The Evolving Nonprofits through Strategic Evaluation and Planning (ENSTEP) Program is a unique partnership between the academic and practitioner communities. It builds upon and connects the research and knowledge of Arizona State University faculty and staff with the expertise and experiences of those working within the larger nonprofit community.

It is the ASU Lodestar Center’s belief that in order to be successful, organizations must look both inside and outside of themselves, and the ENSTEP Program gives participating agencies the opportunity to do just that.

Throughout the ENSTEP Program, agencies work to clarify their focus, add stability, and increase organizational capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness. The ENSTEP program provides a unique opportunity for board, staff, and stakeholders to engage in a challenging and collaborative process that aims to convert knowledge into effective action. Through their participation in the program, ENSTEP agencies learn to recognize the opportunities that are appropriate to their individual resources, strengths, and competencies in order to better serve the community.

Click here to download the application for the next ENSTEP cohort!
Questions? Contact Jason Mistlebauer at 602-496-0193 or e-mail jason.mistlebauer@asu.edu.

Register today for the 17th Annual Nonprofit Conference on Sustainability Strategies, "What's Next? Moving Boldly into the Future," October 15-16 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix!

Scheduled keynote speakers include:

* Richard "Dick" Bowers, President of the Herberger Theater
* Ruth McCambridge, Editor-in-Chief of the Nonprofit Quarterly
* Art Taylor, CEO of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance

Scheduled workshop topics include:

* Advocacy in the Nonprofit Sector
* Social Media
* Resource Development
* Career Mapping
* Strategic Planning
* Board Development
* Effective Communication in the Workplace
* Networking

Keep checking back to http://nonprofit.asu.edu for more details as they emerge!

The ASU Lodestar Center's Generation Next Nonprofit Leadership Academy targets emerging leaders in the nonprofit sector and provides them with a comprehensive experience to gain the knowledge and tools needed to take on leadership roles within the nonprofit community.

This monthly leadership development workshop and engagement series is offered across a 9-month program, during which time participants will learn best-practice approaches to leading and managing nonprofits from a variety of renowned professors and practitioner-instructors that engage with the ASU Lodestar Center.

Click here to apply now! Hurry! Second round application deadline is July 17!

Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at nonprofit@asu.edu or 602-496-0500

Would you like a quick and easy way to learn more about professional development courses offered through the ASU Lodestar Center’s Nonprofit Management Institute?  Would you like to see whether Internet-based learning is right for you? You can find out by viewing two new NMI Information Sessions from the convenience of your own computer!

Information Session 1 (11 minutes) explains who takes an NMI course and for what reasons. Learn about the benefits of participating in the Nonprofit Management Institute, who teaches for NMI, and how to earn a professional certificate in nonprofit leadership and management.

Information Session 2 (7 minutes) provides more details about online versions of NMI courses. Peek inside an actual online NMI course and learn what kind of assignments to expect and how to best participate.

Click here to start now!

We welcome your feedback and would be glad to answer any further questions at 602-496-0500 or nmi@asu.edu.

Leadership and Ethics in the Nonprofit Sector (NMI 105)
July 17 – 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

Learn to implement principles and practices of effective leadership in the nonprofit sector, including lobbying, empowering staff and volunteers, and tracking emerging trends. Examine ethical challenges in nonprofit leadership.

Laws and Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 110)
July 24 – 25: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

Learn about the legal framework under which tax-exempt organizations operate and are regulated, including a discussion of the oversight responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies as they relate to the nonprofit sector and tax-exempt organizations. Explore legal rights and fiduciary obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of nonprofit organizations, including a discussion of conflicts of interest, private inurement, private benefit, excess benefit and self-dealing transactions. Also, learn about legal and tax implications related to fundraising, charitable giving, political activities and commercial activities of tax-exempt organizations.

Lead for Good: Becoming a High-Impact Nonprofit Leader (Topical Workshop) August 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tough times require great leaders. Learn from the pros what you need to know to see your nonprofit through to better times. This thought-provoking, hands-on workshop offers tools you need to enhance your already strong leadership skills. Based on proven concepts described in Good to Great and Forces for Good, this must-attend presentation allows you to explore and practice a variety of techniques, including the Hedgehog Concept, addressing conflict, and making markets work.

Laws and Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 110)
September 4 – 5: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

Learn about the legal framework under which tax-exempt organizations operate and are regulated, including a discussion of the oversight responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies as they relate to the nonprofit sector and tax-exempt organizations. Explore legal rights and fiduciary obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of nonprofit organizations, including a discussion of conflicts of interest, private inurement, private benefit, excess benefit and self-dealing transactions. Also, learn about legal and tax implications related to fundraising, charitable giving, political activities and commercial activities of tax-exempt organizations.

Strategic Planning in Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 107)
September 11 – 12: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

In this course, you will learn a four phase process of developing a strategic business plan for any nonprofit organization. You will conduct a SWOTT analysis to examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and trends related to your organization. You will also learn how to write organizational goals supported by specific, measurable, aggressive, achievable, results-oriented, and time-bound (SMAART) objectives and action plans. In addition, by comparing and contrasting strategic planning elements among small, medium, and large nonprofit organizations, you will learn how to address your own organization’s strategic planning needs.

Financial Management Principals for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 103)
September 18 – 19: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday

Analyze the principles of financial management for nonprofit organizations. Learn to apply the fundamentals of accounting, budgeting processes, cash flow analysis, expenditure control, long-range financial planning, audits, grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 113.

Basic Fundraising and Resource Development (NMI 106)
September 25 – 26: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday

One major challenge facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that their organization has the financial resources it needs to meet its mission and serve its constituency. Learn the basics of ethical fundraising, how to manage the philanthropic process and develop plans that will ensure the effectiveness of staff and volunteers. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 126.

All in-person courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Emergency financial assistance, programs for the elderly, people with special needs, and help for at-risk populations in Tucson and in Israel are just some of the needs addressed by the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona’s Compelling Needs Grants. In its recently completed Compelling Needs Grants cycle, the Federation funded 20 grant proposals for 2009-10. This year’s grants, totaling $210,000, bring the Compelling Needs Grants total to almost $2.8 million over its nine-year history.

Now more than ever, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona has dedicated itself to helping the local community and the world. Donna Beyer, Compelling Needs Grants Chair, said, “In such turbulent economic times, our community has much greater needs, and this puts a strain on the nonprofits that serve them. The Federation’s generous donors enable these nonprofits to continue their important work and to touch the lives of Jews and non-Jews in need, locally and overseas.”

Grants funded this year address a wide range of community and international needs as follows:
Social Services

• Jewish Family and Children’s Service – Emergency Financial Assistance
• Jewish Family and Children’s Service – Jewish Financial Assistance Coordinator
• Temple Emanu-El – Operation Deep Freeze
• Interfaith Community Services – Emergency Work Assistance

Elderly

• JFSA Senior Task Force – SH’AR Senior Access to Resources

Special Challenges

• Tucson Jewish Community Center – Day program for young adults with special needs
• Jewish Family and Children’s Services – CHAI Circle (Cancer Healing and Inspiration)

Underserved Populations

• JFSA Outreach Connections – Outreach to NW Jewish population, and LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) Jewish inclusion project
• Tucson Jewish Community Center – Young Jewish Tucson at Gesher City Web site

Youth

• Tucson Hebrew Academy – Admissions marketing program
• University of Arizona Hillel Foundation – Shabbat and holiday Programs
• Council of Jewish Education Directors – Jewish Education for children with special needs
• JFSA Jewish Community Relations Council – Jewish-Latino Teen Coalition
• JFSA Coalition for Jewish Education – PJ Library^tm, a Jewish book program for young children
• American Israeli Friendship League – Youth ambassador student exchange program

Israel

• TIPS (Tucson, Israel, Phoenix, Seattle) Partnership:
  Dropout Prevention – Kiryat Malachi, Israel
  Workshops for Ethiopian families – Kiryat Malachi
  Matnas (JCC) subsidies for welfare children – Kiryat Malachi
• Yad LaKashish – Bus passes for the elderly, Jerusalem

For more information about the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, contact Brenda Landau, Director of Outreach and Community Relations, at 520-577-9393 x 134, or e-mail blandau@jfsa.org.

