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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Citizens of the World Charter Schools (CWC Schools) is an intentionally diverse national network of charter schools that are a microcosm of the world that our children will one day lead. Our purpose at CWC Schools is to realize human potential by strengthening the bonds among us and developing true citizens of the world. In this work, we are guided by our core values of Excellence, Authenticity, Diversity, Community, and Change, and our operating norms that reflect a commitment to personal and professional growth, including operating as learners, with curiosity, integrity, and humility. The mission of CWC Schools is to impact and expand the conversation about what an excellent education contains, requires, and accomplishes. Citizens of the World schools challenge students to realize their full potential and thrive in a diverse society. We are public schools open to all, committed to serving diverse communities throughout the U.S. with schools currently in...

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION CASES is one of New York City's leading providers of programs and services for alternatives to pretrial bail, alternative-to-incarceration (ATI), and mental health treatment and support for people impacted by the criminal legal system. CASES specializes in working with young people (ages 13-27) and people with serious mental illness. Taken together, the success of its jail and prison alternative programs over the past 54 years in preventing the harm and trauma of incarceration; supporting participant achievement of education, employment, health, and housing goals; and reducing recidivism (relative to incarceration) provide evidence essential to advancing recent and ongoing reform efforts in New York City, including: Raising the age of adult criminal responsibility Reducing the application of bail and thus pretrial detention Closing Rikers Island Supporting individuals with lived experience of the criminal legal system and behavioral health...

Overview Coleman Family Ventures (CFV) is a new philanthropic investment organization that aims to create a sustainable, more equitable world where all people can thrive. Focused on early childhood, the climate, and NYC communities, CFV is poised to grow its impact in the coming years through grant making, impact investing, education and community engagement. CFV partners with talented leaders and their organizations, supporting them holistically in their missions to achieve tangible outcomes and drive change with their communities. The Research and Impact Strategist (RIS) will be a key partner in developing CFV’s work, working as a generalist to develop and implement programmatic strategies as well as create the necessary operational supports to enable CFV’s desired impact. This includes ensuring that CFV has a full understanding of the existing landscape of the impact areas in which it works, as well as a holistic view of considerations for programmatic and...

        Position Description: Vice President of Strategy and Policy     OVERVIEW OF CAUSE AND MISSION: Atlanta is the cradle of the civil rights movement and the economic engine of the Southeast. Yet, for generations, students from low-income communities, particularly Black and Latinx students, have been denied access to a public education that is of equally high quality as that available to the city’s more affluent children. However, conditions for meaningful, positive change in Atlanta do exist, perhaps more so than in any other city in the South. Atlanta has a new Superintendent who has indicated a strong focus on equity, a relatively high per-pupil expenditure rate, and an abundance of human capital. redefinED atlanta is working to harness these conditions more fully and collaboratively to deliver educational excellence and equity to all students.   Our vision is for Atlanta to be a place where every student in every community...

iMentor New York City is seeking an Associate Director of Individual and Major Gifts. Reporting directly to and partnering with the Managing Director of Development, this person will oversee a comprehensive $1M individual gifts strategy, about 25% of iMentor NYC’s ambitious $4M goal for FY22.  The AD will cultivate and lead key relationships with individuals (including mentors and family foundations), building new relationships for iMentor and sustaining and upgrading current ones. This person will staff the Young Executive Board, a vital and engaged group dedicated to fundraising and expanding iMentor’s name recognition. The AD will be responsible for building the pipeline of individual donors, and will have a successful track record of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts of five figures or more. Lead the NYC team to raise $1M+ in FY22 by identifying new individual donors and sustaining, upgrading and engaging current donors Implement NYC’s major gift...

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is dedicated to building a brighter future for millions of children at risk of poor educational, economic, social and health outcomes. The Foundation’s work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities and ensuring access to opportunity because children need all three to succeed. Casey advances research and solutions to overcome barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works and influence decision makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence. At Casey, you will find a dynamic environment with staff of diverse backgrounds and perspectives who share a deep commitment to advancing the Foundation’s mission. The Foundation is seeking a senior-level professional in leading system reform efforts that align with the Family Well-Being Strategy Group’s focus on eliminating disconnection, advancing permanence and connecting with movements to scale and influence best practices. As a senior associate, you will:...

Vice President of Programs & Strategy   Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week) Start Date: March/April 2022 Reports to: Executive Director Direct Reports: Program Team Members Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 or commensurate with experience   Organizational Background Chicago Run is a nonprofit organization that provides young people from Pre-K through high school with inclusive running and physical activity programs. We empower young people with equitable access to physical activity and use running as a catalyst to transform lives. Through the power of sport, we build resilience to stress and trauma and develop social and emotional skills. During the 2019-2020 school year, we reached 16,000 youth participants, from 53 partner schools and sites, located in 34 diverse Chicagoland neighborhoods. We primarily focus programming in under-resourced communities with limited access to physical activity and play. Chicago Run recently launched a new strategic...