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POSITION DESCRIPTION
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICORPS ALUMS
September 2010
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AmeriCorps Alums seeks a passionate, dynamic and committed Executive Director to guide the national organization as it expands its mission to inspire, support and mobilize alums to serve their communities in line with a projected expansion of national service over the next 10 years. The Executive Director’s responsibilities will include providing the vision for AmeriCorps Alums in partnership with a National Advisory Council, raising resources and awareness, leading the team and forging and growing collaborations with community leaders, alumni charters and organizational partners across the country.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
AmeriCorps Alums is uniquely positioned as the only place where alumni (from all streams of national service) come together as a national network for continued connectivity, mobilization and impact. AmeriCorps Alums is uniquely positioned to be on the cutting edge of civic leadership. AmeriCorps Alums believes that the lifetime engagement of alumni is a transformational force for change in America’s communities.
We believe this is a unique window of opportunity to forge a greater partnership to support alumni to make a significant difference in their communities as the AmeriCorps program grows to over 2 million leaders by 2020. Shifts in the marketplace and a renewed focus on AmeriCorps Alums provide an opportunity to ramp up the scale, reach and impact of alumni leadership. The credibility of the Points of Light/Hands On Network brand and its focus on core areas of impact: education, environment, and economy; serve as a galvanizing and organizing lens for alumni’s work in community. New technology to connect and mobilize individuals is fueling the expansion of our network. Lastly, there is a growing need for leadership in a changing non-profit/civic sector and AmeriCorps Alums holds a unique niche to deliver the types of leaders that the public sector needs. The impact across the country will be tremendous if we can mobilize these service leaders to continue to serve and connect them to one another, tools and resources.


In 2004, AmeriCorps Alums became part of Points of Light Institute (POLI) headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, residing in the Civic Incubator business unit. POLI inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. We are organized to innovate, incubate and activate new ideas that help people act upon their power to make a difference. POLI operates three dynamic business units that share our mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator.
POLI’s Civic Incubator unit provides strategy and focused support during AmeriCorps Alums’ growth as it evolves into a separate business unit. AmeriCorps Alums is in the process of building on its new brand launch and leading the way for POLI to inspire, engage and mobilize 550,000 volunteer leaders as part of the three year Get HandsOn campaign.
For more detailed information about the AmeriCorps Alums or the Points of Light, please visit: www.americorpsalums.org or www.pointsoflight.org
POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director will provide vibrant leadership necessary to maintain and deliver the quality of programs that have been the hallmark of AmeriCorps Alums. This position provides a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to build a truly national platform for alumni service.
The Executive Director will report to the President of the Civic Incubator, who is based in Atlanta, until such time as AmeriCorps Alums is ready to function as a fully independent POLI unit. The Executive Director will also work closely with the National AmeriCorps Alums Advisory Council who will provide advice and partner with the Executive Director in the areas of strategy, vision and financial management. Currently, the AmeriCorps Alums staff has three staff members: Business Development Manager, Alumni Mobilization Manager, and an External Relations Manager. The Executive Director will interact extensively with AmeriCorps Alums staff, funders, and other stakeholders and will spend significant time raising resources and building partnerships and awareness for the organization’s mission and work.
Responsibilities of the position include the following:
Leadership:
Provide vision and direction for the achievement of AmeriCorps Alum’s mission through building, planning and executing innovative programs, models and plans.


