May 19, 2010
Welcome to the Lodestar Center Nonprofit News (LCNN). As always, we welcome your feedback and invite you to submit your news items for the next issue.
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Announcing the 2011 Collaboration Prize, a national
award designed to identify and showcase models of
collaboration among nonprofit organizations. In
2011, the Collaboration Prize will award a total
of $250,000 to the collaborations that best exemplify
the impact that can result from working together.
Each of the eight finalists will receive $12,500
and the winner will receive an additional $150,000.
Get ready to apply! The online
application process will open June 1, and close
on July 16. Eligibility criteria and details about
the selection process are available at http://www.thecollaborationprize.org.
There you also can learn more about the 2009 Prize
finalists and winners and access the Nonprofit
Collaboration Database, a resource for everyone
seeking real-life examples of how nonprofit organizations
are working together.
The Collaboration Prize was created and is funded
by The
Lodestar Foundation, in collaboration with members
of the Arizona-Indiana-Michigan
(AIM) Alliance.
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Public Allies Arizona, a program of the Lodestar
Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation,
is pleased to announce the launch of its recruitment
campaign for the program year beginning in the Fall
of 2010. Public Allies Arizona places dedicated,
service minded young people (Allies) in 10-month
full-time paid apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations
(Partner Organizations) throughout the greater Phoenix
community.
Public Allies Arizona is looking for innovative
nonprofit organizations that are seeking to expand
their human resources while committing to mentor
an emerging young nonprofit leader.
Please visit http://publicallies.asu.edu or
click on the following links to:
Partner Organization applications are due
June 23, 2010. For more information
please contact Michelle Lyons-Mayer, Program Director,
Public Allies Arizona at (602) 496-0425 or michelle.lyons-mayer@asu.edu.
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Human resource managers and board of directors need data when they set the compensation and benefits for their managers and other workers. The ASU Lodestar Center collects position-level compensation information and reports it back to the field in the form of the Compensation and Benefits Report. We invite nonprofit organizations in Maricopa and Pima counties to participate in our 2010 study. All nonprofits that complete they survey will receive a complimentary copy of the report. It will provide information on salaries and benefits for dozens of position titles, separated by organization size and type. The cost of the report to organizations that do not complete the survey will be $115. To access the online survey, go to http://www.asulodestarcentersurvey.com. To view selected pages from the 2007 report, visit http://asulodestarcentersurvey.com/sample.pdf. We look forward to hearing from you!
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The Generation Next Leadership Academy is a cohort of the Valley’s top emerging nonprofit leaders, selected through a competitive process, to participate in a program that provides them the knowledge and tools needed to take on leadership roles within the nonprofit community. This 9 month program is comprised of best practice approaches to leading and managing nonprofits - from renowned professors and practitioner instructors at ASU, as well as established nonprofit leaders from organizations that engage with the ASU Lodestar Center.
The ASU Lodestar Center is proud to announce that
it is now accepting applications for the third cohort
of Generation Next! To become a member of this exciting
2010-11 class of nonprofit leaders, make sure to
return the application and required documentation no
later than June 14! For more information
please call Laura Capello at 602-496-1060, or e-mail laura.capello@asu.edu.
To download an application, click
here.
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Do you want to get paid for making a difference in your community? Public Allies Arizona, a program offered by the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, is looking for service-minded individuals between the ages of 18-30 who are interested in making a difference in the community.
Make a career out of making a difference. Through signature AmeriCorps programming, talented young adults are identified from diverse and under-represented backgrounds who have a passion to make a difference, and are assisted in turning that passion into a viable career path.
The 10-month program consists of working full-time for a nonprofit organization addressing critical community issues, and developing leadership skills through bi-weekly trainings delivered by community leaders and ASU faculty.
Public Allies is looking for individuals who exhibit the following:
- Willingness to be coached/mentored
- Commitment
- Interest in the nonprofit sector
- A service-minded attitude
Public Allies Arizona offers the following benefits:
- Monthly stipend of $1,350
- Free health insurance
- Childcare for those who are eligible
- Student loan forbearance for loans that qualify
- An education award of $5,350 upon graduation from the program
- Development of leadership skills
- Expansion of participants’ networks to include diverse, passionate young people and community leaders
- First-hand knowledge of career opportunities in the nonprofit sector
To apply, or for more information, visit http://publicallies.asu.edu. Questions? Contact Andrea Glenn at publicallies@asu.edu or 602-496-0427.
The deadline to apply is Friday, May 28.
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Laws and Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 110)
May 21 – 22: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
Learn about the legal framework under which tax-exempt organizations operate and are regulated, including a discussion of the oversight responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies as they relate to the nonprofit sector and tax-exempt organizations. Explore legal rights and fiduciary obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of nonprofit organizations, including a discussion of conflicts of interest, private inurement, private benefit, excess benefit and self-dealing transactions. Also, learn about legal and tax implications related to fundraising, charitable giving, political activities and commercial activities of tax-exempt organizations.
Advanced Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 113)
June 4 – 5: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
This course provides an in-depth study of budgeting and planning, tax issues, internal/external reporting requirements and technology for financial management. NMI 103 is a prerequisite for this class.
Managing Volunteer Effectiveness (NMI 109)
June 11 – 12: 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.
Basic Fundraising and Resource Development
(NMI 106)
June 18 - 19: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on both days
One major challenge facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that their 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. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 126.
Effective Supervision (NMI 104)
June 25 – 26: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday;
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
In this course, you will learn how to be an effective supervisor based on self-assessment and practical skill development. You will also learn what a supervisor needs to know about employment laws, behavioral-based interviewing, performance management, coaching and counseling, confident delegation and applying motivational theory.
Advanced Fundraising & Resource Development (NMI 126)
July 16 – 17: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
Prerequisite: NMI 106
This course builds on NMI 106, to explore the structure of an effective, professional development team, the role of institutional planning in setting fundraising goals, creating an annual development plan, and preparing for and implementing capital campaigns and planned gift programs. The movement of nonprofit organizations toward earned income strategies will be discussed and various for-profit initiatives will be assessed. NMI 106 is a prerequisite for this class.
Effective Board Governance in Modern Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 111)
July 23 – 24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
This course provides a comprehensive review of contemporary board governance issues, alternatives, and recommendations. The course will include nonprofit organization success factors, board imperatives, board organization, board development, board-staff relationships, board financial management concerns, financial resource development, and stakeholder liaison.
Leadership and Ethics in the Nonprofit Sector (NMI 105)
July 30 – 31: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
Learn to implement principles and practices of effective leadership in the nonprofit sector, including lobbying, empowering staff and volunteers, and tracking emerging trends. Examine ethical challenges in nonprofit leadership.
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. |
Description: Lecturer in
Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Arizona
State University, Downtown Phoenix Campus. The
School of Community Resources and Development,
in collaboration with the ASU Lodestar Center
for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation invites
applications for a full-time, nine month lecturer
position beginning August 2010. The position
is a non-tenure track, one-year appointment with
the possibility of renewal. Responsibilities
include teaching four courses per semester at
the undergraduate level, and potentially the
graduate level, and engaging in service activities.
Possible courses include Voluntary Action and
Community Leadership, Introduction to Nonprofit
Organizations, and Managing Nonprofit Organizations
among others. The School of Community Resources
and Development has a twenty-four member faculty
and is in a period of growth, especially within
the nonprofit studies area. Please visit their
website at http://scrd.asu.edu to
learn more.
Qualifications: Required:
a master's degree in a field such as Nonprofit
Studies, Public Policy, or other closely aligned
field; undergraduate teaching experience; familiarity
with "best practices" in undergraduate
education; and knowledge of the nonprofit sector.
Desired: a Doctorate in a closely aligned
field. Preference will also be given to applicants
with: 1) experience teaching nonprofit related
classes; 2) experience teaching online courses;
3) experience working in a nonprofit organization;
4) professional engagement with students in
and out of the classroom. Applicants are expected
to give a teaching demonstration if invited
for an interview.
How to Apply: A background
check is required for employment. This position
is open until filled. To apply, e-mail a letter
of application, curriculum vitae or resume,
statement of teaching philosophy, syllabus
and course-related material for one course
you have taught, and the names, addresses and
contact information of three references to:
Lynne Kincaid, lynne.kincaid@asu.edu.
The search committee will be chaired by Dr.
Carlton Yoshioka, School of Community Resources
and Development, Arizona State University,
411 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. EOE. |
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. |
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The US Airways Education Foundation is seeking
2010 grant applicants for its Community Education
Grant Program. The Education Foundation will award
grants of $10,000 to nonprofit organizations located
in the airline's hub cities of Charlotte , Philadelphia
and Phoenix . 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 "Submit a 2010 Education Foundation Grant
Application," under the US Airways Education
Foundation section. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications
will not be accepted.
The application deadline is Thursday, July
1. For questions, please contact danielle.airey@usairways.com or
call 480-693-5737.
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On October 13th, the Arizona Center for Afterschool
Excellence will host its 9th Annual Spotlight
on Afterschool: Awards of Excellence Luncheon ,
which recognizes out-of-school time programs, staff
and leaders for all they do to support the children
and youth of Arizona.
