National Organization for Women Summer 2015 Internship, Washington, DC

Summer 2015 Internship

Posted on: February 11, 2015
Application deadline: March 15, 2015
Posted by: National Organization for Women

Each semester NOW interns participate in a wide range of activities that provide them with the tools and knowledge to become activist leaders, such as:

• A Comprehensive leadership training
• Frequent opportunities to organize and attend Congressional and U.S. Supreme Court hearings, press conferences, demonstrations, and rallies
• Training in our successful, time-honored grassroots organizing tactics
• Weekly intern discussion groups and field trips on a wide range of feminist issues

Interns will work with one of the following teams

• Communications Team: Research, draft and edit articles for NOW's various publications (including the blog), email communications (including advocacy, fundraising, and monthly newsletters) and social media platforms. Assist with developing comprehensive messaging for cross-organizational purposes, including calendar for internal use. Work with the Senior Communications Associate and the Field Team to develop social media campaigns and content for chapter use. Work with the Senior Communications Associate to produce daily content for various social media platforms, namely Facebook and Twitter. Track media hits and update press clips on website. Coordinate projects for the NOW Foundation's Love Your Body campaign. At events with NOW officers, take photographs and video (when appropriate). Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to progressive social change; excellent written and verbal communication skills; training and/or experience with editorial or advocacy writing; knowledge of Associated Press style preferred, but not required; familiarity with Facebook and Twitter a must (includes personal usage); experience with other social media platforms, such as Google+, Pinterest, or Tumblr, is a plus; strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professional demeanor and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines; general computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications; and HTML or WordPress experience is a plus.

• Digital Communications: Do you follow the news and breaking events on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites? Are you passionate about women's issues and social change? Do you blog and vlog, tweet and snapchat, and wear your politics on your feed? If you are interested in making lasting contributions in digital advocacy and fundraising at the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States, then you should join our Online Communications Internship Program.Candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and professional under pressure. Qualified candidates will have great written and verbal communication skills, a strong handling of calendaring and scheduling, and the ability to juggle several tasks while meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate will have interest or training in online advocacy and has demonstrated a commitment to progressive social change.Significant familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and other social media platforms is a must. Confidence with software: Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel, also a must; Photoshop and video editing experience a plus! Familiarity with eCRM systems (Salsa Labs) preferred; HTML knowledge is a plus.

• Field Organizing Team: Get involved in the nuts and bolts of grassroots organizing for NOW's broad range of priority issues. Serve as a liasion between National Action Center and state/local chapter activists. Work on rallies, campaigns, chapter development, and materials development.

• Government Relations/Public Policy Team: Characterized by lobbying as well as legislative research and writing.

• Membership/Fundraising Team: Learn highly marketable skills for the non-profit world by providing customer service to donors, assisting with data management and communicating with chapter leaders and activists.

• Political Action Committee: Assist with NOW PAC organizing, including meeting with candidates, processing endorsement requests, and researching candidates' records on women's rights issues.

• President's Office: Work directly with NOW's President and her Assistant, staffing the president at speaking events, as well as outreach meetings with heads of allied organizations. Learn first-hand how a grassroots activist organization works.

These volunteer, unpaid internship opportunities are available both full and part time, and college credit can be arranged. A minimum of 3 days per week is required.Prospective interns should be hard working, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who possess or seek a working knowledge of women's issues and feminist organizing. Interns should also be committed to continuing the struggle for equality and justice once they leave the internship program and return to their campuses and communities.

Qualifications

Prospective interns should be hard working, enthusiastic and flexible individuals who possess or seek a working knowledge of women's issues and feminist organizing. Interns should also be committed to continuing to struggle for equality and justice once they leave the internship program and return to their campuses and communities. A minimum of 3 days per week is required. Full time interns are preferred.

Salary

NOW offers volunteer, unpaid internship opportunities, both full and part time, throughout the year. College credit for these internships can be arranged.

