UN-HABITAT Opportunities Fund - Dealine June 15

We're delighted to pass this forward - regret the short notice. And ... please pass along

The deadline for applications for the UN-HABITAT Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-led Development has been extended to 15 June 2009. If your organization is working on an innovative and sustainable project that will improve the lives of young people and make a positive impact on your community, you could be eligible to receive a grant.

The Opportunities Fund for Urban Youth-led Development has been set up to support urban based Youth-led organizations in developing countries who are working to improve the living conditions of their communities. The Fund will give grants between $5,000 and $25,000 to organizations led by young people, aged 15-32 years.

The Fund is committed to support innovative youth-led projects in areas such as employment, education, environment, health and safety. Applications from organizations partnering with government agencies and the private sector are encouraged. Projects promoting gender equality are particularly welcome.

Application guidelines are here, and the deadline is June 15.
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[Opportunity] SPUD! - Senior Marketing Manager

SPUD! (Small Potatoes Urban Delivery) is the largest organic and natural foods delivery service in North America with delivery areas in seven locations across the Pacific Coast (Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles). The company has over 18,000 customers and over 200 staff.

I like David's summary better:

The idea for spud! originally came to me when I was working as a sustainability business consultant, making a business case for companies to improve their social and environmental performance. While I enjoyed the work, I wanted to do more than advise other people, I wanted to create a company that would integrate social and environmental values in its everyday business.

That day came in March 1998, when spud! opened the doors of its small warehouse in the downtown eastside of Vancouver, B.C., and made its first 9 deliveries (and we thought the day would never end!). While spud! was a much more difficult business to run than I ever imagined possible, it was everything I hoped for from a sustainability perspective:


We protect the environment by buying local, organic, minimally packaged and eco-friendly products;

We build community by creating direct connections between our food suppliers and customers;

We reduce the impacts of climate change by delivering groceries to each neighbourhood on a set route once a week;

We educate our customers about important food issues through our weekly newsletter;

We give back by supporting local charities and donating leftover food to food outreach groups.

Today, we're the largest organic food delivery company in North America (although still 'small potatoes' compared to most grocery store chains!) serving more than 19,000 customers and proving that good ethics, healthy foods, eco-friendly practices, and a commitment to local communities are essential ingredients to a modern recipe for success.

Each and everyday, our talented, dedicated team sets out to improve our service to you with fresh new products, more weekly specials and other innovative conveniences. Moreover, we all sincerely believe that we can change the world - one grocery order at a time.

I can't imagine any other work I'd rather do, today and tomorrow.

David Van Seters
President and CEO

Either way ... they're looking for a Senior Marketing Manager.

Here are the details:

Based in our head office in Vancouver, spud! is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager primarily responsible for overseeing marketing and branding initiatives for all spud! locations.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) planning (setting marketing targets and budgets, evaluating marketing initiatives on campaigns and recommending improvements); management and training of staff; development and implementation of policy and procedures related to marketing initiatives; market research and evaluation; brand management and e-commerce strategies.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in business administration or related field with a specialization in marketing. They will also have a minimum three years experience in a senior marketing capacity; experience in developing marketing/branding campaigns, experience with a fast growth e-commerce company and strong leadership skills with ability to develop staff into an effective, highly motivated, results-oriented team. Preference will be given to candidates who are knowledgeable about the natural foods industry and sustainable brands.

Knowledge of marketing, PR and branding principles, excellent interpersonal, motivational, negotiation, written and verbal communication skills are essential.

If you're interested, then your contact is Jo Elliott, Senior Human Resources Manager.
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[Opportunity] Director of Social Enterprise - Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network

Founded in 1989 the Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) does a lot of things very right as a social enterprise. The VSEF is very pleased to pass along the announcement of an opportunity to assume responsibility as PLAN's "Director of Social Enterprise".

PLAN’s mission is to help families secure the future for their relative with a disability and to provide you with peace of mind. This means ending isolation and loneliness, creating financial security, enabling everyone to make a contribution, ensuring choice, and creating genuine homes.