Now is the time to turn in your nominations for
out-of-school time programs, staff, and leaders
that are making in impact in your community. Candidates
may be from nonprofits, public, private or faith-based
programs - or any other program that supports children
and youth outside of school in Arizona!
Turn in your nominations by Monday, May 31st and
put the spotlight on exceptional work in the afterschool
field! Nomination forms, guidelines, and submission
details can be found on the Arizona Center for Afterschool
Excellence website,
or by calling Caitlin King at 602.496.3308.
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Does your organization need new office furniture?
One of the SkySong companies has lightly used office
furniture they'd like to donate. It consists of
29-30 cube style work spaces, two desks, and bookshelves
for offices to choose from. Everything is housed
on Mill Avenue near Z'Tejas Grill. The organization
who takes the furniture would need to dismantle
and transport it to their new site, and it would
have to be done by June 1. They also have a Canon
B/W high volume copier for sale. Please feel free
to pass this along to anyone you might think has
a need. For details, please contact Kent Heath at
480-206-0881, or e-mail Kent.Heath@ubidyne.com.
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The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority (AZSTA)
quick grant applications are now available for
any Maricopa County agency, municipality, school
district or any other incorporated public entity,
(including any combination of the aforementioned)
or a 501(c)(3) or (c)(4) nonprofit organization,
which has been in operation for a minimum of
one calendar year. Granted funds are to be used
for sports and recreation equipment needs. All
AZSTA approved items must remain with the organization
for future use by the organization. Visit http://www.az-sta.com for
more information.
Formed as a result of voter approval of Proposition
302 in Nov. 2000, AZSTA is responsible for owning
and operating the University of Phoenix Stadium;
funding tourism promotion in Maricopa County;
funding the construction and renovation of Cactus
League Spring Training facilities; and funding
youth and amateur sports projects and programs.
Since its inception AZSTA has given more than
$11.4 million back to the community for youth
and amateur sports facilities. |
American Express welcomes the nonprofit community
to submit letters of interest for their next funding
cycle. The mission of their philanthropic giving
program is to bring to life the American Express
value of good corporate citizenship by supporting
diverse communities in which they live and work.
They do this by supporting visionary not-for-profit
organizations that are:
- Preserving and enriching their diverse cultural
heritage
- Developing new leaders for tomorrow
- Encouraging community service where American
Express employees and customers live and work.
For more information on their giving program and
how to apply, please click
here. The letter of interest submission deadline
is Thursday, July 1. |
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Alliance Grantseeker's Summer Camps are Back!
Be Cool and Stay Cool this summer by attending one
of the Alliance Summer Camps. Whether you stay in
the desert OR head up to the mountains, they have
a set of classes you WON'T want to miss. Save $20
when you purchase a Summer Camp Package, PLUS receive
TWO Alliance Grants Forum Vouchers ($50 value).
Click on the package links below for more details
and to register.
- Mogollon Rim Package, Payson
- one forum, two workshops; register by
June 7
Grants Forum
"The 90-Minute Grant Proposal"
"Online Grant Proposals, Strategies for Success"
- Sonoran Desert Package, Tucson
- three grantseeker's workshops; register by
June 9
"Budget Building"
"Partnership Pays"
"Winning Federal Funding in 2010"
- Cool Pines Package, Flagstaff
- three grantseeker's workshops; register by
June 23
"The 90-Minute Grant Proposal"
"Online Grant Proposals, Strategies for Success"
"Winning Federal Funding in 2010"
- Mountain Escape Package, Prescott
- two grantseeker's workshops; register by
July 14
"Online Grant Proposals, Strategies for Success"
"Logic Model and Evaluation Toolkit"
- Phoenician Package, Phoenix
- two grantseeker's workshops on one day; register by
August 23
"The 90-Minute Grant Proposal"
"Online Grant Proposals, Strategies for Success"
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Whether you are a seasoned PR pro,
or just learning the ropes, bring your lunch and
join the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN)
for a peer-to-peer roundtable on best practices
for promoting your nonprofit organization's community
impact.
Laura Zilverberg of Allison and Partners, a public
relations firm that manages PR and education campaigns
for nonprofit organizations, corporations and government
agencies, will be facilitating the conversation.
Make sure you join them for this interesting conversation
about public relations for nonprofits and walk away
with concrete ideas and strategies to implement
within your own organizations!
Date/Time: Thursday, May 20, 11
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: National Bank of Arizona
Corporate Center, 6001 N. 24th St., Phoenix
Cost: Free for YNPN Members, $10 suggested donation for non-members
To register, or for more information, visit http://www.ynpnphoenix.org.
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Celebrate the unsung heroes of the nonprofit community at Eight’s Third Annual Be More Awards Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. The luncheon will take place at Eight’s Downtown Phoenix Studios on Thursday, May 20 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The winners of the Eight Be More Awards and the Nonprofit Organization of the Year will be announced. Individual tickets are $75 per person. For more information, or to make your reservations, call 602-496-9614, or visit http://www.azpbs.org/bemore/.
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Flagstaff Police Department and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Flagstaff, May 20 - 21. In this class you’ll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals. This training is applicable to grant seekers across all disciplines. Multi-enrollment discounts and discounts for Grant Writing USA returning alumni are available. Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment. Tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 420MB resource CD. Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary. For more information contact Cathy Rittenhouse at 800-814-8191, e-mail cathy@grantwritingusa.com, or visit their website at http://grantwritingusa.com.
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So, you think you know the local television news
stations? Think again! During this media breakfast,
members from EACH of the five major local news
stations - 3 TV, CBS 5, FOX 10, 12 News, ABC 15
- as well as the Local News Share will be on hand
to talk about the current state of their industry
and the future as they see it.
Each panelist will detail how their station works
from sun up to sun down and provide valuable contacts
to help get your stories on air. There will also
be time for questions, best practices, horror stories
and networking. Breakfast will also be provided.
Date/Time: May 20, 7:30 a.m.
Cost:
$20 at the door; $25 for non-members at the door. Advanced
registration has closed.
Location: Nina Mason Pulliam
Conference Center at the Disability Empowerment
Center, 5025 East Washington Phoenix, AZ.
Register online by clicking
here.
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Laws and Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 110)
May 21 – 22: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
Learn about the legal framework under which tax-exempt organizations operate and are regulated, including a discussion of the oversight responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies as they relate to the nonprofit sector and tax-exempt organizations. Explore legal rights and fiduciary obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of nonprofit organizations, including a discussion of conflicts of interest, private inurement, private benefit, excess benefit and self-dealing transactions. Also, learn about legal and tax implications related to fundraising, charitable giving, political activities and commercial activities of tax-exempt organizations.
Location: 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. |
Sponsored by the Grant Writing Training Foundation, Mesa, and facilitated by Dr. Bev Browning, author of Grant Writing For Dummies, this session will teach volunteers, board members, program staff, and others 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; what in-kind and direct costs in your budget mean; why grant proposals are rejected; follow-up expectations from funders; and 40 tips to winning a phenomenal grant award.
Date/Time: May 21: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: University of Phoenix, Mesa Learning Center - 1620 S. Stapley, Mesa.
Note: This program is not affiliated with the University of Phoenix!
Fee: $129
Registration Website: http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us/.
Questions? Contact Bev at 480-768-7400. |
Does your nonprofit need a new website? Is it time to escape those Excel spreadsheets and get a real donor database? Are you trying to figure out how to build your social media presence? If so, then AZ Give Camp is for you!
AZ Give Camp is a weekend-long event where software developers, designers, and database administrators donate their time to create custom software for nonprofit organizations. They are currently seeking AZ-based nonprofit organizations that would benefit from this event.
From designers, web developers and database administrators to marketers and web strategists, AZ Give Camp assembles a team of experienced professionals – all you need to do is apply and tell them about your desired project. If your nonprofit is selected, they’ll work with you to shape it into a project that can be successfully completed during AZ Give Camp.
There have been numerous Give Camps held in cities throughout the United States, but they are proud to be hosting the first AZ Give Camp May 21st - 23rd at the Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston Street Chandler, AZ.
For more information, and to apply to be a part of AZ Give Camp, please visit them online at http://azgivecamp.org/Home.aspx and apply now!
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What is a nonprofit and should you consider starting
one? Learn a 6-step process to consider whether
you should form a nonprofit and how to create a
sustainable organization. This is Part II of a 6
hour course. Part I is not a prerequisite. Presented
by Patrick McWhortor, the President and CEO of the
Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, this workshop offers
you insights and advice from someone who started
two nonprofits in recent years and has experience
in leadership of several local and national nonprofits.
This 3-hour workshop covers:
- Basic nonprofit organizational and legal concepts
- Steps in planning the formation of a nonprofit
- Alternative approaches to serving your mission
- Resources for starting and supporting a nonprofit
- Practical advice and tips for nonprofit start-ups
Cost: $25.00, Free for Alliance
Members. Registration is Required
Date: May 26 Time: 9 am to Noon
Location: YWCA of Phoenix, 755 E Willetta St, Phoenix,
AZ 85006
Register
Now!