How To Apply

Interested interns must send the following to internships@now.org: 1. A completed application form 2. A cover letter 3. A resume 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. A writing Sample (1-3 pages)

Executive Assistant & Development Associate, The Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches, Florida

Executive Assistant & Development Associate

Posted on: January 15, 2015
Application deadline: February 27, 2015
Start date: March 2, 2015
Posted by: The Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches

Organizational Overview

JWF is the only Jewish feminist grant making and advocacy organization in the Palm Beach area focused on systemic solutions to social and economic gender inequalities. We provide opportunities for women to leverage their skills and resources to improve the lives of women and girls. JWF nurtures women as leaders and is a vital voice for women and girls in our community, in Israel and around the world. JWF strives to create a more just and equitable society for all. To learn more visit: jwfpalmbeach.org.

Executive Assistant & Development Associate

JWF has an exciting opportunity for an individual who is organized, detail-oriented, and responsible to support the Chief Executive Officer's daily activities and the fundraising efforts of this rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate will be energetic, highly motivated, a self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, a problem-solver, and a person who can prioritize workload. The individual must also have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Executive Support

• Manage Chief Executive Officer's calendar, scheduling and confirming appointments and coordinating travel arrangements;
• Support Chief Executive Officer's preparation for meetings;
• Work with other staff to coordinate Chief Executive Officer's speaking engagements;
• Assist in preparation for Board meetings and take minutes at Board meetings and relevant committee meetings;
• Take, transcribe and disseminate meeting notes;
• Perform all bookkeeping functions, utilizing Quick Books, including preparing expense reports and reimbursements, in a timely fashion;
• Assist with special projects in conjunction with Chief Executive Officer;
• Provide other assistance as needed.

Development Support

Donor Relations:

• Track progress on annual fundraising goals;
• Ensure all donors receive timely acknowledgment letters;
• Maintain and update information about donors in Donor Perfect;
• Maintain systems for tracking relationships with prospective and current individual donors;
• Ensure Board and Trustees are informed of donations from their contacts;
• Coordinate outreach, invitations, RSVP tracking and follow-up from donor events;
• Coordinate mailings and emails including end-of-year campaign and major events;

Donor Research:

• Research prospective individual supporters, creating profiles for top prospects;
• Create briefing documents in preparation for all face-to-face donor and prospect meetings as well as cultivation events;

Communications:

• Update and maintain JWF's website with upcoming events and news;
• Ensure organizational informational packets are well presented, and communications collateral material is kept up to date and stocked;
• Lay out organizational emails and mailings;
• Maintain email/mailing lists and ensure up to date contact information for all stakeholders.

Competencies and Qualifications

• Passion for JWF's mission.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Comfort working in a growing organization, including performing a wide variety of functions, multi-tasking and meeting required deadlines;
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, optimism, problem solving and flexibility;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to stay calm under pressure;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Strong data and database management skills, ability to create and run reports, manage and interpret data (proficiency with Excel needed, proficiency with Donor Perfect and QuickBooks needed);
• Knowledge of the American Jewish community and/or the not for profit sector, gender issues, and the State of Israel is a plus.
• Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends;
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience;
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to Jennifer@jwfpalmbeach.org and indicate your name and "Executive Assistant & Development Associate" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the submission deadline of February 27, 2015.

We thank you for your interest in career opportunities with JWF. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

JWF is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive salaries and benefits.

Senior Safety Strategist, Ms. Foundation for Women, Brooklyn, NY

Senior Safety Strategist

Posted on: January 28, 2015
Application deadline: February 20, 2015
Start date: March 16, 2015
Posted by: Ms. Foundation for Women

Position Summary

The Ms. Foundation for Women seeks an exceptional individual with strong program development, management, and organizing skills for the position of Senior Strategist, Safety. The Senior Strategist will work closely with the Vice President, Programs to redefine the Foundation's Safety program; identify potential grantees and partner organizations; manage grantmaking and programmatic initiatives; work closely with Program Directors in Women's Health and Economic Justice; and engage with colleagues leading Communications, Development, Policy, and Advocacy efforts. The Senior Strategist will bring a broad understanding of feminism, the women's movement, and intersections with other social justice issues, as well as knowledge and expertise in approaches to gender-based violence, discrimination, and gender justice.

