Are you a person who enjoys challenges and making a difference in the world?
 
Free The Children is the largest network of children helping children through education in the world.
Through our organization's unique youth-driven approach, more than one million young people
have been involved in our innovative programs in more than 45 countries. Founded by international
child rights activist Craig Kielburger in 1995, Free The Children has an established track-record of
success, with four nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize and partnerships with the United Nations,
and Oprah's Angel Network.
 
Free The Children seeks a dynamic PR and Publicity Manager to oversee all media relations
 
The position is based out of Free The Children’s Toronto office (233 Carlton Street) with an
immediate start date. A minimum two-year commitment is required and salary is to be determined. 
Upon completion of the three-month probationary period, staff members are offered health benefits,
an Employee Assistance Program and professional learning opportunities through the Staff
Professional Development Plan.
 
Roles and Responsibilities of a PR and Publicity Manager
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
• Report to the Director of Communications and Marketing, Chief Executive Director and the
Chief Operations Director 
• Direct, develop and execute all public and media relations activities, plans and strategies 
• Manage high-level partnership and relationship building
• Direct and oversee a comprehensive proactive and reactive media relations program, which
includes both short and long term goals for the organizations  
• Day-to-day team management and mentorship including delegation  
• Measurement, evaluation and reporting
• Advisement of director on strategy and human resources
• Administer the highest level of quality control
 
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should encompass the following skill sets:
 
• Experience in and proven understanding and successes in media and/or public relations 
• Past experience with successful story placement in national/international media outlets 
• Capable of demonstrating strong diplomatic and critical listening skills 
• Proficiency with the electronic communication, computing, and other systems that comprise
the modern working environment 
• Extremely organized; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Strong background in and proven understanding and success in media and/or PR
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate in a clear,
concise and compelling manner
• Intuition for interpersonal relationships and relationship-building 
• Extremely proactive with the ability to provide prompt “follow-through” on projects
• An organized self starter, with the ability to work well both independently and as a team 
• Ability to accept specific direction, with an outstanding work ethic
• Positive, enthusiastic, presentable, and comfortable speaking in front of large groups
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications, Journalism, English or PR-related
discipline and/or relevant experience in the field
 
If you think you would be an ideal candidate for the position, email your cover letter and resume to
rann@freethechildren.com.  Free The Children is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and welcomes all interested parties to apply.

Benetech has a unique and exciting opportunity for a Librarian for Bookshare.org, the world's largest collection of digital electronic books for the blind and print disabled.  Benetech was founded in 1989 with an explicit goal to create new technology solutions that serve humanity and empower people to improve their lives.  Led by Jim Fruchterman, a leading social entrepreneur and MacArthur Fellow, Benetech’s mission is to lead the world in creative, effective applications of technology to unmet social needs.  We focus on projects that offer the greatest social return on funds invested.

In 2007 Benetech was awarded $32 million by the Federal Government to expand Bookshare.org’s online collection to over 100,000 additional volumes in support of all print-disabled students nationwide. Currently, the Bookshare.org library contains over 39,000 volumes. The librarian for Bookshare.org will shepherd the collection through its growth as one of the nation's foremost educational resources for disabled students in this country. This is a technical position and ideal for someone interested in the challenge of devising and implementing a cutting edge on-line cataloging scheme that meets the needs of a specialized population while maintaining standard library interfaces.
This position is full time, onsite in Palo Alto, California and reports to the Director of Operations for Bookshare.org.  Resumes from candidates requesting 30/hrs week will be considered. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•    Select an appropriate classification schema for the collection based on several key criteria including compatibility with other accessible collections
•    Reclassify the books in the collection according to the new schema
•    Enable and coordinate cross-referencing with other collections of accessible books
•    Create and implement a collection acquisition plan for growing the collection
•    Liaison with professional library associations such as the ALA, IFLA and DAISY
•    Work effectively with all departments within Bookshare.org (Collection Development, Publisher Liaison, Partner Programs, etc.) to maintain the quality and integrity of the collection.

Qualifications
•    A degree in library science is required and 5+ years in Library and Information Management with an emphasis on utilization of Information technologies.
•    Technical expertise with metadata technology, such as Dublin Core, used to describe and classify books in an online digital collection is required
•    Very strong professional interpersonal skills and the ability to represent Bookshare.org's interests to a wide variety of stakeholders
•    Ability to work well independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment with high standards, integrity and a sense of humor
•    Management experience is a plus
•    Experience working with school libraries at the K-12 or university level is highly desirable
•    Knowledge of the assistive technology field with emphasis on tools and technology for access to printed materials is a definite plus.

If you would like to help us grow Benetech, please send your resume and a cover letter to hr@benetech.org or Human Resources at 650/475-1066 (fax). In your cover letter, please (a) explain why you would like to work for us and (b) discuss your relevant background.
Salaries at Benetech are commensurate with education, experience and responsibility, and are competitive with private-sector positions.

