Trust Women Winter/Spring 2015 Legislative Internships, Wichita, KS

Winter/Spring 2015 Legislative Internships

Posted on: February 9, 2015
Posted by: Trust Women

Trust Women is a dynamic, emerging non-profit that focuses on facilitating reproductive freedom in the Midwest and the South. Founded by Julie Burkhart in memory of her dear friend and mentor, the late Dr. George Tiller, Trust Women seeks to honor his life's work by bringing direct services to the middle of the country, as well as addressing issues of access with a reproductive justice perspective through opening reproductive health clinics, educational and community outreach, as well as political advocacy.

We are seeking motivated, take-charge interns who aren't afraid to take the reins and make their own path. To become a Trust Women intern, applicants must be hard-working and dedicated, with a passion for reproductive justice and openness to learning. In turn, interns will be provided with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on an organization that is making historical gains in an area of the country in need of innovative and adventurous organizing. (We also provide class credit!)

Virtual & Traditional Internships

Because we focus on advocacy in the middle of the country, we understand, more than anyone, the importance of remote organizing, which is why we offer a virtual internship option. Virtual interns are required to work a minimum of 10 hours a week in addition to participating in weekly intern Google Hangouts. During their 10 hours, interns must make themselves available to their supervisor and do regular check-ins. We try to structure our virtual internships in such a way that our interns are able to have a fulfilling and educational experience, with the flexibility of working from miles away.

Trust Women also offers traditional in-house internships for interns local to the Wichita, Kansas metro area, as well as interns from outside the area who are able to relocate for the summer. We will also offer home stay arrangements for interns who relocate from outside the metro area. Local interns must work a minimum of 10 hours. Interns with home stay arrangements will be expected to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Duties & Requirements 

 Attend important votes and hearings as schedule permits

 Update list of legislators and position on choice

 Track choice related legislation on the federal and state level

 Assist Trust Women lobbyist as necessary

 Assist Communications Team with legislative updates for weekly blogs/emails

 Maintain legislative scorecard through tracking of legislation

 Participate in coalition calls and meetings in Oklahoma or Kansas as needed

Requirements

 Knowledge of Oklahoma or Kansas state government, particularly the legislative process

 Ability to read and summarize bills

 Be able to attend important votes and hearings as much as possible

 Preference will be given to candidates with political science or legal education or training

 Strong written and spoken communication skills

 Self-motivated and directed

 Able to work on multiple projects at a time

 Ability to meet deadlines and new challenges as they arise

 Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products

 Ability to navigate state and federal legislative websites

 Kansas legislative intern will need to live in Kansas, preferably within travel distance of Topeka.

 Oklahoma legislative intern will need to live in Oklahoma, preferably within travel distance of Oklahoma City.

 Virtual legislative intern can work from anywhere.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send the following items to lbourke@itrustwomen.org:

 Cover letter

 Resume

 Three references

Policy Aide, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Washington, DC

Policy Aide

Posted on: January 13, 2015
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice America

NARAL Pro-Choice America and NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation seek a Policy Aide for this dynamic, mission-driven organization that has been at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights since its founding in 1968. NARAL has an annual budget of approximately $12 million and encompasses a 501 (c)(3), a 501 (c)(4), and a political action committee.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is the nation's leading advocate for reproductive freedom and protecting a woman's right to choose her own reproductive destiny. With more than one million members and supporters, NARAL Pro-Choice America is dedicated to mobilizing and building the base of pro-choice advocates, identifying and supporting pro-choice candidates, and advancing sound reproductive policies that support women and families at all stages of their reproductive life. These policies include preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion.

SUMMARY

Monitor choice-related policy issues at the federal and state levels. Perform policy analysis and research on choice-related proposals, draft a variety of advocacy materials, and contribute to significant policy publications. Under the supervision of the vice president, help represent and advance NARAL's policy views and goals to Congress, state affiliates, and other constituencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within assigned issue areas (in some cases working solely; in others, working as a team with a junior or senior colleague):

• Track all relevant choice-related activity on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, and in state legislatures. Report developments to key staff as appropriate. Perform policy analysis on state and federal legislation, and, as assigned, advocate NARAL Pro-Choice America's views.
• As directed, with issue teammates, craft and carry out legislative strategy.
• Represent NARAL's policy views on Capitol Hill. As assigned, lobby and brief congressional staff through in-person meetings, written communications, and phone calls. Work mark-ups, hearings, and votes.