Responsibilities

 Research critical issues, opportunities, and funding gaps; identify likely areas for Ms. Foundation engagement and funding; identify strategic opportunities to involve a wide range of partners from across multiple fields and perspectives.
 Serve as a thought partner and work collaboratively with colleagues in Economic Justice and Health Programs to share information and key learnings; develop and implement cross-Program strategies; and inform the Foundation's Communications, Policy, and Advocacy efforts.
 Actively engage in donor cultivation, networking, and other fundraising efforts to maintain and increase resources for this work. Work with Development staff to prepare proposals to potential donors and reports/updates to current funders.
 Manage intersectional grantmaking for Safety program area, including preparing requests for proposals, coordinating and participating in proposal review, docket write-up, and facilitating review meetings; monitor grantee progress and outcomes through phone calls and email, site visits, webinars, and other tools; design and implement technical assistance, capacity-building, and field-building strategies, including grantee convenings; manage annual program plans and grants budget.
 In partnership with Communications team, develop content for Foundation publications and communications vehicles; draft op-eds, workshop/conference presentations, and other external communications tools as requested; manage dissemination and outreach strategies.
 Lead and participate in Foundation-wide activities, and promote a collegial and cooperative approach to work both internally and externally.
 Actively participate in external practitioner and philanthropic organizations, coalitions and networks; pursue opportunities to present to philanthropic and other audiences; organize funder briefings and other engagement activities as appropriate to advance both the work of the Foundation and the Safety field.
 Serve as Foundation spokesperson, as approved, at conferences, press conferences, and other external-facing events.
 Supervise consultants and support staff who are providing assistance in these areas.
 Take on special projects as directed.

Our Theory of Change

Grassroots organizations—particularly those led by women of color, low-income and poor women—
are the building blocks of the contemporary women's movement; by investing in them, we create a stronger, bolder movement. By linking up the different arms of that movement, we also increase its collective impact and help to advance the wider struggle for social justice, democracy and human rights. 

Requirements

 Bachelor's degree desired, Master's degree a plus.
 Minimum ten years' related work experience, with increasing levels of responsibility, in relevant program development, management, grantmaking, or grassroots organizing. Fundraising experience helpful but not required.
 Feminist with a demonstrated understanding of the women's movement, progressive movement organizing, and intersectionality.
 Commitment to the Foundation's Theory of Change, and to working with diverse communities on gender-based violence, discrimination, and gender justice while also making connections to other social justice issues.
 Experience managing stakeholder relationships and working with grantees or partner organizations to increase capacity, evaluate program outcomes and impacts, and effect policy change. Experience with grassroots organizations and grassroots leadership development a plus.
 Ability to build strong and collegial working relationships with colleagues, grantees, donors, potential funders, and institutional partners.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to quickly gather, synthesize and summarize information in a clear and jargon-free manner.
 Clear and engaging communications style; comfortable making presentations to both expert and larger public audiences; highly skilled in both group and 1:1 meeting facilitation.
 Strong planning, administrative, and organizational skills; ability to manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal support.
 Experience in supervision and professional development of junior and support staff; ability to manage up and support Vice President of Programs in achieving Departmental and organizational objectives.
 Flexible working style; sense of humor; strong interpersonal skills; calm and resourceful; able to work under pressure; committed to working cross-functionally and collaboratively.
 Highly proficient with Internet and Windows-based technology (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with Project 2010, GIFTS, or other project management and grants management software a plus.
 Ability to travel 30% or more of time.
 Fluency in Spanish a plus.

To learn more about the Ms. Foundation for Women, please visit: www.forwomen.org

How To Apply

To apply for the position, please submit a detailed cover letter and current resume to: abradford@ms.foundation.org not later than February 20, 2015.

The Ms. Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic

Development Manager, Green Doors, Austin, TX

Development Manager

Posted on: January 13, 2015
Posted by: Green Doors

Founded in 1990 by a formerly homeless young woman, Green Doors' mission is to transform lives and communities in Central Texas. Green Doors accomplishes this by: creating affordable, safe, quality housing; providing residents with access to supportive services; and educating about, and advocating for, individuals and families struggling with homelessness and at-risk for homelessness.

