Health Journalism Fellowship for Los Angeles Area Journalists
California Endowment
Deadline: August 18, 2006

Funded through a grant form the California Endowment and offered through USC’s Annenberg School for Communications, this program offers journalists from print, broadcast, and ethnic media a chance to step away from the newsroom to hone their skills in healthcare journalism. The program divides the state into five zones and selects up to 20 journalists from each region for an all-expense-paid program including free tuition, meals, and lodging. For complete information, visit: http://ascweb.usc.edu/asc.php?pageID=408.

Agape Foundation Fund for Nonviolent Social Change: Accepting Grant Applications from California Organizations
Deadline: August 1, 2006

Agape provides funds to groups working for nonviolent social change in the following six areas: Peace, Human Rights, Environmental Protection, Economic Justice, Progressive Arts & Media, and Grassroots Organizing Support. Agape does not fund social or direct service organizations unless they also have a major advocacy component. For further details, visit: www.agapefn.org/sec/s-gr/BOTG_g.html.

Chicago Community Trust: Latino Heritage Endowment Fund
Deadline: July 28, 2006 (letters of inquiry)

Nuestro Futuro, a philanthropic initiative of the Chicago Community Trust, seeks to improve the quality of life of residents of metropolitan Chicago by providing grants to not-for-profit organizations with the goal of identifying, encouraging, and nurturing dynamic organizations that exhibit high potential to promote promising ideas, solutions, strategies, or approaches to addressing important issues in the Latino community. All grants fall into the following five categories: arts & humanities, education, health, human services, and neighborhood & economic development. For complete grant guidelines and the Letter of Inquiry form, visit: www.cct.org/donors/special_funds/NF/grants.html.

Chinook Fund: Social Change Work in Colorado
Deadline: August 21, 2006

The Chinook Fund supports the efforts of grassroots groups working for peace, human rights, and economic justice through social change in Colorado. All successful applicants must be based in communities of color, low-income communities, or other oppressed communities; have leadership reflecting this constituency; have a decision-making process incorporating input from all members; and be able to demonstrate work will lead to change for their community. For more information, visit: www.chinookfund.org/howtoget.htm.

Community Foundation for the National Capital Region: Invites Proposals for the Common Ground Fund
Deadline: August 18, 2006

The Common Ground Fund is seeking applications from nonprofit community-based organizations in the greater Washington DC region for projects that address social justice issues impacting communities of color and that focus their work within racially diverse communities. Interested applicants are invited to attend a community briefing on July 26, 2006, to obtain in-depth information and guidance on the 2006 Request for Proposals. For complete program guidelines, visit: www.cfncr.org/page15423.cfm.

Commonweal Foundation: Community Assistance Grants for Educational Programs in Washington DC Area
Deadline: August 1, 2006

The Commonweal Foundation supports educational programs and projects assisting disadvantaged youth in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. The Foundation focuses on secondary and, to a lesser extent, elementary education. The grants are designed to support a variety of social service endeavors, including after-school tutoring for at-risk youth, mentoring, enrichments programs, youth entrepreneurship, and programs encouraging students to finish high school and apply for college. Maximum grant award is $25,000. For more information, visit: www.cweal.org/cag.htm.

CVS/pharmacy: Community Grants Program
Deadline: October 31, 2006

CVS/pharmacy supports nonprofit organizations with programs in the following areas: 1) programs targeting children with disabilities under the age of 18, and which focus on health and rehabilitation services, working with schools to ensure a greater level of inclusion, or creating opportunities or facilities giving greater access to physical movement and play, and 2) healthcare services for the uninsured. For complete program information, visit: www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/community_grants.html.

Drug Policy Alliance: Advocacy Grants Program
Deadline: Various (posted May 5, 2006)

The Drug Policy Alliance Advocacy Grants Program seeks to promote policy change and advance drug policy reform at the local, state, and national levels by strategically funding smaller, geographically limited, or single-issue organizations and projects. The grants program works to raise awareness and promote change through two vehicles: the Promoting Policy Change Program targeting organizations seeking to advance reform through advocacy, grassroots organizing, and education, and; the Rapid Response/Special Opportunities Program targeting time-sensitive projects to respond or take advantage of strategic public education and campaigns to block drug war initiatives or to advance drug policy reform. The first Rapid Response cycle begins on August 1, 2006. For more information, visit: www.drugpolicy.org/about/jobsfunding/grants/index.cfm.

