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At City Scholars® Foundation, we partner with executive volunteers to strengthen the leadership and accelerate the impact of critical education nonprofits that together each year help over 50,000 predominantly low-income youth of color throughout Southern California and beyond have a better chance to learn and achieve against the odds.

Join TEAM City Scholars®, a powerful network of executive volunteers sharing time, talent and treasure to fuel the exponential impact of our City Scholars® Fellowship for Education, a collaborative leadership development + capacity building partnership.

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After finding themselves displaced in Sri Lanka, Rohini and her young son arrived in Australia, in 2012.
7 years ago, she applied for a role as a seamstress at VICSEG New Futures - Creatives, now trading as Second Stitch.
VICSEG New Futures is a is a not-for-profit training organisation that assists new migrant and refugee status Australians with finding their community, settlement services and education.
Since 2017, VICSEG New Futures, the qualification of Cert III in Apparel, Fashion and Textile has been offered from their Second Stitch campus/studio. Alongside the training organisation, runs two social enterprises: offering small run production services, as well as an alterations and mending service.
Recently featured on ABC's War on Waste, the Alterations department is led by Rohini and while she is adept at sewing, Rohini has expressed interest in learning more about business operations, specifically how to grow, market and lead the business into a prosperous future.
We are looking for a mentor that could assist Rohini to reach her full potential, with the view that one day she would have the skills and the confidence to mentor her peers, or even one day open her own Alterations and Mending Business.

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Join our Corporate Volunteer Mentorship Program and become a guiding light in the journey of students and career aspirants hailing from rural India. As a mentor, you have the chance to share your knowledge and experience, helping them make informed career choices and develop essential soft skills. We believe that a little guidance can go a long way in shaping their future.

Our program is designed to empower participants to excel in their personal and professional lives. By being a mentor, you're not just sharing advice - you're shaping the potential future colleagues and leaders of tomorrow. This program provides the opportunity to refine your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of these young individuals. Join us in creating a brighter future together!

Please note this program is intended to be 100% virtual with sessions taking place via Google Meets, Zoom, or an alternate videocall platform.

If interested, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/gBPz2cjuvSnKv3kx8

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[Your Name]
[Your Title/Position]
[Date]

The Children's Commissioner for England
[Commissioner's Name]
[Commissioner's Address]

Dear Commissioner [Commissioner's Name],

Subject: Invitation to Launch Afrikindness' Africa Awareness Week

I hope this letter finds you well. On behalf of Afrikindness, a children-led, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting compassion, empathy, and kindness, I am writing to extend a heartfelt invitation to you as a special guest to launch our inaugural Africa Awareness Week.

The Africa Awareness Week is an exceptional initiative aimed at fostering cultural awareness, diversity, and kindness among students as part of the Black History Month celebration in October. This dynamic learning experience will take students on an exciting journey through the history, culture, and lifestyle of Africa. As part of our holistic and engaging approach, we aim to inspire curiosity and cultural awareness among students in schools across the UK.

At Afrikindness, we are committed to challenging negative narratives and stereotypes about Africa that perpetuate harmful misconceptions, racial bullying, and a sense of inferiority among children and young people. Our mission is to create a balanced view that celebrates the beauty of Africa's diversity, promotes cultural inclusiveness, kindness, and racial harmony in schools.

We believe that by fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of African culture, we can empower children and young people to embrace their identity, find purpose and drive, and break the cycle of self-doubt. The Africa Awareness Week is a vital step towards creating a more inclusive and harmonious society where all children feel valued, respected, and understood. The awareness campaign will have teachers training workshop on inclusive learning, children activities, webinars, podcasts, educational resources to schools tec

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Objective: The objective of the position is to support the Foundation to grow its resources in support of its mission.

Tasks:
• Generate new ideas and business opportunities to increase fundraising.
• Establish ongoing fundraising programmes.
• Research potential donors and foundations to identify and evaluate potential funding sources.
• Recruit other volunteers and donors to the Foundation
• Participate in the ideation, creation and execution of fundraising and marketing events
• Attend meetings, trainings
• Participate in stewardship efforts
• Monitor programme, track, and document all necessary activities.

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Village Capital | Would you like to mentor our Innovation for Ecosystem Restoration 2023 cohort?

The Innovation for Ecosystem Restoration Africa 2023, supported by Moody's Corporation, is an accelerator program that will support 10 entrepreneurs promoting ecosystem restoration by addressing deforestation, land degradation, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity, and adverse climate change, which have emerged as some of the most pressing challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa.

ARTICULATING YOUR BUSINESS MODEL is a virtual session where mentors connect with startups on their business models and provide feedback on:
(1) whether companies have identified the correct key risks in their business models; and on
(2) a strategic challenge companies are facing related to sales, partnerships, or customer acquisition.

