The Families and Workers Fund (FWF) seeks a Communications & Philanthropy Associate to join our team. This role is part of our Philanthropy & Operations Team and reports to the Director of Philanthropy & Operations.

Key responsibilities include managing the implementation of FWF’s strategic communications plan, managing the execution of external meetings and events, and producing (or overseeing external consultants to produce) key communications materials. This individual will be a creative and strong writer who will serve as FWF’s go-to for drafting materials, such as announcements, press releases, grant proposals, talking points, and the annual report, as well as designing visually engaging presentations for conferences and other events.

Application Deadline: Deadline for applications is August 26, 2022 with an anticipated start date no later than October 10, 2022.
Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

Responsibilities:

Communications:

Content Creation:

Serve as the team’s lead writer, helping us refine our voice as a growing organization, and manage the creation of announcements, press releases, our annual report, and other external communications materials; proofread and edit materials as needed.
Design visually engaging content for external presentations and meetings in coordination with the Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy & Operations.
Draft engaging, impactful talking points and messaging for Executive Director and other key stakeholders, such as our co-funders and co-chairs.
Create templates for fundraising materials (e.g. Standard “About Us” presentation) to be customized for multiple purposes and audiences.

Coordination and Management:

Develop communications strategy and timelines with the Director of Philanthropy & Operations. Track contact with external stakeholders and recommend next steps for connecting.
Maintain a list of conferences, speaking engagements, and other external events for the Executive Director and other organizational leaders. Make recommendations for impactful events segmented by outcome to fit into the overall strategic communications plan.
Manage all communications-related records and activities via Google Drive.
Make routine updates to our website and maintain our social media accounts (Twitter and LinkedIn), including content creation (Note: we maintain a very light social media presence, and social media management is not a major component of this job).

Events & Meeting Management:

Organize and manage FWF’s external events in partnership with the Project Assistant and with support from the Philanthropy and Operations Team, including: creating and tracking invitations, vendor management, event logistics, and developing content materials.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Along with the Director of Philanthropy & Operations and/or Executive Director, manage the relationship with any PR or Communications firms and track the progress of the annual strategic communications plan.
Assist the Director of Philanthropy & Operations by drafting or improving grant proposals and funder reports.
As needed, collaborate with grantees and other partners on joint, external communications efforts, such as social media posts spotlighting the grantees or shaping grantees’ announcements.

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a relevant field, including at least two (2) years in a communications role.
Strong writing and content creation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Experience drafting compelling talking points and written materials, including reports.
Shares FWF’s deep commitment to equity; values and seeks to advance equity in the workplace, including racial and gender equity.
Demonstrated experience in layout and design, including experience with tools like Canva or similar.
Strong skills in PowerPoint; knowledge of Google Apps, SurveyMonkey, and virtual meeting tools.
Excellent organizational and project management skills; flexibility and ability to multitask, with demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Team player with an ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships among a variety of levels and a diverse group of individuals and team; is inclusive and considers who may need to be a part of an initiative who may not be present or considered.
Available to work US Eastern Time Zone 9 am ET to 5 pm ET.

Desired Qualifications:

Some familiarity with nonprofit development and fundraising, including contributing in preparing proposals for funding.
Experience with virtual and in-person event design, production, and management.
Familiarity with philanthropy, government, or the nonprofit sector. Some understanding of the importance of equity in the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.
Experience with managing time and deadlines in a remote setting. Strong skills in virtual meeting tools, and Google Apps and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and implementing projects with multiple components.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a small, dedicated team.
We encourage all individuals to apply even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.

Salary, Benefits, Location, and Eligibility:

$75,000 – $85,000 annually, commensurate to experience.
Generous benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance, vacation days, and a matching retirement plan. Start date November 2022.
Remote job open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States and able to operate within the Eastern Standard time zone.

Travel Requirements:

The Communications Associate will occasionally travel to support Families and Workers Fund’s leadership at key conferences and events. Please note that the organization strives to be flexible in how it structures and schedules travel; FWF is mindful of and works hard to accommodate work-life balance needs.