• Assist state affiliates on key choice-related proposals with policy analysis and strategy recommendations.

• Write, edit, and update fact sheets, talking points, letters to policymakers, staff memos, model legislation, testimony, and other key policy and advocacy documents.
• Coordinate policy strategy and activities across NARAL as a whole to maximize benefits to the pro-choice movement and NARAL in particular.
• As assigned, represent NARAL to progressive partners and coalitions.
• Contribute to and help produce key publications, including Who Decides?, the annual voting record, fact sheets, and Policy Updates.
• Edit copy from other departments.
• Liaise with other departments or internal work groups as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year college degree.

• Minimum three years professional experience, preferably in a related field, or relevant advanced degree may be substituted for some of the work experience.

• Policy and/or direct lobbying experience at the state and/or national level.

• Directly related experience in research and/or policy analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to juggle multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Access, Excel, and other programs.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and workload-management skills, ability to work as a team with junior and senior colleagues, and ability to meet deadlines consistently with minimal supervision.
• Strong orientation to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, with minimal supervision.

• Professional, polished, diplomatic, and mature demeanor.

• Knowledge of reproductive-health issues preferred.
• Commitment to diversity and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences.
• Clear understanding of, and commitment to, NARAL's mission and goals.

NARAL Pro-Choice America is committed to diversity in its workplace, and candidates with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume and cover letter to:

NARAL Pro-Choice America

1156 15^th Street, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20005

Fax: (202) 973-3096

Email: policyjobs@prochoiceamerica.org

Nursing Organizer, Provide

Nursing Organizer

Posted on: November 19, 2014
Application deadline: December 15, 2015
Posted by: Provide

Provide's nursing work recognizes that despite their enormous role in health care, nurses are too often unprepared to care for the woman with an unintended pregnancy. This leads to staffing shortages at clinics and can prevent hospitals from providing abortion care, as well as a lost opportunity for nurses to serve as a trusted health resource for women seeking abortion care. Provide's nursing work has three objectives:

• Develop core competencies focused in nursing.

• Create a curriculum on unintended pregnancy prevention and care.

• Cultivate new champions in nursing education and practice in two Southeastern states.

The Nursing Organizer will focus his or her work on implementing the third objective. The Nursing Organizer is a full-time salaried position, reporting to the Senior Director of Programs. The Nursing Organizer's duties will include:

Implement Provide's Nursing Programmatic Work (80%)

Identify two pilot states among Provide's current project states as target sites for implementation of the third objective of Provide's nursing work: cultivation of new champions in nursing education and practice in two Southeastern states. To complete this work, the Nursing Organizer will:

• Work with Program Directors to create criteria for pilot state selection.
• Conduct and document an assessment of eligible states.
• After selecting two pilot states, conduct site assessments of nursing schools.

Offer curriculum resources and assist in their implementation at selected nursing schools in pilot states.

Train nursing faculty to become advocates within their institutions, professions, and communities for unintended pregnancy prevention and care.

Perform additional staff responsibilities (20%)

Collaborate with Provide project directors, evaluators and other staff to ensure communication and coordination of work with Provide.

Write reports (monthly updates, individual site training reports).

Participate in visibility events, Provide staff and Board meetings, professional conferences and meetings and program activities as requested.

