Women’s Funding Alliance is seeking a dynamic individual to lead its development team. This senior-level position manages a talented group of individuals and works alongside great co-workers. This is a great opportunity for the chosen candidate to make a positive impact in the lives of women and girls. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter professional who has a passion for and history of working with issues affecting women and girls. She/he will bring a highly developed set of fundraising and relationship-building skills to the organization, including a firm understanding of various fundraising methodologies, direct donor experience, and a proven track record of general development success. She/he is a polished professional who is able to work as a peer with major donors and be an articulate spokesperson for the organization. The ideal candidate must be able to balance strong, visionary strategic thinking with the reality of “working in the trenches” to get the job done. S/he ideally must be a conscientious risk-taker who has strong organizational skills and who recognizes the value of planning and analysis balanced with strategic action. To view the full job description, please visit: http://www.wfalliance.org/joinus/WFA_DirectorofDevelopment_Feb2011.pdf Read more

The 2011 Pacific NW Global Donors Conference will be held on April 1-2, 2011 at the Red Lion Hotel in downtown Seattle. This conference is designed expressly for Northwest grantmakers and philanthropists active and/or curious about global philanthropy. The conference will: Provide insights and education on many of today’s most significant global issues- including agriculture, climate justice, human rights, technology and more… Explore best practices in international grantmaking and increase your confidence as a grantmaker Connect you with the growing community of global philanthropists in the Pacific Northwest Below is a list of conference highlights: Regional Briefings on 5 geographic locations Plenary sessions on climate change & agriculture 16 workshops on issues and grantmaking practice Keynote speech by Greg Carr Reception & Networking opportunities Early-bird Registration ends on February 28, 2011 – register now! Read more

Thanks to our friends at REI for sharing the job announcement for a Giving Administrator. Details below. To apply online, click here. Job Description: Is it important to feel good about where you work? We think so. At REI, we have a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you. We all share an interest in the outdoors, and also share a commitment to taking care of the natural places where we play so they’re around for generations to come. It’s all part of the REI mission to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. The Giving Administrator is responsible for implementing and administering corporate programs to engage employees, members and customers with outdoor volunteer stewardship. The Giving Administrator will ensure the efficient and optimal performance of philanthropic efforts to meet program goals. The Giving Administrator’s work will support REI’s organizational commitment to stewardship of the outdoors. Models and acts in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission. Qualifications : · 3+ years of professional experience in communications, grant-making, non-profit management or a related program area. · 3+ years of proven project management and budgeting experience; achieving organizational goals and demonstrating success through quantitative and qualitative measures. · Prior experience and familiarity with non-profit organizations, preferably relating to development, capacity-building, operations, volunteer programs and financial needs. · Strong knowledge and demonstrated expertise in social media communication. · Actively participates and collaborates with others on one’s […] Read more

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The California Wellness Foundation is currently hiring  Business Systems/Database Analyst (Woodland Hills – Southern California)  Executive Assistant to The Vice President of Communications (Woodland Hills – Southern California)  Program Assistant (San Francisco) Visit this page for more information. Read more

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EPIP Seattle members and friends are invited to take our short survey which will help us to determine our programs for 2011. Click here to take survey Complete the survey and share your name/organization and email address, and we’ll enter you to win a $25 gift certificate to The Triple Door – the location of our February 10th Happy Hour! You don’t need to be present to win, but we’d love to see you there on Thursday, 2/10/11 from 5-7pm. Happy hour prices end at 6pm, so don’t be late! Click here to take survey Read more