This position will be formally housed at the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, which is the sister philanthropy to Amalgamated Bank. The Families & Workers Fund is a part of the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Families and Workers Fund (FWF) seeks a Program Associate to join our team. This role is part of our Program Team and reports to the Senior Program Manager, Policy and Partnerships.

Key responsibilities include contributing to the Fund’s impact strategy development, grantmaking, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), as well as providing project management and administrative coordination to the Program team to help ensure its efficacy. We are seeking a flexible collaborator who brings a learning mindset and has familiarity with economic opportunity issues and/or grantmaking. As a rapidly growing startup with an ambitious vision, all of our staff must be comfortable with change and actively seek to help each other.

Application Deadline: Deadline for applications is August 26, 2022 with an anticipated start date no later than October 10, 2022.
Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

Responsibilities:

Grantmaking, Program Strategy, and Research

Conduct research and analysis to inform grantmaking and program strategy
Contribute to assessing new potential grantees or partners, including by analyzing key dimensions of the organization being considered for funding (e.g., the organization’s impact strategy, leadership, financial size, potential risks, etc).
Contribute to drafting, formatting, and editing grantmaking memos, external presentations, and other materials about the Fund’s program strategy and/or impacts.
Work with the Executive Director to further develop and manage the Fund’s MEL processes, including synthesizing grantee-reported quantitative and qualitative data to produce aggregated, fund-level outcomes and insights. Help to manage the Fund’s relationship with the MEL consultant.

Project Planning, Management, and Administrative Coordination

Plan and manage virtual meetings with grantees and partners, including creating and distributing agendas, managing calendars, meeting requests, maintaining notes, and coordinating follow-ups.
Manage the grantmaking workflow and serve as a key contact to grantees:
Work closely with the Philanthropy & Operations Team to ensure timely payments.
Work with the Executive Director to plan and help manage regular Program Team internal meetings and strategy workshops, including drafting agendas and timelines, contributing to facilitation, and tracking and following up on action items.

Other Duties and Special Projects As Needed

Participate in various other Program Team activities and special projects as needed, including special projects that may have tight deadlines or involve complex, high-stakes partnerships.
Contribute to and participate in organization-wide activities, conferences, and retreats.

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a role with similar and/or applicable responsibilities which may include roles in philanthropy/grantmaking, policy, or the nonprofit sector.
Familiarity with issues of economic opportunity, poverty, workforce development, or similar.
Shares FWF’s deep commitment to equity; values and seeks to advance equity in the workplace including racial and gender equity.
Strong research and writing skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and project management skills; flexibility and ability to multitask, with demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Team player with an ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships among a variety of levels and a diverse group of individuals and team; is inclusive and considers who may need to be a part of an initiative who may not be present or considered.
Available to work US Eastern Time Zone 9 am ET to 5 pm ET.

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience in at least one of the key areas of responsibility, such as conducting research, managing program MEL, or contributing to grantmaking.
Training and experience in conducting desk research and managing quantitative data in a basic spreadsheet, as well as producing well-written, effective syntheses and briefings.
Familiarity with philanthropy, government, or the nonprofit sector. Some understanding of the importance of equity in the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.
Understanding of some of or all of the issues that the Fund works on—including economic opportunity, economic justice, job quality, and/or public benefits delivery—gained through education and training, professional experience, and/or lived experience.
Experience with managing time and deadlines in a remote setting. Strong skills in virtual meeting tools, Google Apps, and/or Microsoft Office Suite.
Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, and implementing projects with multiple components.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a small, dedicated team.
We encourage all individuals to apply even if they do not have any of the desired qualifications.

Salary, Benefits, Location, and Eligibility:

$75,000 – $85,000 annually, commensurate to experience.
Generous benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance, vacation days, and a matching retirement plan. Start date November 2022.
Remote job open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States and able to operate within the Eastern Standard time zone.

Travel Requirements:

The Program Associate will occasionally travel to support Families and Workers Fund’s leadership at key conferences and events. Please note that the organization strives to be flexible in how it structures and schedules travel; FWF is mindful of and works hard to accommodate work-life balance needs.