Green Doors' programmatic activity is broken out into 3 areas: 1) Housing; 2) Homeless Prevention Services; and 3) Education/Advocacy. Green Doors' Housing Program is focused on creating different types of housing tailored to the needs of residents. Throughout Austin, the organization owns and manages 28 properties, serving approximately 400 residents annually, and manages housing rental assistance vouchers for low income households. Through these opportunities, Green Doors is able to serve a variety of people struggling with poverty and homelessness, including veterans, persons with disabilities, and single parent families.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary responsibilities include: leading development efforts - specifically foundation, government and individual campaigns; grant writing and donor cultivation; data management and reporting; committee leadership and event support; and communication and public relations efforts.

PRIMARY ROLES & TASKS

Development Leadership:

• Help design, implement, and manage a comprehensive proactive development plan focused on expanding and enhancing relationships and increasing philanthropic support.
• Advance Green Doors' interests by researching and identifying new sources of support, proactively seeking opportunities to generate new proposals based on funder guidelines and interests, and building strong communication ties.
• Serve as staff lead for the Board Development Committee - creating a culture of possibility to reach fundraising goals. Ability to encourage and maintain direction towards fundraising goals, without getting sidetracked by other ideas, will be imperative.
• Serve as lead for constituent database conversion and reimplementation (moving from Exceed (historical) to eTapestry within the first six months of position).

Grant Writing and Proposal Development:

• Serve as the lead on preparing grants for government and civic support.
• Develop highly competitive proposals and leverage diverse corporate and foundation goals and preferences in conjunction with organization's goals.
• Monitor proposal deadlines, prepare and edit proposals, and manage proposal submissions – always insuring a high quality product.
• Role often requires the candidate to work independently on grants (vs. team writing).

Donor Identification and Cultivation:

• Help identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospects; track research/contacts in a manner that multiple people may be successfully involved.
• Maintain a high quality stewardship process for active corporate and foundation prospects and donors. Ensure that stewardship and reporting requirements are met to sustain successful partnerships, and maintain detailed records of solicitation activities.
• Help implement an individual donor strategy which will include cultivation, solicitation and recognition components. Steward existing individual donors and obtain support from new individual donors.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Serve as the lead for constituent database utilization related to fundraising, volunteers, and communication efforts.
• Effectively enter/track/maintain data and proactively tailor data collection to organizational needs.
• Ensure all donor acknowledgements, reports, updates, and other requirements are fulfilled in a high-quality, timely manner.
• Regularly prepare development reports and assist with queries related to the development plan and associated goals.
• Maintain all work product on shared drive (server), ensuring compliance with existing organizational structure.

Development Committee and Event Support:

• Host meetings, maintain scorecards, and facilitate communication with the Development Committee to achieve objectives.
• Serve as the staff lead/collaborator on Committee hosted "Friendraisers."
• Assist in the leading of special events (both internal and third-party): create all communication pieces for events, steward relationships with third-party hosts, publish information about the event on Green Doors' website and other internet-based avenues, etc.

Communication and Public Relations:

• Promote the services of the organization and its programs: create and update program and agency communication pieces (with team input), solicit and schedule speaking engagements for staff, create campaign communication tools, represent Green Doors at tabling and speaking events, etc.
• Create/Edit Green Doors' email newsletter: obtain newsletter stories from staff members, edit stories for content and grammar, design layout, and arrange for printing and mailing of newsletters.
• Collaborate on Facebook efforts, ensuring the lead staff receives appropriate updates to share.
• Serve as a liaison between Green Doors' Executive Director and the local media: obtain quotes and information from Executive and Deputy Directors to prepare press releases, create and distribute press releases to local media, pitch story ideas to local reporters, and schedule radio and television appearances, as needed.
• Maintain the Green Doors website: regularly update donor lists, program statistics, and create web pages (with contractor), as necessary.
• Help develop and execute Strategic Communication plan for Green Doors (this is a secondary task, development efforts will be the first priority during the initial six months of the position).

