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Fundraising is not about what you need.  Really.  It is about what the donor – through you – can achieve.  It’s about giving donors the gift of knowing they changed the world for the better.  It’s not about our goals – it’s about our donor’s aims.

Everyone knows you need money.  So do the other 1.8 million nonprofits in the United States – as well as the millions more around the world.  If that’s all you’ve got to say, you are just another organization with yet another appeal.

What is special about you?  The answer can’t simply be that your programs need support.  It must be that with your donor, you can together achieve a difference that no one else can.

The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that uses public education and advocacy to promote fairness in the workplace, access to quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family. Founded in 1971 as the Women’s Legal Defense Fund, the National Partnership led the advocacy efforts of the coalition that secured passage of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and is a nationally recognized leader on developing and advocating for government policies that address work-family issues. The Partnership works with business, government, unions, nonprofit organizations, and the media to address the concerns of women and families.

Position Summary

The Work and Family Policy Coordinator is a critical member of the Work and Family team. Working with other team members, the Policy Coordinator develops and implements a wide variety of program projects and initiatives that support campaigns around paid sick days, paid family and medical leave, expansion of the FMLA, and other issues that affect working families. This position provides an excellent opportunity to effect change in a critically important area of public policy.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinating with state and local campaigns on strategy around legislative action, communications, and public education. This includes building and sustaining relationships with state coalition partners, researchers, and other experts; representing the organization at external events and with coalition partners; providing technical assistance to legislators and advocates; participating in state and federal lobbying efforts as needed;

• Tracking, monitoring, and analyzing developments in work and family research and policy at the national and state level on an ongoing basis, and disseminating materials as needed to allies;

• Researching and analyzing policy proposals and developing fact sheets, reports and other materials on a wide range of work-family issues, with particular emphasis on leave-related legislation and policies;

• Participating in communications strategies through public speaking, direct work with the media, and providing technical assistance in the preparation of op-ed pieces and letters to the editor. This includes developing content for communication tools such as work-family web pages, blog, online community tools, and listservs;

• Planning and conducting outreach to specific communities to educate them about the Partnership’s work and engage them in these issues;

• Coordinating responses to requests for information or other technical assistance from the public, media, and policymakers;

• Assisting in relationships with grantors, including drafting proposals and grant reports;

• Overseeing interns and junior program staff, as appropriate; and

• Maintaining and organizing program files, resource/library materials, distribution files, program databases, and other program information systems and providing general support.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director for Area Board Operations, the Area Board 12 Executive Director is responsibile for all operational activities of the Area Board office and all support services.

Please visit www.scdd.ca.gov website for complete duty statement.

• The Social Sector’s Micro Problem – Full Contact Philanthropy David Henderson makes the case that the social sectors current interest in "micro" solutions is misplaced and won't lead to the big changes that we need. (tags: philanthropy)

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Facilitates simulated space missions within Challenger Learning Center, including: school, public, & corporate missions, teacher workshops, & special events. Weekend work required. Responsible for daily maintenance of student materials & simulator equipment. Assists in development & delivery of Chabot Space & Science Center's summer programs.

WORK TO ERADICATE POVERTY AND WIN GLOBAL JUSTICE: Work for Grassroots Campaigns, Inc.

We are currently running campaigns nationwide, building public support for organizations working to end worldwide hunger, poverty and injustice. By organizing in communities across the United States, we give organizations the resources they need to respond to disasters, provide humanitarian aid and address the root causes of poverty and injustice.

Grassroots Campaigns is looking for talented and committed activists to direct progressive campaigns offices in cities nationwide.

We're hiring Directors to run 32 Canvass Offices across the United States.

Qualified candidates are:

Committed to and motivated by progressive politics and social change.

Leaders, with the ability to think strategically and motivate a team.

Goal-oriented, excellent communicators, team players.

Experience in hiring, training and supervising staff or volunteers is preferred. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.

Job Description:

Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community and developing strong staff members into leaders within the office and in the field.