This position will be formally housed at the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, which is the sister philanthropy to Amalgamated Bank. The Families & Workers Fund is a part of the Amalgamated Charitable Foundation and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association is seeking applicants for a scholarship-internship position to work alongside their Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee in the formation of an Action Plan. The opportunity is remote, comes with a $3500 stipend, and the position provides support for course credit. The deadline for applications is March 3rd, 2021, and more information on the opportunity along with directions on how to apply are detailed within the attached PDF.

 

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association (CCAPA) seeks to award a scholarshipinternship to assist the CCAPA and its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion ad hoc Committee (ED+I Committee) in the creation of a chapter Action Plan. This opportunity is offered to students currently enrolled or recently graduated who would like to help direct the CCAPA as they seek ways to facilitate a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive planning profession in the State of Connecticut. The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Scholarship-Intern will have the opportunity to earn course credit and practice data collection and analysis techniques through a planning focused lens. This scholarship-internship will be remote and will not require in person meetings.

The primary responsibilities of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Intern will include:

• Demographic research and analysis of Connecticut.
• Creation, dissemination, and analysis of survey materials for a variety of audiences.
• Leading focus groups with executive membership of the CCAPA.
• Research into national, state, and local resources for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the planning profession.
• Drafting the report and working with the ED+I Committee to finalize the Action Plan.

Minimum Qualifications
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Intern should:

• have or will be working towards a Bachelor’s in urban planning, sociology, human rights, political science, women gender and sexuality studies, public administration, or a related field.
• have experience or a demonstrated educational focus in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• have experience or an educational focus in race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or sex.
• be able to commit to an average of about 10 hours per week, with weeks of higher intensity and weeks of lower intensity.
• have internet access to communicate with the CCAPA and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.

Position Supervision and Duration
This is a temporary opportunity. The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Intern will be expected to work about 10 hours a week from the beginning of April 2021 to the end of August 2021. Supervision and training will be provided by the CCAPA President and the ED+I Committee Chair.

Scholarship
A stipend of $3,500 and support for course credit are offered. The scholarship award is not required to go towards educational expenses.

How to Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter to Savannah-Nicole Villalba, AICP Candidate, at snvillalba20@gmail.com with the subject ‘CCAPA ED+I Intern.”

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The Program in Health Disparities (PriHD) Research at the Sheps Center is in need of a predoc trainee. The goal of this PriHD Predoctoral Trainee Position at the Sheps Center is to offer research and research skill-building opportunities for one student with an interest in health disparities research. The student would participate in tasks related to our Interdisciplinary Seminar in Health Disparities: Healthcare Delivery in the Age of COVID-19 seminar series over the course of a 10 to 13-week spring semester. The position offers a monthly salary.

This skill-building research experience will be under the guidance of Dr. Cene and her PriHD staff working with a focus on disparities faced by home health workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our main objective is to develop a grant proposal with the following aims:

• Profile and/or describe the demographics, tasks, patient condition, and resources and supports of home health workers in NC
• Understand spatial characteristics of COVID-19 and spread in NC
• Understanding the COVID-19-related impact to the home health workforce in NC

General list of duties:

• Support the grant writing process through conducting literature searches and annotating bibliographies, drafting sections of the research proposal, compiling bio sketches and other documents needed to support the proposal
• Assist with identifying funding opportunities
• Coordinating and scheduling meetings with research team members and attending meetings and taking minutes
• Other duties as assigned by the PriHD Research team

Position availability: There is 1 position available that includes a small stipend paid in monthly installments. No tuition remission will be provided.

Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled as a doctoral candidate at a college or university in the United States
• Be seriously considering an academic research career focused on health disparities

How to apply
Interested students may reach out via email (healthdisparities@email.unc.edu) with a brief introduction, their CV or resume, and availability (hours per week for example) by February 23rd 2021.

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Please note that the website currently states an earlier deadline for Expressions of Interest. This date will be corrected to 15^th March soon.  

The Schipper family and the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, are accepting applications for the 2021 Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship for Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency. The Scholarship will award up to three extraordinary candidates a maximum of $10,000 each to advance transformative research in efficient and sustainable transport. In addition to the annual global call for two scholars, one of the scholarships will be dedicated to the support of a young researcher from the African continent.