Here's a video to help you understand PLAN a little better:

About the role:
Founded in 1989, PLAN is an award-winning social enterprise that assists families in securing a good life for our relatives with disabilities. We are looking for a passionate, self-directed and entrepreneurial individual with a track record in business or social enterprise, combined with some experience in the financial sector. Demonstrated writing skills and e-business savvy are critical.

Job Goal:
Generation of revenue through business activities, development of corporate partnerships and grant-writing

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing, developing and implementing business activities that include product and service development, which support our mission and generate revenue


• Maintaining and developing corporate partnerships


• Developing new markets


• Grant-writing and fund development

Qualifications:

• Relevant University Education


• Business experience, preferably in the financial sector


• A successful track-record in business/social enterprise start-up

The successful candidate will be self-directed, energetic, committed and entrepreneurial. He/she will possess:

• Knowledge/experience in business planning, corporate structuring, and equity financing


• E-Business savvy


• Demonstrated writing skills

To learn more please contact Alexis Pidlisecky or visit the PLAN website.

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[Opportunity] Relationship Analyst - SeaChange Capital Partners

You might not know about SeaChange, but this New York Times article will help you understand the pedigree.

SeaChange is seeking a "Relationship Analyst", here are the details:

SeaChange Capital Partners is a new nonprofit established by former leaders of Goldman Sachs. Our mission is to enhance the flow of growth capital from wealthy donors to select high performing nonprofits and help contribute to the vital long-term effort of creating more efficient financial capital markets for the social sector. We intend to identify nonprofits with records of measurable success and to present opportunities for supporting them to a network of potential donors, including wealthy individuals, foundations, and others.

Job Summary:
The person we hire will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able, preferably someone who is fascinated by innovative philanthropy and the world of nonprofit organizations and who is keen to help nonprofits expand their contributions to society.

We are looking for a confident, energetic, articulate, and talented individual to work with the small but growing SeaChange staff. The person we hire will have a desire to grow personally and professionally, and will see this as an opportunity to learn about philanthropy and nonprofits and to develop important transferable skills.

This position requires the individual to work one-on-one and collaboratively with everyone involved in SeaChange, including our partners and other staff members, donors and potential donors, and nonprofit organizations. The individual must speak clearly and write quickly and well, must be analytical and organized, and must be facile with a computer and basic word-processing and other kinds of software.

Some of the regular responsibilities will include:

• - Managing administrative needs like scheduling meetings and maintaining the staff calendar, updating a database of contacts, making travel arrangements, completing and submitting reimbursement vouchers and purchase orders, and assisting with research on a variety of projects, as well as answering the phone, sorting mail, and handling day-to-day office details;


• - Managing and helping to build relationships with key donors, funders, and other outside supporters;


• - Assisting with the creation of presentations (often using PowerPoint) for various audiences, including the Board of Directors, staff, donors, and others;


• - Managing aspects of events hosted by SeaChange and other speaking engagements, and major fundraising events and trips; and


• - Coordinating details associated with SeaChange Board Meetings, included scheduling meetings, handling correspondence with Board members and their assistants, creating advance materials; and creating presentations for meetings.


• - Taking on projects that an investment banking analyst would be tasked with, as needed. While we need clerical and administrative help, we have much to do and need a superstar who will view this as a tremendous growth opportunity.

Qualifications:

• - B.A. or B.S. degree; preference for two years of similar work experience in a nonprofit, philanthropic, or business organization


• - Meticulous proofreading skills


• - Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills


• - Command of MS Office, including superior knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel; knowledge of Salesforce database or another contact management system desired


• - Preference for someone familiar with nonprofit accounting basics and for someone able to perform simple calculations in Excel and other financial programs


• - Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, lead projects, meet deadlines, organize time and priorities, and work well as a member of a team


• - A demonstrated passion for our work


• - Creative thinking and diplomatic skills


• - A demonstrated work ethic and a sense of humor

The firm is headquartered in South Norwalk, Connecticut. This position is for our Midtown Manhattan office in New York City. Unfortunately, we cannot offer to pay relocation costs for this position.


To Apply:
Send your cover letter and résumé to the attention of Tom Hyland and Sarah Chiles.


