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Family Development Coordinator

Overall Description: Responsible for waitlist, enrollment, reassessment and family supports.

Responsibilities: 

– Enroll and appropriately place children who qualify for child care
– Assist with recruitment and maintain waitlist for child care 
– Assist with arranging transportation services for children
– Enter financial information into the CCFA system full day slots in the West
– Complete reassessments as they are due
– Maintain communication with DCF social workers for supportive slots. Share information received as needed with – -Head Start FSC’s, FCC and School Age      Coordinator on shared family members

Qualifications:

– Degree in Early Childhood, Human Services or related field and two years’ work experience in child care and/or case management. A combination of a   CDA and work experience may be substituted for degree. 
– Access to reliable transportation
– Dependable and Flexible
– Able to maintain confidentiality
– Ability to work with other adults and children
– Willingness to attend job related trainings
– Ability to follow directions
– Exhibit cultural sensitivity
– Bi-lingual staff must be able to speak, write and read in two languages, and assist with translations as necessary.
– Fulfillment of all specific health and safety requirements (staff physical every two years, with evidence of Mantoux and MMR test, OSHA, first aid and CPR)
– Must have a suitable Background Record Check (BCR)
– Must be in good physical and mental health and be able to lift children and/or work related equipment, walk, bend, sit on floor and climb stairs
– Follow MOC policies and procedures as described in the Staff – Handbook and Personnel Policies as well as the Head Start – Program Performance Standards and Dept. of Early Education and Care regulations 

 

MOC is an equal opportunity employer. 

Community Engagement Specialist

About GSEMA

We’re Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA). For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has given girls the necessary tools to lead, break barriers, and create positive change. Today, Girl Scouts’ powerful all-girl space fosters collaboration over competition, and inspires girls to go beyond dreaming to actual doing. During this pivotal time in our history, there has never been a better time to be a Girl Scout. We work with all our team members to increase the visibility of the Council’s programs and services, diversify and expand our girl and adult volunteer membership, and continue to educate, inspire, empower, and unite more and more girls across eastern Massachusetts. We offer amazing opportunities for forward-thinking, talented individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in girls’ lives!

GSEMA’s newest job opening is for the full-time position of Community Engagement Specialist. Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement, this position is currently remote. After COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, the Community Engagement Specialist will also travel within communities served and at designated GSEMA offices and properties as needed.

The Community Engagement Specialist is responsible for developing and executing effective outreach strategies in greater Boston, including all of Suffolk County, and parts of Middlesex County – where more barriers to participation may exist – by expanding the reach of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls within these identified communities. The Community Engagement Specialist is a results-driven, sales oriented professional with strong lead generation skills who will execute effective recruitment strategies. This position is responsible for increasing participation and the accessibility of Girl Scouts to the community through the recruitment and formation of new volunteer-led troops and through the formation and support of Girl Scout troops facilitated GSEMA staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Recruit new girl and adult members to grow membership within & outside region through recruitment tactics which include recruitment and community events, community outreach & troop formation meetings to form new troops. 

2.     Design and implement a comprehensive plan for new girl and adult membership growth in focus areas by researching market data membership trends, and other pertinent information. 

3.     Track outreach efforts and communication in the membership database (Salesforce).

4.     Utilize knowledge of social media platforms to develop online marketing campaigns to effectively promote recruitment events, and council initiatives. Create and facilitate online LIVE recruitment campaigns through use of social media platforms or video conferencing technologies.
5.     Develop and cultivate partnerships with community youth-serving organizations, agencies and leaders, educators, faith-based institutions to increase awareness of and participation in the Girl Scout program.