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It's more important than ever to stay visible
in today's increasingly "virtual" world.
That's why the Public Relations Society of America,
Phoenix Chapter, is featuring "The Art and
Science of Networking" by the Valley's resident
expert, Gelie Akhenblit, founder of NetworkingPhoenix.com.
Her brainchild is a virtual portal into all that
is happening in the city, every day, community by
community. It's a one-stop-shop for professionals,
entrepreneurs, small business owners and anyone
else looking to find networking events, chamber
of commerce mixers, useful business seminars and
leads clubs.
In her presentation to the chapter, she will answer
such questions as:
- What are the common mistakes people make when
networking and following up?
- How do you network strategically?
- Are morning or evening events better?
- What and who is a trophy?
- How do you use social media in your networking
effort?
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 26, 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Disability Empowerment
Center (DEC) 5025 E. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85034.
Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members; $45 all walk-ins
Register online by clicking
here.
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AFP Turns 50! Join AFP on Wednesday, June 2nd
when they'll be celebrating AFP's 50th Anniversary!
This special presentation will feature a look back
on AFP's history, recognition of their chapter leaders,
and an interactive panel discussion with the Valley's
leading figures in philanthropy and nonprofit. Panelists
are:
- Michael Bassoff - President,
TGen Foundation
- Pat Lewis, ACFRE - Senior
Professional-in-Residence, ASU Lodestar Center
for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation
- Paul Luna - CEO, Helios Foundation
- Carol Schilling - AFP 2008
Outstanding Philanthropist Award
To help celebrate, share your AFP experiences with
the global AFP community online, via http://www.afpnet.org/About/content.cfm?ItemNumber=4158.
Date/Time: June 2, 11:30 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet: 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12 Noon
Presentation: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Hotel
340 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004. Phone: 602-262-2500
*Parking will be validated
Cost: $30.00 - Member; $35.00 - Nonmember
Registration: Click
here to register! Please register online before 12 p.m. on June
1st. After that time, please call the office to see if seats are
available - 480-947-3459. Attendees who do not pre-register cannot be guaranteed
a lunch. "No Shows" will be billed.
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Focus On What Matters: The Path To Prosperous Gift Planning
Date: Thursday, June 3
Location: Phoenix Country Club, 7th Street and Thomas Rd.
Registration and program information is located at http://www.pgrtaz.org.
Feel free to contact Judy at 602-840-2900, or e-mail info@pgrtaz.org!
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Advanced Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 113)
June 4 – 5: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
This course provides an in-depth study of budgeting and planning, tax issues, internal/external reporting requirements and technology for financial management. NMI 103 is a prerequisite for this class.
Location: 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. |
Valley Communicators Night is Back! Phoenix PRSA
and IABC Phoenix are pleased to bring you the third
annual Valley Communicators Night. Communication
professionals are invited to network at this evening
event and have fun as the Arizona Diamondbacks take
on the Atlanta Braves. Come out to enjoy a great
game of baseball while broadening your professional
network, sharing stories and work experiences, and
reconnecting with friends and colleagues.
Ticket cost includes: Entrance to Chase Field;
Access to Valley Communicators Night VIP area in
the exclusive Diamond Club; $10 in Diamondbacks
Dollars, redeemable at participating concession
stands. The air-conditioned Diamond Club features
a bar area with big screen TVs, pool table and lounge-style
seating. Must be 21 years of age or older to enter
the Diamond Club.
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 8; Networking
starts at 5:30 p.m.,
Game begins at 6:40 p.m.
Location: Chase Field Diamond Club Lower Level 401 E. Jefferson
Street, Phoenix
Directions: Light Rail - Chase Field is right off the light
rail! From Phoenix take the 3rd Street/Jefferson exit. From Tempe, take the
3rd Street/Washington exit.
Driving and Parking - For driving and parking information, check out the Arizona
Diamondbacks Web
page.
Cost: $25 for PRSA and IABC members who register online
by June 1; starting June 2 cost is $30; $30 for nonmembers who register online
by June 1; starting June 2 the cost is $35.
Register online!
For more information: Contact Marina Renneke (PRSA) at 602-254-7312
or MarinaRenneke@mosesanshell.com,
or Jonathan Mazinter (IABC) at 480-998-9878 x12 or jono@freestylemktg.com.
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Two intensive days of hands-on funding research and grant writing with the author of Grant Writing For Dummies! First 10 registrants will have their names entered into a drawing for a free Netbook computer!
Date/Time: June 10 and 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both days sponsored by: Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.
Location: Yavapai College, Camp Verde Campus
321 West Apache Trail, Camp Verde
Fee: $299 (shared fundraiser with the Chamber).
Registration: Information and registration forms can be found at http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us/.
Contact person: Dr. Bev Browning, 480-768-7400. |
Managing Volunteer Effectiveness (NMI 109)
June 11 – 12: 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 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. |
Basic Fundraising and Resource Development
(NMI 106)
June 18 - 19: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on both days
One major challenge facing
all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that their 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. This class
is a prerequisite for NMI 126.
Location: 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. |
Online Grant Proposals - Strategies for Success: More and more funders are going to online grant proposal acceptance. This three-hour workshop explores the nuances of grant seeking in this virtual environment, offering practical tips and techniques for funding success. Touch points include:
- Why the trend to online proposal acceptance?
- Applying the “Rules of Good Grantsmanship” to the online environment
- Practice writing in active voice - vital for grant success
- Practice in editing for clarity and space
- Building relationships to improve grant success
- Tips and techniques to help you effectively navigate the online environment
Take a live-online look into some typical online proposal systems. Learn how to prepare a targeted proposal and structure your writing for the online application. Even with the limitations of the online application, you can still submit a compelling project proposal–one that grantmakers will fund.
Cost: 46.75 Alliance members; $50 nonmembers
Date/Time: June 24, 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: United Way of Northern Arizona
1515 E. Cedar Ave. Ste. D-1, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. MAP.
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Effective Supervision (NMI 104)
June 25 – 26: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
In this course, you will learn how to be an effective supervisor based on self-assessment and practical skill development. You will also learn what a supervisor needs to know about employment laws, behavioral-based interviewing, performance management, coaching and counseling, confident delegation and applying motivational theory.
Location: 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. |
Did you know there are over 625,000 military
and veteran families living in communities throughout
Arizona? Nonprofit organizations are invited to
join representatives of the military, government
and community for the Statewide Symposium in Support
of Military Families. This 3-day event will focus
on building Arizona's statewide capacity to serve
and support military and veteran families through
best practices and cross-sector collaboration. For
more information visit http://www.ArizonaCoalition.org or
e-mail info@arizonacoalition.org.
Learn more by downloading an event information packet here.
Location: Desert Willow Conference
Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Register online at: http://arizonacoalition.org/symposium.html.
Early bird registration rates are in effect until June 1st.
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Online Grant Proposals - Strategies for Success.
More and more funders are going to online grant
proposal acceptance. This three-hour workshop explores
the nuances of grant seeking in this virtual environment,
offering practical tips and techniques for funding
success. Touch points include:
- Why the trend to online proposal acceptance?
- Applying the "Rules of Good Grantsmanship" to
the online environment
- Practice writing in active voice - vital for
grant success
- Practice in editing for clarity and space
- Building relationships to improve grant success
- Tips and techniques to help you effectively
navigate the online environment.
Take a live-online look into some typical online
proposal systems. Learn how to prepare a targeted
proposal and structure your writing for the online
application. Even with the limitations of the online
application, you can still submit a compelling project
proposal - one that grantmakers will fund.
Cost: $45 Alliance members; $55
nonmembers
Date/ Time: June 15, 9 a.m.
to Noon
Location: Catholic Diocese of
Phoenix, 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004.
Register
Now!
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Advanced Fundraising & Resource Development (NMI 126)
July 16 – 17: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday
Prerequisite: NMI 106
This course builds on NMI 106, to explore the structure of an effective, professional development team, the role of institutional planning in setting fundraising goals, creating an annual development plan, and preparing for and implementing capital campaigns and planned gift programs. The movement of nonprofit organizations toward earned income strategies will be discussed and various for-profit initiatives will be assessed. NMI 106 is a prerequisite for this class.
Location: 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.
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Effective Board Governance in Modern Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 111)
July 23 – 24: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
This course provides a comprehensive review of contemporary board governance issues, alternatives, and recommendations. The course will include nonprofit organization success factors, board imperatives, board organization, board development, board-staff relationships, board financial management concerns, financial resource development, and stakeholder liaison.
Location: 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.
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Leadership and Ethics in the Nonprofit Sector (NMI 105)
July 30 – 31: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday
Learn to implement principles and practices of effective leadership in the nonprofit sector, including lobbying, empowering staff and volunteers, and tracking emerging trends. Examine ethical challenges in nonprofit leadership.
Location: 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.
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Description: The Sunnyside Foundation
is looking for a leader who is passionate about
k-12 education and who can articulate the vision
that has made the Sunnyside Foundation a respected
and financially strong organization within the community.