And perform other tasks as assigned/needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required (related field preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in a non-profit development position required; development leadership experience strongly preferred. CFRE preferred.
• Highly motivated self-starter, entrepreneurial team player who has a commitment to and passion for Green Doors' mission.
• Strategic vision and impeccable attention to organizational detail
• Ability to work independently, but also possess a collaborative style and flexibility - seasoned with a sense of humor and perspective
• Superb communication skills (both written and oral) – must be a strong writer
• Experience using a constituent database for fundraising (eTapestry or Raiser's Edge experience preferred). Candidates with previous database administration or leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong candidates would be able to demonstrate previous success in: reaching fundraising goals, leading board efforts to increase organizational support, and have a history of high quality grants being written and awarded.
• Ability to present professionally to a diverse group of constituents; strong public speaking experience is preferred.
• Must have sensitivity to issues of lower-income people and marginalized communities. Ability to tell Green Doors' story, without compromising the integrity of our mission or the people the organization serves, is imperative.
• General computer literacy required (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Internet, etc.). Web publishing or design software experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Employee must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, driving history check, and have a valid Texas Driver's License to be eligible for employment. Position requires reliable transportation. Evening and weekend hours will be required.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience (includes competitive benefits package)

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume, including the position title in the subject line, to the attention of Christa Noland (Executive Director) at hiring@greendoors.org. Visit our website at www.greendoors.org for more information on the organization. And please do not contact by phone. EOE.

Program Director, Women's Rights and Reproductive Rights, Wellspring Advisors, New York, NY

Program Director: Women's Rights and Reproductive Rights

Posted on: January 8, 2015

Application deadline: January 31, 2015

Posted by: Wellspring Advisors

JOB SUMMARY

The WR/RR Program Director at Wellspring Advisors oversees all aspects of grantmaking under both the Women’s Rights (WR) and Reproductive Rights (RR) Programs, including developing the program’s strategic framework, maintaining alignment with other programs, and leading and managing team members.  Along with the Partners, Chief Operating Officer, and the Directors of all Programs at Wellspring, the Program Director serves as a member of the senior management team.  The WR program at Wellspring supports work to create a more powerful women’s movement able to advance women’s human rights; the RR Program supports work to expand women’s ability to fully exercise their autonomy over their reproductive lives.  Grantmaking for both programs is predominantly international, with a portion of the RR Program work undertaken in the United States.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy  

• Lead the development of strategic plans and other strategy documents required to both guide programs and comply with governance requirements.  

• Develop and oversee team’s development of grantmaking approaches that respond to established priorities.

• Monitor developments in the field to identify emerging needs, gaps, and opportunities. 

• Ensure programs’ alignment with Wellspring’s mission; ensure alignment between grantmaking and program strategy.

• Work with staff from Wellspring’s other program areas to advance programmatic and institutional goals.

• Work with Wellspring’s Department of Research and Evaluation and consultants to integrate measurement and evaluation as well as capacity-building and technical assistance throughout the program internally and among grantees.

Grantmaking

• Manage overall grants portfolio for the program, including overseeing grantmaking of program staff.

• Potentially manage a portfolio of grants, including screening potential grantees; meeting with current and prospective grantees; conducting site visits; developing and evaluating funding proposals; preparing docket materials; and monitoring active grants.

• Ensure adherence to internal grantmaking/due diligence policies and procedures.

External Relations

• Establish partnerships with other members of the donor community.  Educate and engage other funders to advance Wellspring priorities.  

• Participate in and supervise collaborative grantmaking mechanisms, pooled funds, and matching/challenge grantmaking.

• Provide support to individual grantees and convene grantees and others to promote strategic thinking and collaboration.

Donor-Client Relations

• Prepare and oversee the development of donor-client education materials including strategy documents, annual reports, and other updates.

• Conduct semi-annual grantmaking presentations to donor-clients (two for each program).

• Participate in firm-wide meetings with donor-clients.

• Respond to client requests for information.

Financial Stewardship

• Ensure effective and timely allocation of  two grantmaking budgets.

• Develop and ensure effective management of annual administrative.

Supervision, Management, and Leadership

• Manage, supervise, and work integrally with program staff in accomplishing the abovementioned tasks.

• Provide overall strategic direction to guide program implementation by team.

• Foster healthy working relationships within the team and across Wellspring.

• Set expectations, provide support and guidance to team.

• Evaluate staff on an ongoing basis, including an annual review.  Identify and implement individual professional development and performance improvement plans.