Lead the strategic and annual planning processes, including goal setting, and oversee the measurement and reporting of results to deliver on the mission and goals.
Business Development:
Develop and implement the business model to increase the number of alumni chapters, partners and engaged alumni across the country.
Fundraising:
Lead all development efforts to meet revenue goals for current operating needs and longer-term goals.
Board Relations:
Partner with and engage national volunteers committed to the development and stewardship of AmeriCorps Alums mission. Work closely with the National AmeriCorps Alums Advisory Council in the areas of strategy, vision and financial management
Partnerships:
Build and strengthen strategic alliances in the community on a national scale.
Public Relations:
Serve as the public face of the organization and galvanize the staff, board members, partners, volunteers and funders to support the mission and the work. Maintain a positive, visible public image ensuring that AmeriCorps Alums is recognized as a leader in its field.
Fiscal Management:
Supervise all aspects of fiscal management and ensure that adequate financial controls are maintained. Develop budget and manage all finances for organization.
Talent Management/Development:
Lead, develop and inspire staff to include direct reporting relationships of Alumni Mobilization Manager and the External Relations Manager. Establish and manage performance standards through ongoing supervision and regular evaluations.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:
The new Executive Director must be a dynamic individual who recognizes both the existing strengths of AmeriCorps Alums and its possibilities for expansion. We seek a vibrant, creative, entrepreneurial person with the vision and strategic skills to become a transformational leader to help strengthen and expand the AmeriCorps Alums model and make an impact in the areas of education, economy and environment in
communities across the country. The successful candidate must be able to lead in an environment that will be characterized by significant growth, diversity and change.
Key Professional Attributes:
? 7 or more years of professional experience with management, external relations and programmatic experience. Professional experience may have been gained in the nonprofit, education or corporate sector or a blend. Deep personal commitment to national and community service manifested in time taken out in one’s personal life to serve. Participant/alumni of a national service program a plus.
? Experience working directly in alumni and/or grassroots campaigns
? Ability to manage, influence and inspire a wide variety of stakeholders, both internally and externally;
? Proven fundraising experience and enthusiasm;
? Significant budget management experience;
? Experience working with boards and volunteer leadership;
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
? Strong external advocate; ability to cultivate and attract partners and funders; and
? Exceptional personal initiative and an ability to meet aggressive goals.
Key Personal Attributes:
? An entrepreneurial spirit and creative approach to strategy development.
? A commitment to community service.
? Able to thrive in an environment that is characterized by significant growth, diversity and constant change.
? Bright and creative with an executive presence and personal style to represent the organization to multiple constituents.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree, or relevant equivalent experience, required; advanced degree preferred
TRAVEL:
Domestic travel expected, approximately 30%.
LOCATION
This position would be located in either the Atlanta, GA or the Washington, DC office.


COMPENSATION:
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATIONS
Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), salary history and where you learned of the position should be sent to: acalums-ed@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group partners worldwide with mission-driven clients in the academic, nonprofit, and public sectors, and specialize in providing high-quality consulting services toward the execution of deep, diverse, and successful executive-level searches. Offering the combined expertise of more than 60 years of executive search experience and enhanced perspective from previous careers in the nonprofit, academic, public, political, and private sectors, NPAG brings to each assignment a depth of wisdom, perspective, and knowledge of the competitive talent landscape. NPAG's Founder and President, Laura Gassner Otting, is honored to be working as a pro-bono partner to AmeriCorps Alums in this important search, assisting both with search strategy and candidate vetting, as well as chairing the search committee. More information about the Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group may be found at http://www.NonprofitProfessionals.com.

Harborlight Community Partners is a growing non-profit organization with the capacity and sustainability to provide affordable housing across Southern Essex County. By anticipating the housing needs of the region’s increasing underserved population and creating, preserving and operating safe, affordable housing units and supportive services, Harborlight Community Partners, Inc strives to make homes available to all North Shore citizens, regardless of means.

Currently, we are seeking an Assistant Site Manager to assist the Site Manager by acting as the on-site agent for Harborlight Community Partners by providing direct resident services in accordance with the management plan.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Tenant Selection and Orientation - Manages tenant list on first come first serve basis. Qualifies each applicant as meeting applicable income and asset guidelines. Assists with prequalification process including orientation meeting to review requirements of lease contract and house rules.
• Vacancy and Turnover – Monitors advertising and waiting list to assure full occupancy. Maintains waiting list including bi-annual communications to prospective tenants. Responds to contacts from prospective applicants and provide application information as needed.
• Leases and Deposits – Ensures tenant signs lease and pays security deposit at time of move-in. Also, tenant must sign a new lease and income certification once a year.
• Application Processing – Receives and processes completed applications. Completes reference and CORI checks to assure quality residents.
• Income Certification of Tenants – Performs income certifications for new and renewing tenants in accordance with HUD guidelines. Conducts recertification process for renewing tenants 120 days before recertification is due.
• Eviction Procedures – Assists Site Manager with eviction procedures as needed including documentation of relevant information.
• Tenant Participation – Works with residents who assist the Management Office with the preparation of the monthly newsletter as well as distribution.
• Tenant Satisfaction – Maintains a cordial presence in the Site Office and responds to tenant concerns and requests appropriately in accordance with established procedures. Assists the Site Manager in actively encouraging community development among residents through social gatherings and regularly scheduled events.
• Uniform written Tenant Selection Plans That Aid and Support Drug-Free Housing- Enforces and follows all Fair Housing rules and regulations and follow tenant selection procedures. Ensures resident has received the Resident Handbook outlining the rules and regulations of the property at time of move-in.
• File Management – Works with Site Manager to maintain tenant and office files in accordance with HUD and company requirements. Performs audits of files to ensure compliance.
• Coordination with the Finance Department – Assists the Site Manager with rent collections, deposits, recordkeeping, and monthly reconciliations. Informs Finance Department of Move-outs so that the tenant’s security deposit can be returned in a timely fashion.
• Coordination with the Facilities Department - Notifies Facilities Staff of move-in and move-out dates, as well as scheduling a date for when vacant apartments will become available. Assists with the processing of work orders. Assists with annual apartment inspections for Turtle Creek and Turtle Woods.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.

