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YouthRising Grant Program to Support High Risk Youth in Volunteer Service

Youth Service America (www.ysa.org) and the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/) have announced the launch of the YouthRising grant program. This opportunity offers grants of $2,000 for organizations in the United States to engage high risk and/or gang-involved youth (ages 12-25) in volunteer service to their communities. Community-based groups/organizations, local government agencies, schools, and faith-based groups that have prior experience and documented success working directly with high-risk and/or gang-involved youth are eligible to apply. The program seeks projects that are co-led by youth and adult allies such as parents, counselors, coaches, teachers, youth leaders, etc. A significant portion of the project must take place on National and Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22, 2007 (www.ysa.org/nysd/index.cfm). Application materials are available at the YSA Web site. Deadline: October 12, 2006

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Two Positions Open at the Western Justice Center Foundation

The Western Justice Foundation Center has announced openings for two positions: a Full-Time Administrative Assistant and a Director of Development. WJCF's mission is to work with children, communities, schools, governments and courts to assure peaceful conflict resolution and improve access to justice. For more information on Western Justice Center Foundation, visit their website at www.westernjustice.org. To read descriptions of each position, click on the link below.

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Applications Invited for Bush Leadership Fellows Program

A program of the Bush Foundation (www.bushfoundation.org), the Bush Leadership Fellows Program seeks accomplished, motivated individuals from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or northwestern Wisconsin who are eager to prepare themselves for greater leadership responsibilities within their communities and professions. Applicants are invited to propose academic or self-designed learning experiences that will help them attain goals that they set for themselves. The program encourages applications that will expand fellows' experiences beyond the familiar to learning environments that might be inaccessible without a fellowship. Fellowships support learning experiences that may include academic course work, internships, self-designed study programs, or various combinations of these and other kinds of learning experiences. Fellows are required to pursue their fellowships on a full-time basis; however, they may design their programs to include two or three segments of full-time study interrupted by periods of full-time employment. The duration of fellowships ranges from two to eighteen months. The application deadline is October 13, 2006. To read more about the fellowship and who is eligible, click on the link below. Or visit the Bush Foundation website for complete program details.

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Open Society Institute Announces New Guidelines for Unsolicited Grants

The Open Society Institute's Information Program (www.soros.org/initiatives/information/about/) has announced application instructions for grantseeking organizations that aim to enhance the ability to access, exchange, and produce knowledge and information; and to use new tools and techniques to empower civil society. Projects supported by the program are intended to benefit developing and transition countries. As a general rule, the Information Program prefers to receive grant applications made on behalf of an organization rather than an individual. The program also prefers to fund project proposals rather than core funding requests. Funded activities in the past have included information and knowledge capacity-building events; technology and policy analysis; advocacy campaigns; and innovative projects that test new ground. The Information Program funds projects within three main focus areas: Access to Knowledge; Civil Society Communication; and Open Information Policy. The Information Program will review unsolicited proposals four times during 2006: the remaining deadlines for submission are September 30 and December 31, 2006. Proposals must be submitted in English. The program requests that applicants submit proposal outlines, rather than sending fully developed proposals. Visit the OSI Web site for complete program information and submission requirements.

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Fulbright Peace and Conflict Resolution Fellowship Application Deadline Approaching

August 1, 2006 is the application deadline for traditional Fulbright Scholar grants worldwide. The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 123 lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research awards in political science during the 2007-2008 academic year, including many awards in peace studies or conflict resolution. These opportunities include awards in eastern Europe, south Asia, Canada, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Faculty and professionals in political science may apply not only for awards specifically in their field, but also for one of the many ?“All Discipline?” awards open to any field. Awards range from two months to an academic year. Grants are awarded to faculty of all academic ranks, including adjunct and emeritus. In most countries lecturing is in English, though awards in Latin America, Francophone Africa, and the Middle East may require proficiency in another language. U.S. citizenship is required. For other eligibility requirements, detailed award descriptions, and an online application, visit our website at www.cies.org.

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Liberty Hill Foundation Accepting Applications for Seed Fund

The Liberty Hill Foundation (www.libertyhill.org) Seed Fund provides grants of $7,500 to $20,000 to emerging and developing community-based organizations that work for social, racial, and economic justice through constituency building, leadership development, education, and outreach. The Seed Fund helps groups establish themselves as effective organizers and advocates in their communities. Groups can apply for general support or project-specific funding. Applicants must have proof of their IRS tax status or comply with Liberty Hill's policy on fiscal sponsorship. Visit the Liberty Hill Foundation Web site for complete program information and application procedures. Deadline: August 1, 2006.

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Fund for Southern Communities Accepting Grant Applications for Social Change Work

The Fund for Southern Communities (www.fundforsouth.org) is a public foundation that seeks to foster social change initiated by community-based groups in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The fund provides grants and technical assistance to progressive grassroots social change organizations that work against discrimination based on race, sex, age, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, ethnic background, or physical and mental disabilities; stand for workers' rights; promote self-determination in low-income and disenfranchised areas; protect the environment; promote and create non-traditional arts and media; promote peace; are located in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina; are working for equitable distribution of economic and/or political power; and are unlikely to be funded by more traditional funding sources, including those whose geographic location limits funding opportunities. Applicants receiving funds from more traditional funding sources may be given a lower priority for funding from FSC. Complete program information and application materials are available at the FSC Web site. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2006.

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Agape Foundation Fund for Nonviolent Social Change Invites Grant Applications

The Agape Foundation Fund for Nonviolent Social Change (www.agapefn.org) is a nonprofit public foundation whose purpose is to fund nonviolent social change organizations committed to peace and justice issues. The Agape Foundation's board of trustees makes grants twice a year (in April and October) to California-based grassroots organizations working for nonviolent social change. Organizations that receive grants must be no more than five years old, with annual budgets under $100,000. For the Fall 2006 grant cycle, Agape will fund tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored groups that address the following issue areas: Peace -- alternatives to militarism, anti-war and anti-nuclear power, weapons, and waste; Human Rights -- defending civil rights, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender rights, and women's rights; Environmental Protection -- defense of the environment, ecological restoration, and environ- mental justice; Economic Justice; Racial Justice; Building economic alternatives, nonviolent conflict resolution, and alternatives to violence; Progressive Arts & Media; and Grassroots Organizing Support. The foundation also supports media activism by California-based media producers. Agape supports distribution of media projects that support grassroots organizing and promote peace and justice. Grants range from $500 to $2,000. Visit the Agape Web site for complete program guidelines and application materials. The deadline for this competition is August 1, 2006.

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Philanthrofund Foundation Offers Support for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender-Related Programs

The Philanthrofund Foundation's ( www.pfundonline.org ) grantmaking areas of interest are as follows: preventing discrimination and ending violence and harassment against GLBT persons; celebrating the contributions of the GLBT and allied communities and promoting visibility that will lead to greater understanding; supporting organizations that promote advocacy, education, and work aimed at achieving social and systemic change; reducing the isolation of members of the GLBT and allied communities, particularly in rural areas and small cities; building the capacity of the GLBT community to achieve the goals outlined above, including developing the philanthropy of the community. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $2,500 each. Visit the PFund Web site for complete program information and application procedures. Or click on the link below to read more about who is eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is September 15, 2006.

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Skoll Foundation Accepting Applications for Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship

A program of the Skoll Foundation (www.skoll.org), the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship support social entrepreneurs whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of our time: environmental sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, social and economic equality, peace and security. Skoll Awards provide second-round, or mezzanine, funding structured as core support in the form of grants, loans, or a combination of the two. Qualifying organizations will be led by a social entrepreneur; have implemented programs that demonstrate effective approaches to critical social and environmental challenges with global implications; have a clear, compelling plan for reaching scale by expanding or replicating their own work, and/or inspiring and supporting others to do so; identify the resources and supporters crucial to replicating and sustaining the work at scale; and commit to work with peers and the Skoll Foundation to develop and communicate success stories appealing to the enlightened self- interest of the well-off and to building support for social entrepreneurs worldwide. Upcoming deadlines for applications are: July 18, 2006; and September 18, 2006. To read more about who is eligible, click on the link below. Or visit the Skoll Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines, application, and FAQs.

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James Irvine Foundation Seeking Applications for Community Dialogue Grants

The James Irvine Foundation's (www.irvine.org) New Connections Fund provides grants of up to $50,000 over one or two years to eligible organizations with projects that fit within the foundation's core program priorities. One of the core priorities, called "California Perspectives," aims to promote dialogues between under-represented communities and public officials. The program supports projects that foster dialogues between people in underrepresented communities and public officials for the dual purpose of improving public officials' understanding of the interests and concerns of their constituents and facilitating opportunities for people in underrepresented communities to participate in public decision-making. To be considered for a grant from the New Connections Fund, an organization must meet all of the following requirements: have 501(c)(3) status or an established relationship with an approved fiscal sponsor; have a California focus; generate no more than 50 percent of its revenue from government sources; have annual revenue of at least $100,000; request a grant amount totaling no more than $50,000 or 10 percent of its annual organizational budget; and have no active grant or outstanding reports due to the foundation. Visit the Irvine Foundation's Web site for complete program guidelines, application procedures, and an FAQ. The deadline for applications is August 9, 2006.

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Soros Justice Fellowships Program Announces Call for Applications

The Soros Justice Fellowship Program seeks applications from outstanding individuals, including lawyers, advocates, grassroots organizers, activist academics, journalists, and filmmakers, to implement innovative projects that address one or more of the criminal justice priorities of the Open Society Institute's U.S. Justice Fund (www.soros.org/initiatives/justice). These fellowships may be of particular interest to NCDD researchers and practitioners involved with restorative justice, victim-offender mediation and alternative dispute resolution. The deadline for applications is September 13, 2006. Visit the OSI's Web site for complete program guidelines and information on the U.S. Justice Fund criminal justice priorities. Click on the link below to read more about this program.

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Nominations Invited for Aetna Voice of Conscience Award

The Aetna Voice of Conscience Award was created in memory of tennis great Arthur Ashe, Jr., a member of Aetna's board of directors for more than ten years and chairman of the Aetna Foundation at the time of his death. The Voice of Conscience Award will be presented to a citizen/leader who emulates Arthur Ashe's selfless commitment to education, civil rights, health, and human services. The award recognizes and celebrates the lifetime achievement of humanitarian efforts on a national level, and the winner will receive a $50,000 grant to the nonprofit(s) organization(s) of his/her choice. Characteristics of the award recipient include a desire to advance human rights, opportunity, and dignity; a commitment to serve others, regardless of personal benefit; a devotion to achieving humanitarian ideals; demonstrated accomplishments in civil rights, education, health care, and social equity; a willingness to take risks for challenging causes; and a demonstrated ability to cross boundaries of race, culture, class, faith, and ethnicity. Visit the Aetna Foundation Web site (www.aetna.com/foundation/) for an online nomination form as well as information on past winners. Deadline for applications: July 15, 2006.

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Chinook Fund Available for Community Action in Colorodo

The Chinook Fund (www.chinookfund.org) was established in 1987 to support the efforts of grassroots groups working for peace, human rights, and economic justice through social change in Colorado. The Chinook Fund is committed to the transformation of society into one that promotes social justice and freedom from oppression, including but not limited to racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, and ableism. All successful applicants must be based in communities of color, low-income communities, or other oppressed communities; have leadership that reflects that constituency; have a decision- making process that incorporates input from all members; and be able to demonstrate that their work will lead to change for their community. Visit the Chinook Fund Web site for complete program information and application procedures. To read more about who is eligible, click on the link below.

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Youth Service America Offers Youth Venture Funding

Through partial funding from the US Department of Justice, Youth Service America (www.ysa.org) and Youth Venture, Inc. (www.youthventure.org) are teaming up again to make every day National & Global Youth Service Day (www.ysa.org/nysd). The program is giving young people the opportunity to create sustainable National Youth Service Day projects for N&GYSD 2007,April 20-22. YSA and Youth Venture are offering funding to enable young people to engage in community service and make a difference in their world. Thirty awards of up to $1,000 in start-up funds will be available to young people (ages 12-20) who want to create new, sustainable, and civic-minded organizations, clubs, or businesses ("ventures"). These ventures must be youth-led and designed to be a lasting asset to the community. YSA Youth Venture teams are required to plan a N&GYSD project every year that their venture is operational. For complete program information, visit the YSA Web site. Deadline: July 24, 2006.

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Applications Invited for New York Public Library Fellowship

The New York Public Library's (www.nypl.org/research/general/scholars.html ) Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers is an international fellowship program open to people whose work will benefit directly from access to the collections at the NYPL Humanities and Social Sciences Library -- including academics, independent scholars, and creative writers (novelists, playwrights, poets). Renowned for the extraordinary comprehensiveness of its collections, the Humanities and Social Sciences Library is one of the world's pre-eminent resources for study in anthropology, art, geography, history, languages and literature, philosophy, politics, popular culture, psychology, religion, sociology, and sports. Foreign nationals conversant in English are welcome to apply. The center appoints fifteen fellows a year for a nine-month term (September through May) at the library. In addition to working on their own projects, the fellows engage in an ongoing exchange of ideas within the center and in public forums throughout the library. A Cullman Center Fellow receives a stipend of $50,000 to $55,000, an office, a computer, and full access to the library's physical and electronic resources. Fellows work at the center for the duration of the fellowship term. See the NYPL Web site for complete program guidelines, an application form, and information on past and current program fellows. Deadline: September 29, 2006.

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Deliberative Democracy Consortium Seeking New Executive Director

The Deliberative Democracy Consortium (DDC) - Sandy sits on their Executive Committee - is beginning a search for a new Executive Director. This is a one-year full-time position (July 2006 - July 2007), and the new Director will spend much of their time grantwriting in order to ensure that the Consortium - and the position - exists and thrives after the year is up. Applicants need not live in the Washington DC area, but are expected to spend at least one week a month in DC. You can learn more about the Consortium at www.deliberative-democracy.net . Click below for the job description and application instructions.

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IAP2 Seeks Editorial Board and Advisory Panel Members

The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) is re-launching its online journal later this year, and they just put a call out for volunteers interested in serving on the hands-on Editorial Board and the Advisory Board for the journal. Click below for the full announcement.

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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowships in the Social Sciences and Humanities 2007-2008

The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is announcing the opening of its 2007-2008 Fellowship competition. The Center awards approximately 20-25 academic year residential fellowships to individuals from any country with outstanding project proposals on national and/or international issues. Topics and scholarship should relate to key public policy challenges or provide the historical and/or cultural framework to illuminate policy issues of contemporary importance. Applicants must hold a doctorate or have equivalent professional experience. Fellows are provided stipends (which include round trip travel), private offices, access to the Library of Congress, Windows-based personal computers, and research assistants. For more information and application guidelines please contact the Center at: Tel: 202-691-4170; Fax: 202-691-4001; E-mail: . You can download the application from the Center's website at www.wilsoncenter.org/fellowships. Application deadline: October 2, 2006.