The Grant Writing Training Foundation presents: Faith-Based Grants 101. This workshop will educate ministers, church members and volunteers on how to position their religious organizations for mainstream grant seeking. From the renewed federal faith-based initiatives to foundation grantmakers, Dr. Bev Browning, author of Faith-Based Grants: Aligning Your Church to Receive Abundance and Grant Writing For Dummies will teach you how to find grant moneys, how to make your organization more eligible to receive grant awards, and what you need to know and write in a winning grant application to both private and public sector grantmakers. You will also be introduced to a long checklist of capacity-building steps that a potential grant applicant must be led through before entering the grant seeking arena for faith-based projects (ministries and community outreach).

Date/Time: July 17, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: FIBCO Family Services, Inc. - The Hope Center
Address: 1141 E. Jefferson Street – Phoenix
View and Download Registration form Directions at http://www.grantwritingbootcamp.us (Click on Metro Phoenix - July 17); or call 480-768-7400.

Leadership and Ethics in the Nonprofit Sector (NMI 105)
July 17 – 18: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

Learn to implement principles and practices of effective leadership in the nonprofit sector, including lobbying, empowering staff and volunteers, and tracking emerging trends. Examine ethical challenges in nonprofit leadership.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

The 90-Minute Grant Proposal: “Speed Thinking” Your Way to a Clear, Compelling, and Fundable Project Concept

Join the Alliance as they show you how to develop and test a project concept in a matter of minutes. No more going back to the office to get it done - have a first draft proposal concept in 90 minutes!

In this fast-paced, interactive session, you’ll learn what questions lead you more deeply into your own best thinking about a successful project concept or funding need. You’ll learn how to organize your thoughts quickly and how to tap into your own passion to discover the most compelling story possible. You’ll preview your concept with your colleagues and get their feedback. Come with your good idea and leave with a head start on a clear, compelling project proposal--one that grantmakers can fund. Topics covered include:

• Your grant proposal as a strategic planning tool
• Key planning questions that every grantmaker needs to have answered in order to make an informed, intelligent and confident decision about your proposal
• How to use the Project Profile/Planning Worksheet as a planning tool and proposal template
• How to craft the 90-minute grant proposal, step-by-step from Summary to Intended Outcomes
• Team Exercise: speed-testing your project concept
• Now What? - Sharing your project concept with the people who can help you make it happen.

Flagstaff
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Location: Coconino Community College - 4th Street Campus, 3000 N. Fourth Street, Bldg. C, Room C4, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Cost: $55, $46.75 Alliance Members and AZ Guide to Grants Online Subscribers
Learn more: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=199
To register: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx ? e=938d0ecd-818b-4315-93e6-95ce159db844

Grantseeker's Summer Camp

Beat the heat, hone your grantseeking skills and save money! Enroll in the "Grantseeker's Summer Camp," which includes all four grantseeking workshops offered this summer in Flagstaff:
The 90-Minute Grant Proposal (Tuesday, July 21, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon) The Logic Behind the Logic Model (Tuesday, July 21, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.) Building Blocks for a Winning Proposal Budget (Tuesday, August 11, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon) Partnership Pays! (Tuesday, August 11, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

Enroll in all four classes (aka GRANTSEEKER'S SUMMER CAMP) and save $19.50, PLUS receive the added bonus of your own copy of the Ultimate Grants Toolkit book and resource CD, with more than 200 pages of GrantsUSA/JUST GRANTS! Arizona's nationally acclaimed grants planning and management tools all collected in one notebook-style "toolkit" and companion CD (a $75 value).

Flagstaff
Location: Coconino Community College--4th Street Campus 3000 N. Fourth Street, Bldg. C, Room C4 Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Cost: $187, $167.50 for Alliance Members and AZ Guide to Grants Subscribers
Learn more: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx ?id=198
To register: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx ?e=8caa7b42-acb5-4df5-94a7-27be7128c711
DEADLINE TO ENROLL IN THE FLAGSTAFF GRANTSEEKER'S SUMMER CAMP: Monday, July 20.

The Logic Behind the Logic Model: Essential Tools for a Rock-Solid Evaluation Plan

Inputs... Outputs... Outcomes... Goals... Logic Models: Everywhere you turn, grantseekers are talking about them. And more and more funders - private and public alike - are requiring them as part of your grant application package.

But what is a “Logic Model,” anyway? How does it work? What are the key elements, how do they fit together, and - most important - how can knowing how to construct a solid, makes-sense Logic Model support not only more successful grantseeking, but the success of your program itself?

In this workshop, the Alliance will strip back the myths and mysteries surrounding the Logic Model Process and give you the tools and concepts you need to put the Logic Model to work for you. You’ll discover:

• A new, powerful way of looking at the underlying framework of your program or project plan
• A no-jargon, easy-to-remember, real-life “roadmap” to the key elements of a Logic Model and how they fit together
• How to use the Logic Model process to create knock-their-socks-off outcome statements and evaluation plans that funders will love
• The Logic Model as a key tool for more successful, high-quality program management
• The Logic Model in action: Samples from a variety of community organizations

Flagstaff
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 21, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Coconino College - 4th Street Campus, 3000 N. Fourth Street, Bldg. C, Rm. C4, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Cost: $55, $46.75 Alliance Members and AZ Guide to Grants Online Subscribers
Learn more: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx ? id=200
To register: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx ? e=eb40dd3b-789b-4a9f-9889-fd9806470ed8

Tucson
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 18, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, 2250 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 95719
Cost: $55, $46.75 Alliance Members and AZ Guide to Grants Online Subscribers
Learn more: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx ? id=196
To register: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx ? e=3aaacb5c-3f53-44d9-80fc-f1b1bd9e0460

The Grantsmanship Game: Playing to Win

The Alliance’s most popular two-day intensive program on becoming a successful grantseeking organization! For beginners and veterans alike, this workshop offers an intensive, hands-on, skill-building approach to corporate and foundation grantsmanship. This workshop presents the five fundamental, underlying, nonnegotiable principles on which an organization's grantseeking effort must be founded for long-term success:

• Rule 1: Know Yourself - The Power of Mission-Driven Grantsmanship
• Rule 2: Build True Partnerships - Collaborating for Success
• Rule 3: Plan, Plan, Plan - Plan! Building Your Master Proposal Blueprint
• Rule 4: Know Your Funding Source - Grants Research and Relationships
• Rule 5: Create the Perfect Proposal - Putting It All Together, On Paper

You'll learn the practical application of these 5 Rules to build a solid, fundable grant proposal from the inside out and from the bottom up. You'll work with planning tools and worksheets to make your proposals clear, concise, complete, coherent and compelling. And you'll learn how to organize the details of your work in a way guaranteed to take you to the next level of grantseeking success - no matter where you're starting out.

PLUS YOU’LL RECEIVE TWO GREAT BONUSES:

1. Free two-week guest pass to the Arizona Guide to Grants Online's searchable database of over 2,000 foundations and corporations that have an interest making grants in Arizona.
2. A free CD with all the Planning Worksheets presented during class - plus JGA's Proposal Planning Guide which includes three additional worksheets to help you map out the myriad details in developing a winning proposal.