Required Abilities: Two year degree in Business Administration or equivalent. Certified Occupancy Specialist is a plus. Knowledge of HUD policies and procedures governing assisted and/or subsidized elder housing and the recertification process. Attention to detail and understanding of personal financial documents. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing). Superior administrative and organizational skills. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office products, e-mail, etc. Boston Post or property management software knowledge a plus. Bilingual Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus. Willingness to travel to Harborlight Community Partners properties. Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable automobile.

If you are interested in joining our exceptional staff who are making a difference in the housing industry, please send your cover letter and resume to dfay@harborlightcp.org.
Local candidates only, please.
No agencies, please.

GET HANDSON AMERICORPS NATIONAL DIRECT MEMBER

Service Description Overview

The Get HandsOn Campaign (GHO) looks to use the power and scale of social media to mobilize an extraordinary number of Americans to improve their schools, protect their environment, ensure the economic well-being of their friends and neighbors, and assist with emergency relief efforts. As part of the Get HandsOn Campaign, online organizers will recruit, equip and help to create an online community among volunteers in general and Service Leaders in particular to undertake efforts to improve their communities focusing on activities in areas of the economy, environment, education, and emergency preparedness and recovery.

Points of Light Institute
Points of Light Institute inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. The Institute has a global focus to redefine volunteerism and civic engagement for the 21st century, putting people at the center of community problem solving. We are organized to innovate, incubate and activate new ideas that help people act upon their power to make a difference. Points of Light Institute operates three dynamic business units that share our mission: HandsOn Network, MissionFish and the Civic Incubator.

Get HandsOn Campaign
Points of Light Institute’s enterprise-wide effort to mobilize millions of Americans to help young people succeed, protect our environment and ensure the economic well-being of our friends and neighbors – and in the process illustrate the impact of volunteer service. Through the campaign we will inspire, equip and mobilize 500,000 Service Leaders who will in turn organize their friends, families, neighbors and co-workers to undertake 2 million acts of service through which we will make a meaningful contribution to helping kids succeed, greening our neighborhoods and making our communities more prosperous.

AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engages more than 75,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health and the environment. AmeriCorps members serve in more than 3,000 nonprofits, public agencies and faith-based organizations throughout the United States. AmeriCorps is divided into three main programs: AmeriCorps*State and National Direct; VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America); and NCCC(National Civilian Community Corps). HandsOn Network has service opportunities available through AmeriCorps National Direct and VISTA programs as part of the HandsOn Corps. AmeriCorps is not a job; it is a service opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities Include:
1. Recruit people to join the Get HandsOn Campaign online community and participate in the Service Leader group.
a. Work with the Vice President of Social Media to utilize social media to persuade people to join the GHO online community.
b. Work with the Vice President of Social Media and the External Affairs staff to develop initiatives to mobilize GHO online community members to get others to join.
c. Utilize social media and online tools to recruit at least 160 people (40 per quarter) to become Service Leaders. Each Service Leader recruited online will commit to leading at least one service project before the end of the Online Organizer’s service year with at least 10 participants. (160 SLs x 1 project x 10 volunteers per project = 1,600 volunteers)
2. Equip members of the GHO online community of Service Leaders to lead volunteer service projects in their communities.
a. Work with other HandsOn Corps members around the country as well as Points of Light Institute national office volunteers to create/adapt and field test 12 do-it-yourself volunteer project toolkits (1 each in the four areas of environment, economy, education and emergency preparedness x 3 times per year) to be provided to Get HandsOn Campaign volunteers and Service Leaders.
b. Create, adapt or get permission to use existing guides created by other organizations for members of the Get HandsOn online community to use to fulfill their personal commitments to serve in the areas of education, the environment and/or the economy.
c. Create, adapt or get permission to use toolkits for Service Leaders on how to develop and run service projects related to GHO campaign objectives in the areas of the economy, environment and education for use by the members of the GHO Service Leaders online group.
d. Work with HandsOn University staff to provide tools and materials and promote online (and potentially offline) training opportunities on Service Leadership for the members of the GHO Service Leaders group.
e. Survey GHO online community members as well as members of the GHO Service Leaders group to better understand their needs in fulfilling their commitments.
3. Facilitate the development of a robust online community among GHO Service Leaders.
a. Utilize social media and online tools to facilitate a dialogue and create a sense of community (including possible in-person meet-ups) among online members of the GHO Service Leaders group.
b. Work with the GHO and Communications staff to develop and implement a communications strategy with online members of the GHO Service Leaders community.
4. Help to develop, monitor and report on metrics of success for the GHO online Service Leaders community.

