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Organization: North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NāTIFS) is dedicated to addressing the economic and health crises affecting Native communities by re-establishing Native foodways. We imagine a new North American food system that regenerates wealth and improves health in Native communities through Indigenous food-related enterprises.  Reclamation of ancestral education is a critical part of reversing the damage of colonialism and forced assimilation, and food is at the heart of this reclamation. NāTIFS will drive sustainable economic empowerment and prosperity into tribal communities through a reimagined food system that also addresses the health impacts of injustice.  By providing education and training that give Native people access to healthy, local, indigenous food, we can not only address serious issues of malnutrition, food-related illness, and economic impoverishment on tribal lands, but also, we can use our shared heritage to build bridges and build...

Director of Philanthropic Investments The Commit Partnership (“Commit” or the “Partnership”) seeks a passionate systems change leader, strongly committed to the Partnership’s mission to increase the regional living wage attainment rate for young adults in Dallas County to 50% by 2040 irrespective of race, to serve as the organization’s Director of Philanthropic Investments. This person will report directly to the Partnership’s Managing Director leading its Philanthropy efforts. The Partnership’s  Philanthropic Investments team plays a critical role in ensuring adequate funding resources are available for the organization to execute initiatives and make progress towards our North Star goal. Since the Partnership's founding in 2011, the Philanthropy team has secured over $136 million represented by a 50/50 split in local versus national funder investments. Efforts made possible by philanthropic investment in Commit have helped yield transformative outcomes,...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a proactive and organized program coordinator to support our advocacy in defense of the freedom to learn and teach. This full-time position, part of the our Free Expression and Education program, is based in Washington, D.C. or New York City and reports to the senior manager of free expression and education. This position has an initial nine-month term subject to extension contingent on funding.   The program coordinator will help design and carry out coalition-building efforts against censorious legislation and politically-motivated efforts to constrain public education, as documented in PEN America’s recent reports, Educational Gag Orders and America’s Censored Classrooms . This work will involve organizing events and speaking opportunities for a new PEN America initiative involving high-profile higher education leaders defending colleges and universities...

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 Just Trust is a new fund that is 100% dedicated to aligning, scaling, and deploying resources to power durable criminal justice reform, state-by-state and across the nation. We’re a team of grantmakers, directly-impacted people, and allies, and we invest in visionary leaders, organizations, and campaigns—from underdogs to heavyweights, organizers to policy wonks, rural folks to city dwellers—all fighting for the safety and wellbeing of their communities. Our Vision and Approach to Hiring Our vision is to transform the justice system into a just and compassionate engine of public safety for all—one where we hold each other to account, treat each other with dignity, and where the strength of our communities keeps people from entering the system in the first place. We do this by scaling resources and then strategically investing (through grants and other direct support) in leaders’ and organizations’ sharpest efforts, across state and party lines, to change hearts,...

PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks an experienced Human Resources Operations Manager to support our organizational and human resources operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving processes, leading and implementing change,  love learning new technologies, and have a general understanding of HR systems, organizational operations, and federal, state and local employment regulations. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York headquarters and reports to the director of human resources. The human resources operations manager is a dual-role involving a full spectrum of human resources management and office operations responsibilities. The manager will take on a wide range of deliverables for our growing nonprofit organization, ensuring that our office operations and personnel processes meet the needs of our staff of over 80 employees. The human resources operations...

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 Senior Director of Communications to lead, develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive and effective internal and external coordinated communications plans designed to help advance the policy goals and raise the visibility of...

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 Partner Mobilization Associate to assist the department with the strategy and execution of all of Families USA’s external events and activations, to equip national, state and community-based advocates and activists with resources, tools, and...

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 Director of Strategic Partnerships to make impactful contributions to support the development, implementation, and execution of highly impactful projects to enhance our organization’s grasstops and grassroots efforts at the state and national...

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 an Executive Assistant to provide executive support to the Executive Director and Chief of Staff to foster a high level of organizational professionalism and a favorable internal and external image for Families USA. The Executive...

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 The driving force behind our organizational growth and success is having a skilled and dedicated project management leader working with project teams and the executive department. We are looking for a Director who will build, develop and plan a structure for...

