills to increase revenue-generating opportunities, preferably for a nonprofit organization
·    Experience with donor databases a plus
·    Ability to successfully develop and cultivate relationships with a wide variety of constituents
·    Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
·    Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as with web browsers
·    Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proactive approach
·    Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, and meet goals and deadlines
·    Excellent ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
·    Ability to multi-task
·    Ability to travel

To Apply: Please send a cover letter, current resume, and two writing samples (of three pages or less) by November 3rd to employment@sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 572-6287 with the subject heading: Director of Private Sector Giving. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work. The starting date should be no later than January 2, 2009. 2008-10-10T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/13 11:24:56.806 GMT-7 Social Edge Search for Common Ground http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/10/search-for-common-ground Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Washington, DC Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 380 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 28 offices in 19 countries, including in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the United States and eight African countries.

The Institutional Learning Team (ILT) supports SFCG as a learning organization by enhancing the effectiveness of SFCG’s programming through a commitment to excellence in monitoring and evaluation, and through continuous learning institutionally and within related fields. One aspect of this work includes the coordination of the Monitoring and Evaluation of a DfID Governance and Transparency Funded (GTF) three-year project. This is a global project involving the production of a multi-episode, dramatic, football-based TV and radio series in 12 different countries .

The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Specialist is responsible for providing leadership on design, monitoring and evaluation across the organization, including managing and supervising DM&E Interns and DM&E staff. The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist reports to the Director of the Institutional Learning Team. The position is based in Washington, DC.

Key responsibilities and specific duties include, but are not limited to:
·    Oversee ongoing capacity-building efforts in national staff members particularly in areas of program and budget management;
·    Develop organization-wide DM&E tools, systems and processes that increase the effectiveness and accountability of our projects;
-    Manage, schedule, support, evaluate and control the quality of program and projects for the different SFCG programs
-    Provide leadership in the development of monitoring systems across the organization, which includes the development of common indicators, tools and processes
-    Analyze data collected by the different programs and share the information with Senior Management and other members of SFCG
-    Provide leadership and support in the development of the organization’s conceptual framework and theories of change
-    Keep up to date with funder requirements and think in terms of DM&E and developments in the use of indicators, tools, etc. and provide feedback to the organization
·    Support the different field programs to strategize, develop and implement their own DM&E plans, systems and processes, including providing technical assistance;
-    Support the Country and Regional Directors in developing and implementing their DM&E strategies, including their monitoring systems, and the collection, analysis and use of data
-    Provide coaching and support to DM&E Coordinators across the organization
-    Provide support and advice to research projects across the organization
·    Ensure the development of DM&E capacity across the organization and facilitate organizational learning and the sharing of lessons learned on DM&E across programs;
-    Facilitate cross-organizational learning, which includes providing information, guidelines, lessons learned, and user-friendly learning tools on DM&E on the Institutional Learning Team Intranet website
-    Provide orientation and technical training on DM&E concepts and tools to all SFCG staff, at headquarters and at the field offices
·    Ensure the financial sustainability of the DM&E Department, in collaboration with the ILT Director;
-    Conduct fundraising for and management of any DM&E-specific projects
·    Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of the GTF TV productions;
-    Conduct fundraising for and management of any DM&E-specific projects
-    Develop a methodological protocol for all M&E aspects of the productions in partnership with SFCG’s academic partners
-    Develop the monitoring and evaluation framework for the productions for each country
-    Coordinate the implementation of the monitoring across all 12 countries and the evaluation across those countries selected for in-depth evaluation
-    Disseminate lessons learned to all project staff and producers and HQ International Grants Manager
·    Seek out and manage partnerships with academic institutions that can provide the organization with adequate tools and analysis as well as academic recognition;
·    Recruit and supervise appropriate DM&E consultants for specific projects;
·    Supervise and manage the professional development of headquarters DM&E staff and Interns;
·    Actively support the recruitment of DM&E staff and other staff with DM&E roles;
·    Attend DM&E events, conferences, and meetings to keep up to date and maintain relationships; and
·    Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its Institutional Learning efforts