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Green Communities Announces Charrette Grants Program

Created by Enterprise Community Partners in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council, Green Communities (http://enterprisefoundation.org/resources/green/) is a five-year, $555 million initiative to build more than 8,500 environmentally healthy homes for low-income families in the United States. Green Communities is now offering charrette grants of up to $5,000 each for green affordable housing developers who want to convene intense working sessions with the development team and others who share an interest in promoting health and livability. A Green Communities charrette will involve an intense working session that brings together a diverse group of housing development professionals as well as funders, policy makers, and community stakeholders (where possible) to integrate sustainable green design principles into affordable housing developments. Enterprise will award grants to cover the cost of facilitating a charrette during pre-development and to cover the cost of facilitating a post-construction sustainability training session. The charrette grant program is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public housing authorities, and tribally designated housing entities; for-profit entities; and for-profit entities participating through joint ventures with qualified organizations. Visit the Enterprise Web site for complete program information and application materials. The deadline for applications is open.

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Gleitsman Foundation Announces Guidelines for International Activist Award

The Gleitsman Foundation (www.gleitsman.org) encourages individual commitment and leadership by recognizing the exceptional achievement of those who have initiated positive social change. The foundation seeks to honor "those individuals whose vision and courage inspire others to join with them in confronting and challenging injustice." The foundation's 2007 International Activist Award will honor those who have struggled to correct social injustice worldwide (excluding the United States, which is the focus of the foundation's Citizen Activist Award in alternate years). The award is not presented posthumously, nor is it given to groups or organizations. The honorees will share $100,000 and will receive a specially commissioned sculpture designed by Maya Lin, creator of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. Visit the Gleitsman Foundation Web site for complete program information and nomination procedures. Deadline: November 3, 2006

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Mid South Delta Leaders Program Now Accepting Applications

Established in 1997 by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (www.wkkf.org), the Mid South Delta Initiative (www.msdi.org) is a long-term economic, community, and leadership development effort focused on fifty-five contiguous counties and parishes along the Mississippi River in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. As part of this effort, the Mid South Delta Leadership program is building a network of diverse leaders willing to work across economic, social, and racial divides to shape policies and strategies for education and economic development in the Delta Region. MSDL is currently accepting applications for its third class. MSDL consists of three eighteen-month classes, which include a series of three-day learning retreats, study-travel tours to each of the three state capitals, a Delta Heritage Tour, and meetings of issue-based teams. Forty-five class members, fifteen from each state, will participate in a curriculum that is designed to improve the leadership, management, and communication skills of its participants. MSDL class members represent a wide variety of fields and sectors, including K-12 education, higher education, the nonprofit sector, the public and private sectors, the self-employed, and community volunteers. This policy, in turn, ensures the inclusion of a broad range of stakeholders, particularly those traditionally under-represented in community and economic development efforts. For complete program information and application procedures, visit the MSDI Web site. Deadline: July 21, 2006.

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Fetzer Institute Seeking Senior Program Officer for Individual and Community Transformation

The Fetzer Institute (www.fetzer.org) is currently seeking a"Senior Program Officer" position for the area of "Individual and Community Transformation." Fetzer is looking for someone who will work out of their offices in Kalamazoo, MI. To see an extended discussion of the job responsibilities and expected qualifications, please visit www.fetzer.org/WhatsNew.aspx?PageID=WhatsNew&NavID=1. Applications are due by April 30, 2006, but this date is not firm and submissions will be accepted after that date until the position is filled. Please direct questions to or call Fetzer's Department of Human Relations at 269-375-2000.

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Laura Jane Musser Fund to Support Collaborative Process in Environmental Decision Making

Through its Initiative to Promote Collaborative Process in Environmental Decision Making, the Laura Jane Musser Fund (www.musserfund.org) will support projects by public or not-for-profit entities that undertake consensus-based activities in environmental stewardship or dispute resolution in rural areas. Applications are accepted in following two funding areas: 1) The Environmental Stewardship Program will support programs that work to manage resources (whether of ecological, economic, or aesthetic values) where a broad range of community members and stakeholders are involved in both planning and implementation. 2) The Environmental Dispute Resolution Program will support programs that engage in a collaborative process that works to build consensus instead of confrontation, particularly where both the environmental health and
economic livelihood of a community are at stake. The fund provides support for programs in their first three years, as well as projects in the planning or implementation phase. The program does not support capital expenses, general operating support for organizations, or ongoing program support. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, start-up organizations with a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor, and units of government at the local level are eligible to apply. Organizations must be located in and serve the population of the United States. Up to six grants of up to $35,000 each will be made through the Environmental Initiative this year. Visit the Laura Jane Musser Fund Web site for complete program information and application procedures. The deadline for applications is September 5, 2006.

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New York City Opportunities Fund Offers Funding for Youth Organizing

The New York City Opportunities Fund is a funding pool developed by the Overbrook Foundation (www.overbrook.org), the Surdna Foundation (www.surdna.org), the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (www.rbf.org), and the Merck Family Fund (www.merckff.org) and administered by the Funders' Collaborative on Youth Organizing (www.fcyo.org). NYCOF is open to New York City community organizing groups that are actively engaged in youth organizing, specifically in low-income communities, and will provide small grants to address typically unmet technical assistance needs and/or collaboration projects defined by youth organizing groups. Areas of interests for these grants include, but are not limited to, the following: collaboration and networking between youth members; strategic reflection space for youth organizing groups, especially for collaborative campaigns; resource diversification and fundraising (especially non-foundation resources); membership building; wellness as it relates to organizational sustainability; and communications strategy. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Dates for grant decisions in the program's first year are as follows: June 9, 2006; September 15, 2006; and December 8, 2006.

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Alaska Conservation Foundation Announces Conservation for the Majority Grant Docket

The Alaska Conservation Foundation's (www.akcf.org) Conservation for the Majority Grant Docket is designed to fund projects that foster among the majority of Alaskans respectful, open discourse and action toward an Alaska where integration of economic development, environmental stewardship, and the well-being of all Alaskans is assured. Possible areas of interest include developing opportunities that enhance the economy and protect the environment; renewable energy and energy efficiency; climate change; incorporating green planning principles in Alaskan communities; and environmental health. ACF accepts requests for funding from incorporated, tax-exempt organizations and non-incorporated organizations. In some instances, individuals may be considered for project funding. The maximum funding request is $25,000. Complete program guidelines and application procedures are available at the foundation's Web site. The deadline for Letters of Inquiry is May 15, 2006.

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Do Something to Honor Young Social Entrepreneurs

Once again, the Do Something Brick Award is calling for nominations. Each year, the Do Something ( http://dosomething.org/ ) Brick Award honors six outstanding leaders age 18 and under and three outstanding leaders age 19 to 25 who use their talents to take action that measurably strengthens their local communities in the areas of community building, health, or the environment. The award is meant to highlight the achievements of individual social entrepreneurs who have made a difference in their communities. Each of the "18 and under" winners is awarded a $5,000 higher education scholarship and a $5,000 community grant to be directed by the award winner to the not-for-profit organization of his or her choice. Winners in the "19 to 25" category each receive a $10,000 community grant. Visit the Do Something Web site for complete program information and application procedures. The deadline for applications is: October 25, 2006. For more details on who qualifies for the award, click below.

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Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Seeks Nominations for 2006 Awards

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (www.barronprize.org) honors young people between the ages of 8 and 18 who have shown leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,000 to support their service work or higher education. Winners must have organized and led a truly extraordinary service activity that has clearly benefited other people, our fellow creatures, or the planet we share. The winner's service activity must have been initiated and motivated primarily by the winner him or herself. Winners must have participated in their heroic work within the twelve months prior to the nomination deadline of April 30, and must be legal residents of the United States or Canada. Nominations can be made by responsible adults who have solid knowledge of a young person's heroic activities and who are not related to the nominee. For complete program information and to nominate a young person, visit the Barron Prize Web site. Deadline: April 30, 2006.

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Public Involvement Officers Sought by Health Canada

The Office of Consumer and Public Involvement at Health Canada is looking to hire two Public Involvement Officers. These are temporary assignments while the competition process for a permanent employment is finalized. They are seeking applicants with knowledge and experience in planning, implementing and reporting on public involvement activities and in dealing with a variety of stakeholders. For more information, contact Sylvie Cantin, Director of Public Involvement at or (613) 952-1887. To see a list of qualifications and responsibilities, click on the link below.

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CIVICUS Seeks Project Coordinator for Participatory Governance Program

CIVICUS (www.civicus.org) is a global alliance of civil society organisations with members in over one hundred countries all over the world. CIVICUS works with its members and a rapidly growing network of partners at both national and global levels to promote and strengthen civil society globally. As one of CIVICUS?’ key programmatic efforts, the Participatory Governance Programme seeks to enhance the capacity of civil society actors in developing and transitioning countries to participate in, and influence governance processes at the local and national levels. CIVICUS is recruiting a Project Coordinator to coordinate the programme activities, involving a large range of partners, particularly in the Global South. Besides coordinating the programme network activities, the incumbent will be responsible for managing an extensive and interactive website, organizing workshops and conferences and developing educational and other resources on the topic. The tasks involved under this job are managerial, conceptual as well as administrative. Applications are due by April 28, 2006. For information on responsibilities, expected qualifications and how to apply, click on the link below.

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CIVICUS Seeking Administrative Officer

CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation (www.civicus.org) is an international alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world, especially in areas where participatory democracy and citizens' freedom of association are threatened. Established in 1993 and originally based in Washington, DC, CIVICUS is now based in Johannesburg, South Africa. CIVICUS is recruiting an MDG Administrative Officer who will report directly to the MDG Campaign Manager, and liaising closely with other Campaign staff. The MDG Administrative Officer is responsible for providing high-quality overall administrative and logistical support to the work of the MDG Department. Duration of contract: Four months with the possibility of extension. Applications are Due April 7, 2006. For information on responsibilities of the position, expected qualifications, and where to apply, click on the link below.

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Patagonia Offers Support for Environmental Work

Patagonia (www.patagonia.com), the outdoor clothing and gear company, provides support for environmental work through grants to nonprofit organizations. Patagonia funds only environmental work, and is most interested in making grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. The company funds work that is action-oriented; builds public involvement and support; is strategic in its targeting and goals; focuses on root causes; accomplishes specific goals and objectives that can be effectively measured; and takes place in countries where Patagonia has retail stores or an international office. The company does not fund organizations without 501(c)(3) status or a comparable fiscal sponsor; general environmental education efforts; land acquisition, land trusts, or conservation easements; research (unless it is in direct support of a developed plan for specific action to alleviate an environmental problem); environmental conferences; endowment funds; or political campaigns. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000. Patagonia accepts proposals for programs that fit its grant guidelines during the months of April or August. Only one proposal from an organization will be considered per year. Please Note: Organizations based in a community in which Patagonia has a retail store or an international office should submit their request to the store. Retail store applications are accepted year-round. Visit the Patagonia Web site for complete program information and grant application procedures. Deadlines: April 30, 2006 and August 31, 2006.

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National MultiCultural Institute Announces Leading Lights Diversity Awards

Once again the National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI) is considering recipients of the 2006 Leading Lights Diversity Awards. The Leading Lights Diversity Awards celebrate exemplary leaders in the nonprofit sector whose demonstrated courage, innovation and commitment to diversity light a path to a more inclusive society. Founded in 1983, the National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI) is proud to be one of the first organizations to have recognized the nation's need for new services, knowledge, and skills in the growing field of multiculturalism and diversity. We believe non-profits have often led the way to a more civil society and it is in recognition of their pivotal leadership roles in our communities that NMCI is proud to recognize non-profit organizations for leadership in the area of diversity with the Leading Lights Diversity Awards. Annually, three awards are presented to organizations that serve as role models for enhancing diversity and encouraging respect and inclusion within their organizations and with the diverse communities they serve. Individuals through their work in and on behalf of non-profit organizations are also eligible for recognition. Award recipients are selected from the following non-profit sectors: Education; Human Services; Health Care; Arts & Culture. A fourth award, recognizing an individual or organization that has been at the forefront of addressing an emerging critical issue related to multiculturalism, will be periodically awarded. The deadline for applications is April 14, 2006. Award announcements are made on May 1, 2006 and the Awards Ceremony will be held on May 18, 2006 at NMCI's Annual Conference in Washington, DC.

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Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety Seeks Statewide Youth Violence Research Partner for Anti-Gang Grant Effort

The Massachusetts legislature recently provided $11 million for anti-gang grants through the Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative. The Executive Office of Public Safety (http://www.mass.gov/eops/) is the lead agency for implementation of this anti-gang effort. To enhance the effectiveness of this initiative, EOPS will make available up to $250,000 in Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant funds to gather and share knowledge on youth violence and to work with Local Action Research Partner grantees and Shannon CSI grantees to improve overall program success and outcomes. A separate solicitation seeks Local Action Research Partners to provide strategic, analytic, and research support to individual Shannon CSI grantees. Information on the intended roles and relationships among EOPS, Shannon CSI grantees, Local Action Research Partner grantees, and the Statewide Youth Violence Research Partner will be available at the EOPS Web site and at an information session for potential research grantees. EOPS recognizes that the Shannon CSI grant program is a significant new investment and represents a unique opportunity to study a variety of interventions applied by a diverse set of grantees in response to the problem of youth violence. The goal of this solicitation is to assure that the state learns as much as possible from this historic investment. The state anticipates working in close partnership with the chosen grantee to further develop and refine project goals. Specific areas of assistance will include the facilitation of collaboration and learning across sites; convening of expert panels; training to Shannon CSI grantees and Local Action Research Partners; and production of interim publications and a final report. Due to the Byrne/JAG funding guidelines, state and local government agencies are automatically eligible. Any other organization wishing to apply should contact the EOPS Deputy General Counsel to receive instructions on how to be certified as eligible to receive federal grant funds. For more information on the Senator Charles E. Shannon, Jr. Community Safety Initiative and/or to download the complete grant solicitation, visit the EOPS Web site. Deadline: April 14, 2006.

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Scholarships Available for TechSoup NetSquared Conference

echSoup (www.techsoup.org), the nonprofit technology Web site, has announced that the Philanthropy and Volunteerism Program of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (www.wkkf.org) will provide a limited number of scholarships to attendees of the TechSoup NetSquared Conference (www.netsquared.org), May 30-31, 2006, in San Jose, California. The two-day TechSoup NetSquared conference builds upon six months of intense online discussion on the NetSquared Web site about how nonprofits and non-governmental agencies can best use new-generation Internet tools such as blogging, podcasting, and tagging to better reach and mobilize their constituencies. The conference provides opportunities for the NetSquared community to meet face-to-face, share knowledge, and learn about new tools and their use in a nonprofit setting. In addition, participants will chart the future direction of the NetSquared community and its effort to help nonprofits around the globe adopt these tools. Scholarships will be provided to people at NGOs and nonprofit organizations who are already using blogs, podcasts, or other new-generation Internet technologies, and to nonprofit staffers who would like to learn how using these tools can help extend their organization's reach and impact. Scholarships will cover travel, lodging, and conference registration for individuals representing a nonprofit organization. For detailed information on the scholarships and/or to access the online application form, visit the TechSoup NetSquared Conference Web site. The deadline for scholarship applications is April 12, 2006.