Phoenix
Date/Time: Tuesday and Wednesday, August 5 and 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, 85004
Cost: $148 for Alliance members and AZ Guide to Grants Online subscribers, $185 for nonmembers/nonsubscribers
Learn more: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx ? id=203
To register: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx ? e=213cca3c-7072-42ec-a01d-9e6a84c8fdb2

Partnership Pays! Building Collaborations That Work!

Thinking and working collaboratively pays in many ways for your organization. But, creating and sustaining meaningful partnerships doesn’t get less challenging when there’s a grant proposal at stake. In this thought-provoking, based-in-reality workshop, they take a close look at what collaboration means in the community, and how you can make it work for you. The workshop covers all aspects of the partnership continuum--from “cooperation” to full-scale “collaboration.” By the end of the workshop, you will:

• Understand the importance of collaborative effort in the community
• Have a framework for understanding the principles of effective collaboration
• Have the knowledge and skills to initiate a community collaboration using the “Community Collaboration Planning Team” technique
• Have a solid understanding of the qualities and characteristics that must be in place for a successful collaboration
• Know the resources and practices for your organization to become a collaboration leader in the community

Flagstaff
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 11, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Coconino College - 4th Street Campus, 3000 N. Fourth Street, Bldg. C, Rm. C4, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Cost: $55.00, 46.75 for Alliance Members and AZ Guide to Grants Online Subscribers
Learn more: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx ? id=201
To register: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx ? e=2335c76e-a3b2-4ac9-8405-ae82e998de8c

Building Blocks for a Winning Proposal Budget

Worthy grant proposals often don’t make it to the final cut because the proposal budget is poorly put together. However, crafting a budget that clearly and accurately reflects all the resources your program needs is not a complex or mysterious process!

In this workshop you’ll learn the principles of mission-driven budgeting, and practice applying those principles to a real-life scenario as you build a detailed proposal budget, step by step. You’ll learn how grantmakers evaluate budgets - and what your budget says about your organization. And you’ll work with simple but powerful tools to help you organize your financial information in the clearest, most powerful way.

Join the Alliance at this workshop and you will:

• Understand the importance of a sound, detailed, mission-driven budget as both a key proposal component and a planning and management tool
• Learn how the concept of “total-value budgeting” supports your project planning and management - and simplifies the process of building a proposal budget
• Learn what you need to know about “in-kind,” match, valuing volunteer time, indirect or administrative costs, and much more.
• Learn the easy-to-follow, step-by-step process guaranteed to result in an unbeatable proposal budget
• Work with - and take home - planning tools that will guide you through the process start to finish - guaranteed!

Flagstaff
Date/Time: August 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Coconino Community College - 4th Street Campus, 3000 N. Fourth Street, Bldg. C, Room C4, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Cost: $55, $46.75 Alliance Members and AZ Guide to Grants Online Subscribers
Learn more: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx ? id=202
To register: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx ? e=5ad095a7-c12f-4b51-bfb2-a97095b6b6fe

Tucson
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 18, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, 2250 E. Broadway, Tucson, 85719
Cost: $55, $46.75 Alliance Members and AZ Guide to Grants Online Subscribers
Learn more: http://www.arizonanonprofits.org/events/eventdetails.aspx ? id=195
To register: https://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Register/IdentityConfirmation.aspx ? e=c507bc55-a1b1-4d97-ba83-b160860606ca

Nonprofit Executive Directors/Managers:
Are you interested in a group where you can share ideas and brainstorm with other nonprofit executive directors/managers, designed to tackle the issues and challenges you face in managing your organization on a daily basis? If so, then the Nonprofit Executives Mastermind Group may be exactly what you're looking for!
Sharon L. Mikrut is accepting up to  eight executive directors/managers who want to participate in this Nonprofit Executives Mastermind Group. The dates, time, and agenda for this second, four-week group are as follows:

July 21 (Tuesday) 6 - 7:15 p.m., Pacific time
Topic: Hiring, Training, Evaluating, and Managing Staff Members
There will not be a Mastermind Group session on July 28th
August 4 (Tuesday) 6 - 7:15 p.m., Pacific time
Topic: Recruiting, Training, Recognizing, and Retaining Board Members, and Strategic Planning
August 11 (Tuesday) 6 - 7:15 p.m., Pacific time
Topic: Developing and Sustaining Collaborative Relationships with Other Organizations  
August 18  (Tuesday) 6 - 7:15 p.m., Pacific time
Topic: Creative Resource Development
The cost of joining this Mastermind Group is $60.00/person for all four sessions. For those of you who register, additional information (including handouts and the bridgeline number, as all meetings will be conducted via the telephone) will be forthcoming.

The deadline for RSVPs is July 18th. Act now as this group is limited to only eight participants.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Sharon at 520-219-4576, or e-mail Sharon@createitcoaching.org.

The Arizona Community Foundation invites you to join them for ACF Basics. This free, ongoing workshop is intended to familiarize nonprofit organizations with ACF’s grantmaking procedures, and provide information about ACF’s current initiatives and funding opportunities. Topics include:

• Funding priorities
• Grant cycles
• Eligibility requirements
• Components of ACF’s online grant application
• The grant application review process

Date/Time: July 22, 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Arizona Community Foundation Office (2201 E. Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix)
RSVP to Mallory Holguin at mholguin@azfoundation.org or call 602-682-2062. Seating is limited. Please remember to indicate which session you plan to attend.

From communications planning and financial management to plumbing and landscape design, most nonprofit organizations express the need for some level of committed, skilled volunteer support. HandsOn Service University is a new program designed to help nonprofits meet their missions through the structured use of professional or technically trained volunteers. Join HandsOn Greater Phoenix to learn more about how your organization can benefit from HandsOn Service University volunteers.

An information session is being held Thursday, July 23, 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., at the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center's Vocational and Life Skills Academy, 2225 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 85006. For more information and to RSVP, contact brandy@handsonphoenix.org, 602-973-2212 x 226. Space is limited.

Laws and Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 110)
July 24 – 25: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

Learn about the legal framework under which tax-exempt organizations operate and are regulated, including a discussion of the oversight responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies as they relate to the nonprofit sector and tax-exempt organizations. Explore legal rights and fiduciary obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of nonprofit organizations, including a discussion of conflicts of interest, private inurement, private benefit, excess benefit and self-dealing transactions. Also, learn about legal and tax implications related to fundraising, charitable giving, political activities and commercial activities of tax-exempt organizations.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

This year’s statewide conference of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), hosted by the Northern Arizona Chapter, will be held in Flagstaff, August 5 - 7. It begins with a pre-conference from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, which will focus on the basics of fundraising. This one-day session is perfect for those new to the fundraising profession and for those looking for a dynamic refresher. The sessions include annual giving, major gifts, stewardship, capital campaigns, endowment and planned giving. The four presenters are Brian Bateman, Alice Ferris, Bill Harrison and Kristi Edwards, and all hold fundraising certification. There will also be an Arizona corporation and foundation roundtable featuring diverse speakers.

Date/Time: August 5 – 7, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff. The preconference will be held at the same location.
Cost: Early registration for “Fundraising 101: An Overview of Charitable Giving” is $99 (including lunch) and ends July 8, after which the registration fee is $130.
For more information, or to register: contact Kristi Edwards at (928) 708-9632, or e-mail kedwards@azfoundation.org.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 2009 Arizona Conference will be held at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff on August 5 - 7, 2009.

