Community Training and Assistance Center: Intermediary Support for Organizing Communities
The Intermediary Support for Organizing Communities Program, administered by the Community Training and Assistance Center (CTAC), provides small grants and technical assistance to build the capacity, sustainability, and impact of grassroots organizations that are engaged in important community organizing work in low-income communities. Six to eight grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to groups in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Applying groups must demonstrate a track-record of successful community organizing within their low-income community or constituency. Priority will be given to organizations with the capacity to effectively partner with networks at the city, state, and/or national levels in efforts to promote broad-based social change movements.
The application deadline is May 21, 2010.
Visit the CTAC website to review the program guidelines and download the application form.
http://www.ctacusa.com/smallgrants.html#RFP
Friday, May 07, 2010
Jobs @ the Center for Effective Philanthropy
The Center for Effective Philanthropy is looking for a Manager and Research Analysts to improve foundation performance through the use of comparative data. As our organization and our programs continue to grow, we need more talented and passionate people to join our team.
Manager - Cambridge, MA - Immediate Start
Reporting to the Vice President of Assessment Tools, the Manager will work with both internal and external stakeholders to lead the development of client relationships with funders using CEP's assessment tools, to oversee data generation and analysis processes, and to ensure quality in CEP's work. CEP's three managers supervise research analysts, oversee processes, and represent the organization at conferences, in meetings, and in presentations of assessment tool results.
In addition to the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description, the ideal candidate will be committed to the mission, vision and values of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and will be a smart, articulate, confident, driven, and flexible individual. S/he will be a strong team manager, comfortable leading a team of analysts by utilizing sophisticated knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis and presentation software and by teaching, informing and mentoring the junior staff members to ensure the assessment tools reach the necessary level of quality and rigor.
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the ideal candidate will play a large role in developing innovative partnerships as well as cultivating, executing, and evaluating partnerships with CEP's client foundations. Overall, this person will be sharp, savvy, ambitious, and passionately committed to the work of the nonprofit sector.
To read the full job description, and to learn how to apply, see the CEP Career page.
CEP Staff
Research Analysts - Cambridge, MA - July start
Research Analysts work closely with CEP's energetic, diverse staff in the development, production, and presentation of assessment tools aimed at the CEOs, board, and other leaders of philanthropic organizations.
S/he can expect to be involved in the following: analyzing quantitative and qualitative data collected from various sources related to performance assessment at philanthropic funders; creating assessment reports and presenting to senior executives and boards of large philanthropic organizations; designing survey questions and managing the processes associated with fielding surveys; developing and/or modifying assessment tools to provide additional perspectives on philanthropic funder performance; and participating on task forces related to CEP's own internal operations, such as process improvements and conference planning.
To read the full job description, and to learn how to apply, see the CEP Career Page.
CEP prides itself on being supportive of employees and offers competitive salaries and generous benefits. CEP is a fast-paced and innovative nonprofit organization committed to the integrity of our data and the quality of our relationships with foundation leaders. CEP has a strong leadership team that has been nationally recognized for its contributions to improving philanthropy and an engaged Board of Directors that is committed to the highest standards of excellence and accountability.
www.effectivephilanthropy.org.
Manager - Cambridge, MA - Immediate Start
Reporting to the Vice President of Assessment Tools, the Manager will work with both internal and external stakeholders to lead the development of client relationships with funders using CEP's assessment tools, to oversee data generation and analysis processes, and to ensure quality in CEP's work. CEP's three managers supervise research analysts, oversee processes, and represent the organization at conferences, in meetings, and in presentations of assessment tool results.
In addition to the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description, the ideal candidate will be committed to the mission, vision and values of the Center for Effective Philanthropy and will be a smart, articulate, confident, driven, and flexible individual. S/he will be a strong team manager, comfortable leading a team of analysts by utilizing sophisticated knowledge and understanding of statistical analysis and presentation software and by teaching, informing and mentoring the junior staff members to ensure the assessment tools reach the necessary level of quality and rigor.
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the ideal candidate will play a large role in developing innovative partnerships as well as cultivating, executing, and evaluating partnerships with CEP's client foundations. Overall, this person will be sharp, savvy, ambitious, and passionately committed to the work of the nonprofit sector.
To read the full job description, and to learn how to apply, see the CEP Career page.
CEP Staff
Research Analysts - Cambridge, MA - July start
Research Analysts work closely with CEP's energetic, diverse staff in the development, production, and presentation of assessment tools aimed at the CEOs, board, and other leaders of philanthropic organizations.