Perform other duties as required to advance assigned projects and the overall work of Provide, including but not limited to:

• Division phone calls
• Keep data up to date in evaluation database
• Participate in staff trainings
• Participate in staff calls

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nursing degree.
• Experience working in the Southeastern United States a plus.
• Proven ability to actively cultivate, engage and connect diverse people and activities working together toward a common goal, a commitment to network building and leadership development and the ability to build trust in individual relationships across distances with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong existing state networks within nursing, primary health care, reproductive health care, public health, rural health and/or abortion service delivery.
• Persistence, resourcefulness and the ability to identify opportunities and needs and respond to these creatively and flexibly.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a workshifting/telecommuting team oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills (in-person, email, phone, status reports, managing documents, remote meetings).
• Good at problem solving.
• Experience with administrative work (scheduling/facilitating meetings, data base entry, creating spreadsheets, submitting expense claims, making travel arrangements).
• Team player.
• Comfort with using technology for organizing.
• Commitment to Provide's core mission, values and programs.

HOW TO APPLY

This position is a remote position based in the Southeastern United States. Qualified individuals should send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to Provide via email to LaTischa Drake, Program Assistant, at ld at provideaccess.org. Please indicate "Nursing Organizer" in the subject line of the email.

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2014 or until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Domestic Program Associate, Catholics for Choice, Washington, DC

Domestic Program Associate

Posted on: November 3, 2014
Posted by: Catholics for Choice

Catholics for Choice is seeking a savvy state policy wonk to join our domestic program. This is an opportunity to be part of a successful and fast-paced nonprofit with a close-knit staff of passionate individuals who share a commitment to reproductive choice, justice and true religious liberty.

If you are committed to advancing abortion rights and access across the United States, thrive on relationship-building and working in coalition toward concrete policy change, are intellectually curious and a creative problem-solver, have an affinity for the minutiae of policy work and are especially fond of the curious charm that is a state capital, you'll be a great fit.

The associate will work closely with the other members of the domestic program staff to:

• keep the organization and colleagues up to date on state-level policies affecting women's reproductive rights and access to services and threats to individuals' religious liberty
• provide advice and technical assistance regarding prochoice Catholic perspectives on policymaking concerning these policies
• educate the public, policymakers and the mediaabout Catholic support for women's autonomy in reproductive health decisions;
• foster and sustain relationships with advocates, collegial organizations and leaders in states and at the national level; and
• raise the voices of prochoice Catholics across the country in critical policy debates and policymaking on women's health, reproductive rights and religious liberty concerns.

The position is based in Washington, DC, will include regular travel and require public speaking to a variety of audiences.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years of successful professional experience in policy analysis, advocacy and outreach. S/he will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills; be discreet, diplomatic and open-minded; demonstrate impeccable verbal and written communication and have an unwavering support for a woman's right to choose. Knowledge of Catholicism and professional experience working with a state-based, progressive policy organization or in a state legislature are desired.

Why work at CFC?

• Because, like us, you want to shape and advance sexual and reproductive ethics that are based on justice, reflect a commitment to women's well-being, and respect and affirm the capacity of women and men to make moral decisions about their lives.
• Because you want to be part of a group of hardworking professionals based in DC who make real change happen all around the world.
• Because CFC provides exceptional employee benefits, including competitive salaries, medical and dental insurance (CFC pays 100% of employee premium), generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days and holidays), 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, commuter benefits and more.

Employment decisions at Catholics for Choice are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Catholics for Choice does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all organization-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to cfc@catholicsforchoice.org. Please include "Domestic Program Associate" in the subject line. PDF format is preferred. Applicants who do not demonstrate knowledge of Catholics for Choice's work will not be considered.

Development Assistant, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Seattle, WA

Development Assistant

Posted on: October 16, 2014
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice Washington

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is the leading grassroots pro-choice political advocacy organization in Washington State. We believe that every woman should be able to make personal decisions about the full range of reproductive health options. NARAL Pro-Choice Washington works to protect every woman's right to access the full range of reproductive health options, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion. NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is the state affiliate of NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Our 35,000 members are mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, sisters and brothers working together to improve reproductive health care in Washington state.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility of the Development Assistant is processing donations to our 501(c)(4), 501(c)(3), and PAC accounts, from entering gifts into our database to sending out acknowledgement letters. This position also provides support as needed to the Development Manager, Membership Development Director, and/or Executive Director for a wide variety of fundraising activities.

• Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other correspondence.
• Continually update and correct database records.
• Prepare and make bank deposits.
• Maintain guest lists, gather and prepare registration matierals, and other duties as assigned for fundraising events.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong commitment to the fundamental right of a woman to choose safe and legal abortion as part of a full range of reproductive health care choices.
• Good writing and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with donors at a first-line level.
• Exceptional organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to focus in a busy office environment are a must.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; ability to become proficient in NGP database.

Schedule: Part-Time, 20 hours per week. Flexible schedule available.

Compensation: $15 per hour

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis; the position will be open until filled. Please submit an application online at https://prochoicewashington.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk04mv

Development Manager, NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Seattle, WA

Development Manager

Posted on: August 28, 2014
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice Washington

NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is the leading grassroots pro-choice political advocacy organization in Washington State. We believe that every woman should be able to make personal decisions about the full range of reproductive health options. NARAL Pro-Choice Washington works to protect every woman's right to access the full range of reproductive health options, including preventing unintended pregnancy, bearing healthy children, and choosing legal abortion. NARAL Pro-Choice Washington is the state affiliate of NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Our 35,000 members are mothers, fathers, husbands, wives, sisters and brothers working together to improve reproductive health care in Washington state.

WORKING AT NARAL

We are three organizations in one, operating a 501(c)(3), a 501(c)(4), and a state PAC. Our combined annual operating budget is approximately $800,000 and like many nonprofits we have an entrepreneurial spirit and accomplish a lot with a little. Our team is creative, optimistic, and supportive of one another. We believe in open communication and setting clear expectations. We definitely believe in the importance of our mission, and we are always trying to work smarter, not necessarily harder, to deliver on that mission. There will always be more work to do though, and this is the kind of place where you will be asked to pitch in on projects that might be outside your area of expertise. If you like wearing many hats and being exposed to all areas of an organization, this could be a good fit for you!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Manager is responsible for creating and executing an annual development plan, including cultivating and developing donor relationships; organizing events; drafting fundraising messages and communications; managing a fundraising calendar; and managing the donor database. This position works closely with the Executive Director and the Membership Development Director.

KEY DUTIES

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan and associated fundraising calendar, working in partnership with the Executive Director and Membership Development Director to create strategies for major donor development, corporate and foundation giving, and membership development efforts.
• Draft content for fundraising emails, direct mail pieces, grant proposals, event collateral, and other fundraising-related items as needed.
• Plan and manage fundraising events, including two major annual events (Liberty Ball & Auction and Chocolate for Choice).
• Assist the Executive Director with major donor cultivation and solicitation, ensuring that records are kept up to date and that all calls and other outreach activities are completed on scheduled.
• Research and prospect new foundation, corporate, and individual giving opportunities for the organization.
• Work with the Operations Director to ensure that accurate information is maintained in the donor database, that gift acknowledgements are processed in a timely fashion, and that information is available as needed for internal and external reporting purposes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree desired.
• 3 years of development experience in a nonprofit organization or political campaign, including research/prospecting experience and event management experience.
• Strong commitment to the fundamental right of a woman to choose safe and legal abortion as part of a full range of reproductive health care choices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications; ability to become proficient in NGP database.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at https://prochoicewashington.recruiterbox.com/

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This position is open until filled.

Campus Organizer, NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado, Denver, CO

Campus Organizer

Posted on: August 28, 2014
Application deadline: September 8, 2014
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is seeking a campus organizer for the Auraria Campus in Denver, CO. Applicants should have a passion for reproductive choice, strong communication skills and an interest in grassroots organizing in a higher education environment. Experience in student organizing, student government, social justice or community organizing is strongly preferred.

Reporting directly to the Political and Organizing Director, the Campus Organizer is responsible for engaging and educating students around pro-choice issues, including but not limited to pro-choice candidates and voting no on this fall's anti-abortion, anti-birth control ballot measure. This individual will also be in charge of developing a group of leaders from the student body, a volunteer base, and good relationships with existing student organizations.

Auraria campus has a population of 46,000 students representing many different backgrounds. The campus is comprised of three higher education institutions: Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado-Denver, and the Community College of Denver. The Auraria Higher Education Center provides shared services to all of these institutions. NARAL does not have an established student group on the Auraria campus, but does enjoy a strong relationship with the Women Studies' Center of Metropolitan State University.

