13 jobs found in Palo Alto, CA

ABOUT VALHALLA FOUNDATION Founded in 2003 by Scott Cook and Signe Ostby, Valhalla Foundation aims to drive measurable and meaningful improvement in the lives of children and families as well as the health of our planet.  Scott and Signe – Trustees of Valhalla – are proud signatories of The Giving Pledge and are passionate about “giving while living." We currently invest in five program areas – early childhood development, K-12 and data science education, climate innovation, and medical research and talent – focusing on finding ideas grounded in robust impact evidence and rooted in understanding the needs of the communities we seek to serve.  We support leaders and organizations in flexible ways that acknowledge the complexity of the context in which they operate.  Across our program areas, we prioritize working collaboratively with other funders to invest in approaches that expand available resources and improve the impact of philanthropy. We invest in research,...

ABOUT CPEHN The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) envisions a world in which all communities regardless of their income, sex, race, ethnicity, primary language, LGBTQ+ status, disability or immigration status, have the opportunity to live with optimal physical, behavioral, oral, and overall health and well-being, and to thrive. In this world, all patients are treated with the same level of dignity and respect, allowing everyone to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Our mission is to bring together and mobilize communities of color to advocate for public policies that advance health equity and improve health outcomes in our communities. As a multi-ethnic network representing organizations serving millions of Californians, CPEHN brings together and builds power in diverse communities of color. As a network, CPEHN is the collective voice for racial justice, health equity and health care system reform. We have four main approaches to how we do our work:...

ABOUT MOSAIC  Mosaic is a national funder and field catalyst whose mission is to amplify the power of the environmental field by strengthening movement infrastructure– the connections and shared resources all social movements need to succeed. With its innovative model of grantmaking, Mosaic aims to make transformative investments that build the power of the environmental field to meet the pace and scale of today’s challenges and win the big environmental victories necessary in this critical decade and beyond.    Launched in 2020 following a two-year decision process that engaged a diverse set of more than 100 stakeholders, Mosaic is led by a rotating Leadership Council of leaders from environmental, justice, and philanthropic organizations and supported by a small staff. With proposals from the field, the Mosaic makes grants to support field-wide capacity building through four key areas– narrative, leadership development, shared resources, and fostering...

Homebase is a national nonprofit dedicated to the social problem of homelessness. Our mission is to end homelessness, prevent its recurrence, and decrease its effect on communities. We work at the local, state, and national levels to support our partners in designing systems and implementing responses to homelessness while fostering collaboration and collective impact in addressing its political and economic causes. Over the past few years, Homebase has grown significantly in both impact and size. As our organization has become more complex, our interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) has laid the foundation for the internal infrastructure and team needed to support this exciting growth. With her retirement on the horizon, we are now seeking our next Chief Operating Officer to join our enthusiastic team and continue in this important work. Our next COO will be a seasoned professional who will be a core member of the Executive Team. They will be responsible for the...

Are you passionate about HOUSING JUSTICE? Do you want to join a diverse, multilingual tenant organization fighting for TENANT POWER?  Job Description: Lead Organizer for Corporate Landlord Campaigns Housing Rights Committee of San Francisco (HRCSF) is a tenants’ rights non-profit serving tenants citywide since 1979, offering free counseling and organizing support for San Francisco tenants in all types of housing, including rent-control, public housing and Section 8. Our purpose is to strengthen tenants’ rights, improve living conditions for renters, and preserve and expand affordable housing opportunities. Through our counseling program, we support more than 5,000 tenants a year, and our organizing program has helped build tenant associations across the city. HRCSF is seeking to hire a Lead Organizer for Corporate Landlord Campaigns in the private rental market. Position Summary:  The Lead Organizer will oversee HRCSF’s organizing work with...

The Role   Reports To: Board of Directors Direct Reports: Six (6) direct reports including the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Program Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, and Senior Executive Assistant Location: San Francisco Bay Area Position Summary   HomeFirst is seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our 44-year-old organization through the next growth phase in its mission to end homelessness in Santa Clara County and beyond.   Responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial management of HomeFirst, the CEO is a passionate advocate for the homeless and committed to a Housing First philosophy and approach to ending homelessness. The CEO will ensure renewal and expansion of effective contracts with HomeFirst as a trusted partner, expand funding streams, strengthen community relationships, and continue to elevate HomeFirst’s image...

The role of the Clinical Services Manager encompasses multifaceted leadership within a diverse team of service providers. With an emphasis on collaboration, this position drives mental health and case management services at Garden Park Apartments (GPA) and Hacienda Heights. These facilities house families (GPA) and seniors (Hacienda) facing elevated risks within a permanent supportive housing framework. Through innovative programming, the manager addresses resident needs with tailored solutions, crafting essential groups that nurture parenting skills, wellness practices, stress management techniques, and sobriety support. This opportunity stands as a beacon of leadership in an unconventional environment, engaging with individuals and families who have encountered profound challenges, including enduring homelessness. Beyond the confines of a traditional private practice, the Clinical Services Manager wields the power to enact enduring change for seniors, families, and...

About EdVoice and EdVoice Institute EdVoice is a 501(c)4 nonprofit education advocacy organization driving policy change to transform California’s public education system, so it effectively prepares all children for opportunities in college, career, and life. ​EdVoice engages in direct lobbying activities to influence the passage of key state legislation to combat the current system’s inequities. We lead grassroots advocacy and general awareness campaigns to raise up our policy priority areas each legislative cycle and provide strategic political funding through our EdVoice for the Kids PAC to leaders who prioritize the needs of students from low-income communities.  Our sister organization, EdVoice Institute, is a 501(c)3 research and coalition-building organization that uplifts scalable solutions to improve academic outcomes for children from low-income communities. EdVoice Institute provides evidence-based policy recommendations across our key pillars...

  Organization: Results for America   Role: Associate, Economic Mobility Catalog  Location: Flexible, within the United States    Organization Overview Results for America (RFA) is the leading, national nonprofit organization helping policymakers at all levels of government harness the power of evidence and data to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our mission is to make investing in what works the “new normal,” so that, one day, all government leaders use rigorous evidence and quality data to inform important policy and funding decisions. We believe that data-driven and evidence-based policy decisions could significantly increase the impact of the over $2 trillion that governments spend annually to advance economic mobility and racial equity.   Department Overview The Solutions department at RFA, composed of the Economic Mobility Catalog and Solutions Accelerator teams, helps government decision makers learn about and...

Spitfire is a woman-owned, strategic communication firm that partners with nonprofits and foundations working to make the world a better place. We are looking for a resourceful account coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced client environment and is curious, creative and passionate about working to advance racial, economic and social justice; protect the environment; and expand opportunity for all. In this position, you’ll have significant professional growth opportunities to expand your communication skills from writing to research to strategy. You’ll report directly to a  manager who will prioritize your professional growth. Responsibilities Provide support to assigned project teams; Conduct media tracking and build media lists; Pitch to the media; Draft media audits; Create digital content; Conduct research; Craft first drafts of materials; Take diligent internal and client-facing meeting notes; Provide error-free copy editing according to AP Style and...