Connecting the Valley's Nonprofit Sector to the Valley's Business Community

During these uncertain times, do not miss this opportunity to connect with Valley business leaders and participate in executive level, educational sessions that will enrich your organization's developmental and operational missions.

Program to include a Keynote Address by Jaime Casap, Business Development Manager, Google. Jaime is a member of the Google Apps for Education Team. Google Apps Education Edition is a free suite of hosted communication and collaboration applications for both educational institutions and nonprofits.

2009 Breakout Sessions include:

The Core of Your Annual Campaign: Case, Communication and Consistency
Hosted by US Airways
Moderated by Nancy Grace, Project Specialist of the ASU Lodestar Center and Principal of Graceful Fundraising LLC

Effective Board Development and Engagement
Hosted by National Bank of Arizona
Moderated by Patricia Lewis, Senior Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center

Encouraging Effective Collaboration
Hosted by The Lodestar Foundation
Moderated by Laura Bush, Manager of Curriculum Design and Innovation, ASU Lodestar Center

New Media for the Common Good
Moderated by Aaron Stiner, Advancing Philanthropy Program Manager, ASU Lodestar Center

Leveraging Your Volunteers
Hosted by American Express
Moderated by Eve Bilotas, Vice President of Resource Development, Valley of the Sun United Way

Managing Expectations of Special Events
Moderated by Marcia Mintz, Chief Development Officer, Valley of the Sun United Way

Panels Moderated by Community Partners: ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and Valley of the Sun United Way. NOTE: Breakout Session sign-up will occur the morning of the event - please arrive early for best selection. This year’s program will include an optional extension for Affinity Idea Exchanges in the following categories:

• Development Staff
• Volunteers/Board Members
• Senior Executives (15+ years of nonprofit executive experience)
• Emerging Leaders
• General Networking/Idea Exchange

Date/Time: Thursday, May 14, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Click for map)
Suggested Dress: Business Attire
Registration: Click here to register.
Cost: Nonprofit Tickets: $35 each. Corporate Tickets: $75 each. Nonprofit tickets are limited to 4 per organization. Please note that recommended attendees include Executive Directors, Senior-level Development Staff, Board Chairs/Members. Both prices include continental breakfast, general session admission, participation in 2 breakout sessions, luncheon program admission and an advance copy of the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2nd annual Giving Guide.

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Do you know a service-minded young person who wishes to gain on-the-job training and knowledge of the nonprofit sector?

Public Allies Arizona places dedicated, service-minded young people (Allies) in 10-month apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations (Partner Organizations) throughout the Phoenix community.

Public Allies Arizona is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 program year. Recognized by the Bush and Clinton administrations as a model for national service, Public Allies advances diverse young leaders, strengthens communities, nonprofits, and civic participation.

Application Deadline: May 29, 2009

Click here to learn more!
Questions? Contact Andrea Glenn at 602-496-0427 or atavilla@asu.edu.
Public Allies Arizona is an AmeriCorps program of the ASU Lodestar Center.

The Arizona Grants Access Tool and Experts Source (AzGATES) is an online database connecting those in need of funding with local, national and international sponsors who can help serve that need. More than 800 active users have already discovered AzGATES to help find the funding they need. With 900 current sponsors/funding resources, AzGATES caters specifically to Arizona residents, communities, and organizations by providing the most relevant funding opportunities possible. Access is free and includes a member profile. Sign up today! http://azgates.asu.edu.

Would you like a quick and easy way to learn more about professional development courses offered through the ASU Lodestar Center’s Nonprofit Management Institute?  Would you like to see whether Internet-based learning is right for you? You can find out by viewing two new NMI Information Sessions from the convenience of your own computer!

Information Session 1 (11 minutes) explains who takes an NMI course and for what reasons. Learn about the benefits of participating in the Nonprofit Management Institute, who teaches for NMI, and how to earn a professional certificate in nonprofit leadership and management.

Information Session 2 (7 minutes) provides more details about online versions of NMI courses. Peek inside an actual online NMI course and learn what kind of assignments to expect and how to best participate.

Click here to start now!

We welcome your feedback and would be glad to answer any further questions at 602-496-0500 or nmi@asu.edu.

Managing Volunteer Effectiveness (NMI 109)
May 8 - 9: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

Learn techniques in managing volunteers from recruitment through effective utilization within the nonprofit organization. Also examine creative recruitment, supervision, training, liabilities and budgeting for volunteer expenses and staff.

Advanced Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 113)
May 15 - 16: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day

Prerequisite: NMI 103
This course provides an in-depth study of budgeting and planning, tax issues, internal/external reporting requirements and technology for financial management.

Basic Fundraising and Resource Development (NMI 106)
June 1 - 22 (ONLINE)

One of the major challenges facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that the organization has the financial resources it needs to meet its mission and serve its constituency. Learn the basics of ethical fundraising, how to manage the philanthropic process and develop plans that will ensure the effectiveness of staff and volunteers.

Effective Supervision (NMI 104)
June 26 - 27: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day.

New supervisors and those seeking enhancement of supervisory effectiveness will gain insight on being an effective supervisor based on self-assessment and practical skill development. Review employment laws, behaviorally based interviewing, performance management, coaching and counseling, confident delegation and employee recognition and retention strategies.

All in-person courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

ASU Community Connect is soliciting feedback so that it can improve. Please send links or suggestions for how it can be better organized to asucommunity@asu.edu. ASU Community Connect (http://community.asu.edu) aggregates resources for educators, grant seekers, lifelong learners and the general public. Find resources to augment your work via the ASU Community Connect site and tell the larger community your story on the ASU Community Exchange blog. http://community.asu.edu/exchange. Thanks for helping them make their site a more useful tool!