Education, Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 
  • Work experience in membership sales, community organizing, sales, or other relevant/transferable experience. 
  • Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to race, ethnicity/culture, religion, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or differing abilities.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software; adept at utilizing social networking; experience using Salesforce or demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with new technology. 
  • Strong public relations skills and ability to develop community collaborations; able to relate well to both adults and children. 
  • Bilingual skill is preferred.
  • Must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing. 
  • Capacity to, independently and as part of a team, plan, organize and prioritize work, while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Must have access to reliable transportation to perform the duties of the job. Travel 60% within your region and 10% outside the region.
  • Requires transporting supplies to a variety of partners; ability to lift and manipulate up to 15 pounds
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and be willing to travel throughout the council footprint. 

Work Environment:  This is a remote position with work from home, in communities served and at designated GSEMA offices or properties as needed.

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to lift and manipulate up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • May involve prolonged periods of sitting or working on a computer.

Travel Required:  Travel 60% within a designated region and 10% outside the region.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

To learn more about our council, visit: www.gsema.org

 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts offers a competitive benefits package including generous paid time off, health and dental insurance, training opportunities, and much more.

Can’t wait to join our team? To apply, submit your resume and cover letter with salary expectations by visiting:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=705611aa-2189-4583-8365-8f033635d865&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=405240&lang=en_US&source=CC4

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for all girls. The threads of diversity and inclusion are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence and character.

We hold firm in our belief that a culture of diversity and inclusion promotes unity, creates personal and professional growth opportunities for our employees, and supports safety and transformation for our volunteers and girls of all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion is more than an initiative; it’s a set of shared values that defines the fabric of our mission.

Socially Responsible Mutual Fund Finance Manager for Green Century

Green Century Capital Management Inc. 

Environmentally Responsible Mutual Funds Finance Manager 

Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) is the administrator of the Green Century Funds, the first family of fossil fuel free, responsible, and diversified mutual funds in the United States.  For nearly 30 years, Green Century has been the standard bearer of responsible investing, and no other mutual fund can match our environmental and public health impact. Green Century provides individuals and institutions a way to save for the future while protecting the environment. 100% percent the net profits of managing the Green Century Funds belong to our nonprofit owners.

Green Century was started and is owned by nine nonprofit organizations that are part of a network that share a vision of a better world, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to social change. Green Century’s nonprofit owners and partners include U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Green Corps, and the National Environmental Law Center and encompass 400-plus staff. We tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our country today, such as delivering clean air, clean water and a livable climate to the next generation; transforming our energy and transportation systems for the 21st century; growing food in ways that leave both people and the planet healthier; and responding to the worst public health crisis in a century.

Green Century manages three fossil fuel free mutual funds that have grown to more than $850 million in assets. 

Green Century is seeking a Finance Manager to work closely with our entire team on financial, operational, technological, and compliance support for Green Century Capital Management and the Green Century Funds. In this position, you would be a critical contributor to the continued growth and success of the Funds. Opportunities for advancement are available. Extensive training in mutual fund administration and operations will be provided. 

Job Description 

The Green Century Finance Manager will work closely with all levels of staff and report to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations. Representative responsibilities include various aspects of mutual fund operations, administration and compliance.

  • Conduct business planning and financial analysis 
  • Monitor and work with select service providers of the Funds, including fund administration, fund accounting, and shareholder services 
  • Implement policies and procedures in response to regulatory or industry changes 
  • Analyze the Funds’ past and prospective growth opportunities; manage special projects especially in the area of data analytics. 
  • Trouble-shoot and improve our Client Relationship Management (CRM) tools 
  • Work in support of our Chief Compliance Officer to review and update policies and procedures 
  • Provide organizational administrative support 

Qualifications 

Candidates for this position should have at least 3-4 years professional experience, including at least 2 years of mutual funds experience. This could include (but is not limited to) working for a socially responsible business, a financial services or consulting company, or for a nonprofit or the government. 

  • Demonstrated excellent quantitative skills 
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Client Relationship Management tools is a plus 
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within and across teams
  • Experience with one or more of the following: project management, financial management, work with complex information and data, and/or information systems implementation 
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects

Location 

Boston, MA. For the foreseeable future, all of our staff are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compensation & Benefits 

Target annual compensation for this position is set on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees of the successful candidate. Green Century Capital Management offers a competitive benefits package. 