The conference, “Beyond the Horizon,” hosted by the Northern Arizona AFP Chapter, will feature a pre-conference Fundraising Basics workshop on August 5th that would be great for fundraisers with less than 5 years’ experience, or a dynamic refresher for the seasoned fundraiser. All presenters are experienced and Certified Fundraising Executives from throughout Arizona.

The pre-conference event will be followed on the 6th and 7th by a wide-range of presentations. Conference workshop topics include “e-Technology on a Shoestring,” “Ethics in Fundraising,” and “Plug In! Hardwiring Connections with Social Media Marketing” among others. Keynote and other featured speakers include Timothy Burcham, CFRE, immediate past chair of AFP International, Bill Harrison, CFRE, recipient of the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from Fundraising Success Magazine, and Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, fundraising author and recipient of the AFP Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Services to AFP.

A variety of exhibitors will be on site representing several fundraising related needs including donor recognition, software and consulting. With organizations cutting back on their training and travel budgets, this is an excellent opportunity to attend a high caliber conference a little closer to home.

Flagstaff, Arizona, long known as the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, is a mountain town at 7,000 feet. Unlike other parts of Arizona, Flagstaff  enjoys 70 - 80 degree weather in August! There are also some great local attractions, like Lowell Observatory, the Museum of Northern Arizona, the Arboretum at Flagstaff, and more. You can fly into Flagstaff on either US Airways or Horizon Air, or fly into Phoenix and drive about 2.5 hours north to Flagstaff. More information about Flagstaff is available at http://www.flagstaffarizona.org/.

Early bird registration deadline is July 8th. For pricing for AFP members and non-members, additional information about the conference, and online registration, go to http://www.afpnaz.org/.

YNPN Phoenix Member Retreat
August 7 - 9 , Friday evening through Sunday morning, Jackpot Ranch, Camp Verde, AZ. Along with making new friends, strengthening connections, and having a fun weekend in the Verde River Valley, YNPN Phoenix members in attendance will co-create their 2009 "YNPN Phoenix: State of the Nonprofit Sector" position letter and provide guidance to the YNPN Phoenix board on their 2010 events schedule.
Please join them! $50 cost includes food, lodging, and retreat materials. Click here for further details and to RSVP.

Professional Development Speaker, Robert Egger, Founder and President of the DC Central Kitchen and Director of the V3 Campaign
Wednesday, September 2, 8 – 9:30 a.m. Location and details TBD.

Tour de Phoenix Nonprofit
Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Take a light rail tour of four Phoenix downtown nonprofit organizations. Each nonprofit will propose a service project to be completed by YNPN Phoenix members in November. Members in attendance will vote on which proposal to accept when they dine for lunch at Carly’s. There is no fee for this event, members and guests pay for lunch on their own.

Professional Development Speaker, Don Henninger, Publisher, Phoenix Business Journal
Thursday, October 15, 6 – 8 p.m. Location: TBD. $5 suggested donation for members, $10 suggested donation for guests.

YNPN Phoenix Gives Back
November, Date and Time TBD
Join your fellow YNPNers in volunteering to make their community better by completing service project from Tour de Phoenix: Nonprofit. Location and details TBD.

December, Winter Break, No Event

Events and speakers are subject to change and cancellation.
For more information visit them at http://www.ynpnphoenix.org, on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn or e-mail them at info@ynpnphoenix.org.

The Grantsmanship Training Program covers the complete grant development process, from researching funding sources to writing and reviewing grant proposals. During the workshop, participants learn The Grantsmanship Center’s proposal writing format. Upon completion of the training, participants receive free follow-up, including professional proposal review, access to exclusive online funding databases, and an array of other benefits.

Date/time: August 10 - 14
Location: Junior Achievement of Arizona, Training Room, 636 W. Southern Ave., Tempe
Cost: Tuition for the Grantsmanship Training Program is $895 ($845 for each additional registrant from the same organization).
Registration: To ensure personalized attention, class size is limited to 30 participants. To register online, to learn about scholarship opportunities for qualifying organizations, or for more information, visit http://www.tgci.com. Or, call The Grantsmanship Center Registrar at (800) 421-9512.

Lead for Good: Becoming a High-Impact Nonprofit Leader
August 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tough times require great leaders. Learn from the pros what you need to know to see your nonprofit through to better times. This thought-provoking, hands-on workshop offers tools you need to enhance your already strong leadership skills. Based on proven concepts described in Good to Great and Forces for Good, this must-attend presentation allows you to explore and practice a variety of techniques, including the Hedgehog Concept, addressing conflict, and making markets work.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Laws and Legal Issues Affecting Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 110)
September 4 – 5: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

Learn about the legal framework under which tax-exempt organizations operate and are regulated, including a discussion of the oversight responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service and various state agencies as they relate to the nonprofit sector and tax-exempt organizations. Explore legal rights and fiduciary obligations of directors, trustees, officers and members of nonprofit organizations, including a discussion of conflicts of interest, private inurement, private benefit, excess benefit and self-dealing transactions. Also, learn about legal and tax implications related to fundraising, charitable giving, political activities and commercial activities of tax-exempt organizations.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Strategic Planning in Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 107)
September 11 – 12: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Saturday

In this course, you will learn a four phase process of developing a strategic business plan for any nonprofit organization. You will conduct a SWOTT analysis to examine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and trends related to your organization. You will also learn how to write organizational goals supported by specific, measurable, aggressive, achievable, results-oriented, and time-bound (SMAART) objectives and action plans. In addition, by comparing and contrasting strategic planning elements among small, medium, and large nonprofit organizations, you will learn how to address your own organization’s strategic planning needs.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Financial Management Principals for Nonprofit Organizations (NMI 103)
September 18 – 19: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday

Analyze the principles of financial management for nonprofit organizations. Learn to apply the fundamentals of accounting, budgeting processes, cash flow analysis, expenditure control, long-range financial planning, audits, grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 113.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

Basic Fundraising and Resource Development (NMI 106)
September 25 – 26: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday

One major challenge facing all nonprofit leaders today is ensuring that their organization has the financial resources it needs to meet its mission and serve its constituency. Learn the basics of ethical fundraising, how to manage the philanthropic process and develop plans that will ensure the effectiveness of staff and volunteers. This class is a prerequisite for NMI 126.

Location: All courses take place at the Mercado at the ASU Downtown Center, 502 E. Monroe in Phoenix.
Visit http://nmi.asu.edu/ to register today!
Questions? Contact the ASU Lodestar Center at 602-496-0500.

The Center for Progressive Leadership, Planned Parenthood Arizona and the Arizona Education Association have once again partnered to run a free comprehensive training program for progressive individuals planning or thinking about running for an elected office in the near or distant future, OR who are wishing to hone their skills as a campaign manager.

The components of this program include three interactive weekend workshops, assignment of a mentor, and a personal political leader’s plan that participants will develop throughout the program.

Topics in the training include:

• Values and Vision
• Nuts and Bolts of Running for Office and Service
• Campaign Financing
• Message Development and Delivery
• Fundraising and Cultivation
• Targeting Voters
• Understanding the Issues
• Campaign Planning and Organizing
• PLUS lots more!

Weekend One: September 26 – 27
Weekend Two: October 17 – 18
Weekend Three: November 21 – 22

For more information on the Progressive Local Candidate Training Program, or to register, please contact Beth Meyer at 60-254-1495, or e-mail Arizona@progressiveleaders.org. Space is limited so contact them today!

The Arizona Society of CPAs invite you to attend the 14th Annual Not-for-Profit Conference on September 30. This conference is designed for financial professionals working with nonprofit organizations.

Topics include: 990 update, nonprofits sharing resources, impact of stimulus on nonprofits, social networking tools to improve operations, challenges for human resources, risk management and A&A update. Click here for more information and to register.