Frederick M Pakis, co-founder of Scottsdale-based JDA Software Inc. (Nasdaq: JDAS), has been named to the Board of Directors of the Arizona Community Foundation. Since JDA Software’s inception in 1985 and his retirement in 2000, Pakis served as president, co-CEO and co-chairman of the board for various periods of time. Pakis is, or has served as, a trustee of Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Arizona Opera, Phoenix Country Day School, the state’s Nature Conservancy, and sits on the North American Advisory Board of the London Business School. He is a member of the Board of Overseers of the Fletcher School and currently serves as Chairman of the Pakis Family Foundation, a supporting organization of the Arizona Community Foundation.

The US Airways Education Foundation is seeking 2009 grant applicants for its Community Education Grant Program. The Education Foundation will award grants of $4,000 to nonprofit organizations located in the airline’s hub and focus cities of Boston, Charlotte, Las Vegas, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and Washington, DC. Eligibility includes educational programs that respond to the needs of disadvantaged or disabled children, teach or enhance social responsibility and/or enhance academic achievement for children age 18 or younger. Interested nonprofit organizations should visit http://www.usairways.com/corporategiving and click Grant Application, under the US Airways Education Foundation section, to review the complete guidelines and submit an electronic application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. The application deadline is Wednesday, July 1. For questions, please contact community.relations@usairways.com, or call 480-693-3652.

Intel employees’ commitment to communities around the world is paying off with more than $4 million of Intel Foundation volunteer matching grants. Approximately 4,500 Arizona employees volunteered over 130,000 hours in 2008 which will result in a $621,000 donation for several Arizona nonprofits.

Because Intel employees around the world reported volunteering about 1.3 million hours at schools and nonprofits during 2008, approximately 1,400 nonprofits and non-governmental agencies are receiving cash grants. About Intel Arizona:

• 10,000 employees
• Located in Chandler
• 4,500 volunteers in 2008
• +130,000 volunteer hours in 2008
• +200 nonprofit organizations will receive a grant (this does not include schools)
• +$621,000 in matching donations
• 13 organizations will receive a match of the maximum $10,000 (Altered Tails, Back-To-School Clothing Drive Association, Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association, Grand Canyon Council Troop 118, Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk, Hands on Greater Phoenix, House of Refuge East, Junior Achievement of Arizona, Save the Family Foundation of Arizona, Si Se Puede Foundation, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, the Salvation Army and Valley of the Sun United Way).

Chyro Arts Venue, in collaboration with Infinite Spectrum Productions, is offering social issues education and outreach training to young actors in middle school and high school. Using curricula developed by the Southern Center for Poverty Law, the training intends to prepare a cadre of young performing artists with the knowledge and skills necessary to represent area nonprofit agencies through the creation of social issues performance troupes. The first two sessions of this training will be offered during summer camp sessions held in June and July 2009.

Local nonprofit agencies seeking to develop arts for social change education and outreach programs can learn more by contacting Infinite Spectrum Production, Arts for Social Change Department at info@infspec.com. To register youth for the training programs, visit the training Web site, at http://www.infspec.com/camp.

YNPN hopes you join their 76 members from over 40 valley nonprofit and community organizations at their May 21 Social Networking Event, Bowling Extravaganza! Invitations to come, or visit www.ynpnphoenix.org.

May 21, Social Networking: Bowling Extravaganza, 6 – 8 p.m.
Join other YNPNers for an evening of fun! Bowl, meet friends, network, eat, drink and be merry!
Location: Squaw Peak Lanes, 3049 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

June 18, Professional Development Speaker, 6 - 8 p.m.
Robert Ashcraft, Director, Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and Associate Professor, School of Community Resources and Development at Arizona State University.
Location: TBD

July, Summer Break: No event

August, YNPN Phoenix Member Retreat—They want YOU there! Details, date and location TBD

All events are $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Cost includes food and beverage and, in most cases, any fees related to the event. Annual membership is $20. Nonprofit organizations who purchase three or more memberships receive a 25 percent discount on membership fees.

Events and speakers are subject to change and cancellation. Event invitations will be e-mailed at least three weeks in advance, please RSVP.

For more information visit http://www.ynpnphoenix.org/. Check out their Facebook page, view their LinkedIn profile, or follow them on Twitter. Questions? E-mail info@ynpnphoenix.org.

Are you interested in a group where you can share ideas and brainstorm with other nonprofit executive directors/managers, designed to address and resolve the issues and challenges you face in managing your organization on a daily basis? If so, then the Nonprofit Executives Mastermind Group may be exactly what you're looking for!

Sharon L. Mikrut is accepting up to eight executive directors/managers who want to participate in this Nonprofit Executives Mastermind Group. The dates, times, and agendas for this four week group are as follows:

Thursday May 7: 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Pacific time.
Topic: Developing and Sustaining Collaborative Relationships with Other Organizations

Thursday May 14: 6 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Pacific time.
Topic: Creative Resource Development

The cost of joining this Mastermind Group is $60.00/person for all four sessions. For those who register, additional information (including the bridgeline number, as all meetings will be conducted via the telephone) will be forthcoming.

Please RSVP by April 21. Act now as this group is limited to only eight participants. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Sharon at 520-219-4576, or e-mail Sharon@createitcoaching.org.

Coach Sharon L. Mikrut, MSW, CTACC
Executive and Life Coach
Create It! Coaching
Sharon@createitcoaching.org
http://www.createitcoaching.org

The Arizona Community Foundation invites you to join them for ACF Basics. This free, ongoing workshop is intended to familiarize nonprofit organizations with ACF’s grantmaking procedures, and provide information about ACF’s current initiatives and funding opportunities. Topics include:

• Funding priorities
• Grant cycles
• Eligibility requirements
• Components of ACF’s online grant application
• The grant application review process

Date/Time: Held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Upcoming sessions include:

• May 27
• June 24
• July 22

Location: Arizona Community Foundation Office (2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix)
RSVP to Mallory Holguin at mholguin@azfoundation.org or call 602-682-2062. Seating is limited. Please remember to indicate which session you plan to attend.