Fund for Southern Communities: Accepting Grant Applications for Social Change Work
Deadline: September 1, 2006

The Fund for Southern Communities is a public foundation seeking to foster social change initiated by community-based groups in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The Fund provides grants and technical assistance to progressive grassroots social change organizations that work against discrimination based on race, sex, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or physical and mental disabilities; stand for workers’ rights; promote self-determination in low-income and disenfranchised areas; protect the environment; promote and create non-traditional arts and media; promote peace, and; work toward the equitable distribution of economic and/or political power. The Fund also supports organizations that are unlikely to be funded by more traditional funding sources, including those organizations whose geographic location limits funding opportunities. Complete program information can be found at: www.fundforsouth.org/apply_grant.htm.

Michigan Women’s Foundation: Mini Grants
Deadline: July 31, 2006

The Michigan Women’s Foundation offers mini-grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to grassroots organizations with operating budgets of less than $150,000; new organizations started in the last two to three years, and/or; established organizations starting service to a new or underserved population. Grants will be awarded to organizations focusing on at least one of the Foundation’s areas of interest, including promotion of economic self-sufficiency, and public policy or leadership development for women and girls. Priority is given to organizations serving low-income and diverse/underserved populations and which have significant female staff or board leadership with a demonstrated ability to conduct the program as designed. For complete program information, visit: www.miwf.org/movie(1024x768).html.

Liberty Hill Foundation: Seed Fund
Deadline: August 1, 2006

The Liberty Hill Foundation supports grassroots community organizing in Los Angeles County. The Foundation’s motto is “Change, Not Charity,” and its vision is to be a catalyst in building a movement for social and racial equality, economic justice, environmental sustainability, and a shared sense of social responsibility. Liberty Hill makes grants to groups working to address urban economic and racial justice issues in order to build a future that promises safety, equality, and opportunity for everyone. Grants range from $7,500 to $20,000 for emerging and developing community-based organizations that seek change through constituency building, leadership development, education, and outreach. For more information, visit: www.libertyhill.org/grant/seedfund.html.

Ober/Kaler Law Firm: Grants Program to Benefit Children in Baltimore & Washington DC Metropolitan Areas
Deadline: August 4, 2006

The law firm of Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver has launched its annual John Chandler Baldwin Community Grants Program to aid nonprofit organizations serving Baltimore, Maryland, and the Washington DC metropolitan areas. The program will award two $10,000 grants and one $15,000 grant to organizations with educational programs focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children in these areas. For more information, visit: www.ober.com/index2.html.

Open Meadows Foundation: Funding for Projects Benefiting Women & Girls
Deadline: August 15, 2006

The Open Meadows Foundation is a grantmaking organization that funds projects led by and benefiting women and girls. The Foundation offers grants to projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls; reflect diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization; promote building community power; promote racial, social, economic, and environmental justice, and; have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. In addition to its general fund, the Foundation has six special funds focusing on specific groups and/or activities. For more information, visit: www.openmeadows.org/.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company: Community Development Grants
Deadline: August 7, 2006

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is helping fund economic development projects and events throughout northern and central California. Wherever feasible, the company targets a large portion of its grants for projects or organizations that assist underserved communities. In general, this includes people with low incomes, people of color, seniors, the disabled, and the LBGT community. Two types of grants will focus on: 1) economic development—promoting private sector investment to enhance fundamental economic strength and the standard of living for her residents, and 2) community development—improving communities, promoting economic opportunities and self-sufficiency programs for residents. For more information, visit: www.pge.com/edgrant/.

Patagonia: Support for Environmental Work
Deadline: August 31, 2006

Patagonia provides support for environmental work through grants to nonprofit, grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas and multi-pronged campaigns designed to preserve and protect local habitats. For more information, visit: www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2942.

Rockefeller Foundation: Individual Residencies and Conference Programs at Bellagio Center
Deadline: August 1, 2006

The Bellagio Study and Conference Center in Bellagio, Italy, offers two programs—the individual residency program and the conference & team program—encouraging critical thinking and creative responses to some of the world’s most pressing issues. Each year the Rockefeller Foundation welcomes approximately 140 residents and 50 conferences to the Center. The Foundation provides room and board without charge for all residents and conference/team participants. To access complete program information and application materials, visit: www.rockfound.org/bellagio.