Minimum Qualifications
·    Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in design, monitoring and evaluation methodologies
·    At least two (2) years of field-based data collection and analysis experience
·    Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required (Master’s degree preferred)
·    Demonstrated technical capacity to provide support and guidance to project staff on design, monitoring and evaluation
·    Experience in designing M&E organization-wide systems
·    Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools and the ability to coach and train others in their use
·    Demonstrated capacity to coordinate evaluations, including experience developing evaluation terms of reference and recruiting and managing consultants
·    Proven experience with the logical framework approach
·    Demonstrated capacity to coordinate evaluations, including experience developing evaluation terms of reference and recruiting and managing consultants
·    Extensive knowledge of logical framework and results framework planning and evaluation methodologies and the ability to coach and train others in their use
·    Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional relationships
·    High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality
·    Able to work independently and effectively in a team environment
·    Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a proactive approach
·    Ability to multi-task and work to meet tight deadlines
·    Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web browsers
·    Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
·    Ability to travel
Highly Desirable:
·    Prior experience as a trainer
·    Knowledge of participatory methods in M&E
·    Knowledge of media and/or social change M&E
·    Experience working internationally and specifically in conflict/fragile state environments
·    Knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS)
·    Proficiency in French

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and current resume by November 3rd to employment@sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 572-6287 with the subject heading: Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist. Please be sure to include minimum salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work. 2008-10-10T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/13 09:15:34.057 GMT-7 Social Edge conflict resolution and peace peace war Corporate Accountability International http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/09/corporate-accountability-international Online Director, Boston, MA *New Position!
The Online Director is responsible for directing Corporate Accountability International's online outreach, web design, content development and optimization. The Online Director is responsible for developing Corporate Accountability International’s online outreach and fundraising plan and contributing to the development of the organization’s communications plan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Optimize the level at which our online activist and membership network is engaged.
* Grow our online action and membership list.
* Lead effective online fundraising campaigns.
* Participate in planning for Communications, Campaign and Development Units and in campaign activities, directing relevant planning sessions within each.
* Work with Communications Director to ensure message consistency across all online platforms.
* Stay on top of new developments in online and web strategies.
* Oversee the organization’s web work.
* Participate in organization-wide planning, fundraising and campaign activities.
* Supervise online team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Proven commitment to social justice and progressive social change and experience in grassroots, community and/or political organizing.
* At least five years experience in web site management, online organizing and outreach
* Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver).
* Thorough knowledge of HTML; familiarity with CSS and JavaScript.
* Familiarity with e-advocacy software, such as Democracy In Action.
* Strong graphic design skills.
* Familiarity with server-side scripting languages (php, asp) preferred.
* Working knowledge of cross-browser computer issues.
* Ability to implement QA testing, browser testing, and troubleshooting code.
* Strong management skills and ability to work within a team, and between teams of staff, with less online marketing experience.
* Strong writing and editing skills.
* Database and network knowledge a big plus!

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Online Director is accountable to the Communications Director.
SALARY RANGE: $41,300 to $47,800 depending on experience, with a generous benefits package.
LOCATION: Boston Campaign Headquarters, South End.
TO APPLY: Email letter of interest, resumé and three to five references to jobs@stopcorporateabuse.org 2008-10-09T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/13 11:50:04.658 GMT-7 Social Edge corporate social responsibility Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/08/bill-melinda-gates-foundation Deputy Director, Global Health Financing & Policy Development, Seattle, WA The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is recruiting for a senior person to lead its Global Health Financing & Policy Development team. The team is responsible for breakthrough leadership and entrepreneurship in accomplishing the following:
1)   Developing international financial mechanisms and other innovations to increase funding for health solutions in the developing world.
2)   Creating incentives that stimulate more private sector investment in global health research and development.
3)   Developing an evidence base to document what’s working in global health and to help inform and improve regulatory and policy decisions.
4)   Coordinating the Foundation’s relationships and investments with international financial mechanisms including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the GAVI Alliance,  UNITAID, and other multilateral organizations to help increase their efficiency and impact.
This is an incredible opportunity to play a significant role in improving the lives of hundreds of millions of people.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation operates three primary programs: 1) the United States Program, 2) the Global Development Program, and 3) the Global Health Program. The Global Health Program focuses on the development of breakthrough science and technology to address the health challenges of the developing world and on ensuring that people have access to existing science and technology that do the same.  Within the Global Health Program, the Global Health Policy & Advocacy Group develops solutions to improving global health and then generates the financial and public, political, and governmental support necessary to get these solutions implemented.