Stand out in the job market. Enhance your career. Enrich your knowledge. For only $10 per session you can gain CEU credits and valuable insight from content experts in the areas of major giving, Web site fundraising and planned gifts. Free to AFP members.

July 8, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Forty Ways to Maximize Fundraising Through Your Web site Presented by Allan Pressel, Founder and CEO of CharityFinders

December 9, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
How to Have Conversations With Donors About Planned Gifts Presented by Kathryn W. Miree, author, consultant, past president of the National Committee on Planned Giving and editorial advisory board chair of The Journal of Gift Planning.

Register at http://www.afpaz.org/ to reserve your space. If you have any questions e-mail them at admin@afpaz.org or call 480-947-3459. Payment is due at the door on the day of the audio conference. They accept cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.

Location: All three audio conferences will be held at Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, 2419 W. 14th Street, Tempe. Parking is available all around the building; upon entry, sign in at the security desk. Signs will then direct you to the exact conference room and a member of the Education Committee will be there to greet you.

The Be More Awards applauds the outstanding, and many times unrecognized, achievements of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations were invited to apply for a Be More Award in any of the five award categories ranging from outstanding marketing initiatives (Be More Informed), exceptional educational outreach (Be More Knowledgeable), innovative organization endeavors (Be More Brilliant), extraordinary fundraising and event efforts (Be More Entertaining) and commitment to arts and cultural awareness (Be More Creative). In addition to these five categories, the People's Choice Poll award allowed the community to vote for their favorite nonprofit. A panel of independent judges reviewed the applications and also determined the Nonprofit of the Year and Judges' Choice Award.

The Be More Awards finalists are:

Be More Brilliant
Outstanding Achievement in Innovation
Presented by APS
Gabriel's Angels
Gabriel's Dream, Inc.
Waste Not, Inc

Be More Entertaining
Outstanding Achievement in Special Events
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation
UMOM New Day Centers

Be More Knowledgeable
Outstanding Achievement in Educational Outreach
Presented by Intel
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Community Outreach and Advocacy for Refugees
Highlands Center for Natural History

Be More Informed
Outstanding Achievement in Marketing
Presented by SCF Arizona
Native Health (Native American Community Health Center)
Phoenix Animal Care Coalition (PACC911)
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center

Be More Creative
Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Culture
Presented by Wells Fargo
Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
Free Arts of Arizona
Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children

Be More Humble
The People's Choice Award
Presented by The UPS Store
100 Club of Arizona
Girl Scouts - Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc.
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center

Be More Encouraged
The Judges'; Choice Award
Presented by The UPS Store
ICAN
Kitchen on the Street, Inc.
St. Joseph the Worker

Be More Unstoppable
The Nonprofit Organization of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Free Arts of Arizona
Highlands Center for Natural History
Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children
Waste Not, Inc.

Join Eight for the Be More Awards Luncheon and Awards Ceremony to find out the winners!

Location: Camelback Inn: 5402 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85253.
Date: Thursday, May 7
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Be More Awards Luncheon Tickets
$75 per person
$1,250 Be More Involved Table of 10
$1,750 Be More Engaged Table of 10
$2,500 Be More Generous Table of 10

To purchase tickets or a table go to http://www.azpbs.org/bemore
For more information, please call 602-496-9614 or e-mail Eightevents@asu.edu.

Managing Volunteer Effectiveness (NMI 109)
May 8 - 9: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

Learn techniques in managing volunteers from recruitment through effective utilization within the nonprofit organization. Also examine creative recruitment, supervision, training, liabilities and budgeting for volunteer expenses and staff.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Please join the Arizona Community Action Association for an exciting event with diverse speakers, panels, and innovative workshops that address the challenges and opportunities facing Arizona's community action agencies and human service providers. Presenters include:

• The interim director of the Department of Economic Security, Linda Blessing, will offer a keen perspective on social and human services
• Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kristin K. Mayes will deliver insight into the regulatory environment and low income households
• Sevak Kahlsa will serve as a keynote presenter, offering a unique insight into wellness and personal growth.

• Weatherization PLUS Renewables in Arizona
• ROMA - Results Oriented Management and Accountability — How To Make Yourself Look Good!
• United Way Financial Stability Summit Review
• Office Safety and Keeping Your Cool at Work
• Earned Income Tax Credit — Building Wealth, Assets, and Families!
• How does my program look to funders?
• Wellness and You!

For more information about the conference, visit http://www.azcaa.org/events

15 Rules To Survive and Thrive . . . to be successful in your development career. Take some time and enhance your professional career - plan to join the Arizona Fundraising Professionals for an interactive and insightful 90-minute interactive workshop with Stuart Smith, FAHP, CFRE. Back by popular demand, this workshop will:

• Explore the “15 Rules To Survive and Thrive” as observed and developed by Stu during his 40 year career, with a special focus on his 27 year tenure as president and CEO of the Samaritan Foundation and its successor, Banner Health Foundation. Stu served as president and CEO of the health system foundation from 1979 through 2005.
• Learn the leadership skills every successful development officer must have, as lived by Stu through the bumps, bruises and triumphs in 27 years of increasing development and management responsibility with the same employer.

Stu has 40 years of experience in resource development. From small organizations to the large and complex, he has experienced them all. Currently he is a managing director of BrakeleyBriscoe Inc, a national fundraising/counseling firm, in addition to forming his own small consulting practice: Not for Profit Resource, LLC.

Date/Time: Thursday, May 14, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Location: Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, 400 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, Arizona
Cost: $20 for members, $35 for non-members, $5 for students
To register: Please visit http://afpgreateraz.afpnet.org/UpcomingEvents.aspx
For more info: Call Robbi or Karolyn at the AFP Greater Arizona Chapter, 480-947-3459

Connecting the Valley's Nonprofit Sector to the Valley's Business Community

During these uncertain times, do not miss this opportunity to connect with Valley business leaders and participate in executive level, educational sessions that will enrich your organization's developmental and operational missions.