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Fullbright Sponsoring Visiting Specialist Program in Islamic Studies

The Fullbright Visiting Specialists Pgrogram: Direct Access to the Muslim World is now offering funding to bring specialists from the Muslim world to US university campuses. The goals of the program are to enrich your campus' and community's understanding of Islamic civilization and the history, politics, and culture of today?’s Muslim world; to bring access to the Muslim world to study abroad programs, and to jump-start your campus offering on courses in Islam or Area Studies. Through the Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program: Direct Access to the Muslim World, U.S. higher educational institutions can host a Specialist from Muslim communities in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa or the Balkans for three to six weeks of intensive lecturing, consultation, and a community outreach program. Deadline to apply for the spring 2007 semester: June 1, 2006. For more information, visit our website at www.cies.org/Visiting_Specialists/ or consult Mamiko Hada at , telephone 202-686-7873.

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Fullbright Scholar Opportunities in Peace & Conflict Resolution

The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 122 lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research awards in political science during the 2007-2008 academic year in all regions of the world, including many awards in peace studies or conflict resolution. These opportunities include but are not limited to awards in eastern Europe, south Asia, Canada, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. U.S. Fulbright Scholars enjoy an experience of a lifetime, one that provides a broad cultural perspective on their academic disciplines and connects them with colleagues at institutions around the globe. Awards range from two months to an academic year. Faculty and professionals in history may apply not only for awards specifically in their field, but also for one of the many "All Discipline" awards open to any field. Grants are awarded to faculty of all academic ranks, including adjunct and emeritus. In most countries lecturing is in English, though awards in Latin America, Francophone Africa, and the Middle East may require proficiency in another language. The application deadline for Fulbright traditional lecturing and research grants worldwide is August 1, 2006. U.S. citizenship is required. For other eligibility requirements, detailed award descriptions, and an application, visit the Fullbright website at www.cies.org, or send a request for materials to .

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Nonviolent Peaceforce Seeking Registrar

The Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is looking for an experienced person or organization to create and manage an international register of people interested in and suitably qualified for NP field missions- working as nonviolent peacemakers and peacekeepers in areas of conflict. During the first year the registrar will verify, enter and track information for at least 500 peacekeepers and in the coming years include thousands. The contracting party would need to provide quality assurance through reference checking, personal interviews, and observational assessments, in partnership with other NP member organizations and external parties assisting in this effort. It will be necessary to commit to maintaining the register in good order and ensure that it is accessible and relevant to people in all parts of the world. The contracting party will need to communicate on a regular basis with the members of the register and inform them of opportunities available with NP. Applicant must have experience in creating and managing online registry services or related web based work.
Please provide curriculum vitae and work sample and bid to Gilda Bettencourt at by April 10th, 2006.

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Garrison Institute Seeking Director of Environmental Programs

The Garrison Institute (www.garrisoninstitute.org) is seeking a Director of Environmental Programs to help expand its reach and impact in the coming years by deepening the Institute's current environmental programs and conceiving of and implementing new, innovative programs. This position reports to the Senior Vice President of Programs and works in close collaboration with a distinguished steering committee of highly respected leaders in the field and members of the Institute?’s board of directors. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual committed to the environment to bring, through contemplative practices, more thoughtful and long-lasting approaches to systemic problems. The scope of responsibilities for the Environmental Program Director includes but is not limited to: research, program development, design and execution of events at the Institute, budgeting, fundraising, day-to-day program management including supervision of staff, oral and written presentations, and networking in the field. Reporting to the Program Director will be an Assistant, with other staffing determined by additional future funding. Confidential applications and nominations are due by April 28, 2006, but will be reviewed as received. Please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and salary history. Applications should be sent to: ; in order to assist in our internal sorting and reviewing process, please write your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail. The Garrison Institute is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about this position, visit www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/garrison-epd.htm.

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PhD Position Available in Urban Planning

The Program in Urban Affairs and Planning, School of Public and International Affairs at Virginia Tech has an open position in "Improving Collaborative Decision-making Through Learning Networks." Faculty in the Program in Urban Affairs and Planning and in the College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech are seeking qualified doctoral applicants for the PhD in Environmental Design and Planning program who are interested in pursuing research on learning networks, an innovative collaborative approach to restoring ecological health at the landscape scale. Specifically, we are partnering with The Nature Conservancy to examine social learning, organizational design, and diffusion of innovation within TNC?’s national Fire Learning Network (http://tncfire.org/training_usfln.htm). They currently have multi-year funding to support a new candidate to join a faculty ?– graduate student team pursuing this research. In addition to receiving financial support, successful candidates will co-author journal articles with project PI?’s, receive training in grant-writing, have the opportunity to teach at the undergraduate level and attend at least one academic conference each year. Criteria for Selection include a background in interpretive social science research, including interviewing and discourse analysis, as well as environment and natural resources are strongly desired. Candidates with master?’s degrees in planning, environmental studies, public policy, public administration, sociology, as well as the human dimensions of natural resources or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. Successful applicants must have strong academic credentials and be accepted into the doctoral program. Research will begin as early as summer 2006. Contact Bruce Goldstein via email () to discuss the position.

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Herb Block Foundation Invites Letters of Inquiry for Encouraging Citizen Involvement Grant Program

The Herb Block Foundation (www.herbblockfoundation.org)is committed to defending the basic freedoms guaranteed all Americans, combating all forms of discrimination and prejudice, and improving the conditions of the poor and underprivileged through the creation or support of charitable and educational programs with the same goals. Through its Encouraging Citizen Involvement grant program, the foundation seeks to help ensure a responsible, responsive democratic government through citizen involvement. Proposals for this program may focus on citizen education, greater voter participation in the electoral process, or citizen oversight of governmental agencies. All projects must be nonpartisan and may not involve lobbying for specific legislation or candidates. To be eligible for the program, applicants must be non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; be located in and/or provide services in the greater Washington, D.C., region (defined as the District of Columbia, the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and the city of Alexandria in Virginia, and Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland). Grants will not be made for capital or endowment programs, or for sectarian religious purposes. Grants in the range of $5,000 to $25,000 will be considered. At this time, grants will be considered for one year's funding. Grants cannot be used for lobbying or other partisan purposes. Visit the Herb Block Foundation Web site for complete program information and application procedures. The deadline for Letters of Inquiry is June 9, 2006.

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Announcing the 2006 Campus Independent Journalism Awards

The Campus Independent Journalism Awards recognize excellence in socially engaged journalism on college and university campuses. They identify student publishers and journalists who significantly contribute to free thought within their campus communities.The application deadline for the 2006 Awards is March 30, 2006. This year, awards will be given to individual writers in the categories of Feature Writing, Art & Cartoons, Political Commentary, Investigative Reporting, Gender & Women?’s Issues Coverage, Environmental Coverage, GLBT coverage, Race Issues Coverage, and Labor & Economic Coverage. Awards for general excellence will be given in the categories of Best Independent Campus Publication of the Year (Budget Over $10,000) and Best Independent Campus Publication of the Year (Budget Less Than$10,000), Design & Layout, and Website. The application fee is $25 per publication. For more information and to apply, visit www.indypress.org/site/cjp/

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Employment Vacancies at Nonviolent Peaceforce

The Nonviolent Peaceforce (www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org) is a large-scale, international peaceforce composed of trained, unarmed civilians from around the world ready to serve in conflict areas. In partnership with local groups, Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) members apply proven non-violent strategies to protect human rights, deter violence, and help create space for local peacemakers to carry out their work. For its pilot project in Sri Lanka, Nonviolent Peaceforce is seeking to recruit a Communications Officer and a Human Resource Manager. Both positions are located in Sri Lanka. To apply for either position, please send an application letter and resume or CV containing substantive information on your training, skills and work experience via email to: Marcel C.A. Smits, Project Director, Nonviolent Peaceforce Sri Lanka at . The deadline for Applications is March 15. To read more about each position, click on the link below.

Read the rest of "Employment Vacancies at Nonviolent Peaceforce"

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Reuters Digital Vision Program Invites Applications From Social Entrepreneurs

The Reuters Digital Vision Program ( http://rdvp.org/ ) at Stanford University, sponsored by the Reuters Foundation (www.foundation.reuters.com)supports individuals who seek to develop technology-based solutions in the interest of humanitarian, educational, and sustainable development goals. The program is designed to foster social entrepreneurship and inter-disciplinary projects that address real needs in under-served communities. The nine-month program takes place at Stanford during the academic year. The program awards approximately fifteen fellowships each year to exceptional social entrepreneurs and technology professionals from around the world. Successful candidates have innovative ideas and are passionate about implementing a project to empower individuals and communities in the developing world. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time professional experience working with information and communications technologies in their organizations. Applicants should have an in-depth knowledge of, and interest in, the latest information and communications technology applications and their implementation in the developing world. There is no age limit, but the minimum educational qualification is a bachelor's degree. Typically, Digital Vision Fellows are at a mid-career stage, and many have advanced degrees and/or technology backgrounds. The administrative and tuition costs associated with participating in the program will be provided by the Reuters Foundation and its co-sponsors. Additionally, DV Fellows are eligible to apply for funding from the program in support of their prototype development. In an effort to accommodate full-time employees of technology firms, the Digital Vision program also accepts applications for Corporate Fellowships. Corporate fellows are not required to be on campus full-time, and they may continue to perform their full-time professional duties in their organizations. Each Corporate Fellow is sponsored by their company or organization, which includes a fellowship tuition fee. For further program information, application procedures, and details on past fellows and their projects, visit the Reuters Digital Vision Program's Web site. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2006.

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Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership Offers Funding for Travel Grants to Japan

The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (www.cgp.org) has announced a Request for Proposals for travel to Japan in order to build networks
between the Japanese and U.S. nonprofit sectors. Through site visits and meetings with their counterparts in Japan, U.S. nonprofit practitioners and/or researchers exchange knowledge and expertise with the hope of forming a longer-term partnership. After returning to the United States, the individual(s) share their experiences through a small event for the general public, nonprofit professionals from other organizations, and/or researchers. Examples of eligible issue areas include aging societies, civic participation, disaster management, homelessness, and the environment. Applicants are not limited to these specific issue areas, and CGP encourages innovative exploration of various issues that are of mutual concern to Japan and the United States. Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria: qualifications of the U.S. visitor to Japan (nonprofit practitioners and researchers with extensive
networks in the U.S. nonprofit community and a broad knowledge base in the selected issue area will be given preference); relevance of the selected issue area for U.S.-Japan exchange; and potential for a longer-term partnership or project for which participants could seek funding through CGP's Grassroots Exchange Program. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded. Nonprofit organizations in the United States are eligible to apply. Interested individuals must apply through an affiliated U.S. nonprofit 501(c)(3) institution. More information about the Grassroots Exchange Program, including past recipients of travel grants, can be found at the CGP Web site. The deadline for applications is April 21, 2006.

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Fund for Wild Nature Invites Proposals

The Fund for Wild Nature ( http://fundwildnature.org/ ) provides money for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity. The fund supports advocacy, litigation, public policy work, development of citizen science, and similar endeavors. It does not support basic scientific research, private land acquisition, individual action or study, or conferences. The fund will only support media projects that have a clear strategic value and a concrete plan for dissemination of the final product. The fund supports biocentric goals that are premised on effective and intelligible strategies, and will give special attention to ecological issues not currently receiving sufficient public attention and funding. All proposals must be highly cost effective. The fund supports projects only in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and rarely supports proposals from organizations with annual budgets greater than $250,000. Visit the Fund for Wild Nature Web site for complete grant guidelines and application procedures. Deadlines are: April 28, 2006 and November 3, 2006.

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American Psychological Foundation Accepting Proposals for Research-Based Programs on Violence Prevention

The American Psychological Foundation (www.apa.org/apf) is a nonprofit philanthropic organization that provides scholarships, grants, and awards to advance the science and practice of psychology and benefit human welfare. The foundation will award up to $20,000 for research-based programs in violence prevention and intervention. The program's goals are as follows: to encourage the transfer of psychological science with regard to violence, its prevention, and intervention strategies to programmatic applications within the community; to support the implementation of innovative community programs aimed at preventing violence within any number of social settings (e.g., young adult populations, elder abuse, domestic abuse, hate crimes, sexual assault, and others); to provide seed money to establish promising interventions proposed by community-based organizations or to provide funding for established community programs that have been deemed successful. To be eligible for this program, primary investigators/applicants must be psychologists holding a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D., M.D., J.D.) engaged in research-based program implementation related to violence prevention. Special consideration will be given to programs with a strong foundation in violence prevention and intervention research and those that have, or show promise for, broad-based community support. Visit the foundation's Web site for complete program information and application procedures. Deadline: June 1, 2006.

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Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Launches New Grants Initiative

The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (www.jewishfoundationla.org) has announced that it has substantially revamped its grants process to enable the distribution of larger, multi-year grants for programs across the Jewish community. Through its new Cutting Edge Grants Initiative, the foundation seeks to enhance the community-wide impact of its grants by encouraging creative thinkers, social entrepreneurs, and innovative organizations to propose significant and transformative projects of high visibility and impact. The initiative combines three previous grant categories -- New and Innovative, Synagogue, and Comprehensive Development Grants. Under the initiative, grantseekers can receive a maximum of $250,000 over three years. The foundation has also broadened significantly the eligibility requirements, so that organizations and programs at different stages of development can apply for funding. The foundation is currently accepting concept papers for the Cutting Edge Grants Initiative from organizations and programs in the Los Angeles Jewish community. The following entities are invited to submit a concept paper for a single or multi-year program: an existing nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status or a collaboration of nonprofit agencies; synagogues; schools; and social entrepreneur(s) or a group of community activists (partnered with an appropriate nonprofit organization). The application and awards process will take place from February through September 2006. For more information including application deadlines, visit the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Web site.

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Do Something Invites Young People to Apply for Community Project Grants

Each fall and spring, Do Something (http://dosomething.org/) awards grants of $500 each to ten young people who submit creative proposals for solving local problems. Members of Do Something's Youth Advisory Council evaluate the proposals and award grants to the most deserving projects in three areas: community building, health, and the environment. An applicant must be 25 years old or younger on May 1, 2006, to receive a 2006 Do Something grant. Applicants also must have a mentor to apply for a grant. A mentor can be a friend, relative, teacher, coach, or anyone 18 years old or older who is willing to help the applicant with his or her project. Applicants may apply for a grant either individually or on behalf of a group or team. Visit the Do Something Web site for complete program information and application procedures. Deadline: May 15, 2006.