Sociological Initiatives Foundation: Grant Applications for Research and Social-Action Projects
Deadline: August 15, 2006 (concept application)

The Sociological Initiatives Foundation supports research and social-action projects that focus on understanding and finding solutions to a broad array of social problems. The Foundation’s primary goal is to encourage research, including community-based research that supports and promotes social change. Preference will be given to projects addressing institutional rather than individual or behavioral change, and/or research and initiatives providing insight into sociological and linguistic issues that may be useful to specific groups and/or communities. Areas of particular interest include: social and political inequities; poverty and employment issues; social welfare issues; minority group and gender issues; second language learning and use; literacy, and; topics related to language in its social contexts. Grant sizes normally range from $5,000 to $15,000. For complete details, visit: www.grantsmanagement.com/sifguidelines.html.

Tides Death Penalty Mobilization Fund: Accepting Proposals for State Strategies Cycle
Deadline: August 14, 2006

The Tides Foundation’s Death Penalty Mobilization Fund supports collaborations of local, regional, or national nonprofits working to abolish the death penalty at the state and/or federal levels. The State Strategies segment of the Mobilization Fund provides grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to state-based activist organizations working on death penalty reform, abolition, or moratoria efforts in the United States. For more information, visit: www.tidesfoundation.org/services-strategies/collective-giving/death-penatly-mobilization-fund/index.html.

Women Helping Others (WHO) Foundation: Accepting Grant Applications
Deadline: September 12, 2006

The WHO Foundation supports grassroots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projects and programs addressing health, education, and social service needs are the Foundation’s priority. Funding requests must be made using the WHO Foundation application. To access the application and complete eligibility guidelines, visit: www.whofoundation.org/.

Directing Attorney/Managing Director
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), Long Beach CA

LAFLA is the largest law firm for low-income people in California, with approximately 150 employees and more than 50 attorneys. The program has an annual operating budget of more than $12 million and has six neighborhood offices.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing general leadership, promoting teamwork, efficiency, unity, and morale.
• Using substantive skills to benefit local (Long Beach, Harbor) client community.
• Maintaining knowledge of local community issues and promoting LAFLA as a “player” in policy issues affecting local client community.
• Facilitating integration of Long Beach staff, office, and issues throughout the program.
• Strengthening LAFLA relationships with local elected and other officials.
• Strengthen LAFLA relationship with local community organizations and leaders.
• Identifying and pursuing, with program support, new sources of local funding.
• Working with the Office Manager in assuring appropriate office resources, including staff, library, and equipment.
• Working with unit Directing Attorneys in providing supervision, as appropriate, for advocacy staff.
• Participating as part of LAFLA management team.
• Developing a vision incorporating client friendly delivery systems, effective partnerships with public officials, service providers, and the private bar.

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar of California or Juris Doctor Degree preferred.
• Extensive ties to the Long Beach, Harbor community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of low income issues and community legal needs.
• Knowledge of basic principles of administration and supervision.
• Ability to deal with people tactfully and effectively. 

Compensation range is $5,677 – $7,463/month depending on experience. Excellent benefits provided. To apply: Submit résumé to Diane Talamantez, Personnel, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, 1102 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019. All applicants will be notified of final hiring decision. Position requires one year probationary period.  LAFLA is an equal opportunity employer; selection will be based solely on merit and will be made without discrimination because of age, race, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability. Deadline: Open until filled; available immediately.

Director of Strategic Campaigns
Women’s Educational Media (WEM), San Francisco CA

WEM is a highly acclaimed progressive social issue documentary film production company and a leader in the field of anti-bias education based in San Francisco. WEM has been highly successful in forging collaborations with local, regional, and national organizations to work on campaigns related to issues in its films including its Respect for All Project which is a series of highly successful campaigns designed to address issues of prejudice among young people and the adults who guide their development. This is a newly formed senior position providing a rare opportunity for an individual with diverse skills and experience in marketing, fundraising, and communications to work with an Academy Award-winning documentary film production team on media activism, movement building, branding, and donor cultivation.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading WEM’s organizational efforts to communicate about her films and programs to individual donors, film users, education and social service organizations, and foundations.
• Leading the 10th anniversary commemoration strategy for WEM’s landmark, signature documentary, “It’s Elementary—Talking about Gay Issues in School.”
• Organizing the public release and promotion of a high-profile documentary film and education campaign supporting teenagers to think critically about the ways they are pressured to conform to strict gender role expectations.
• Expanding the distribution of That’s Family!, a film for young people that opens up dialogue about diverse family structures and Let’s Get Real, WEM’s film for adolescents opening up dialogue about name-calling, bullying, and prejudice.
• Leading the public rebranding of the organization.
• Developing strategic partnerships with individuals and institutional funders.
• Strategic planning for marketing, development, and communications.
• Creation of all print and electronic communication materials.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years of increasing responsibility in some combination of marketing, communications, development, and public relations.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Passion about issues WEM films address and compatible political sensibility.
• Demonstrated creative entrepreneurial talent.
• Excellent project management and analytical skills.
• Excellent relational skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Computer savvy.
• Strategic “big picture” thinking, with demonstrated leadership of significant projects while also being able to pay close attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and team building track record.
• Development experience with cultiviating donors and working with major donors preferred.
• Major event planning experience preferred.
• Experience in sales and marketing on large scale projects preferred.
• Website content editing experience preferred.
• Experience in public relations/media also preferred but not necessary.

