College Mentors for Kids recently adopted an ambitious strategic plan that calls for the organization to serve 5,000 children annually by 2020.  College Mentors is seeking a trailblazer as a Director of Individual Giving. He/she must be self-starting, creative, and flexible and have the ability to couple strategy with action to build and advance the development effort among individual donors and prospects. Executive presence, relationship building skills, and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of people is essential. College Mentors for Kids has an open culture of mentoring, teamwork, service, and dedication. Candidates should have values, interests, and a work style that are compatible with this culture. 

Interested persons should submit a detailed cover letter, resume, and salary history by July 3rd to Tracy Elliott, CEO at telliott@collegementors.org. The fully job posting can be accessed by clicking this link. Additional details regarding College Mentors for Kids may be found at www.collegementors.org. 

Tracy Elliott, 20014 Journey Fellow

Friday, June 27, 2014 - 8:00am - 2:00pm 

The Anthenaeum, Indianapolis, IN  

Make Some Noise! Upstanders Unite Against Bullying is a summit for youth (ages 12-19) to help unite and empower local youth around the issue of bullying and peer mistreatment.  The goal is to connect youth with creative and inspiring ways to find their voice to speak out for themselves and others through art, music, theatre, spoken word, and creative expression. 

Our event will culminate in a showcase of hope, support, and creativity. The day will be divided into two 50 minute sessions, with teens able to choose a morning and afternoon session. Each breakout will be creative and open for real communication, with the goal of having some product (whether a song, a piece of visual art, a poem, or a performance) to share with the larger group after lunch. 

It will take place downtown at the Athenaeum on June 27 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will target youth ages 12-18. Only 150 slots are available for the summit. You can find a link to the registration page at www.peacelearningcenter.org/makesomenoise.

Jay Horan, 2014 Journey Fellow