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The Challenge & Opportunity Washington, DC has dramatically outperformed peer cities in overall improvement in its public schools over the last decade.   Still, only 1 in 9 of the city’s most vulnerable students (those with special education needs and those living in extreme poverty) are on track for college and career success. It is more critical than ever that we redouble our efforts to build on past successes by working to ensure that all students and families – particularly those furthest from opportunity – have access to a great education. The Organization Education Forward DC   (Ed Forward DC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 in Washington, DC. Guided by our   core values ,   we   work to advance quality and equity in public schools to ensure that every DC student gets a great education. Our goal over the next five years is that schools emerge from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide a reimagined experience for students that...

Location: San Francisco or Los Angeles preferred; Remote arrangements considered About REDF:  At REDF, we’re building an economy that works. For everyone. We discover and back social entrepreneurs across the United States that employ people striving to overcome employment barriers like homelessness or incarceration.   These mission-driven businesses, called employment social enterprises, exist because they see untapped talent in their communities not by the barriers they’ve faced, but for the strengths they hold.  That’s why REDF invests in their businesses, so we can help push their impact further, faster. We pair our grantmaking with capacity-building support, create space for employment social enterprise leaders to learn together, and sponsor state and federal policies that help shift perspectives. Because we believe that our economy works best when it works for everyone. Since 1997, REDF has invested in 219 social enterprises in 31 states and DC, helping over...

Position Announcement Executive Transition Guide | The Foraker Group | Anchorage, Alaska The Position and Opportunity The Foraker Group seeks an adaptive and collaborative individual with high emotional intelligence to join our team as a Transition Guide.  This leader will work with a team of professionals to support and guide Alaska nonprofits through leadership transition. This is an opportunity for a professional with nonprofit organizational development and leadership consultant experience to lead and manage multi-phased projects using a holistic approach that sets nonprofits on a path of sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to act strategically, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Application Process The salary range is $65,000 to $75,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Foraker Group offers a competitive benefits package.  To read the full position...

SUMMARY Founded in 1973, Keys School is a two-campus, grades K through 8 independent school in Palo Alto that not only upholds high academic standards for students but also nurtures the whole child. Because Keys School holds the developmental needs of students at its core, the school maintains an exceptional curricular program that celebrates the life of the mind. A visit to either campus will find: impassioned educators working to ensure that every student is seen, known, and valued in a supportive and dynamic learning environment; engaged, kind students who are critical thinkers, able-problem solvers, and nimble learners and leaders; and the preservation of the magic of childhood through an educational program that promotes wonder, inspiration, inquiry, and exploration. Guided by its mission and respect for every child’s life experience, Keys School challenges students to develop a keen intellect and a generous spirit, to advocate for themselves and others, and to honor...

  The CBR Project: The Contemplative-Based Resilience (CBR) Project was created in response to the need to address the chronic and acute stress that front line professionals experience. The CBR Project supports and offers trainings for social workers, legal professionals, hotline staff, survivors of domestic violence and many others facing crises and discrimination.  The CBR Program focuses on the ABCs of resilience with trainings that provide skills and tools to maintain mental health and well-being. Grounded in cutting-edge, evidence-based research the program was designed by experts in  trauma care, humanitarian aid work, psychology, meditation, mindful body work, and educational pedagogy.  Summary of Position The Program Coordinator supports the CBR Program and the Director in the development of trainings for front line professionals, assisting with establishing and strengthening partnerships and relationships with various agencies and...

Job Purpose: The Director of Residential Services works with the Residential Services Staff to oversee and implement the daily operations and programming of the emergency shelter, in keeping with the mission and stated goals of the organization. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment, hiring, scheduling, supervision, professional development, and evaluation of Residential Services Staff, Interns, and volunteers; program development, implementation, tracking, and evaluation; and property/facilities maintenance and management. The Director works closely with the Executive Director to grow, adapt, and evaluate, DOVE’s services and programming.  The Director of Residential Services is a member of DOVE's Leadership Team. This position is supported by and dependent on grant funds.   Supervisory Responsibilities:   The Director of Residential Services supervises Residential Services Staff (Residential Advocacy Manager, Housing and Economic...

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a high-caliber strategic policy institute that informs and shapes public policies to reduce poverty, promote equity, and build opportunity and engages on how to raise the revenues necessary to support public investments. It has a national reputation for conducting rigorous research and analysis, developing evidence-based policy ideas and strategies, shaping a broad array of policy debates at the federal and state levels, and influencing policy outcomes and program implementation. It focuses its efforts on improving people's lives with low and moderate incomes and examines how policies affect particular groups, including people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. In addition, the Center is known for its unique capacity to blend rigorous, timely analysis with effective communications that enable policymakers and the media to use its work. The Center seeks an Outreach Associate to support the...

