Debt can be tricky to navigate, particularly for nonprofits.  Nonprofit Finance Fund Portfolio Manager, Barbara Libove, recently wrote an article in the New York Nonprofit Press offering guidance on how and when to use a line of credit appropriately and effectively. The article sparked emails and phone calls and raised a number of interesting questions.

As a result, NFF has teamed up with the Nonprofit Press to provide an online forum for nonprofit leaders to get their questions answered. The webchat offers a unique opportunity to hear from both the borrower and lender perspective.

To participate, go here at 1pm on June 12th.

http://nonprofitfinancefund.org/using-debt-smartly-nonprofit-lines-credit-and-loans

Submit questions ahead of time by emailing research@nffusa.org, ask questions live during the chat, or just “listen in” to this typed chat.  A transcript will be available shortly after the chat is concluded.

Posted on: May 21, 2012

Spark seeks an entrepreneurial leader with education, management, and fundraising acumen in Philadelphia to launch and lead our regional office and programs. Interviews begin in May 2012 with an expected start date between August 15th – October 15th. Spark is launching in Philadelphia in partnership with the Wharton Program for Social Impact at the University of Pennsylvania.

Position Overview:

The Executive Director (ED) is the overall leader for Spark Philadelphia, responsible for creating a vibrant and effective apprenticeship program that works to address the high-school dropout crisis, in which 38% of all Philadelphia students drop out of school. The ED is responsible for building a team, maintaining and growing a sustainable fundraising base in Philadelphia, ensuring the high-quality implementation of Spark’s programs, and charting a vision for the long-term growth of Spark Philadelphia. The ED reports to the Chief Operating Officer in Spark’s national office, and works closely with Spark’s national leadership team and with the Wharton Program for Social Impact to determine strategic choices to maximize Spark’s impact and sustainability. This role is based in Philadelphia, with an estimated 5-8 days per year spent at other Spark offices (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago) for trainings, staff development, and key events.

Background:

Spark is an award-winning youth apprenticeship program. Spark works to increase high-school graduation rates with a unique apprenticeship program, focused on at-risk middle-school students. In partnership with district and charter schools, Spark creates one-on-one apprenticeships in real workplaces, where youth explore careers and develop the skills and motivation to succeed academically. Funded by a number of major foundations, including the Packard Foundation and Cowell Foundation, as well as leading companies like Cisco and Gap, Spark is demonstrating a powerful new approach to the high-school dropout crisis, one that draws in new resources by turning workplaces into learning places.

Spark was awarded the prestigious Draper Richards Kaplan Fellowship in 2008, given to five early-stage non-profits from around the world with the highest potential for “broad social impact.” In 2010, Spark won the Ashoka Fellowship, one of the top honors for social innovation worldwide. With this and other support, Spark is building a foundation for national scale. Spark’s programs have been operating in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2005, in Los Angeles since January 2010, Chicago since 2011, and will launch in other locations in coming years. In Philadelphia, Spark will create an estimated 125 apprenticeships during its pilot year in 2013.

Spark has managed rapid fundraising growth in the past two years, moving from a regional to a national organization, with a 2012 budget of approximately $2.4 million. The Executive Director is responsible for raising funds from Philadelphia-based sources to sustain and grow programs, toward an estimated $350,000 budget in 2013. In this and other areas, the ED will have strong support from Spark’s national team, including Chief Advancement Officer, COO, CEO, and Chief Program Officer.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/ZH9XgjpCdn2D/

Posted on: May 21, 2012

The Community Education Alliance of West Philadelphia is looking for an energetic, creative, take charge individual to be our After School Program Director. This person will take our already successful OST After School program to new heights! Candidates must have a passion for working with an underserved population. The ideal candidate would have strong management and operations experience within a school setting. Demonstrated ability to problem solve quickly, develop and maintain strong professional partnerships, provide budget oversight and management, have excellent computer, verbal, and written communication skills. This position will report directly to the Chief Academic Officer and will work closely with the leadership team at Belmont Charter School.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s level degree required in education, social work, criminal justice, or related human service area

Three years experience either in non-profit or community based human services

Strong organizational/planning skills with meticulous attention to detail

Self starter who can work independently and complete duties as assigned

Must be professional in appearance and attitude

Interested applicants must have completed Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) an acceptable Criminal Record Check from the Pennsylvania State Police (Act 34), and FBI Criminal Background Check

The Community Education Alliance of West Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer!