Canvassing: Get on the Frontlines of some of the most crucial campaigns of our time! Work on the ground bringing progressive change to the U.S.!

Hours: 80-100 hours/week

Locations: Grassroots Campaigns is immediately hiring in MINNEAPOLIS as well as the following locations: CO, DC, IL, MA, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA.

Salary & Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $24,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. Healthcare is available for all staff members. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Equality California, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals, the Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, Repower America, Working America, Common Cause, the Center for American Progress, and Save the Children. (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not religiously or politically aligned. Save the Children has no direct affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners with.)

JAINA is a North American based umbrella organization of local Jain groups and Jains with focus on sharing Non-Violence and Vegetarian Way of Life.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual as its Program Director for either part-time or full time.

Qualifications:
2-3 years manager position in religious / non-profit organization
Demonstrated success in using web/portal and IT for streamlining organization's systems and outreach
Demonstrated success in raising funds, building partnerships and financial management
Ability to mobilize volunteers in project execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong knowledge of internet applications such as Excel, Word, webmeeting, project management, etc.
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities:
Fund raising campaign with support of hundreds of volunteers
Project management
Web portal/IT management

WORK TO ERADICATE POVERTY AND WIN GLOBAL JUSTICE:
Work for Grassroots Campaigns, Inc.

We are currently running campaigns nationwide, building public support for organizations working to end worldwide hunger, poverty and injustice. By organizing in communities across the United States, we give organizations the resources they need to respond to disasters, provide humanitarian aid and address the root causes of poverty and injustice.

Grassroots Campaigns is looking for talented and committed activists to direct progressive campaigns offices in cities nationwide.

We're hiring Directors to run 32 Canvass Offices across the United States.

Qualified candidates are:

Committed to and motivated by progressive politics and social change.

Leaders, with the ability to think strategically and motivate a team.

Goal-oriented, excellent communicators, team players.

Experience in hiring, training and supervising staff or volunteers is preferred. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.

Job Description:

Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community and developing strong staff members into leaders within the office and in the field.

Canvassing: Get on the Frontlines of some of the most crucial campaigns of our time! Work on the ground bringing progressive change to the U.S.!

Hours: 80-100 hours/week

Locations: Grassroots Campaigns is immediately hiring in AUSTIN as well as the following locations: CO, DC, IL, MA, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA.

Salary & Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $24,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. Healthcare is available for all staff members. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Equality California, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals, the Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, Repower America, Working America, Common Cause, the Center for American Progress, and Save the Children. (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not religiously or politically aligned. Save the Children has no direct affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners with.)

I immediately clicked on the email invite to to the latest in MoveOn.org's "you're in the  news" video video series. This one--on Glenn Beck's attack strategies--is one of the best ever. For Facebook users, it's integrated Facebook Connect to pull info and photos from your profile. Here's the video.

Here's why it works so well: As my mom told me when I was in 5th grade (part of her "teach the kids some etiquette" program), everyone loves to hear their own name. So if you want to make someone feel good, or engage their interest, use their name in conversation.

You can imagine how many more points photos plus friends' names gets, as incorporated in the video (privacy issues are another matter, for another day). It's irresistible to share it via email as I was invited to do at the end of the video.

In addition, MoveOn makes it extremely easy to share the video via social media platforms with a single button to push to embed the video in your Facebook page and an easy form that generates the code you need to embed your video in a blog post.

P.S. Those who aren't on Facebook will get a different, somewhat less personalized experience. MoveOn.org is counting on most of its supporters being there and I feel fairly confident they're right.

P.P. S. Get more in-depth articles, case studies and guides to nonprofit marketing success -- all featured in the twice-monthly Getting Attention e-update.  Subscribe today. 

 
 

WORK TO ERADICATE POVERTY AND WIN GLOBAL JUSTICE: Work for Grassroots Campaigns, Inc.

We are currently running campaigns nationwide, building public support for organizations working to end worldwide hunger, poverty and injustice. By organizing in communities across the United States, we give organizations the resources they need to respond to disasters, provide humanitarian aid and address the root causes of poverty and injustice.

