The Bullitt Foundation requests applicants for an Administrative and Grants Assistant. The successful candidate will possess an undergraduate degree with a concentration on disciplines that are relevant to the Bullitt Foundation mission. Work or volunteer experience with some of the program interests of the foundation would be a plus. This is a good early career position for someone interested in a long-term professional engagement in environmental issues. Please distribute this announcement to anyone you think would be a great fit. For the full job announcement, please see attached or visit our website: www.bullitt.org. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Seattle. A competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. To apply, E-Mail a resume and a writing sample to Amber Knox at [email protected] by July 5, 2011. No phone calls, please. Mailed or hand-delivered applications will not be considered. Read more

The Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities is now accepting applications for its PLACES fellowship. The PLACES fellowship is designed as a year-long fellowship program that offers tools, knowledge, and best practices to enhance funder grantmaking decisions in ways that are responsive to the needs and assets of low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. This fellowship is designed for professionals in philanthropy who are serving low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. The application deadline is July 29, 2011. The fellowship begins in October 2011. More information at www.fundersnetwork.org/participate/places. Read more

One of the things I noticed during Trista Harris’ presentation on 6 Ways to Rock Your Career was the number of leadership and nonprofit books she referenced. Part of the reason that she and Rosetta Thurman chose to write “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar” was because so many of those books fall short in the “how to/do it yourself” instructions. I wish I’d jotted down all the books and articles Trista mentioned, but instead I asked her for her top 3 suggestions for anyone who is interested. Here are Trista’s three must-reads (linked to Amazon.com), plus another one that sounded good to me! From Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… And Others Don’t, by Jim Collins The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization, by John C. Maxwell The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels, by Michael Watkins Causewired: Plugging In, Getting Involved, Changing the World, by Tom Watson And don’t forget – you can also purchase How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar as an EBook for just $24.99 – as well as the supplemental WORKBOOK for an additional $9.99. Invest in yourself! Read more

How can you act “beyond the job title” to influence the way your organization works? Join EPIP Seattle for a brown bag lunch discussion (free for members and friends)! Wednesday, June 22, 2011Century Square Building – 3rd Floor Conference Center1501 4th Avenue12:00 – 1:30pmRSVP now! Holly Wolfe, Program Associate at The Russell Family Foundation will break down what successful change looks like with real-life examples and explore practical approaches to bring new perspectives to your institution. This interactive, peer-learning, brown bag luncheon will dive into deeper issues: What change agendas in philanthropy are emerging professionals ideally positioned to address? What are the characteristics of institutions where emerging professionals can thrive? Where do we feel constrained? What responsibilities do we have to our organizations and to ourselves? What are we afraid of? Together participants will: (1) share their experiences (2) identify common trends (3) workshop their challenges (4) and develop new solutions. The goal of this session is that each person will walk away with tangible ideas and peer support to take on a change agenda at their own philanthropic institution. Bring your lunch and join in the discussion! This event is free for EPIP members and friends. Please RSVP so we make sure to have enough seats! Read more

Six Ways to Rock Your Career – here is a quick digest of the pages and pages of notes that I took during last night’s workshop with Trista Harris, Executive Director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice, author of the New Voices in Philanthropy blog and author of “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar: 50 Ways to Accelerate Your Career“. Don’t try all of these at once! You can always come back to these – and the rest of the tips in the book as you move forward in your career! (Click panoramic image to enlarge) 1. Develop Expertise Be the first to know about what is happening in your sector and that relates to your job – this will make you the “go-to” person and increase your value at the organization. Do informational interviews with people in other organizations who do your job – build a network of such people so you’ll know if you are getting paid a competitive salary compared to your peers. Pay attention to gossip – now, this is not about SPREADING gossip, but it’s always useful to know who is making a move, what’s changing at an organization and where a position might open up. 2. Build your network Attend conferences – but keep in mind that all of the good stuff happens in the hallway! Figure out how to sit on a panel or volunteer for the conference so you can capture the content without having to pay registration fees. People should hear […] Read more

Join EPIP New Yorkers as we host the EPIP leaders that are in town for the Professional Development Fund Gathering – along with friends and colleagues from allied efforts – for an evening of connecting and celebrating. Thursday, June 9 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Naked Lunch *light supper*drink specials* Read more

Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) works to develop extraordinary new leaders to enhance organized philanthropy and its impact on communities. This June, EPIP leaders from across the country will be in town for their annual Professional Development Fund (PDF) Gathering – a space for young leaders of color to explore the meaning of social justice philanthropy and racial equity grantmaking. Read more

EPIP Seattle is excited to bring Trista Harris, co-author of “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar: 50 Ways to Accelerate Your Career” to Seattle for a dynamic workshop on building your professional development pathway and goals to acheive the career of your dreams!Thursday, June 2, 20114-6pm $10 – EPIP Members$20 – non-membersRSVP NOW! About the Workshop: 6 Ways to Rock Your Career There’s no better time like the present to make progress on your career goals! In this information-packed workshop, you will learn six ways to advance your career, including expert tips on how to: *develop expertise*build a strong network*establish a great personal brand*practice authentic leadership*plan for balance*move on up During the session you will learn how to create your own professional development plan to accelerate your career. About Trista Harris:Founder of EPIP Minnesota and Executive Director of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Trista is a leading voice for Generations X and Y, and seeks to create professional development opportunities throughout the sector. She has been featured on CNN and her work has been covered by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the New York Times, Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, Career Builder, and numerous social sector blogs. She writes about generational change in the foundation field in her blog, New Voices Of Philanthropy and is an international speaker on working across generations to create social change. Trista Harris is also co-author of a first of its kind book that offers career advice beyond just getting your foot in the door of […] Read more

This is a great opportunity for the right person! Get involved in RG by joining us at one of our offices (Seattle or New York City behind the scenes. The main opportunities for a summer intern include: assisting in organizing and planning for our local and nationalprograms working on enhancing and keeping up our database and communicationssystems supporting on the continued development of our Membership program andNational Action Projects. We are a tight team of staff and leaders, so as an intern you will get to learn and work intimately with all our major program areas. You will be supported one-on-one by a staff member to develop your skills and knowledge of Resource Generation and the world of social change philanthropy and donor organizing. Interns are asked to commit to 2 days a week (approximately 15 hours) for 3 months between mid-May and September, at our main office in either NYC or Seattle. We offer a small stipend to cover transportation costs. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If we think you could be a good match with RG for this role, we will contact you to set up an interview, and may request a resume as-needed. Questions? Email [email protected] Read more

The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is currently hiring: Administrative Assistant for the San Francisco/Bay Area Program and Legal Department Read more