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/nX4m7TSx4x74/

About the Parent-Infant Center

The Parent-Infant Center (PIC) is a leading provider of early childhood education and after school programs in the University City community of West Philadelphia.  Founded in 1978, PIC has long been recognized for excellence and its programs are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council on Accreditation. The organization has also achieved 4-star status through Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS quality assurance system.

PIC is known for nurturing partnerships between families and teachers and for commitment to supporting racial, cultural, and economic diversity.  Actively involving families in the life of the center is a hallmark of PIC and this focus on creating a sense of community distinguishes it from other child care providers.  PIC is housed on the grounds of the former Episcopal Divinity School.  The property, owned by the University of Pennsylvania, also houses the School District of Philadelphia’s Penn-Alexander Partnership Elementary School, serving grades K-8.  PIC serves about 175 children in early learning (6 weeks to 5 years) and another 90 children in the school age program (grades K-6).  There are currently 70 full-time employees and 20 part-time employees.

PIC’s mission is to support parenting by enabling children to grow and learn in a safe, stimulating and loving environment.

Summary of the Position

The PIC is seeking an Executive Director (ED).  The ED heads an administrative team that works together to support the mission and values of PIC. The ED provides the leadership to the center’s staff according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors, including consistent communication of the vision of what the center can be at its best.  The ED has 7 direct reports and reports to the Board of Directors.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

•    Strong belief in and love of early childhood education
•    Able to work independently with close attention to detail
°    Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
•    Able to identify priorities, plan work schedule, meet deadlines
°    Honesty, integrity and commitment to confidentiality
°    Able to manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
°    Basic computer skills and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, accounting and database programs.

Responsibilities

Scope of responsibility includes but is not limited to:

1.    Administrative Responsibilities:

•    Finance: Work with the Finance Director, Board Treasurer and appropriate staff to develop, administer and monitor the Center’s budget (currently $3.2 million) and special grants.
•    Personnel: Recruit, hire and supervise the management team. Conduct written performance reviews of administrators at least annually. Consult with Program Directors and approve hiring of teaching staff.
•    Licensing: Assure the Center maintains appropriate licenses and insurance. Maintain personnel files of administrative staff.
•    Facilities: Oversee major facilities issues in consultation with appropriate administrative staff, outside consultants or Board members.

2.    Team-Centered Responsibilities:

•    Team Management: Conduct and ensure documentation of regularly scheduled administrative team meetings to address issues including, but not limited to, personnel, program, facilities, and finance. Take proactive measures to address concerns as they arise.
•    Team Leadership: Inspire confidence and trust within the administrative team, providing positive, constructive feedback. Make clear decisions and ensure follow-through, adjusting to changing situations or unexpected events.
•    Communications: Keep staff apprised of new or revised policies and procedures or issues that affect all employees.

3.    Organization-Centered Responsibilities:

•    Board Support: Play an active role in developing a strong Board and motivating Board members.  Attend all Board meetings. Ensure preparation and distribution of reports, minutes, financials and other materials to support the Board’s work. Staff Board committees as requested or required.
•    Center Leadership: Inspire confidence and trust throughout the Center. Provide leadership to staff in program planning and implementation, within guidelines of the Center’s philosophy, developmentally appropriate practices, accreditation standards and DPW regulations.
•    Vision: Provide leadership for institutional planning and change. Work with the Board of Directors and its committees to develop and implement strategic plans and set policies for the administration of the Center and its programs.
•    Mission: Seek new ideas or opportunities, developing new programs that fulfill the mission of the center and advance its strategic plan and program priorities.
•    Fundraising: Advance fundraising. Cultivate donors and funders. Ensure preparation of the annual report, community newsletters, annual appeal and development of successful grant applications. Oversee the center’s fundraising events.
•    External Affairs: Represent the center in the wider community. Assume primary responsibility for relations and outreach with the University of Pennsylvania, other area employers, local businesses, and community and professional organizations. Identify and promote useful partnerships. Take the lead in crisis management, as needed.
•    Advocacy: Keep staff and parents informed of advocacy initiatives on behalf of children and families, especially those relating to early learning and school age care, and encourage their participation in advocacy efforts.
•    Center-wide Events: Support the administrative team in organizing and promoting family social, recreational or educational activities.
•    Volunteer Participation: Foster the center’s efforts to engage and motivate volunteers. Actively encourage parent participation in all aspects of center life.

