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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...

PEN America, a growing nonprofit organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a dynamic, visionary, and expert director to lead its newly endowed   PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center . This role will provide the leadership to inaugurate the Center and drive forward its strategy to counter global threats to free expression and defend persecuted writers, intellectuals, and dissidents worldwide. This is a full-time executive position based in New York, reporting to the senior director of Free Expression Programs and engaging extensively with PEN America’s chief executive officer and other senior leaders, as well as government officials, policymakers, partners in defense of human rights, and media. The director of the Freedom to Write Center will bring robust experience in international advocacy and expertise in free expression and human rights. The role requires a strategic and tenacious approach to campaigns that center individual writers at...

As PEN America marks its centenary, the organization is poised to dramatically expand its role in celebrating literature and defending free expression worldwide—and public communications is key to that endeavor. As an ambitious, growing nonprofit organization, PEN America seeks a seasoned communications professional to embark on the role of deputy director of communications and marketing. The position will focus on raising the profile of PEN America and its groundbreaking work at the intersection of human rights and the written word through media outreach and the development and implementation of communications and marketing strategies. Reporting to the director of communications and marketing, the deputy director serves as the department’s number two and chief media relations strategist, planning press rollouts of reports and initiatives, devising media strategies around marquee events, drafting press materials, and advising staff on how to advance our work and mission through...

PEN America, a growing nonprofit organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a foundations relations manager to join a growing institutional giving program in our development department. This newly created position will be key to securing and stewarding PEN America’s portfolio of grants and awards from private foundations and government donors. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker ready to focus on developing proposals for funding, shepherding applications, and ensuring that grants being implemented are fully and effectively reported to donors. The role requires capacity in the financial side of the grants process, including preparing budgets, payment requests, and financial reporting. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters, where colleagues currently work in office three days a week and have the option of remote work the other two days, health conditions permitting. This position is part of...

MassBudget is seeking a highly-organized Finance and Operations Manager who is aligned with MassBudget’s mission of advancing equitable and antiracist policy solutions that create an inclusive, thriving Commonwealth for all. This is an exciting time as MassBudget continues on a journey toward being an antiracist organization and what that means for our financial systems, human resources, and operations.    The Manager will manage most of the organization’s bookkeeping and related financial activities, provide support to MassBudget’s staff, and ensure that the office operates smoothly and efficiently. In this role, the Manager will work closely with the organization’s Director of Development and Finance, to whom they will report, as well as the President and Vice President. In all areas of their work, the Manager will help make MassBudget’s operations and systems equitable and effective for everyone at MassBudget.  Responsibilities While most MassBudget staff are...

Director of Advocacy and Policy Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which shared in the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, is a U.S.-based international advocacy organization working at the intersection of medicine, science, and law. With a global network of thousands of medical, scientific, and legal experts, PHR uses the power of medical and scientific evidence to document human rights and humanitarian law violations and prevent abuses, protect survivors, and promote justice and universal human rights for all. Building upon its highly respected place in the field, and supported by a committed and talented team, PHR seeks a Director of Advocacy and Policy to join the PHR team. Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Location : New York City or Washington D.C. (currently remote due to COVID-19 but hybrid model in the future) Reports to: Executive Director Organizational Overview Physicians for Human Rights was founded in 1986 by...

The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Development to work with the Institute’s development program to grow our revenue stream and strengthen our relationships with supporters. The Director of Development will help drive and implement the fund development growth strategy and assist with managing the operation of the development programs.   The Institute’s Mission:   Established in 1999 by Alan V. and Amy Lowenstein, the Institute’s cutting-edge racial and social justice advocacy seeks to empower people of color by building reparative systems that create wealth, transform justice and harness democratic power—from the ground up—in New Jersey.   Known for our dynamic and independent advocacy aimed at toppling load-bearing walls of structural inequality to create just, vibrant and healthy communities, we are committed to exposing and repairing the cracks of structural racism in our foundation that erupt into...

PEN America, a growing nonprofit organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a proactive, analytic, and high-bandwidth chief of staff to work closely with our senior leadership during a period of significant organizational growth. This role will facilitate a wide range of executive functions, including assembling, assessing, and presenting data; accelerating communication within the leadership team; supporting key recruitments; helping to steward the Board of Trustees; and undertaking special managerial projects. The successful candidate will be intrigued by organizational change, comfortable with numbers, proficient in creating clear and compelling visual presentations, adept at problem-solving, and eager to acquire management experience in the context of a mission-driven nonprofit. The position will report to the chief operating officer while also supporting the chief executive officer, the chief finance and administration officer, the...

Position: Strategic Partnerships Manager Education requirements: No requirement; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred Employment type: Full-time, exempt Location: Los Angeles, CA; remote possible Compensation: $60,000- $75,000 DOE  We Are DigDeep The DigDeep Right to Water Project is the only WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene) organization serving the 2.2+ million Americans who still don’t have a tap or a toilet at home.  DigDeep  believes access to clean water is a human right. Today, we run several nationally recognized programs that empower communities to build their own water and sanitation systems. We won the 2018 US Water Prize for our Navajo Water Project , which has brought clean, running water to hundreds of Native families across New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah. DigDeep launched the Appalachia Water Project in July of 2020, which will bring clean, running water into the homes of Appalachia families...