S/he can expect to be involved in the following: analyzing quantitative and qualitative data collected from various sources related to performance assessment at philanthropic funders; creating assessment reports and presenting to senior executives and boards of large philanthropic organizations; designing survey questions and managing the processes associated with fielding surveys; developing and/or modifying assessment tools to provide additional perspectives on philanthropic funder performance; and participating on task forces related to CEP's own internal operations, such as process improvements and conference planning.
To read the full job description, and to learn how to apply, see the CEP Career Page.
CEP prides itself on being supportive of employees and offers competitive salaries and generous benefits. CEP is a fast-paced and innovative nonprofit organization committed to the integrity of our data and the quality of our relationships with foundation leaders. CEP has a strong leadership team that has been nationally recognized for its contributions to improving philanthropy and an engaged Board of Directors that is committed to the highest standards of excellence and accountability.
www.effectivephilanthropy.org.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Public Conversations Project seeks Communications Intern
Are you a student who wishes people would replace war, violence, and acrimony with real conversation? Do you have excellent writing and editing skills and know how to capture an audience?s attention using old school and new media?
Consider an internship at the Public Conversations Project, a nonprofit organization in Watertown, MA, that facilitates conversations and fosters relationships between people on opposing sides of divisive public issues. To learn more about our work, please see our Web site: www.publicconversations.org
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to new communications, marketing, and public relations strategies; create content for the organization?s Web site and social media initiatives; write and edit publications, such as the organization's monthly eNewsletter, and more. As this is a small organization, the right person will be able to take on significant responsibility, while applying his/her creativity and skills in a wide variety of ways.
This position supports the Public Conversations Project's Communications and Development work. Seeking someone for summer 2010 with the option to continue through the fall 2010 semester. The position is unpaid, but comes with flexible hours, the opportunity to attend local workshops for free, and to complete a communications-related internship shaped by your interests.
Responsibilities will depend upon individual intern?s experience, skills, and interests.
Qualifications required: Student with excellent writing and editing skills. In addition, applicants must demonstrate talent, responsibility, the ability able to work both independently and collaboratively, good judgment, initiative, and present themselves professionally. An open mind and sense of humor are mandatory!
If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to scountryman [AT] publicconversations.org
*The Public Conversations Project is MBTA-accessible, via the 71 bus line from Harvard Square.
Consider an internship at the Public Conversations Project, a nonprofit organization in Watertown, MA, that facilitates conversations and fosters relationships between people on opposing sides of divisive public issues. To learn more about our work, please see our Web site: www.publicconversations.org
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to new communications, marketing, and public relations strategies; create content for the organization?s Web site and social media initiatives; write and edit publications, such as the organization's monthly eNewsletter, and more. As this is a small organization, the right person will be able to take on significant responsibility, while applying his/her creativity and skills in a wide variety of ways.
This position supports the Public Conversations Project's Communications and Development work. Seeking someone for summer 2010 with the option to continue through the fall 2010 semester. The position is unpaid, but comes with flexible hours, the opportunity to attend local workshops for free, and to complete a communications-related internship shaped by your interests.
Responsibilities will depend upon individual intern?s experience, skills, and interests.
Qualifications required: Student with excellent writing and editing skills. In addition, applicants must demonstrate talent, responsibility, the ability able to work both independently and collaboratively, good judgment, initiative, and present themselves professionally. An open mind and sense of humor are mandatory!
If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to scountryman [AT] publicconversations.org
*The Public Conversations Project is MBTA-accessible, via the 71 bus line from Harvard Square.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
What's the most important letter in Politics? - Think Politics | Google Groups
Think Politics, in conjunction with the Black Community Information Center, is pleased to offer a series of political advocacy training workshops for those who are interested in becoming more knowledgeable about the political process. Even with the recent surge in the number of candidates of color who are launching campaigns, there is a noticeable lack of experienced and savvy political consultants of color behind the scenes, with functional skills ranging from campaign management to organizing, strategy development, field organization, volunteer recruitment & management, public relations, etc.
Veteran campaign organizer and activist, Mukiya Baker-Gomez, and her team will offer the first in a series of grassroots trainings for community residents who wish to dig deeper and build a base of political power in Boston's Black community. Please join us on Saturday, May 8th at 1 PM on the 2nd floor of the Grove Hall Library, which is located at 41 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester.
Veteran campaign organizer and activist, Mukiya Baker-Gomez, and her team will offer the first in a series of grassroots trainings for community residents who wish to dig deeper and build a base of political power in Boston's Black community. Please join us on Saturday, May 8th at 1 PM on the 2nd floor of the Grove Hall Library, which is located at 41 Geneva Avenue in Dorchester.
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