Idealware Technology Training, June 5
Idealware is hosting online seminars about nonprofit software choices coming up in May and the beginning of June. Each of these online seminars is $40 per participant, and all you need is an internet connection and a phone line to participate.
Introduction to Website Analytics
Thursday, June 5th, 1:00 - 2:30 EST
How many people visit your Web site every day? What are visitors doing when they get there? Which features are most popular? We'll talk through the tools and strategies you can use to get the answers to these questions. Through demos of free tools such as AWStats and Google Analytics, we'll look at what these tools can tell you about your site, and what the statistics mean. We'll close with a discussion of when more advanced statistics packages - such as ClickTracks or WebTrends- might be useful.
Check out www.idealware.org/online_seminars for our whole schedule of webinars through June, or to purchase recordings of any of our past seminars for only $20 each.
KIPP Job Opportunity: Director of Development
The Director of Development will ensure KIPP Austin’s fiscal health through developing and implementing an innovative fundraising plan. Specifically, the Director of Development will design and manage all KIPP Austin fundraising initiatives, including the annual fund and current growth campaigns. In doing so, s/he is responsible for creating and implementing short and long term action plans to solicit major gifts and corporate and foundation giving. As leader of the development team, s/he will oversee fundraising events, significant donor relationships and identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts. In addition, the Director of Development will work closely with the Director of Finance and Chief Operating Officer in the annual budgeting process, and long-term financial planning. S/he will work closely with the senior leadership team and the Board of Directors to develop additional fundraising strategies.
To apply: If you are highly committed to playing an integral role with an organization that is enacting extraordinary change for traditionally underserved students please submit a resume and cover letter to: recruitment@kippaustinprep.org.
Xemuba Event and Fundraising Opportunity
xemumba \SHE-moom-ba\, noun: Your next good move.
xemumba: a Latin and South American music festival, was born last year when its founder, Brandon Badillo, wanted to help raise money to pay for his grandfather's medical bills. After the overwhelming success of 2007, we are anxious to present an even better 2008 event, with over fifteen performances ranging from traditional to modern Latin music, spanning two nights! Xemumba will be hosted at Mohawk, located at 912 Red River St, on the 12th & 13th of September, 2008.
And best yet, this year we are offering five different organizations 5% of the proceeds collected from the door. We are inviting you to become a part of the excitement and offer you the opportunity to be included in our non-profit drawing. We ask for nothing in return, but perhaps a good word to your friends, employees, and members of your mailing list, in hope to increase our non-profit contributions. At the conclusion of the event, we will randomly draw five different non-profit organizations and disperse the funds accordingly.
I hope you take the opportunity to get involved in this great movement to help give back to our unique city through an equally unique event, xemumba. If you are interested, please respond to xemumba@gmail.com with your: contact name, email, and phone number. This information will only be used in the event that your organization is chosen to receive a donation.
xemumba 08
Mohawk
912 Red River St.
September 12th & 13th
Visit us: www.myspace.com/xemumba or find us on facebook.com: xemumba@gmail.com
Girlstart Job Opportunity: Technology and Program Coordinator
Are you the “go to computer person” for colleagues, friends and family? Do you find yourself answering everyone’s computer questions? Girlstart is searching for a dynamic Technology and Program Coordinator to oversee technology and program needs for the organization. Use your creativity to keep Girlstart up to date with current trends and get girls excited about cutting edge technology. Must be able to prioritize, multitask and problem solve. Bachelor’s degree required. Email cover letter, resume, and professional references to Julie Shannan at julie@girlstart.org. No phone calls please! (link to full job description at http://www.girlstart.org/jobs.asp )
Heart House Event: Charity Fashion Show, August 23, 2008
Come to the 2nd Annual Heart House Charity Fashion Show: Angels on the Runway. It is the premier fashion show of the season, including an entertaining evening and a sensational silent auction. The event will showcase four designers, including two established menswear and women’s wear designers and two emerging designers selected in our “Project Runway”-type competition. With a New York fashion director at the helm, we expect the show and VIP Afterparty to be one of the best events of the year!
As a new event in 2007 which drew over 500 people, the Heart House Charity Fashion Show was a tremendous success and named one of the Top Ten Fashion Events of 2007. Now in its second year and with larger goals in mind, Heart House will reach a larger audience of 700 attendees, in addition to tremendous media sponsorship engagement with Austin Monthly Magazine and local television and radio media sponsors.
The goal is to raise $80,000 to be used to support the expansion of Heart House afterschool centers, where children receive a free, safe and academically-focused afterschool program while their parents are at work.
Heart House’s innovative afterschool program is the only daily program for school-age children in neighborhoods known for their high crime, high unemployment, and lack of affordable, quality care for children. Since the first center opened, Heart House has been able to track its children, with parents, teachers and schools reporting that our children have shown improved academic performance, fewer behavior problems, and better rates of homework completion.