Qualifications and Core Skills:
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualities:
? A bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant experience
? Excellent written and verbal communications skills
? Commitment to community service
? High attention to detail
? Outstanding follow-through and multi-tasking capabilities
? Significant experience using social media tools including Facebook and Twitter
? Working knowledge of Windows applications with the ability to create, edit and manage documents in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
? Demonstrated project management skills with ability to establish and work to deadlines
? Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to treating all with respect
? Eagerness and enthusiasm for taking on new and unfamiliar tasks and get the ball rolling with minimal supervision
? Demonstrates flexibility and creativity when resolving unplanned situations.

National Direct Program Member Benefits:
While participating in the program, members receive a modest living allowance up to $11,800 per full time term of service. The living allowance is not a wage and does not fluctuate based on the number of hours a member serves in a given time period. For the 2010-2011 Program Year (starting Fall 2010), after completing the service term and a minimum of 1,700 hours of service, members are eligible for an education award of $5,350.

Working Conditions and Terms:
? Program term begins on October 4, 2010 and ends on August 31, 2011
? The duties of this position are primarily Atlanta-based, but may require some travel
? Participation in the program permits attendance at school during off hours and/or working at another job during off hours

The Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Science for Young Women is hiring a Technology Coordinator. This position combines technological expertise and education. Candidates must have the technical skills to fulfill the schools IT needs in addition to facilitating technology-based educational programs with middle and high school students. Ideal candidates will possess advanced IT skills and a desire to work in an educational environment.
Candidates must:
• Operate a Level 1 Help Desk to resolve IT issues throughout the school (40%)
• Update content, layout, and design of website (20%)
• Facilitate technology-based educational programs with UA Institute students (15%)
• Assist Director of Development in using website and various forms of social media to increase school’s visibility (5%)
• Maintain organized system of distributing and tracking the school’s technological resources, i.e. laptop carts, projectors etc. (10%)
• Facilitate technological aspects of school events including sound and amplification (5%)
• Assist in database maintenance and improvement (5%)

Nursing Opportunities: We are seeking graduates from accredited schools of nursing who are licensed (or can become licensed) in the District of Columbia with appropriate experience for Psychiatric Nurse (RN) positions at all levels. We have full and part-time positions and offer flexible schedules for part-time positions. We offer competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and stable employment with opportunities to grow, plus a generous student loan repayment program for nurses with a potential reimbursement up to $66,000 for eligible participants. For a complete list of current vacancies and individual job announcements, visit www.dmh.dc.gov and click on employment opportunities or send your resume to:

Elizabeth Falodun ,
Saint Elizabeths Hospital, 1100 Alabama Avenue SE
Rm 205, Washington, DC 20032, PHONE: 202-299-5207
E-mail: elizabeth.falodun@dc.gov.

Scholar Academies, Inc., a new non-profit school support organization whose leaders successfully turned around Young Scholars Charter School in Philadelphia, seeks Founding Teachers to help launch and lead its next turnaround school in Washington, DC.

NOTE: The role of Teacher is an anticipated vacancy for a turnaround school, with the final decision pending school approval.

