Jobs for Change is being launched at a time of both crisis and opportunity. The crisis we face is rooted not only in our faltering economy but also in our national failure to confront major challenges, from education to energy to health care. At the same time, President Obama has inspired renewed interest in public… Continue reading Jobs for Change: Recruiting a new generation of leaders into the nonprofit, government, and social enterprise sectors
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Job: Executive Director Position with StartingBloc
StartingBloc is currently seeking a talented and dynamic new Executive Director to lead a small and highly mission-driven organization into its next phase of growth and to ensure StartingBloc’s continued and sustainable recognition as a leader in the fields of social innovation, social entrepreneurship, cross-sector partnerships, and sustainability. Working closely with the Director of Programs,… Continue reading Job: Executive Director Position with StartingBloc
JOB: Overseas Fellowships with Atlas Corps
Atlas Service Corps seeks nonprofit leaders from around the world to apply for their 2009-2010 fellowship positions in Washington, DC and Bogota, Colombia. All expenses are paid in this prestigious, fellowship program, including a living stipend, health insurance, visa, travel, training, and a $2,500 end of service award. Applicants must have 3 or more years… Continue reading JOB: Overseas Fellowships with Atlas Corps
The down economy is driving more MBAs down socially responsible business tracks
The down economy is driving more MBAs down socially responsible businesstracks, according to the story “What Now for MBAs?†on BNET.com. Top-tier schools like Duke and Yale have responded by creating programs to prepare social entrepreneurs. The story lays out the best feeder schools for social entrepreneur positions, the most lucrative jobs and the major… Continue reading The down economy is driving more MBAs down socially responsible business tracks
Microsoft Plans To Join OLPC
There’s been lots of drama with OLPC but hopefully the non-profit can work through it and make some progress with their new partner Microsoft: The alliance between Microsoft and O.L.P.C. comes after long stretches of antagonism, punctuated by occasional talks, between the two sides. Mr. Negroponte, a former computer researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of… Continue reading Microsoft Plans To Join OLPC
Jobs: Executive Director, YouthBuild Public Charter School
The YouthBuild Public Charter School, a cutting-edge educational facility blending the widely acclaimed YouthBuild national service program with a service-oriented and non-traditional academic curriculum, seeks nominations and applications for their next Executive Director. YouthBuild Public Charter School (YouthBuild PCS) is one of the only bilingual alternative high school in Washington, D.C. and offers students ages… Continue reading Jobs: Executive Director, YouthBuild Public Charter School
Ashoka– Director, Strategic Development
Ashoka-US Director, Strategic Development The Director of Strategic Development will strengthen and sustain Ashoka-US’s position and visibility in the US through investor analysis and development, cultivating external relations, representing Ashoka externally, and generating 1-2 million dollars of new revenue annually. Responsibilities will include contributing to Ashoka-US’s core program by helping to identify, select and support… Continue reading Ashoka– Director, Strategic Development
Acumen Fund is hiring for a new associate who can work with them on community building, new media, and communications…
Seth Godin posts an job listing for Acumen. Acumen Fund is hiring for a new associate who can work with them on community building, new media, and communications… this individual would join the Portfolio Strategies team which focuses on sharing knowledge and influencing how the world tackles poverty. The associate would be primarily responsible for… Continue reading Acumen Fund is hiring for a new associate who can work with them on community building, new media, and communications…
Job Opening At Environmental Defense
Job posting for those of you interested in market-based solutions for environmental issues. Job: Major Gifts Officer(s) – San Francisco and Silicon Valley- (San Francisco and Silicon Valley Focus) BACKGROUND Environmental Defense is dedicated to protecting environmental rights, and focuses on the right of all people to clean air, clean water, healthy food and flourishing… Continue reading Job Opening At Environmental Defense
Jobs: Ithaka Research Analyst
Ithaka Research Analyst New York, NY Ithaka promotes innovation in higher education by helping pioneering initiatives thrive. We also undertake projects to provide the academic community as a whole with new perspectives on our changing environment. Supported by the Mellon, Hewlett and Niarchos Foundations and affiliated with JSTOR and ARTstor, we are an entrepreneurially-minded organization… Continue reading Jobs: Ithaka Research Analyst