Qualifications

•    MA in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Nonprofit Management or related field.
•    Five years’ experience working with both preschool and school age children in formal or informal educational settings.
•    Classroom teaching experience preferred.
•    Minimum of three years’ experience in an executive position at a comparable non-profit organization.

Professional Development

•    PDR. Each full-time employee is required to obtain 24 hours of professional development per calendar year and set annual goals.
•    Workshops and/or Educational Courses: Attend workshops or courses as requested or required. Share information from these workshops with other members of the administrative team, as appropriate.

Philosophy: The Parent-Infant Center supports parenting by enabling children to grow and learn in a safe, stimulating, loving environment.

We believe that a high quality early childhood program promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children while also responding to the needs of families. We encourage children to develop at their own pace and we are committed to making each child feel valued and special. We hope our children will grow to believe that they can make the world a better place.

If interested or if you might know of someone who is interested, please contact
Jaime Armstrong, Recruiting Manager at ja@tocgrp.com
or apply online at http://www.smartrecruiters.com/tocgrp

Posted on: May 23, 2012

Grants and Outcomes Management Specialist

Summary of Principle Duties:

Responsibilities will include providing comprehensive services in aspects of the pre and post development and tracking of outcomes as they relate to specific awarded contracts/grants (private & government funding sources) to ensure and manage contract deliverable reporting throughout the entire contract period. Coordinating the grants management and tracking process (for government grants and contract renewals), including ensuring that all reports are submitted on time and that grant files are properly maintained. Additional responsibilities include the overall administration of the agency’s performance management database (currently, ETO). This includes full implementation of the system; supporting the database architecture, integrating tools (such as Excel templates), customizing queries and reports, and training staff. The Grants and Outcomes Management Specialist reports to the Director of Program Operations and will work closely with Directors and Managers to coordinate the program evaluation framework, to monitor the on-going implementation and the management of grants.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in a Social Sciences Field
A minimum of two years experience in grants managements, program development and/or evaluation of service delivery in the nonprofit social services sector
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, etc..)
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
Proficient in research, interpreting and analyzing diverse data
Experience administering a database system(s) required, ETO preferred
Ability to work collaboratively and independently to achieve stated goals
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience in facilitating trainings preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
Completion of the 40-hour Domestic Training Class is required (pre or post hire)
Satisfactory criminal record, FBI and child abuse clearances and a TB Test required pre hire (all expenses paid by WAA)

Hours: full time with core hours from 9 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday.

Location: Center City, Philadelphia

We are an equal opportunity employer and we support diversity in our workplace. We encourage diverse candidates to apply.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/4NmgspnDjHmD/

Posted on: May 24, 2012

DIRECTOR for entrepreneurial, community-based nonprofit serving seniors in Philadelphia. Requires proven, mature management, financial and operations experience; passion for the program’s mission of helping seniors maintain their independence at home; ability to work effectively with a broad constituency of members, Board, community, and staff; strategic agility and marketing savvy. This demanding job will be richly rewarding for the right candidate.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/33xZCCTpP4fsP/

Posted on: May 15, 2012

The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization, which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.

TITLE: Director of Annual Giving
DEPARTMENT: Development
STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time
SUPERVISOR: Director of Development
REGION/UNIT: Central Office
LOCATION: Philadelphia

SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director is responsible for broadening the base of annual support and increasing the level of annual gifts to AFSC. Through comprehensive direction and management of the Annual Giving program, this position oversees the annual fundraising operation of the department including strategic planning, program implementation and resource management and allocation. The Director collaborates with Communications, AFSC programs and other fundraising programs to achieve goals. The Director of Annual Giving is an integral member of the development leadership team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: The key responsibilities of the Director of Annual Giving include the following:

Develops, organizes, manages, and implements short and long-range annual giving fund-raising plans, goals, strategies, and policies all aimed at increasing giving, participation and involvement.
Develops solicitation strategies and concepts for fundraising via direct mail, on-line, and telemarketing programs. Researches, edits and writes materials for donor acquisition and retention.
Evaluates results, aggregate data analysis of the annual giving program as a whole and oversees related staff activities.
Supervises Annual Giving Officer and other positions as related to Annual Giving.
Manages relationships with outside fundraising vendors and ensures costs are within budget.
Ensures that annual giving communications are consistent with AFSC’s organizational identity, Friends testimonies and key messages coordinated by the Communications Department.
Supports the organization’s volunteer program and develops a fundraising volunteer program.
Develops and directs a donor longevity and other recognition programs for annual supporters.
Proposes directives and procedures that add strategic, systematic processes for fundraising while reflecting AFSC’s culture.
Participates in peer groups related to direct mail analysis and best practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

EXPERIENCE: Five or more years’ experience working with annual giving donors. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge desired.

OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Possess a B.A. degree and have experience in non-profit annual giving programs or equivalent business, marketing, sales, or non-profit management experience.
Requires a demonstrated track record of organizing successful fund raising activities;
Demonstrated management experience and professional development of staff; strong written, design, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills; employee development and performance skills;
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
Ability to use independent judgment and manage and impart information to a range of constituencies;
Experience working with vendors and consultants.
Skills in workflow analysis, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures; excellent critical thinking, project management and strong donor friendly writing skills required.
Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long range goals;
Ability to analyze data and report on trends and performances to support fundraising performance.
Capable of motivating volunteers as well as donors;
Willingness to travel both regionally and nationally.
Maintain a good understanding and working knowledge of database systems. Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge program is preferred.
Commitment to Quaker values, testimonies and process. Understanding of and compatibility with the principles and philosophy of the American Friends Service Committee including non-violence and the belief in the intrinsic worth of every individual.
Concern and support for those who experience oppression by virtue of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, minority status, disability, or sexual orientation. Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with diverse staff.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/h427hDX7wGnp/

Posted on: May 15, 2012

Philabundance, the largest food bank and food rescue organization in the Delaware Valley is seeking a Executive Coordinator.

Our Mission Philabundance reduces hunger and food insecurity in the Deleware Valley by providing food access to people in need, in partnership with orginazations and individuals.

The Executive Coordinator will provide high quality support to the CEO and the COO; including project management and daily administrative tasks. This position will help identify and create pilot projects, with the CEO or COO’s approval; then serve as a liasion between their offices and staff project leaders. This position ensures the smooth execution of all duties of the Offices of the CEO and COO.

Specific responsibilities:

Coordinate the CEO’s special projects, keeping all interested parties informed.
Coordinate projects for the COO as instructed.
Liaison between project leaders and CEO
Ensure that the CEO is consulted on project issues, where appropriate.
Prepare correspondence for signature of CEO.
Prepare and disseminate, after CEO’s approval, agendas, minutes, and other materials in preparation for Board, Executive Management, and staff meetings.
Maintain and organize daily calendar for the CEO. Schedule meetings and coordinate events with the CEO to ensure that all obligations are met in a timely manner.
Assist with oral and written communications to various groups both internally and externally.
Manage and coordinate travel arrangements and travel itinerary (including car rental/service, flight and hotel information, scheduled meetings with names, addresses, phone numbers, etc.)
Ensure that the CEO is apprised of all relevant issues that are pending his review/signature.
Analyze relevant data and present to CEO as needed.
Responsible for other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years experience in an executive assistant role.
Ability to multi-task with a strong sense of meeting deadlines and follow-up.
Must exercise strong customer service and diplomatic skills.
High degree of professionalism, flexibility, and initiative.
Excellent time management & organizational skills: ability to prioritize daily workflow to effectively meet deadlines.
Exceptional oral/written communication skills. Attention to detail a must.
Computer Skills Required: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to handle confidential matters.

In addition Philabundance offers comprehensive benefits, including:

403(b) savings and investment plan
Paid vacations and holidays
Personal days
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Prescription Plan
Life insurance and disability insurance

Come join our team and be a part of ending hunger in the Delaware Valley.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/ZHwcGMB9NhSP/

Posted on: May 24, 2012

The Online Marketing Coordinator is charged with helping to set the online marketing strategy and execute the initiatives. The Online Marketing Coordinator will oversee the website and social media vehicles to ensure the website effectively and dynamically communicates Philabundance’s mission. She/he will play an integral role in growing the email list and online donations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Updating the website daily and overall management of content and functionality
Working across development and marketing with the marketing and to create e-solicitations and optimize direct mail via the website
Manage and write e-marketing communications and grow subscriber list
Overseeing email database.
Ensuring the development, production, testing and delivery of email campaigns by required deadlines.