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Paid Internship Opportunity with Direct Action Research and Training Center

The Direct Action and Research Training Center (DART) is currently offering a paid community organizing training program for anyone interested in launching a career organizing around common issues affecting low-moderate income communities like affordable housing, quality public education, living wage, youth services, crime, etc. The DART Center has been conducting a paid community organizer training program for the last four years, and has enabled dozens of people to launch permanent salaried positions in the field. It's an excellent opportunity for people interested in grassroots, community organizing to gain paid training and then continue on in the field. The DART Organizers Institute will start on June 18, 2006 with a seven day classroom orientation and continue with fifteen weeks of infield training at one of DART's twenty-one grassroots, community organizations located in cities in Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana. Applications are due March 20, 2006. For more information visit the DART Cener website: www.thedartcenter.org. Please direct inquiries and applications to Recruitment Director Ben MacConnell at or call 785-841-2680.

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Metanexus Institute Invites Applications for Local Societies Initiative

An initiative of the Metanexus Institute (www.metanexus.net), the Local Societies Initiative provides three-year grants to fund start-up costs for dialogue groups exploring the dynamic interface between religion and science. While focused on colleges, universities, and seminaries, the program also welcomes applications from a wide spectrum of interested parties in other venues worldwide. This unique program differs from other scholarly grant programs in that it emphasizes building organizations and dynamic associations of people who explore the implications of the science and religion interchange. Members of local religion and science dialogue societies engage in a variety of activities, such as reading and study groups, public lectures, Web publishing, journal publication, newsletters, and more. LSI is a multi-disciplinary, multi-faith, and multi-cultural educational project intended to promote a balanced and exploratory dialogue between the discoveries of the natural and social sciences and the wisdom of the world's faith traditions. There are over two hundred LSI groups active in more than thirty-five countries in this ongoing program. Each grant is for $15,000 paid over three years. The applicant must be able to match the grant with $15,000 in additional funding over the three years. There will be a number of supplemental grants of $10,000 each awarded annually to those projects that are particularly innovative, creative, and effective. Funds may be used for society events, speakers, the purchase of books for group study, communications, publicity, outreach, public forums and travel directly related to the project. The applicant society that receives a Metanexus LSI grant must operate as, or be under the auspices of, a nonprofit organization. For more information, including application guidelines, best practices, and links to existing LSI groups, visit the Metanexus Institute Web site. Application deadlines are April 1 and July 1, 2006.

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Funding Exchange Invites Proposals for Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media

Named to honor singer, actor, and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, the Funding Exchange's (www.fex.org) Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media supports media activism and grassroots organizing by funding the pre-poduction and distribution of social issue film and video projects, as well as the production and distribution of radio projects made by local, state, national, or international organizations and individual media producers. The fund solicits projects in all genres that address critical social and political issues, combine intellectual clarity with creative use of the medium, and demonstrate understanding of how the production will be used for progressive social justice organizing. The Robeson Fund makes grants to radio projects in all production stages and to film and video projects in the pre-production or distribution stages only. The fund does not support production or post-production costs for film and video projects. The maximum grant award is $20,000, and most grants will range between $5,000 and $15,000. See the Funding Exchange Web site for complete program guidelines and application criteria and instructions. The deadline for applications is May 15, 2006.

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ACT Publishes New Report on Careers in International Peace and Conflict Resolution

The Alliance for Conflict Transformation is pleased to announce the publication of a new report: ?“Skills, Networks & Knowledge: Developing a Career in International Peace and Conflict Resolution.?” This report helps to fill a critical gap in the field, as it is the first of its kind to survey employers regarding career opportunities within international peace and conflict resolution. We believe that it will be of interest to employers, and to students and professionals pursuing a career in this field and to the academic and professional organizations that seek to prepare them. For this report, ACT interviewed 55 employers involved in international and peace and conflict resolution work, from leading non-profit organizations, US government agencies, international organizations, foundations and universities. The report focuses on what skills and type of experience individuals need to develop a successful career in the field. In addition, a resource section for job seekers is included. This project is part of ACT?’s ongoing efforts to increase public knowledge and understanding of the field of conflict resolution and in particular provide information and resources regarding career and educational opportunities in the field. Dr. Craig Zelizer, Senior Partner, ACT, and Dr. Linda Johnston, Director, Conflict Management Program at Kennesaw State University co-led the project. The research was supported by a grant from the Alliance for International Conflict Prevention and Resolution (www.aicpr.org). The report is now available for free download on the ACT website, www.conflicttransformation.org. Paper copies of the report are available for $10 plus shipping and handling and can be ordered through ACT.

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Proposals Sought for Pilot Public Consultation on Genes and Environment

The National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health has just issued a Request for Applications (RFA), "Public Consultation to Inform the Design of Possible Large Scale Studies of Genes and Environment in Common Disease." (See http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-06-008.html). The purpose of this RFA is to provide support for a specialized center to conduct a pilot public consultation study to obtain wide societal input to inform the design of a possible large U.S.-based longitudinal cohort study of the role of genes and environment in health and disease. Letters of intent for the RFA are due April 10, 2006. The application receipt deadline is May 10, 2006. If you are interested in applying or would like more information, please contact Dr. Jean McEwen at or (301) 402-4997.

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IAP2 Seeks Editor for Online Journal

The International Association for Public Participation is re-launching its journal in 2006. The journal will be an online, partially-peer reviewed, multi-disciplinary forum for the exchange of information among researchers, practitioners, decision-makers, and citizens about the impact and practice of public participation around the world. They are currently seeking an Editor-n-Chief who will be responsible for the management, production, and editing of this online journal. A statement of wor (including pay) is posted at www.iap2.org/associations/4748/files/JournalEditorSOW.pdf.

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AmericaSpeaks Seeking Facilitators and Participants for California Dialogues

NCDD member Lars Torres sent the following message to the NCDD listserv asking for volunteers. AmericaSpeaks is organizing and facilitating a series of meetings this spring on health care policy for the Citizens' Health Care Working Group (www.citizenshealthcare.gov). The recommendations that result from the citizen engagement process will be presented to Congress and the President, whose response is required by law. For more information on this initiative and AmericaSpeaks' role, please visit www.americaspeaks.org/spotlight/?p=28

The first community meeting will take place in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, March 4. With less than 2 weeks to go, AmericaSpeaks are in urgent need of more facilitators and participants. If you can, please take a few minutes to encourage anyone you know in the Los Angeles area who may be interested in participating or facilitating to register as facilitators or participants for this meeting. Registering for the meeting is pretty easy and can be done on-line at
www.citizenshealthcare.gov/register or by phone at 1-800-679-3684. If you have questions, would like more information, or would like to sign up, please contact Surjeet Ahluwalia at AmericaSpeaks: (t) 202-775-3939, x1006 (f)202-775-0404; email or visit the AmericaSpeaks website above.

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Cleveland Foundation Announces Fellowship for Civic Leaders

Dedicated to improving the quality of life in Northeast Ohio, the Cleveland Foundation (www.clevelandfoundation.org) has partnered with Coro to ensure that the local community has talented, diverse, well-prepared civic leaders. The Cleveland Executive Fellowship is an experiential, immersion program designed to accelerate the professional development of civic leaders in Greater Cleveland. Its goal is to prepare individuals for effective and ethical leadership in the public affairs arena. During the yearlong fellowship, participants will gain hands-on experience through executive-level placements in the business, nonprofit, and public sectors, as well as through weekly professional development. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree and/or professional work equivalent; demonstrated interest in, and a strong commitment to, civic engagement and/or a career in the public affairs arena of Greater Cleveland; ability to provide immediate, tangible, and effective assistance within placements and other fellowship activities; and excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer competency. Fellows will reflect Greater Cleveland's diverse nature and will have varied academic and professional backgrounds. The program annually awards eight fellowships. The fellowships provide an annual stipend of $40,000. For complete program and application information, see the Cleveland Foundation Web site. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2006.

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Open Society Institute Announces Katrina Media Fellowships

The Open Society Institute (www.soros.org) has announced a fellowship competition in response to critical issues exposed by Hurricane Katrina. By supporting in-depth journalism and media projects, OSI aims to stimulate and sustain a national conversation on these issues. The Katrina Media Fellowships will support dynamic print and radio journalists, photographers, and documentary filmmakers in the creation, and improvement, of media coverage of issues exposed by Katrina. Applicants should propose projects that will expand and deepen the public's understanding of race and class inequalities in the United States. Applicants may also propose projects that will address the government's response to problems caused or illuminated by Katrina, the use or misuse of public funds, the role of private contractors, the effectiveness of clean-up and rebuilding efforts, citizen involvement in these efforts, and lessons learned that should inform the handling of future natural and man-made disasters. In addition, applicants may propose projects that draw attention to OSI's current or past programmatic priorities, using Katrina as the frame. These priorities include access to legal services and government assistance, criminal justice reform, improving end of life care, and access to healthcare and education reform. OSI expects to award twelve to fifteen one-year fellowships. Fellows will receive between $15,000 and $35,000 to carry out projects in print, radio, photography, and documentary film and video production. Award amounts will cover a stipend and project expenses and will vary depending on the project duration, medium, and costs involved. The fellowship term begins June 15, 2006. Applicants must be mid-career or veteran print or radio journalists, photographers, or documentary filmmakers with proven track records as serious media-makers. OSI will give special consideration to applicants who have been displaced from or are residents of the Gulf Coast region. The Katrina Media Fellowships are a one-time competition and will not be offered in subsequent years. Fellowship guidelines and application instructions are available at the OSI Web site. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2006.

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Baltimore Community Foundation Invites Applications for Neighborhood Grants Program

The Baltimore Community Foundation's (http://bcf.org/) Neighborhood Grants Program offers funding for resident-driven and -led community-based organizations in Baltimore City and Baltimore County neighborhoods. The primary purposes of the NGP are to support and increase residents' involvement and investment in their communities; to increase the effectiveness of community organizations by providing financial resources and other support to enable them to initiate and complete priority neighborhood projects; to help neighborhoods become supportive environments for families and businesses; and to strengthen neighborhoods so that current and potential residents and businesses are more willing to invest time, effort, and money in the community. The NGP offers the following types of funding: Mobilization Grants -- Grants of up to $5,000 for small projects with total budgets of no more than $5,000. Grants are to assist resident-driven and -led community groups in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods with an active, engaged resident base to design, develop, and carry out projects. The applicant organization's board must be at least 51 percent neighborhood residents. The applicant organization does not need to be a 501(c)(3) organization, but must prove that the grant will be used for "charitable purposes" as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Leadership Grants -- Grants of up to $10,000 for projects with total budgets of no more than $10,000 (less match). Grants are to assist resident-driven and -led community groups in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, with a demonstrated track record of neighborhood leadership, a history of resident involvement, and an active, engaged resident base to design, develop, and carry out projects. The applicant organization must have a 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS and must provide a minimum match of 25 percent of the grant request. This match may be met through in-kind donation, volunteer labor, or cash. Please note: All grantseekers must attend an application workshop before applying for a grant from the Neighborhood Grants Program. Application workshops will be held on February 15 and February 17 at BCF. Visit the BCF Web site for workshop details and to download grant guidelines. The deadline for application is March 15, 2006.

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MetLife Foundation Funding Community Police Partnership Awards Program

Since 2002, the MetLife Foundation (metlife.org) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (www.lisc.org) have partnered to recognize, sustain and share the work of innovative partnerships between community groups and police to promote neighborhood safety and revitalization. Through the MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards, the MetLife Foundation and LISC identify and honor partnerships that exhibit tangible accomplishments in their efforts to advance the process, outcome, and evaluation of potent police-community collaborations. Eligible applicants must be member organizations of partnerships that include, but need not be limited to, community organizations and police. Awardees receive a monetary grant and their work is promoted via case studies to a wide audience of practitioners, policymakers, and academics. Five to eight awards totaling $100,000 will be made, with award amounts ranging from $10,000 to $35,000. Awards are unrestricted funds that may be used by the recipient in any manner that, in the awardee's opinion, promotes, furthers, or strengthens the recognized partnership. Interested applicants must complete and submit a brief preliminary application form, available online at the LISC Web site. The deadline for applications is February 24, 2006.

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San Francisco Foundation Invites Entries for Community Leadership Awards

The San Francisco Foundation (www.sff.org) Community Leadership Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership has made a significant impact in their particular Bay Area communities. This work may confront social or health problems, address environmental concerns, or promote arts and humanities. One of the four awards is designated for an under-recognized, mature artist who has made a significant and ongoing contribution in the Bay Area. Artists from the performing, literary, media, and visual arts, including craft, folk, and traditional forms, will be considered. Individuals receive $10,000 awards, while organizations are awarded $20,000. Individuals and nonprofit organizations in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties are eligible to apply. Individuals from all sectors are eligible for these awards. Nominations for emerging and innovative leadership as well as for longstanding accomplishments are encouraged. For additional information about the program and the nomination process, visit the SFF Web site. The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2006.

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Prix Ars Electronica Digital Communities Award Competition Now Open

Prix Ars Electronica is once again holding an awards competition for Digital Communities. The Digital Communities category is open to political, social and cultural projects, initiatives, groups and scenes from all over the world that display contentious commitment in coming up with smart, successful ways of deploying digital technologies to solve social problems. Particular emphasis is placed on a project's degree of community innovation, its sustainability and its use of technology in a way that makes good sense and is attuned to the needs of the people meant to benefit from it. Digital Communities projects should make it easier for people to access technology, networks and the Digital Commons. For a detailed description of the category and about Prix Ars Electronica in general, please see our website: www.aec.at/en/prix/communities/communities.asp. Prizes in the Digital Communities category include one Golden Nica with 10,000 Euro, two Awards of Distinction with 5,000 Euro each and up to 12 Honorary Mentions awarded by the Jury. Registration started January 10, 2006 and the deadline for submissions is March 17, 2006. Please use www.aec.at/en/prix/registration/index.asp for your submission and to obtain further details. For further information or help, please do not hesitate to contact Ingrid Fischer-Schreiber at: .

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Kellogg Foundation Accepting Applications for Rural People, Rural Policy Initiative

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation's (www.wkkf.org) Rural People, Rural Policy (www.wkkf.org/rprp/) is a new multi-year national initiative designed to energize and equip rural organizations and networks to shape policy that will improve the lives of rural people and the vitality of rural communities. Complete program information, an FAQ, and application instructions are available from the WKKF Rural People, Rural Policy Web site. The deadline for applications is February 20, 2006. Or to read more about this grant, click on the link below.