To Apply 

Please apply at:

https://workforprogress.org/apply/gc-finance-manager/?utm_source=massachusetts-nonprofit-network&utm_medium=web-ad&utm_campaign=GCCMspring2021&utm_term=316&utm_content=Socially-Responsible-Mutual-Fund-Finance-Manager-for-Green-Century

 Please specify Finance Manager in your cover letter. For more information, please visit

 

 

Green Century Capital Management is a part of The Public Interest Network. The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply:

https://publicinterestnetwork.org/core-values.html?utm_source=massachusetts-nonprofit-network&utm_medium=web-ad&utm_campaign=GCCMspring2021&utm_term=316&utm_content=Socially-Responsible-Mutual-Fund-Finance-Manager-for-Green-Century

 

Green Century Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer. 

Finance Manager for Green Century

Green Century Capital Management Inc. 

Environmentally Responsible Mutual Funds Finance Manager 

Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) is the administrator of the Green Century Funds, the first family of fossil fuel free, responsible, and diversified mutual funds in the United States.  For nearly 30 years, Green Century has been the standard bearer of responsible investing, and no other mutual fund can match our environmental and public health impact. Green Century provides individuals and institutions a way to save for the future while protecting the environment. 100% percent the net profits of managing the Green Century Funds belong to our nonprofit owners.

Green Century was started and is owned by nine nonprofit organizations that are part of a network that share a vision of a better world, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to social change. Green Century’s nonprofit owners and partners include U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Green Corps, and the National Environmental Law Center and encompass 400-plus staff. We tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our country today, such as delivering clean air, clean water and a livable climate to the next generation; transforming our energy and transportation systems for the 21st century; growing food in ways that leave both people and the planet healthier; and responding to the worst public health crisis in a century.

Green Century manages three fossil fuel free mutual funds that have grown to more than $850 million in assets. 

Green Century is seeking a Finance Manager to work closely with our entire team on financial, operational, technological, and compliance support for Green Century Capital Management and the Green Century Funds. In this position, you would be a critical contributor to the continued growth and success of the Funds. Opportunities for advancement are available. Extensive training in mutual fund administration and operations will be provided. 

Job Description 

The Green Century Finance Manager will work closely with all levels of staff and report to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations. Representative responsibilities include various aspects of mutual fund operations, administration and compliance.

  • Conduct business planning and financial analysis
  • Monitor and work with select service providers of the Funds, including fund administration, fund accounting, and shareholder services
  • Implement policies and procedures in response to regulatory or industry changes 
  • Analyze the Funds’ past and prospective growth opportunities; manage special projects especially in the area of data analytics. 
  • Trouble-shoot and improve our Client Relationship Management (CRM) tools 
  • Work in support of our Chief Compliance Officer to review and update policies and procedures 
  • Provide organizational administrative support 

Qualifications 

Candidates for this position should have at least 3-4 years professional experience, including at least 2 years of mutual funds experience. This could include (but is not limited to) working for a socially responsible business, a financial services or consulting company, or for a nonprofit or the government. 

  • Demonstrated excellent quantitative skills 
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Client Relationship Management tools is a plus 
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within and across teams
  • Experience with one or more of the following: project management, financial management, work with complex information and data, and/or information systems implementation 
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects

Location 

Boston, MA. For the foreseeable future, all of our staff are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compensation & Benefits 

Target annual compensation for this position is set on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees of the successful candidate. Green Century Capital Management offers a competitive benefits package. 