Identifying opportunities to evolve online marketing strategies for campaigns results and marketplace/industry trends
Keeping abreast of industry benchmarks and trends, and socializing that knowledge across the team and organization
Review and monitor Website analytics.
Execute SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for primary areas of website.
Shoot short videos and edit for content on YouTube, Facebook and the website
Identify opportunities for improving user experiences on website
Maintain social networking tools Facebook and Twitter
Add contacts to e-newsletter database from volunteer forms and event registration

Qualifications and Experience:

Four-year college degree, emphasis in marketing a plus
Computer skills: Word, Excel, WordPress, Outlook, Internet, Microsoft Power Point, Publisher, CSS, Adobe Photoshop Elements and basic knowledge of HTML
Well versed in social networking marketing
Experience with video editing manager, imovie (a plus)
Posses marketing experience in a business setting or a non-profit
Familiarity with Convio platform ( a plus)

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/k7cttT4TwKMD/

Posted on: May 17, 2012

Grants Program Assistant 25 hours a week

No phone calls

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Grants Program Assistant will assist the Grants Program Manager in all aspects of managing the organization’s grant-based budget, by providing efficient and detailed administrative support in the form of progress reports, grant summaries, maintaining programmatic and financial documentation, providing updated programmatic timelines, and consistently communicating with lead program staff at all funded clubs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Review incoming grant documentation and outline stated reporting requirements for distribution to lead program staff
Track and update all programmatic progress, in accordance with grant’s timeline
Organize and maintain programmatic and financial grant documentation on an ongoing basis
Update and distribute grant expense reports
Bi-weekly review and logging of incoming grant documentation, i.e., employee timesheets, activity reports, paystubs, etc.; checking for accuracy, and creating reports of errors, discrepancies and/or missing documentation
Communicate with lead program staff to correct all discrepancies with submitted documentation, remind of pending deadlines, and gather additional grant-related information (pictures, stories, etc.)
Occasionally assist in the completion of financial and programmatic grant reports (monthly, quarterly, and closeout

QUALIFICATIONS

High School degree required, but current college student or graduate preferred
Able to dedicate 25 hours/wk (schedule flexible)

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/SbDNwHtzWnH4/

This report from the What Works Collaborative outlines the options for and barriers to securing housing for former prisoners; the need for stable, affordable housing in order to maintain employment and avoid substance abuse and recidivism; and models for housing as a platform for positive outcomes.

http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412552-Housing-as-a-Platform-for-Formerly-Incarcerated-Persons.pdf

This report from the What Works Collaborative reviews the literature on direct interventions to revitalize distressed neighborhoods by improving housing, schools, and services in terms of basic policy and strategy, programmatic strategies, and building institutional infrastructure.

http://research.urban.org/index.cfm?from=/UploadedPDF/412557-Building-Successful-Neighborhoods.pdf/UploadedPDF/412557-Building-Successful-Neighborhoods.pdf

A directory of 2012 Philadelphia summer youth programs is now available on the city’s website.

Find information about how to enroll in programs for children and young adults this summer where they can learn, explore and discover more about the world around them all summer long.

http://www.phila.gov/youthprograms/

Tree House kids have been working hard this school year. Collectively, they’ve spent over 18,000 minutes reading over 300 books at our program! They’ve also grown in their character and as community builders.

Join us in celebrating these amazing kids (and their parents!)

It is on Thursday, June 14th from 3:30-5:00.

We will be awarding each child in our Tutoring Time Program with free books and a sash. There will be refreshments and performances by the kids. Here is a link to our RSVP page: http://www.facebook.com/events/243006725813081/

A mini grant in the amount of $1000.00 could be awarded to your educational organization during the 2012-2013 school year. The purpose of the grant is to support innovative professional learning that exemplifies Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning in action.

To qualify, educational organizations need to write descriptive proposals using the seven categories listed below. As you write your mini grant proposal, it is highly advised that applicants refer to Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning (which can be found at http://www.learningforward.org) so an understanding of the full intent of each standard is developed. The Mini Grant Scoring Rubric should also be viewed and can be found at http://www.learningforwardpennsylvania.org. Please be explicit. When you describe the professional learning that will be funded by this grant, list each of the seven sections and show evidence of how that particular standard will come to life.

1.     Learning Communities
2.     Leadership
3.     Resources
4.     Data
5.     Learning Design
6.     Implementation
7.     Outcomes

Each category can earn up to 4 points, adding up to, potentially, 28 points.

Details:

-To be eligible for this grant, you must be working in an educational system and be a member of Learning Forward PA.