Program to include a Keynote Address by Jaime Casap, Business Development Manager, Google. Jaime is a member of the Google Apps for Education Team. Google Apps Education Edition is a free suite of hosted communication and collaboration applications for both educational institutions and nonprofits.

2009 Breakout Sessions include:

The Core of Your Annual Campaign: Case, Communication and Consistency
Hosted by US Airways
Moderated by Nancy Grace, Project Specialist of the ASU Lodestar Center and Principal of Graceful Fundraising LLC

Effective Board Development and Engagement
Hosted by National Bank of Arizona
Moderated by Patricia Lewis, Senior Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center

Encouraging Effective Collaboration
Hosted by The Lodestar Foundation
Moderated by Laura Bush, Manager of Curriculum Design and Innovation, ASU Lodestar Center

New Media for the Common Good
Moderated by Aaron Stiner, Advancing Philanthropy Program Manager, ASU Lodestar Center

Leveraging Your Volunteers
Hosted by American Express
Moderated by Eve Bilotas, Vice President of Resource Development, Valley of the Sun United Way

Managing Expectations of Special Events
Moderated by Marcia Mintz, Chief Development Officer, Valley of the Sun United Way

Panels Moderated by Community Partners: ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and Valley of the Sun United Way. NOTE: Breakout Session sign-up will occur the morning of the event - please arrive early for best selection. This year’s program will include an optional extension for Affinity Idea Exchanges in the following categories:

• Development Staff
• Volunteers/Board Members
• Senior Executives (15+ years of nonprofit executive experience)
• Emerging Leaders
• General Networking/Idea Exchange

Date/Time: Thursday, May 14, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Click for map)
Suggested Dress: Business Attire
Registration: Click here to register.
Cost: Nonprofit Tickets: $35 each. Corporate Tickets: $75 each. Nonprofit tickets are limited to 4 per organization. Please note that recommended attendees include Executive Directors, Senior-level Development Staff, Board Chairs/Members. Both prices include continental breakfast, general session admission, participation in 2 breakout sessions, luncheon program admission and an advance copy of the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2nd annual Giving Guide.

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Creating a Fundraising Program that Works! Enjoy a hands-on workshop while learning dynamic, current information that can be put to immediate use. All workshop attendees will receive valuable handouts for future reference. The Best of Fundraising is presented by veteran fundraisers Diana Hoyt and Bill Harrison. Both Hoyt and Harrison are Certified Fund Raising Executives (CFRE) and have a combined 60 plus years of experience in fundraising.

Workshop participants will enjoy a high-energy overview of:

• The Nuts and Bolts of Annual Giving
• Creating a Successful Fundraising Team
• The Fun and Profit of Special Events
• Where the Money Is – The Power of Individual Donors

Date: Friday, May 15th
Time: 8:15 registration; 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Phoenix - Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, 400 E. Monroe, Room 157
Price: $75 per person. Additional people attending from the same organization $55 each.
To Register: Call 602-265-6680

Advanced Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 113)
May 15 - 16: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday

Prerequisite: NMI 103
This course provides an in-depth study of budgeting and planning, tax issues, internal/external reporting requirements and technology for financial management.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Building Blocks For An Unbeatable Proposal Budget - Guaranteed!

Worthy grant proposals often don't make the final cut because the proposal budget is poorly put together. However, crafting a budget that clearly and accurately reflects all the resources your program needs is not a complex or mysterious process! In this workshop you'll learn the principles of mission-driven budgeting and practice applying those principles to a real-life scenario, as you build a detailed proposal budget step-by-step. You'll learn how grantmakers evaluate budgets - and what your budget says about your organization. And you'll work with simple but powerful tools to help you organize your financial information in the clearest, most compelling way. In this workshop you will:

• Understand the importance of a sound, detailed, mission-driven budget as both a key proposal component and a planning and management tool
• Learn how the concept of "total-value budgeting" supports your project planning and management - and simplifies the process of building a proposal budget
• Learn what you need to know about "in-kind," match, valuing volunteer time, indirect or administrative costs, and much more
• Learn the easy-to-follow, step-by-step process guaranteed to result in an unbeatable proposal budget
• Work with - and take home - planning tools that will guide you through the process start to finish - guaranteed!

Date: May 19
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: Phoenix - Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, 400 E. Monroe, Room 157
Price: $55
To Register: Click here.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation Presents: Grant Writing 101 For Dummies - and Everyone Else!
Attention: Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, Government Agencies, and Churches! This session is designed to give volunteers, board members, program staff, and others a detailed overview of how to research and write winning corporate and foundation grant proposals. Supportive instruction includes: How to find grant funding opportunities; how to write multiple types of grant request formats; how to craft a winning proposal narrative; what funders want to fund; in-kind and direct costs in your budget - what do they mean?; why grant proposals are rejected; follow-up expectations from funders; and 40 tips to winning a phenomenal grant award. Trainer: Dr. Bev Browning, author of Grant Writing For Dummies.

Date/Time: May 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Payson Public Library
Address: 328 N. McLane Rd
View and Download Registration form and Directions at http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us (Click on Payson, AZ - May 21); or call 480-768-7400.

Calling All Nonprofits: Increase Your Volunteer Base and Raise Visibility. Executive directors or other designated decision makers of local nonprofit organizations are invited to attend this informational and inspirational event featuring a well-known speaker and MC, Mary Jo West. There is no better way to help those in need than to grow your organization and share with the community on how it can be involved. With the current state of the economy, this is more important than ever. Now there’s a way to do both. All Valley nonprofits are invited to come together and participate in a special Nonprofit Community Expo on May 28. “Choose to Help - Golden Rule In Action” is being organized to give you the forum you need to garner support for your organization’s vital mission. In short, they’re bringing the community to you. Whether your organization shelters the homeless, feeds the hungry, trains those in need of jobs, or protects our youngest community residents—all groups in need of funding and resources can tell their story and touch the community at this one day “Choose to Help - Golden Rule in Action” event. Governor Jan Brewer will speak, urging the community to support nonprofits during these challenging times. This is a must-do event for everyone who cares about those in need. Don’t be left out!