Location :   Remote within the Continental U.S., and must be able to work Monday-Friday from 12 noon to 4 pm Eastern Time (FFJC core hours) Fines and Fees Justice Center The Fines & Fees Justice Center (FFJC) is a national center for advocacy, policy, information, and collaboration on effective solutions to the unjust and harmful imposition and enforcement of fines and fees in the criminal legal   system. FFJC’s mission is to end abusive collection practices, eliminate fees in the criminal legal justice system, and make fines proportional to the offense and the individual. FFJC works with impacted communities, advocates, and justice system stakeholders to create an equitably-funded justice system that treats individuals fairly and ensures public safety. Position Summary Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, the National Advocacy and Campaigns Director will be principally responsible for the leadership, management, and development of the national...

About Common Impact  Common Impact is a nationally recognized nonprofit with a mission to align business and social purpose. Founded in 2000, Common Impact has partnered with Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of the country’s leading nonprofit organizations to create this transformational change.   We break down barriers that exist between sectors and industries to create meaningful partnerships between companies, social sector organizations, and the people that drive them. The common purpose of these connections: to deliver real value to each partner through innovations in community engagement and, ultimately, to address deeply rooted and complex social challenges.   With a deep understanding of both mission-focused and business goals, Common Impact enables growing nonprofits to achieve even greater results in our communities, while simultaneously engaging corporate employees in dynamic and challenging opportunities that develop their skills and unlock successful,...

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 Strategic Partnerships Campaign Manager to lead and support projects that advance state and national level policy changes in Families USA’s four core focus areas of health equity,...

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...

Established over two decades ago by Alan V. and Amy Lowenstein, the Institute undertakes dynamic and independent advocacy aimed at toppling load-bearing walls of structural racial inequality to create just, vibrant and healthy urban communities of color. The Institute employs a broad range of advocacy tools to advance our ambitious racial and social justice agenda, including research, analysis and writing, public education, grassroots organizing, communications, development of pilot programs, legislative strategies and litigation. As was the case at our founding, this moment calls for racial and social justice advocacy inspired by the fierce urgency of now. In recent years, Jim Crow-like voter suppression has swept across America. The time is now for not only meaningful voting reform, but to also evaluate how we can transform civic engagement and expand democracy in New Jersey. We continue to serve as a leading voice in designing, advocating for and implementing...

Executive Summary The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) welcomes applications for a Program Manager. NCFP works in collaboration with visionary philanthropic families to unlock their potential to create meaningful and enduring change.   The Program Manager is part of the NCFP Program Team and works closely with other team members, under the direction of the Senior Director of Programs, to develop and execute programs and events for the NCFP community that advance the field of family philanthropy and give families the skills, knowledge, and community to be more effective philanthropists. The Program Manager has primary responsibility for NCFP’s monthly webinar series, helps to execute other NCFP signature events, and provides support for other program-related functions such as content development for presentations, research for various internal projects, and connecting community members to resources, programs, and peers. The ideal candidate will have...

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE OPPORTUNITY  Education Trust—West (ETW) seeks a Senior Associate, Development to join our Planning, Grants, and Administration team. The Senior Associate will join a staff committed to fulfilling our mission of closing opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.    The Senior Associate, Development contributes to ETW's fundraising strategy primarily focused on institutional grant makers and some annual individual giving efforts, as well as the design and continuous improvement of related fundraising processes to meet annual fundraising goals. The Senior Associate leads projects with minimal oversight and collaborates with internal teams to advance fundraising priorities. This position also requires the ability to deeply understand ETW's policy/advocacy priorities along with philanthropic and donor giving priorities to identify opportunities for partnership....

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 Senior Director of Health Policy who works with the Senior Leadership Team to provide a framework around the health policy priorities for the organization. Communicate and collaborate regularly with internal and external stakeholders – the...

PEN America, a growing nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a dynamic and expert media strategist to build and promote media awareness of PEN America’s efforts to protect free expression internationally. This role will be critical to PEN America’s work to drive forward its strategy to counter global threats to free expression and defend persecuted writers, artists, intellectuals, and dissidents worldwide. This is a full-time position reporting to the Chief Communications Officer and engaging extensively with the directors of the PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Center and Artists at Risk Connection (ARC) program, as well as PEN America’s communications and free expression teams. This position will be based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters or Washington, D.C. office.   The media strategist will bring robust experience in international journalism and/or human rights work, and press relations outside of the United...