-Up to two $1,000.00 grants may be awarded in October.

-Deadline for proposals is July 1, 2012.

Questions? Call Dr. Frances Miller at 717-572-1610 or email her at learningforwardpa@gmail.com

If you work directly with OST youth, or administer or support OST programs in some capacity, please take a few minutes to complete the OST STEM Survey by clicking on the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/cof7l4r

You are also encouraged to distribute this survey to as many Pennsylvania OST staff as possible.

In addition to helping to map Pennsylvania OST STEM, those who complete the survey will have the opportunity to be entered in a drawing for one of two $50.00 Gift Cards and a NOOK Tablet!  PSAYDN is grateful to Brian LaForme and to TEAM PA Foundation for providing these survey incentive awards.  To learn more about TEAM PA, please visit teampa.com.

The survey deadline is Wednesday, June 27, 2012.  Thank you for your prompt response!  Your data will help advance OST STEM throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Fairmount Ventures, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the Fairmount4Free initiative. We seek to support small innovative nonprofit organizations that benefit the Greater Philadelphia region by providing strategic consulting services in the areas of: strategic alignment, programmatic assessment, and resource development on a pro bono basis.

In the inaugural year we will select 1-2 innovative nonprofit(s) to receive approximately $10,000 of professional consulting services at no cost. Fairmount welcomes applications from any organization with a budget equal to or less than $250,000 and whose constituency (at least in part) resides in the city of Philadelphia. You need not have paid staff or be incorporated to receive these services.

Letters of interest are due by June 29, 2012. Learn more about this initiative and how to apply on our website— http://www.fairmountinc.com.

The Class of 1969 Community Service Fund (CSF) established in 1995, created and administers the highly successful Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS) program which annually places 80 or more Princeton students in alumni mentored summer internships in community service organizations throughout the US and abroad.  The Executive Director will report to the Board of the CSF, comprised of alumni from the Class of 1969 and a number of other classes and regional associations, and work closely with the Chairman of the Board and various Committee Chairs to carry out the Board’s vision.  The Executive Director will coordinate with the PICS Program Manager employed by the University Pace Center, who handles the bulk of the interactions with students during the annual application and interview process, but most of the Executive Director’s interactions will be with the CSF Board, the organizations providing the internships and the Princeton alumni associated with them.  The Executive Director and the PICS Program Manager will be co-located on or in the vicinity of the Princeton campus, and may seek support from a Princeton University work-study student during the academic year.

The Executive Director must share and be motivated by the commitment to service that underpins the CSF and the PICS program in seeking to encourage Princeton students to consider a role in the non-profit community as, or in addition to, their careers. The Executive Director will be expected to provide (i) strategic planning advice to the CSF Board, as well as creative and innovative suggestions for initiatives supporting the PICS program, (ii) close coordination with the organizations seeking PICS interns, to include helping them set their expectations as to what the students can accomplish and design internships that provide meaningful experiences, and (iii) support to the CSF Board in development activities.

This is a 9 month full time position with flexible time during June, July and August.

The Executive Director’s key responsibilities include:
1.    Administration of all alumni related-aspects of the PICS program.  The Executive Director in coordination with individual alumni, various Princeton Classes and Alumni Associations and the CSF Board’s Grants Committee is responsible for recruitment and selection of organizations for participation in the PICS program.  Additional involvement with alumni includes selection and placement of Alumni Partners for all interns and creation and scheduling of summer seminars and social gatherings for interns over the summer.  The Executive Director and Program Manager together design and plan an Intern Orientation and Fall Reception.  The Executive Director maintains relationships with established internship organizations and provides the Board with detailed evaluation of all aspects of the program.

2.    Fiscal oversight and management of CSF. The Executive Director prepares the annual budget in conjunction with CSF Treasurer, provides regular financial reports to the CSF Board, manages payment of all expenses and coordinates with CSF’s accountant for preparation of annual financials.  The Executive Director may be assigned special projects by the Finance Committee of the CSF Board.  The Executive Director  also provides recommendations for systems and processes.

3.    Development effort.  The Executive Director will be expected to cultivate and solicit donors to CSF and the PICS Program, working closely with the Development Committee of the CSF Board.  The Executive Director supports all aspects of the Development Committee including record keeping, progress reporting, and maintaining relationships with former interns.  The Executive Director will assist in creating and implementing a multi-year strategic fundraising plan with the goal of diversifying funding sources.