• In accordance with personnel policies, make decisions regarding working conditions of staff.

• Manage the hiring of new staff as needed. 

• Serve as member of the Senior Management Team including

          • Proactively identify and support the development and implementation of  organizational priorities, initiatives, and policies, both

            programmatic and operational, that advance Wellspring’s mission.

          • Identifying and strengthening cross-program collaboration as needed.

          • Serving as a bridge between Wellspring’s partners, the Senior Management Team, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Evaluation,

            Grants Management, Administrative teams and the WR/RR program team.

          • Periodically managing projects outside the scope of programs, as they arise.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

Wellspring is seeking applicants who have experience in one or more of the following areas: social justice grantmaking, international women’s rights advocacy, national-level (US, East Africa, Latin America) advocacy, research and dissemination of research.  Additionally, knowledge of and/or expertise in reproductive rights, violence against women, and land rights is highly preferred.  Specifically, Wellspring is seeking a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Minimum of fifteen years’ experience (at least five of those in a leadership position) with an NGO or foundation advancing women’s rights.

• Ability to think strategically, establish goals and priorities, and ensure effective and timely implementation of programs.

• Ability to maintain adherence to priorities approved by clients and within a larger institutional framework.

• Ability to establish and maintain close, collegial working relationships with colleagues in other programs and departments, and with grantees from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• Ability to work independently and manage own time.

• Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities on different timelines.

• Ability to learn quickly when confronting new issues and priorities.

• Ability to handle confidential client/donor information with complete discretion, and comfort working in a relatively low profile organization. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Good judgment and a good sense of humor.

• In-depth knowledge of and contacts in the philanthropic sector.

• Experience as an effective manager of staff and a budget

ABOUT WELLSPRING

Established in 2001, Wellspring is a private philanthropic consulting firm that coordinates grantmaking programs that advance the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people.  Wellspring has offices in New York and Washington, DC.

Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every  human being and is informed by the following beliefs:  -- Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends.  -- The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.  -- Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals, and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.  -- As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

The firm’s services include: working with donors to develop, implement, and administer giving programs that meet their philanthropic goals; conducting research and education tailored to the interests of our donors; managing programs, administering grants and monitoring grantee performance; and working with to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Advisors, LLC hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities, and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Firm’s service needs and business requirements.

All personnel decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital, status, domestic partner status, military status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all our activities, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, discipline and discharge. This policy also bans discriminatory harassment.

HOW TO APPLY

For employment consideration, please submit application (consisting of resume and letter of interest) to: jobs@wellspringadvisors.com -- Subject Line: “[Your name] – Program Director, WR/RR”.

All applications must include:

• Resume

• Thoughtful cover letter (including how you became aware of this opportunity: job portal, referral, etc.)

• Salary requirements (must specify actual amount or range)

• One writing sample (between 3 and 5 pages maximum, attached in PDF format)

Gender Action for Peace & Security Network Director, WomanKind, London, England

Gender Action for Peace & Security Network Director

Application deadline: January 29, 2015

Posted by: WomanKind

GAPS is the UK civil society network monitoring and advocating on the UK government’s commitments to women, peace and security. The GAPS Director will be responsible for coordinating, facilitating and developing the GAPS network and its members in their joint GAPS activities and initiatives. The role works closely with the GAPS Management Committee and GAPS Advisory Board. Externally, the primary role is high level influencing work. Internally, the post requires ability to facilitate and support a diverse coalition of member organisations, the management of part-time staff and all fundraising for the network.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with networks; experience of policy and influencing work on women’s rights, gender and peace building or development; as well as excellent communication and networking skills and knowledge of project management; budgeting and fundraising.

Applications for secondment from GAPS member organisations considered.

Closing date for applications is: 5.00pm on Thursday 29^th January.

Interview date: 11^th – 12^th February.

For more information about the role please read our application pack.

To apply for the role please complete the job application form.

Please return your completed application to  recruitment@womankind.org.uk or Womankind Worldwide, 56 – 64 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4LT.

ABOUT WOMANKIND

In 25 years we have reached 18 million women and girls, their families and communities across more than 70 countries.

