16 civic engagement jobs found

“Every moment is an organizing opportunity, every person a potential activist, every minute a chance to change the world.” - Dolores Huerta, community organizer  Northern Plains is a grassroots organization of people from the plains and mountains, cities and towns. We are everyday Montanans who love where we live. We stand up, shoulder-to-shoulder, to protect this place we all call home. We believe that true prosperity begins with healthy land, water, and air. We believe that our families, farms, ranches, schools, businesses, governments, and communities thrive when we are good stewards of these resources. We believe that if we look beyond our fences, listen to one another, and keep our minds open, we will find creative solutions to secure a clean, healthful environment for all. We are working toward a future where we live in harmony with nature, where our economy serves the people rather than the people serving the economy, where neighbors work side-by-side to...

UnidosUS Senior Director, Communications and Spokesperson Location: Washington, DC (hybrid) Compensation: $149,000 - $166,500 ABOUT UNIDOSUS UnidosUS , previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 55 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit  www.unidosus.org  or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. POSITION SUMMARY UnidosUS seeks a Senior Director, Communications and...

Social Innovation Forum Seeks  Director of Advancement   About Social Innovation Forum (SIF) The Social Innovation Forum (SIF)’s mission is to create positive social change in Eastern Massachusetts by engaging leaders, strengthening organizations, and building networks. SIF connects innovative nonprofit organizations with an ever-growing community of volunteers, investors, and practitioners who contribute their time, talents, resources, and money to drive positive social impact. With 130+ social impact organizations in the SIF portfolio, the organization is helping to improve lives and build stronger, healthier communities all across Eastern Massachusetts.    SIF started in 2003 as a program of Root Cause and was incorporated as an independent nonprofit in 2015. SIF takes a “marketplace approach” to social change by leveraging its unique position at the intersection of philanthropy and nonprofit innovation to educate funders, support nonprofit...

Job Title : Senior Accountant Salary range : $89,250 - $105,125 Location : Denver, CO Work environment : Hybrid (at least two days per week in the office) The Organization Gates Family Foundation celebrated its 78th anniversary in 2024. Since its creation, the Foundation has distributed more than $550 million in grants, with another nearly $60 million committed to impact investments in recent years. Representing a partnership of family and community representatives, the Foundation maintains a strong commitment through its grantmaking and other strategic efforts to four key areas: Education : Expanding access to educational opportunities for all children in Colorado. Natural Resources : Supporting land and water conservation, forest and watershed health, and management  and protection of Colorado’s natural resources. Community Development : Addressing the root causes of economic inequality and inequitable community development....

President & Executive Director   Asian Pacific Fund San Francisco, CA 
   About Asian Pacific Fund   Founded in 1993, the Asian Pacific Fund (APF) is the Bay Area’s only community foundation solely dedicated to uplifting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. With a mission to mobilize resources and amplify voices, APF supports a vibrant network of over 90 local nonprofits by providing flexible funding and culturally relevant capacity-building programs. The organization drives systems change through investment in data, research, and community-led solutions. APF also mobilizes the Bay Area’s AANHPI population of over two million through advocacy, education, and collective action.   In 2024, APF underwent a transformative year by launching new initiatives and expanding its reach. The organization introduced its Accelerating Capacity for Transformation Fund, which empowers key AANHPI...

Executive Director Position Profile About the Opportunity Montclair Film, headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey and home to the celebrated Montclair Film Festival, seeks their next Executive Director to shepherd this growing organization through its next chapter of achievement and impact. Since 2010 when the festival was founded, Montclair Film has evolved into a year-round cultural hub, offering a diverse and comprehensive education program, screenings at its arthouse cinemas, and an active community engagement program. With an annual budget of close to $4.5 million and a staff of 20 full-time and 28 part-time employees, working across the administrative offices and their film center, The Clairidge, Montclair Film continues to advance annual festival and year-round programming goals. Further, as the state of New Jersey continues to bolster its relationship to the film industry, Montclair Film is uniquely positioned to be an influential leader in the region and build on...