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[Opportunity] Executive Director - BC Technology Social Venture Partners

Interested in technology? Interested in civil society? See areas of mutual benefit? This opportunity with BC Technology Social Venture Partners might further tickle that interest.

BC Technology Social Venture Partners is a network of "BC technology entrepreneurs who leverage their time, money, and connections to help non-profits reach sustainability and scale".

The five year old organisation currently seeks

"a strong, relationship oriented executive director with experience in both the business and non-profit / philanthropic world to continue driving our innovative approach to grant making while increasing our profile in the community"

For those interested ...

Responsibilities:

• Grants Delivery and Capacity Building: ensure inflow of high quality non-profits and support the delivery of grants + time commitments from our partners


• Partner Management and Engagement: recruit, connect, and maintain relationships with our 70+ partners from the BC technology community


• Community and Communications: increase our profile and that of our partners within the community, the media, and within key national initiatives


• Fundraising: support the board to grow our endowment, build co-granting relationships with other funders, and access additional sources of capital to support our grantee pool


• Administration: manage day to day finance and administration of our small charitable organization

The first two represent the SVP difference in the philanthropic world: connecting our high capacity partner volunteers to appropriate, transformative engagements with our grantees; and a deep understanding of what makes non-profits successful and working in partnership to help them get there. Bridging these two worlds is the magic behind our organization and the critical success factor for this position.

Qualifications:

• This is a senior position leading an entrepreneurial, results oriented, and fast-paced organization that is poised for further growth.


• Deep knowledge of and relationships within the non-profit sector, especially social enterprise and innovative charitable models, and experience helping them become more successful


• Experience with private sector engagement, technology industry preferred


• Experience on the grant-making side of philanthropy preferred


• Proven results as a high capacity, results-oriented leader


• Top-notch communications, presentation, and listening skills


• Ability to advance our brand and maintain our unique culture amidst numerous partnership opportunities


• Experience with non-profit management, board relations, and fundraising


• Comfort with a fast paced, tight operation, and managing multiple priorities

For more information visit: http://www.bctsvp.com/. Please send resume and cover letter in confidence to Jason Mogus, hiring committee chair.

Deadline: July 31, 2007
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[Opportunity] Mountain Equipment CO-OP - Community Program Administrator

The purpose of the Mountain Equipment CO-OP is to

support people in achieving the benefits of self-propelled wilderness-oriented recreation.

If that stirs your soul, then you'll want to know they're seeking a Community Program Administrator.

The role is described as ...

Providing administrative support for MEC community programs and events (i.e. correspondence, answering inquiries, updating content for the website, coordinating product donations)

Facilitating the grant review committees' role in reviewing, assessing, recommending and funding grant applications

Administering active grant files for conservation and access grants as well as expedition support

Supporting community involvement and member outreach activities across the Sustainability Network

Completing special projects as requested by the Community Program Manager

The deadline for applying is March 29th.

Aside: Pleased to see the MEC is getting the word out (BSR/CBSR). Shame at BSR the contact e-mail address was truncated to "obs@mec.ca" - it should read jobs@mec.ca.
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[Opportunity] Mountain Equipment CO-OP - Director of Sustainability and Community Programs

Suddenly Directors of Sustainability are in high demand in Vancouver.

If the earlier mentioned opportunity at UBC didn't stir interest, perhaps Vancouver's venerable Mountain Equipment CO-OP (MEC) will.

Director of Sustainability and Community Programs - #06-047

What you'll be doing

Developing and managing social and environmental management systems and strategies to support MEC's Sustainability and Community programs

Overseeing and supporting the effective implementation of an organization-wide Sustainability and Community Network

Recruiting, developing, and mentoring Head Office Sustainability and Community Department staff

Leading program planning activities and participating in the annual business planning process

Participating in executive and board level strategic planning sessions to ensure the inclusion of sustainability strategies

Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of MEC's various community involvement and sustainability activities to the Board of Directors, staff, members, and external stakeholders

Developing and overseeing MEC's accountability report to detail social and environmental performance

