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Organization Founded in 1999, BUILD’s mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the power of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. BUILD helps students become the CEO of their own lives. We believe in the potential of every student and are dedicated to breaking down the educational, economic, and social barriers that stand in the way of their long-term success.  Our unique program offers high school students a four-year entrepreneurship experience where students launch real businesses and build 21st century skills. Our curriculum focuses on teaching collaboration, communication, problem-solving, innovation, grit, and self-management. Entrepreneurship is the hook; college, career, and life success are the goals. 97% of BUILD seniors have graduated from high school on time, and over 80% go on to college. Upon completion of the program in high school, students have the opportunity to stay connected through...

Position The Director of External Affairs (DoEA) will serve as the leader of BVP’s advocacy, communications, and family engagement work, and is responsible for the development and execution of the organization’s external affairs strategy, with the goal of strengthening community and political support on behalf of the organization. The DoEA will report to the CEO & Superintendent, and will supervise BVP’s Associate Director of External Affairs. Responsibilities ● In partnership with BVP’s CEO & Superintendent, create and execute a comprehensive external affairs (communications, marketing, family engagement, and advocacy) strategy that amplifies the value of BVP and generates increased levels of support for BVP and its advocacy priorities. ● Lead the team that authors internal and external communications (e.g., newsletters, press releases, social media statements, op-eds, legislative testimonies, etc.) on behalf of BVP’s CEO & Superintendent and the organization, and...

Job Title: Director of Development FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: Executive Director Department: Development Company Overview Founded in 2010, Blueprint Schools Network (“Blueprint”) is a national nonprofit organization that promotes educational equity and improves life outcomes for students by partnering with states, districts, and schools to plan, implement, and monitor school improvement initiatives.  Blueprint’s whole-school improvement is grounded in a framework of five core strategies.  These strategies emerged through analyses of the attributes that drive student achievement and represent common elements capable of closing the opportunity gap. The foundation of the Blueprint Math Fellows Program stems from our framework of five strategies that recent research has identified as the biggest drivers of student achievement in high-performing schools.  One of the strategies that consistently demonstrated the most...

The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is seeking a Senior Principal to oversee policy/research projects and draft written reports, joining a team of collaborative leaders and doers from a range of backgrounds who are united by an urgent need to make a difference in policing and public safety. A Washington, DC-based national think tank, PERF is the leading organization developing national policy, research, and training and technical assistance to improve policing. PERF is at the forefront of police reform, innovation, and best practices. Our work has never been more important than it is today.  PERF is known for getting things done quickly and responding to emerging crises with creative ideas and clear guidance. We work with a diverse group of police practitioners and  policymakers across the country and around the world in shaping policy and providing technical assistance. We are funded by leading philanthropies, federal grants, and PERF programs such as our...

Position Location: Washington D.C. with Hybrid Work Schedule, Requiring 3-Days of In-Office Presence              Who We Are Since 1981, Families USA Foundation has been a leading national voice for health care consumers.   Through our long-standing relationships of consumer leaders, advocates, and partner organizations across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, we have remained steadfast in our mission – Dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable healthcare and improved health for all.   We advance our mission through public policy analysis, advocacy, and collaboration with partners to promote a patient-and community-centered health system.   Your Role We are looking for a Policy Analyst to provide support work to our priority issue areas, including health care pricing regulation, Medicaid and health care coverage, prescription drugs, health equity, and payment and delivery reform.  Central to this role is to...

We are looking for an expert communications professional with a passion for improving the health care system and making care more just to join the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) as a senior communications officer. A key area of focus for this position will be strengthening California’s health workforce so that all Californians have access to care and the system meets the needs of California’s diverse population. While the position would be part of a team that is based in Oakland, candidates may work remotely from other regions in California. About the California Health Care Foundation  The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need. We focus especially on making sure the system works for Californians with low incomes and for communities who have traditionally faced the greatest barriers to care. We partner with leaders across the health...