Salary is at the high end of WEM’s salary scale and is negotiable based on experience. Excellent benefits provided. To apply: Send cover letter, résumé, salary history, and relevant writing sample to: jobs@womedia.org. No phone calls please. To learn more about WEM, visit: www.womedia.org. WEM places a high value on staff diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. WEM does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, height, weight, medical condition, marital status, citizenship, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. Deadline: Open until filled.

Foundation Relations Manager
Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and Institute for America’s Future (IAF), Washington DC

CAF and IAF seek a bright, motivated, and collegial person with institutional fundraising experience who is excited about the opportunity to support the organization’s mission to fill a new position. S/he will be part of a growing team working to raise an annual $5-6 million budget for the organization’s national operations. CAF and its sister organization IAF is a progressive research and action center promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for all Americans. CAF and IAF use studies and analyses, communications, advocacy, and mobilization campaigns to advance a progressive perspective on a broad range of issues.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing annual plan for solicitation and stewardship of foundations.
• Managing inquiry, solicitation, acknowledgement, and reporting schedule/work plan for foundation giving program.
• Preparing letters, proposal, and financial and narrative report for foundation prospects.
• Communicating with program officers, maintaining contact database for effective relationship management.
• Researching guidelines and requirements of prospective sources to expand foundation support.
• Maintaining collaborative working relationships with program staff in fundraising efforts, including developing project proposals, and budgets with their input.
• Tracking program progress and maintaining a portfolio of testimonials, media/press products, and promotional materials to share with funders.
• Tracking and evaluating status of donor relationships and solicitations, including weekly reports to Development team and the organization’s directors.
• Working with Development Assistant to maintain accurate records to assist in annual independent audit.
• Helping prepare board reports, annual reports, newsletters, and other material as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least three to five years institutional fundraising experience, including extensive grant writing.
• Extremely organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent persuasive writing skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and entrepreneurial personality.
• Knowledge of progressive foundations.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Good humor and ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to organization’s mission.
• Understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal issues/structures a plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation, health insurance, healthcare/childcare flexible spending account, public transportation assistance, and retirement plan. IAF/CAF offers a comfortable, creative work environment. To apply: Send cover letter (should indicate how you learned of the job opening), résumé with dates of employment, salary history, and writing sample by regular mail, email, or fax to Foundation Relations Manager Search, Institute for America’s Future, 1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 205, Washington DC 20036; Fax: (202) 955-5606; email: jobs@ourfuture.org. Due to the large number of applicants, IAF is not able to acknowledge receipt and status of applications. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Immigrant Rights Organizer
New Jersey Immigration Policy Network (NJIPN), Newark NJ

NJIPN seeks a full-time Immigrant Rights Organizer to run a statewide coalition development and membership drive.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting and motivating new members, volunteers, and supporters.
• Extending relationships with existing members, volunteers, and supporters.
• Identifying and providing leadership on pressing issues within organizational membership and immigrant communities.
• Providing information to community members.
• Identifying and targeting potential coalition allies.
• Identifying and targeting coalition gaps.
• Working with community groups, faith-based groups, and labor unions to deepen their involvement in the coalition.
• Building an active volunteer base.
• Coordinating membership drives, member mailings, phone banks, and fundraisers.

Qualifications:

• Organizing experience with a labor, community, or political campaign or organization.
• Strong knowledge and experience related to issues of importance to the immigrant community.
• Ability to recruit and motivate diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrant rights and social justice.
• Accountability to goals.
• Spanish proficiency a plus.
• Willingness to work hard, be self-motivated, and work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel within New Jersey with own car; valid driver’s license required.
• Bachelor of Arts preferred but different degree can be complemented with work-related experience.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Health benefits are provided. To apply: Email Dr. Partha Benerjee, Executive Director, New Jersey Immigration Policy Network, 89 Market Street, Newark NJ 07102 at njipn@njipn.org or fax information to: (973) 621-2297. No phone calls please. Deadline: None given.