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the
operations and financial management of the Sunnyside
School District Foundation mission. The ED will
support processes, organization development, policy
development, funding, marketing, public events organization,
staffing, and staff development. The ED is accountable
to the Boards of Directors, and is responsible for
carrying out Board-approved goals and objectives;
facilitating the work of the staff; and for operating
the organization within the approved budget. The
Executive Director has primary responsibility for
fundraising, financial and organizational management,
planning, event management, and external communications.
Qualifications:
- A four-year degree from an accredited institution
- A minimum of 5 years' upper management experience
for a successful organization in the Southern
Arizona Community
- A passion for k-12 education
- Proficiency in special event planning, fund
development and donor relations
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Experience managing diverse relationships (board,
community partners, funders, staff, youth)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
as well as proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience managing or developing a $250K annual
budget or higher.
How to Apply:
- E-mail cover letter - include the following:
summary of your experience to date, example of
successful fundraising event organized by you
personally, and what motivates you to apply for
this position. Also, describe your experience
in cultivating relationships with the nonprofit
arena.
- Resume
- Three references (including at least one employer
within the last five years)
- Salary requirements
- E-mail: taunya.kvillicana@lpl.com please
put "Executive Director Position" in
the subject line.
Applications will be accepted until Friday,
June 4. No phone calls, please.
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Description: The Alzheimer's
Association Desert Southwest Chapter is seeking
a dynamic professional to lead its social service
and education programs, community outreach and fund
development activities in Tucson. The Regional Director
will develop and execute strategies to achieve the
Desert Southwest Chapter's vision, mission, and
goals in Southern Arizona. He/she will supervise
a small professional staff team and a large cadre
of volunteers to offer programs, education, and
resources for individuals with Alzheimer's and their
families. The Regional Director has primary responsibility
for fund development and community outreach activities
in the area. The position involves significant collaborative
efforts with staff, volunteers, other aging, social
service and health care organizations, and the community
at-large.
The Desert Southwest Chapter provides services
and support to families throughout Arizona and Southern
Nevada. The Chapter's main office is located in
Phoenix, Arizona, with regional offices in Tucson,
Prescott and Las Vegas. The Southern Arizona Regional
Director serves as part of the Chapter's management
team, along with other regional and department directors
reporting to the Executive Director. Some travel
is required for this position.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications
include a progressively responsible work history
in nonprofit social service management, including
fund development, community outreach, program supervision,
and volunteerism. A minimum of a bachelor's degree
in a related field and experience in gerontology
are needed. Effective communication, teamwork and
interpersonal skills are essential.
How to Apply: Please send resumes
and letters of interest, including salary expectations,
to monica.covert@alz.org.
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Description: Upward Foundation
is dedicated to improving the lives of children
with severe disabilities and other special needs.
They meet these needs through their Inclusive Child
Care Program, Special Education Program, and Outpatient
Therapy Program. Upward Foundation is seeking an
Executive Director who is able to easily become
the face of Upward Foundation in the community regarding
the programs and point-of-view of the organization
to agencies, organizations and the general public.
This position provides leadership in developing
program, organizational and financial plans with
the Board of Directors and staff, and carries out
plans / policies authorized by the board.
Qualifications: The Executive
Director will have managed implementation of a capital
campaign and have directed fundraising at a 501c
organization, with knowledge of researching funding
sources, establishing strategies to approach funders,
soliciting and retaining donors. LOCAL Phoenix-area
candidates only. No relocation. Other requirements
include:
- A bachelor's degree in Business Administration,
or related field
- Five years of experience managing a team
- A valid Arizona Driver License
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Able to obtain Arizona Class One Fingerprint
clearance card.
How to Apply: If qualified, e-mail
Karen Loftus at Karen@EngageToRetain.com with
a cover letter and resume stating: 1. Why you are
the perfect match for this opportunity 2. Your salary
history 3. Names/Titles of three individuals or
organizations you currently have a relationship
with and how that person/group could support the
fundraising efforts of Upward and the children they
serve. No phone calls please.
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Description: The office manager
is responsible for the administration and coordination
of the day-to-day functions of the office, as well
as direct administrative support to the Director,
Childhelp Children's Center. This position will
be subject to the continuation of grant funding.
The candidate selected will be hired for a contract
period. Renewal of the employment contract will
be contingent upon continuation of grant funding.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manages the Director's schedule and arranges
appointments
- Prepares routine and advanced correspondence,
including internal and external letters
- Supervises the Receptionist position
- Coordinates relief coverage for the Receptionist,
including daily breaks and planned and unplanned
absences
- Assists in drafting and preparing materials
for operational reports and presentations
- Coordinates training events held at the Center,
including related notifications, registration,
and billing
- Creates and maintains documents related to the
operation of the Center, including memos, meeting
minutes, reports, billing, and computer systems
- Maintains office equipment
- Schedules meeting room usage and reservations
- Conducts tours of the Center
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Fluency in Spanish preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Excellent proofreading skills
- Concise grammatical skills; excellent oral and
written communication skills
- Ability to handle a variety of tasks, effectively
prioritize, and ensure follow-through; willing
to take initiative
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring
information is shared with internal and external
individuals in an appropriate manner
How to Apply: Go to http://www.careerbuilder.com to
submit an application.
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Description: Habitat for Humanity
Central Arizona is seeking a full-time temporary
Data Entry Coordinator to work Monday thru Friday
in the Phoenix administrative office.
Qualifications: The successful
candidate will join a highly committed team and
will be the temporary person responsible to maintain
and manage data entry, database management, gift
management and financial reporting systems. The
ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication
and customer service skills. Candidate must be proficient
in Raiser's Edge.
How to Apply: Please see complete
job description and application details at http://www.habitatcaz.org/about-us/employment.php.
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Description: Phoenix Art Museum
is looking for a Development Assistant to provide
administrative and project support to Corporate
Relations, which includes management of the corporate
membership database, financial reporting and reconciliation,
and correspondence. Pay rate: commensurate with
experience.
Job Duties Include:
- Maintain current and accurate corporate donor
and membership records in Raisers Edge. Coordinate
membership lists and mailings. Manage and process
membership communications including renewal letters,
thank you letters, new member mailings, and recruitment
mailings.
- Process gifts for exhibit sponsorship, new membership,
renewal membership, or grant award.
- Deposit gifts, send acknowledgement letters,
create membership cards and packets.
- Work closely with accounting to process checks,
credit cards, and invoices.
- Coordinate the recognition of corporate donors
with the Public Relations Department.
- Draft and produce donor acknowledgments and
assist with production of other donor correspondence
including invitations, cultivation and solicitation
mailings, and newsletters.
- Manage donor research program, coordinate research.
- Prepare reports, forms, contracts, minutes from
meetings and other correspondence as needed.
- Assist with the planning/logistics of fundraising
and cultivation events.
Qualifications: For complete
information about job duties and minimum qualifications,
please visit their website at http://phxart.org
How to Apply: To apply, please
submit cover letter, resume and salary history to
job code ASU-DEV:
E-mail: HR@phxart.org
Fax: (602) 257-2127
Mail: Human Resources Manager
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685
Please include salary history or pay requirements with cover letter and resume.
EOE.
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Description: Southwest Human
Development, a nonprofit organization, provides
high-quality services in early childhood development,
child health and welfare, services for children
with disabilities, training, and Head Start. This
rapidly growing agency serves 80,000 children and
families a year and is one of the largest nonprofit
human services organizations in the state.
They are seeking an administrative business manager
to develop and oversee the operations of Southwest
Human Development's Children's Developmental Center
(CDC), which provides comprehensive, coordinated
care for young children (birth to three) with complex
developmental needs and their families. The administrative
manager will work to ensure sustainability of the
Center and the smooth integration of services. Position
is initially offered part time for start-up phase
of the Center, and will progress in the future to
full time with an excellent benefits package. EOE.
AA.
Qualifications: A bachelor's
degree in Business or related field is required,
master's degree preferred; 3 - 4 years of related
experience including leadership, management, medical
billing, and accounting. Excellent
organizational/analytical skills and ability to
manage details within a large system in addition
to experience/knowledge of: insurance and medical
billing (prior experience in a large medical practice
or hospital preferred), analyzing data to make
data driven decisions; developing/monitoring budgets,
and grant management. Visit http://www.swhd.org for
more details.
How to Apply: Reference job
number 04-1200 when applying for this position. E-mail
resume to kkuntz@swhd.org,
fax to (602) 274-8952, or mail resume/apply in
person to:
SWHD
Job # 04-1200
2850 N. 24 th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008 |
Description: The Director is
responsible for the annual campaigns, including,
but not limited to, direct mail programs, special
events, grants and telemarketing. The position is
responsible for donor programs, including acquisition
of new donors, cultivation of existing donors and
donor relations. As a part of this portion of responsibilities,
the Director is to keep a secured donor database
with sufficient detail to be able to respond to
donor activities and to analyze the effectiveness
of each of the fundraising activities and campaigns.
