NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
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Based
on the belief that all children can excel, Building Educated Leaders
for Life (BELL) dramatically increases the academic achievements,
self-esteem and life opportunities of children living in low-income,
urban communities. Recognizing that the pathway to opportunity for
children lies in education, BELL transforms children into scholars and
leaders through the delivery of nationally recognized, high-impact
after school and summer educational programs.
With sites in Baltimore,
Boston, Detroit, New York and Springfield, MA, BELL currently employs
over 1,000 teachers and tutors to educate more than 12,000 scholars in
75 public schools. Since it's inception in 1993, BELL has had
remarkable success, with more than 80% of BELL scholars achieving
proficient or advanced levels in core skills, compared to 30% of their
peers.
BELL has been recognized by the United States Senate, the American
Federation of Teachers, the American Youth Policy Forum, Johns Hopkins
University's Center for Summer Learning and Fast Company Magazine as
one of the premier providers of educational out-of-school time
programs.
Headquarted in Boston, BELL is currently accepting applications for a Director of Development and Deputy Director of Development.
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JOB SPOTLIGHT:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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DonorsChoose.org is a simple way to fulfill needs and foster innovation in public schools. At this nonprofit web site, public school teachers submit their best ideas for materials and experiences that their students need to learn -- everything from a classroom library, to basketballs, to a field trip to the zoo.
Since its inception, DonorsChoose.org has empowered citizen philanthropists to fund more than 50,000 classroom projects, channeling over $20 million of resources to students in low-income communities. Recognition of DonorsChoose.org includes the Nonprofit Innovation Award given by Stanford Business School and Amazon.com; the Fast Company Social Capitalist Award; a Global Technology Laureate from the TECH Museum of Innovation; and selection by Ashoka.
As an integral member of the team during the organization's national expansion, the Central States Deputy Director will take an active role in expansion across a 13-state region. The Deputy Director is responsible for cultivating new and existing individual, corporate, and foundation supporters, as well as developing and executing strategies for district outreach and teacher engagement. Reporting directly to the Central States Executive Director, the Deputy Director position is a unique opportunity to be a part of an innovative, fun, high-profile, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the face of philanthropy and the lives of students from low income families.View the full job description.
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Today, on November 4th, millions of Americans will cast their ballots in this year's presidential election. On the mind of many voters is the question of how the outcome of the election will affect their daily lives. Will the economy improve? Are jobs secure? And, especially for those who work in the social sector, how will a new administration support nonprofits' ability to sustain their programs and grow their staffs?
While the answers to these questions are complex, we at Commongood Careers continue to see that the social sector is incredibly vibrant, and we are certain that this historic presidential election will only serve to advance it to even greater success.
In this month's newsletter, you'll find listings of the latest job opportunities at a number of socially entrepreneurial organizations, as well as information of interest to mission-driven jobseekers.
We hope this newsletter continues to be a helpful resource to you as you pursue a career working for the common good.
Sincerely,
The Team at Commongood Careers
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Current Job Listings
ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Director of Accounting and Finance, DC Prep, Washington,
D.C.
Manager, Advisory Services, Nonprofit Finance Fund, San Francisco, CA
Senior Loan Officer, Nonprofit Finance Fund, Newark, NJ BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Director of Marketing, RISE, San Francisco, CA
DEVELOPMENT & SALES Deputy Director of Development, BELL, New York, NY
Director of Development, BELL, Boston, MA
Associate Director of Development and Community Relations, First Place for Youth, San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Director of Foundations and Major Gifts, KaBOOM!, Washington, D.C.
Partner Relations Mngr, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, New York, NY
Vice President, Development, Rare Conservation, Washington, D.C.
Grants Manager, Tenacity, Boston, MA
GENERAL MANAGEMENT Co-Executive Director, City Year, Baton Rouge, LA
Co-Executive Director, City Year, New Orleans, LA
Executive Director, City Year,
Miami, FL
Deputy Director, DonorsChoose.org, Chicago, IL
Vice President, Edwin Gould Foundation, New York, NY
Executive Director, New York, Project HEALTH, New York, NY
Executive Director, New York, Public Allies, New
York, NY HUMAN RESOURCES
Director of Talent Development, KIPP NYC, New York, NY
Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development, Mastery Charter Schools, Philadelphia, PA
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Director of Alumni Relations, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, NYC, NY
Director. of College Programs, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, New York, NY
Houston Program and Recruiting Manager, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Houston, TX
Programs Chief of Staff, Management Leadership for Tomorrow, New York, NY
Deputy Executive Director, Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, New York, NY
Program Director, Education and Learning Team, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI TRAINING Director of Training, Rare Conservation, Washington, D.C.
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What's Happening in Social Entrepreneurship
Visit the Commongood Careers blog to read the latest news about social entreprepreneurship across the nation, including the stories behind these headlines:
- Independent Sector Addresses Next Generation of Leadership Issues
- HBS Examines the Future of Social Enterprise
- In Today's Financial Climate, Investors are Drawn to Social Entrepreneurism
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Nonprofit Career Profile: Fundraising & Development
If you love to build relationships, share your enthusiasm for a cause,
and impact the resources available to a nonprofit, a position in
nonprofit fundraising may be right for you. Also known as development,
this is the function responsible for all aspects of raising money,
including pursuing and obtaining funds from foundations, corporations,
individuals, and government sources through activities such as
grant-writing, annual appeals, events and strategic campaigns.
Because fundraising is essential to the success of an organization's
mission, there are many development jobs available and they are often
among the highest-paid positions at a given organization. In fact,
demand for talented development professionals far outpaces the supply,
so fundraising and development can be an exciting place to start a
nonprofit career with a fast-track to the top.
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Event Roundup
Commongood Careers may be coming to a location near you! If you know individuals who live in these regions or are
members of the organizations hosting these events, please pass this information
along.
- 11/3 - The World is Yours, Clark University, Worcester, MA
- 11/7 - Social Entrepreneurs, Innovators of Public Program Solving, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
- 11/7 -
NYU Stern 5th Annual Conference of Social Entrepreneurs, New York, NY
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11/7 - Social Entrepreneurship: Lessons and Strategies, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
- 11/9 - 11/11 - Independent Sector 2008 Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA
- 11/13 - 11/15 - 2008 Net Impact North America Conference, Philadelphia, PA
- 12/11 - Massachusetts Conference for Women, Boston, MA
We would also like to extend a special invitation to all members of our community to attend a workshop entitled "Social Entrepreneurs, Innovators of Public Program Solving." Moderated by Commongood Careers Founder and CEO, James Weinberg, this workshop features a panel of leading social entrepreneur practitioners, including Priscilla Cohen of Citizen Schools, James Cleveland of Jumpstart, Jennifer Macauley of New Profit Inc., and Christine Morin of City Year.
This informative event is part of the 2008 Coro National Alumni Gathering and will be held at Northeastern University on November 7 from 1-3pm. Conference registration is not required to attend this workshop.
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Special Offer from SSIR
Our friends at the Stanford Social
Innovation Review (SSIR), the premier magazine for executives of nonprofits,
foundations, and socially responsible businesses, are pleased to extend a
special offer to the Commongood Careers community. Become a paid subscriber to
SSIR for just $39.95 and get these great benefits: unlimited, full access to all
articles ever published; special invitations to SSIR events; and discounts on
conferences, books, and memberships. Choose the leading publication read by a
cross-sector management audience working hard to achieve social change.
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