Grassroots Campaigns is looking for talented and committed activists to direct progressive campaigns offices in cities nationwide.

We're hiring Directors to run 32 Canvass Offices across the United States.

Qualified candidates are:

Committed to and motivated by progressive politics and social change.

Leaders, with the ability to think strategically and motivate a team.

Goal-oriented, excellent communicators, team players.

Experience in hiring, training and supervising staff or volunteers is preferred. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.

Job Description:

Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community and developing strong staff members into leaders within the office and in the field.

Canvassing: Get on the Frontlines of some of the most crucial campaigns of our time! Work on the ground bringing progressive change to the U.S.!

Hours: 80-100 hours/week


Locations: Grassroots Campaigns is immediately hiring in SEATTLE as well as the following locations: CO, DC, IL, MA, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA.

Salary & Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $24,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. Healthcare is available for all staff members. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Equality California, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals, the Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, Repower America, Working America, Common Cause, the Center for American Progress, and Save the Children. (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not religiously or politically aligned. Save the Children has no direct affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners with.)

Excel Academy, Washington’s FIRST ALL GIRLS’ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, seeks talented educators to serve as a SPECIAL EDUCATION LEARNING SPECIALIST for SY 2010-11.

Serving girls in Preschool through 2nd Grade, Excel is defining a distinctive, rigorous model and approach to urban education based on the belief that with strong support and training, all students can learn and achieve success. Excel teachers are pioneering data-driven early interventions that quickly respond to each student’s individual needs, using a collaborative co-teaching model that helps teachers better support both one another and each child’s progress.

Excel’s Learning Specialist works directly with scholars and teaching teams within a classroom to ensure that students receive tailored instruction targeted at cohort and individual needs. This teacher-leader provides special education instruction to girls in and out of the classroom. The Learning Specialist is a key member of our school’s team and is committed to collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families.

Do you thrive on challenge and want to join a high-intensity, high-expectations learning community where teachers and students are raising the bar and creating new models of excellence? Are you satisfied by nothing less than dramatic results in student achievement? Exceptional candidates are highly skilled teacher-leaders who:

Commit to closing the ever-widening achievement gap. The Excel academic team is relentless in its pursuit of academic achievement for all learners. With an extended day and extended year, teachers have more opportunities to impact student learning, complemented by wide variety of enrichment activities.

Want to build a successful SCHOOL. Excel faculty members are true “school teachers” who are committed to effecting change that extends beyond their classroom walls. Faculty and staff work together to develop a strong and consistent academic program and school culture.

Use data to drive decision-making. Excel teachers are reflective practitioners who use diagnostic testing, interim assessments, and daily checks for understanding to ensure that students are mastering fundamental skills necessary for success.

Seek out learning opportunities. Teachers receive ongoing coaching, guidance, and professional development support. Workshops, expert training in literacy, school culture, and curriculum help teachers at all experience levels maximize their impact. Excel’s culture emphasizes ongoing feedback and reflection.

Motivate and collaborate with other great faculty and staff. Excel’s team members are passionate, intelligent, results-driven problem-solvers. They thrive on the challenge of building a new model that combats the stereotypes of failed urban schools and girls’ limited potential for success. They have a clear vision of academic excellence and a passion for building the foundation for Washington’s first public charter school for girls.

Excel Academy, Washington’s FIRST ALL GIRLS’ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, seeks talented educators to serve as Early Childhood and Elementary Lead Teachers for SY 2010-11.

Serving girls in Preschool through 2nd Grade, Excel is defining a distinctive, rigorous model and approach to urban education based on the belief that with strong support and training, all students can learn and achieve success. Excel teachers are pioneering data-driven early interventions that quickly respond to each student’s individual needs, using a collaborative co-teaching model that helps teachers better support both one another and each child’s progress.