Salary will be based on experience. Benefits available:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,
401(K).
Qualifications: A bachelor's
degree and five years of experience at a professional
supervisory level. Work experience in fund development
with main emphasis in the mail campaigns but also
in the areas of events, planned giving and telemarketing.
How to Apply: Resumes can be
sent to mprovencio@phoenixrescuemission.org.
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Description: This position
manages the special event functions of the organization
and establishes and maintains an event donor development
and cultivation plan to meet or exceed the annual
giving plan and event projections. This position
has no supervisory responsibility.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree
(preferably in Event Planning or Business) plus
two to four years' related experience in event management
and sales or marketing (preferably in a nonprofit
organization).
How to Apply: For more information
on this position, or to apply, please contact Charla
Sipperly at 602-288-4603, or e-mail HR2@flocrit.org.
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Description: This position
is responsible for oversight of the organization's
fundraising database operations. This position maintains
the database and operations, ensures data integrity,
supports production of data outputs, has a cross-functional
understanding of user-needs and assists users to
maximize the database capabilities. This position
is part of the Development team, with oversight
by the Donor Outreach Manager.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in marketing, communication
or related field from a four-year college/university;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-4 years of prior database and nonprofit fundraising
experience is required, with an understanding
of direct marketing principles.
- Database conversion experience, and the use
of Convio and Common Ground is preferred.
- Must have a commitment to the Mission and Vision
of PetSmart Charities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint applications
- Advanced proficiency in donor databases. The
ability to build and run queries, exports and
reports
- Strong verbal communications skills and demonstrated
ability to write clearly and persuasively
- Success in managing multiple projects and deadlines
simultaneously
- Ability to perform analysis with large amounts
of data.
How to Apply: To apply, please click
here.
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Description: The Phoenix Rescue
Mission is seeking a Corporate
and Foundation Grants Coordinator. This position
has primary responsibility for identifying, cultivating,
soliciting and stewarding corporations, corporate
foundations and private foundations. The CFGC is
actively engaged in working to establish long-term
partnerships and strengthen existing relationships
which will result in funding for the immediate and
long-term goals of the Mission. The position provides
the expertise to advance the Mission's interests
through research, identification and proactively
seeking opportunities to generate new proposals
based on guidelines and interests, and by orchestrating
with other Mission staff members to maintain strong
communication ties with corporate and foundation
donors and prospects.
Qualifications: The candidate
must have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5
years of experience with a nonprofit preferable
in the fund raising area, excellent research, verbal,
writing, interpersonal and communication skills,
minimum three years' grant/development experience
and proficient in Microsoft programs and experience
with donor databases.
Salary will be based on experience. Benefits available:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,
401(K).
How to Apply: Resumes can be sent
to tfraker@phoenixrescuemission.org.
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Description: Arizona Opera
is seeking for a Controller. Major responsibilities
for this position include the following:
- Maintain the company's general ledger
- Evaluate, implement and monitor internal control
policies and procedures
- Generate reports for the General Director, Board
of Trustees, department heads, and donors
- Coordinate, in conjunction with the General
Director, the budget preparation process, establish
the annual budget to be approved by the Board
of Trustees, monitor financial activity, prepare
departmental budgets, and forecast revisions
- Administer the annual audit and present final
audit report to the Board of Trustees
- Oversee end of month activities, including preparing
and analyzing a Statement of Financial Position,
reviewing fund balances, creating separate analysis
of restricted funds, and recognizing deferred
revenue and expense
- Attend Finance Committee meetings, prepare and
distribute minutes to Committee members
- Manage onsite logistics of Board of Trustees'
meeting, and take, prepare, and distribute meeting
minutes.
Qualifications: Skills and experience:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in nonprofit administration
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or another relevant
area
- CPA license in Arizona preferred
- Knowledge of latest industry, field techniques
and trends is mandatory
- Ability to direct and manage several projects
of equal priority at once, and sustain productivity
under pressure
- Opera knowledge and experience preferred.
How to Apply: All letters of
inquiry should be submitted to Sharon Krause, Administrative
Assistant at skrause@azopera.org and
addressed to Scott Altman, General Director. EOE.
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Description: Valley of the
Sun United Way has an open position for an Accountant
II, reporting to the Vice President Controller in
the Finance and Administration department. This
position manages, plans, and coordinates the activities
and operations of the accounting system and general
ledger. S/he initiates and leads projects and activities
with other departments, and is responsible for providing
support and complex assistance to the Controller
and Managers throughout the organization. The Accountant
II acts as a lead on the Finance and Administration
team, and functions as a source of information in
collaborating with the team to find solutions to
issues that affect the integrity of financial data.
How to Apply: For complete details
on position profile, skills and requirements, how
best to get your resume/cover letter to them and
to learn more about their organization, please visit http://www.vsuw.org.
Once there, click on About Us, then Careers. VSWU
offers excellent benefits and a great working environment
and is an E.O.E. Interested candidates should provide
their information to them by Wednesday,
May 26th. Please no phone inquires, and
please only submit information once.
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Description: Inspired by the
distinguished life and legacy of Pat Tillman - professional
athlete, military hero and a man of strong character
and kindness - the mission of the Pat Tillman Foundation
is to invest in veterans and their families through
education, community and advocacy. The Development
Coordinator for the Pat Tillman Foundation is responsible
for managing all aspects of the Foundation's donor
information. Duties include maintaining the donor
database, tracking and processing all gifts, coordinating
bank deposits, acknowledgment letters and Foundation
mailings. In addition, the Development Coordinator
is responsible for managing the Team Tillman fundraising
program and playing a key role in the coordination
of Pat's Run, the Foundation's signature fundraiser.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit administration
or related field
- Minimum of 3 years fund development experience
- Excellent organizational skills and ability
to manage multiple projects
- Advanced knowledge of fund development and donor
recruitment
- Experience with event planning and administration
- Understanding of basic accounting, financial
reporting, donation processing and acknowledgement
guidelines
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications
skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, general
database software (Active Giving and Salesforce.com
preferred)
- Requires travel and some weekend and evening
work.
How to Apply: Interested applicants
may submit their resume with cover letter and salary
history/requirements to info@pattillmanfoundation.org. Deadline
to apply: May 31.
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Description: The Boys and Girls
Clubs of the East Valley seeks a Grant Manager to
maintain, review and report on all existing grants
from government, state, municipalities, foundations,
private sources, and various United Way organizations.
The Grant Manager also researches, writes, procures,
and manages new grant income and provides prospect
research for potential Major Gift donors. The position
is responsible for maintaining the budgeted grant
revenue line while working to secure new revenue.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate
will have a minimum of three to five years in fundraising
or development for a nonprofit organization; a bachelor's
degree from a four-year college or university, or
equivalent experience; strong oral and written communication
skills; highly competent computer skills; and have
the ability to work independently as a self starter,
but also with a team. Must be very organized with
strong planning skills and follow through. Salary
range is $35-38K a year commensurate with experience
plus benefits.
How to Apply: Please submit a
cover letter outlining your experience and a current
resume to dianes@clubzona.org or
via fax to (480) 820-4093. Visit http://www.clubzona.org for
additional information on their organization.
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Description: The Director of
Annual Giving for the ASU Foundation (ASUF) provides
leadership for annual giving programs including,
but not limited to, direct mail, e-mail campaigns,
web communication, social networking, and the student
call center. The Director conducts ongoing analysis
and reporting of annual giving activities and provides
the strategic direction for implementation of programs
to increase dollars and donors raised. Additionally,
the Director serves as the point of contact regarding
annual giving activities for development officers
and administrators through ASU and ASUF. The ASU
Foundation offers a competitive compensation and
benefits package, including medical, dental and
vision insurance; a 401(k) plan and reduced tuition
at ASU. For more information on the ASU Foundation,
visit their website at http://www.asufoundation.org.
How to Apply: If interested in
the Director of Annual Giving position, please submit
your application online at http://www.asufoundation.org/jobs.
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Description: Phoenix Art Museum
is seeking an experienced Grants Officer to manage
and expand the Museum's grant program. This position
will research, plan, coordinate, submit and track
grant applications and proposals to government agencies
and private foundations. Pay rate commensurate with
experience.
Duties Include:
- Develop a strategic, long-term grant schedule
for operational, special projects and campaign
grants.
- Identify, research and cultivate new sources
of foundation and government funding.
- Research grant proposal requirements and submittal
deadlines, develop and maintain ongoing relationships
with government and foundation grant makers, and
maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and reports.
- Meet with Museum staff to determine project
and departmental goals/objectives, scope, feasibility,
and funding needs for programs, projects and operations;
maintain current files on present and future programs
and projects.
- Develop and write grant proposals to foundations,
grant-making organizations, and other sources
of funding, persuasively communicating the Museum's
mission and programs to potential funders.
- Prepare and coordinate delivery of proposal
documents, including letters, proposals, budgets
and presentations.
- Establish and maintain personal relationships
with foundation contacts and program officers.