When: The deadline for Expressions of Interest is Monday 15^th March 2021. Submission should be through the online facility. Shortlisted candidates will later be invited to submit full proposals.

Further information: The full call information can be found at this link. The Scholarship website and details of how to apply can be found at this link.

 

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Even though it’s called Elon Innovation Challenge, any university student can take the challenge, regardless of university.  All majors welcome (engineering students were some of the winners last year!).

Here’s the challenge:  Identify a problem affecting a small business, or start-up, or nonprofit due to the pandemic and create a solution.  The Grand Prize is $5000, second is $2500. All virtual and involves 2 rounds of videos.

If you know enterprising students, groups or professors, we’d welcome a shout out about the EIC.  https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/business/doherty-center/the-elon-innovation-challenge/

Teams: Develop teams of 2-5 students from at least 2 different areas of study

Round 1:

• Create a 2-3 minute video describing a COVID challenge and an idea for a “pivot”
• At least 10 teams advance to Round 2
• Every university advances at least 1 team

Round 2:

• Top 10 teams receive $200 to implement a “pivot” with matching funds to the small business, startup or non-profit
• Round 2 Teams submit a 4-5 minute video with the “pivot” results

Deadlines:

• Phase 1 Video Submission: February 26, 2021, 11:00 PM
• Phase 2 Video Submission: March 26, 2021, 11:00

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***  Due to the change in schedules for some students this semester, the scholarship application submittal deadline has been extended to February 15, 2021  ***

The North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers (NCAFPM) is excited to announce its academic scholarship program for 2021.  NCAFPM (http://www.ncafpm.org/) is a non-profit organization established in 1989 consisting of engineers, planners, geographers and mapping specialists, land surveyors, emergency management coordinators, municipality and community officials, and private sector individuals.  NCAFPM is dedicated to promoting public awareness of proper floodplain management and mitigation, promoting professional development, enhancing education and outreach, improving floodplain mapping, and reviewing and commenting on pertinent legislation such as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Two (2) $1,250 scholarships will be awarded by NCAFPM to the most deserving applicants based on the materials submitted with the application package. This is a one-time award for the selected applicants. Interested college students should review the eligibility requirements and submittals requested on the application materials (scholarship application and reference form) that can be downloaded from the NCAFPM website at the link below.

Eligibility:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
• Be a current full-time undergraduate student in a two- or four-year degree program at a college or university within the State of North Carolina, and within a program related to the disciplines of floodplain management (water resources, engineering, planning and zoning, environmental sciences, coastal management, resiliency, hazard mitigation, emergency management, geography/GIS, surveying and UAS technology, etc.)

In addition, NCAFPM strongly encourages application submissions by students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) within a baccalaureate degree program, as well as by students enrolled at a technical community college within an associate degree program.

The scholarship application forms can be downloaded from the NCAFPM website at: http://ncafpm.org/scholarship.html

Submit all application materials electronically to the email address ncafpm-scholarships@ncafpm.org.  All application documents must be submitted and received electronically by January 31, 2021. (Updated: ***  Due to the change in schedules for some students this semester, the scholarship application submittal deadline has been extended to February 15, 2021  ***)

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Now accepting applications! The Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) NC Triangle Chapter will be taking applications for 6 different scholarships which would also be considered for award at international level plus 1 local scholarship sponsored by Gannett Fleming. These scholarships are competitive and awarded based on the applicant’s specific transportation goals, academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Learn more at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/YNLwP80

Deadline: Nov. 13, 2020

 

 

The North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers (NCAFPM) is excited to announce its academic scholarship program for 2021.  NCAFPM (http://www.ncafpm.org/) is a non-profit organization established in 1989 consisting of engineers, planners, geographers and mapping specialists, land surveyors, emergency management coordinators, municipality and community officials, and private sector individuals.  NCAFPM is dedicated to promoting public awareness of proper floodplain management and mitigation, promoting professional development, enhancing education and outreach, improving floodplain mapping, and reviewing and commenting on pertinent legislation such as the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Two (2) $1,250 scholarships will be awarded by NCAFPM to the most deserving applicants based on the materials submitted with the application package. This is a one-time award for the selected applicants. Interested college students should review the eligibility requirements and submittals requested on the application materials (scholarship application and reference form) that can be downloaded from the NCAFPM website at the link below.

