By Dana Mandolesi on March 13, 2010
[from the Young Non-Profit Network 3/2/10]
Location: Bay Area, CA
Organization Background
The New Teacher Center (NTC) is a national organization dedicated to improving student learning by accelerating the effectiveness of new teachers. NTC strengthens school communities through proven mentoring and professional development programs, online learning environments, policy advocacy, and essential research. Since 1998, NTC has served over 49,000 teachers and 5,000 mentors, touching millions of students across the country. The organization has an $18 million operating budget and has a staff of 200 working across the country. Spurred by the nation’s increasing achievement gap and the need for effective support for a new generation of teachers, NTC has recently launched an ambitious growth phase.
Director of Development, Position Background
The New Teacher Center is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Development who will lead all fundraising efforts for the organization and ensure that NTC is maximizing the opportunity to leverage foundation, individual, corporate and government grants. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with other senior leaders, the Director of Development will develop and execute a fundraising strategy designed to support the organization’s aggressive growth plans. The Director of Development will skillfully represent the organization to donors, prospects and the public and will continually seek out new opportunities and avenues for support allowing the organization to expand its scope and impact. This position is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, strategic development professional to help take NTC to a new level organizationally and in the process, make a significant contribution to education reform. Please see the attachment and visit http://www.cgcareers.org/findajob/jobdetail/1530 for the FULL job description on the Commongood Careers website.
Director of Impact, Position Background
The New Teacher Center (NTC) is seeking a knowledgeable and entrepreneurial Director of Impact to create a coordinated and comprehensive strategy across the organization for defining and measuring impact. As NTC aims to significantly increase the impact of its program through a data-driven approach, this role will set the vision for what is being measured, how that data is collected, how the results are used to inform programming and how those results are communicated to the outside world. During this time of organizational growth, NTC is looking to incorporate measurements of mentor efficacy and development, teacher efficacy and effectiveness, as well as student achievement outcomes, where appropriate, as key indicators of quality programs. Working collaboratively with staff across the organization, the role provides an exciting opportunity for someone with highly developed analytic skills and an understanding of the complexities of the education world to make a significant contribution to the direction of NTC in the coming years. Please see the attachment and visit http://www.cgcareers.org/findajob/jobdetail/1531 for the FULL job description and application instructions on the Commongood Careers website.
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By Dana Mandolesi on March 12, 2010
Whether your organization is an early adopter of online social networking or not, your community is probably curious about it. Are you faced with questions like, “Is Facebook safe?” or, “How do I keep my information private?” If you are trying to increase interest in social networking within your community, how do you articulate its benefits? How can social networking really help members of your community?
At Community Technology Network’s (CTN’s) first Networking Event in 2010, John Bansavich, Director of Learning Technologies and the Center for Instruction and Technology at the University of San Francisco, and Susan Mernit, the co-founder of Public Media Collaborative, will share information about their programs and lead a discussion focused on how community technology leaders can help communities successfully navigate the new terrain of online social networking. Susan Mernit is also the co-founder of Oakland Local, a nonprofit community site focused on training nonprofits, ethnic media, and community groups to use social media tools to tell their stories.
Come to learn more and meet other people and organizations working to promote digital inclusion, and leave with new tools and valuable connections. The event is free, but space is limited. RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/Community-Technology-Digital-Opportunity/calendar/12676343
When: Wednesday, March 17 4pm-6pm
Where: University of San Francisco Center for Instruction and Technology
2350 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Posted in Community Opportunities | Tagged community, free, non-profit training, non-profits, social networking, training, webpages
By Dana Mandolesi on March 12, 2010
Position: Youth Service Coordinator
Program: Project Independence
Status / Classification: Full- Time
Supervisor: Support Housing Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide overall assistance with Project Independence participants including: assessment and enrollment, housing assistance, case management and all other activities needed to support participants on an individualized basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pre-screen potential participants for Project Independence.
• Assess and enroll applicants into the program which includes face-to-face meetings with all applicants.
• Review and verify all supporting documentation.
• Assist participants in maintaining stable housing by providing tenant/ landlord liaison support.
• Assist with housing placement, maintenance coordination, and general communication around housing needs.
• Develop Individualized Service Plans for all participants.
• Prepare written applicant assessment reports.
• Deliver case management services, including but not limited to weekly personal contact, periodic home visits, monitoring of educational progress, income certifications, and referrals to adjunct services.
• Assistance with financial, career planning, and job search preparation.
• Advocate for participants with employers, educators, and other service providers.
• Attend mandatory meetings and case-conferencing sessions.
• Network with other community service organizations and local government
• Prepare quarterly, annual, and programmatic reports as requested.
• Maintain and secure comprehensive case files.
• Provide assistance to the Supportive Housing Director as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• MSW preferred. BA Social Work or related field required.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with transitional age youth, homeless individuals/ families, or extremely low income populations.
• Ability to maintain accurate client/service documentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent engagement skills with program participants.
• Initiative, flexibility, capacity to respond effectively in stressful/crisis situations.
• Experience with community networking and resource building.
• Reliable transportation and clean DMV record required.
• Willingness to be flexible with work schedule.
email Hr@abodeservices.org for more information or to submit an application
Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.
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Posted in Community Opportunities | Tagged fremont, jobs, newark, Project Independence, union city, Youth Services
By Dana Mandolesi on March 11, 2010
There is still time to sign-up for the webinar!
There are over 10 million victims of identity theft nationwide and over $56 billion lost each year because of fraudulent activities. In 2007, there were 1 million children who had their identities stolen in the United States. Children from foster care are twice as likely to become a victim of identity theft.
