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PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a forward-thinking, innovative director to lead the PEN America office in Los Angeles. The director will build the programming, public profile, partnerships and funding to advance PEN America’s mission in the greater Los Angeles area and throughout California, drawing on PEN America ’s established expertise and national staff. This exciting role requires an entrepreneurial approach, the ability to engage and serve a wide range of writers  and screenwriters, as well as members of the larger literary and publishing community, and the film and television industry. The director will execute programming and other initiatives that amplify PEN America’s core mission of celebrating literature and defending free expression advocacy and literary activism, and represent PEN America in a wide range of settings. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles and reports to the...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Founded in 1979, Friends for Youth (FFY) is a nationally recognized, community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship and meaningful relationships. With a vision to ensure every young person who needs a mentor has access to one, FFY has served over 4,500 youth from low-income BIPOC families across the San Francisco Peninsula, from South San Francisco to San Jose. Grounded in values of equity, integrity, collaboration, and innovation, FFY delivers three core programs: 1-to-1 Mentoring , which pairs youth with caring adult mentors Group Mentoring , a school-based initiative supporting students from 5th to 12th grade Whole Health for Youth (WHY), a collaborative effort to improve youth mental health through coordinated, wraparound services With over 90% of our matches successfully fulfilling their mentorship agreement – well above the national average – FFY has earned a reputation as a...

The Senior Consultant at Consero Solutions leads complex client projects, conducts research, develops policy recommendations, writes and edits grants, manages budgets, prepares reports and meeting materials, and supports community engagement and capacity building efforts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and takes pride in high-quality work that produces measurable community impact. The Senior Consultant will engage in mission-focused work with visible, tangible outcomes as part of a small, supportive team with direct access to leadership. The Senior Consultant also will learn about California policy issues, environmental stewardships strategies, and organizational management. 

Futures Without Violence seeks a skilled, mission-aligned Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations and steward its financial integrity through a period of growth and innovation. With a $23 million annual budget and $85 million in net assets—including two related real estate entities and the forthcoming Courage Museum—this is a pivotal moment in FUTURES’ financial evolution.  The Controller will manage all accounting functions and staff, oversee the financial close and reporting processes, manage the annual audit, and ensure internal control, compliance with applicable regulations and best practices. Reporting to the CFO/COO and working closely with the Director of Grants and Contracts Administration and the Director of Museum Finance, the Controller will serve as a strategic finance leader and thought partner within the organization.  This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned nonprofit finance professional who brings both technical expertise and a...