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Northeast-Midwest Institute Weekly Update 
 August 30, 2010
In This Issue
Institute Opening for Executive Director
August Mississippi River Basin Update
Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference
Northeast-Midwest Institute Opening for Executive Director
 
The Northeast-Midwest Institute is seeking applications for the position of Executive Director.  The Executive Director's principal tasks are to:         
 
  • Raise the profile and prominence of the Institute by providing strategic direction and serving as principal spokesperson for the organization, working collaboratively with multiple constituencies and audiences to promote the group's mission, work and vision.
  • Enable this higher profile and prominence by managing, enhancing, and coordinating the Institute's fundraising efforts, including strategies to increase un-restricted and restricted support from such sources foundations, federal and state governments, corporations, and individuals;
  • Provide leadership to all administrative, operational, and financial tasks, preparing and adhering to Board-approved annual budgets; recruiting, hiring, evaluating and discharging voluntary and compensated personnel; executing contracts; and maintaining sound records;
  • Provide inspiring leadership and strong management of the policy research and development process, encourage and support the professional development of all staff; and ensure the highest quality work performance by professional staff, contractors and interns.
 
Click here for a complete job description and qualifications.  If interested in applying for the position send a cover letter and résumé to ed.nemw@gmail.com by September 10, 2010.
August Mississippi River Basin Update

The August Update
(PDF) from the Northeast-Midwest Institute on Mississippi River Basin issues is now available to download or read online.  This month's Update contains these items:

RIVER BASIN NEWS AND NOTES
  • Lower Minnesota River Study
  • Environmental Defense Fund's August issues of Delta Dispatches
  • Upcoming Conferences, Events and Workshops
LEGISLATION
  • Water Resources Development Act
  • Nutria Eradication and Control Act
  • Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (and EQIP impact)
  • 2012 Farm Bill
  • Flood and Wind Insurance Legislation
  • Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act
  • Livable Communities Act
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS
  • General Appropriations Status
  • Specific Appropriations Bills: Agriculture, Commerce, Justice and Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment
For more information contact Mark Gorman at the Northeast-Midwest Institute, 202-464-4015.
Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference, Oct 13-15, in Cleveland
 
Help your community realize its potential by participating in the Reclaiming Vacant Properties conference!  This year's conference will be held in Cleveland, October 13-15 at the historic Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.

Join hundreds of your peers from communities from the Sunbelt to the Rustbelt, to learn about the policies, tools, and strategies to catalyze long-term, sustainable revitalization. Share your experiences and insights, and become a part of the only national network focused on building the knowledge, leadership, and momentum to reclaim vacant and abandoned properties to foster thriving neighborhoods.
This conference is sponsored by the Center for Community Progress with its principal planning partner, Neighborhood Progress, Inc.
 
For more information visit http://reclaimingvacantproperties.org/.
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