JOB ACTIVITIES

• Recruit, train, and motivate students in organizing and advocacy around NARAL and on-campus campaigns

• Leadership development of students through specific issue and skills trainings

• On-campus presentations about NARAL and No on 67 events, policy issues, activities, and services

• Based on affiliate goals, recruit students to NARAL election activities to defeat Amendment 67 and maintain pro-choice majority in both houses of the Colorado state legislature

• Work with NARAL staff to support other affiliate campaigns and goals

• Data entry and data management including tracking all events and volunteer activity in the VAN

• Aid in the coordination of media outreach and publicity events to build awareness and support on campus using both social and traditional media

• Build and maintain strong relationships with administrators, faculty, student leaders, student organizations, and the Auraria campus community at large

• Provide tangible support to the affiliate and the NARAL network in the form of list growth, membership recruitment, media visibility and direct action takers on issues and candidates.

• Build a leadership pipeline and activist network on this campus as a way to recruit new members into the NARAL family

• Some travel required to events in Denver Metro area. Occasional travel to outside Denver Metro area possible

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grassroots organizing experience

• Strong track record of setting and meeting goals

• Outgoing and enthusiastic personality

• Available to work weekday evenings and weekends; willingness to work nontraditional hours

• Independently driven and able to produce quality work without constant supervision

• Experience with and ability to work within diverse and underrepresented communities

• Commitment to organizational mission in order to effectively promote and advance the goals of NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado

• Experience conducting trainings and/or workshops

• Experience with electoral work preferred, but not required

• Student organizing and campus experience preferred, but not required

• Reliable transportation preferred, but not required

SALARY & BENEFITS

This is a temporary, full-time, non-benefited position for a period of five months. Salary is $2,500 per month. Workplace includes dynamic colleagues, team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to make connections within the progressive political community.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado Foundation is a statewide 501c3 organization that is dedicated to supporting and protecting every woman's right to make informed personal decisions about the full range of reproductive health options. The NPCCF carries out education, advocacy, community organizing, and research so that the public is aware of important reproductive health issues and resources.

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is the political leader of the pro-choice movement in Colorado. NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is a 501c4 organization and has more than 40,000 supporters statewide and works to develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to make personal decisions regarding the full range of reproductive health choices, including preventing unintended pregnancies, bearing healthy children and choosing legal abortion.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter by Monday, September 8, 2014 to Greg Hartman at greg@prochoicecolorado.org.

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado welcomes applications from all – particularly people of color, women, LGBTQ people, immigrants or refugees, people with different abilities, and people from low- or moderate-income backgrounds.

NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, marital status and political party affiliation, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Political Intern, NARAL Pro-Choice NY, New York, NY

Political Intern

POSITION AVAILABLE: Spring 2014
REPORTS TO: Government Affairs and Advocacy Manager
HOURS: 15-20 hours per week, flexible scheduling available Monday-Friday 10-6.
COMPENSATION: This position is unpaid. NARAL Pro-Choice New York will help secure academic credit if applicable. 

SUMMARY

The Political Intern is responsible for supporting NARAL Pro-Choice NY’s legislative advocacy strategy to advance reproductive rights in New York State. He or she will also assist in NARAL Pro-Choice NY’s preparations for the 2014 election.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Research lawmakers and legislation. Advise NARAL staff on findings.
  
•   Assist in the creation of educational materials for lawmakers.
  
•   Collaborate with other members of the Political and Legislative Affairs team in planning a
  pro-choice lobby day in Albany.
  
•   Research candidates running throughout New York State.
  
•   Facilitate the candidate questionnaire process and correspond with campaigns.
  
•   Maintain databases. 
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  

•   Passion for social justice and reproductive rights.
  
•   A strong interest in the legislative and political processes.
  
•   Eagerness to learn.
  
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
•   Research experience.
  
•   Confidence in using Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel.
  