Supporting the development and implementation of waste management, energy efficiency, and environmental risk management programs to reduce the environmental impacts associated with MEC's Sustainability and Community business operations

Facilitating community partnership programs including all forms of MEC support, sponsorships, mentorships, secondments, the Endowment Fund, and support of staff volunteerism

Working in collaboration with the Communications Department, develop and implement public policy advocacy plan

What you need to do it well

Post secondary degree in related discipline such as Environmental Science or Environmental Studies

Minimum 7 years related experience

Proven ability in developing, implementing, and managing sustainability and community programs

Extensive knowledge of the field of corporate social responsibility

Demonstrated leadership, project management, and planning skills

Ability to stimulate, influence, and manage change

Effective negotiation skills

Ability to establish effective networks within MEC and with external stakeholders

Strong public speaking skills

Exceptional communication skills, oral and written; French communication skills an asset

A passion for outdoor activities

Some national and international travel required

If this sounds like a good fit, then we should talk.

If you're interested, submit resumé and cover letter, quoting posting #06-047 by December 11, 2006.

Aside:

Unlike UBC ... MEC posted this oppportunity with CBSR and BSR. Unfortunately MEC only "clicked and pasted" the announcement on the BSR site and missed the chance to inform BSR readers about the co-op. Shame they didn't take the initiative. Shame.

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[Opportunity] Director Sustainability - UBC

Yes. UBC.

UBC has retained Ray & Berndtson, to find a "Director, Sustainability".

Here's the posting:

Located on 400 of the most beautiful hectares of land imaginable, the main campus of The University of British Columbia is stunning. With a population of over 60,000 students, faculty, staff and residents, UBC is the only self-contained city/university in North America and is among the top ten municipalities in the province. In 2005 the university reached out to the Southern BC Interior with the establishment of UBC Okanagan.

UBC is one of 300 leading educational institutions around the world that signed the 1990 Tailories Declaration, an important action plan for incorporating sustainability into higher education. To date, UBC stands out as a leader in putting its commitment into practice. Critical to this success was the creation, in 1998, of the country's first Campus Sustainability Office.

The Office of Sustainability operates within both the academic and operational areas of the campus. It is responsible for sustainability initiatives in the planning, development and operation of the campus lands and faculties and for sustainability initiatives in teaching and research activities. The founding Director of Sustainability has worked with a talented team to make UBC an international leader in the Sustainability movement. The Director's retirement has lead to a search for her successor. The ideal candidate is a recognized leader in sustainability who through his or her career has lead the development of a broad range of programs that contribute to the development of a strong financially, environmentally and socially sustainable organization. The Director will be an inspirational leader who will have the ability to motivate others and affect transformation in a very sophisticated and complex environment.

Explore this opportunity to join a world class leader in sustainability by contacting Stephanie Falls.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

The notice ran on the Ray & Berndtson and Business for Social Responsibility sites.

Funny ... they didn't use Canadian Business for Social Responsibility.

Anyway.

I wonder if anyone from the Wreck Beach Preservation Society is applying for the role?

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[Opportunity] Pivot Legal Society

A couple of quickies ... from the folks at Pivot.

Pivot's mandate is to take a strategic approach to social change, using the law to address the root causes that undermine the quality of life of those most on the margins. We believe that everyone, regardless of income, benefits from a healthy and inclusive community where values such opportunity, respect and equality are strongly rooted in the law.

Position One: Project Coordinator - Child Apprehension and Families Living in Poverty: Human Rights Issues and Solutions

Are you interested in the issue of child protection and the human rights issues facing parents and children in the Downtown Eastside? In 2004/2005, the DTES witnessed an average of just over 5 protection reports for every 1,000 children - double the average rate seen in the Vancouver Coastal region and almost four times the provincial rate. Pivot is seeking a full time Project Coordinator for its upcoming project, Child Apprehension and Families Living in Poverty: Human Rights Issues and Solutions. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for establishing a project advisory committee, developing a project plan, recruiting and overseeing project volunteers, and coordinating data collection, analysis and report writing. Applicants should have both project management and social research experience. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with diverse and marginalized persons is a must, as are good computer skills.