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Grassroots Exchange Fund Accepting Applications for 2006

The Common Counsel Foundation's (commoncounsel.org) Grassroots Exchange Fund (formerly the Grantee Exchange Fund) provides discretionary small grants to build bridges between grassroots organizations throughout the United States. The fund was established to encourage social change organizations to seek technical assistance from one another, and to help build regional and national networks among organizations. GXF prioritizes grants to small community- based groups seeking to meet face-to-face with other grassroots organizations, to build collaborative campaigns, and to benefit from technical assistance opportunities. GXF awards grants averaging $300-$800 to approximately sixty organizations per year to cover training, travel, or conference expenses. The fund typically makes grants to grassroots community-based organizations working on economic, environmental, and social-justice initiatives that give voice to the needs of low-income people, women, youth, and people of color. Current criteria for GXF grants include the urgency of the action, strategy session, or conference to the overall work of the applicant organization; the extent to which a small grant from GXF would make a significant impact; the extent to which the applicant meets core Common Counsel criteria -- membership-led groups organizing for social, economic, or environmental change. Visit the Common Counsel Foundation Web site for complete program information, funding restrictions, and application procedures. The deadline for this award is open.

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YouthActionNet to Help Fund Youth-Led Social Change

YouthActionNet (www.youthactionnet.org) will present awards to youth leaders and emerging projects that promote social change and connect youth with local communities. The YouthActionNet Awards are supported by Make a Connection, a global initiative of the International Youth Foundation (www.iyfnet.org)and Nokia (www.nokia.com). To be eligible for an award, youth-led projects should have clearly defined goals and the potential for growth or further replication. Final selections are made following a peer-review process in which previous award winners select the next round of awardees. Award recipients will receive $500 and are eligible to participate in an international capacity-building workshop. The program is open to all young people between the ages of 18 and 29. Individuals applying must have a leadership role in a youth-led initiative that works to create positive change in their community, and applications must be written in English. The YouthActionNet Awards will be held once a year. This year's deadline is April 15, 2006, with winners to be announced July 30, 2006. Visit the YouthActionNet Web site for complete program guidelines, application procedures, and information on previous award winners.

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Coming Soon: Changemakers Award Competition on "How to Improve Health for All"

Beginning March 1, the Ashoka Changemakers program (www.changemakers.net) will host a global competition for the best solutions on "How to Improve Health for All" that emphasize collaborative partnerships between citizen-sector, business, and government organizations. Participants will be encouraged to submit the most innovative and cost-effective solutions that can be widely replicated and are financially sustainable. The Changemakers Innovation Awards series is based on a unique "open source" format where participants compete by entering the best solutions to pressing social issues while collaborating to advance current initiatives. For 25 years Ashoka (www.ashoka.org) has invested in some 1,700 leading social entrepreneurs with systems-changing ideas from 62 countries on five continents. These Ashoka Fellows are selected for their innovative and practical ideas to address social needs in fields such as economic development, health, environment, learning, human rights, and civic participation. For details on the Changemakers award, visit the Changemakers website.

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Civic Ventures Launches Purpose Prize in Support of Older Social Innovators

Civic Ventures (www.civicventures.org), a nonprofit think tank, has announced that nominations are open for the Purpose Prize, five $100,000 investments in Americans over the age of sixty who are combining their passion, creativity, experience, and entrepreneurial skills to tackle issues of social significance. The program will also honor sixty semi-finalists ("60 at 60+") for their social innovations. The winners will be effective and action-oriented innovators who have launched this work after their 50th birthday. They may be working in nonprofits, government, or for-profit organizations devoted to tackling difficult social challenges, including homelessness, social justice and human rights, violence, poverty and hunger, health, education, and the environment. To be eligible for the prize, the nominee must be at least 60 years old, a U.S. resident, and currently working in a leadership capacity in an organization or institution (public, private, nonprofit, or for-profit) to address a major social problem. Due to resource limitations, the prize program staff cannot consider applications from individuals whose work primarily takes place outside the United States. Nominees will be informed in March 2006 if they have been selected as semi-finalists for the prize. The five winners will be announced in June at the national Experience Leadership Summit. In addition to the $100,000 cash prize, winners will receive substantive assistance in developing their personal and organizational capacity to move their work to the next level. They will also be eligible to apply for additional financial support from the program's new Fund for Innovation. Self-nominations are accepted. Visit the Purpose Prize Web site (www.leadwithexperience.org/prize/nominate/index.cfm) for complete program information and nomination procedures. The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2006.

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Knight Foundation Expands International Press Fellowships Program

The International Center for Journalists (www.icfj.org) has received a $4.4 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (www.knightfdn.org) to expand and improve the Knight International Press Fellowships program over the next two years. The Knight International Press Fellowships program sends U.S. journalists to work with media overseas to promote press freedom and open societies throughout the world. Each year, the program sponsors up to twenty-two fellows from the U.S. to work with overseas partner institutions seeking outside assistance. Knight Fellows consult and train in newsrooms, at universities, and with media associations. The fellowships range from two to nine months, and fellows concentrate on working with the developing independent press worldwide, principally in countries experiencing political and economic transition. Applications are required for both U.S. journalists seeking to be awarded fellowships and international media organizations interested in partnering with a Knight Fellow. Fellows should be U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens with significant experience with U.S. media. Their expertise can be print, broadcast (radio or television), photography, online, management, and/or business development. Most fellows have at least a decade of professional media experience before applying for a fellowship. Previous training experience, international travel, and knowledge of a language other than English are helpful. Partner-organizations may be media enterprises or associations, academic institutions with journalism programs, newspapers, broadcasters, news agencies, photo agencies, foundations, or trade unions. They should be based in developing countries that strive for greater democratic principles, including a more open, politically independent, and financially solvent media sector. Visit the ICFJ Web site for complete program information and application materials. Deadlines are February 15 and August 15, 2006.

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Social Venture Partners Seattle Announces Environment Grant

Seattle-based Social Venture Partners (www.svpseattle.org) seeks to develop philanthropy and volunteerism to achieve positive social change in the Puget Sound region. SVP is committed to giving time, money, and expertise to create partnerships with not-for-profit organizations. To that end, the SVP Environment Grant Committee expects to award two grants of approximately $40,000 each in 2006. SVP seeks to promote a healthy future for all life in the Pacific Northwest by fostering environmental stewardship that is ecologically based and economically sound. Grant-making priorities include fostering a population of environmentally informed, responsible, proactive citizens; encouraging people from a wide range of interests and disciplines to work together in addressing environmental issues; supporting organizations working to eliminate problems at the source and promote systemic change; and supporting organizations that recognize the inter-related environmental, economic, and social challenges of this work. SVP makes initial single-year grants with the intent of establishing longer-term partnerships with its investees (typically three to five years). In addition to cash grants, SVP provides strategic consulting assistance to help build the organizational infrastructure of investees. To be eligible for funding, an applicant organization's managing staff must be located in King County of Washington State. In addition, applicants must be classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity or as a public school or school district. Visit the SVP Web site for complete program information and details on submitting a Letter of Inquiry. The deadline for Letters of Inquiry is February 10, 2006.

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National Teach-In Mini-Grants Available for Peer Teaching About American Issues

Youth for Justice (www.youthforjustice.org), a national law-related education consortium funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the United States Department of Justice (ojjdp.ncjrs.org), is inviting one hundred middle and high school classes across the United States to teach others about the fundamental ideas of American democracy through the Third Annual National Teach-In celebration of National & Global Youth Service Day (www.ysa.org/nysd) and National Law Day. The first one hundred classes to register will receive a mini-grant of $200, which may be used to buy materials to conduct their teach-in, provide law-related education resources for their class or school library, host a teach-in conference with another school, or donate to a school club or charity. Participating classes must agree to select a lesson from the National Teach-In Web site they want to conduct for a teach-in between April 17 and May 7, 2006; report their activity to Youth for Justice; and write to their representative in Congress about their work. For complete program information, visit the National Teach-In Web site at www.crfc.org/ti_faq06.html. Applications for mini-grants are due by January 31, 2006.

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PCRC Seeks Manager of Mediation Programs

The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC - www.pcrcweb.org), a non-profit organization that provides a wide range of conflict resolution, communication and community building services throughout San Mateo County, is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Manager of Mediation Programs. Working under the supervision of the Associate Director, the Manager of Mediation Programs is responsible for the overall quality of the mediation services provided by PCRC. This includes serving as team leader for the Mediation Team and, in that capacity, promoting consistent and high quality mediation services. This individual acts as lead volunteer manager, coordinating and supporting PCRC?’s volunteers in their mediation work and helping them to constantly improve their skills. In addition, the Manager of Mediation Programs is responsible for managing a portion of PCRC?’s community and complex mediation caseload according to PCRC's case management procedures. The focus of the position is equally on serving PCRC clients, volunteers and staff members. To apply send a resume and letter of interest to Jennifer Bullock, Associate Director, Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, 1660 South Amphlett Boulevard, Suite 219, San Mateo CA 94402, FAX (650) 513-0335 or email . Resume and letter should be received by PCRC no later than January 15, 2006. To see a list of key job responsibilities, skills and experience required, and compensation details, click on the link below.

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Nonviolent Peaceforce Seeking Field Staff for its Team in Sri Lanka

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an international NGO with over 90 member organizations from around the world. In partnership with local groups, their field team members apply nonviolent strategies to protect human rights, deter violence, and help create space for local peacemakers to carry out their work. The mission of the Nonviolent Peaceforce is to build a trained, international civilian peaceforce committed to nonviolent intervention. They are currently seeking candidates to refill and expand the deployment of peace workers in Sri Lanka. The minimum length of service is 18 months. Fluency in English is a requirement. Interested applicants will find the application form as well as other relevant information on the website at: nvpf.org/np/english/srilanka/ftm05dec.asp.html. Applications will be accepted until the 23rd of December.

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Alexia Foundation for World Peace Invites Applications for Professional and Student Photography Awards

The Alexia Foundation for World Peace (www.alexiafoundation.org) is dedicated to helping professional and student photographers produce photographs that promote world peace and cultural understanding. The foundation is accepting applications for the following programs:

1. Professional Grant: The Alexia Foundation offers the Professional Grant to enable a photographer to have the financial ability to produce a substantial picture story that furthers the foundation's goals of promoting world peace and cultural understanding. The recipient of the grant will receive $15,000 for the production of the proposed project. Any photographer may apply for this grant. Proposals that have received grants or awards exceeding $1,000 in the previous calendar year are not eligible. The award is for an individual photographer. Collaborative applications are not accepted. The deadline is January 16, 2006.

2. Student Competition: The Alexia Foundation provides partial scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students to study photojournalism at Syracuse University in London, England. The award program also provides cash grants to enable student photographers to produce a picture story that furthers the foundation's goals of promoting world peace and cultural understanding. The first-place Student Award provides a $9,000 scholarship and a grant of $1,000; the second-place Student Award provides a $6,000 scholarship and a grant of $500; and three Awards of Special Recognition provide scholarships of $1,600 and grants of $500. Alexia Scholars are responsible for the balance of tuition and fees for the semester in London. All scholarships are contingent upon admission to the Syracuse University DIPA London Program. The Deadline is February 1, 2006.

Visit the Alexia Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines and application procedures.

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Ploughshares Fund Offers Support for Projects to Prevent Spread of Weapons

The Ploughshares Fund (www.ploughshares.org), a public grantmaking foundation, makes grants to support initiatives aimed at preventing the spread and use of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and other weapons of war, and to prevent conflicts that could lead to the use of weapons of mass destruction. The fund invests in a wide range of innovative and practical programs, from scientific research, to media, to behind-the-scenes dialogue, to grassroots organizing and even lobbying. Ploughshares supports both organizations and individuals working to stop the spread of weapons and build regional security. The fund can make grants for direct lobbying programs, and there are no geographical restrictions on grants. Requests for two-year grants will be considered. The fund does not finance the production of films, video-tapes, or books. It also does not fund the research and writing of academic dissertations. Visit the Ploughshares Web site for complete grant program guidelines and information on funded projects. Deadlines for applications are February 15 and July 15, 2006.

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EPA Announces Air Innovations Grant

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just posted a series of Air Innovations Grant announcements on their website at epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html. In particular, the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) is seeking applications from states, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, international organizations, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, which propose projects with significant technical merit and relevance to EPA's Office of Air and Radiation's mission. For certain competitive funding opportunities, the Agency may limit eligibility to a particular subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agency?’s competition policy. Applicants have until 5:00pm January 6, 2006 to submit applications/proposals. Visit the weblink above for details.

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American Library Association Invites Applications for Jazz Discussion Series

The American Library Association (www.ala.org) Public Programs Office and National Video Resources (www.nvr.org), in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center (www.jalc.org), are accepting grant applications from libraries and other organizations that are interested in hosting "Looking At: Jazz, America's Art Form," a six-part, scholar-led film viewing and discussion series that explores the history of jazz music. Fifty applicants will be selected to participate in the "Looking At: Jazz, America's Art Form" project. In addition to public, academic, and special libraries, any nonprofit institution (including museums, concert halls, and jazz societies) may apply for the grant. Either a library or a nonprofit organization can be the lead applicant, provided they create a partnership that includes both a library and a nonprofit organization or venue. Successful applicants will receive a collection of six documentary films on DVD to use for the series and keep as part of their permanent collections; compelling essays on the film topics written by eminent scholars; an extensive resource guide for additional reading, videos and DVDs,
and Web sites; and program and publicity materials. Grant guidelines require that, after the viewing and discussion series, the documentary film packages become a part of the participating library's circulating collection. In addition, selected organizations will receive training for the program coordinator and scholar at a workshop hosted by National Video Resources and Jazz at Lincoln Center. These organizations also will receive a $1,000 grant to use toward certain expenses, including workshop travel/lodging, program and marketing costs, and scholar honoraria. Libraries and organizations interested in presenting the series can download an application from and guidelines from the ALA Web site. The deadline for applications is February 10, 2006.

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Udall Foundation Invites Applications for Environmental Public Policy and Conflict Resolution Dissertation Fellowship

The Morris K. Udall Foundation (www.udall.gov) annually awards two one-year fellowships of up to $24,000 to doctoral candidates in the U.S. whose research concerns environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution and who are entering their final year of writing their dissertation. Dissertation fellowships are open to scholars in all fields of study whose dissertation topic has significant relevance to U.S. national environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution. Previous fellows' fields of study include political science; economics; government; environmental science, policy, and management; ecology; environmental justice; regional planning; geography; natural resource policy; and environmental analysis and design. Cross or inter-disciplinary projects are particularly welcome. Each applicant must have completed all coursework and passed all preliminary exams; have approval for the dissertation research proposal by February 3, 2006; be entering the final year of writing the dissertation; and be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or U.S. national. Ph.D. candidates who hold a fellowship for the purpose of writing the dissertation during the year preceding or coinciding with the Udall Fellowship are not eligible. Fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses from July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007. Visit the Udall Foundation Web site for complete program information and application procedures. The deadline for this fellowship application is February 3, 2006.