•   Detail-oriented and organized. 
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  
  Please email a resume and cover letter to internships@prochoiceny.org with subject line “Political Intern”. People of color, LGBTQI persons and especially those with an overall passion for working with reproductive rights are encouraged to apply.
  

Executive Director, Feminist Women's Health Center, Atlanta, GA

Executive Director

Posted on: November 20, 2013
Posted by: Feminist Women's Health Center

DESCRIPTION

Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an Executive Director. Interested candidates should be prepared to demonstrate long-term success in leading a multi-faceted non-profit organization.

The mission of the FWHC is to provide accessible, comprehensive gynecological healthcare to all who need it without judgment. As innovative healthcare leaders, FWHC works collaboratively within the local community and nationally to promote reproductive health, rights, and justice. We advocate for wellness, uncensored health information and fair public policies by educating the larger community and empowering our clients to make their own decisions.

Reporting to the FWHC Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have a broad range of responsibilities and will work with an executive leadership team, a talented and independent staff, elected officials, medical personnel, enthusiastic volunteers, donors who have sustained the organization for 30 years, as well as partner agencies, both local and national. The Executive Director is expected to maintain an organization that respectfully meets the diverse needs of the various communities FWHC serves.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years relevant experience, the ability to communicate effectively, a demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice, a Master's degree or equivalent, vision and steadiness. In addition, interested candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The new Executive Director will be following an outstanding leader who has grown FWHC for the past 20 years.

For more information, visit www.feministcenter.org. Information about this position can be found on the "Job Openings" page. No telephone calls or unsolicited visits will be accepted.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work that is performed by an individual within this position. FWHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Please do not call. Email fwhcsearch@gmail.com with resume and letter of intention.

Member Associate, NARAL Pro-Choice America, Washington, DC

Member Associate

Posted on: July 22, 2013
Posted by: NARAL Pro-Choice America

DESCRIPTION

The Membership Associate is responsible for the day-to-day administrative support of the membership program. The person in this position will serve as the main point of contact for NARAL Pro-Choice America members each day. She/he is responsible for the daily tracking of all membership revenue, as well as the management of the sustainer and acknowledgement programs. The Membership Associate is also responsible for performing various database operations for the membership program and providing administrative support for the workplace giving and planned giving programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Addresses member service concerns via phone, email and mail, ensuring any necessary follow-up.
• Processes membership donations and tracks all revenue from the membership program on a daily basis.
• Processes and tracks all membership invoices, postage requests, check requests and purchase orders.
• Manages administrative aspects of the online program, including the creation and implementation of source codes, and the creation and maintenance of online donation forms.
• Oversees acknowledgement program, including oversight of outside vendor and regular updates of acknowledgment copy.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the sustainer program.
• Performs various database tasks for the membership program, including but not limited to telemarketing credit card uploads, source code uploads, and end-of-campaign telemarketing uploads.
• Attends all membership strategy and implementation meetings.
• Provides administrative and data support for the workplace giving and planned giving programs.
• Assists Deputy Director for Membership with PAC FEC reporting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree required
• 1-2 years nonprofit, membership relevant experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of database experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Excel and Word software required.
• Knowledge of eCRM systems, especially Convio preferred.
• Must be able to utilize databases and organize complex records.
• Knowledge of diverse groups, working with a multicultural workforce and sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences is required.
• Clear understanding of and commitment to NARAL Pro-Choice America's mission and goals.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send resume and cover letter to:

NARAL Pro-Choice America

Human Resources

1156 15^th Street, N.W., Suite 700

Washington, DC 20005

Fax: (202) 973-3096

Email: resumes@prochoiceamerica.org

NARAL Pro-Choice America is an equal opportunity employer.

Director of Development, Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Riverside, CA

Director of Development

Posted on: July 8, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest

DESCRIPTION

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) provides essential reproductive health care and educational programs to 150,000 women and men annually in Riverside, San Diego, and Imperial Counties. Care is provided regardless of their personal circumstances or ability to pay. It has been building healthy communities since 1963 with the most sophisticated instrument in medicine: accurate information that can help people make the best decisions about their health. Governed by a 28-person Board of Directors, the organization has over 475 employees and an annual operating budget of $60 million. It operates 19 health centers in San Diego, Riverside and Imperial Counties.