Expo Date/Time: Thursday, May 28, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Exhibit Building
Cost: Free Admission to the Public - Free Parking
Booth Pricing: Booths are available for only $75 (basic) or $125 (with electricity). Participating groups must be either a nonprofit or government agency that provides human services for those in need.
Booth registration form:http://www.goldenruleinaction.org/register/ .
Booth Registration Deadline: May 18th.

Kick-off Breakfast: May 12, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast Location: Café Eden on the Pilgrim Rest Campus, 1401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix

If you would like to participate, visit http://www.goldenruleinaction.org for more information, to register for a booth, or to sign up for the May 12th Kick-off continental breakfast. Alternately, contact: Anne Taylor, AZ Interfaith Movement, 602-261-6703; or Roxy Rocker, One Stop Center, 480-497-0350 ext 237.

Event Sponsors: AZ Broadcasters Association, AZ Community Action Association, AZ Department of Economic Security, AZ Interfaith Movement, Barclay Communications, City of Phoenix, Dept. of Faith Based Initiatives, The Collaboration for a New Century, Community Information and Referral, Community Ministries, eCorridor, Footprints, Glover Designs, Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism, Human Services Campus, Phoenix Lodestar Resource Day Center, Madison Street Veteran’s Association, Mesa United Way, NPTV, Channel 44.4, One Stop Center, Gilbert, Partnership for Community Development, Valley of the Sun United Way.

Basic Fundraising and Resource Development (NMI 106)
June 1 - 22 (ONLINE)

One of the major challenges facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that the organization has the financial resources it needs to meet its mission and serve its constituency. Learn the basics of ethical fundraising, how to manage the philanthropic process and develop plans that will ensure the effectiveness of staff and volunteers.

Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

With a new administration in Washington, things are changing. How will the turnover affect the nonprofit sector and your fundraising efforts?

Join AFP as they welcome Tim Delaney, President and CEO, National Council of Nonprofits, as he shares the inside scoop from Washington. Tim will discuss what his organization is doing to lobby the government on your behalf. He’ll give a heads-up on accessing resources that will help nonprofits cope with the economy. He’ll answer questions on parts of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and its opportunities for grant funds, Arizona’s involvement with federal stimulus funds, and proposed tax changes for charitable contributions.

About Tim Delaney:
Tim Delaney, former president of Valley Leadership, began his legal career at valley law firm, Perkins Coie Brown and Bain PA, and was appointed in 1995 as Arizona’s solicitor general. In 2001, Tim created the Center for Leadership, Ethics and Public Service, an independent nonprofit, where he worked with more than 22,000 people across the country, championing positive ethics, advancing civic engagement, and promoting democracy. In 2008, he moved to the National Council.

Sponsored by Solutions Marketing and Consulting LLC and Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Networking, Luncheon and Presentation
Cost: $30 Members (AFP and Alliance), $35 Non-Members
Location: Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Hotel - 340 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, 85004
Register: http://www.afpaz.org/

Planned Round Table of Arizona announces its 15th annual summer forum: “Finding Opportunities When the Sky is Falling.” The summer forum is an intensive, full-day conference. There are two tracks of programming. One track is specifically designed for those who are new to planned giving, or perhaps serve on a board of directors. The second track is for professionals in the industry, seeking an energizing and inspiring set of topics to push their knowledge and advance the tools needed for building a successful career in planned giving and estate planning.

Date: June 4, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Orange Tree Golf Resort: 10601 North 56th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254 (East of Tatum Boulevard, Slightly North of Shea Boulevard).
To learn more, or to register, visit: http://www.pgrtaz.org/SummerForum.html.
Register Now – Don’t Miss the Early Bird Deadline of April 30th!

The Grant Writing Training Foundation presents: Federal Grants 101 - Writing to Win Uncle $am’s Money. This workshop will teach you what it’s like to read and score grant applications once they’re submitted for funding review. Did you ever wonder what happens once you mail your grant application? What exactly is the peer review process? How can one grant application be awarded funding and another is rejected when both grant applicants filled out all of the forms and followed the instructions for writing the narrative? This dynamic session will take you through the grant application peer review process. Working alone and in small peer review teams, Dr. Beverly A. Browning will show you how to:

• Identify technical errors that can eliminate your grant application prior to reaching the peer review process.
• Spot weaknesses in the grant application narrative.
• Write objective feedback for failed grant applicants.
• Come to a group consensus on approvals and rejections.
• Turn weaknesses into strengths

These skills can carry over to your own grant writing efforts and improve your chances of winning a highly competitive grant award.

Date/Time: June 5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: FIBCO Family Services, Inc. - The Hope Center, 1141 E. Jefferson Street
For more information: Visit http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us (Click on Metro Phoenix - June 5); or call 480-768-7400.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation Presents: Grant Writing 101 For Dummies - and Everyone Else!
Attention: Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, Government Agencies, and Churches! This session is designed to give volunteers, board members, program staff, and others a detailed overview of how to research and write winning corporate and foundation grant proposals. Supportive instruction includes: How to find grant funding opportunities; how to write multiple types of grant request formats; how to craft a winning proposal narrative; what funders want to fund; in-kind and direct costs in your budget - what do they mean?; why grant proposals are rejected; follow-up expectations from funders; and 40 tips to winning a phenomenal grant award. Trainer: Dr. Bev Browning, author of Grant Writing For Dummies.

Date/Time: June 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Glendale Adult Center
Address: 5970 West Brown, Glendale (north of Main Library)
View and Download Registration form Directions at http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us (Click on Glendale, AZ - June 26); or call 480-768-7400.

Effective Supervision (NMI 104)
June 26 - 27: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day.