Application deadline: September 1, 2006
Submit resume in confidence to (604) 685-7813 or use this e-mail link.


Position Two: A family lawyer with an interest in social justice

You’ve always felt that a family law practice should help solve individual people’s problems, but you also know from experience that the current legal system often stands in the way of meaningful resolution of many family law issues. We are looking for a lawyer with experience in family law to help individuals on fee-for-service and funded family law cases. Beyond one-on-one assistance, we also want you to help us address systemic issues in family law, with a particular focus on child apprehension challenges for low-income mothers through a grant-funded advocacy and research initiative.

Application deadline: September 1, 2006
Submit resume in confidence to (604) 685-7813 or use this e-mail link.


Position Three: Be your own senior partner – corporate law without the hierarchy

You love the intellectual challenge of business and corporate law, but you wish you had meaningful client contact, more autonomy, and interesting issues and clients to work with. Part of your time, you will use the business skills you have polished for at least one year in private practice to help small, independent businesses, charities and cooperatives in British Columbia with employment, incorporation, contracts and other business law issues. The rest of your time you will have the opportunity, if you want it, to advance social justice initiatives. If you are a barrister, you will have the chance to work on social justice files, including strategic litigation to address homelessness and lack of housing.

Application deadline: September 1, 2006
Submit resume in confidence to (604) 685-7813 or use this e-mail link.



Volunteer Position: Project Volunteer - Child Apprehension and Families Living in Poverty: Human Rights Issues and Solutions

Pivot is looking for volunteer researchers, lawyers and interviewers for our upcoming human rights project on child apprehension in the Downtown Eastside. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Katrina Pacey.

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[Opportunity] VanCity Community Foundation - Manager, Communications and Resource Development

The Vancity Community Foundation is about to embark on a major planned giving fund development strategy focusing on the 330,000 Vancity Credit Union members and the Foundation's work in Community Economic Development.

Here's the role description and a link to the on-line application process ...

In this role the selected candidate will be working with Vancity staff, consultants and the Foundation's Board of Directors. The Manager of Communications and Resource Development will have the exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of the major planned giving fund development strategy.

In addition, the donor advised funds (Named funds) administered by the Foundation have undergone tremendous growth over the last number of years. A full review of these Funds is presently underway and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence and implement changes coming from this review.

If you are among the top resource developers in BC - adept at working with multiple stakeholders to lead, execute and measure resource development strategies. You have a deep understanding of our non-profit sector and local community economic development issues. Your profile is highlighted with an in depth background in planned giving and success in building communications strategies. In addition to a relevant university degree, you also have 5 years of related experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Note: This position is a one year contract.

Interested?

Here's the application.

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[Opportunity] Business/Project Manager, New Media BC

New Media BC (NMBC) is a not-for-profit industry association whose mission is to advance Vancouver and BC as the World Centre of New Media and Digital Entertainment. Through networking events, peer-to-peer mentoring programs, advocacy work and marketing, NMBC is building the new media community locally and promoting it abroad. The region's new media industry is made up of close to 800 companies with combined annual revenues in excess of $1 billion.

And, they're looking for Business/Project Manager.

The Business/Project Manager will lead and manage (solely or via a project
team) a designated portfolio of projects within NMBC, ensuring that they are
coherent and balanced with a strong focus on delivery and implementation of
products and services.

Along with your degree, you bring 5+ years of relevant experience with
demonstrated knowledge and ability to manage several complex projects
concurrently. Specific knowledge of appropriate tools (e.g. MS Project) for
planning, monitoring and controlling projects is a must. Experience
developing and preparing business plans is a definite asset.

TO APPLY

Send your resume and detailed cover letter to:
Luciano Anjos, B.Sc.;
or, Anna Shojania, BA, MBA, CPC.