Planned Parenthood believes that health care is a basic human right and that prevention is the best medicine, which is why 93% of its services are preventive, including life-saving cancer screenings, well-woman exams, education programs, STD prevention and treatment, family planning, WIC nutritional services, prenatal care, and more.

The majority of Planned Parenthood's funding comes from state and federal grants and fee for service income. The Agency presently raises approximately $4 million annually from private sector grants, major gifts and bequests.

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is an affiliate of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. An independent 501(C)(3), it is a self-governing, nonprofit organization.

THE POSITION

In partnership with the Senior Staff and Board of Directors, the Director of Development - Riverside County provides strategic planning and direction to all fundraising and development activities for the organization in Riverside County. S/he is responsible for driving and forging new relationships to build Planned Parenthood's visibility, impact and financial resources to meet its current challenging goals and future growth requirements. This includes designing and implementing a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual and philanthropic support. The Director of Development – Riverside County will be either located in Riverside or the Coachella Valley and reports to the Vice President of Development in the San Diego headquarters.

Key duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Oversee and build a portfolio of donor prospects for gifts of $1,000 and, especially, $5,000 or more.
• Responsible for defined metrics and volume of donor interactions and amount raised, showing clear evidence of having obtained more and often, upgraded gifts.
• Oversee the development of individualized donor relationships, interactions and solicitations. Involve volunteer leadership and program staff as needed to develop relationships and solicit donors.
• Responsible for the identification and movement of donors higher up the "pipeline", determining when the donors will benefit with interactions from other leaders within PPPSW, including the VP of Development and CEO.
• Broker relationships between donor prospects and PPPSW professional and volunteer leaders, program staff, and others in the community, providing guidance as to what and how these "partners" can successfully interact with donor prospects.
• Represent PPPSW at individual or group meetings with donors and volunteer leadership, with sufficient understanding of the organization to represent all aspects of the Agency including programs, finances, and future plans.
• Develop unique solicitations and presentations for special project proposals as needed through interaction and partnerships with program staff.
• Explore innovative communication techniques with donor prospects, including usage of new technologies.
• Utilize the Prospect module on Raiser's Edge to manage donor interaction.
• Broker partnerships with Planned Parenthood Federation of America's (PPFA) major gifts professional staff, determining if, how, and when joint efforts are productive to PPPSW.
• Develop clear and timely gifts reports for presentation to the VP of Development, CEO, overall Agency, volunteer leadership, and donors.
• Represent the Planned Giving Program to Riverside County supporters.
• Procure planned gifts (remainder gifts and gifts involving financial/estate planning components).
• Increase the number of people in the Legacy Circle from Riverside County.
• Provide stewardship and ensure successful relationships with Riverside County members of the Legacy Circle.
• Track the progress of Riverside County planned gifts transitioning from the donor to PPPSW (ex. notification from any attorney about PPPSW being named in the will of a recently deceased donor).
• With approval of the VP of Development, create and work with volunteer committees as needed.
• Work with, and develop, as needed, volunteer committees to spur involvement and outreach of volunteer, community partners.
• Develop strategies and recommendations for the Riverside County component of an Agency campaign to raise 50^th Anniversary funds.
• Recommend enhancements to the Development Department systems to benefit major gifts acquisition.
• Plan and help implement donor events and gatherings, as needed.
• Create and submit annual expense budgets for approval.
• Attend Agency leadership meetings and participate on committee as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Our client is seeking a candidate with at least seven years of proven experience managing a complex fundraising program in a sophisticated organization with a reputation for quality and excellence, with extensive major gifts expertise. A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, and foundations for support; experience with progressive constituencies is desirable. In addition, s/he should have:

