NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
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The Kresge Foundation is a $3 billion foundation with programs that are local,
national, and international in scope. In 2008, the foundation awarded 342 grants
throughout the United States and overseas totaling $181 million. The
Kresge Foundation has as the centerpiece of its grantmaking nine values that
focus its decision making and reflect its strategic priorities. They apply
their values criteria to the six fields of interest in which they work - health,
the environment, arts and culture, education, human services, and community
development. In partnership with their grantees, they seek to influence the
quality of life for future generations by creating access and opportunity in
underserved communities and by advancing environmental sustainability. The Kresge Foundation is currently hiring for a Director of Innovative Investments.
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JOB SPOTLIGHT
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Horizons at Greens Farms Academy (GFA) engages
underserved youth from nearby Bridgeport in an academic and enrichment program
to help them succeed in school, build confidence, and realize their full
potential. Modeled after the national
Horizons Student Enrichment Program, Inc., Horizons at GFA serves approximately
150 students in grades K-8 from Bridgeport Public Schools through an intensive
six-week summer program and a series of Saturday Academies. Horizons at GFA is seeking a motivated and dynamic Executive
Director to lead all aspects of organizational activities for this vibrant and
meaningful program. Reporting directly
to the Chair of the Horizons Board and the Head of School at Greens Farms
Academy, the Executive Director is
responsible for building and managing critical relationships with a wide range
of key constituencies: families, faculty, donors, board members, the Bridgeport Public School
system and the community of Greens
Farms Academy. The Executive Director is specifically
responsible for fundraising, creating and managing a budget, recruiting and
managing all program staff, and working with the board to develop and implement
sound strategies. View the full job description. | |
Let's get back to
basics.
These days, hiring
organizations are receiving more job applications than they know what to do
with. Looking to stand out from the crowd? Have a stellar cover
letter!
This may seem like a
no-brainer, but you'd be surprised how many applicants submit cover letters that
are generic, poorly written, or irrelevant to the position to which they are
applying.
We invite you to master the
craft of this application staple by reading our article, Writing a Winning Cover
Letter, in this month's newsletter.
Also in this issue, you'll
find a list of open searches at the nation's most innovative nonprofits, as well
as the latest news from our blog.
We hope this information
continues to support your nonprofit career.
Sincerely,
The Team at
Commongood Careers
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GENERAL MANAGEMENTExecutive Director, Texas, Citizen Schools, Houston, TX Executive Director, Horizons at Greens Farms Academy, Westport, CT Regional Executive Director, Boston, LIFT (formerly National Student Partnerships), Boston, MA Regional Director - Midwest, Summer Advantage USA, Indianapolis, IN PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
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Writing a Winning Cover Letter
In the job application
process, the cover letter often represents the first opportunity you have to
communicate directly with a hiring organization. Smart jobseekers take
advantage of this opportunity to engage the hiring organization and establish
themselves as strong candidates, both through the content and the style of the
letter. The content of the letter will communicate the functional aspects of
your interest and fit with the position; the style will demonstrate your writing
skills and passion. Neither content nor style can stand alone in an effective
cover letter.
This article explores five
easy-to-follow strategies for writing a winning cover letter.
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What's Happening in the Social Sector
Visit the Commongood Careers blog to read the latest news about careers in social innovation, including the stories behind these headlines:
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