Within the Policy & Advocacy Group, the Financing & Policy Development Team has responsibility for breakthrough leadership and entrepreneurship in:
1) Developing international financial mechanisms and other innovations to increase funding for health solutions in the developing world.(See http://www.iff-immunisation.org for an example.)
2) Creating incentives that stimulate more private sector investment in global health research and development.(See http://www.vaccineamc.org for an example.)
3) Developing anevidence base to document what’s working in global health and to help inform and improve regulatory and policy decisions.
4) Coordinating the Foundation’s relationships and investments with international financial mechanisms including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (http://www.theglobalfund.org/), the GAVI Alliance (http://www.gavialliance.org/),  UNITAID (http://www.unitaid.eu/), and other multilateral organizations to help increase their efficiency and impact.

Qualifications
The most competitive candidates will offer the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1) Ability to create an environment of innovation where new ideas can be developed and incubated and, when ready, brought to other parts of the Policy & Advocacy team to ensure they get enacted and/or implemented.
2) Ability to collaborate and provide strategic insight as part of the Global Health Policy & Advocacy management team on the best ways to allocate resources to achieve our mission of more and better resources for the Foundation’s global health priority areas.
3) Boundless energy, passion, and creativity for the Global Health Program’s mission and the ability to inspire the same in others.
4) Ability to serve as a key policy advisor to the Foundation’s Co-Chairs, CEO, President of the Global Health Program, and Director of Global Health Policy & Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
5) Ability to proactively anticipate policy and finance opportunities in global health to improve the lives of those living in the developing world.
6) Ability to provide leadership in building and managing a results-oriented team that can focus on achieving impact by collaborating with other parts of the Global Health and Global Development Programs and by coming up with and implementing solutions.

To Apply
See full job description for more details.  Please e-mail your Microsoft Word resume to Donna Svei, Executive Search Consultant, at donnasvei@gmail.com. Please include your e-mail address on your resume and reference “Gates Foundation, Deputy Director for Global Health Financing & Policy Development” in the subject line of your e-mail. Donna can be reached Monday through Friday at 208.622.4600 in the U.S. Mountain Time Zone between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. For more information about Donna, see http://www.linkedin.com/in/donnasvei.  This is an international recruitment. The position is eligible for the Foundation’s relocation benefits. 2008-10-08T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/08 10:48:20.326 GMT-7 Social Edge public policy reproductive health health finance pandemics Skoll Foundation http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/07/skoll-foundation Director, Skoll Awards Program, Palo Alto, CA The Skoll Foundation was established in 1999 by eBay’s first president, Jeff Skoll, who serves as our founder and chairman. The foundation’s innovative approach to philanthropy is based on the belief that small investments can spur significant social change. Sally Osberg joined the foundation as its first president and CEO in 2001 and leads the organization’s team, drawing upon more than 20 years of social sector leadership experience.

Today, the foundation is dedicated to realizing a vision for a more peaceful and prosperous world. We advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs. The foundation is focused on social entrepreneurs working six key issue areas - tolerance and human rights, health, environmental sustainability, economic and social equity, institutional responsibility, and peace and security - and whose models are at an inflection point where our support can accelerate significant impact. The core values of the Skoll Foundation workplace include respect, responsibility, leverage, innovation and tough-minded optimism.

The Program and Impact (P&I) team seeks a Director-level candidate who brings a combination of intellectual curiosity, a passion for social change, a focus on tangible results and a desire to work within a team culture that practices continuous learning and improvement.
The Director will report to the Vice President for Program and Impact who oversees the Skoll Foundation’s “invest” programs (i.e., grants and loans to social entrepreneurs’ organizations and other strategic initiatives that advance the Skoll Foundation’s vision to advance systemic change that benefits communities around the world).
The Director will be a key member of the P&I leadership. The successful candidate will possess broad management and strategic capabilities as well as strong values aligned with the Skoll Foundation’s mission. The Director will be prepared to accept a high degree of personal responsibility for helping manage the activities of P&I team, analyzing and managing opportunities and risk, anticipating and meeting deadlines, producing high-quality documents and graphic materials, maintaining records, and welcoming feedback with the aim of continuous improvement and contribution to team performance.