Do you thrive on challenge and want to join a high-intensity, high-expectations learning community where teachers and students are raising the bar and creating new models of excellence? Are you satisfied by nothing less than dramatic results in student achievement? Exceptional candidates are highly skilled teacher-leaders who:

Commit to closing the ever-widening achievement gap. The Excel academic team is relentless in its pursuit of academic achievement for all learners. With an extended day and extended year, teachers have more opportunities to impact student learning, complemented by wide variety of enrichment activities.

Want to build a successful SCHOOL. Excel faculty members are true “school teachers” who are committed to effecting change that extends beyond their classroom walls. Faculty and staff work together to develop a strong and consistent academic program and school culture.

Use data to drive decision-making. Excel teachers are reflective practitioners who use diagnostic testing, interim assessments, and daily checks for understanding to ensure that students are mastering fundamental skills necessary for success.

Seek out learning opportunities. Teachers receive ongoing coaching, guidance, and professional development support. Workshops, expert training in literacy, school culture, and curriculum help teachers at all experience levels maximize their impact. Excel’s culture emphasizes ongoing feedback and reflection.

Motivate and collaborate with other great faculty and staff. Excel team members are passionate, intelligent, results-driven problem-solvers. They thrive on the challenge of building a new model that combats the stereotypes of failed urban schools and girls’ limited potential for success. They have a clear vision of academic excellence and a passion for building the foundation for Washington’s first public charter school for girls.

Excel Academy, Washington’s FIRST ALL GIRLS’ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, seeks talented SCHOOL LEADERS for SY 2010-11.

Serving girls in Preschool through 2nd Grade, Excel is defining a distinctive, rigorous model and approach to urban education based on the belief that with strong support and training, all students can learn and achieve success. Excel is pioneering data-driven early interventions that quickly respond to each student’s individual needs and each child’s progress. We are looking for educational leaders who are excited for the opportunity to continue building a warm, positive school culture and well-rounded academic program for girls in Washington.

Do you thrive on challenge and want to join a high-intensity, high-expectations learning community where teachers and students are raising the bar and creating new models of excellence? Are you satisfied by nothing less than dramatic results in student achievement? Exceptional candidates are highly skilled educational leaders who:

Commit to closing the ever-widening achievement gap. The Excel academic team is relentless in its pursuit of academic achievement for all learners. With an extended day and extended year, the Excel team has more opportunities to impact student learning, complemented by wide variety of enrichment activities.

Want to build a successful SCHOOL. Excel faculty members are true “school teachers” who are committed to effecting change that extends beyond their classroom walls. School leaders recognize the power of developing and running detailed systems to support a consistent, college preparatory program and school culture.

Use data to drive decision-making. School leaders are reflective practitioners who use diagnostic testing, interim assessments to ensure that students are mastering fundamental skills necessary for success. They work with teachers to analyze data and make programmatic decisions that support student learning.

Model leadership through learning. Our faculty and staff are reflective, collaborative team members who thrive on coaching and professional development guidance. School leaders are constantly seeking out resources, training and feedback that will help them become truly excellent. They share their knowledge and experience with teachers at all experience levels to maximize their impact in and out of the classroom.

Motivate and collaborate with other great faculty and staff. Excel team members are passionate, intelligent, results-driven problem-solvers. They thrive on the challenge of building a new model that combats the stereotypes of failed urban schools and girls’ limited potential for success. They have a clear vision of academic excellence and a passion for building the foundation for Washington’s first public charter school for girls.

Excel Academy, Washington’s FIRST ALL GIRLS’ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, seeks talented educators to serve as MUSIC & ART TEACHERS for SY 2010-11.

Serving girls in Preschool through 2nd Grade, Excel is defining a distinctive, rigorous model and approach to urban education based on the belief that with strong support and training, all students can learn and achieve success. Excel teachers are pioneering data-driven early interventions that quickly respond to each student’s individual needs and each child’s progress.

Do you thrive on challenge and want to join a high-intensity, high-expectations learning community where teachers and students are raising the bar and creating new models of excellence? Are you satisfied by nothing less than dramatic results in student achievement? Exceptional candidates are highly skilled teacher-leaders who:

Commit to closing the ever-widening achievement gap. The Excel academic team is relentless in its pursuit of academic achievement for all learners. With an extended day and extended year, teachers have more opportunities to impact student learning, complemented by wide variety of enrichment activities.