This is a unique opportunity to transform an historically low-performing school into a high-quality center of learning that will positively impact the lives of previously under-served students. The Search Committee seeks an accomplished individual dedicated to transforming a school for at-risk urban students where they will flourish academically, socially and emotionally and graduate prepared to succeed at the best high schools and colleges.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be an outstanding instructor with a demonstrated ability to work with urban students and their families. He or she will have a strong belief in the benefits of school turnaround, confidence to engage this challenge, a firm grasp of teaching and curriculum, an obsessive focus on academic achievement, and resilience to manage the many aspects required of a high performing school. The ideal candidate will relish being accountable for results; prior school start up, turnaround, or charter school experience is a huge plus.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities and experience:

- At least two years of elementary teaching experience during which time students demonstrated significant improvements in academic performance as indicated by objective assessments
- A steadfast belief that given quality instruction all students can achieve at the highest academic levels
- Focus on detailed assessment of academic progress to effectively plan and differentiate instruction to meet specific learning needs
- Exemplary classroom management skills as indicated by the ability to create an orderly and focused classroom environment
- An entrepreneurial spirit embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in a start-up
- Excellent education credentials and an undergraduate degree and/or commensurate experience

How To Apply -- All applicants MUST send:
- a cover letter (stating why you find the position of interest, how your experience is aligned with the Scholars Academies mission and model, and evidence that you successfully raised student achievement.)
- a current, compelling resume that highlights results, not just your actions.

Provide intensive case management for clients in need of social services of WIC, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Housing, Legal, Cash assistance, etc. The person filling this position is expected, under general supervision, to (1) aid individuals and/or families requiring social service assistance; (2) interview and evaluate applicants for services, formulate service plans and goals, and aid clients to implement service plans; (3) locate and make use of appropriate community resources for clients; (4) Provide a detail follow-up with client's services needed, and services received, and the outcome of the services given. The minimum qualification for this position is a Bachelor's degree in health, education or human services and one year of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree in health, education or human services; or 60 college credits and two years of relevant experience.
Bilingual creole a + but not mandatory.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/53818142@N08/sets/72157624782530011/

thanks Marius for these great photos from the workshop!

Vinfen seeking seasoned Program Manager for oversight of 5 group homes. Wilmington, MA area Vinfen, one of Massachusetts largest human services agencies, is ...

Vinfen seeking seasoned Program Manager for oversight of 5 group homes. Wilmington, MA area Vinfen, one of Massachusetts largest human services agencies, is ...

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IMANI HOUSE, Inc. Seeks After-School Group Leaders...

Are you friendly and energetic, have experience and enjoy working with children?

Do you want to expand your youth service skills, and have fun while improving the lives of children?

Can you commit to at least one school year of employment at an after-school program located in Parkslope, which runs M - F from 3 - 6 p.m.?

The IMANI HOUSE After-School program engages youth ages 5 - 13, in Performing Arts, Athletics, Academic Support and Leadership.

Each class has two group leaders, where you will be required to help children with homework, various activities and social and emotional development.

We are seeking only the best to join our team of 13 instructors and 6 professional performance or athletic staff. Our program is licensed by the State of N.Y. and insured.

If you think this might be the right job for you, please follow the instructions below - We'd like to hear from you.

For More Info Visit: www.imanihouse.org
THANK YOU

Organization
Sister Cities International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting communities and empowering partnerships worldwide. Working with a global network that spans 136 countries, partnering over 600 U.S. communities with nearly 2,000 sister city relationships on six continents, we build long-term relationships where cities and citizens can learn, work and solve problems together through educational, municipal, business, cultural, professional and technical exchanges and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Finance Director will report to the President & CEO and be responsible for: performing all finance and accounting-related activities of the organization; monitoring and analyzing the financial performance of the organization to ensure that it is meeting its budgetary targets; working with the DC-based and International based program directors to manage the financial aspects of the programs and advising them on how to best allocate the financial resources in order to maximize effectiveness; overseeing financial aspects of grants to ensure that they meet all grantor-and legal reporting requirements; and, preparing all grant and board reports.

Additionally, the incumbent will manage an outside audit firm and accounting support firm to assist with the organization’s annual audit; oversee fulltime Finance Coordinator; implement the Accounting and Investment Policies as needed, oversee human resources/benefits matters, and work with the executive staff on board related matters, including monthly financial reports, board and finance committee meetings, and related activity.

Knowledge & Abilities
The Finance Director will report to the President & CEO and should have excellent accounting and finance skills, impeccable attention to detail, strong oral and written communications skills, the ability to multitask, and is a self-starter but able to work in a team environment. Experience working with international partners or with volunteers and a board of directors ideal.