New supervisors and those seeking enhancement of supervisory effectiveness will gain insight on being an effective supervisor based on self-assessment and practical skill development. Review employment laws, behaviorally based interviewing, performance management, coaching and counseling, confident delegation and employee recognition and retention strategies.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation presents: Faith-Based Grants 101. This workshop will educate ministers, church members and volunteers on how to position their religious organizations for mainstream grant seeking. From the renewed federal faith-based initiatives to foundation grantmakers, Dr. Bev Browning, author of Faith-Based Grants: Aligning Your Church to Receive Abundance and Grant Writing For Dummies will teach you how to find grant moneys, how to make your organization more eligible to receive grant awards, and what you need to know and write in a winning grant application to both private and public sector grantmakers. You will also be introduced to a long checklist of capacity-building steps that a potential grant applicant must be led through before entering the grant seeking arena for faith-based projects (ministries and community outreach).

Date/Time: July 17, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: FIBCO Family Services, Inc. - The Hope Center
Address: 1141 E. Jefferson Street – Phoenix
View and Download Registration form Directions at http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us (Click on Metro Phoenix - July 17); or call 480-768-7400.

This year’s statewide conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), hosted by the Northern Arizona Chapter, will be held in Flagstaff, August 5 - 7. It begins with a pre-conference from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, which will focus on the basics of fundraising. This one-day session is perfect for those new to the fundraising profession and for those looking for a dynamic refresher. The sessions include annual giving, major gifts, stewardship, capital campaigns, endowment and planned giving. The four presenters are Brian Bateman, Alice Ferris, Bill Harrison and Kristi Edwards, and all hold fundraising certification. There will also be an Arizona corporation and foundation roundtable featuring diverse speakers.

Date/Time: August 5 – 7, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff. The preconference will be held at the same location.
Cost: Early registration for “Fundraising 101: An Overview of Charitable Giving” is $99 (including lunch) and ends July 8, after which the registration fee is $130.
For more information, or to register: contact Kristi Edwards at (928) 708-9632, or e-mail kedwards@azfoundation.org.

Description: Phoenix-based Arizona Association of Community Health Centers (AACHC) is looking for an experienced executive leader to engage board members, community leaders and government officials. The focus of this role is on producing results aligned with the AACHC mission: to advocate for the health care interests of the medically underserved and uninsured.

Qualifications: Creativity and willingness to take on challenges, along with the ability to stay focused when conditions change, will be imperative to success within this 23-person organization. AACHC requires a proven coalition-builder who is action-oriented, resourceful, confident and accountable. Proactivity, a sense-of-urgency, results-focus and love of pressure are assets in this role. Experience in engaging the board and aligning staff for effective outcomes is key.

How to Apply: Send your resume/CV to Nadine@HRCompassLLC.com. For more information visit http://www.AACHC.org.

Description: Motivated leader and fundraiser wanted for the valley’s premier leadership development nonprofit.

Qualifications: Must have demonstrated experience with corporate, personal, and foundation fund development, as well as management of earned-income programs. Must be a capable nonprofit administrator with strong public speaking skills. Must be able to lead and participate in collaborative decision-making. A college degree and 5-10 years work experience are required.

To Apply: Send resume, references, and letter of interest expressing salary requirements to: Valley Leadership Executive Director Search, 4020 N. 20th Street, Suite 202, Phoenix, Arizona 85016-6028. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2009. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Description: Scottsdale Cultural Council (SCC) seeks nominations and applications for the position of Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), Director and Vice President of SCC.

The Director of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art reports to the President and CEO of the Scottsdale Cultural Council. The Director is the principal representative of SMoCA at the SCC, to all levels of city government, the arts/museum community, the media, business, and the general public. The Council seeks a seasoned leader of vision and integrity with a background in contemporary art, talented at inspiring consensus, and who can work in partnership with all levels of stakeholders to carry out the mission of SMoCA. Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of the current world of contemporary art and an awareness of its latest developments, stylistic trends and movements. The abilities to grow and lead the museum division will ideally be informed by a passion for, and knowledge of, the arts and humanities, and a compelling desire to involve communities in cultural experiences through culturally diverse programming. Candidates must have excellent communications, interpersonal, and written skills, as well as managerial abilities and proven public speaking skills. Participation in fundraising activities and initiatives will be a key responsibility. Other qualifications for the position include, but are limited to:

• A master's degree, or equivalent, in a related field is required, and a doctorate is highly desirable.
• Minimum ten years’ contemporary art curatorial experience at a senior management level.
• Demonstrated accomplishments and achievements in the area of exhibitions, scholarly art publications, arts education programming, fundraising, audience development, budgeting, and working with volunteers.
• Leadership skills in managing and inspiring a staff of 20-25.
• Ability to work effectively, and relate confidently with top-level executives in the private and public sectors.
• Possess an extensive network of contacts with museum curators, directors, and artists in the contemporary and visual arts.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to Resumes@sccarts.org, or contact Valerie James at 480-874-4616 for more information.

Description: Northland Cares is a small, nonprofit HIV/AIDS clinic in Prescott serving several counties in Northern Arizona. Its mission is to “increase the quality of life of people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.” The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising all components of this clinic including:

• Oversight of medical, behavioral health and case management services.
• Managing/reporting/preparing an annual budget and accounting for payroll, expenses and donor records.
• Supervise employees and support three contracted medical health providers.
• Develop and implement clinic policies and procedures.
• Comply with government and grant funding requirements.

Qualifications: An associate’s degree and two years’ experience in supervision of medical organization, with a preference for HIV/AIDS clinical experience. Experience with nonprofit organizations. Experience operating according to government and private funding regulations.