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National Council for the Social Studies Invites Applications for CiviConnections Program

CiviConnections is a three-year teacher grant program funded by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service (www.nationalservice.org) and National Council for the Social Studies (www.socialstudies.org). From 2003-2006, CiviConnections will involve more than 297 teachers and 7,425 3rd-12th grade students nationwide in linking local history inquiry with community service-learning activities. A team of three teachers can apply for a $7,500 grant to cover their costs for attending a summer workshop, implementing the program during the fall of 2006, and attending the 2006 NCSS Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. CiviConnections will engage selected teachers and their students in the following sequence of activities: 1) Students and teachers choose a current issue of concern or need in the local community, 2) Students become inquiring historians as they investigate the issue through their community's history, 3) Students compare their local findings with learning about the selected issue in our nation's history, 4) Students look at how the issue is impacted by one or more government documents, such as the Bill of Rights, 5) Students design and conduct quality service-learning activities to work on the issue and strengthen their community, and 6) Students create a public display to educate the community and celebrate their collaborative service projects. Teachers will develop and adapt these activities based on their students' interests and abilities, the needs or problems in the local community, and their local social studies curriculum requirements. Applicants must be members of the National Council for the Social Studies (or agree to join if application is accepted) and must partner with at least one local community agency. See the program's Web site (www.civiconnections.org) for complete program guidelines, frequently asked questions, and application procedures. The deadline for applications is February 24, 2006.

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Sullivan University Seeks Adjunct Faculty Members

Sullivan University offers a completely online Master of Science in Dispute Resolution degree (www.disputeresolution.sullivan.edu). Adjunct faculty members live and teach around the world in this program. Growth in the program requires the Department to seek additional adjunct faculty with the following credentials: (1) mediator/arbitrator practitioner experience portfolio; (2) terminal degree (preferred, not absolute with deep experience); (3) experience in graduate teaching (online highly desirable). Areas of Expertise for practitioner-teachers sought can be found at home.sullivan.edu/grad_school/graduate/curriculum/msdr/msdr_courses.html. If interested please contact the Chair at , or contact the department at

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Grants and Assistance Available for Community Smart Growth Development

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are now offering technical assistance opportunities to communities across the country. Local governments are confronted daily by growth pressures and the challenge to develop in ways that improve the tax base, provide housing and transportation choices, and minimize environmental impacts. Community demand for tools and assistance to address these issues has increased dramatically. In response, AIA, EPA, and NOAA have developed technical assistance programs to assist communities in meeting their individual development-related challenges and to help create examples that can serve as models for others. To streamline the process for local communities, AIA, EPA, and NOAA are releasing their requests for applications (RFA) together, with the same deadlines. All three requests are attached here. Applicants are welcome to apply to one or all three of these programs, depending on their ability to meet the requirements for each program. Please note that each program has a specific application that must be completed. All applications are due to the sponsoring organization on Friday, January 6, 2006. For more information on each program, visit www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/techasst.htm

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CIRCLE Announces Grant Opportunity for Research on Civic Education

The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), with funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, has announced a grant opportunity for research on Civic Education at the high school level. Applicants are invited to submit letters of inquiry no later than December 15, 2005. Full details are available at www.civicyouth.org/whats_new/RFP.htm

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Applications for the 2006 All-America City Award Now Available

The All-America City Award is the nation's original and most prestigious community recognition award. Since 1949, the Award has honored communities of all sizes (cities, towns, counties, neighborhoods and regions) where community members, government, businesses and nonprofit organizations work together to address critical local issues. More than 500 communities have earned this distinguished title and many have earned it more than once. If your community works collaboratively to overcome local challenges, it could become an All-America City and serve as a national model for other communities. The application process alone represents a valuable opportunity to evaluate the way your community manages opportunities and challenges, which can make your community stronger. Communities that earn the All-America City title realize numerous benefits, including local, state, and national recognition, greater civic pride and greater civic collaboration and economic stimulus. "This prestigious award recognizes America's heroes who have taken responsibility for their communities, who form partnerships among citizens, local government and private businesses to ensure that we meet the urgent needs of our people and open new opportunities to our neighbors," said former president Bill Clinton, in a Rose Garden Ceremony for All-America Cities. The deadline for applications is March 9, 2006. To obtain an application, or for additional information visit www.ncl.org/aac/index.

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Nominations Invited for Civic Change Award

The Pew Partnership for Civic Change (www.pew-partnership.org/) is a civic research organization that provides consulting and program support to communities, governments, foundations, and nonprofit agencies working to make communities stronger. Since 1997, the Pew Partnership has given its Civic Change Award to an individual, organization, or community that has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to improving civic life. The award carries with it a cash prize to a nonprofit organization of the awardee's choice, a crystal memento, and attendance at an award event. Former winners include John Gardner, Paul Aicher, Alma Powell, William Winter, and the League of Women Voters of the United States. For complete program information, an application form, and details on past recipients, visit the Pew Partnership Website. Applications are due December 31, 2005.

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Office & Web Manager Sought for Vancouver Web Company

NCDD member Alexandra Samuel is the director of a Vancouver web company that supports innovative online communities. Social Signal (www.socialsignal.com) works with leading social entrepreneurs in the non-profit, government and business sectors who share an excitement about using technology to help people work together, connect communities, and create lasting change. Social Signal wants to hire an Office & Web Manager, an entry-level position with room for growth. This person will be responsible for finding, creating and organizing the wide range of information needed to keep the business -- and their clients' online communities -- buzzing along. If you're community-oriented, tech-friendly, and
already living in Vancouver, this could be you. Click on the link below to read more about this job opportunity, or visit www.socialsignal.com/hiring.

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Fullbright Scholarships in Peace and Conflict Resolution Accepting Applications

Applications continue to be accepted for some Fulbright Scholar awards for U.S. faculty or professionals to lecture abroad in conflict resolution or peace studies during the 2006-2007 academic year. Opportunities include awards in Congo, Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. Visit the Fullbright website at www.cies.org and contact the relevant program officer for more information. For Congo consult Debra Egan (), for Korea consult Mamiko Hada (), for Russia consult Andrew Riess (), and for Venezuela consult Carol Robles ().

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Urban Bush Women Seeks Emerging Coreographer

Urban Bush Women (www.urbanbushwomen.org) is a dance troupe that seeks to extend dialogue to its audiences. They are currently holding a competition to sponsor an emerging female coreographer to develop new coreography with them. The deadline for submission is October 10, 2005. They are looking particularly for emerging and developing voices with at least a three-year history of professional work. The finished dance, not to exceed 20 minutes in length, is scheduled to be premiered during the 2006-2007 season. Interested applicants may submit two 5-minute excerpts and one piece of any length in its entirety on a single dvd or vhs tape. Media must be clearly marked with your name, title of piece, date of creation and performance information (e.g., filmed at DTW, May 21, 2005). Submission must include an aesthetic vision statement no more than 2 pages in length that addresses the following: How do you describe your work? How do you describe your process? What ideas/concepts/movements would you like to explore and develop in this new work? Please also submit a c.v. and head shot (optional). Commission award is $2,500. Urban Bush Women assumes all rehearsal and production costs for creation of work and formal presentation of the dance. Selected choreographer must be available for introductory rehearsals, February 13-17, 2006, and 3-week creation period in spring/summer 2006.

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Tenement Museum Seeks Full-time Education Associate

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum (located in New York, NY) is seeking a full-time Education Associate for Contemporary Immigrant Perspectives, who will report to the Education Director. S/he will be responsible for helping to promote dialogue on contemporary immigration-related issues; incorporating the diverse perspectives of contemporary immigrants into the Museum's programming; and constantly striving to make the Museum more accessible to and relevant for new immigrants. S/he also assists the Education Director in raising awareness among Museum staff about various viewpoints on issues related to contemporary immigration. Salary in low 30s with good benefits. Please email resume, cover letter, 2-3 page writing sample, and three references no later than October 14 to Maggie Russell-Ciardi at . Please put "Education Associate Position" in the subject line. No phone calls please. Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit www.tenement.org for additional information about the Tenement Museum prior to submitting their application. For more information on the job's responsibilities, and a list of expected candidate qualifications, click on the link below.

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Power of Hope Seeks Executive Director

Power of Hope is a non-profit, non-religious organization that unleashes the positive potential of youth through arts-centered multicultural and intergenerational learning programs that value self-awareness, leadership, community and social change offering programs in Washington and British Columbia. Power of Hope?’s Executive Director is a hands on, multi-tasking leader with strong operations, management, administration and development skills. The Executive Director works in close collaboration with the organization?’s Creative Director and reports to the board of directors. The Executive Director has responsibility for management of the organization, including staff recruitment and supervision, internal systems development, program planning and implementation, budgeting, fundraising, and financial management. This position is in Bellingham, WA. For complete outline of Qualifications, Compensation and Responsibilities or to apply before October 12 via email or mail to: Power of Hope, 1337 Lincoln Street, #2, Bellingham, WA 98229 360-671-7390 or or visit their website at www.powerofhope.org

Added by Amy Lang on October 06, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Public Conversations Project Seeks Executive Director

The Public Conversations Project (PCP), a well-respected and highly effective national nonprofit, is seeking an energetic, collaborative Executive Director to succeed the organization's founder. Specializing in highly polarizing conflicts about deeply held beliefs, PCP helps people who are fundamentally divided over contentious issues develop the mutual understanding and trust essential for strong communities and positive action. The Executive Director serves as PCP's chief executive officer, and is responsible to a small Board of Directors. S/he has overall responsibility for the organization's strategic, programmatic, financial, and management operations. Working within the framework of a soon to be completed business plan, the Executive Director will build upon PCP's successes by both visualizing and capitalizing on opportunities that lie ahead. The core challenges facing the next Executive Director include 1) increasing PCP's programmatic impact without sacrificing quality, 2) expanding and diversifying the funding base, and 3) collaboratively leading a talented team through a period of significant change. For a more detailed position description visit www.NonprofitProfessionals.com/searches/pcp-ed.htm . To learn more about the Public Conversations Project, visit www.PublicConversations.org.

Applications are due by November 11, 2005, and will be reviewed as received. Please send a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, yourresume (in Word format), and salary history. Applications should be sent to: ; to assist in their internal sorting and reviewing process, please write your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail. PCP is an equal opportunity employer that seeks staff diversity that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Added by Amy Lang on September 25, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Environmental and Land Use Planning Job at University of Oregon

The Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management (PPPM) at the University of Oregon is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor to begin in fall 2006, with teaching responsibilities in our master's program in Community & Regional Planning (CRP) and our undergraduate program. They are seeking an individual with primary research and teaching interests in environmental and land use planning. The ideal candidate would also have complementary interests in one or more of the following areas: growth management, transportation, planning law, international planning, nonprofit management, and race, ethnicity and diversity. The successful applicant is expected to have a demonstrated record or show clear promise of research excellence and teaching excellence. Preference will be given to applicants who are comfortable with a wide array of analytical methods, and who have some professional experience. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in a planning-relevant field. (ABDs will be considered, but Ph.D. must be completed for appointment as assistant professor.) They seek candidates with demonstrated effectiveness in working with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. Applicants should submit a letter describing their teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names, postal and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. We especially encourage applications from minorities and women. Inquiries and applications should be directed to: CRP Search Committee, Richard Margerum, Chair; Department of Planning, Public Policy & Management; 1209 University of Oregon; Eugene, OR 97403-1209. Telephone: 541-346-2526; Fax: 541-346-2040; E-mail: . Review of applications will begin October 10, 2005, and continue until the position is filled. For more information please visit their website at pppm.uoregon.edu/

Added by Amy Lang on September 23, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Nominations Sought for K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Awards

The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award recognizes graduate students who are committed to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others, and who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education. The awards are sponsored by K. Patricia Cross, Professor Emerita of Higher Education at the University of California-Berkeley. All doctoral level graduate students who are planning a career in higher education are eligible, regardless of academic department. The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Awards provide financial support for graduate students to attend AAC&U?’s 2006 Annual Meeting, ?“Demanding Excellence: Liberal Education in an Era of Global Competition, Anti-Intellectualism, and Disinvestment.?” The meeting will be held January 25-28, 2006, in Washington, DC. All award recipients are required to attend the conference.

Applicants must demonstrate: 1) Leadership ability or potential for exercising leadership in teaching and learning, with a strong commitment to academic and civic responsibility; and 2) Leadership or potential leadership in the development of others as leaders, scholars, and citizens. A faculty member or administrator must nominate the student, with a supporting letter from a second faculty member or administrator. The following materials must be submitted for an application to be considered: 1) a nomination letter from a faculty member or administrator; 2) a supporting letter from a second faculty member or administrator; 3) a statement from the student indicating how he or she meets the award criteria; 4) a copy of the student?’s curriculum vitae. All materials should be submitted together. Only complete applications will be considered. Deadline for receipt of materials is November 4, 2005. Mail applications to the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Committee, AAC&U, 1818 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009 or Fax 202-265-9532 (to the attention of Suzanne Hyers) or email (with documents attached).

Added by Amy Lang on September 22, 2005??-??Link to this entry

New Opportunity to Study Public Participation

IAP2 and the Kettering Foundation have embarked on a joint research project that will explore the question "What is the cultural context of public participation?" in four regions of the world. They are seeking interviewers for these regions. The possible regions are: Latin America, the United Kingdom/Western Europe, South Africa, Australasia or Southeast Asia.and for the one region that's already been chosen, the United States/Canada, too. The identification of interviewers will in a large part drive selection of the remaining three regions chosen for this project. Interested individuals are asked to submit an expression of interest, with a sentence or two describing their capabilities/experience based on the criteria listed below. Copies of the project overview are available upon request. To read the criteria and contact information, click on the linnk below.

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Added by Amy Lang on September 11, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Fetzer Institute Is Seeking Senior Program Officer for Science Initiatives

The Fetzer Institute, a private foundation with a mission to foster awareness of the power of love and forgiveness in the emerging global community, is seeking a Senior Program Officer for Science. Duties would involve providing leadership in developing, managing, and evaluating the Institute?’s program strategy in the science area. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in scientific endeavors, management, and communication; a commitment to the values expressed in the Institute?’s mission with an openness to shared leadership; and an orientation to listening, learning, and collaboration. The Fetzer Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and they encourage applications from individuals representing diverse backgrounds. See the full position announcement (www.fetzer.org/PDF/Position_Announcement_SPO_8-05.pdf) for additional information and application instructions. Materials should be received by September 30, 2005, although the position will remain open until it is filled. For more information, contact the Fetzer Institute Human Relations Department, ph. 269-375-2000 or email .

Added by Amy Lang on September 01, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Fullbright Peace and Conflict Resolution Scholar Awards Available for 2006-2007

There are still some Fulbright Scholar opportunities to lecture or conduct research abroad during the 2006-2007 academic year including awards in conflict resolution or peace studies in Korea, Nicaragua, Tunisia, Ukraine and Venezuela. Conflict Resolution is also a priority field for some "All Disciplines" awards for which applications continue to be accepted, for example in Bosnia, Cyprus, Georgia, and Guatemala. Awards for both faculty and professionals range from two months to an academic year. Foreign language skills are needed in some countries, but most Fulbright lecturing assignments are in English. U.S. citizenship is required for all awards; university teaching experience is required for all lecturing awards. For available awards, other eligibility requirements, and online application, visit the Fullbright Web site at www.cies.org. Some deadlines have passed, so consult the relevant program officer before applying.

