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August 2010

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Greetings from Commongood Careers!

In this month's newsletter, you will find 25 awesome job opportunities, advice on transitioning from constituent to staff, and much more!
Current Job Listings

Accounting & Finance
Director of Finance and Operations, EdVestors, Boston, MA
Director of Finance, New Profit Inc., Cambridge, MA

Administrative
Special Projects Associate, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, New York, NY

Business Operations
Director of Operations, Cradles to Crayons, Boston, MA
Chief Operating Officer, Health Care Without Harm and Practice Green Health, Washington, DC
Vice President, Finance and Operations, Peace First, Boston, MA

Development and Sales
Chief Development Officer, First Place for Youth, Oakland, CA
Director of Development, Full Circle Fund, San Francisco, CA
Chief Development Officer, Global Viral Forecasting Initiative, San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC
Director of Development, Harlem Educational Activities Fund, New York, NY
Vice President of Development and Marketing, Public Allies, New York, NY

General Management
Regional Executive Director, BUILD, Boston, MA
Executive Director, KIPP Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Manager, Portfolio Team, New Profit Inc., Cambridge, MA
Houston Executive Director, Playworks, Houston, TX
New Orleans Executive Director, Playworks, New Orleans, LA
Phoenix Executive Director, Playworks, Phoenix, AZ
Director, Strategic Programs and Enterprise, The Trustees of Reservations, Ipswich, MA

Human Resources
Client Service Manager, Commongood Careers, Boston, MA
Director of Recruitment, New Profit, Inc., Cambridge, MA

Program Management
Manager, Strategic Engagement, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, New York, NY
Managing Director of Programs, First Place for Youth, Oakland, CA
Program Manager, LINC, New York, NY
Program Associate, One Family, Boston, MA

Strategy / Management Consulting
Consultant, The District Management Council, Boston, MA
diversity
Diversity and Inclusiveness in the Workplace
How diverse is the nonprofit sector? Why is it difficult for organizations to recruit and retain people from diverse backgrounds? To explore the state of diversity in the workplace, Commongood Careers invites you to participate in a brief survey. Our goal is to gather data from the nonprofit and the corporate sectors that helps innovative nonprofit organizations to build diverse and inclusive organizations.
 
The results of the survey will be published in a report later this year. We hope to identify trends about diversity in the sector today, as well as best practices that organizations can adopt to recruit and retain talent from diverse backgrounds.
 
Thank you in advance for lending your voice to this important issue.
 
Take the survey now.
advising Constituent Today, Staff Tomorrow
Some of the most valuable staff roles are filled by a nonprofit's constituents, such as former volunteers, corps members, fellows, alumni and clients.  Constituents are often viewed as desirable hires as they demonstrate a commitment to an organization's mission, as well as fit with the organization's culture. 
 
In this article, we give you some tips on how to successfully make the leap from constituent to staff.

Read the full article>>
Nonprofit Spotlight
Job Spotlight

GVFIGlobal Viral Forecasting Initiative (GVFI) is an entrepreneurial, cutting edge leader in conducting infectious disease research throughout central Africa and Southeast Asia. Featured in publications including National Geographic, Scientific American and the New York Times, GVFI is the leader in this emerging sector.  GVFI is preparing to conduct a highly intensive strategic planning process and launch an ambitious sustainability plan for the next phase of the organization's growth.

GVFI is currently hiring for a Chief Development Officer.

NPIThe District Management Council (DMC) is a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organization that supports CEO's of public school districts as they seek to dramatically improve public education through helping them identify and implement management best practices.

DMC is currently hiring for an analytical Consultant.  Reporting to the Managing Director, the Consultant will work closely with school district leaders, oversee the collection and analysis of data, assist in the presentation of key findings and recommendations, and participate in the development of tools and training programs.  View the full job description.
What's Happening in Nonprofit Hiring
Visit the Commongood Careers blog to read the latest news and ideas related to nonprofit talent, hiring trends, and more:

Special Book Event: Alan Khazei on Big Citizenship
Hey Bostonians: looking for some inspiration in your nonprofit career? Join Commongood Careers in celebrating the publication of Big Citizenship: How Pragmatic Idealist Can Bring Out the Best in America. At this special book event, Alan Khazei, Co-founder of City Year will share his vision of how Americans of all walks of life can join together.
 
CGC Lends Support to the Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act
In June 2010, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) announced the introduction of her groundbreaking legislation, the Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act (H.R. 5533). This bill will take the first steps toward integrating the nonprofit sector into the federal policymaking process by establishing formal structures in Congress and federal administrative agencies focused on the success of nonprofits.

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