SUMMARY
Before you arrive, companies will have mapped their business models and laid out visually the participants on the supplier and customer sides of their model. This is a more free form representation of a business model than the business model canvas but should include many of the same key elements--suppliers, partners, distributors, customers, and end-users.

In small groups with mentors and other companies in the cohort, each team will describe their business model, and receive feedback from the mentors

ROLE REQUIREMENTS
We are looking for volunteers within the Moody's that can offer insight into the process of developing and explaining a business model to understand its strengths and areas of opportunity.
Interest and expertise in the ecosystem restoration space- specifically around deforestation, land degradation, water scarcity, loss of biodiversity, and adverse climate change.
Work experience in least one sub-Saharan African country and or knowledge of the ecosystem.
Have a level of business acumen to be able to provide valuable insights regarding the subject matter.

BEFORE THE SESSION:
-Volunteers will receive a calendar invitation and a Mentor Prep including information about the session and the companies.
-The session will be held in English.

** Volunteers are welcome to participate in one or more program events.

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General	5	n/a	n/a

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Empower African Graduates with Access to Quality Education and Career Mentorship

At Africa of Our Dream Education Initiative, we are passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of young African graduates. We believe that access to quality education is a key driver of progress and empowerment and this is why we have developed the Global Mentorship Program, where you can be the guiding light that opens doors to a brighter future for aspiring African scholars and professionals.

Our Goal and Purpose:
At the heart of our initiative is the unwavering commitment to providing Africans access to quality education. We firmly believe that education is the cornerstone of progress and empowerment and is a value upon which our organization was founded. Through our Global Mentorship Program, we aim to empower young African graduates by connecting them with dedicated mentors who will guide and support them in accessing scholarship opportunities and grants in renowned universities across the UK, Europe, and the US. Additionally, our mentors provide invaluable career guidance to help mentees achieve their professional aspirations.

Why it Matters:
Across Africa, talented and ambitious graduates often face barriers to pursuing higher education at prestigious institutions abroad. These barriers should not hinder their aspirations and by becoming a mentor in our program, you can play a pivotal role in breaking down these barriers and opening doors of opportunity.
Your mentorship will provide young scholars with the resources and guidance they need to craft compelling Statements of Purpose (SOPs), CVs, and other essential documents required by scholarship bodies. Your expertise will help them navigate the intricate application processes, ensuring they stand out in the competitive pool of applicants.

Empowerment Through Mentorship:
As a mentor, you will be a vital source of support and inspiration to your mentees. We offer a unique two-fold mentorship approach, giving mentors the option to choose their area of focus:

Academic-Focused Mentorship: If you have a passion for guiding students through the academic journey and helping them succeed in their studies, you can choose to be an academic-focused mentor. You will provide invaluable assistance to aspiring African scholars, guiding them through the application process and supporting their academic growth.

Career-Focused Mentorship: If you are driven by empowering young African professionals to achieve their career goals, you can choose to be a career-focused mentor. Your mentorship will help mentees define their career aspirations, create strategic plans, and build the skills needed for success.

Make a Difference Today:
By becoming a mentor in our Global Mentorship Program, you have the power to transform lives and contribute to building a generation of empowered African scholars and professionals. Your impact will extend far beyond academic achievements as you become a beacon of hope for the dreams and aspirations of talented individuals across the continent.

Join Us:
Be part of this incredible journey toward educational empowerment and career success. Join us in shaping the future of Africa, one mentorship at a time. Together, let's create a world where access to quality education knows no bounds.

If you are passionate about education, mentorship, and empowering the next generation of African leaders, we welcome you to apply as a mentor in our Global Mentorship Program. Your expertise and guidance will make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of aspiring African scholars and professionals. We look forward to welcoming you to our mentorship family.

Sincerely,
Africa of Dream Education Initiative

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Develop a marketing strategy to achieve higher website traction.

Our goal is to amplify THE YCDP cause and mission, attract more donors, and boost overall growth and impact.

Your Tasks:
- Identify areas of improvement in our current marketing strategy
- Help us develop a marketing calendar
- Nurture potential donors with email marketing

What's needed:
- Background in marketing or business
- Strong copywriting skills
- Knowledge about SEO is a huge plus

Time Required:
- Total duration of the project: three months
- Calendar and hours are flexible and we can shift. We are flexible and can adapt depending on the volunteer’s commitments.

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If you're interested in this role, please apply here: www.caim.org/volunteer/product-director-fosters

We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Director to join our team. This is a unique role that requires a blend of product experience, marketing savviness and desire to own all activities that go into perfecting the experience for one of our key stakeholder groups - fosters. You will oversee a cross-functional team which consists of a Product Manager, UI Designer and Sr. Marketing Manager (who’s also a People Manager). Your 'pod’ will be tasked with deeply understanding the needs of fosters, ensuring we’re marketing to them in the right places with the right content, and crafting beautiful, intuitive designs for our engineers to implement.