Added by Amy Lang on September 01, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Lower East Side Tenement Museum Seeks Dialogue Facilitators

The Lower East Side Tenement Museum was founded in 1988 to "promote tolerance and historical perspective through the presentation and interpretation of the variety of immigrant and migrant experiences on Manhattan's Lower East Side." The Museum is seeking part-time facilitators for the "Kitchen Conversations" public dialogue program, a one-hour, facilitated discussion available to visitors after select tours. "Kitchen Conversations" are rare and exciting opportunities for Museum visitors to engage in a dialogue and with visitors from around the world on press immigration-related topics raised by the tours of the museum. Facilitators will use discussion guidelines developed by the Museum to conduct focused discussions with groups of 10-15 visitors at the Museum about their personal experiences, responses to the tour, and perspectives on larger immigration-related issues. Pay is $15 per hour. To apply, please send fax or e-mail cover letter and resumé to Lena Sze, Education Associate for Contemporary Immigrant Perspectives at 212/431-0233 x223 or . Application Deadline is August 26, 2005. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! Only selected applicants will be contacted.

For a list of duties and qualifications, click on the link below.

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Added by Amy Lang on August 20, 2005??-??Link to this entry

IAP2 Invites Applications for Certificate Program Trainers

The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) has just announced they are accepting applications from individuals wishing to become licensed as Certificate Program trainers. IAP2 will be offering all three certificate courses at the annual conference in Portland, Oregon, USA in October 2005. If you have not completed the courses this is an excellent opportunity to do (completion of all three certificate courses is a requirement for Candidate Trainers). In addition, IAP2 would like to offer new Candidate Trainers the opportunity to audit the certificate courses at the annual conference in Portland, Oregon, USA in October 2005. This will give new Candidate Trainers an opportunity to become more familiar with the course content before applying to attend a future IAP2 Academy. (No registration fee - participants would be responsible for actual meal costs and for replacement manuals if necessary.)

If you are interested in auditing courses in Portland, you must return a completed application to the IAP2 office by September 7, 2005. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application by September 29, 2005. If you are not interested in auditing the courses in Portland, please submit your application at your convenience. This is an open application process. Please contact Dina Alengi Storz at [email protected] or 800-644-4273 (303-451-5945 from outside of North America) to request an application packet.

Added by Amy Lang on August 18, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Great Lakes Forest Alliance Seeks New Executive Director

The Great Lakes Forest Alliance, Inc., a non-profit public/private partnership, is seeking an Executive Director. The Great Lakes Forest Alliance is a forum to foster and facilitate cooperative efforts that enhance management and sustainable use of the public and private forest lands in Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario and Wisconsin with the belief that through cooperation the states and province can achieve benefits for their citizens greater than if each worked alone. To that end, the Alliance promotes the involvement of all those concerned with the region?’s forests to improve cooperation and coordination in forest policy and programs. The position requirements include a bachelor?’s degree and at least three years of non-profit organizational leadership. Additional academic and experiential qualifications are preferred. The Director may live/work anywhere within the four jurisdictions of Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario and Wisconsin. Applications are due September 15, 2005. For more information on the Alliance and on the position, visit www.lsfa.org.

Added by Amy Lang on August 18, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Grant Available for Community-Based GLBT Initiatives

The Equity Fund of the Maine Community Foundation ( http://mainecf.org/) is seeking grant proposals for projects related to supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) programs in Maine. The mission of the fund is to strengthen GLBT organizations in Maine and promote community-based initiatives that address GLBT issues and needs. Project grants and capacity-building grants are both encouraged. A total of $15,000 is available this year. Applicants must be nonprofit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organizations, public schools, public agencies working for the State of Maine, or Indian tribal governments (and their political subdivisions) recognized by the Department of the Interior, or have a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, public school, or public agency. Applications are due September 15, 2005. For information on applying, check the Maine Community Foundation website above.

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New Community Resource Management Grants Available

Sand County Foundation's Community Based Conservation Network has just announced a new grant program. Scholars, practitioners and landholder communities are invited to submit proposals to test and assess innovative ways to overcome constraints associated with land rights and resource values. SCF is offering grants in the range of $10,000 - $20,000 to demonstrate and assess Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) innovations. Awards will be available from September 2005. Individuals or organizations working in CBNRM in North America or eastern and southern Africa are invited to apply; special consideration will be given to proposals submitted by or on behalf of Lake Associations in 2005. To read the complete request for proposals visit www.sandcounty.net/programs/cbcn/search/. Send your proposal to Kevin McAleese at by 31 August 2005.

Added by Amy Lang on July 28, 2005??-??Link to this entry

CPB Offers Grants for Student Civic Education

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (www.cpb.org) has just announced an American History and Civics Initiative to address critical shortfalls in middle and high school students' knowledge of American history, the U.S. political system, and their roles as citizens. The initiative will award grants to forge unique and sustainable partnerships between public television producers and broadcast outlets, the educational community, curriculum developers, the high tech industry, and other appropriate partners to design new, groundbreaking media projects that measurably improve the learning of American history and enhance civic participation among middle and high school students. Any public or private, nonprofit, educational, or commercial entity is eligible to apply. See the CPB Web site for the complete Request For Proposals, a list of Frequently Asked Questions, and program updates. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2005.

Added by Amy Lang on July 11, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Community Foundation Creates Website for Civic Engagement Grant Applications

The Community Foundation Silicon Valley (www.cfsv.org) has just revised its community grants program to include grants for Civic Engagement proposals, and all the information is now available online. CFSV will now provide general operating support to Silicon Valley grantees through its renamed Community Investment Grants program. The program will provide one-year general support grant awards of up to $20,000 to nonprofits working in the area of Neighbourhood and Civic Engagement. Other granting areas are: Arts and Cultural Participation; Education and Lifelong Learning; and Self-Reliant Individuals and Families. Visit the CFSV Web site and click on "Grants & Nonprofit Resources" for complete program guidelines, criteria, and application procedures, as well as information on other CFSV funding programs.

Added by Amy Lang on July 11, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Mary Robinson DVD Now Available

The Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue has just produced a DVD that documents Mary Robinson's April 2005 visit to Simon Fraser University's Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue. The DVD commences with a brief biography of her remarkable accomplishments as Ireland's president and Human Rights Commissioner for the UN. It continues with the Dialogue with Mary Robinson, and culminates with the sold-out Power of Dialogue-Jack P. Blaney Award for Dialogue Luncheon. To view the DVD or to order a copy, visit www.sfu.ca/blaneyaward.

Added by Amy Lang on July 08, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Constitutional Rights Foundation Offers Mini-Grants for K-12 Service Learning

The Constitutional Rights Foundation ( www.crf-usa.org ) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization dedicated to educating America's young people about the importance of civic participation in a democratic society. Each year, with support from the Maurice R. Robinson Fund of New York City, the organization's Robinson Mini-Grant Program awards mini-grants of up to $500 for K-12 service-learning projects designed to address serious community issues such as poverty, hunger, the environment, mentoring children and youth, crime and safety issues, and aging. Elementary and secondary schools and community agencies that work with K-12 youth may apply. Every application must have an adult sponsor who will ensure that student planners are involved in planning, designing, and evaluating the project. Projects, which should address an important issue or need, can be completed at school or in the community. Applications are due October 14, 2005. To download a Robinson Mini-Grant application form, visit www.crf-usa.org/network/crf_robin.html

Added by Amy Lang on July 06, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Funding Opportunity for Consensus-Based Environmental Decision-Making in Rural Areas

The Laura Jane Musser Fund (www.musserfund.org/) is seeking to assist public or not-for-profit entities in initiating or implementing projects in rural areas to undertake consensus-based activities in environmental stewardship or dispute resolution. The program is most interested in new programs; they're willing to fund the planning or implementation phase; and are willing to fund projects already in progress if the proposal is compelling. Grants for this program may be made to any eligible applicants based in the United States. Most grants are made for domestic projects, but occasionally grants are made to U.S. agencies or organizations for environmental work elsewhere. The application deadline is October 1, 2005. For full details, visit www.musserfund.org/rural_initiative.

Added by Amy Lang on July 06, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center Seeking New Manager of Facilitation Programs

The Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center in San Mateo, CA is looking for a new Manager of Facilitation Programs. Working under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the MFP is responsible for implementing PCRC?’s facilitation services in San Mateo County. PCRC provides facilitation and process design services to formal and informal groups throughout San Mateo County. Significant experience in group process design and facilitation, commitment to inclusion and full participation, as well as comfort representing PCRC in front of large groups, are key attributes for this position. As a program manager, this Manager of Facilitation Programs serves as a member of the organization?’s leadership team as well as a member of both the Facilitation and Civic Engagement Teams. Applications are due by Wednesday July 15. For full details and contact information, click on the link below.

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Added by Amy Lang on July 05, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Association for Conflict Resolution Calls for Award Nominations

The Association for Conflict Resolution has just announced a call for nomintations for awards to be presented at its Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, September 28-October 1, 2005. The awards span a variety of accomplishments, including best dispute resolution essay, youth scholarship, mediation, international peacemaking, and leadership in the field. Nominations should be submitted via email by July 22, 2005 to the contact listed for each award. Full details for each award are posted at www.acrnet.org/about/awards/index.htm

Added by Amy Lang on July 05, 2005??-??Link to this entry

CIRCLE Seeking To Hire Youth Coordinator in MD

The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) is looking to hire a Youth Coordinator, to be based out of the University of Maryland. Duties would include communication of research findings to various practitioners, development of research agenda and outreach strategy, support for fundraising, and frequent travel. Applications are due by July 8, 2005. For the complete job posting or to apply, visit http://www.civicyouth.org/staff_advisory/youthcoordinator.htm

Added by Amy Lang on June 26, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Canadian Policy Research Networks Seeking New President

After 10 years, Judith Maxwell is stepping down from the post of President of the Canadian Policy Research Networks (CPRN). CPRN works on public engagement, and is organizing the first Canadian Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation this fall, inspired by NCDD's conferences! In addition, CPRN is one of Canada's leading think tanks in social and economic policy. For the complete job posting for President, visit www.cprn.org/en/about-career.cfm. Applications are due by September 1, 2005. For more information, contact Cheri Stewart at .

Added by Amy Lang on June 23, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Public Conversations Project Seeking Help

The Executive Director of the Public Conversations Project (PCP) in Watertown, MA is seeking a full time right-hand person to support her leadership of the PCP. This individual will help the director plan, monitor, coordinate and execute her projects; manage written communications; schedule appointments; assist with their annual appeal process and communicate with staff and Board. If you have any questions, or would like to send a cover letter and resume contact Susan Wheeler (), or mail to Public Conversations Project, 46 Kondazian Street, Watertown, MA 02472. For more information on the qualifications they are looking for, click the link below.

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Added by Amy Lang on June 21, 2005??-??Link to this entry

New Consulting/Training Opportunity in DC and Elsewhere

The Transformation and Change Solutions Group at BearingPoint Inc. (www.bearingpoint.com) is growing rapidly and is looking for qualified consultants, senior consultants, managers and senior managers to join their team. They are looking for a broad range of skills--individuals with specialized skills in any or all in the areas of leadership alignment, stakeholder outreach, communications, workforce transition, instructor led and/or e-based training development. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record in professional consulting environments and solid experience and a keen interest in change management. Candidates who live in or around the DC-Northern VA-Maryland area are priority, but Change Solutions is also looking for those who live outside DC too, as they have projects across the country. For more information contact Martin Goldberg, Managing Director of The Transformation and Change Solutions Group at 703-747-4296 (w), 703-747-3871 (fax) or .

Added by Amy Lang on June 18, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Do Something Invites 2006 Brick Award Applications

Each year Do Something (www.dosomething.org), a national not-for-profit organization honors six outstanding leaders age 18 and under and three outstanding leaders between the ages of 19 and 25 who take action that measurably strengthens their communities in the areas of community building, health, or the environment. Each of the 18 and under winners is awarded a $5,000 higher education scholarship and a $5,000 community grant, to be directed by the award winner to the not-for-profit organization of his or her choice. Winners in the 19 to 25 category each receive a $10,000 community grant. All winners receive pro bono services, and all winners attend the annual Brick Awards Gala event in New York City, where their accomplishments will be celebrated. In addition, Do Something works closely with Brick winners to generate local and national media coverage of their work, and to spotlight what young people can achieve. Applications are due November 1, 2005. Apply online for a Brick Award at www.dosomething.org/awards/brick/.

Added by Amy Lang on June 17, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Agape Foundation Invites Nominations for First Annual Peace Prize

The San Francisco-based Agape Foundation (www.agapefn.org) is a nonprofit public foundation that raises and distributes funds to nonviolent social change organizations committed to peace and justice issues. To that end, the foundation has established the Agape Peace Prizes in order to bring recognition to Northern California peacemakers, organizations, and individuals. The Long Haul Prize honors a Northern California peace- maker who has made a sustained effort to create peace in their community, nationally, or internationally. The Rising Peacemaker Prize recognizes a peacemaker making a critical difference who has been working for peace for five years or less. Winners will receive a $500 cash prize and capacity building assistance from Bay Area experts and trainers. Nominations are due by June 25. For more details and a nomination form, visit the Agape Foundation website: http://www.agapefn.org/ppnom/ppform.html.

Added by Amy Lang on June 16, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Fullbright Grants Available for Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies

The Fulbright Scholar Program is now offering 117 lecturing, research, and lecturing/research awards in political science for the 2006-2007 academic year. These include awards specifically for peace studies and conflict resolution in India, Korea, Nepal, Philippines, and Ukraine. Awards for both faculty and professionals range from two months to an academic year. Many awards specify project and host institution, but there are also a number of open "All Disciplines" awards that allow candidates to propose their own project and determine their host institution affiliation. Foreign language skills are needed in some countries, but most Fulbright lecturing assignments are in English. The application deadline for Fulbright traditional lecturing and research grants worldwide is August 1, 2005. U.S. citizenship is required. For information, other eligibility requirements, and the online application, visit their Web site at www.cies.org.

Added by Amy Lang on June 16, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Democracy Lab Offers New Online Deliberation Opportunities

Democracy Lab has recently announced three new opportunities to incorporate online deliberation into your classroom. First, From June 29 to July 1, they're holding a workshop on Using Deliberation in the High School Classroom in State College, PA. Inquire regarding online possibilities, including enrolling in the workshop for graduate credit, at . Second, it's time to reserve space for your classes in Democracy Lab's Fall 2005 online issues forums. Details are here. Third, Democracy Lab is now conducting a second round of Request for Proposals with funding for first-time partnerships and for continuation of existing partnerships --a July 1 deadline for 2005-2006 projects. Visit this link for more details. You can also check out their website (www.teachingdemocracy.org/dl) for more information about all of these opportunities.