Here's an overview of the "new media cluster" in BC.
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Opportunity: Senior Director, TechSoup Stock/CompuMentor

Do you want meaningful work in the "technology space"? Then the VSEF is very happy to draw your attention to the following:

If you are someone who has had significant operational and senior management experience in a high growth company or a startup and are looking to move from success to significance in your professional life, we may have "the" position for you. We have an opportunity for a senior director to lead a technology product philanthropy social enterprise currently serving technology needs of U.S. and Canadian nonprofits and expanding to Europe and Africa this summer. If you have people management skills that you would put up there with the best and you can help us bring order to sometimes chaotic situations, while preserving our caring, diverse and opportunistic environment, then we would love to tell you more about a very special opportunity. Read on and check out our websites and then let us know if you are interested in talking to us. We can't offer the commercial equivalents of a market-rate salary or an office overlooking the Bay, but we can offer one of the best cultures you will ever have the pleasure of working in and a truly exciting opportunity with as yet unrealized and amazing potential, where your skills could make a critical difference.

Who We Are

CompuMentor is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help other nonprofits find and adopt the technology they need to more effectively serve their constituents. We've been around since 1987 helping nonprofits and schools with a mentor-matching program and hands-on consulting help in the Bay Area. We currently have more than 110 staff members and an annual budget of about $13.5 million.

Six years ago, we launched TechSoup, which hosts an online magazine, discussion forums, events calendar, free downloads database, and other resources -- all geared toward helping nonprofits make better technology decisions. TechSoup, along with its TechSoup Stock technology product donation distribution service, has helped CompuMentor expand its services to tens of thousands nonprofits in the U.S. and around the globe.
We're now embarking on a grand initiative to redesign and expand our site, our content, and our services with innovative technologies in order to better serve the nonprofit community. We're also reaching beyond our original U.S. audience and forming partnerships and relationships with non-governmental organizations all around the world. Come join us for this exciting ride forward!

About This Position:

We are seeking a goal-oriented senior director to become part of the significant growth plans we have for TechSoup Stock. Help us enhance and build business practices to accommodate substantial growth. Nurture relationships with established and new vendors. Manage a dynamic team dedicated to providing technology assistance to nonprofits--and continue to build a sustainable revenue stream so that we can continue offering valuable services to the nonprofit sector.

This role will report to the Vice President and General Manager of TechSoup Stock. A successful candidate will have broad responsibility over daily operations and program development, and will provide leadership across multiple projects, most with a technical component. Activities will include business analysis and planning, financial analysis and budgeting, new program development and implementation, cross program prioritization, customer service, fulfillment and systems improvements, personnel, and strategy. This person will direct and manage program launch and product implementation and operations teams, support post-acquisition vendor and partner relations, and oversee business infrastructure and process improvements for an exciting web-based nonprofit technology product distribution program that was launched in January 2002 and which is currently experiencing 50% year over year growth. (See www.techsoup.org/stock). Below are some specific duties of the Senior Director, TechSoup Stock:

Participate actively in developing and setting direction and priorities for program, working with the Vice President, the TechSoup Stock Operations and Fulfillment Directors, and other CompuMentor leadership and team members as appropriate. Develop, monitor and revise business plans and goals. Design and direct implementation in a fast-paced, quickly evolving online environment. Coordinate across multiple projects with conflicting and overlapping requirements and priorities.

- Manage key senior staff, setting direction, overseeing and directing project and operational priorities. Hire and manage staff according to CompuMentor personnel policies.

- Support post-acquisition vendor/partner relationships and programs and provide leadership to shape and execute new vendor programs. Support business development efforts.

- Provide leadership to internal processes and systems enhancements and procedures to maximize customer satisfaction and product distribution as well as enhance operational efficiency.

- Interface with other departments and teams to foster cross-team integration and sponsor organizational wide projects.

- Work closely with the finance department on budgeting and financial management.

- Profit and loss responsibility.

- Drive the development of process improvements and best practices across the department.

Qualifications/skills

- Hands-on individual with 5 years general management experience preferably in an online retail or B2B environment or in a social enterprise. Understanding of product launch processes in a technical environment and customer service and fulfillment operations. Proven ability to juggle competing and changing priorities and lead staff to success. Experience in managing external partners/clients.

- Project management experience. Knowledge of fulfillment operations, cost accounting, and marketing.

- Demonstrated skill managing and motivating diverse staff, building teams, and participating in teams; superior interpersonal skills.