Register today for the 17th Annual Nonprofit Conference on Sustainability Strategies, "What's Next? Moving Boldly into the Future," October 15-16 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix!

Scheduled keynote speakers include:

* Richard "Dick" Bowers, President of the Herberger Theater
* Ruth McCambridge, Editor-in-Chief of the Nonprofit Quarterly
* Art Taylor, CEO of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance

Scheduled workshop topics include:

* Advocacy in the Nonprofit Sector
* Social Media
* Resource Development
* Career Mapping
* Strategic Planning
* Board Development
* Effective Communication in the Workplace
* Networking

Keep checking back to http://nonprofit.asu.edu for more details as they emerge!

Stand out in the job market. Enhance your career. Enrich your knowledge. For only $10 per session you can gain CEU credits and valuable insight from content experts in the areas of major giving, Web site fundraising and planned gifts. Free to AFP members.

December 9, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
How to Have Conversations With Donors About Planned Gifts Presented by Kathryn W. Miree, author, consultant, past president of the National Committee on Planned Giving and editorial advisory board chair of The Journal of Gift Planning.

Register at http://www.afpaz.org/ to reserve your space. If you have any questions e-mail them at admin@afpaz.org or call 480-947-3459. Payment is due at the door on the day of the audio conference. They accept cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.

Location: All three audio conferences will be held at Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, 2419 W. 14th Street, Tempe. Parking is available all around the building; upon entry, sign in at the security desk. Signs will then direct you to the exact conference room and a member of the Education Committee will be there to greet you.

Description: Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) is seeking a Chief Executive Officer. SOAZ provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Eunice Kennedy Shriver conceptualized the Special Olympics games in the early 1960’s, and with her determined effort she laid the foundation for the Arizona based charity. 9,100 athletes participated in Special Olympics Arizona events in 2008.

The CEO will provide strategic leadership and direction to achieve Special Olympic Arizona’s mission, improve current sports programs and fundraising events and ensure the organization’s financial viability and growth.

Qualifications: SOAZ is seeking candidates with 10+ years’ management experience in general business administration or in a nonprofit organization. Having held the position of General Manager or CEO of an organization is preferred. Prior experience as a board member of a nonprofit organization is essential. A degree is required.

How to Apply: E-mail resume as a Word document to: afranquemont@dhrinternational.com.

Description: Experience Matters is a new initiative with a mission to create a community of organizations that foster these types of meaningful work and service opportunities for experienced people in the second half of life. It operates as a consortium designed to connect every experienced adult wanting a meaningful opportunity to an organization in need of peoples’ time and talents. A membership driven initiative, it is comprised of individuals and organizations that work strategically with allies and partners throughout Maricopa County.

The consortium is seeking a social entrepreneur to lead a dynamic start-up enterprise designed to promote and support innovative approaches to work and service for older adults. The Chief Consortium Officer (CCO) is responsible for working with an advisory board to advance the vision and mission of the initiative. The CCO serves as an ambassador for the consortium throughout Maricopa County, promoting new concepts, theories, approaches and their benefits to individuals, organizations, funders, the media and policy makers. The CCO works closely with member organizations and individuals, helping them in their efforts to advance the cause and implement the principles of Experience Matters.

Qualifications: A successful candidate will have a track record of visionary leadership in a flexible and creative environment.

How to Apply: For more information on the consortium, or to apply, contact Josh Allen at 928-814-9574, or e-mail josh@brecongroup.com. Review of resumes will begin July 22, and the position will remain open until filled.

Description: The Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) seeks a 30-hour/week Administrative Assistant to oversee daily office operations and administrative volunteer staff. Responsibilities include management of a database, coordinating donor acknowledgement and recordkeeping, and maintaining office equipment and systems. Salary DOE; benefit package includes health/dental insurance.

Qualifications: This position requires Microsoft Office proficiency, including fluency in Microsoft Access. Position requires experience supervising a volunteer staff, substantial experience in office procedures, excellent communication and task management skills, sensitivity to HIV-related issues, and confidentiality.

How to Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to scott@tihan.org or TIHAN, 1011 North Craycroft Road #301, Tucson, Arizona 85711. Full job description is available at http://www.tihan.org/ or by clicking here. Bilingual persons and persons living with HIV encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.

Description: Valley Leadership, a local nonprofit, is hiring a 30-hour-per-week Administrative Secretary. Specific job duties include front office management, maintaining databases, accounts receivable/payable and light accounting, fund development support, special events, and training program logistical support. Salary range is $12.75 to $15.50/hour; flexible scheduling allowed. For more information about the organization visit http://www.valleyleadership.org.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be an energetic self-starter; a highly organized, customer-service-oriented person with Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. Experience with E-Tapestry or similar donor management software is preferred.

How to Apply: Submit resume with cover letter and three work-related reference to:
Valley Leadership
Administrative Secretary Search
4020 N 20 Street, Suite 202
Phoenix, AZ 85-16-6030
Or send via e-mail to: info@valleyleadership.org

Description: Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), the largest provider of homeless shelter and services to single adults in the Valley of the Sun, is looking for a Director of Fund Development for their location in the downtown Phoenix area. The mission of CASS is to empower men, women, and children with diverse needs to end their homelessness by providing shelter and supportive services. CASS offers a wide variety of services meeting the particular needs of the homeless community, including emergency shelter services; case management; employment services; dental services; and an accredited childcare program.

CASS seeks to hire a full-time Director of Fund Development ($60,000-$75,000) to create, lead and successfully execute diverse fund development plan to attain position and department quotas in fulfilling agency fiscal requirements and growth goals. Position manages fund development team (Donor and Community Relations Manager, Grants Manager and Development Coordinator) and related activities such as: marketing, public relations, grants, donor management and community relations.

CASS shelters over 1,000 clients per night at its main location on the Human Services Campus, its Men’s Outreach shelter, its Vista Colina family shelter, and Steele Commons, a permanent low-income housing complex. Come join this dedicated team whose purpose is to empower its clients to resolve their homelessness. EOE MFVD

How to Apply: For more information about CASS and to view the full description and required qualifications of this opening, please visit their Web site at http://www.cass-az.org.

Description: Catholic Charities Community Services has a Grants Manager position located in their central Phoenix office. This position is responsible for a variety of grant related activities including assisting in creating and implementing a comprehensive grant funding strategy from federal, state and private sources. This position will annually coordinate grant writing, identification, solicitation and stewardship to support the programs of Catholic Charities that cover central and northern Arizona. Starting salary is $50,000 to $60,000, depending upon experience and work history. Catholic Charities Community Services offers a complete benefits package including vacation, sick leave, holiday time. Ability to participate in Medical, Dental, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance plans also available.

Qualifications: Excellent writing skills, ability to work independently and strong networking abilities required. Qualified applicants will possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field and three to five years’ grants experience. Must have solid knowledge of federal, state and private foundation relations.

How to Apply: Resumes may be sent to: ldegroodt@cc-az.org, or fax to 602-285-3005.

Description: Valley of the Sun United Way has an open position for a Major Gifts Development Coordinator, reporting to the vice president of development services in the Resource Development department. This position provides customer service to the organization’s key stakeholders and the community’s philanthropic leaders. He/she leads, manages, and oversees resource development projects in coordination with other departments, initiates process improvements, and takes an active role in developing new ideas and approaches to improve the team’s services and processes.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply: For complete details on position profile, skills and requirements, how best to get your resume/cover letter to them and to learn more about their organization, please visit http://www.vsuw.org. Once there, click on About Us, then Careers. VSWU offers excellent benefits and a great working environment and is an E.O.E. Interested candidates should provide their information to them by Monday, July 24. Please no phone inquiries. If you have questions, please e-mail staffing@vsuw.org.