Added by Amy Lang on June 04, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Submission Deadline Extended for IAP2's 2005 Core Values Award

Do you know of an organization that exemplifies the spirit of public participation? Did you work on a project that used new and innovative techniques to involve the public? If so, you have one last chance to have your project or organization considered for recognition in the 2005 IAP2 Core Values Awards.

The IAP2 Core Values Awards recognize excellence and innovation in the field of public participation guided by the seven IAP2 Core Values for Public Participation. Two awards are presented annually; for Project of the Year and for Organization of the Year. Preference will be given to projects that demonstrate the use of innovative techniques, solutions to problems that face the field of public participation, and the successful involvement of the public in new areas. Click below for more details.

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Added by Sandy on June 02, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Opening for a Public Involvement Specialist in Phoenix

EPG, Inc. (Environmental Planning Group) seeks a Public Involvement Specialist in its Phoenix, Arizona office. All levels of expertise will be considered. This salaried position may be filled at the entry, mid, or senior level. Experience and qualifications will determine level of placement and salary.

EPG is an interdisciplinary environmental and planning firm that places responsibility, integrity, and a balance of human, natural, and cultural resources at the forefront of project development and resource management. Their primary goal is to exceed the expectations of our clients while successfully managing projects from initial planning through construction and implementation. Additional information about EPG and the position is available at www.epgaz.com.

Added by Sandy on May 26, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Severn School Receives Creative Thinking in Management Award for their Dialogue Work

Judy O'Brien of RIVERSPEAK Dialogues emailed me today to let me know that one of her clients recently won an award from Independent School Management, Inc. for their dialogue work. Severn School received the "ISM Creative Thinking in Management award," which is awarded to schools for their innovative management ideas.

In an article about the Severn School's dialogue work, Laura Kang (Head of the Middle School) says "Once I was introduced to the process, I realized that Dialogue, more than any other tool I had encountered, had the power to help me gather multiple perspectives and ideas for better decision-making." Click here for the full article, in which Kang describes the various ways that dialogue has been used at the school.

Added by Sandy on April 16, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Ford Foundation Announces Difficult Dialogues Initiative

Great news from the Ford Foundation! They will be funding approximately 25 projects at colleges and universities for up to $100,000 each - projects that promote greater dialogue around the sensitive and sometimes controversial questions that arise due to increasing religious and cultural diversity on campus. Click below for more details about this important opportunity.

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Added by Sandy on April 15, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Call for Applications for NMCI's Nonprofit Diversity Leader Awards

The National MultiCultural Institute wishes to recognize the achievements of four distinguished nonprofit organizations in the Washington, DC Metro area for their role as leaders in community diversity and multicultural inclusion. NMCI will honor those organizations that have implemented innovative outreach initiatives that serve as models for enhancing diversity and encouraging respect and inclusion in the communities they serve. NMCI will present four awards, each focusing on a specific area of the nonprofit sector (education, health care, social services, and the arts).

NMCI will be presenting the awards at its Spring Conference on May 19th, 2005. The deadline for applications has been extended to April 29, 2005. For application info, go to www.nmci.org or contact Maria Morukian at [email protected] or (202) 483-0700 x228.

Added by Sandy on April 13, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Job Opening in DC for a Policy Associate for Civic Engagement

Independent Sector, the coalition of leading charities, foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs, seeks an experienced professional for the newly created position of Policy Associate for Civic Engagement. This professional will be responsible for all aspects of Independent Sector's work on civic engagement. At this time, the work will be focused on the changing social compact and how IS might assist in the efforts to ensure a strong social compact among people, organizations, the public and commercial sectors to serve the public good. Click below for qualifications, responsibilities, and instructions for applying.

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Added by Sandy on March 07, 2005??-??Link to this entry

Cool Facilitation Opportunity for New Yorkers

I received an email yesterday from Karly Li at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum in New York City. The museum recently created a dialogue program called "Kitchen Conversations" for their public tour visitors. They are very excited about this program as it is the first ongoing public dialogue program ever conducted at the museum, and one of only two such programs in the country. They are currently looking to hire facilitators for the program, and wanted to reach out to the NCDD community. Click below for the full announcement.

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Added by Sandy on December 18, 2004??-??Link to this entry

Harwood Institute Announces Opening for an Associate Project Manager

I received an email today from Abby Smith at The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, asking me to share a job description with the NCDD network. The Harwood Institute, a leading organization in the public engagement field that works closely with the Kettering Foundation and others, has an opening for an Associate Project Manager. Click below for the full job description and info about how to apply.

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Added by Sandy on December 03, 2004??-??Link to this entry

CIVICUS Announces 6-Month Consultancy on Civil Society Engagement with the World Bank

CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, the Secretariat of the World Bank-Civil Society Joint Facilitation Committee (JFC), seeks to hire a Senior Researcher to produce a set of proposals on how engagement between civil society and the World Bank could be more transparent and relevant. The Senior Researcher will be responsible for holding individual interviews and meetings, and supporting national consultations that will inform the production of the proposals and the Statement of Principles. This will be in preparation for a series of consultations with the wider groups of civil society. The final proposals and the Statement of Principles will be presented at the Global Policy Forum between civil society groups and the World Bank, to be held in late February/early March of 2005.

The Senior Researcher needs to be available to start immediately on a full time basis. The incumbent will be fully integrated into the work of the Joint Facilitation Committee. The closing date for applications is August 14th! Click below for the full announcement.

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Funding for Community-Based Research Projects and Watershed Protection and Restoration Efforts

The Sociological Initiatives Foundation provides grants of $5,000 to $15,000 to support community-based research projects in the U.S. Areas of interest include social justice, social welfare, human rights, and others. The foundation is also interested in supporting research projects by sociologists and linguists that provide a direct benefit to communities. Grants are restricted to tax-exempt organizations, including academic institutions. More info can be found at http://grantsmanagement.com/sifguide.html. Deadline for proposals is August 16, 2004.

Grants are also available for community-based approaches to protect and restore the nation's watersheds. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Mike Leavitt announced 14 watersheds (representing 17 states) are eligible for $15 million from EPA?s Targeted Watersheds Grant Program. The selected areas represent more than 20,000 square miles of rivers, lakes and streams across the United States. More details can be found at www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=783

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Deadline for Fulbright Scholar Program Approaching

The August 1 deadline for Fulbright Scholar Program grants in the traditional program is approaching quickly. You can find information on the 2005-06 grants available, eligibility requirements, and complete application materials at www.cies.org. You can also request materials by emailing . The Fulbright Scholar Program offers faculty and professionals numerous opportunities for lecturing, research or a combination of the two during the 2005-2006 academic year in 140 countries and all regions of the world. Awards range from two months to an academic year. Grants are in 47 disciplines and several interdisciplinary fields. Also, many countries offer ?“All Disciplines?” grants, which allow applicants to design their own award.

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DDC Announces Paid Opportunity for Trained Facilitators

I received an announcement today from my friend Tonya Gonzalez, Director of the Deliberative Democracy Consortium. They're looking for people to examine videotapes of deliberations and will pay $1000 for 10 hours of work! Plus, you get to work with Jane Mansbridge and Janette Hartz-Karp. Click below for the announcement, and email Jane at by July 15 if you're interested.

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Public Conversations Project Announces Two Job Openings

The highly-respected Public Conversations Project seeks to fill two job openings, one for an Information and Office Coordinator, and one for an Outreach and Fundraising Coordinator. PCP's offices are in Waterbury, Massachusetts (outside Boston). FYI: I received this announcement on June 29, 2004. Click below to read about these positions.

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Calling the Question Project Seeks Director

Those of you on the NCDD Discussion list know all about this exciting new project and this career opportunity. But for those of you who aren't (yet) on the list (go to www.edgateway.net/ncdd to subscribe), Calling the Question is a joint initiative of the Mainstream Media Project and the Harvard Global Negotiation Project which seeks to shift the national conversation from partisanship to problem-solving by engaging a broad spectrum of the public in calling in to talk radio, querying candidates in media and live appearances, and reframing policy debates by asking open, breakthrough, ?“third side?” questions that blame no one but encourage us to think in practical terms about what we can do together to resolve the challenges that confront us all. Click below to read more about the project and to look over the Program Director job description.

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AFCC Seeks Associate Editor for Family Court Review

I received this announcement yesterday from Peter Salem, Director of the Association for Family and Conciliation Courts. AFCC is looking for an Associate Editor for the quarterly academic and research journal Family Court Review. They are looking for someone with a social and/or behaviorial science background, preferably affiliated with an academic institution...

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Marshall Rosenberg Receives Man of Peace Award

Marshall Rosenberg, creator of Nonviolent Communication, received the 2004 Man of Peace Award today. The award was given by the Peace Prayer Organization in New Mexico, and the award interview can be heard at www.transradio.com (Show #1059). To learn more about Nonviolent Communication, go to the website of the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC).

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Loka Institute Seeks Full-time National Coordinator

With funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Loka Institute has a position available and is seeking qualified candidates to submit resumes for National Coordinator. The position will remain open until filled. Office is currently in Washington D.C, but location is negotiable. Review of applications will begin June 21, with a target start date of July 15, 2004.

The Loka Institute is a non-profit research and advocacy organization concerned with the social, political, and environmental repercussions of research, science and technology. Loka works to make science and technology more responsive to social and environmental concerns by expanding opportunities for grassroots, public-interest group, everyday citizen, and worker involvement in vital facets of research, science and technology decision making, advocacy and implementation. Click below for the full job description.

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Full Graduate Fellowship at Regis University for Student of Dialogue & Deliberation

Paul Alexander, Director of Regis University's Institute on the Common Good, sent an announcement today about a full graduate fellowship that covers full tuition and benefits, AND provides a yearly stipend of $20-$24,000. The fellowship provides research and facilitation support for the Institute and serves as the event coordinator. Click below for the full message about this great opportunity.

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Grants for K-12 Teachers who Emphasize Cultural Connections

This year?’s National Geographic Society Education Foundation is awarding $100,000 in grants (up to $5,000 each) to K-12 teachers in the U.S. or Canada who prepare children to embrace a diverse world, succeed in a global economy, and act as stewards of the planet's resources. This year?’s program emphasizes ?“cultural connections?” ?– projects that promote understanding of and respect for differences between cultures, as well as explorations of students' own heritage. Application deadline is June 10, 2004. Click below for full announcement.

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Fulbright Scholar Grants Available in 47 Disciplines

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers faculty and professionals numerous opportunities for lecturing and/or research during the 2005-2006 academic year in 140 countries and all regions of the world. Awards range from two months to an academic year. Grants are in 47 disciplines and several interdisciplinary fields. Also, many countries offer "All Disciplines" grants, which allow applicants to design their own award. The application deadline for Fulbright traditional lecturing and research grants worldwide is August 1, 2004. For information, eligibility requirements, and online application, go to www.cies.org.

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CIRCLE Awards 30 Research Grants

This summer CIRCLE (The Center for Information & Research On Civic Learning & Engagement at the University of Maryland) announced three grant competitions for research on the following topics: (1) political participation and voting (2) K-12 civic education, and (3) youth civic engagement. The three RFPs generated a tremendous amount of interest. Approximately 250 letters of inquiry were submitted to CIRCLE from which about 30 grants were awarded. To view a list of newly funded grants, visit www.civicyouth.org/grants/index.htm.

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News from "Mix It Up"

Here are some news blurbs about Mix It Up - a collaborative project of the Study Circles Resource Center and the Southern Poverty Law Center that has kids stepping out of their usual social boundries in cafeterias across the country. Click here to find out how Carnegie Mellon University students used a $250 Mix It Up grant to make a musical difference in the lives of middle and high school students in their neighboring community. Click here to learn how to apply for a Mix It Up grant at your school or college. And click here for info about Mix It Up's need for a Program Associate.

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Fellowship Opportunity for NYC Innovators

The Open Society Institute established the Community Fellowships Program to encourage and support individuals who are creating innovative public-interest projects that address critical social issues. The goal of the program is to provide individuals with an opportunity to apply their leadership in community-led projects that empower and improve the quality of public life. The program seeks to identify and support social-change agents who will work to remove social barriers by creating new opportunities for disadvantaged and marginalized communities. Fellows have created projects in such diverse areas as civic participation, education, the arts, and economic justice.

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Community-Police Partnership Awards Available

The Community-Police Partnership Awards program, a collaboration between the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (www.liscnet.org) (LISC) and the MetLife Foundation, is designed to recognize innovative collaborations between community groups and police departments. In particular, the selection committee seeks to celebrate the integration of law enforcement and community building to reduce crime, spur investment, reduce blight, develop positive alternatives for at-risk populations, and enhance other indicators of community vibrancy.

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Petra Fellow Awards to Honor Individuals for Human and Civil Rights Work

Through the Petra Fellow Awards program, the New York City-based Petra Foundation (http://petrafoundation.org/) seeks to honor individuals for their distinctive contributions to the human and civil rights, autonomy, and dignity of others. In addition to awarding fellows a modest financial stipend, the organization seeks to amplify their voices, publicize innovative models for change, foster collaborations, and build a network of emerging and experienced leaders who cross the lines of age, race, class, and issue to work together to build a more just society. The deadline for nominations is February 12, 2004.

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Applications Invited for Fleishman Civil Society Fellows Program

Through its Joel L. Fleishman Fellows in Civil Society program, the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy at Duke University provides a select group of leaders from domestic nonprofit organizations, international NGOs, foundations, government, socially responsible businesses, and other civil society groups in the U.S. and internationally with the opportunity to come together in residence at the Sanford Institute for a four-week mini-sabbatical. While at Duke, fellows perform research and work with institute faculty and other Duke affiliates on issues related to the development of civil society. As part of the fellowship, housing and program expenses are covered. Fellows also receive a $6,000 stipend. Deadline: May 1, 2004. www.pubpol.duke.edu/centers/civil/

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Policy Analyst Position Opening at Demos

Demos, a national research and advocacy organization, seeks a qualified applicant for a Policy Analyst position in the Democracy Program. Demos provides state and national advocates and policy makers with applied research, policy analysis and organizing assistance in support of progressive new measures for expanding political participation. Lead reforms include election day registration, voting rights restoration for citizens with felony convictions, and expansive state implementation of the Help America Vote Act. Resumes are due February 19, 2004.

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CIRCLE RFP for Youth-Led Research

The deadline for letters of inquiry for CIRCLE's youth-led research proposal is approaching. Letters of inquiry are due February 18, 2004. CIRCLE (The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement) will consider requests for research on civic engagement that is conducted by youth. Research teams that include youth and adults working together, or research teams of youth and adult mentors are welcome to apply. The RFP can be found here: www.civicyouth.org/grants/applying/index.htm

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Administrative Position opening at PCP in Watertown, Mass

The Public Conversations Project will soon post an opening for an administrative job at their office in Watertown, Massachusetts. If you are or know of an exceptionally well-organized person who thrives in an office environment, please help them to connect with PCP. Go to www.publicconversations.org for details.

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