Womankind Worldwide is an international women’s rights charity working to support women and girls to improve their lives and communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We partner with women’s rights organisations on the ground, which are working to tackle the issues that affect women’s lives.

Women’s rights are at the heart of everything we do and we do it because we’re passionate about equality. We’ve been committed to supporting women and girls to claim their rights since we were founded on International Women’s Day in 1989.

The power of partnership

We currently work in partnership with 31 women’s rights organisations to challenge discrimination, end violence and improve the rights and choices of women and girls. With our partners we are reaching women and girls in 13 countries – from Afghanistan to Bolivia to Zimbabwe.

Together we support women directly – from providing refuges and counselling for survivors of violence, to leadership and business skills training. We also support women, their families and communities indirectly – by raising awareness of women’s rights and working to change legislation, policies and practice. In 2013-2014 Womankind and our partners directly supported 119,878 women and girls. And we provided indirect support to 5.9 million women, girls, men and boys.

Grantwriter, Big Brothers Big Sisters, New York, NY

Grantwriter (part-time)

Posted on: January 9, 2015
Posted by: Big Brothers Big Sisters

SUMMARY

This is a part-time position (20-24 hours/week). Reporting to the Vice President, Philanthropy, the Grantwriter is responsible for facilitating research and review, as well as developing and writing grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and corporations. They will work on all aspects of institutional fundraising including: identifying and researching prospective funders, writing letters of inquiry, cover letters, concept papers, grant proposals, interim and final reports, and ensuring that accurate information is entered into tracking systems including filing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: One-two years experience with writing proposals and reports to government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Preferred candidates will have experience with the NYC legislative and budgetary processes.

Skills: Strong writing, editing, and research skills are essential. Demonstrates a professional, energetic, and hard-working attitude. Ability to handle multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines and fast-paced environment. Can identify and speak to funder interests. Capacity to both plan work in advance and respond to timely new opportunities that may arise. Experience with Raiser's Edge is preferred.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Enthusiastic, with an understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City
• Able to multi-task, prioritize work and be attentive to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Thorough and alert in order to meet high standards for accuracy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Researches new government grant and foundation prospects. Researches, drafts, edits, tracks, proposals as per their guidelines and deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume to bbbsresume@bigsnyc.org specifying 'Part-time Grantwriter' in the subject line.

Note: resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability with respect to employment opportunities.EO/AA Employer. No phone calls please.

Executive Director, The Ada Initiative, San Francisco, CA

Executive Director

Posted on: December 29, 2014

Posted by: The Ada Initiative

The Ada Initiative is looking for an Executive Director (ED). The Ada Initiative works to increase the participation and status of women in open technology and culture through an explicitly intersectional feminist approach. We are a growing and financially healthy nonprofit with 3 staff members. The three most important responsibilities of the ED will be leading the organization, fundraising, and managing people. The current ED, Valerie Aurora, is excited to immediately transition to a clearly defined role as the Director of Training Programs, reporting to the new ED.

This is a fulfilling, exciting, and challenging job. Successful candidates will need to be not only organized, financially savvy, and responsible, but also flexible, creative, inspirational, supportive, and comfortable with uncertainty. The ability to handle conflict well is particularly important, as conflict is an inevitable part of successful activism. In addition, our new ED will need to lead the organization by example in self-care and burn-out prevention.

This is a salaried position with benefits (including health insurance and a sustainable vacation policy), preferably working at least 2 days a week at our office in San Francisco, CA, USA. Taking into account what EDs of similar organizations are paid, the competitive market for the skills required for this job, and the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, this position will pay from $120,000 to $160,000/year depending on experience. We believe that paying people market rates for their work, regardless of their gender or race, is a feminist act.

JOB DESCRIPTION

For a full job description, including requirements, responsibilities, and benefits, please visit http://adainitiative.org/about-us/jobs/

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please contact jobs@adainitiative.org with a short introduction and your résumé (any format, linked or attached). A representative from the ED search committee, composed of members of our Board of Directors and Advisory Board, will reply within 2 weeks.

