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PEN America, a growing nonprofit organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a program assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the Freedom to Write Center and Kronika. This is a full-time, union-eligible position based in New York and reports to the Managing Director of the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center. This early-career position offers a significant opportunity for professional growth in a role that will expose the incumbent to all aspects of PEN America’s international work. Ideal for a motivated entry-level professional who is passionate about literature, human rights, and freedom of expression, this role will support a growing team by providing administrative and logistical support. The successful candidate will be committed to PEN America’s mission as a human rights and free expression organization and be passionate about supporting writers at risk and protecting endangered materials. The successful candidate...

KEES has been exclusively retained by Concordia Place in its search for a Chief Program Officer. Concordia Place Chief Program Officer Concordia Place seeks its first Chief Program Officer (CPO) to be a pivotal, executive role created to serve as the primary strategic partner to the CEO. This energetic leader will be the chief architect of Concordia Place’s mission delivery, responsible for translating the organizational vision into tangible, high-quality, and scalable program strategies. The CPO provides executive oversight for the entire multi-site, intergenerational program portfolio, including Early Childhood Education, the School-Age 365 program, Teen Leadership initiatives, and Home Visiting services. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing plans that drive efficiency, innovation, and impact in alignment with Concordia Place’s mission to support children and families. The CPO will be directly responsible for the daily leadership of the...

Stand Together  is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems, from education to the economy, broken communities, and toxic division, among dozens of other pressing  issues . We provide our partners with access to resources including funding, thought leadership, a network of peers, and a playbook for applying proven principles to transform lives and society. As the Managing Director for the Strong and Safe Communities (SSC) Initiative, you will play a central role in accelerating progress on one of the most robust and successful portfolios in the country dedicated to transforming how the country tackles the everyday challenges holding Americans back from reaching their full potential. You will partner with leaders across the Stand Together community to develop and operationalize comprehensive strategies, drive a culture of accountability and performance analysis on our investments, and explore new...

About the Program We support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of community-based living options as they pursue independence, live with dignity, and engage as full members of their communities. In a world that is not equally optimized for everyone’s success, we believe   every   person is entitled to receive resources, supports, and opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. HopeWell’s adult programs support individuals toward leading happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives, whether they are living with a caregiver in a high-quality Shared Living placement, or independently in the community while receiving In Home Support services. Staff develop partnerships with individuals and caregivers centered around individuals’ needs and interests that evolve as they age. Who We Are Looking For HopeWell’s growing home and community-based adult programs are seeking a passionate change-maker to join our dedicated team. We’re looking for an...

About the Program We support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a variety of community-based living options as they pursue independence, live with dignity, and engage as full members of their communities. In a world that is not equally optimized for everyone’s success, we believe every person is entitled to receive resources, supports, and opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. HopeWell’s Adult Programs support individuals toward leading happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives that align with their life goals and promote integration into their community. Shared Living program participants live in high quality placements where staff develop partnerships with individuals and caregivers centered around individuals’ needs and interests that evolve as they age. In Home Supports program participants live independently, and many of them are parenting independently as well. Staff collaborate with individuals to build skills that align with their life goals and...

Who We Are: The Steans Family Foundation (SFF) concentrates its grant making and programs in North Lawndale, a community on Chicago’s west side; North Chicago, a city forty miles north of Chicago; and on aligned policy and ecosystem initiatives. By dedicating time, resources, and skills, the Foundation works in partnership with local residents and institutions to build and enhance both communities. The Foundation’s work supports the idea that effective revitalization can occur within the embedded social and economic networks that create and sustain communities. The Steans Family Foundation also supports policy efforts that bolster the work on the ground, specifically focused: on Education, Economic Opportunity, Housing, and Safety and Community Well-being.  For more information on the Steans Family Foundation, visit http://www.steansfamilyfoundation.org . What You'll Do: The Program Officer, Postsecondary will lead efforts to strengthen college and workforce...

Location: Remote ( U.S.-based )   Department: Client Success Reports to: VP of Client Success About UpMetrics At UpMetrics, we're building a world where impact organizations have the knowledge, tools, and connections to achieve their missions. Our mission is to help organizations accelerate impact through innovative technology and community, connecting funders and mission-driven organizations with the capital, insights, and relationships they need to succeed. To deliver on this mission, we provide an impact analytics and reporting platform in combination with expert professional services. Together, these products empower organizations to collect, analyze, and learn from their data—gaining insights and sharing their stories to inspire change. As our  Client Enablement Manager  at UpMetrics, you will lead our Education Services team and drive the strategy, development, and delivery of comprehensive training programs that empower clients to...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Northwest Area Foundation (NWAF) stands alongside changemakers in its region of eight states and 76 Native nations and funds work that leads to racial, social, and economic justice. The eight states include Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The Foundation’s driving vision is that the people of its priority communities—including Native Americans, communities of color, immigrants, refugees, and people in rural areas—thrive on their own terms. A key motivation is to support grantee partners that change unjust systems to serve, support, and heal their communities. As we all move forward changed from the relatively recent and ongoing crises—a pandemic, economic turmoil, the upsurge for racial justice in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and mounting pressures on priority communities—the Foundation continues to deepen its commitment to supporting grantee-led systems change. At this critical juncture...