Major Gifts Mananger
Campaign for America’s Future (CAF) and Institute for America’s Future (IAF), Washington DC

CAF and IAF seek a bright, motivated, and collegial person with major donor fundraising experience who is excited about the opportunity to support the organization’s mission. S/he will be part of a growing team working to raise an annual $5-6 million budget for the organization’s national operations. CAF, and its sister organization IAF, is a progressive research and action center promoting an agenda to enhance prosperity and opportunity for all Americans. CAF and IAF use studies and analyses, communications, advocacy, and mobilization campaigns to advance a progressive perspective on a broad range of issues.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing and coordinating annual fundraising strategy, calendar, and work plan for major donor development program.
• Tracking and evaluating effectiveness of fundraising solicitations and programs, including weekly reports to Development team and the organization’s directors.
• Maintaining database for effective relationship management.
• Implementing solicitation schedule through calls, mail, and personal meetings, including staffing of principals.
• Conceptualizing, writing, and producing acknowledgements, solicitations, and reports.
• Maintaining system of regular stewardship and communication with individual donors, including conference calls and marketing materials.
• Conducting prospect research on donor sources.
• Planning and organizing annual Gala Awards dinner and occasional special fundraising events.
• Working with program and communications staff to explore, propose, and test new ideas for Internet furndraising; and maintaining a schedule for regular engagement of online supporters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least three to five years in major donor fundraising experience; direct solicitation preferred.
• Extremely organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent persuasive writing skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and entrepreneurial personality.
• Knowledge of progressive donor networks.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Good humor and ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to organization’s mission.
• Understanding of 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit legal issues/structures a plus.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation, health insurance, healthcare/childcare, flexible spending account, public transportation assistance, and retirement plan. CAF/IAF offers a comfortable, creative work environment. IAF is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Send cover letter (should indicate how you learned of the job opening), résumé with dates of employment, salary history, and writing sample to Major Gifts Manager Search, Campaign for America’s Future, 1025 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 205, Washington DC 20036 or by fax to: (202) 955-5606 or by email to: jobs@ourfuture.org. Due to the large number of applicants, individual acknowledgments as to receipt and status of applications will not be made. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone call please. Deadline: July 31, 2006. For more information on CAF and IAF, visit: www.OurFuture.org.

Northwest Regional Media Manager
GLAAD, Los Angeles CA

GLAAD seeks a Northwest Regional Media Manager (RMM) to join the Los Angeles, Calif., team. GLAAD promotes the fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of combating homophobia and all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation or identity.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working in conjunction with the Director of Regional Media to develop and implement strategic plans in the Northwest region.
• Using pre-determined goals to connect local activists and individuals with GLAAD’s campaign work and providing meaningful ways to be involved.
• Monitoring assigned regional media outlets on a daily basis and direct coverage of issues pertaining to the LGBT community.
• Maintaining and growing current contacts, or accessing contacts/spokespeople for regional LGBT and mainstream media outlets and journalists.
• Adhering to media protocol for outreach and response to journalists, as well as for systems for internal communications.
• Planning, writing, and editing news materials to include releases, “calls to action,” letters to media professionals, and other documents as needed.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with media and the LGBT community in Northwest region which includes: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
• Degree and/or substantial experience in journalism, communications, or public relations.
• Experience in both LGBT and mainstream media preferred.
• Public speaking experience, including presentations, delivering skills-building trainings, and media interviews.
• Strong writing skills.
• Demonstrated success in writing, reporting, or placing media coverage.
• Experience working with community-based organizations.
• Experience in volunteer management.
• Working knowledge and understanding of LGBT political, cultural, and social organizations in the region.
• Either strong working knowledge of issues regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender advancement or demonstrated capacity to understand issues quickly and competently.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ages, ethnicities, and sexual identities.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and desire to be a self-starter.

Compensation is commensurate with experience; but the range for this full-time exempt position is $35,000 to $42,000. Benefits include 403(b) retirement plan, escalating paid vacation leave beginning with three weeks, flexible work arrangements program, and organization-paid health benefits including medical, dental, life, long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending. GLAAD is a business causal dress environment. GLAAD is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Contact Human Resources at jobs@glaad.org or visit: www.glaad.org/account/index.php?refer=/about/work_signup.php&id=48. Deadline: None given.