Responsibilities
•    Provide strategic leadership across the foundation in developing and managing the foundation’s Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship program.
•    Lead efforts to source, evaluate and recommend high-potential social entrepreneurs for Skoll Awards.
•    Develop and evaluate strategies to maximize impact through grantee relationships, with a goal of strategically and seamlessly linking grantees to Foundation services, resources and staff.
•    Directly manage a portfolio of grantee relationships, including screening and conducting due diligence on grant and loan applications, managing relationships with grantees, developing grant outcomes and milestones, and monitoring grant progress and impact.
•    Manage processes for the review of letters of inquiry and grant proposals. Assure preparation of high quality grant summaries and recommendations for Skoll Board review.
•    Lead and document research efforts in one or more of the foundation’s key issue areas and recommend strategies for foundation engagement.
•    Serve as primary or secondary relationship contact on a variety of Foundation grantmaking programs and initiatives.
•    Recruit, coach, develop and evaluate performance and contributions of P&I team members.
•    Lead multidisciplinary teams addressing current and emerging Foundation priorities.
•    Interface with grant seekers, responding promptly and respectfully to a variety of inquiries.
•    Participate fully in the development of processes to measure, learn from and improve impact.
•    Help develop services, in addition to grants, that will provide value to grantees, improving their capabilities, scale and impact.
•    Participate as a member of the P&I team in developing the department’s strategic plans.
•    Prepare key documents related to assigned grants and Board-related activities.
•    Monitor assigned grants and take actions as necessary to ensure compliance.
•    Undertake special projects, as assigned.
•    Maintain collegial working relationships with colleagues and constituents.

Qualifications and Abilities
The ideal candidate for the Director position will possess the following characteristics:
•    Knowledge of the practices and contributions of social entrepreneurs and key sources of support in the ecosystem of social entrepreneurship.
•    Experience in foundation grantmaking protocols, regulations, best practices and/or competitive prize selection efforts.
•    Experience managing a team of professionals in the for-profit or not-for-profit sectors.
•    Experience and desire to work within a team environment with an emphasis on learning and continuous improvement.
•    Experience and comfort with technology based tools for managing grant workflow and constituent relationship management (e.g., Salesforce, Cybergrants).
•    Track record providing innovative leadership in developing and implementing programs and working effectively across functions and organizations.
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cooperatively to satisfy needs of internal and external constituents.
•    Experience with evaluating and/or building the operational and financial capacity of organizations to undertake major initiatives.
•    Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and discretion.
•    Strong communication skills, particularly written.
•    Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with diverse people and communities.
•    High standards, integrity and a sense of humor.
•    Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general database systems.
•    Competency in language(s), in addition to English, is desirable.
•    Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
•    In addition to the qualifications above, experience in any one or more of the following issue areas where the Skoll Foundation focuses its grantmaking is of particular interest:
Environmental Sustainability (particularly climate change or water scarcity)
Health (particularly global pandemic prevention)
Peace and Security (particularly nuclear proliferation or Middle East conflict)
Economic and Social Equity
Tolerance and Human Rights
Institutional Responsibility
•    Experience in the disciplines of program evaluation or organizational development are also of interest.

Education and Experience
•    Advanced degree or equivalent experience (M.A., M.S., M.B.A. or Ph.D) preferred.
•    Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible positions, with a distinguished record of accomplishments in the philanthropic/nonprofit or for-profit sectors, and at least five years in a managerial role.
•    Combination of both philanthropic/nonprofit and business experience.
•    International work experience is desirable, preferably with social entrepreneurs or other local organizations in developing countries.

To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@skollfoundation.org. Please specify “Program Director, Skoll Awards Program” in the message subject line. In your cover letter please tell us how your specific experiences and accomplishments address our needs and mission. The foundation will contact qualified applicants. 2008-10-07T12:34:15-07:00 2008/10/07 12:38:58.814 GMT-7 Social Edge Skoll Foundation social entrepreneurs Social Entrepreneurship Spirit of America http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/07/spirit-of-america Executive Director, Los Angeles, CA Spirit of America's mission is to help Americans serving abroad assist people in need. We do this by providing crucial humanitarian aid and improving relations between Americans and people suffering from armed conflict and terrorism. At the request of U.S. military and Foreign Service personnel in Afghanistan, Iraq and Africa, Spirit of America has provided an incredibly broad range of humanitarian assistance that includes everything from sandals, soccer balls and blankets, to irrigation equipment, tools and medical supplies. For example, Spirit of America has provided equipment for women’s sewing cooperatives in Iraq and books for schoolgirls in Afghanistan.