Development Associate, Global Fund for Women, San Francisco, CA

Development Associate

Posted on: November 19, 2014
Posted by: Global Fund for Women

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Global Fund for Women is a grantmaker and a global advocate for women's human rights. We help to advance the movement for women's human rights by directing resources to and raising the voices of women worldwide. We invest in local, courageous women and women-led organizations, and create digital advocacy campaigns on critical global issues for women and girls.

JOB SUMMARY

The Development Associate provides administrative support to the Vice President of Development, as well as some support to the Development team relating to donor stewardship. The Development Associate is part of the Development team and reports to the VP of Development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Direct Administrative Support to VP of Development

• Scheduling and Planning: This position is responsible for maintaining the VP of Development's calendar. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: handling travel arrangements, scheduling phone calls and in-person meetings, and collaborating in planning for staff meetings, special events, retreats, and conferences.
• Communications: This position facilitates communication from the VP of Development. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: screening incoming calls, mail, and faxes, responding when necessary; attending various meetings, preparing agendas, summarizing notes, preparing and distributing minutes as needed; drafting and proofing correspondence.
• Budget: This position helps the VP of Development manage expense reports, track financial/budget reports for the VP and, on an as-needed basis, compile updated expense information for the Finance team.
• Data/Information Management: This position maintains records of donor correspondence and other related documentation to support the work of the Vice President. Tasks include but are not limited to: updating donor database as needed to track essential information from VP's contact with donors.
• Clerical Support: This position will provide clerical support to the VP of Development, tracking ongoing projects and processes, developing workflow systems to increase efficiency, and handling any ad hoc projects.

Support to Development Team

• Teamwork: Develop strong working relationships with staff in all areas of the organization. Actively participate in planning and meeting goals as an integral team member. Participate in cross-functional work-teams as appropriate. Assist with special projects as needed to support the Development team and the Global Fund for Women as a whole.
• Donor stewardship: Support team-related projects such as semiannual impact report mailings and sends out donor acknowledgment and thank-you letters
• Event Support: Assist Dev team with donor events including report and list generation, creation of invitations, RSVP process, event logistics, post-event follow up, including mailings of thank you letters and other event related tasks
• Donor Research: Prepares Donor Briefs
• Information Management: Provides gift entry and acknowledgment support at year-end, as needed
• Miscellaneous: Follow the Global Fund policies and procedures. Carry out job responsibilities in a manner that reflects concern for personal health and safety and that of co-workers

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Internal Relationships

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Development. In addition to daily working relationships with the VP, Primary Contact Managers, and all staff, the Development Associate will also have periodic contact with Board members.

External Relationships

As a representative of the Global Fund for Women, the Development Associate will have periodic contact with donors, institutional partners, vendors, consultants, and community leaders.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, and implement projects
• High degree of skill with Macintosh computers, using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Salesforce.
• Excellent judgment, including sensitivity to confidential information
• Ability to analyze systems and create new strategies for improving and organizing work flow
• Understanding of non-profit and philanthropic organizations
• Excellent clerical skills, including scheduling and record keeping
• Ability to work independently, at times with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Skill in working in a fast paced environment with flexibility to adjust to changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships and demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to multitask and skillfully balance competing needs across the team
• Develop thorough understanding of internal communication needs and excellent rapport with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to relationships with major donors and influential community leaders
• Strong interest in and commitment to women's issues

Preferred:

• Experience in fundraising or development program
• Administrative support experience in development or fundraising
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other fundraising databases
• HTML for supporting event invitation development

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3-5 years of administrative assistant experience, in a Macintosh environment, preferably in a non-profit
• Experience working in a diverse and team oriented environment

START DATE AND COMPENSATION

The projected start date for this position will be January 2015. The Development Associate is a full time, non-exempt position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Global Fund for Women offers 100% employer paid premium health benefits, an excellent paid leave package, a generous retirement plan, and other benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and all supporting documents will be received until position is filled.

All pages of the application should be typed and should include the following:

• Cover letter, with the applicant's current contact information
• Resume, including references with contact information

To submit your application materials, please visit our website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not be able to process applications that are incomplete.

The Global Fund for Women is committed to working globally and addressing inequities. In line with this global lens, it is our policy to actively seek a diverse pool of candidates, from a variety of backgrounds, who are committed to the mission and vision of the Global Fund.