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  • February 9, 2012
    Service Opportunity
    New American Integration Program (NAIP)
    The New American Integration Program recruits committed individuals from diverse backgrounds to assist and strengthen the work of community based organizations that serve refugees and immigrants. Our diverse group represents 21 different countries and speaks 23 different languages. Members will assist refugee and immigrant communities in obtaining essential services and educational opportunities that enable them to improve their quality of life. NAIP members receive intensive training to teach English for Speakers of Other Languages, serve as medical interpreters, and assist eligible Legal Permanent Residents in their applications for citizenship.The term of the service for this position continues from the start of service through August 31, 2012, with the possibility to reapply for a full-year position (Sep 2012-Aug 2013).  The member will be expected to complete at least 900 hours of service at their host site through the duration of their service.

    Members interested in this service opportunity will receive:

    • A Living Allowance
    • Education Award upon successfully completing term of service
    • Childcare assistance
    • Health Coverage


    Positions are available immediately.     If interested, please send email to NAIPCoordinator@MassMail.state.ma.us.

  • January 13, 2012
    Executive Director
    The Discount Foundation
    The next Executive Director should be prepared to work with the Board and consultants to lead Discount Foundation through the shift that is already underway from a thirty-five year old leader among small foundations to a healthy and impactful close within four years. This transition will require a thoughtful and strategic approach to leverage outstanding assets with the goal of nearing mission completion with the remaining resources. The graceful and thoughtful ending of any nonprofit is a challenge; to conclude the work of an organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and empowering the working poor is an opportunity for someone who seeks the chance to use all of their strategic, political and organizing skills along with the assets of the Foundation to make a significant impact on the field. Click here for more details and to apply for the position. 

    Director of Estate and Gift Planning
    Boston Foundation
    The Director of Estate and Gift Planning will be responsible for the management and growth of a comprehensive program for planned and legacy giving. S/he will work both independently and cooperatively with other development and donor services staff, with Board members, and other volunteers and professional advisors to promote all forms of planned and legacy gifts. The Director will oversee the Permanent Fund for Boston, the Equality Fund Initiatives and other efforts to raise planned gifts. Click here for more details and to apply for the position.Program Assistant
    The Philanthropic Initiative
    The Program Assistant (TPI) will coordinate various aspects of scholarship, awards, and other programs that TPI operates on behalf of clients. S/he will support philanthropic advisors and partners with the organization, management, and tracking of ongoing projects and initiatives. The Program Assistant will participate on project teams and provide administrative and research support on various projects that support TPI’s goals and strategies. Click here for more details and to apply for the job. 

  • November 1, 2011
    Director of Programs
    Proteus Fund
    Proteus Fund seeks a full-time Director of Programs, a new position at the Fund. The Director ofPrograms reports to the Executive Director, serves on Proteus Fund’s Management Team and guides and manages a growing team of program officers located in different parts of the country. While each program officer provides programleadership and is responsible for program strategy, planning management, budgets, implementation, and evaluation, the Director of Programs provides support, oversight and coordination among various programs. Click here to learn more about the position and to apply. 

    President
    Woods Fund of Chicago
    The Woods Fund of Chicago, a philanthropic organization located in and focused on metropolitan Chicago, seeks candidates for the position of President. This position oversees a professional staff of four, along with a cadre of consultants, and supports a nine member board in advocating for social and economic justice for citizens of metropolitan Chicago. The Board of Directors has contracted with SAL Consulting, Inc. to assist in this search process. Click here to learn more about the position and to apply. 


Internships

Opportunities
  • A Survey Request from the Nonprofit Finance Fund
    Nonprofit Finance Fund is conducting its fourth annual nationwide survey examining the current state of the nonprofit sector. The survey, which is anonymous and takes only 10-15 minutes to fill out, collects data on important financial and management issues facing the nonprofit sector. (View previous year’s findings and media attention here.) Click on this link to take the 2011 survey before February 15th! There is also a live link on the home page of NFF’s website.  All survey respondents who choose to give their contact information will receive the results directly. If you have already filled out the 2012 survey, thank you for supporting this data gathering effort!
  • Three Free Upcoming Webinars from Guidestar
    January 25, 1 pm ET: Strategic Philanthropy in the “New Normal”:  A conversation to explore the impact of the 2008 recession and “recovery” on donor motives, campaign strategy, unrestricted fundraising, volunteer participation, and more. We are convinced that permanent and fundamental changes have occurred in American philanthropy.
    February 1, 1 pm ET: Fire Up Your Board for Fundraising: Turn Their Passion into Action - Consultant and author Gail Perry, CFRE will share her internationally popular Fired Up system of seven steps to ignite your board’s passion for fundraising.
    February 9, 1 pm ET: Using Referrals to Increase Donations - Join Kevin Strickland with the Not For Profit Group for a fast-paced discussion of practical how-to’s on developing referral relationships with internal and external Centers of Influence (COIs.) More information and registration can be found here.
  • Boston University Institute for Nonprofit Management and Leadership: Seminar for Board Leaders
    The effectiveness of each board member and of boards as a whole is among the keys to a nonprofit’s success; yet few board members have had the opportunity to learn about rules of governance, fundraising methods, nonprofit finance, and general nonprofit operations. The INML Seminar for Board Leaders will prepare current nonprofit board members for more effective nonprofit service.
    Registration includes:
    • 3 Board Seminar Sessions – Topics include fiduciary responsibility, policy and strategy; managing the executive director; governance
    • Up to 5 sessions of INML’s Management Seminar – Topics include fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, and more. Full listing at www.bu.edu/inml
    • $200-400, based on organization’s size2012 Dates: February 16, March 8, March 15 6-8 pm. Call Kristen Heintz-Perkins to register: 617-358-5930 or email inml@bu.edu 
  • Resources from the Boston Foundation
    The Giving Common: The Giving Common (TGC) is an online database of nonprofit profiles that funders, donors and the general public can search by issue area, geography, and other variables with the option to “donate now”. To be involved in the launch, profiles must be submitted by March 1st to the foundation staff with all required fields completed. To start a Giving Common profile or learn more, please visit www.givingcommon.org.  If you have questions, please contact givingcommon@tbf.org.Conference space: The Foundation welcomes community organizations to use its available conference room space for meetings. The conference rooms are a variety of sizes, from the South Boston Room with a seating capacity of 32-40 classroom style, and 70 theater style; the Dorchester Room with seating capacity of 20; the Roxbury Room with seating capacity of 24; and the Hyde Park Room which seats up to twelve (more information available here).The Vision Fund: The Vision Fund is a small grants program that provides short term funding to help nonprofits develop leadership and build capacity to increase organizational impact and effectiveness to nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston (more information available here).