Spirit of America is supported exclusively by individual donors and private foundations. Since our founding in 2003, over $6.8 million has been donated to support more than 150 grassroots projects. One hundred percent of the contributions go to the specific projects donors choose. Based in Los Angeles, Spirit of America is a nonpartisan 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead Spirit of America in developing and nurturing external relationships with stakeholders and donors, while overseeing all internal operational and strategic initiatives. The Executive Director will lead the organization through a period of dynamic growth and guide a close-knit mission focused team

Spirit of America is seeking a highly skilled Executive Director with a proven track record in fundraising including strong acumen in e-philanthropy and online marketing. S/he will be visionary and focused on the bigger picture, while rolling-up her/his sleeves to do whatever is required in managing a multifaceted organization. The ideal candidate is an effective leader and hands-on contributor with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to think strategically.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure the financial and programmatic success of Spirit of America.
  • Work closely with the Board to ensure a strong focus on the organization’s mission while envisioning and planning for the future.
  • Encourage and maintain clear lines of communication and accountability with staff, Board members, and other critical stakeholders.
  • Lead SoA's staff in establishing the organization’s strategic objectives and an annual action plan to achieve those objectives.
  • Develop a flexible, efficient, and highly responsive organization that leverages and optimizes the use of technology and the Internet.
  • Function as the senior administrator in regard to fiscal and other business activities and be responsible for evaluating and reporting operating results in terms of costs, budgets, policies, and trends.
  • Serve as the chief fundraising professional for the organization. Design an aggressive fundraising program, including drafting materials (email messages to donors, website text, blog entries, etc.), coordinating, coaching and guiding staff, board and volunteers in their fundraising roles, and tracking and reporting results.
  • Develop and deliver public presentations and serve as Spirit of America’s primary spokesperson
  • Identify complementary organizations and cultivate relationships.
  • Perform all of the above with the highest standard of excellence and integrity.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Successful candidates must have excellent management, fundraising and leadership experience working in a multiple constituency, multiple project, and growing organization. This individual should possess a solid understanding of effective nonprofit fiscal and operations management practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and conducting web-based fundraising programs as well as cultivating major donors. Technological savvy, excellent people and management skills, and the ability to work with others in creatively resolving challenges will be closely considered. S/he will bring an overall record of success that is reflected in professional, personal and academic accomplishments.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.
At least 5 years nonprofit management and extensive fundraising experience with individual donors, major donors and private foundations.
Strong background in implementing a range of fundraising methodologies, including e-philanthropy.
Demonstrated expertise in the Internet and Web 2.0 technologies.
Evidence of leadership positions in growing organizations.
Strong collaborative style with outstanding communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
Demonstrated entrepreneurial approach, balancing control with flexibility, procedure with simplicity, and a willingness to innovate and change while creating an environment of rigor and discipline.
Experience in designing or redesigning projects and systems. Comfortable in transitional situations where there is rapid change and ambiguity.
Hands-on approach with attention to detail, organization, reliability and a “get it done and done right” approach.
Ability to be a leader, manager and individual contributor.
Ability to motivate staff and volunteers.
Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
Excellent time and project management abilities

TO APPLY: Applications should include:
  • Resume including chronological employment history
  • Cover letter describing your interest in the position, qualifications, and expectations
  • Salary history
Email materials to: jobsearch@drapergroup.com 2008-10-06T10:35:00-07:00 2008/10/07 12:27:25.784 GMT-7 Social Edge human rights Afghanistan peace Middle East Grameen-Jameel Pan-Arab Microfinance Limited http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/05/grameen-jameel-pan-arab-microfinance-limited Investment Manager, Dubai Grameen-Jameel Pan-Arab Microfinance Limited is a social business jointly owned by Grameen Foundation and Abdul Latif Jameel Group. The company’s core objective is poverty alleviation in the Arab world through microfinance. Grameen-Jameel’s vision is to reach one million new active microfinance clients in the Arab world by 2011. In order to achieve this, the company forms strategic partnerships with microfinance institutions (MFIs) throughout the region who share its values: commitment to reaching women and the poorest; aggressive growth plans; and financial sustainability. Grameen-Jameel supports its Partners by delivering a suite of customized products and services, and provides financing through its $50 million Grameen-Jameel Guarantee Fund. Currently, Grameen-Jameel has 12 Partners in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. The company is incorporated in Cyprus with an International Humanitarian City branch license in Dubai.

Grameen Foundation is a global non-profit organization based in Washington, DC that combines microfinance, technology, and innovation to empower the world’s poorest people to escape poverty. Founded in 1997 with the support of Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, GF has a global network of 52 partners in 22 countries.