- Good leadership, planning, and organization skills.

- Solid understanding of business applications and web/internet applications.

- Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and its market needs desirable.

- Ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously.

- Solid understanding of financial and profitability analysis.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

- Flexibility and a sense of humor.

Other desirable experience includes:

- Knowledge of CRM and CMS Systems.

- Involvement with nonprofits as an employee or volunteer.

- International expansion experience.

Education

BA or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.

Gets the juices going doesn't it!!

To apply:

Review our Web sites at http://www.compumentor.org and http://www.techsoup.org and http://www.techsoup.org/stock

Email the hiring manager, Rebecca Masisak, a cover letter that:

Addresses your ability to do this work

Gives an overview of your skills and experience

Demonstrates an understanding of (or commitment to) the nonprofit sector

Include your resume as plain text pasted within the body of your email (no attachments please!).

Email subject line should say: Senior Director, TechSoup Stock

NOTE: Attachments will not be opened.

P.S. Thanks to Marnie Webb for bringing the role to our attention.

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Opportunity: Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network - PLAN

PLAN is a not-for-profit charity created by and for families who have a relative with a disability.

Their goal is twofold: to ensure a safe and secure future for your relative with a disability and, in the process, to provide you and your loved ones with peace of mind. In pursuit of this goal PLAN is inspired by a simple but powerful vision: the vision of a good life for all people with disabilities and their families.

This Ashoka fellow organization ... is looking for a Web Communications Specialist. The role description entails ...

Responsibilities:

- Manage our websites
- Write, design and produce electronic communications
- Manage our database including the interface with our electronic communications
- Oversee content development
- Oversee web-based seminars and dialogues
- Produce multi-media presentations
- Design and produce print materials

Manage and maintain PLAN’s family of web sites (www.plan.ca, www.planinstitute.ca, www.philia.ca, www.thetiesthatbind.ca ), including:
- Collecting, developing, designing and uploading website content and ensuring consistency, coordination and ease of access.
- Design and develop web interface for additional applications (e.g. surveys, etc.)
- Oversee the design and distribution of electronic communications through a web-based, database system (e.g. Got Marketing)

Oversee the use of PLAN’s database, including:
- Supervising data entry.
- Overseeing the production of lists, merges, reports, etc.
- Develop, test and manage web applications, such as web-based courses and dialogues.
- Design multimedia presentations (e.g. power-point).
- Provide design and production support for a quarterly newsletter and other printing projects.
- Produce and analyze statistical reports on a scheduled basis.
- Provide advice on Internet-related issues and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

Education and experience:

- Bachelor's or college degree preferred with an emphasis on communications/design studies.
- Certificate or diploma in Web design and/or management an asset.

Knowledge and skills:

Proficiency in, or willingness to learn, communication software such as:
- HTML and Dreamweaver.
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Adobe In design, Photoshop or Illustrator.
- Image creation and photo editing.
- Multimedia software, including streaming audio and video.
- Filemaker Pro
- Knowledge of graphic design.
- Understanding of communications planning and strategies.
- Ability to distill, document, organize and share knowledge in an accessible format.
- Excellent "Web writing" skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of colleagues.
- Ability to provide solutions when identifying problems.

Interested?

The contact at PLAN is Poonam Sharma Administrative Assistant

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Opportunity: Manager, Business Development - Volunteer Vancouver

Volunteer Vancouver is looking for a Manager, Business Development.

The details are:

Volunteer Vancouver is committed to technologically sound and excellent program delivery. For this position, it is critical that you have experience in the not-for-profit and business sector, in order to make the required connections.

An understanding of relationship building is critical.