Want to build a successful SCHOOL. Excel faculty members are true “school teachers” who are committed to effecting change that extends beyond their classroom walls. Faculty and staff work together to develop a strong and consistent academic program and school culture.

Connect academics with The Arts. A well-rounded education includes a study of fine arts and music. Specials teachers at Excel Academy are not only dynamic educators in their field but are also able to weave academic themes into their lessons. They extend learning from the traditional classroom and give all girls a chance to express their knowledge in rich visual or musical ways.

Seek out learning opportunities. Teachers receive ongoing coaching, guidance, and professional development support. Workshops, expert training in literacy, school culture, and curriculum help teachers at all experience levels maximize their impact. Excel’s culture emphasizes ongoing feedback and reflection.

Motivate and collaborate with other great faculty and staff. Excel team members are passionate, intelligent, results-driven problem-solvers. They thrive on the challenge of building a new model that combats the stereotypes of failed urban schools and girls’ limited potential for success. They have a clear vision of academic excellence and a passion for building the foundation for Washington’s first public charter school for girls.

WORK TO ERADICATE POVERTY AND WIN GLOBAL JUSTICE: Work for Grassroots Campaigns, Inc.

We are currently running campaigns nationwide, building public support for organizations working to end worldwide hunger, poverty and injustice. By organizing in communities across the United States, we give organizations the resources they need to respond to disasters, provide humanitarian aid and address the root causes of poverty and injustice.

Grassroots Campaigns is looking for talented and committed activists to direct progressive campaigns offices in cities nationwide.

We're hiring Directors to run 32 Canvass Offices across the United States.

Qualified candidates are:

Committed to and motivated by progressive politics and social change.

Leaders, with the ability to think strategically and motivate a team.

Goal-oriented, excellent communicators, team players.

Experience in hiring, training and supervising staff or volunteers is preferred. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.

Job Description:
Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community and developing strong staff members into leaders within the office and in the field.

Canvassing: Get on the Frontlines of some of the most crucial campaigns of our time! Work on the ground bringing progressive change to the U.S.!

Hours: 80-100 hours/week

Locations: Grassroots Campaigns is immediately hiring in CHICAGO as well as the following locations: CO, DC, IL, MA, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA.

Salary & Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $24,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. Healthcare is available for all staff members. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Equality California, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals, the Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, Repower America, Working America, Common Cause, the Center for American Progress, and Save the Children. (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not religiously or politically aligned. Save the Children has no direct affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners with.)

Excel Academy, Washington’s FIRST ALL GIRLS’ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, seeks talented educators to serve as Early Childhood Teaching Fellows for SY 2010-11.

Serving girls in Preschool through 2nd Grade, Excel is defining a distinctive, rigorous model and approach to urban education based on the belief that with strong support and training, all students can learn and achieve success. Excel teachers are pioneering data-driven early interventions that quickly respond to each student’s individual needs, using a collaborative co-teaching model that helps teachers better support both one another and each child’s progress.

We’re looking for professionals new to teaching who thrive on challenge and want to join a high-intensity, high-expectations learning community where teachers and students are raising the bar and creating new models of excellence. Are you interested in working on the front lines to close the achievement gap? Exceptional candidates are high-energy professionals who:

Commit to closing the ever-widening achievement gap. The Excel academic team is relentless in its pursuit of academic achievement for all learners. With an extended day and extended year, teachers have more opportunities to impact student learning, complemented by wide variety of enrichment activities.

Want to build a successful SCHOOL. Excel faculty members are true “school teachers” who are committed to effecting change that extends beyond their classroom walls. Faculty and staff work together to develop a strong and consistent academic program and school culture.

Use data to drive decision-making. Excel teachers are reflective practitioners who use diagnostic testing, interim assessments, and daily checks for understanding to ensure that students are mastering fundamental skills necessary for success.