What you'll do:

- Develop and execute the strategic vision for products and services that empower fosters to easily browse animals, get connected to rescues and manage their foster animals
- Ownership over hitting certain KPIs around increasing foster sign-ups, the number of completed foster applications and the number of requests to foster animals via our platform
- Manage a cross-functional team, ensuring deep collaboration in order to perfect the end-to-end experience for fosters (from the point of them not knowing who Caim is to being a happy, active user on our platform)
- Interview and onboard new volunteers for your team, as needed
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities in the animal welfare community
- Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle (ideation, launch, monitoring, refining), in collaboration with other teams, such as Engineering
- Oversee design and user experience strategies, ensuring we maintain an intuitive and visually appealing website and web app
- Create and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to Caim and the value we bring to shelters and rescues across the US
- Build relationships with fosters and other stakeholders to gain insights and provide guidance
- Organize user forums and engagement activities to gather feedback for product enhancements

Minumum Requirements:
- 3+ years of product management experience
- Ability to operate from both the 10,000ft view and 1ft view
- Strong understanding of design principles and user experience (UX) best practices
- High level understanding of marketing best practices, in particular around content development and how to develop / implement a cohesive marketing plan in order to attract and retain fosters
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze metrics
- Confident using Google Analytics, Hotjar and/or other similar tools
- Tech savvy, self-motivated and impact driven
- Passionate about animal welfare and the mission of Caim
- Detail-oriented and leave those you work with feeling confident that any task you take on will be done well, delivered on time and completed with little supervision

Preferred Requirements:
- 5+ years of product management experience
- 2+ years of experience in some sort of marketing role
- Experience in the nonprofit sector

About Caim:
Caim is a 501(c)(3) charity that uses technology to help animal rescues save more lives. Our mission is to help the US become a no-kill nation. We do this by helping the 14,000+ shelters and rescues that exist across the US to find new fosters and operate more efficiently. Our platform is free to use and allows people to easily browse animals who need a foster home across different rescues. Once they find an animal they want to foster, we connect them with rescues in their area and provide resources to help them feel more supported on their fostering journey.
We’re a small, volunteer run organization with BIG goals. We’re looking for experienced and committed people to join our team. All of our positions are volunteer (unpaid) and can be done from anywhere. Nearly all internal communication is via Slack and most volunteers work independently when their schedule allows. We aren’t a call heavy organization, but most roles require a weekly or fortnightly one-to-one call with their manager, which is scheduled during PST working hours.

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If you're interested in this role, please apply here: https://www.caim.org/volunteer/head-of-operations

As Head of Operations, you’ll be responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of our operations, including sales operations, human resources, finance and legal. You’ll report directly into our Founder and play an instrumental role in the management of various day-to-day activities and longer term goals. You’ll be managing a team of people, including other people managers. This role requires exceptional leadership abilities, strong organizational skills and a passion for driving efficiency and effectiveness across a business.

What you'll do:

- Develop and implement operational strategies, goals and policies aligned with our nonprofit's mission
- Oversee human resources, finance, legal and sales operations functions
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Monitor and manage the organization's budget and financial performance, working closely with our Fundraising and Program Management teams to provide any necessary details for grant applications
- Handle legal matters, including working with our Legal Counsel to complete solicitation registration in agreed upon statesIdentify and implement process improvements for operational efficiency

Minimum Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in an operational role
- 1+ year of experience managing people
- Excellent leadership, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Financial acumen and budget management expertise
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to understand legal language and requirements so we can remain compliant with solicitation requirements
- Tech savvy, self-motivated and impact driven
- Passionate about animal welfare and the mission of Caim
- Detail-oriented and leave those you work with feeling confident that any task you take on will be done well, delivered on time and completed with little supervision

Preferred Requirements:
- Strong understanding of nonprofit operations across multiple areas
- 5+ years of experience in operations
- 2+ years of experience managing people

About Caim:
Caim is a 501(c)(3) charity that uses technology to help animal rescues save more lives. Our mission is to help the US become a no-kill nation. We do this by helping the 14,000+ shelters and rescues that exist across the US to find new fosters and operate more efficiently. Our platform is free to use and allows people to easily browse animals who need a foster home across different rescues. Once they find an animal they want to foster, we connect them with rescues in their area and provide resources to help them feel more supported on their fostering journey.
We’re a small, volunteer run organization with BIG goals. We’re looking for experienced and committed people to join our team. All of our positions are volunteer (unpaid) and can be done from anywhere. Nearly all internal communication is via Slack and most volunteers work independently when their schedule allows. We aren’t a call heavy organization, but most roles require a weekly or fortnightly one-to-one call with their manager, which is scheduled during PST working hours.