Charitywashing. Verb. Gaining the trust, good faith, or simply the business of customers by aligning your product with a charity. Often takes the form of statements that claim "...x% of sales of this object will be given to charity." See also embedded giving.

The most egregious charitywashing practices include, but are by no means limited to,

• not naming any specific charity,
  
• not stating whether the percentage is of the retail price, total profit, or total sales, and
• not including any kind of contact information that would allow anyone to follow up and see if you kept your word.

HT to @nathalierose of www.givealittle.co.nz

Tags: buzzword2010, philanthropybuzzword, philanthropy

Two people I thoroughly admire are speaking together on this topic next week.  Don’t miss the serious(ly) helpful dialogue, Nonprofit 911: The Fundraiser and The Philanthropist Talk About the Art of Exponential Fundraising.  It’s a conversation between nationally recognized fundraiser Jennifer McCrea and active philanthropist and board member Jeff Walker.  Hear directly from the people involved how fundraising really works (hint: it’s about relationships) and how to transform your organization.

Using examples from their years of working together, they will discuss how to:

* Motivate your board to engage in fundraising
* Identify and recruit donors and partners to make your organization stronger, not drained of resources
* Make the perfect ask by telling a great story
* Turn shared values into action

This webinar will root you in fundraising best practices, core fundamentals and emerging trends, and then introduce you to strategies and techniques drawn from the presenters’ extensive experience to build co-creative partnerships, an abundant pipeline of resources and new fundraising opportunities with donors at all levels.

Be sure to check out Jennifer’s Exponential Fundraising blog, and read her interview with Jeff.  Definitely the Encyclopedia Brown post, the Case of the Missing Answer.

We are extremely sorry for the outage we experienced today, and others over the past week. We know that you rely on our service each and every day and an outage of any duration is not acceptable.

Due to our growth, additional burdens and requirements have been placed on our systems over the past few months. We are working diligently on a significant overhaul of our back-end server and network systems.

We have spent a significant sum in hardware over the past two months alone, and are in the process of installing and migrating to this new gear on a weekly basis. Of course, this process can be rather tricky, and entail unforeseen ramifications that manifest themselves at the most inopportune times.  The outages over the past week have all been side affects of the work we're doing to expand capacity while simultaneously increasing redundancy at every point in our system.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience the past week's outages have caused.  I assure you that we continue to make every effort possible to prevent these issues, and are committed to getting this right as quickly as possible.

Job Announcement: Grants Coordinator
Position is open until filled – applications received by September 17, 2010 will be given priority

The East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy (EBASE) is celebrating 10 years of building power and raising standards for working families. We forge alliances of community, faith and labor organizations to advance economic and social justice. EBASE seeks a Grants Coordinator to lead grant fundraising for our $1 million budget, working closely with the Executive Director. EBASE seeks candidates with a proven track record of successful grant writing, and enthusiasm for the mission of EBASE. Position is full-time although highly experienced part-time candidates may be considered.

Responsibilities
I. Lead EBASE Grant Fundraising (Priority Area of Work)
Principal responsibility for creating and implementing the foundation grants fundraising plan. Work closely with Executive Director to cultivate relationships with funders and donors.

GRANTS: Write, package, and submit grant proposals, grant reports and related materials to a high standard of quality and in a timely manner, working closely with program staff. Manage relationships with approximately 30 grant funders and other institutional supporters. Cultivate funder and major donor relationships, including preparing regular program updates. (60% FTE)

PROSPECTING: Research potential funding sources, implement prospecting and cultivation strategies for new foundation and institutional sources. (approx 10% FTE)

SYSTEMS: Manage development systems, including tracking foundation deadlines and grant requirements, sending thank you letters and other correspondence, and maintaining files. Oversee functionality of database and communications systems. (approx 10% FTE)

BUDGETTING and REPORTING: Lead preparation of grant budgets and grant reporting including budget reports, in coordination with finance staff. (approx 10% FTE)

PLANNING: Support Executive Director in planning, coordination of fundraising plans with program plans, creating overall budgets and organizational development goals.
II. Communications and Operations (Support Role - approx 10%)

Participate in development of overall EBASE plan for communications (website, newsblasts, campaign reports, dissemination of research reports).

Write content for EBASE communications strategies to supporters and potential donors.

Participate in efforts to increase non-grant income from grassroots sources, donors and special events.

Provide support, as needed, to operations team.

EBASE is an affirmative action employer, and strongly supports the social goals of affirmative action. We therefore make special efforts to recruit individuals from groups that are historically under-represented in professional environments, or that suffer from broader societal discrimination.