4.    Communications.  In conjunction with the Communications Committee of the CSF Board, the Executive Director creates and distributes newsletters, annual reports, information pamphlets for Alumni Partners and interns’ supervisors, and recruitment material for organizations and donors.  The Executive Director develops and updates the PICS website and PICS’ presence in appropriate social media such as Facebook and Twitter. The Executive Director ensures publicity for the PICS Program through student outlets as well as alumni resources.

5.    Liaison to Princeton University.  The Executive Director will be expected to maintain and     expand existing relationships with Pace Center as well as other University partners     (Career Services, Center for Health and Well-Being).

Qualifications:
•    Bachelors Degree or higher.
•    Experience working in higher education and/or with community service non-profit entities (three or more years preferred).
•    Ability to exert patient but firm leadership in dealings with a variety of constituencies.
•    Excellent organizational/administrative skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
•    Outstanding verbal and writing skills.
•    Proficiency in financial management.
•    Comfortable working with range of age groups from students through older alumni.
•    Ability to work collaboratively with staff of other University programs.
•    Ability to develop and maintain relationships with alumni and organizations.
•    Ability to work independently with a high degree of professionalism and initiative.

Salary of up to $55K, commensurate with experience.  In addition, the Executive Director may be considered for an annual bonus related to his or her success in development activities.

Resumes, accompanied by a personal statement of 1-2 pages, should be submitted to Ms. Seva Kramer, Executive Director, Princeton University Class of 1969 Community Service Fund, at skramer@69csf.org, no later than July 15, 2012. They will be considered on a rolling basis, anticipating a start date on or about September 1, 2012.

The Pennsylvania Afterschool and Youth Development Network will sponsor a “virtual meeting”  on lessons learned and tips and tricks for successful data collection and program evaluation.  The webinar will provide an opportunity to learn from others how Pennsylvania providers are building outcome-driven programs, how the outcome data can actually strengthen the overall system of afterschool in a region, and practical next steps that can be taken to launch a data collection and program evaluation effort in an organization.

Panelists include Tim Weidemann, founding Principal of Rondout Consulting, a New York based advisory firm that specializes in public and not-for-profit capacity-building; Andrea DiMola, Program Evaluation Manager, Southeast Philadelphia Collaborative, where she works with a variety of youth-serving programs to create and implement plans for tracking data and outcomes; and Aimee LeFevers, Quality Campaign Director, Allegheny Partners for Out of School Time, a partnership of funders, intermediaries and providers dedicated to building a quality OST system that will contribute to the healthy successful development of young people as they progress through their school years, graduate from high school and enter into adulthood.

The online workshop will take place on June 15th from 10:30am to noon.  For more information or to register, go here.

http://www.psaydn.org/meeting.php

Call for Presenters application deadline is June 29, 2012

Click here to register online
http://www.foundationsinc.org/beyond-school-hours-xvi/call-for-presenters

Conference strands include:

Channeling Positive Outcomes for Youth: supporting diverse populations; gender-specific programming, working with at-risk students; incorporating youth voice and choice; supporting special needs students; working with English learners and immigrant students; responding to bullying.

Navigating in a Digital World: integrating You for Youth into your program; social media and web 2.0 tools, webinars and blended learning; improving student outcomes through technology; working with youth in the digital age.

Charting a Course for Program Quality: leveraging effective partnerships across sectors; supporting youth workers through professional development and career pipelines; engaging families across cultures; program sustainability and fundraising.

STEM: Catch the Wave: fitting in STEM afterschool; inquiry-based learning; building partnerships with universities and science centers; programming for underrepresented populations; education and career pipelines; sustainability and environmental education.

Setting Sail with Reading: supporting grade-level reading; digital storytelling and literacy-focused technology; writing as a creative art; promoting reading and writing at home; innovative literacy models.

Diving into Academic Success: linking to the Common Core Standards; school-afterschool collaborations; expanded learning time models; using project-based learning; combating “summer learning loss”; leveraging data for youth outcomes.

Charter, Turnaround, and School Reform: All Aboard: boosting student achievement and school success; innovative school design; developing top-notch leaders, boards, and teachers; strategic planning and assessment; operations and governance; school finance, budget development, and sustainability.

Strengthening your Crew: Family and Community Involvement: supporting family literacy; community-school models; engaging families across cultures; city and regional afterschool networks; connecting with businesses, faith-based organizations, and government agencies.