Responsibilities:

- Lead a team of staff and volunteers to inspire the “new” volunteer and develop and deliver programs that successfully connect businesses with not-for-profits

- Work with business and not-for-profit community to enhance and build relationships

- Develop and deliver programs in not-for-profits that build their knowledge and ability to work with specifically skilled volunteers

- Work with other staff to develop technology systems that ensure existing and new programs can be both high touch and high tech

- Connect with the community investment network of more than twenty corporations within Greater Vancouver

- Work with Executive Director on consulting opportunities

- Work with Volunteer Vancouver staff/programs to develop and coordinate Team Volunteering

- Make presentations as required

- Work with High-Level Advisory Committees

- Attend staff meetings and be part of Volunteer Vancouver events

Qualifications:

- Exceptional people and communication skills

- Highly organized administrator and project manager

- Knowledge of volunteerism and the not-for-profit sector

- Knowledge of - and experience in - the business sector

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- High-level knowledge of technology systems

Colleen Kelly will accept applications electronically.

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Employment Opportunity: SmartGrowth BC

Smart Growth BC is launching a new social enterprise – a fee-for-service consultancy – and is looking for a dynamic and experienced Manager of Advisory Services to develop, manage and grow this new Advisory Services Program.

The Smart Growth Advisory Services Program will provide mission-based services to municipalities and businesses to assist in smart growth planning and implementation. We are looking for a unique combination of skills and qualities; the ideal candidate will be ready to hit the ground running on March 1st and looks like this:

As the representative of Smart Growth BC at the frontlines of local government, the development sector, and communities, you are a true diplomat for the organization and for the principles of smart growth. You are passionate about community livability, and have a solid understanding of smart growth, community planning and development issues. You are an excellent salesperson and are fantastic at developing and marketing ideas and projects. You have 4-10 years of experience working in a professional consulting environment, with a minimum of 2 years as a senior team leader for consulting projects, including considerable experience in developing a client base and securing projects. You have a solid understanding of Smart Growth BC’s potential clients and have worked with this client base. You have a demonstrated ability to set-up and manage consulting systems and procedures, to scope and cost projects, as well as to identify, assemble and manage interdisciplinary teams.

You have exceptionally strong interpersonal, communications and writing skills and a well-developed financial skill set. You have business or program start-up experience, and are comfortable and able to manage risk. Your academic background preferably includes a masters degree in a related field; professional training in a smart growth-related field is also preferred, but not required. A personal fit with smart growth values is essential.

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Base salary plus performance bonus will comprise an attractive compensation package.

If this unique position appeals to you, please submit a resume with covering letter describing your qualifications, experience and interest by 5pm, Friday, January 27, by post or email to:

Re: SGAS Manager Position
Smart Growth B.C.
201-402 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C.
V6B 1T6

For more information on Smart Growth BC, please check out their website.
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Opportunity: Social Enterprise Manager

The Neil Squire Society is seeking a Social Enterprise Manager.

The Society provides complete end-to-end services for people with physical disabilities. The Society, has been widely praised for its unique combination of programs, services and internationally renowned initiatives in research and development. Programs, products and technologies are directly utilized by program participants and refined in response to their feedback. Specializing in workplace empowerment, the Society has served over 12,000 people since 1984.

The Society is currently converting the already established Consultation and Assessment services into a not-for-profit business and requires a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and sound business skills. This service provides an assessment process by Specialist Occupational Therapists for individuals who require assistive technology and workplace accommodation, a growing need in our communities.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will become familiar with the current Consultation and Assessment Services and will shape and implement a preliminary business plan. This includes building referral relationships, packaging services to fit the market, and overall department administration management.

We are seeking an individual who has the interest to develop a passion for our work and the ability to capture the potential of our social enterprise that will in turn assist us to reach out and serve more people with physical disabilities.
Overall responsibility of the Social Enterprise with revenue targets and reports to Executive Director

Qualifications:

Candidate should have demonstrated leadership skills and have proven ability in developing and implementing business plans.

Business administration education & training and/or experience.

A self-starter with excellent time, project, and resource management skills and proven business success.

Some education, knowledge, experience and understanding of Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology an asset.

Ability to work with, lead and manage clinical and administrative staff.

Knowledge of accounting practices, administrative management and strong computer skills.

A valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle is also required.

We thank all applicants in advance, as only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Contact Information:
Social Enterprise Manager Search
c/o #220- 2250 Boundary Rd
Burnaby, BC V5M 3Z3
Fax: 604-473-9364
Email: hr@neilsquire.ca