Description: Save the Family is a transitional housing program for homeless families with children located in the East Valley. The agency is looking for an in-house, full-time grant writer. This position would be responsible for managing and expanding the grant program, which includes the following: writing funding applications, grant presentations, researching grant opportunities, and coordinating/leading all of the activities of the grant program. This position serves under the direction of the executive director. Save the Family seeks an experienced creative individual who is able to connect grant opportunities with the agency’s needs. Save the Family does not wish to use contracted grant writing services. The agency pays all but $50.00/month of employee-only premiums for health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance policies. Salary depends on experience.

Qualifications: 3 years’ experience in nonprofit grant writing (state, federal, corporate); strong research, writing, planning, organization, and problem solving skills, with a high level of diplomacy; and the ability to organize, multi-task, and handle multiple projects concurrently.

How to Apply: Send resumes to Teresa Garcia at teresag@savethefamily.org.

Description: Phoenix Art Museum is seeking an experienced chief development officer to provide leadership and management for the direction, planning, and execution of fund-raising and development related activities for the museum, while managing a division of 18. The position serves on the senior management team, reporting directly to the museum director, and works closely with the board of trustees, planning giving, and development committees to develop, implement, manage and evaluate a strategic plan to set and achieve major gift, capital, endowment, annual and planned giving goals. The Phoenix Art Museum operates with an annual budget of approximately $9 million, and serves more than 300,000 visitors annually. Further information about the museum and the position are at http://www.phxart.org.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in a senior development position with a successful record of accomplishment and measurable achievement of fundraising goals, preferably in an art museum or related institution
• Demonstrated leadership to develop strategic plans, implement programs
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
• Strong experience in managing his/her own portfolio of major gifts of $100,000+
• Experience managing a sophisticated fundraising software program.

How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to Christine.lowery-nunez@phxart.org. Inquiries about the position and museum may be directed to human resources manager Christine Lowery-Nunez, 602-257-2121.

Description: The ACLU of Arizona, a private, nonprofit organization devoted to protecting civil rights and civil liberties, is seeking an experienced development director to direct and expand the fund development program for the ACLU and strengthen the links between the ACLU and its supporters. The development director is responsible for planning, supervising and executing the ACLU Foundation of Arizona’s major gifts program. The ACLU of Arizona has been chosen to receive a significant infusion of resources over the next 4 years to significantly grow and expand its programmatic and institutional capacity. This position provides an unprecedented opportunity to be part of this process by building a dynamic development program to sustain their growth. Responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies for the cultivation of 200-250 prospective donors for gifts of at least $1000 and training board members and others for solicitations.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess at least five years’ experience in fundraising, focusing on individual major gifts, particularly in advocacy or community-based organizations. CFRE accreditation is desirable.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, please visit: http://www.acluaz.org/employment_opportunites.html. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a short, two-page business writing sample to: Alessandra Soler Meetze, Executive Director, ACLU Foundation of Arizona, Re: Development Director Search, P.O. Box 17148, Phoenix, AZ 85011; or submit by e-mail to ameetze@acluaz.org. Please put “Development Director” in the subject line. The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.

Description: Teach For America is seeking a Director of Individual Giving to play a critical role in driving the Phoenix region’s efforts to meet its $7 million fundraising goal this year and grow the funding base to almost $9 million in the next few years. The director will be responsible for growing the individual giving revenues from $1 million to at least $3 million over the next five years by increasing retention rates, donor and donation quantity, and donors’ average contribution level.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate has three to five years of professional experience, a proven record of achieving ambitious results, creating effective systems to manage multiple projects, and exceptional strategic thinking and goal orientation.

How to Apply: Teach For America accepts resumes and cover letters on a rolling basis. Please click here to apply.

Description: Working with the CEO and Chief Development Officer, the Tucson Development Officer will play a leadership role in creating and implementing strategies to cultivate donors and identify new prospects. This position will be responsible for managing all Tucson fundraising programs and events, corporate support and sponsorship. Among the goals for the next two to three years will be to grow fundraising for annual operations to $250,000. Full time employment will be offered as Tucson experiences organizational growth. The Tucson Development Officer will work closely and collaboratively with the CEO and CDO. Major Responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Set short- and long-term development goals and objectives for increasing the number of prospects for individual and corporate gifts
• Identify prospective donors and conduct solicitations
• Manage Tucson based Special Events
• Coordinate and work with CDO on Strategic Grant Plan
• Serve as community representative at various networking opportunities like chamber meetings, community organizations, etc.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a person of integrity, sound judgment, dedication to purpose, high energy and comfort in a mission-driven organization. He/she will have a track record to work independently from a home based office; a demonstrated ability to raise money from both individuals and corporations; excellent oral communication skills; and a minimum of two years of fundraising experience. A bachelor’s degree and a proven track record of success are required.

To apply: Send resume to Ms. Zee Peters, Chief Development Officer at zpeters@gabrielsangels.org, or via mail to 220 S Mulberry, Mesa, AZ, 85202. No phone calls please.

Description: The Salvation Army City Command in Tucson is looking for an experienced and seasoned fundraiser to drive a $9 million capital campaign. The position will report to the Tucson City Coordinator and the Divisional Director of Development in Phoenix on the administration, coordination and development of all phases of the major gifts and capital campaign programs.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will need to hold a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field; have excellent written and oral communication skills; possess strong public speaking skills; have strong networking and social skills; be computer literate in MS Office products; have experience in working with donor management tools; previous experience running and managing a capital campaign is preferred; have at least 5 years’ documented success in fundraising and/or marketing; and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining poise under pressure.

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, please contact Leticia Diaz Rios at 602-276-4207, or e-mail Leticia.DiazRios@usw.salvationarmy.org.

Description: Teach For America is seeking a coordinator of alumni affairs to maximize the reach and impact of the Phoenix region’s alumni movement by connecting their nearly 300 alumni to each other, to the ongoing work of their organization, and to opportunities in employment, volunteering, and professional development. The coordinator will develop and implement systems for acquiring alumni information, assist with surveys, manage a major alumni initiative, coordinate the schedule of the director of alumni affairs, manage the team calendar, and hire and supervise temporary employees for special projects.

Qualifications: This individual must work with a high level of personal responsibility, possess strong organizational and strategic-thinking skills, and have experience managing projects toward ambitious goals.

How to Apply: Teach For America accepts resumes and cover letters on a rolling basis. Please click here to apply now.

Description: The Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) seeks a 15-hour/month Poz Café Kitchen/Menu Supervisor to engage congregational volunteers in providing a healthy, nutritious monthly lunch for people living with HIV/AIDS, ensuring safety and compliance with health department rules and regulations. Responsibilities include menu planning for large groups, kitchen operations, coordination of volunteers from sponsoring congregations, compliance with nutrition and health department guidelines. Salary DOE. AA/EOE.

Qualifications: This is a part-time position (up to 15 hours/month), including all-day availability on the 3 rd Thursday of each month (required). Must have working knowledge of menu planning for large groups, with emphasis on health and nutrition issues for special populations, and ability to supervise volunteers, experience in serving large groups and working under health department regulations. Requires current certification or ability to immediately obtain certification, sensitivity to HIV-related issues, interfaith and multi-cultural issues, and confidentiality. Bilingual persons and persons living with HIV encouraged to apply.

How to Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and list of three professional references to scott@tihan.org or TIHAN, 1011 North Craycroft Road #301, Tucson, Arizona 85711. Full job description is available at http://www.tihan.org/ or by clicking here.