We seek a highly motivated, dynamic, fearless and experienced executive to lead our escalating development efforts in the U.S and Canada – a fundraising professional, but one driven by passion for the welfare of children.

The Development Director, North America plays a critical leadership role at Half the Sky. S/he is responsible for overseeing a multi-faceted fundraising program, building and mentoring a small, but committed development team, and for planning, fostering, and maintaining strategies to meet the organization's financial goals. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in individual, corporate and foundation giving, have experience managing events and volunteers, be a self-starter, and have a meaningful connection to China and/or substantial international experience.

The Development Director, N.A.will report to the Global Director of Development, who is located in Hong Kong. This is a full time position based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities:

• Help design and lead individual donor and major gift outreach
• Supervise foundation research, grant proposals and reporting
• Build and leverage US and Canadian volunteer base, and coordinate fundraising aspects of benefit events, including house parties, family picnics, signature events
• Prepare and analyze fundraising reports for the Board of Directors, the annual report, the annual audit, and the newsletter.
• Work with the Executive Director on North American communications and outreach efforts
• Identify prospects, cultivate relationships with new funders and support the board of directors in their fundraising efforts
• Contribute to and supervise two annual direct mailings
• Represent Half the Sky at educational and philanthropic events
• As a member of Half the Sky’s leadership team, play key roles in both organizational decision-making and in guiding professional growth of staff

Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of development experience in a field related to child welfare and/or international affairs with 2 years in a leadership role.
Proven success with direct gift solicitation, individual donor campaigns, foundation relations and volunteer engagement.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Great organizational and time management skills, ability to both multitask and to prioritize.
Excellent computer skills and database management. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus.
Both a leader and a collaborator
The ideal candidate will be:
A creative, strategic thinker and planner.
Entrepreneurial and able to succeed in a fast-moving, global organization
Deeply committed to the mission of Half the Sky Foundation

Salary & Benefits:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits.

To Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume to careers at halfthesky.org. Please put the job title in the subject line. Half the Sky is an equal opportunity employer. No calls, faxes or drop-in visitors, please.

The Global Fund for Children (GFC) envisions a world where all children grow up to be productive, caring citizens of our global society. GFC advances the dignity of young people around the world through its grantmaking program, which funds community-based organizations that promote the health, rights, and development of children and youth in four major issue areas: Learning, Enterprise, Safety, and Healthy Minds and Bodies. GFC’s established and expanding grantmaking program is poised for growth and diversification. It currently includes over 200 grantee partners, with program grants totaling approximately $3.8 million annually in over 60 countries. GFC is in a period of institutional growth and strengthening and seeks an exceptional individual to lead and manage the grant support, value-added services, and knowledge initiatives for the East and Southeast Asia region.

The role of the program officer is to build and strengthen the grantmaking program of The Global Fund for Children. In collaboration with other staff of the program department, the program officer evaluates, develops, and implements regional program strategy, operations, budget, and partnerships. The program officer’s primary responsibility is the management of a grants portfolio totaling approximately $350,000 and currently composed of 28 grantee partners in 9 countries. The program officer also manages the Recovery and Renewal Grant portfolio for tsunami partners and coordinates field contacts, evaluators, and other key partner organizations in East and Southeast Asia. In addition, the program officer works with the vice president of programs to create materials, expand funding sources, and present GFC’s work and message to national and international audiences. This position reports to the vice president of programs.

Role and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the program officer for East and Southeast Asia include, but are not limited to:

Grantmaking
•    Identify community-based organizations in East and Southeast Asia that fall within GFC’s issue portfolios or otherwise meet GFC’s funding criteria
•    Conduct and maintain due diligence in selecting, evaluating, and managing existing and potential grantee partners Perform site visits of current and potential grantee partners
•    Manage semi-annual grants docket, including developing recommendations and rationale for funding of grantee partners, grant amounts, and areas of GFC support
•    Cultivate GFC’s relationships with grantee partners through ongoing communication with potential and existing grantees Assist in the semi-annual distribution of grants totaling approximately $350,000 to a total of approximately 28 grantee partners
•    Manage and oversee restricted grantmaking for GFC’s tsunami reconstruction fund
•    Assess and update GFC’s grantmaking guidelines and process, as appropriate, in collaboration with the program team
•    Develop and maintain grants lists Oversee grant administration, monitoring, and reporting for all east and southeast Asia grantee partners
•    Develop and shape overall regional strategy of grassroots and country investment for maximum results, including but not limited to issue area and geographic priorities, potential for leveraged funding, and visibility