Eligibility:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
• Be a current full-time undergraduate student in a two- or four-year degree program at a college or university within the State of North Carolina, and within a program related to the disciplines of floodplain management (hydrology and storm water, engineering, planning and zoning, coastal management, resiliency, hazard mitigation, emergency management, geography/GIS, surveying and UAS technology, etc.)

In addition, NCAFPM strongly encourages application submissions by students enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) within a baccalaureate degree program, as well as by students enrolled at a technical community college within an associate degree program.

The scholarship application forms can be downloaded from the NCAFPM website at: http://ncafpm.org/scholarship.html

Submit all application materials electronically to the email address ncafpm-scholarships@ncafpm.org.  All application documents must be submitted and received electronically by January 31, 2021.

The APA-NC has extended the deadline for submissions to the 2020 Diversity Scholarship to October 31, 2020

If you are a student and you have questions about the scholarship or the application, please contact a Diversity Committee Co-Chair for more information or guidance:

Eliza Monroe Eliza.Monroe@durhamnc.gov

Brendie Vega Brendie.Vega@live.com

 

2020 APA-NC Diversity Scholarships – Ends on October 31, 2020

The Program:  The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NC) strives to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Planning profession as well as in our planning practices.  The purpose of the APA-NC Diversity Scholarship program is to foster increased interest in the study of urban planning within the black, indigenous, or person of color (BIPOC) student population at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The program is open to undergraduate degree students and master’s degree students. Three scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded to be used for tuition, fees, books, or academic materials.

Eligibility:  Eligible applicants must be BIPOC students seeking to work in the planning profession, and have a student membership to the NC-APA (free for students). Applicants must intend to work as a practicing professional planner in the non-profit, public or private sector in the State of North Carolina and are currently enrolled in either of the following:

• Undergraduate students in a planning program in the State of North Carolina
• Masters students in a planning program in the State of North Carolina

Application Requirements:  Applicants for the Diversity Scholarship shall submit all of the following:

• 1 to 2-page personal and background statement written by the student, describing their interest in a career in planning and describing what impact the student wants to make in the planning field related to marginalized communities/ populations or the planning profession;
• One letter of recommendation from a professor, a community leader, or current/ past employer in support of the student’s application and personal background statement;
• A transcript of current course of study (for current students) or a copy of an acceptance letter from a graduate planning school (for incoming students); and
• Resume of work experience and background.

Selection Criteria:  The Diversity Scholarship Selection Committee will review applications and determine the scholarship award winners. Applications will be judged using the following criteria, listed in order of importance:

1. The significance of the applicant’s personal and background statement;
2. The content in the letter of recommendation; and
3. Academic achievement and/or service or impacts made in the community or the planning profession.

As part of the selection process and at the sole option of the Diversity Scholarship Selection Committee, the top applicants may be required to participate in a telephone interview with members of the committee.

The Award Process:  The Diversity Scholarship Selection Committee will convene in November 2020 to review applications and identify the scholarship award recipients. The Committee will identify the top five participants and issue the awards to the highest ranked. Award recipients are required to provide an emailed acceptance of the award to the Diversity Scholarship Coordinator within ten (10) calendar days of receiving an award notification message. With the acceptance of the money, the award recipient will be asked to provide their official transcript, current mailing address, a photo and a 250-500 word biography to be featured in the next APA-NC newsletter and in APA-NC social media and website. In the event that the winner cannot fulfill the requirements of the scholarship, the award will be granted to the next ranked participant.

Submittal Deadline
October 31, 2020 by 11:59 P.M.

Award Announced
Fall 2020/ Spring 2021 via one or more of the following: Press Release, Blog Post, Social Media and the APA-NC Newsletter. Recognition will be made at the next in-person Conference of the NC-APA.

Apply On-line

https://apa-nc.submittable.com/submit/170730/2020-apa-nc-diversity-scholarships