Description: A New Leaf, a nonprofit behavioral health organization, is seeking a Full-time Cook for one of their residential treatment centers for Juvenile Sex Offenders located in Mesa, AZ. Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hours could vary according to program needs. Salary: $11.00 to $11.50 per hour, depending on education and work experience.

Qualifications:

• Must have a HS/GED degree.
• Minimum of two years of recent cooking experience in a business setting, required
• Must have or be able to obtain a Food Handlers Permit (as required by state regulations)
• Ability to cook large quantity of meals (for 80 to 150 people)
• Must present a neat, clean appearance
• Must have experience in food purchase, preparation, serving, and kitchen management
• Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license and a clean driving record with no driving restrictions
• Must have current auto liability insurance
• Must be capable of maintaining regular, consistent attendance and have reliable transportation
• Training in nutritional background and knowledge of nutritional guidelines
• Must meet A New Leaf’s driving insurability guidelines
• Must have the ability to lift and move 35+ pounds on a regular basis
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check for the purpose of obtaining a DPS Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• The Office of Behavioral Health and Licensing (OBHL) requires that the employee is at least 21 years of age.

How to Apply: Please send your resume via one of the following methods:
Fax: 480-969-2696
E-mail: dramirez@turnanewleaf.org
Mail: 868 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85203
No Phone Calls, Please.

Description: Empowerment Specialists provide individual support to women as they face various life transitions, seek opportunities for new growth, and set personal and professional goals. Working collaboratively as part of the Personal Development Services team, their responsibilities include:

• Conducting strength based bio-psycho-social assessments during one-on-one sessions with clients
• Assisting clients in creating an action plan that links them to appropriate center and community resources
• Developing partnerships with other service providers and members of the community
• Providing immediate crisis intervention to clients in need
• Supporting clients in navigating community and state systems
• Conducting Fresh Start 101 Orientations

Qualifications:

• A master’s of social work is required. A bachelor’s of social work or degree in related field plus 3-5 years’ experience in a social service setting may substitute.
• Background in working with domestic violence victims and/or formerly incarcerated women, support group facilitation skills, experience with service planning, information and referral and crisis intervention is highly desired
• Basic computer skills required, excellent written and verbal communication skills, skill working with diverse populations is required
• Bilingual English and Spanish (required)
• Flexible schedule, part-time, but must be able to work some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations, community resources, and issues impacting women (required)
• Salary range is $14-16/hour, depending on experience.

How to Apply: Please e-mail resume with cover letter to bdedolph@fswf.org. No phone inquiries, please.

Description: The Mentor Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the mentoring program, including recruiting, screening, orienting, supervising, and evaluating volunteer mentor and mentee matches. Salary range is $28-34,000 depending on education and experience. Working collaboratively as part of the Personal Development Services team, the coordinator’s responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Mentoring program, including maintaining regular contact with mentees and mentors, monitoring matches, and providing support services and resources as needed
• Screen applications, review them with Mentor Program Manager, interview all participants for the program, and facilitate the orientation and training program
• Assign, monitor and mediate matches between mentees and mentors, with assistance from the Mentor Program Manager if needed
• Coordinate annual mentee “graduation” and mentor “recognition” event with Mentor Program Manager, including soliciting donations, planning and coordinating the event

Qualifications: The right person for this job will have:

• A master’s degree with human service, volunteer management, or program coordination experience, preferred
• A bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience will be considered
• Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and issues impacting women is required
• Basic computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• skill working with diverse populations (required)
• Experience in recruiting, screening, orienting, and evaluating program participants and/or volunteers
• Full- or part-time possibility. Flexible schedule, but must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must have valid drivers license and transportation

How to Apply: Please e-mail resume with cover letter to bdedolph@fswf.org. No phone inquiries, please.

Description: The Child Watch Services Assistant supports the Child Watch Services Coordinator in effectively implementing all program activities within the Child Watch center for children from infants through age twelve. This position ensures that Child Watch programs are high quality and age appropriate. The Child Watch Services Assistant is responsible for compliance with all policies and procedures and the safety and welfare of all children in his/her care. The Child Watch Assistant works collaboratively with parents to make their child’s experience at the center pleasant for all. Salary range is $10-12/hour depending on education and experience.

Qualifications: The right person for this job will have:

• Current state approved first-aid and CPR certification
• Fingerprint and negative TB clearance
• Experience in caring for children of various ages
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with members of the staff, parents, volunteers, and community
• Ability to respond to high risk and emergency situations, required
• Skill working with diverse populations, required
• Full- or part-time possibility. Flexible schedule, but must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

How to Apply: Please e-mail resume with cover letter to bdedolph@fswf.org. No phone inquiries, please.

Description: The Client Relations Specialist is the first point of contact for welcoming all women to Fresh Start. This position is intensely focused on providing exemplary customer service with a level of empathy and understanding of the diverse backgrounds and situations that bring women to the Center. Client Relations Specialists must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Salary range is $10-13/hour depending on education and experience. Duties include:

• Answering a high volume of incoming phone calls
• Providing courteous and professional service and assistance to women entering Fresh Start
• Assist in ensuring efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the reception area
• Daily maintenance of computer records for workshop registration
• Maintain monetary records and perform daily reconciliation
• Some crisis management skills

Qualifications: The right person for this job will have:

• 1+ year(s) working in a high paced customer service environment
• Experience in a social service setting, preferred
• Interest in working with women, preferred
• Excellent communication and customer services skills, positive attitude and friendly demeanor
• Full- or part-time possibility. Flexible schedule, but must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must be proficient with general office equipment, basic computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills (required)
• Skill working with diverse populations is required
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred

How to Apply: Please e-mail resume with cover letter to bdedolph@fswf.org. No phone inquiries, please.

Description: Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk is searching for an experienced Volunteer Manager. This is a senior position responsible for creating, implementing and managing the organization’s volunteer programs including planning, marketing, screening, placement, supervision, motivation and recognition. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and volunteer management experience are required.

How to Apply: Please submit resumes and salary requirements to linda.lyman@phoenixyouthatrisk.org.

Description: Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk is searching for a Program Manager to manage all aspects of their teen mentoring program, located at Coronado High School in Scottsdale. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: This positions requires program, volunteer, and case management experience. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker that can relate to valley teens and manage volunteer mentors. A bachelor’s degree is required.

How to Apply: Please send resumes and salary requirements to heather.walsh@phoenixyouthatrisk.org.

Description: Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) is seeking two part-time clinicians (LCSW or LPC) to provide counseling services in Pima County and Maricopa County respectively. Benefits and mileage reimbursement. Come join their client-centered team! EOE.

Qualifications: An active AZ license is required, and bilingual culturally diverse individuals are preferred.

How to Apply: Please fax resume to 748-2355 or e-mail cybarra@lss-sw.org.

Description: The clinician evaluates and assesses persons requesting services for domestic abuse, provides information and referrals, and enrolls patients in the appropriate programs services. Essential duties include the following: Develop curriculum in conjunction with Clinical Manager and facilitate specialized groups. Develop and present in-service training to direct service staff in conjunction with Clinical Manager Networks with community agencies, assessing available services appropriate to participant needs. Starting Salary $40,000. Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k, other benefits.

Qualifications: This position requires active treatment/psychotherapy/counseling skills, assessment evaluation and triage experience. Crisis intervention techniques and case management and documentation experience are also desired. Additional position requirements include:

• A minimum of a master’s degree
• Must be licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a social worker, professional counselor or marriage and family therapist (preferred)
• A minimum of five years’ experience performing clinical work with families
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License, Proof of Automobile Insurance
• Fingerprint clearance
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid
• Negative TB test

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, contact Janet Rico Uhrig at 520-795-8001, or e-mail janetu@emergecenter.org.