Senior Program Officer, Restorative Economies Fund   About Kataly Foundation   Kataly Foundation, a family foundation based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is committed to supporting restorative economics, environmental justice, mindfulness and healing justice, and racial justice. Founded in 2018 with the intention of spending out a $445 million endowment over a ten-year time horizon, this growing organization intends to support movements around these issues and serve as a progressive leader in philanthropy.   Kataly’s mission is to support and provide resources to communities and social movements that are exploring new solutions to persistent, systemic problems. Kataly does this while embracing its role and responsibility in changing systems that led to wealth extraction from these communities in the first place. We move resources to support the economic, political, and cultural power of Black and Indigenous communities and all communities of color....

For over 50 years, the Thurston County Food Bank (TCFB) has been driven by a singular mission - Eliminate Hunger Within Our Community, in the Spirit of Neighbor Helping Neighbors. Since its humble beginnings as a volunteer-led group of community members working out of a borrowed basement, TCFB now owns and operates two food pantries and a 25,000 square foot warehouse providing fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable foods to four counties.   TCFB is searching for a dynamic and innovative leader to step in as the next Executive Director. This person will help drive the mission forward and make TCFB's goal a reality.   Want to know more about this vibrant area? You can check it out here: https://www.valtasgroup.com/uploads/1/1/9/3/119349932/welcome_to_olympia.pdf   The Organization   Founded in 1972, the Thurston County Food Bank has developed into a vital resource within our community, operating from three strategic locations throughout Thurston...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Over Zero , a fiscally sponsored project of Hopewell Fund, was created to prevent and address political and identity-based violence and underlying risk factors, including dangerous rhetoric and scapegoating, threats to democracy, and polarization. We have a particular focus on the role of communication as a powerful tool to either drive or counteract these dynamics. While predominantly U.S.-focused, we have roots in international peacebuilding and atrocity prevention work. We envision a world free from identity-based violence and other forms of political violence and group-targeted harm. We are seeking a creative, experienced, and collaborative leader to serve as our next Executive Director . The Executive Director will work closely with Over Zero’s experienced and dedicated team to steward the organization at a critical moment in our growth and impact. The current moment calls for a leader who can maintain a focus on medium- and longer-term priorities...

About the Organization Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the Public Justice Center is a leader in public interest law reform, pursuing systemic change to build a just society. Using legal advocacy tools – litigation and client representation; legislative, administrative, and appellate advocacy; know-your-rights education; and collaboration – we address the causes of poverty and racial inequity. We work in coalition with legal advocates, direct service providers, policy advocates, community organizing groups, and law firms to challenge injustice, and we contribute our legal knowledge and skills to support initiatives identified by communities and that enhance community members' power. The PJC chooses projects and cases that will make a significant impact on systems, laws, and policies. We represent people facing unlawful evictions, wage theft, healthcare barriers, and discriminatory school pushouts. We advocate to reform pretrial detention; we use...

The Legal Aid Society is the nation's largest and oldest public defense and civil legal services provider. It is built on one simple but powerful belief: no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice. At The Legal Aid Society, we deliver justice in every borough, working tirelessly to improve our city. About The Legal Aid Society For nearly 150 years, The Legal Aid Society has stood as a pillar of justice in New York City, protecting, defending, and advocating for generations of vulnerable New Yorkers. As an integral part of New York's legal, social, and economic fabric, our work spans civil, criminal defense, and juvenile rights matters, all while pushing for lasting legal reform that reflects the needs of our communities. In this way, we don't just respond to injustice, we challenge its roots and fight to dismantle it. We are advocates, community partners, and problem-solvers. In addition to direct client representation, we pursue legal reform that...

UnidosUS Executive Communications Senior Manager Location: Washington, DC (hybrid) Compensation: $90,000-$105,000 ABOUT UNIDOSUS UnidosUS , previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 55 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit  www.unidosus.org  or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. POSITION SUMMARY UnidosUS seeks an executive communications professional with...