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The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) seeks a creative and dynamic team player with policy advocacy experience to become ACLU-TN’s next policy director. ACLU-TN, the state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union, is a private, non-profit, non-partisan public interest organization dedicated to defending and advancing civil liberties and civil rights through advocacy, coalition-building, litigation, legislative lobbying, community mobilization, and public education. In the wake of daily assaults on civil liberties and civil rights, ACLU-TN is embarking on its most ambitious advocacy yet. ACLU-TN’s integrated advocacy work includes, but is not limited to, democracy and voting rights, immigrants’ rights, advancing racial justice and LGBTQ+ equality, free speech and censorship, and more. The policy director will be responsible for leading the organization’s policy advocacy work to advance ACLU-TN’s strategic priorities. The policy director’s...

About Seeds of Peace For more than 30 years, Seeds of Peace has inspired and equipped young leaders and educators from communities divided by conflict with the skills and relationships they need to create more just and inclusive societies. Our flagship summer camp set the standard in people-to-people peacebuilding through its dialogue-rooted model that has proven to develop personal leadership, build relationships grounded in trust and empathy, and increase action. Our network of 8,000 alumni from 27 countries demonstrate how relationships built across divides can ripple outward for generations. They are leading across sectors to transform conflict through economic, social, and political change, proving that peace is built through people: one conversation, one collaboration, one brave act at a time. The Role We’re looking for a Director of Finance & Administration who sees numbers as a language of trust and systems as an expression of care. For a...

Are you passionate about building vibrant communities and expanding access to quality homes? Avesta Housing is seeking a dynamic   Director of Real Estate Development   to lead affordable and market-rate housing projects across Maine and New Hampshire. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee a skilled development team, manage projects from concept to completion, and collaborate with partners to deliver impactful new construction and rehabilitation initiatives. Your expertise in affordable housing finance, project management, and strategic planning will help drive Avesta’s mission to create and maintain quality, affordable homes. This role is ideal if you: Enjoy leading and mentoring teams to achieve ambitious goals Have deep experience in real estate development and creative financing Thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment Want to make a meaningful impact on communities and residents About Avesta Housing   Avesta Housing is a local leader...

About the Department Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) is a national initiative working to catalyze the adoption of data science and data literacy as a fundamental component of K-12 education. Incubated at the University of Chicago Center for RISC and popularized by the 2019 Freakonomics podcast America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up, DS4E is quickly expanding our dedicated team at the University of Chicago, striving to teach students the basics of modern data across school subjects and grade levels. In just 4 years, DS4E has catalyzed support for data science education in 32 states and counting, hundreds of schools, and with numerous national partners. As a field catalyst, DS4E builds awareness with local, state, and national leaders; centralizes and disseminates resources; hosts convenings and communities of practice; creates unique partnerships to support educators across the country; and helps schools and districts design new K-12 programs for all students. Job Summary...

As Summits Education’s Director of Development, you will partner closely with our US-based Managing Director, Board of Directors, and Haiti-based leadership to build upon our fundraising success and secure the support needed for continued growth and impact. Specifically, you will: Design and lead comprehensive fundraising strategies that drive revenue growth and long-term organizational sustainability. Develop clear goals and metrics, and focus on growing and diversifying funding streams. Identify, qualify, and cultivate individual and institutional funders by leveraging technology, research, and relationships to build and maintain a strong, active pipeline. Strengthen relationships with existing institutional supporters—primarily private foundations—while forging new partnerships through thoughtful cultivation, stewardship, and high-quality engagement. Expand individual donor engagement strategies, initiating outreach and developing personalized cultivation and...

About National Association of Charter School Authorizers   NACSA exists to advance and strengthen authorizing so students and communities, especially those historically under-resourced, thrive. For 25 years, NACSA has worked with authorizers, policymakers, and others to create and sustain this innovative, growing ecosystem that allows for more great schools and improved learning, and in doing so, reduces inequities. NACSA is unique both in our exclusive focus on charter school authorizing and in the breadth of our work in this arena.   Learn more about NACSA by visiting https://qualitycharters.org/ .   About the Opportunity NACSA is expanding its Consulting Services team to meet the growing demand from charter school authorizers and state education agencies. The Director of Consulting Services will be a key contributor on a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven team dedicated to delivering high-quality client services, strengthening...