Join us on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for a free webinar training on protecting former foster youth from identity theft. The goal of the webinar is to provide social workers, educators in both K-12 and higher education, advocates, caregivers, and community organizations on ways to prevent, detect and resolve identity theft issues.
Participants will learn about resources and recommendations on how they can assist their foster youth in securing their private information. A panel of experts from the California Office of Privacy Protection, Public Counsel, Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs, and the Alliance for Children’s Rights will address the following topic areas;
Why foster youth are vulnerable to fraud and identity theft.
Tips foster youth need to know to prevent identity theft.
Models/best practices and resources that can assist foster youth who have had their identity stolen.
Vital documents foster youth will need during their transition into college and how to protect those documents.
Title: Identity Theft and Vital Documents: Protecting Foster Youth From Fraud
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
How to participate: Audio for the training will be available through your computer or a call-in number.
Registration: To register and receive log-in and audio instructions, click here.
Ample time will be provided to answer your questions. For more information, contact Jenny Vinopal at (562) 951-4734 or jvinopal@calstate.edu
To learn more about California College Pathways, visit www.cacollegepathways.org
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Posted in Community Opportunities, Upcoming Events | Tagged california, california college pathways, college, documents, financial aid, foster youth, identity theft, training, university, vital documents, webinar
By Dana Mandolesi on February 28, 2010
PLEASE SAVE THE DATES JUNE 23-26, 2010!
The 4TH Annual Early Academic Planning Camp at San Jose State WILL BE TAKING APPLICATIONS for the SUMMER 2010 CAMP! This year’s camp will be offered Wednesday, June 23rd, 9:00 am to Saturday, June 26th, 11 am and will be located in Campus Village Suites 9 Bldg C @San José State University, San José, CA. The camp is being sponsored by the Santa Clara County Office of Education- Foster Youth Services.
The primary goals of the camp are:
• Inspire and motivate students to reach for the dream of a college education; offer guidance and direction in their academic pursuits;
• provide academic skills training; and
• build a sense of community.
This FREE program will encourage 30-40 8th grade foster youth to see higher education as an achievable pathway to fulfilling their dreams and will show them what they need to do in high school to prepare for university admission. Our camp takes place on the San José State Campus, a wonderful opportunity for youth to get a feel for what it will be like to go to college and live on campus. Applications are due by May 15, 2010. In the event that we have a large response of applications, a maximum of 5 youth per county will be accepted, and additional youth will be placed on a waiting list.
This year, we are requiring that a chaperone be designated by the county for every 5 youth represented. Room and Board is provided for each chaperone. Transportation for youth is the responsibility of the care giver or county program.
An application will be available for downloading on our website on March 5, 2010. Please consider recommending a foster youth to attend the camp. Information on the camp is posted on the CME Society website at http://www.sjsu.edu/cmesociety.
For questions regarding the camp, please contact Connie, or Mario and Kanisha at 408-924-1098/924-5699 via email at Connie.Hernandez-Robbins@sjsu.edu.
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Posted in Community Opportunities | Tagged 8th graders, academic planning, cme society, foster youth, san jose, university
By Dana Mandolesi on February 23, 2010
A Message from Director
Maria Su
San Francisco Department of Children, Youth & Their Families
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What if some of the most run-down housing in San Francisco could be transformed into a vibrant family zone with the best affordable housing, schools, and community services in town? And, what if the youth living in
that housing today could be the organizers and community developers planning and leading that transformation?
I am proud to say that “what if” will become “what is” on March 1 when the first 20 youth from four neighborhoods will begin internships with the newly formed HOPE SF Youth Leadership Academy (the “Academy”). The Academy will match five youth with the adults responsible for the revitalization process in each of four neighborhoods. Committing 10 hours per month, the youth and adults will work together in neighborhood-based teams to tackle real planning issues such as:
• How should a park be designed?
• What programs should be offered at the community center?
• How do we engage more youth in helping us make the right choices in this process?
Once a month, youth and adults from all four sites will come together in Academy Saturdays to do citywide learning, team building, and learn about community development career opportunities. Youth interns will gain valuable leadership skills, be exposed to community development as a career, and influence the planning decisions of their community, all while earning a stipend. Participating adults will learn how to effectively
involve youth in planning decisions. Youth and adults working together will create better master plans and lasting neighborhood improvements.
You can join us in this effort by helping us find our first group of youth who are:
• Ages 14 to 16
• A resident of one of the active HOPE SF sites—Hunters View, Potrero Annex or View, Sunnydale, and Westside Courts
• Able to commit 10 hours per month in scheduled activities
• Passionate about their community
• Interested in developing excellent communication and presentation skills
Interns will attend workshops, advise the development teams and the Housing Authority of community needs, attend a two day summit at UC Berkeley, and receive a stipend for consistent involvement (up to $75.00 per month). A printable overview and application are available at www.dcyf.org and are due February 22, 2010 by 5:00 pm. To learn more contact Coordinator Maurita Dunphy at maurita.dunphy@sfgov.org or 415 701-5563.
DCYF is a lead sponsor of this program and is excited to join the efforts of the HOPE SF initiative leaders—the Mayor’s Office of Housing and the San Francisco Housing Authority—to create a strong youth component for their important initiative. An array of collaborators have signed on to make this program a success including: Citibank Foundation, Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.; Interagency Council; Japanese Community Youth Council; the San Francisco Youth Commission; UC Berkeley’s Center for Cities & Schools; and each of the participating development teams including: Bridge Housing Corporation, EM Johnson Interest, Mercy Housing California, and The John Stewart Company.
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Posted in Community Opportunities | Tagged housing, internship, public housing, san francisco