Qualifications: For information
about minimum qualifications, please visit their
website at http://phxart.org.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit
cover letter, resume and salary history to job code
ASU-GNT:
E-mail: HR@phxart.org
Fax: (602) 257-2127
Mail: Human Resources Manager
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685
Please include salary history or pay requirements with cover letter and resume.
EOE.
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Description: The Senior Director
of Development will work for the Arizona State University
Foundation (ASUF) in a team-oriented environment,
reporting to the Associate Vice President of Constituent
Development, with a dotted line to the Vice President
and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The
senior director will foster significant philanthropic
investments in the college by providing strategic
direction to the academic leadership of the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), collaborating
with development colleagues across the university
to promote CLAS opportunities to interested prospects,
and proactively managing a prospect portfolio. This
individual must be a seasoned development leader
with a proven track-record in higher education development.
The ASU Foundation offers a competitive compensation
and benefits package, including medical, dental
and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan and reduced
tuition at ASU. For more information on the ASU
Foundation, visit their website at http://www.asufoundation.org/.
How to Apply: If interested in
the Senior Director of Development, College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences position, please apply online
at http://www.asufoundation.org/jobs.
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Description: The Coordinator
plans, implements and provides oversight and support
for Central Arizona special events, in keeping with
the Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter's
vision, mission, and goals. The purpose of these
events is to increase community awareness and generate
resources to support programs and services. Events
include, but are not limited to: Memory Walks, Golf
Classics, cause-related marketing events and third
party fundraisers. Volunteer coordination responsibilities
include the recruitment, training and retention
of volunteers both for events and other regional
needs.
Qualifications: This position
requires significant collaborative efforts with
staff, volunteers, organizations and the community-at-large
to achieve goals. Preferred qualifications include
a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications
or a related field, with a minimum of three years'
progressively responsible work history in nonprofit
event planning and volunteer coordination. A proven
record in revenue generation with respect to special
events is required. Effective organizational, teamwork
and interpersonal skills are needed. This position
is based in Phoenix.
How to Apply: Please send resumes
and letters of interest, including salary expectations,
to monica.covert@alz.org.
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Description: The American Red
Cross Grand Canyon Chapter has established a Center
of Expertise in Phoenix, AZ, to handle all finance
and accounting functions for their chapters in Arizona,
Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. A staff accountant
is currently needed.
Qualifications: The individual
should be detail oriented, flexible, possess strong
computer skills, be a team player and have previous
Great Plains experience. Please refer to http://www.arizonaredcross.org/ for
a more detailed job description.
How to Apply: E-mail resume with
cover letter and salary requirements, to sowsley@arizonaredcross.org.
Please indicate "COE Accountant" in the
subject line.
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Description: Arizona Opera
seeks an experienced Marketing Manager to develop
and maximize ticket sales for its performances in
Tucson and Phoenix. Salary is $30,000-$35,000. The
Marketing Manager reports to the Director of Marketing
and is part of the team responsible for implementing
the Opera's advertising and promotional campaigns,
customer relations efforts, and in-house graphic
design services, as needed throughout the season.
The Marketing Manager has supervisory responsibility
for the Arizona Opera box office and serves as a
major interface with the Opera's patrons and advertising
vendors.
Qualifications: The successful
candidate should have a minimum of 3 years' experience
in marketing, with a proven track record of generating
revenue and achieving annual sales goals. Experience
in performing arts or entertainment venue is a plus.
Candidate should be knowledgeable with Dreamweaver,
Adobe Creative Suite, as well as have experience
with media buying, copywriting, print production
and database work. Knowledge of Opera repertoire
a plus.
How to Apply: Interested candidates
should submit resume by May 31 to skrause@azopera.org.
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Description: Arizona Humane
Society has an outstanding opportunity for a Public
Information Officer. This individual serves as the
primary spokesperson for all media/public matters
of the organization. The PIO will identify stories
that have the best potential for attracting Valley,
regional or national news coverage, as well as stories
that are likely to be of interest to AHS donors,
partners and constituents. The PIO will then decide
on the best ways to make the story available to
a variety of audiences.
Qualifications: The position
requires a high degree of knowledge, training and
skill in translating complex and sensitive situations
into the language of the general public. It also
requires a well-developed set of skills in targeting
stories for and dealing with members of the news
media. A thorough understanding of AHS and the ability
to tell its many, varied stories to the general
public is required. The position requires a high
degree of initiative in identifying and developing
stories. This individual will leverage his/her expertise
and media contacts to continue to position the organization
as the leading animal welfare agency through creation
of consistent key messages, and will need to be
accessible to respond to inquiries regarding shelter
operations, breaking news and any crisis communication
both internally and externally. Ideally, this position
will have knowledge of the animal welfare industry,
veterinary language and other industry trends. The
candidate will have already-established media contacts,
hold exceptional communication skills and be able
to work with a team to bring additional value to
convey key messages of the Arizona Humane Society.
A bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism,
Public Relations, Broadcasting or similar related
field is required.
How to Apply: For more information
on this position, or to apply, please contact Karen
Scott at 602-997-7586, or e-mail kscott@azhumane.org.
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Description: Duties and responsibilities
for this position include the following:
- Formulate communications and public relations
policies and develop programs that will result
in a stronger awareness and a broader understanding
of charter schools.
- Responsible for the successful execution of
a communications plan for two large-scale lawsuits
involving Arizona's current system of education
finance, including press kits, website updates,
media and plaintiff interaction, and other duties
as assigned.
- Be responsible for the dissemination of all
institutional news, including preparation of news
and feature stories, media events, press conferences
and related activities.
- Provide direction for the Association's website
to ensure the site is accurate, current, compelling
and attractive.
- Make arrangements for the public relations of
all special events such as conferences, National
Charter Schools Week, etc.
- Responsible for Association branding and strategic
planning.
- Responsible for videos of annual conference
award events.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of public relations/public
affairs
- Experience with crisis communications
- Strong writing ability
- Dynamic, proactive personality
- Media-relations - Experience pitching stories
to media
- Political knowledge/experience a plus
- Knowledge of education policy a plus
- Must be able to work in a strong team environment
- multi-tasking and taking direction from more
than one person, while seeking cooperation from
others on the team.
How to Apply: For more information
on this position, or to apply, please contact Dorothy
Mittendorf at 602-944-0644, or e-mail info@azcharters.org.
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Description: The BBB is a nonprofit
organization that sets and upholds high standards
of trust for business behavior. Incorporated locally
in 1938, BBB serves ten counties in Arizona and
provided over three million instances of service
to businesses and consumers in the last year. As
a leader in advancing marketplace trust, BBB seeks
an effective Communications Specialist to join its
team in creating strategic messaging for internal
and external audiences. The Communications Specialist
will concentrate on the needs of 9,400+ BBB Accredited
Businesses through print, online and in-person communications.
Responsibilities include:
- Writing, editing and copy writing for BBB publications,
press releases and marketing pieces
- Retention communication projects (i.e. direct
mail pieces, surveys, e-mail campaigns)
- Measuring results of campaigns
- Coordinating business seminars and webinars
- Creating copy and recording videos for social
media, BBB website
- Promoting BBB Accredited Business benefits through
innovation
- Assisting Director of Communications with media
research
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing,
public relations or a related field of study is
preferred
- Candidates must have a general understanding
of the theory of public relations
- Minimum two years' experience writing/editing
press releases, articles and/or company newsletters
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, general
database software
- Ability to meet deadlines a must
- Event management experience
- Social media insight and savvy
- Effective public speaker with professional demeanor
- Light lifting and knee-bending may be required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is desired,
but not required
How to Apply: Please apply through Jobing.com.
Candidates are required to submit two writing samples.
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Description: The Database Administrator
is in charge of the Mission's Blackbaud Raiser's
Edge database. The DA will need to have working
knowledge of all needed areas of Raiser's Edge and
be able to teach other employees how to use various
areas of the system. Benefits available: Medical,
Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, 401(K). Salary
will be based on experience.
Qualifications: An associate's
degree in Computer Science, or equivalent, plus
two years of related work experience, preferably
in a nonprofit environment are desired. The successful
candidate will have experience in the basics of
accounting, particularly account receivables management.
How to Apply: Resumes can be sent
to mprovencio@phoenixrescuemission.org.
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Description: This position
plans and supervises Orchestra operations and personnel.
It also manages individual contracts with a goal
of balancing institutional artistic needs with fiscal
control, negotiates union agreement, and manages
grievances. The general manager leads communication
with the Orchestra committee and Musicians' Union
in matters relating to the labor agreement and general
musician matters on a regular basis. He/she collaborates
with Orchestra Personnel Manager on resolution of
grievances, problems, and conflicts. This position
is also responsible to
- Work with Music Director to define programming,
guest conductors and artists
- Supervise budget preparation
- Negotiate guest artist contracts
- Supervise guest artists' schedules
- Supervise Artistic Planning department
- Supervise operations/production of Orchestra
concerts
- Supervise Operations department
- Oversight and management of venues used for
Symphony performances per the contract
- Work with CEO to manage contract with Symphony
Hall, ensuring standards of service are maintained
- Supervise budget preparation
- Supervise scheduling and coordination of orchestra
services
- Supervise library, education and community relations
- Supervise budget preparation
- Plan musical repertoire and library needs with
Music Director
- Oversee Education and Community outreach program
and relations.