The Kendall Square Association (KSA) is a next-generation community platform that connects, advocates for, and advances the goals of the world’s leading innovation ecosystem. The KSA seeks a detail oriented self-starter to join a team that provides peer-driven learning and team building across the Kendall ecosystem via digital and live events. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who relishes planning and execution and has a “no task is too small” attitude. This is an individual contributor role and doesn’t include managerial responsibilities.  The KSA is committed to building a culturally diverse team and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Programming Support (40%) Partner with all members of KSA team to help manage the member experience for all KSA ongoing programming Develop and manage event RSVP process, reminders and calendaring Survey target audience to generate insights...

Program Coordinator, Direct Support About USDN The Urban Sustainability Directors Network’s (USDN) mission is to create equitable, resilient and sustainable communities by supporting local government sustainability practitioners as they pursue transformative change. We do this by building the capacity of local government sustainability practitioners to take action, scale innovative practices and solutions, influence systemic change, and harness data and insights to advance and influence the field. The heart of USDN’s work is a network of local government sustainability professionals from over 250 cities and counties across the United States and Canada dedicated to creating a healthy environment, advancing racial equity, and building thriving and resilient communities. USDN brings local government sustainability practitioners together to learn, innovate, collaborate, and accelerate the work of local sustainability. USDN is powered by a distributed team of 20 people that...

About MVP MVP is a best-in-class advising platform connecting progressive donors to the most effective and promising grassroots organizations in the country working at the intersection of movements, community organizing, and elections. We aim to increase investment in frontline organizations led by the most impacted communities to increase turnout among the progressive base, build long-term political power, and ultimately to transform our country at the local, state, and national levels. In the 2020 cycle, MVP successfully moved over $120 million to over 600 local groups across the country, focused in the most critical states. Our Approach: We are organizers, and the heart of our work is organizing donors through MVP to support local groups in order to build, sustain, and amplify their impact. We work in service of local groups, and we try to be aware at all times of the power dynamics of being a funder and to be careful about incentivizing actions that could alter an...

About MVP MVP is a best-in-class advising platform connecting progressive donors to the most effective and promising grassroots organizations in the country working at the intersection of movements, community organizing, and elections. We aim to increase investment in frontline organizations led by the most impacted communities to increase turnout among the progressive base, build long-term political power, and ultimately to transform our country at the local, state, and national levels. In the 2020 cycle, MVP successfully moved over $120 million to over 600 local groups across the country, focused in the most critical states. Our Approach: We are organizers, and the heart of our work is organizing donors through MVP to support local groups in order to build, sustain, and amplify their impact. We work in service of local groups, and we try to be aware at all times of the power dynamics of being a funder and to be careful about incentivizing actions that could alter an...

Program Director About MVP MVP is a best-in-class advising platform connecting progressive donors to the most effective and promising grassroots organizations in the country working at the intersection of movements, community organizing, and elections. We aim to increase investment in frontline organizations led by the most impacted communities to increase turnout among the progressive base, build long-term political power, and ultimately to transform our country at the local, state, and national levels. In the 2020 cycle, MVP successfully moved over $120 million to over 600 local groups across the country, focused in the most critical states. Our Approach: We are organizers, and the heart of our work is organizing donors through MVP to support local groups in order to build, sustain, and amplify their impact. We work in service of local groups, and we try to be aware at all times of the power dynamics of being a funder and to be careful about incentivizing actions...

Location:   Global, Remote Team:  Data & Technology   About GiveDirectly GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty. GD has raised over $700M since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1 million people, and launched offices in 10 countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by...

Location:   Global, Remote Team:  Data & Technology   About GiveDirectly GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world’s poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $135B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty. GD has raised over $700M since launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1 million people, and launched offices in 10 countries. We’ve also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by...

The mission of Tech Goes Home is to empower communities to access and use digital tools to overcome barriers and advance lives. Reporting to the Co-Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), the Chief Program Officer (CPO) is responsible for all program planning, organizing, operating, and staffing. The CPO will supervise and support a talented team and will be responsible for the development and implementation of effective program growth strategies that will advance TGH’s mission. The Chief Program Officer will serve on the TGH Leadership Team, and provide expert input and guidance into key decisions affecting the development of programmatic strategy and strategic allocation of resources. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage all interested applicants to apply before December 31, 2021. Our goal is to have the CPO start in the spring of 2022. Program Management Provide effective and inspiring leadership for all TGH programs and services.  Lead program...

Instructor & Course Support Support the full cycle of course management from approval to completion Assist the team in preparing for course approvals Manage the TGH program email Address questions and concerns from TGH instructors related to course logistics Reroute emails to other team members as needed Email course reminders to instructors Manage course changes requested by instructors Provide feedback to instructors and assist in resolving issues and concerns in a professional and timely manner Support instructors in learner enrollment, engagement, and graduation Participate in instructor orientations Ensure program best practices and standard operating procedures are implemented Update and maintain the Salesforce database related to course processes and procedures with accuracy and timeliness Schedule site visits at partner sites for TGH staff to observe courses Maintain device order forms and returns...