How to Apply: Please direct inquiries and application letter with resume to:
Kevin Keighron, Board President
Northland Cares
3112 Clearwater Drive, Suite A
Prescott, AZ 86304
Northlandcaresrecruiter@gmail.com

Description: Discover the YMCA as a place to build a business career and an enriched life. The South Mountain YMCA is looking for a full-time branch business manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, motivated individual to join a team of committed staff to manage business operations. Under the guidance of the executive director, the business manager will be responsible for monitoring branch deposits, payables, payroll, and assist with board of directors and the Strong Kids Campaign functions. This person will also run daily, weekly and monthly reports regarding income, expense, membership and program participation. This position will also require monitoring of the member service collections. Responsibilities include: supervision of staff and volunteers, fiscal development and management, planning and promotion of all YMCA programs.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have excellent communication and organizational skills and must be multi-task oriented. YMCA experience is a plus; computer skills are a must. A college degree (or equivalent) in a related field is required.

How to Apply: For more information about this position, or to apply, please contact Dawn Long at 602-257-5123, or e-mail dlong@vosymca.org.

Description: DC Ranch is a 4,400-acre community located adjacent to McDowell Sonoran Preserve in north Scottsdale. Developed by DMB Associates, Inc., and designed to protect the architectural and environmental integrity of the region, the community is now celebrating 11 years of engaged desert living. The DC Ranch Community Council is a nonprofit entity tasked with building community and creating an extraordinary lifestyle experience for residents.

The event and volunteer coordinator at DC Ranch is instrumental in ensuring the facilitation of successful public events, programs and volunteer activities produced by the DC Ranch Community Council. Playing an essential administrative role to the event and volunteer director, this position will assist in a variety of capacities, including managing logistics for public events, recruiting volunteers, and identifying volunteer needs for various DC Ranch related activities.

This position will also staff the welcome desk at The Homestead Community Center. As the primary point of contact at The Homestead, this individual is responsible for creating positive first impressions, anticipating needs, and building relationships with residents and guests. For more information on this position, or the DC Ranch Community Council, visit http://www.dcranch.com.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have knowledge of customer service and general office procedures/operations; basic computer skills in Microsoft Office environment; and community relations instincts. Preferred candidates will have a college degree with a concentration in Nonprofit Management, or equivalent industry training.

To Apply: E-mail resume and letter of interest to jennifer.clark@dcranch.com.

Banner Health Foundation supports the not-for-profit Banner Health and its hospitals, facilities, and health and wellness services by managing a variety of donor relations programs. They seek the following professionals to help them continue their commitment to providing excellent care:

*Director for Funds Development Grants*
This position is responsible for raising gifts to support the mission, vision and priorities of Banner Health by raising funds through cultivating and soliciting the support of corporations, corporate foundations and private foundations. Job ID 63117

*Director for Funds Development Major Giving*
This position is responsible for planning and implementing major gift strategies using work plans and stewardship plans, identifying and evaluating potential donors and designing and implementing prospect cultivation and soliciting strategies for the entire fund development team. Job ID 63118

Requirements for above positions:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and eight years’ direct major gift experience
• Highly effective communication and computer skills
• CFRE certification preferred

*Fund Development Program Manager Physician/Employee Giving*
Take responsibility for raising significant funds to support Banner Health programs and services by building a philanthropy culture with Banner Health employees. This position plays a crucial role in the implementation and launch of first-ever Banner Health employee giving campaign and will plan and manage targeted Physician Giving Campaigns throughout Banner Health. Job ID 63119

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and 2-3 years of fundraising experience with an emphasis on individual and annual gifts.
• Experience in team leadership and program management, and familiarity with fundraising software to track donors and measure progress against goals
• CFRE certification preferred

Banner Health has all of the benefits that come from working with a large healthcare system, like tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities, and other benefits. Plus, their hospitals are outstanding, updated, high quality facilities with the latest technological advances. If you’re looking for a career with great benefits that makes your future a priority, look to Banner Health.

How to Apply: visit http://www.BannerHealth.com/Careers, or for more information, contact Elizabeth McKinney at elizabeth.mckinney@bannerhealth.com. EOE/AA

Banner Health is a 2009 recipient of the prestigious Gallup Great Workplace Award, making it one of only 23 major organizations in the world to be recognized for their extraordinary ability to create an engaged workplace culture.

Description: The Grand Canyon Association (GCA), a nonprofit partner of Grand Canyon National Park, is seeking a director of development to lead GCA in expanding and developing its fundraising capacity. The director will have a unique opportunity to work with the executive director, the board of directors and Grand Canyon National Park leadership to build a new development program and revitalize efforts to support initiatives of the park. This position will be based in Flagstaff, Arizona. A complete job description is attached and also available at http://www.grandcanyon.org/.

Qualifications: Candidates for this position should have at least five years’ experience managing a comprehensive development program, with proven experience in strategic planning, major gifts, membership acquisition and development, and corporate and foundation giving.

How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Executive Director, Grand Canyon Association, PO Box 399, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, or e-mail information to: Lbegishie@grandcanyon.org. Application review will begin on May 11 and will remain open until filled.

Description: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (SCPA) seeks a ticketing and patron services manager responsible for the planning, organizing, managing and evaluation of the ticket and patron services sales activities, including the “front line” of patron interaction with the Scottsdale Cultural Council’s (SCC) operating divisions and SCC managed facilities. Salary commensurate with experience. Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all information dissemination and ticket sales for events presented by other organizations who present events at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and other Cultural Council managed facilities and events.
• Create and maintain a training program for ticketing and patron services staff to achieve patron services and transaction quality, increasing sales through in-bound and out-bound calls, cross-selling and up-selling for tickets, membership and annual fund sales.
• Manage all aspects of setting up events in Tessitura, including event set-up and hardware maintenance.
• Represent the interests and perspective of patrons to all departments and all levels of management within the Scottsdale Cultural Council.
• Design work procedures, including execution of renewal campaign, series and subscription sales, single-ticket, membership and annual fund sales, in-bound and out-bound calls, cross-selling and up-selling, work schedules, and providing a high level of customer service.
• Propose and design tracking reports, analyses and studies of patron participation satisfaction.
• Responsible for maintaining quality control measures to assure the security and integrity of department records and financial sales processes.
• Understanding of SQL preferred.