Seek out learning opportunities. Teachers receive ongoing coaching, guidance, and professional development support. Workshops, expert training in literacy, school culture, and curriculum help teachers at all experience levels maximize their impact. Excel’s culture emphasizes ongoing feedback and reflection.

Motivate and collaborate with other great faculty and staff. Excel team members are passionate, intelligent, results-driven problem-solvers. They thrive on the challenge of building a new model that combats the stereotypes of failed urban schools and girls’ limited potential for success. They have a clear vision of academic excellence and a passion for building the foundation for Washington’s first public charter school for girls.

Organizational Profile:
Juma Ventures (Juma) operates an award-winning youth development program with the mission of breaking the cycle of poverty by ensuring that young people complete a four-year college education. Founded in 1993, this San Francisco-based nonprofit empowers low-income youth to make successful transitions to independence in adulthood through an innovative program that integrates employment in social enterprises, college preparation, career services and financial education. In 2009, 94% of Juma’s graduating high school seniors in the Bay Area transitioned to post-secondary education, exceeding 80% for the third year running. In 2006, the program was expanded to Oakland, and in 2007, Juma began operations in San Diego.

Juma owns and operates small businesses in each community to provide meaningful employment and development opportunities to low-income youth. The job experience youth receive is complemented by programs focused on college completion, including academic-based after school programming and college preparation; opportunities for leadership development; and financial literacy education including access to matched savings accounts, which multiply and leverage student savings from job earnings.

Juma’s program provides the foundation for youth to transcend challenging circumstances and break the cycle of poverty – fulfilling their inherent potential to positively impact their communities. Juma believes in a strength-based, social justice approach that offers young people supportive one-on-one counseling, coaching on life skills and workshops to develop their critical thinking skills. At the heart of our ability to help youth make successful transitions into adulthood is our commitment as a staff team to providing youth with positive adult relationships.

Role Overview:
Working closely with Juma’s development team and reporting to the Director of Development and Evaluation, the successful candidate will support Juma’s fundraising activity in 2010 on a part-time basis (20 hours per week). At least 12 hours weekly will require on-site work at Juma’s San Francisco office, with the possibility of telecommuting for the remainder. Exact schedule to be confirmed based on the successful candidate’s availability and agency needs.

Specific Job Duties:
• Write and edit proposals, reports, letters of inquiry and budget narratives for foundations and government agencies;
• Assess and identify proposal and report components and attachments required to assemble successful submissions and prepare instruction/guidance for collaborating program and development staff members;
• Maintain the grants calendar for scheduled proposals and reports;
• Tailor and edit existing proposals to meet specific guidelines and submission requirement for prospective funders;
• Craft persuasive, strong and concise program narratives, including sourcing appropriate research to clarify needs within the field;
• Effectively articulate outcomes and interpret existing program and financial information;
• Collaborate with the Development Associate to maintain the grants calendar.
• Other duties as assigned

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in May 2000 to raise private resources to fund research directed at developing a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since its inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest funder of Parkinson’s disease research outside the U.S. federal government, having funded nearly $176 million in research projects globally in both academic and industry labs.


Reporting to the Meeting Coordinator, the Research Team Event Assistant core responsibility is to provide detailed administrative and logistical support to the Meeting Coordinator three days a week. A strong candidate for the Research Team Event Assistant position would be a high-energy, detail oriented and motivated individual, and has strong inter-personal and communication skills. The candidate will be a pro-active, self-directed, well-spoken and organized professional. This is a temporary, part-time onsite position located in the Wall Street area in New York City.


The Research Team Event Assistant will work alongside the Meeting Coordinator assisting with numerous tasks. The Research Team Event Assistant will be responsible for the logistics from beginning to end for various meeting being held at the Michael J Fox Foundation as well as some accounting functions.