Qualifications:
- Thorough musical knowledge, especially of orchestral
repertoire with minimum of 5 years' experience
in music/orchestra management.
- A master's degree is preferred; bachelors degree
is acceptable with experience.
- Experience in labor relations, finance, development,
marketing, education and public relations
- Possess strong strategic/analytical skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Problem solver with excellent communication
and organization skills
- Excellent management skills.
How to Apply: For more information
on this position, or to apply, please contact Ann
Cheney at 602.452.0434, or e-mail acheney@phoenixsymphony.org.
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Description: This position
manages the special event functions of the organization
and establishes and maintains an event donor development
and cultivation plan to meet or exceed the annual
giving plan and event projections. This position
has no supervisory responsibility.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree
(preferably in Event Planning or Business). 2-4
years related experience in event management and
sales or marketing (preferably in a nonprofit organization).
Must have or be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance
Card.
How to Apply: Florence Crittenton
is an EEO Employer - M/W/D/V.
Online: http://www.flocrit.org
E-mail: HR2@FloCrit.org
Fax Resume: 602.274.7549
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Description: Ensures that children
and families are informed of and understand the
ongoing events that occur during the investigative
and legal process of a crime, while ensuring that
the victim is treated with fairness, respect, and
dignity and has freedom from intimidation, harassment,
and abuse throughout the criminal justice process.
This role will link and work closely with other
victim advocacy services in the community to ensure
seamless coverage and transition for clients.
This position will be subject to the continuation
of grant funding. The candidate selected will be
hired for a contract period. Renewal of the employment
contract will be contingent upon continuation of
grant funding.
Qualifications: The successful
candidate will possess the following:
- A bachelor's degree in the social sciences,
with an emphasis in criminal justice, psychology,
counseling, social work, or another related field
- Previous work experience, or professional training,
in victim advocacy and the criminal justice system
(preferred)
- Ability to speak, read and write in Spanish
- Previous experience with database maintenance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and
Excel
- Knowledge of community resources and how to
access them
- Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring
information is shared with internal and external
individuals in an appropriate manner
- Working knowledge of characteristics and dynamics
of abuse, neglect, victim/offender cycle, substance
abuse, domestic violence, and trauma
- Concise grammatical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
How to Apply: Go to http://www.careerbuilder.com to
submit an application.
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Description: The Special Events
Manager is responsible for the development and execution
of an annual events plan including an array of events.
The manager works under the supervision and direction
of the Sr. Campaign Director, Executive Director,
or other designated staff.
Responsibilities:
- Cultivate and retain highly influential community
volunteer leadership for event committees. Create
volunteer succession plan to ensure smooth leadership
transitions.
- Cultivate and retain corporate sponsorships
and relationships. Coordinate sponsor benefits
and recognition.
- Develop comprehensive long- and short-range
event plans in coordination with the Executive
Director.
- Identify and secure appropriate venues for events.
- Develop strategic and financial goals, timelines,
logistics, mailings, marketing and communication,
donor recognition and post-event follow-up.
- Establish and monitor event budgets.
- Solicit and manage media and in-kind sponsorships.
- Maintain event websites and other online/social
media presence.
- Develop marketing materials and activities associated
with events.
Position Requirements:
- Three to five years' experience in event planning
and management required; nonprofit experience
preferred.
- Demonstrated success with recruitment, retention
and management of corporate sponsorships and high
level volunteers.
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
ability to speak professionally before an audience.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task
and professional demeanor.
- Bachelor's degree, preferred.
- Enthusiastic, able to work independently, self-motivated
and committed to excellence.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social
networking mediums.
How to Apply: For more information
on this position, or to apply, please contact Debbie
Taylor at 602-567-7582, or e-mail debbie.taylor@lls.org.
EOE.
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Description: Treasures 4 Teachers
is looking for a temporary, part-time coordinator
for 24 hours a week with the possibility of extending
the position should it be successful. The individual
will be hired as an independent contractor for the
months of June, July and August. Experience as a
volunteer coordinator or working directly with volunteers
is highly desired.
- The volunteer coordinator will be responsible
for working with individual volunteers and corporate
volunteers
- Provide orientations to new volunteers
- Keep a data base of volunteers
- Ensure volunteers record their hours
- Provide recognition for volunteers
- Maintain the volunteer room for organization
and cleanliness
- Recruit new volunteers.
How to Apply: For more information
on this position, or to apply, please contact Barbara
Blalock at 480-751-1122 or e-mail barb@treasures4teachers.org.
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Description: Treasures 4 Teachers
is looking for a temporary, part-time coordinator
for 24 hours a week with the possibility of extending
the position should it be successful. The individual
will be hired as an independent contractor for the
months of June, July and August.
- The warehouse coordinator will be responsible
for organizing the warehouse
- Receiving daily donations
- Stocking the sales floor
- Scheduling donation pick up routes
- Communicating with donors and solicitating new
donations
- Receiving truck loads
- Inventory control
- The warehouse coordinator must know how to use
the computer, and be familiar with Microsoft Word,
Excel, Mapquest, Google Maps and e-mail
How to Apply: For more information
on this position, or to apply, please contact Barbara
Blalock at 480-751-1122 or e-mail barb@treasures4teachers.org.
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Description: TAPI is seeking
an organized and self-motivated individual to develop,
plan, and implement a comprehensive promotional/social
marketing campaign that promotes childhood, adolescent,
and adult immunizations to healthcare professionals
and individuals within Arizona. Benefits: Employer
paid health insurance, Life/STD/LTD, 403(b) with
match, paid holidays, vacation, and personal days;
FSA, dental, and vision available by employee contribution.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and communicate to healthcare professionals
and partners important immunization issues and
evaluate through various venues.
- Revise and Update AIPO materials and website
to ensure key messages are appropriate for the
target audience.
- Represent the Arizona Department of Health Services
Immunization Program as a member of the Community
Outreach Committee of the county immunization
coalition, Maricopa County Childhood Immunization
Partnership (MCCHIP) and, as a member of the Community
Awareness Committee of the statewide immunization
coalition, The Arizona Partnership of Immunization
(TAPI).
- Develop education, information, training, and
partnership objectives and activities as recommended
in the CDC Immunization Program Operations Manual.
- Identify gaps in knowledge, information, and
materials needed for health care professionals
and individuals in Arizona.
Qualifications:
- Experience with health communications and health
education material creation
- Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal
and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Fluent in MS office XP, Word, Excel, Power Point,
Publisher
- Experience working with committees
- Grant writing skills a plus
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
preferred
How to Apply: e-mail resume and
cover letter to Nadine Cummins, Nadinec@AACHC.org.
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Description: This position
will be located in Arizona and program development
will occur in that state as well as an additional
3-4 states within the western region. This position
works in collaboration with all departments at the
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) National Service
Office to:
- Develop new Nurse-Family Partnership program
implementations to serve expanding numbers of
low-income, first-time mothers and their families.
- Cultivate and/or assure sustained political
and fiscal support for Nurse-Family Partnership
through policy action at the state, county, and
city level, providing for operational stability
and the financial capacity to serve more families
over time.
- Work in collaboration with other Nurse-Family
Partnership Program Developers, Nurse Consultants
(State-Based and National) and other Nurse-Family
Partnership experts to foster sustained effectiveness
in local Nurse-Family Partnership programs.
How to Apply: A complete job
description and application procedures are available
on their website at http://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/.
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Description: Fresh Start Women's
Foundation is hiring for a Child Watch Coordinator.
Specific responsibilities for this position include:
- Responsible for the Child Watch Program's compliance
with all federal, state and
- local licensing rules and regulations, contracts,
and agreements (if applicable).
- Develops and implements daily program activities.
- Produces and posts a daily activity schedule
for parent review.
- Administers the child watch programs within
the departmental budget as defined by the Child
Watch Services Manager.
- Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and core
values of Fresh Start Women's Foundation in all
communication with participants, volunteers and
co-workers.
- Ensures all documentation is accurately maintained,
updated and filed.
Qualifications: Knowledge and
experience in early childhood education or child
development including demonstrated ability to work
with children of all ages. Ability to communicate
effectively with members, staff, peers, volunteers,
parents, and supervisors. Ability to effectively
communicate information on Child Watch Services.
Knowledge of staff/volunteer supervision and program
management preferred. Other requirements include:
- Current state approved first-aid certification
- Current CPR
- Fingerprint and negative TB clearance
- Documentation of high school diploma or equivalency
- 24 months qualifying experience in child care
field and 6 credit hours in the child care field
or 60 documented training hours.
- Possess knowledge of experience with computers.
- Must have good interpersonal and communication
skills.
- Should possess the ability to communicate effectively
with members of the staff, peers, volunteers,
and supervisor.
- Possess the ability to effectively communicate
information on WRC Child Watch Programs.
How to Apply: Please e-mail your
cover letter and resume to chanson@fswf.org.