To Apply 

Please apply at:

https://workforprogress.org/apply/?pos=Finance+Manager&org=Green+Century+Funds&id=316&utm_source=massachusetts-nonprofit-network&utm_medium=web-ad&utm_campaign=GCCMspring2021&utm_term=316&utm_content=Finance-Manager-for-Green-Century

Please specify Finance Manager in your cover letter. For more information, please visit

 

Green Century Capital Management is a part of The Public Interest Network. The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply:

https://publicinterestnetwork.org/core-values.html?utm_source=massachusetts-nonprofit-network&utm_medium=web-ad&utm_campaign=GCCMspring2021&utm_term=316&utm_content=Finance-Manager-for-Green-Century

 

Green Century Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer. 

What we learned about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in 2020 and how to improve in 2021

Feb2021MNNBlogPostSharedSector-minBy YW Boston

Recently, David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist, shared an article explaining why the current models used to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) aren’t working. In the article, Brooks explains how bias trainings, although conducted with good intent, “don’t reduce discrimination” for several reasons. Study after study has shown that racial diversity training does not accomplish the task for which it is intended and, at times, is even counterproductive. Some of the reasons behind this, as laid out by Brooks and as the year 2020 has demonstrated, include that:

  1. “Short-term educational interventions, in general, do not change people.”
  2. Training can activate stereotypes in people’s minds rather than eliminate them.
  3. Training can make people complacent.
  4. Mandatory trainings make many White participants feel left out, angry, and resentful, actually decreasing their support for workplace diversity.
  5. People don’t like to be told what to think and may rebel if they feel that they are being pressured to think a certain way.
  6. Training models of “teaching people to be good” are based on the illusion that you can change people’s minds and behaviors solely by presenting them with new thoughts and information.

At YW Boston, we agree with Brooks’ main point: addressing, reducing, and ultimately eliminating intrinsic biases requires more than one 2-hour training. One-time trainings alone do not and will not suffice in bringing about the systemic changes that we need to address organizational inequities.

Through our work with nonprofit organizations looking to advance DE&I, YW Boston has found that we must not conclude that trainings aren’t helpful altogether. Instead, it’s important to ask, what is a more effective way to bring about social change in the workplace?

Brooks suggests that we need permanent physical integration, not trainings. At YW Boston, we believe that there must be multi-level interventions for true organizational change to occur. Driving real change towards a more inclusive and equitable workplace requires both continuous training and intentional policies and practices that can address the structural barriers to permanent physical integration.

For this reason, our InclusionBoston model addresses inequities at the micro (individual), meso (interpersonal), and macro (institutional) levels. Through a long-term organizational partnership, YW Boston provides formative and summative assessments, root-cause analysis of organizational strengths and challenges, and delivery of a five-part dialogue series that develops shared knowledge, trust, and skills in all participants—all of which are prerequisites to creating sustainable change within an organization. Using the knowledge and trust the cohort builds through the YW Boston-facilitated sessions; participants develop an action plan to address DEI challenges within their organization.

While we agree with Brooks that our current model of social change is fractured, we don’t want to lose some of its valuable elements. Trainings are not the cause of the fracture and are not insufficient unto themselves, but rather the manner in which trainings are conducted–either ad hoc or without proper guidance–that render them ineffective for the broad changes we need as a business ecosystem and society at large.

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About YW Boston

As the first YWCA in the nation, YW Boston has been at the forefront of advancing equity for over 150 years. Through our DE&I services—InclusionBoston and LeadBoston—as well as our advocacy work and youth programming, we help individuals and organizations change policies, practices, attitudes, and behaviors with a goal of creating more inclusive environments where women, people of color, and especially women of color can succeed.

As part of that work, we are helping organizations prioritize Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and become socially connected while staying physically distant. During this time, YW Boston is providing organizations with digital workshops and resources to help them better understand the challenges faced by their employees. For more information, please contact Sheera Bornstein at sheera@ywboston.org.

Director of Engaged Community Research, King Boston

The Boston Foundation believes that one of the great strengths of the Greater Boston community is the rich diversity of its residents in race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age and physical abilities. The Foundation seeks to enhance and support that diversity, not only by its grant making, but also by adopting and implementing employment policies and practices designed to recognize and respond to such diversity.
The Boston Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experience. 
All applications should be submitted online. Go to https://www.tbf.org/who-we-are/careers and select “Director of Engaged Community Research, King Boston” to complete our online application process.