Brightbeam is a nonprofit network of education activists demanding a better education and a brighter future for every child. Using the power of communications, we shine a light on communities that challenge decision-makers to provide the learning opportunities all children need to thrive. We help strong voices tell powerful stories that unite and move their communities to action. Brightbeam amplifies these stories through a variety of digital platforms, including Education Post , Citizen Ed , Project Forever Free , and more than 20 local and regional sites that spotlight education issues nationally. We also sponsor on-the-ground initiatives, projects or organizations that align with our mission. To learn more, visit brightbeamnetwork.org .  Brightbeam offers a fast-paced and dynamic workplace where individuals are honored and valued for their unique work views and backgrounds. We strive to be a democratic, mutually supportive, and energized team of...

Brightbeam is a nonprofit network of education activists demanding a better education and a brighter future for every child. Using the power of communications, we shine a light on communities that challenge decision-makers to provide the learning opportunities all children need to thrive. We help strong voices tell powerful stories that unite and move their communities to action. Brightbeam amplifies these stories through a variety of digital platforms, including Education Post , Citizen Ed , Project Forever Free , and more than 20 local and regional sites that spotlight education issues nationally. We also sponsor on-the-ground initiatives, projects or organizations that align with our mission. To learn more, visit brightbeamnetwork.org .  Brightbeam offers a fast-paced and dynamic workplace where individuals are honored and valued for their unique work views and backgrounds. We strive to be a democratic, mutually supportive, and energized team of...

The Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture (BSEC), a religious and educational fellowship situated in Park Slope Brooklyn, New York seeks an experienced person to be Director of Management to work alongside its lay leadership and staff to nurture and grow our community.  Key responsibilities will be managing the Society's finances and making best use of its historic building through rentals and partnerships.  More detailed information about the Society can be found on our website,  https://bsec.org/job .

General Duties & Time Commitment   Attends regular board meetings - approximately four per year. Ability to work with a remote-first organization using Slack and Zoom Participates in fundraising where applicable Participates in operational assistance where applicable Participates in/manages committees Reviewing of documents and responding to requests for input in a timely manner   Responsibility & Authority Board members are accountable to each other and are charged with the long term fiscal and organizational health of the organization. Each voting board member will be able to cast their vote for the organization’s proposed budget, strategic direction, and director level hiring decisions. Board members are responsible for attending regular board meetings and participating in decisions via Slack. Board members are encouraged to help the organization fundraise and assist operationally but there are no firm...

  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...

WHAT YOU’LL DO At a time of exciting growth, the Fund is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, increase the Fund’s grantmaking capacity, expand and deepen the engagement of staff, funders, advisors, and partners, and elevate the Fund as an innovative and powerful model for philanthropy and systems change. Specifically, the Executive Director will:  Co-create and facilitate a strategic vision for the Fund in partnership with the Steering Committee, Grants Advisory Committee, and staff. Uphold the principles of participatory grantmaking in setting the Fund’s strategic direction and operational/financial goals. Shepard, steward, and cultivate the currently 5-member Steering Committee, deepening their engagement and working collaboratively to oversee the strategic direction and growth of the Fund. Plan and facilitate regular meetings, recruit and onboard new committee members, and leverage committee members’ time and talent in co-governance....

Reporting to the Chapter Director, this position is with Sierra Club’s Washington State Chapter. Our 30,000 statewide members are passionate about Sierra Club’s mission to Explore, Enjoy, and Protect the Planet. We are a growing chapter looking to expand our visibility and programmatic work; this role will be integral to supporting our efforts in Washington on climate change and mitigation, preserving and protecting Washington’s lands, water, and wildlife, and fighting for equity and environmental justice in our communities. The Development Associate will work closely with our chapter leadership to develop and implement an effective, comprehensive fundraising program that: Enhances our ability to attract major gifts and foundation support. Optimizes and grows our existing direct mail and sustaining donation programs. Plans and supports regular fundraising events and celebrations.   Job activities include but are not limited to: Identify and...

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 the lives of people with low and moderate incomes and examines how policies affect particular groups, including people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. The Center is known for its unique capacity to blend rigorous, timely analysis with effective communications that enable policymakers and the media to make use of its work. The Center is seeking a Policy Analyst or Senior Policy...

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 the lives of people with low and moderate incomes and examines how policies affect particular groups, including people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people. The Center is known for its unique capacity to blend rigorous, timely analysis with effective communications that enable policymakers and the media to make use of its work. The Center is seeking a Policy Analyst or Senior Policy...

Location: MCPSA is a virtual organization with team members working remotely. This position will include travel throughout the state, a driver's license and access to a vehicle, and may require irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends. This position is remote, with a strong preference for leaders who reside in Massachusetts. Reports to: Victoria Criado , Chief of Public Affairs Salary: $120,000 -$140,000 Desired Start Date: Spring 2022 Organization Founded in 2001, the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) serves more than 70 schools and 42,000 students. It has an extensive history of supporting and advocating for charter public schools across the state and is currently in a period of exciting organizational growth. Massachusetts charter public schools are widely recognized as one of the highest performing charter sectors in the country.  The mission of MCPSA is to create and protect the conditions that will enable the...

Location: MCPSA is a virtual organization with team members working remotely. This position requires significant travel (more than 50%) throughout the state, a driver's license and access to a vehicle, and irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends. The Grassroots Director must reside in Massachusetts. Reports to: Senior Political Director ( to be hired ). The Grassroots Director is a member of MCPSA’s Public Affairs Team, which is led by the Chief of Public Affairs, Victoria Criado . Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 Desired Start Date: Spring 2022 Organization Founded in 2001, the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) serves more than 70 schools and 42,000 students. It has an extensive history of supporting and advocating for charter public schools across the state and is currently in a period of exciting organizational growth. Massachusetts charter public schools are widely recognized as one of the highest performing...