Abdul Latif Jameel Group, based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is one of the Arab world’s most successful and respected business groups. Founded in 1945 by the late Sheikh Abdul Latif Jameel, the company was granted sole distribution rights for Toyota vehicles in Saudi Arabia ten years later, which it has maintained ever since. ALJ has a very active community services program with emphasis on education, training and development.

Job Description:
The Investment Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of financial products and services offered to Grameen-Jameel’s MFI Partners. The Investment Manager administers and oversees the $50 million Grameen-Jameel Guarantee Fund, including origination, structuring, and closing. The Investment Manager recommends appropriate types of financing and assists MFIs in obtaining commercial financing, and oversees MFI progress against business plan targets and financial covenants. In addition, the Investment Manager develops innovative financing new products for MFI Partners, such as convertible debt and equity instruments.

Essential Job Functions:
• Originates and structures commercial debt financing supported by partial credit enhancement from Grameen-Jameel
• Leads transactions and deal flow under the Grameen-Jameel Guarantee Fund;
• Presents transactions to Investment Committee for approval;
• Develops advisory services including treasury management, cash management, capital structure, etc to support commercial financing needs of Partners;
• Leads bank roadshows and marketing of financing products;
• Participates in wide range of transaction types for MFIs, including off-balance sheet financings, term financing, private placements, and quasi-equity;
• Oversees dealflow pipeline and database of partner performance data and partner investment portfolio;
• Works with General Manager and Program Manager to develop additional financing products to meet the needs of existing and prospective MFI Partners;
• Represents company at industry investment events; delivers presentations and participates on panels as needed;
• Networks with Microfinance Investment Vehicles (MIVs) and stays abreast of equity and debt fund activities;
• Participates in development and updating of company’s business plan;
• Supervises Financial Analyst;
• Reports activities and challenges to supervisor on regular basis;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Fluency in English; Arabic and French abilities preferred;
• Willingness and ability to travel to other countries in the Middle East & North Africa 30% of the time;
• Ability to work in a team environment to service MFI Partners;
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills;
• Proven financial analysis and modeling skills;
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage various projects concurrently;
• Takes initiative and does not require constant supervision or instructions to get job done;
• Commitment to eradication of poverty in the Middle East & North Africa.

Education and Experience:
• Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) degree required;
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred;
• Seven or more years of work experience in similar position in investment banking, finance, or private equity;
• International and emerging markets work experience preferred.

Start Date: Immediate

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with the following items to jobs@grameen-jameel.com:

1) An explanation of why you want to work for Grameen-Jameel; and 2) An explanation of how your skills and experience are a good match for this position.
No phone calls, please.

2008-10-05T00:00:00-07:00 2008/10/07 16:27:08.936 GMT-7 Social Edge Microfinance social venture capital social finance Grameen Bank social investing Middle East social impact investors Center for Community Justice http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/10/02/center-for-community-justice Executive Director, Schenectady, NY The Center for Community Justice, a non-profit agency, is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as leader of the organization. The Executive Director position reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall operations of an agency that serves 2,500 clients annually through 12 programs with a budget of $500,000. The agency provides programs and services dedicated to community-based remedies in the pursuit of peaceful resolutions, accountability and justice. The organization works closely with criminal justice, juvenile justice, child welfare, and educational systems.

Candidates must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and motivational skills. In addition, applicants must demonstrate successful grant writing and fund development initiatives, an ability to manage a budget and efficiently allocate resources, and computer proficiency.

The Executive Director works with the Board of Directors to establish and implement short and long-term strategic goals and initiatives. The successful candidate will have had experience working with a diverse staff and volunteers. Knowledge of criminal justice issues, alternatives to incarceration, alternative dispute resolution, and child advocacy; and experience in restorative justice practices is preferred. Applicants must have the ability and desire to work with and serve a diverse population. A four-year degree with at least 4 years of experience is required. Resume and letter of interest with references should be sent to: Search Committee, The Center for Community Justice, 144 Barrett Street, Schenectady, NY 12305. AA/EEO. 2008-10-02T10:51:58-07:00 2008/10/13 09:10:01.033 GMT-7 Social Edge legal aid social justice Digital Wish http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/30/digital-wish Strategic Business Development Manager, Sunderland, VT If you are a smart, well-organized and computer-savvy individual, then become part of our growing team in Vermont. We're looking for someone with a work-hard/play-hard attitude to craft and implement a constant stream of strategic development partnerships, designed to grow the public charity, Digital Wish. This is an ideal position for a hard-driving individual looking for employment with social impact. The entrepreneurial spirit is an integral part of our work environment, and people who fearlessly embrace change, will thrive.