No phone inquiries please.
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Description: This position
is responsible to interview customers and determine
program appropriateness and eligibility. Salary
is $30,000.00 to $32,000 Per Annum (DOE). The intake
specialist enters documentation into customer case
files and database and collaborates with staff and
community agencies/businesses to identify resources
for the agency and customers. Other responsibilities
include:
- Provide program overview, recommend appropriate
activities/services and conduct screening to determine
eligibility and appropriateness for employment,
training and education services.
- Assign and schedule initial assessment appointments
for customers to appropriate staff.
- Maintain accurate paper and electronic customer
files in accordance with agency programmatic and
funding source requirements.
- Administer and conduct training on the database.
- Compile, prepare and submit monthly, quarterly
and annual reports.
- Coordinate with program management staff on
review of files and data.
Qualifications: Prefer bachelor's
degree in human service field and one year interviewing
experience. Work experience may substitute for educational
requirement. Other requirements include:
- Strong customer service skills or related public
contact work experience.
- Ability to interpret government regulations
and policies.
- Knowledge of social, educational and economic
issues of off-reservation Native Americans.
- Strong interviewing and writing skills; awareness
of community resources.
- Must possess valid DPS Fingerprint clearance
card or able to obtain one upon offer of employment.
How to Apply: Submit applications
to Phoenix Indian Center, Inc. Personnel 4520 North
Central Avenue, Suite 250 Phoenix, Arizona 85012
602-264-6768, ext 2103; Fax 602-274-7486; or online: http://www.phxindcenter.org/ click
on the Employment Tab.
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Description: The duties of this
position are to provide quality child care for children
under the age of six while their care taker(s) are
participating in PIC Programs. Must be knowledgeable
of, and sensitive to, the needs of Native American
children and their families. Must also possess knowledge
of childhood development, learning behavior, and
emotional development and have the ability to help
develop and implement creative child enrichment
programs. Duties include: interacting with children
by reading and playing, preparing snacks, bottles
and beverages; maintaining the environment in a
safe and healthy condition on a daily basis, helping
children with bathroom duties, and changing diapers
and children's clothing as needed. This position
is also responsible for gathering and entering data
and record keeping. Compensation: $9 Per Hour.
Qualifications: High school or
GED graduate. Must have a current State of Arizona
Fingerprint Card, an Infant and Child CPR Certification
and First Aide Certification. Certified DRA or CA
worker preferred. Must have a minimum of one year
experience working in a child care setting. Knowledge
of Native American cultural values and traditions
is important, as is knowledge of childhood development,
learning behavior and emotional development. Must
be willing work evening hours, as required, to accommodate
child care needs of evening group participants.
How to Apply: Submit applications
to Phoenix Indian Center, Inc. Personnel 4520 North
Central Avenue, Suite 250 Phoenix, Arizona 85012
602-264-6768, ext 2103; Fax 602-274-7486; or online, http://www.phxindcenter.org/ click
on the Employment Tab. In accordance with the Indian
Preference Regulations, preference is given to American
Indians. To claim Indian preference, a copy of Tribal
Affiliation verification must be included with application.
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Description: This is a newly
created, full-time, grant-funded position that will
be responsible for recruitment of practices to participate
in program activities and the management of project
goals and objectives with those practices. These
may include meeting with practice teams to describe
program activities, confirm participation, train
staff in use and process and to assist with coaching
support and data collection to ensure quality improvements
for the practices.
Qualifications: A bachelor's
degree in healthcare oriented area; unrestricted
license to work as a skilled medical professional
(i.e., RN/BSN, PA, PT, etc.); minimum of 2 years'
experience working in a primary care setting, preferably
in pediatrics; ability to work independently, under
minimal supervision; strong presentation skills;
strong influencing and collaboration skills; creativity
and flexibility; must be able to effectively communicate
orally and in writing, using the English language;
must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; must
have a valid driver's license and have access to
a vehicle; ability to travel by automobile to visit
practices in assigned territory up to 80% of time.
PREFER: candidates with a nursing-based education/experience
in pediatrics or family medicine; experience in
quality improvement activities and projects is strongly
desired; desire and ability to work in a newly forming,
developing environment that will require flexibility
and the ability to work with strong personalities.
Please see job posting for further qualifications.
How to Apply: For complete job
posting and information on their organization, please
visit http://www.azaap.net/job-opportunities.asp.
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Description: Phoenix Art Museum
is looking for a Head Librarian to manage and administer
its day-to-day operations and functions, and preserve
and develop the collections of the Museum's Lemon
Art Research Library. As a member of the Education
Division, the Head Librarian will also support and
present programs for target audiences including
classroom educators, general public, and researchers.
Qualifications: ALA accredited
Master of Library Science with an academic background
in art, art history or related discipline, demonstrated
through undergraduate or advanced degree, coursework,
and/or work experience. Minimum of five years' experience
in a library (museum, academic, or public) and institutional
archive, including administrative and supervisory
experience. For more complete information about
job duties and qualifications, please visit their
Website at http://phxart.org.
How to Apply: To apply, please
submit cover letter, resume and salary history to
job code ASU-LIB:
E-mail: HR@phxart.org
Fax: (602) 257-2127
Mail: Human Resources Manager
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1685
Please include salary history or pay requirements with cover letter and resume.
EOE.
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Description: Lecturer in Nonprofit
Leadership and Management, Arizona State University,
Downtown Phoenix Campus. The School of Community
Resources and Development, in collaboration with
the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit
Innovation invites applications for a full-time,
nine month lecturer position beginning August 2010.
The position is a non-tenure track, one-year appointment
with the possibility of renewal. Responsibilities
include teaching four courses per semester at the
undergraduate level, and potentially the graduate
level, and engaging in service activities. Possible
courses include Voluntary Action and Community Leadership,
Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations, and Managing
Nonprofit Organizations among others. The School
of Community Resources and Development has a twenty-four
member faculty and is in a period of growth, especially
within the nonprofit studies area. Please visit
their website at http://scrd.asu.edu to
learn more.
Qualifications: Required: a master's
in a field such as Nonprofit Studies, Public Policy,
or other closely aligned field; undergraduate teaching
experience; familiarity with "best practices" in
undergraduate education; and knowledge of the nonprofit
sector.
Desired: a Doctorate in a closely aligned field.
Preference will also be given to applicants with:
1) experience teaching nonprofit related classes;
2) experience teaching online courses; 3) experience
working in a nonprofit organization; 4) professional
engagement with students in and out of the classroom.
Applicants are expected to give a teaching demonstration
if invited for an interview.
How to Apply: A background check
is required for employment. To apply, e-mail a letter
of application, curriculum vitae or resume, statement
of teaching philosophy, syllabus and course-related
material for one course you have taught, and the
names, addresses and contact information of three
references to: Lynne Kincaid, lynne.kincaid@asu.edu.
The search committee will be chaired by Dr. Carlton
Yoshioka, School of Community Resources and Development,
Arizona State University, 411 N. Central Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85004. EOE.
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Description: The American Red
Cross, Grand Canyon Chapter, is conducting a national
search for a Director of Health and Safety. This
position is responsible for providing leadership
/ teambuilding, developing and managing the department-wide
strategic goals and objectives, budgets, grants
and contracts; providing aggressive marketing direction
and interaction to the Health and Safety Department.
This person is expected to strive to achieve / exceed
all revenue and programmatic goals. Please refer
to http://www.arizonaredcross.org/ for
a more detailed job description.
How to Apply: E-mail resume with
cover letter and salary requirements to sowsley@arizonaredcross.org.
Please indicate "H&S Director" in
the subject line.
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Description: The Arizona Partnership
for Immunization (TAPI) has a great opportunity
for a Health Educator. They are seeking an organized
and self-motivated individual to develop, plan,
and implement a comprehensive promotional/social
marketing campaign that promotes childhood, adolescent,
and adult immunizations to healthcare professionals
and individuals within Arizona. Salary: Mid $40,000.
Benefits include: Employer paid health insurance,
Life/STD/LTD, 403(b) with match, holidays, vacation,
and personal days; FSA, dental, and vision available.
The duties and responsibilities include:
- Organize and communicate to healthcare professionals
and partners important immunization issues and
evaluate through various venues.
- Revise and Update AIPO materials and website
to ensure key messages are appropriate for the
target audience.
- Represent the Arizona Department of Health Services
Immunization Program as a member of both the Community
Outreach Committee of the county immunization
coalition and the Community Awareness Committee
of the statewide immunization coalition (TAPI).
- Develop education, information, training, and
partnership objectives and activities as recommended
in the CDC Immunization Program Operations Manual.
Qualifications: Candidates should
have strong written and oral communication, interpersonal,
organizational, and facilitation skills, the ability
to work independently and proactively, be knowledgeable
in MS office, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher,
and have experience working with committees. Grant
writing skills are a plus.
How to Apply: E-mail resume and
cover letter to Nadine Cummins, nadinec@aachc.org,
or send to: Nadine Cummins, SPHR, 700 E. Jefferson
St. Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85034.
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