Responsibilities include:
• Arrange for catering services and grocery deliveries for meetings
• Complete set-up and breakdown of food for meeting and kitchen areas.
o Early arrival (7:45am) may be required on some meeting days
• Ensure that the receptionist is aware of all guest and that they have been entered into our security system
• Perform return flight check-in for guest and distribute boarding pass information
• Arranging for car service for guest
• Support to Meeting Coordinator with travel arrangements for guest and research staff as needed
• Telephone and email communication with staff and Scientific community
• Process check request, invoices, and staff expense reports
• Filing, photocopying and faxing as needed
• Assist with other projects as assigned

Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Microsoft Office skills is required
• Must be a professional who is pro-active, self-directed, detail-oriented and organized.
• Must possess strong inter-personal skills and excellent phone skills.
• Must possess capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a diverse group of individuals
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

About the Foundation:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment focused on raising, distributing, and actively managing funds allocated to research that will accelerate the path to a cure for Parkinson’s disease. We seek flexible, intelligent, and innovative people who are comfortable in a team environment.

WORK TO ERADICATE POVERTY AND WIN GLOBAL JUSTICE: Work for Grassroots Campaigns, Inc.

We are currently running campaigns nationwide, building public support for organizations working to end worldwide hunger, poverty and injustice. By organizing in communities across the United States, we give organizations the resources they need to respond to disasters, provide humanitarian aid and address the root causes of poverty and injustice.

Grassroots Campaigns is looking for talented and committed activists to direct progressive campaigns offices in cities nationwide.

We're hiring Directors to run 32 Canvass Offices across the United States.

Qualified candidates are:

Committed to and motivated by progressive politics and social change.

Leaders, with the ability to think strategically and motivate a team.

Goal-oriented, excellent communicators, team players.

Experience in hiring, training and supervising staff or volunteers is preferred. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus.

Job Description:

Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community and developing strong staff members into leaders within the office and in the field.

Canvassing: Get on the Frontlines of some of the most crucial campaigns of our time! Work on the ground bringing progressive change to the U.S.!

Hours: 80-100 hours/week

Locations: Grassroots Campaigns is immediately hiring in D.C. as well as the following locations: CO, IL, MA, MN, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA.

Salary & Benefits: The starting salary for this position is $24,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. Healthcare is available for all staff members. Opportunities for advancement are available.

Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, the League of Conservation Voters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Equality California, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals, the Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org Political Action, Repower America, Working America, Common Cause, the Center for American Progress, and Save the Children. (Save the Children is an independent organization and is not religiously or politically aligned. Save the Children has no direct affiliation with the organizations Grassroots Campaigns, Inc. partners with.)

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Commonwealth Club of California

Position Title: Director of Membership and Marketing

Reports to: VP, Development and Membership

Department: Membership and Marketing

Direct Reports: Membership Specialist
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Position Overview:
The Director of Membership and Marketing position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of The Club’s membership effort. This includes working with the VP for Development and Membership to plan strategy for the Commonwealth Club’s membership growth and retention, recruiting new members for The Club on an ongoing basis, successfully soliciting annual membership revenue, and retaining current members through various outreach methods and other means.

Primary Duties:

Retention:
• Retain the Club’s current members using telemarketing, direct mail, onsite recruitment and promotions, online efforts, and volunteer efforts.
• Supervise Membership Specialist who handles data entry and membership fulfillment, ensuring that this happens in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage and maintain membership database; serve on the internal information technology committee that provides oversight for membership technology and other related technology functions
• Provide timely reports and analyses of renewal and acquisition campaigns

Recruitment:
• Acquire new members for the Club according to annual goals
• Market memberships in the Bay Area and across the country by conceiving and implementing direct mail campaigns, affiliate marketing efforts, online
promotions and other coordinated methods

Marketing:
• Oversee the current “In the Know” marketing campaign underway in the Bay Area, as well as future campaigns
• Working with the Media and Editorial department, implement and oversee direct communication with members, social media and other online marketing
• When budgeted, contract and track ad placement online and in print

Budgeting and Other:
• Create the annual expense budget for the membership program and administer it
within the guidelines; provide monthly income and expense projections; and regularly reconcile them with the Accounting Department.
• Manage the design and production of membership and marketing collateral.