Qualifications: Required experience and education:

• BA degree and experience related to business, marketing or arts management.
• Professional experience with a focus on in-bound/out-bound sales and patron services, ticket and patron services management, including demonstrated experience in employee training, is essential.
• Tessitura and SQL reporting writing a plus.

How to Apply: To apply visit: http://www.sccarts.org/employment. EOE.

Description: Under the supervision of the director of student services, and in collaboration with the student services team, assists in the recruitment coordination, and implementation of student service programs, specifically working to increase student achievement, and student and family access to post-secondary opportunities. Assists in the development and implementation of outreach and marketing strategies to maximize student recruitment and retention; identify and address students’ obstacles to academic achievement; increase community awareness and involvement; and encourage students to achieve post-secondary education. This position is responsible for liaising with school staff, post-secondary institutions, military recruiter business leaders, community organizations, parents/family, and community members to keep students in school and encourage students to achieve post-secondary education. $14/hr, grant period ends August 31, with possible 1 year renewal.

Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree in Social Services, Behavioral Health or related field (bachelor’s preferred).
• One year prior work experience (two years preferred) in job and business development, employment training or counseling, or related work.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and clearance/approval from corporate auto insurer.
• Must be able to see/read a computer monitor screen.
• Must be able to lift and carry 15 pounds.
• Must be able to drive a car and travel as required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Angela Lee at 520-806-4670, or e-mail alee@ppep.org

Description: The New Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for youth and families by providing therapeutic behavioral health and education programs. Since 1970, The New Foundation has been helping teens and families live healthier, more successful lives by creating “a new foundation” for growth and recovery. Teens and families can soon discover a new world of possibility and opportunity. Please visit their Web site at http://www.thenewfoundation.org to learn more about them!

The New Foundation is currently seeking a unit coordinator. Unit coordinators directly supervise behavioral health technicians. Unit coordinators are responsible for overseeing the daily programming of the assigned programs. Unit coordinators serve as a role model to their clients and staff - providing direct guidance and ongoing supervision/training. This position will be responsible for program-specific intakes, including initial assessments and treatment planning. This position requires a significant amount of internal case management.

Qualifications: The unit coordinator will have a general knowledge of individual and group therapy approaches through the utilization of the Strengths Model. The following are also required for this position:

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
• Three years’ experience in behavioral health or a closely related field.
• Supervisory experience, preferred.
• 21 years of age
• Clear driving record/AZ Driver’s license
• Eligible for fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

How to Apply: Please submit resumes to hr@thenewfoundation.org, include the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Description: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona is a leading mentoring organization in the United States. They match adult volunteer mentors to children in need of a positive adult role model. They seek a part-time Program Specialist for Northern Gila County in Payson. This position is responsible for interviewing and enrolling volunteers and children in their mentoring program, then providing ongoing support to those matches.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must be able to assess and document effectively, be self-motivated, highly organized, adept at time management, and highly skilled at verbal communication. A bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ professional experience is required. A Social Service degree or a degree in a related field is preferred. The successful candidate will also possess the following skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Knowledge of relationship dynamics and the ability to provide guidance to a mentor/mentee relationship
• Ability to prioritize and manage a caseload
• The ability to work a flexible schedule.

How to Apply: Please send resume to hiringmanager@bbbsaz.org, attn: Kelly A. Bullock, VP of Finance and Administration. Due to the high volume of applicants, phone calls will not be accepted.

Description: Peer Solutions is pleased to announce a full-time job opening for a Stand and Serve Program Coordinator to support schools, families and communities in Tempe and Phoenix and their new coalition, the Stand and Serve Central Corridor Initiative, in collaboration with the Metro light rail and many other partners. Compensation for this position is 30-32K with benefits and room for advancement. Stand and Serve activities include:

1. Weekly S&S meetings during lunch at five High Schools
2. Weekly after school S&S peer education projects with six Elementary/Middle Schools
3. Monthly outreach campaigns, Focus Fridays, coalition building and peer education training
4. On-going service projects, summer programs, workshops and evaluation
5. Peer Solutions is hosting a club at ASU linked to all campuses

How to Apply: A full job description with application process may be found on the home page of http://PeerSolutions.org.

Description: Save the Family, an east valley nonprofit that provides transitional housing programs for homeless families with children is seeking a full-time case manager. This position is responsible for assisting a low caseload of 15 families in becoming financially, personally, and parentally self-sufficient. Salary: DOE. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance policies.

Qualifications: Knowledge of community resources is necessary and bilingual skills are a plus. A bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field is required.

How to Apply: If interested in this position, please e-mail resume to lauras@savethefamily.org. EOE.

Description:

*Operations/Billing Manager*
Dynamic opportunity for an effective, efficient manager with excellent organizational and computer skills and an analytical focus. Responsible for managing the operations of a Behavioral Health Out-Patient clinic, submission and reimbursement of claims billed under NAC provider numbers and supervision of a small staff of dedicated employees. Claim track experience and knowledge is required.

*Maintenance Tech*
NAC seeks someone who is multi-skilled and knowledgeable in assessing repair needs, and who is able to perform various duties that are of average difficulty in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry repair and general maintenance. Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license.

*Behavioral Health Intake Coordinator*
Dynamic opportunity to assist individuals in intake and assessment services for an acclaimed substance abuse treatment program that blends best practices with traditional native healing. This position is responsible to maintain a professional working relationship with numerous behavioral health and social service agencies for the purpose of referring clients in/out of NAC programs. The behavioral health coordinator also supervises a small team of clinicians and a case manager. Excellent customer service skills are required.

How to Apply: Interested, qualified candidates should send a letter and resume or completed application in one of the following manners:
Direct Mail: NAC, 4520 N. Central, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Fax: 602-256-7356
Online: http://www.nativeconnections.org.

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