Digital Wish has been described as “…a FaceBook for teachers.” Teachers are invited to register and plan their technology projects online. They write and share lesson plans, then make their technology wishes public on www.digitalwish.org. Online donation features allow anyone to make a donation to a school for classroom technology, or purchase items directly from a teacher's wish list (similar to a wedding registry). Behind the scenes Digital Wish strives to make teachers technology wishes come true.

Digital Wish has just been awarded a high-profile fellowship from the Draper Richards Foundation to fund operations for the next 3 years. We are looking for an individual with a unique combination of business-savvy, educational experience, and market development knowledge to drive the growth of our non-profit organization.

Partnership Tasks
Approximately 70% of the candidate’s time will be spent building partnerships. Candidates will contact private philanthropists, foundations, and Fortune 1000 companies to identify those with educational giving priorities. Once targeted, you will craft an appropriate partnership program to match their philanthropic needs such as:
- Setting up employee matching funds.
- Designing and administering regional educational giving programs.
- Creating, running, and judging a juried contest.
- Implementing an online competitive technology grant.
- Administering their annual giving funds for them – cost free.
- Making Digital Wish the charity of choice for their existing fundraising efforts.
Other Tasks
- Marketing– Manage the development of direct mail pieces, work with print contractors, write advertising and website copy, plan and execute direct mail campaigns and product launches.
- Print Ad Campaign – Design advertising concepts, draft or work with artists on storyboards, manage production and ad layout process, and secure placement.
- Television Commercials - Script TV commercials and work with teams to produce the vision. Craft a dissemination strategy and secure funding or partnerships for distribution.
- Accounting – Set up a new accounting system, develop standard procedures, and reporting guidelines, and administer transactions.
- Automation – Identify opportunities to streamline daily tasks, and create or work with developers to implement new processes or website features.
-Strategic Development – Identify new market opportunities and craft a strategy for entry.

Candidates demonstrating skillful expertise in any of these areas will take over the management and leadership role for that task. There are great opportunities for advancement.  A bachelor’s degree and good computer skills required. Local candidate only, or relocation required. Teaching experience is a plus.  Benefits include full time, flexible work hours, paid vacation, sick leave, health care, casual office work environment, travel budget, and no cap on advancement. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Digital Wish is co-located with an 8-year old educational software publishing firm, Tool Factory. Both organizations are woman-owned and operated. They support each other, share expertise, jointly sponsor initiatives, and co-fund resources. Please review the complete job description.  Send resume, website links, writing samples, or anything that demonstrates your talents to Heather Chirtea, heather@digitalwish.com. Fax to: (802) 375-6860, or call for a phone interview at (802) 375-6721.
This position is located in our scenic Vermont offices in Sunderland. We are an equal opportunity employer. 2008-09-30T00:00:00-07:00 2008/09/30 14:47:58.601 GMT-7 Social Edge youth Education Fundraising Digital Wish http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/30/copy_of_digital-wish Educational Non-Profit, Program Development, Sunderland, VT Digital Wish is on a mission to modernize American schools with technology. Teachers are invited to register online at www.digitalwish.org. They write and share lesson plans, then make their technology wishes public. Online donation features allow anyone to make a donation to a school for classroom technology, or purchase items directly from a teacher's wish list (similar to a wedding registry). Behind the scenes Digital Wish strives to make teachers technology wishes come true.

Two weeks ago, we were officially approved for non-profit status, and we’ve just been awarded a high-profile fellowship from the Draper Richards Foundation to fund operations for the next 3 years. We are now hiring new staff members to help grow the organization through the start-up phase. A successful candidate will have a strong emphasis in education and possess a unique combination of business-savvy, educational experience, and market development knowledge to drive the growth of our non-profit organization.

Partnerships Development
Approximately 70% of the candidate’s time will be spent building partnerships. Candidates will contact foundations, private philanthropists, and Fortune 1000 companies to identify those with educational giving priorities. Once targeted, you will craft an appropriate partnership program to match their philanthropic needs including:
- Setting up employee matching funds.
- Designing and administering regional educational giving programs.
- Creating, running, and judging a juried contest.
- Implementing an online competitive technology grant.
- Administering their annual giving funds for them – cost free.
- Making Digital Wish the charity of choice for their existing fundraising efforts.