ORGANIZATION: The New Century Chamber Orchestra is a San Francisco-based 19-member string chamber orchestra led by Music Director and concertmaster Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg that performs without a conductor. The Orchestra presents four sets of subscription concerts annually in Berkeley, Palo Alto, San Francisco and San Rafael, an annual fundraising gala, an annual tour beginning in the 2010-2011 season, and an education program for underserved students in Marin County that includes weekly violin lessons and 10 to 15 education presentations throughout the school year.

MISSION: The mission of the New Century Chamber Orchestra is to be a virtuoso, conductorless ensemble, which creates – through performance, education and accessibility – a personal connection with its audience, conveying the passion and joy of the music directly to its listeners.

POSITION: The Development and Marketing Associate is a part time employee (3 days per week) and reports to the Director of Development and Marketing. He or she is responsible for administrative support of contributed and earned income at the New Century Chamber Orchestra. The person in this position wears many hats, and thus this opportunity provides a comprehensive insight into all Development and Marketing functions.

Development responsibilities include:

• Process donations and donor acknowledgement letters
• Update website donor list
• Coordinate invitations to special events, including An Evening Serenade and Stradivarius Circle Teas
• Assemble materials for grant applications and reports

Marketing responsibilities include:

• Process all orders, including subscriptions, single tickets, CDs, and exchanges
• Liaise with City Box Office throughout the season
• Coordinate front of house activities (will call, merchandise table, signage, and concessions) at all concerts
• Coordinate with graphic designers to produce subscription and annual fund brochures, program books, print and online ads, and other print pieces
• Update www.ncco.org and New Century profiles and media content on social networking websites such as YouTube, Myspace, Yelp, and Facebook.
• Draft and circulate monthly e-newsletter, as well as other mass email communications

General administrative responsibilities include:

• Manage mailing list exchanges
• Run SQL queries in New Century database
• Generate reports
• Maintain customer database, including regular data entry, cross-checks with finance database, and NCOA updates
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development and Marketing or the Executive Director

PHLP is seeking an attorney to work with our tobacco control team. The Technical Assistance Legal Center (TALC) provides legal information and technical assistance to advocates of tobacco control policies in California. See www.phlpnet.org/tobacco-control for more information.

The attorney will work with local health departments, community-based organizations, and municipal attorneys throughout California as part of a dynamic team of community organizers and policy analysts who are developing local policies to reduce tobacco use–one of the most critical public health movements of this generation. The legal technical assistance models being developed by TALC in tobacco control are prototypes for similar work in nutrition advocacy, communicable disease control, and other timely issues related to public health and the law.

The attorney will conduct research, draft model ordinances and fact sheets, and provide legal technical
assistance on a wide range of tobacco control issues such as requiring a license to sell tobacco products; limiting exposure to secondhand smoke in public and private places; prohibiting the distribution of free tobacco samples; and interpreting the federal law that provides the U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the authority to regulate tobacco products.

Specific responsibilities include: answering questions about existing and proposed tobacco control laws from tobacco control advocates and local government staff; participating in and presenting at trainings, webinars, and conferences on tobacco control issues; researching and writing legal and policy resource materials, such as fact sheets and FAQs, for legal and public health audiences; drafting and analyzing local ordinances, state legislation, and other policies;
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in blending legal practice with developing cutting edge public health policies.

Requirements:
JD; must be a current or pending member of the State Bar of California or another state; Zero to five years of legal experience with excellent references; Excellent legal research, public speaking, and written communication skills; Excellent attention to detail; Ability to translate complex legal concepts into plain language for a lay audience; Occasional travel, mostly within the state of California; Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced office environment; Ability to develop and manage a personal workplan; Ability to work independently and take personal initiative; Ability to participate as a member of cross-functional teams; Excellent computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Experience working with one or more of the following constituencies is desired: local government legal and non-legal staff, elected officials, community-based health organizations, public health
departments, or city planners; Experience in any of the following legal fields is desired: municipal law, First Amendment, land use, disability, or landlord/tenant law (note that knowledge of relevant tobacco control laws is not required; training will be provided); Experience in ordinance or statutory drafting a plus; Prior work experience in public health, public policy, public education, or related field a plus.

This is a full-time position. PHLP is offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and long term disability insurance, life insurance, tax sheltered annuity and a flexible benefit plan.