• Proven results in meeting and growing challenging fundraising goals.
• Demonstrated experience in presenting to and communicating with senior level business and community leaders.
• Solid understanding of political influences and external pressures that can guide and determine funding outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and quickly gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including board and staff members, donors, foundation and civic leaders; experience recruiting and organizing volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing and budgets. Bachelor's degree (BS/BA), Master's degree preferred.
• A valid driver's license, a reliable means of transportation and current auto insurance in compliance with the minimum requirements of the California Vehicle Code standards of bodily injury and property damage.
• An in-depth and proven knowledge of community relations/fund raising procedures and donors in the Riverside County/Coachella Valley philanthropic community and beyond is preferred.
• Willingness to travel throughout Riverside County as needed.
• Willingness to travel to San Diego for monthly staff meetings or as needed.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

The successful candidate must have:

• An unwavering pro-choice orientation and a commitment to the mission of Planned Parenthood.
• A strong commitment to quality healthcare and excellent customer service.
• The vision to create excitement and energy around the affiliate's programs and encourage others to support the organization.
• Persuasiveness, persistence, and determination in pursuit of the organization's fundraising goals.
• Strong leadership, motivational and coaching skills.
• Energy and the willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of fundraising activities ranging from the day-to-day to the highly creative and visible.
• A proclivity for sharing information readily, the ability to listen as well as give advice and respect for the abilities of others; diplomacy and tact.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication ability and public presentation experience and facility.
• Comfort with goal setting, quantifying results and accountability, and superior problem solving proficiency.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills. The candidate must be able to handle varied tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure of short timelines.
• The ability to demonstrate mature judgment, initiative and critical thinking.
• The sensitivity and cultural competence to relate to diverse communities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• A professional demeanor at all times, with a sense of humor to maintain balance.
• A strong work ethic and the recognition that development is not a 9-5 job; that evening and weekend work is sometimes required for success;
• Computer skills appropriate for the position; proficiency with the Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Steward

1. Planned Parenthood Experience (Customer Focus)

Approaches every interaction with respect, honesty and an earnest desire to help. Fosters a comfortable, welcoming and inclusive environment. Provides the highest-quality service as a trusted, dedicated professional. Treats every patient/customer with confidentiality and compassion. Regularly listens to and learns from the voices of those s/he serves. Lead, guide and model Planned Parenthood's defined Experience Essentials.

2. Business Acumen

Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology and information affecting his/her business and organization; knows the competition; is aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.

3. Decision Quality

Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

4. Managing Vision and Purpose

Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks beyond today; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.

Builder and Connector

1. Managerial Courage

Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

2. Building Effective Departmental and Interdepartmental Teams

Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team/ shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

3. Cultural Competence

Respect for difference in all areas of the organization; understands concepts of institutional and cultural bias and proactively addresses them; continuous self-assessment regarding culture/diversity; careful attention to the dynamics of difference; continuous expansion of cultural knowledge and resources, and a variety of adaptations to belief systems, policies and practices. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; reviews materials and programs with an eye towards effect on various cultures and differences.

4. Developing Direct Reports & Others

Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.

Seeker of Knowledge and Excellence

1. Managing and Measuring Department Work

Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, and results; designs feedback loops into work.

2. Self-Development

Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/her; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.

3. Innovation Management

Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to the market; has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can facilitate effective brainstorming; can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.

COMPENSATION

Our client is offering a highly competitive compensation package for this position with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, FSA, generous tax deferred retirement investment options and paid leave. Basic relocation expenses may be considered for the exceptional individual they are seeking.

OPPORTUNITY

This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced development professional to make a major contribution to the growth and development of one of the largest Planned Parenthood Chapters in the U.S. The Director of Development – Riverside will be an integral part of an exceptional and dedicated team of professionals. S/he will have the personal satisfaction of contributing to an organization which has, for more than 50 years, served as one of the largest providers of high quality reproductive health care in San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering a full range of reproductive health care services to women, men, teens, and families.

Planned Parenthood is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a résumé and cover letter to:

Joe McCormack, Managing Partner & Justin Warren, Principal

McCormack & Warren

1775 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 110-202

Palm Springs, CA 92264

Phone 323.549.9200

Fax: 323.549.9222

Email: search@mccormackandwarren.com

Online: www.mccormackandwarren.com

All inquiries or referrals will be held in strict confidence.

Please note that your education, dates of employment, compensation and other information provided will be verified prior to employment.