When: Saturday, August 23, 2008, 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: The Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces St. Austin, TX 78701
Tickets: www.hearthouse.org/angels
Questions? Call Heart House at 929-8187 or email info@hearthouse.org
To volunteer, contact Kimberly Truitt at volunteer@hearthouse.org
People’s Community Clinic Job Opportunity: Social Worker
Social Worker needed to work as part of interdisciplinary team in innovative, fast-paced non-profit health clinic. Provide direct bilingual social work and integrated behavioral health services to a varied pediatric to geriatric client population. Masters degree in social work, LMSW or LCSW, with relevant clinical experience required. Must be fluent in Spanish and English. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to Human Resources, People’s Community Clinic, 2909 N. IH35, Austin, Texas 78722.
Goodwill Event: 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join Goodwill as we thank the Central Texas Community for 50 years of support on Thursday, June 12 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Goodwill Community Center, located at 1015 Norwood Park Blvd.
The event is free and open to the public, so gather your friends, family and neighbors to come help us celebrate. Activities for all ages will be available throughout the event and participants will enjoy food, drinks and the chance to win prizes.
Different genres of music will commemorate the five decades that we have served the community, including performances by Memphis Train Revue, Radiostar and many more. Thank you to our sponsors whose support helps Goodwill provide job-related and job placement services to people with barriers to employment.
If you would like more information about sponsoring our 50 year celebration or other Goodwill events, please email info@austingoodwill.org or call 512.637.7100.
College Forward Job Opportunities and Americorps Openings
College Forward is looking for a few good folks to help improve college access in Central Texas! Do you or anyone you know fit the following descriptions? Please take a look and forward widely. For more details on applying and full job descriptions, please go to: http://www.collegeforward.org/involved_employment.html
Staff Openings (deadline: June 6th):
Director of Programs – Requires baccalaureate degree with a minimum five (5) years’ successful related supervisory experience. Graduate degree, non-profit experience, and Spanish fluency strongly preferred. Knowledge of Naviance, GiftWorks, QuickBooks, or Adobe Suite software is a plus.
Development Manager – Requires baccalaureate degree with a minimum of three (3) years of direct development experience with a non-profit organization, either as a director of development or in a similar leadership role. Required experience includes knowledge of the development process and understanding of all stages of the relationship with donors (identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship). Experience in recruiting, supervising, and coordinating volunteers in fundraising programs is a plus. Knowledge of GiftWorks donor management software, QuickBooks, and/or Adobe Suite is preferred. Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification is strongly desired.
College Retention Program Manager – Requires baccalaureate degree with a minimum of two (2) years of successful related supervisory experience. Previous non-profit experience and Spanish fluency strongly preferred. Knowledge of Naviance WorkspaceK12 college counseling software is a plus.
AmeriCorps Openings (rolling deadline, but positions are filling fast):
For more details on applying and full position descriptions, please go to: http://www.collegeforward.org/involved_americorps.html
Classroom Coaches (20 position openings) will team-teach after school college-preparatory classes at local high schools. Length of Service: 10 months (August 18, 2008 June 19, 2009), with an average of 45 hours/week.
College Retention Coordinators (3) will provide services to college-age students. Length of Service: 11-12 months, beginning August 18, 2008
Fund Development Coordinator (1) will assist with special events, mail appeals, corporate and workplace giving campaigns, as well as implementation of the organization's annual fund. Length of Service: 12 months, beginning in August
Marketing Coordinator (1) will oversee the organization’s marketing efforts and website. Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Quark XPress, Dreamweaver or similar page layout program preferred. Length of Service: 12 months, beginning in July or August
Volunteer & Community Service Coordinator (1) will recruit, train, manage, and recognize volunteers to assist with high school and in-office needs. He/she will also plan service events for students, volunteers, and staff, and track hours. Length of Service: 10 months, beginning August 18, 2008
Greenlights Crossroads Conference Early Bird Registration
Take ownership of your professional development; take the next big step in your nonprofit career. Join Greenlights at the annual Crossroads Conference on September 25, 2008. Early Bird registration is going on now at www.greenlights.org.
The Mind Trust Education Entrepreneur Fellowship
We are pleased to announce that The Mind Trust (www.themindtrust.org) is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Education Entrepreneur Fellowship (the first cohort will be announced in May 2008). The Fellowship, a nationally unique incubator for transformative education ventures, offers promising education entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop and launch their break-the-mold education ventures and the support necessary for success. Fellows receive a full-time annual salary of $90,000 for two years, benefits, and customized training. Fellows who opt to live in Indianapolis will also get office space at The Mind Trust.
Interested candidates may apply online at www.themindtrust.org. Statements of Intent are due September 5, 2008. Fellowships will be awarded by December 1, 2008.
Additional information on the Fellowship follows. You can also visit our website at www.themindtrust.org or contact us at info@themindtrust.org or 317-822-8102.