Value-Added Services
•    Assist grantee partners in leveraging additional funds from other foundations and individuals
•    Promote GFC’s grantees and grantmaking program, in collaboration with the development team and senior management
•    Manage ongoing relationships with regional partner(s) for capacity-building and grantee support
Knowledge
•    Sharing and Networks Oversee and collaborate with East and Southeast Asia–based partners in the facilitation of the grantee network, knowledge exchange, and grantee partner organizational development
•    Contribute to the design and oversight of program evaluation, including collection and primary analysis of predefined metrics for organizational capacity, grant maximization, and program effectiveness, in collaboration with the vice president of programs
•    Work in collaboration with consultants and other members of staff to organize research, information, and results from proposals, reports, and surveys
•    Explore avenues for initial knowledge-gathering program, including results from tracking grant, health and well-being form, specific issue area, and organizational information gathered from grantee partners, evaluations, etc.
•    Network with individuals, NGOs, and other organizations working in the areas of children’s rights, health and well-being, and education

Communications
•    Create primary communications content to profile GFC’s and grantee partners’ work, especially through blog posts from travel and site visits (www.gfcontheroad.org)
•    Contribute content for grantmaking sections of GFC website, annual report, grants list, and other external publications
•    Contribute to creation, editing, formatting, and dissemination of country descriptions written by external writing consultant.
•    Ensure accurate, relevant, and timely country information and background information for GFC partner countries in east and southeast Asia

Qualifications
•    Candidates should demonstrate the following range of skills, experience, and qualities:
•    Master’s degree (MBA, MPP, MA) in related field with minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience preferred; OR bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience
•    Issue area knowledge of child and youth development, social protection, rights, health, and/or education
•    Experience with community-based organizations working with youth, education, social change, rights, or health
•    Familiarity with national, regional, and global civil society actors and issues
•    Fluency in English, plus professional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese desired
•    Overseas experience; experience in Asia or developing country preferred
•    Experience with the grantmaking or grant-seeking process preferred
•    Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
•    Critical-thinking skills, including the ability to analyze field-based information
•    Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
•    Self-motivated team player with balance and humor
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
•    Ability to travel independently in developing countries (2–3 international trips per year); occasional overnight domestic travel
•    Permanent authorization to work full-time in the US required


Compensation
A competitive salary and excellent benefits will be provided.  The Global Fund for Children is an equal-opportunity employer.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs-eseasia@globalfundforchildren.org. The position is available for immediate hire, with applications considered on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible.

Citizen Schools is a leading national education initiative that uniquely mobilizes thousands of adult volunteers to help improve student achievement by teaching skill-building apprenticeships after school. Our programs blend these real-world learning projects with rigorous academic and leadership development activities, preparing students in the middle grades for success in high school, college, the workforce, and civic life. Launched in Boston in 1995, Citizen Schools currently serves 3,000 students and engages 2,200 volunteers in 15 cities nationwide. Over the next five years, the organization will grow to serve 7,700 students in 8-10 states while growing its budget from $15M today to $34M in 2012.

• Design and implement systems to facilitate the budgeting, tracking and reporting of grants and related expenditures across Citizen Schools in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance
  
• Roll out grants management systems to development and regional staff
• Create the necessary projects in the timesheet, payroll and General Ledger to enable expenditure tracking as required by grant agreements

• Assist development department in creating budgets for grant proposals and amendments
• Prepare all financial reports to donors of restricted funds, as required by grant agreements
• Manage the release of grant restrictions on a monthly basis Prepare all invoices/bills and supporting documentation as required by grant agreements

• Directly manage payroll specialist and oversee preparation of hourly and salaried payroll 
• Oversee updates/modifications to the hourly and salaried timesheet system

Room to Read’s mission is to provide under-privileged children with an opportunity to gain the lifelong gift of education. The organization was founded on the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and taking control of one’s own life. We currently work in Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. In 2007, we began our expansion into Bangladesh.

Room to Read’s mission is to provide under-privileged children with an opportunity to gain the lifelong gift of education. The organization was founded on the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and taking control of one’s own life. We currently work in Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. In 2007, we began our expansion into Bangladesh.

• In collaboration with the Country Directors and Finance & Accounting Officers, Regional Directors and Finance Directors, CFO and COO, review, approve and implement Room to Read’s annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Ensure that proper financial controls and procedures are in place, including compliance with local laws and financial regulations, in all Room to Read offices worldwide
• Manage the Finance Department of Room to Read, currently with two direct reports
• Manage cash & investments to maximize returns and ensure adequate liquidity
• Oversee Room to Read’s legal priorities and annual filings to ensure proper compliance and timely execution of Room to Read’s legal strategies
• Develop, analyze and implement long range budgets
• In collaboration with the Development Department, create Room to Read’s annual Pricing Model
• Design and facilitate in-house employee training modules on subjects such as budgeting, strategic planning, financial controls, etc. Serve as the CFO’s “right hand” person and perform ad-hoc financial analyses as needed

Room to Read’s mission is to provide under-privileged children with an opportunity to gain the lifelong gift of education. The organization was founded on the belief that education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and taking control of one’s own life. We currently work in Cambodia, India, Laos, Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Zambia – countries with a desperate lack of resources to educate their children. In 2007, we began our expansion into Bangladesh.