You should be prepared to set up as much as $1 million dollars in new education programs annually. The process is very consultative and requires creativity to constantly design and redesign programs to match the needs of the partner. Grant-writing experience is a plus.

Other Tasks
- Grants - Track relevant foundations and identify their giving guidelines. Team with a staff writer to apply for grants, constantly, as identified.
- Product Management – Evaluate and recommend new products which are useful in the classroom. Pursue targeted vendors and set up partnerships (Dell, Apple, Toshiba, etc.) Manage shopping area listings, work with production assistants to find and manage art assets, and load information into the website system.
- Vendor Management – Work with HR departments, marketing, and vendor foundations to increase vendor involvement with Digital Wish. Create programs to help manufacturers to market Digital Wish to their own customers. Get vendors to donate grant prizes, and maximize the monthly grant award opportunities for registered teachers.
- Monthly Newsletter – Plan and/or write a monthly newsletter which will circulate to all 10,000+ registered teachers on Digital Wish.
- Increase Teacher Registration – Develop a plan to increase the number of teachers constantly registering on Digital Wish.

A bachelor’s degree required, master’s is preferred. Good computer skills are required – please don’t apply if you are not tech-savvy. Candidate should possess a strong foundation of grammar and writing skills, teaching experience, or ongoing involvement with education. Local candidate only, or relocation required. Must have reliable transportation.
Benefits include:
• Full time; flexible work hours.
• 4 Weeks paid vacation/year.
• 5 Days sick leave annually.
• Health care.
• Casual office work environment.
• Travel the US/UK, all expenses paid.
• Open advancement within the company.
• Digital camera and full usage of corporate professional equipment.
Over-achievers are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Digital Wish is co-located with an 8-year old educational software publishing firm, Tool Factory. Both organizations are woman-owned and operated. They support each other, share expertise, jointly sponsor initiatives, and co-fund resources. Please review the complete job description.  Send resume, website links, writing samples, or anything that demonstrates your talents to Heather Chirtea, heather@digitalwish.com. Fax to: (802) 375-6860, or call for a phone interview at (802) 375-6721.
This position is located in our scenic Vermont offices in Sunderland. We are an equal opportunity employer. 2008-09-30T00:00:00-07:00 2008/09/30 14:59:03.027 GMT-7 Social Edge youth education internet Innovation AltaMed Health Services http://www.socialedge.org/features/job-listings/archive/2008/09/29/altamed-health-services-1 Public and/or Private Sector Grant Writer, Los Angeles and Orange Counties, CA PUBLIC and/or PRIVATE SECTOR GRANT WRITER
AltaMed Health Services is a progressive, 21st Century health and social service organization offering world-class services to working poor and underserved communities in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
WHY JOIN THE ALTAMED TEAM? JUST A FEW OF THE MANY REASONS:
- Our focus on mission and high quality service
- 65,000 people served each year, and growing
- We are part of the Health Care Crisis solution
- Financial strength and stability; grown 19% each of the last 5 years; expecting 33% growth this year
- Exceptional track record of success and impact
- Ranked #1 on Hispanic Business Magazine’s Top 25 Hispanic Nonprofits in 2007
- Among the five largest Federally Qualified Health Care organizations in the U.S.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Mission-driven professional who will dive into the position with enthusiasm!
- At least 3 years successful grant writing experience or 5 years professional writing experience
- Knowledge of private and/or government funding streams and cycles
- Bachelors degree; Masters degree a plus
- Excellent written communications; ability to analyze and summarize data and information
- Planning and budget development skills
- Experience with government application processes, contracts management, budgeting principles and financial management
- Keen cultural competency in working with Latino and ethnically diverse communities
- Knowledge of health issues a plus
- Spanish fluency a plus
ALTAMED: THE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
We offer a professional business environment and one of the most competitive compensation packages in the sector, including market rate salaries and a generous benefits package (medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement, and many other benefits).
TO APPLY: Email a cover letter, resume, salary history, and 2- to 3-page writing sample to: jobsearch@drapergroup.com. View detailed job description at www.drapergroup.com. 2008-09-29T00:00:00-07:00 2008/09/29 23:09:53.034 GMT-7 Social Edge health grant writing