Description: Provide clinical direction and oversight to all programs and services for persons who have experienced domestic abuse. Starting Salary $50,000. Benefits: PTO, Medical, Dental, 401k, other benefits. Essential duties include the following:

• Supervise and direct professional staff within assigned unit to insure uniform interpretation and application of agency and contract policies.
• Evaluate and assess persons requesting services for domestic abuse and accept/enroll in appropriate program.
• Develop curriculum and facilitate specialized groups, in-service training.
• Provide on-call responsibilities.
• Manage program budgets.
• Network with community agencies, assessing available services appropriate to client needs.

Qualifications: This position requires active treatment/psychotherapy/counseling skills, assessment evaluation and triage experience. Crisis intervention techniques and case management and documentation experience are also necessary. Further position requirements include the following:

• A minimum of a master’s degree
• Must be licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as a social worker, professional counselor or marriage and family therapist (required)
• A minimum of five years’ experience performing clinical work with families
• A minimum of three years’ supervisory or management experience with clinical staff.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Proof of Automobile Insurance
• Fingerprint clearance
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid
• Negative TB test

How to Apply: For more information on this position, or to apply, contact Janet Rico Uhrig at 520-795-8001, or e-mail janetu@emergecenter.org.

Description: The Associate Director for Arizona Health Futures (AD/AHF) has primary responsibility for St. Luke’s Health Initiatives (SLHI) research and health policy products and works Closely with the Executive Director and staff to ensure strategic integration of major projects and initiatives in both health care and community health. The AD/AHF reports to, and is evaluated by, SLHI’s Executive Director. Tasks for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying and analyzing mission-related local, state and national health and social policy issues
• Overseeing and producing report, survey or issue brief content
• Designing/implementing forums/workshops/conferences
• Informing and educating policy leaders and stakeholders
• Convening and engaging individuals and organizations
• Developing financial and human resources from potential partners
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with legislative, administrative, health policy, media and organizational staff
• Collaborating with SLHI program staff, community groups and other philanthropic organizations.

How to Apply: For a complete job description, including qualifications and how to apply, please visit http://www.slhi.org and click on the “Position Available” link. Application deadline is July 17.

Description: A New Leaf, a not-for-profit behavioral health agency, has various F/T and P/T positions available for Certified Experience Nurses (RN, NP, Psych, Charge Nurses) for their Residential Treatment Centers for Juvenile Sex Offenders in Mesa, AZ. Various shifts available. Hours will vary. Salary commensurate with education and work experience.

Qualifications: Education/Skills/Experience: must possess one of the following degrees and/or experience:

• AA degree plus three years of experience; OR
• BA (BH) plus two years of experience; OR
• Actively attending graduate school (BH) plus two years’ psychiatric nursing experience; OR
• Master’s degree (BH).
  Other requirements:
• Charge Nurse experience.
• Certification from AZ State Board of Nursing.
• Completion of a NP Program from an accredited school.
• Must be licensed as a RN and hold a NP Certification from the AZ State Board of Nursing.
• Have full prescription authority and maintain current DEA License.
• Able to provide evidence of medical malpractice insurance.
• Must meet A New Leaf’s driving insurability guidelines. No driving restrictions.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check for the purpose of obtaining DPS Class One Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must have a Valid AZ Driver license.
• OBHL requires that employee is at least 21 years of age.

How to Apply: Please send your resume via one of the following:
Fax: (480) 969-2696
E-mail: dramirez@turnanewleaf.org
Mail: 868 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ, 85203
No Phone Calls Please. All Resumes/Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted regarding their status via e-mail, U.S. mail, or phone.

Description: The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the daily supervision of clinical and paraprofessional behavioral health staff. The Clinical Supervisor assigns caseloads, reviews treatment plans, progress notes, and ensures that all required case file documentation is accurate, up to date, recorded, and maintained. The Clinical Supervisor may interview, hire, promote, terminate, perform oral and written staff performance reviews, approve or disapprove paid and unpaid leave, and reimbursements for mileage accrued from the use of private vehicles during the course of approved agency business. The Clinical Supervisor provides direct supervision to Therapists, Intensive Case Managers, Resource Specialists, Case Aides, and other professional and paraprofessional behavioral health service staff. Benefits available after 90 days.

Qualifications: Minimum educational qualifications require a master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work and a currently held professional designation, such as the Certified Professional Counselor, or similarly recognized professional designation. Bilingual in English and Spanish language is required. Must demonstrate verbal and written communication. Minimum experience includes at least five years’ experience in counseling children and adults in areas of behavioral health, such as domestic violence, substance abuse, addiction, crisis intervention, anger management and related behavioral health problems. A minimum of five years’ experience in the direct supervision of therapy and paraprofessional behavioral health service staff is required. Experience in the diagnosis of behavioral health conditions, preparation of treatment plans, writing progress notes, and a knowledge of current behavioral health policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are required. The Clinical Supervisor is required to lead regularly held staff meetings, to attend agency administrative and quality management staff meetings, and complete related clinical and administrative duties, as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Operating Officer. Must have dependable transportation and meet state insurance requirements. Must meet requirement to possess an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint clearance card.

How to Apply: E-mail resumes to hr@centrodeamistad.org, or fax to 480 839-9985. Please state position of interest.

Description: Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center has an opening in a non-exempt, part-time clinical interventionist position that pays $10 per hour. The available work hours are: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to Noon, or Monday to Thursday, Noon to 5 p.m. Benefits are dependent on hours worked per week. Position Summary: To provide intervention therapy to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and assist teachers with daily preparation and classroom management. Intervention therapy may be delivered in any of the following settings: a) 1:1 or group intervention therapy delivered in a home and/or community setting; b) intervention therapy delivered in a classroom context. Intervention therapy and training should be consistent with the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) and Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS).

Qualifications: GED or High School Diploma (minimum). AA degree or 12 units of Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, Psychology, Human Development or related field (preferred). Candidate must have a minimum of six months’ experience working with children with ASD. Preschool experience a plus. One+ year(s) of experience working in the behavioral field and experience implementing behavioral interventions, i.e.: DTT, PRT, PECS, etc is preferred. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, loud environment, in which there are often competing or changing priorities. Must be able to be a part of a cohesive and effective team. Must be able to demonstrate clinical skills with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Must have patience and the ability to interact well with children.

How to Apply: Candidates should forward their full resumes to:
Kathy Hand
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
300 North 18th Street Phoenix, AZ 85006.
Fax: 602-218-8716
E-mail: khand@autismcenter.org

Description: Amistades, Inc., a local nonprofit agency serving Latinos in the areas of underage drinking and substance abuse prevention, is currently seeking a full-time Project Coordinator for the Amistades Substance Abuse Coalition. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for implementation of the coalition’s annual action plan and environmental prevention strategies to prevent youth substance abuse. Responsibilities will also include implementation of coalition building activities; administrative support; community leadership, and development and management of collaborations with community partners. Salary: $27, 0000-$30,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications: Candidate should have a working knowledge of alcohol and substance abuse prevention programs, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to work independently, with limited supervision. A bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus two years’ experience in substance abuse prevention, (OR) a high school diploma and four years’ experience in substance abuse prevention is required. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Publisher; Outlook; and Internet research. Bilingual English/Spanish ability is strongly preferred. Candidates must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license, have reliable transportation, current automobile insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000, and must consent to finger printing, drug testing, and background check.

How to Apply: The position will be open until filled. Please send resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 87361, Tucson, Arizona, 85754-7361.

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