 

Job Description

Title: Director of Engaged Community Research

Department: Philanthropy Group, King Boston

Reports To: Deputy Director, King Boston

FLSA Classification: Exempt  FTE: 1

Supervises: None

 
Position Summary:

The Director of Engaged Community Research serves as an integral research leader for the organization, working with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to shape and execute King Boston’s research, evaluation, archival, and community data vision. The position is primarily responsible for co-establishing, managing, and implementing the organization’s community-engaged research and data collection efforts. This position works with cross-sector partners to develop research projects and reports and assists organizational leadership in the development and execution of King Boston’s research, policy and advocacy agenda.

 
The Director of Engaged Community Research must be adept at research, analysis, and partnership building and possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. This person must be organized, a problem solver, self-directed, and demonstrate leadership and initiative, while also being a committed team player. The position requires political savvy, a keen understanding of significant research and public research issues facing the city/state, and strong leadership and project management skills.

 
Essential Functions:

Research Coordination 

  • Builds and leads the development of King Boston’s research agendas and accompanying work plans, working in conjunction with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, King Boston Advisory Board members, and cross-sector partners;
  • Defines King Boston standards for qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation;
  • Designs and manages research projects including, but not limited to, the Equity Statement Project, local racial equity data indicators, and the King Center Annual Report;
  • Develops and maintains systems to support research coordination and goals. Manages the research process and keeps products on track for release dates determined in partnership with King Boston leadership;
  • Creates research reports and fact sheets and reviews other materials such as blogs, testimony, and   talking points as needed; and
  • Identifies new research and analysis opportunities to develop the King Boston research agenda further.

 

Public Research and Advocacy

  • Provides technical assistance and support when the need is identified and/or requested;
  • Assists in developing and executing King Boston’s advocacy and legislative agenda; and
  • Leads community-engaged research in support of King Boston’s advocacy efforts.

 

External Partnership Development and Support

  • Takes a leadership role in work with partner organizations around crucial and timely research issues; 
  • Develop and facilitate relationships with institutions of higher education to work on joint projects and learn from and inform the work of other anti-racist scholars; and
  • Serves as a leading resource and liaison to local, state, and national partner organizations.

 

Other Duties

  • Provides technical and other assistance for other King Boston staff members in general and newly hired research staff;
  • Participates in various King Boston internal meetings, including program planning, resource utilization, and scheduling;
  • Performs other duties as assigned related to King Boston’s mission or to support coalition partners, funders, or other stakeholders; and
  • Individuals assigned to this position may perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Preparation, Knowledge, Previous Experience:

  • Social Science Doctoral Degree or equivalent experience;
  • 5-7+ years working in a related field or research; and
  • Able to build partnerships and communicate clearly with diverse communities.

 

Skills, Abilities, Competencies:

Strategic Leadership and Agility

  • Able to articulate a clear vision of the research agenda and goals that are shared by leadership and staff;
  • Anticipates trending issues and potential opportunities and consequences accurately;
  • Able to manage complex and occasionally shifting timelines; and
  • Works constructively with King Boston leadership and board.

 

Quantitative/Qualitative/Mixed Methods Skills

  • Knowledgeable in Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods;
  • Analyzes and clearly documents data to make comparisons and draw conclusions;
  • Identifies cause and effect relationships to solve complex problems;
  • Identifies opportunities to visualize data and/or present analysis creatively to expand potential reach and impact;
  • Working knowledge and/or willing to gain new knowledge of archives; and 
  • Understanding of new and emerging methods in researching and evaluating complex systems and issues in the field of racial equity and justice.

 

Written Communications and Editing

  • Prepares written documentation to transfer technical information about concepts, situations, products, services, or results to diverse audiences;
  • Prepares data-based research reports for diverse audiences; and
  • Can organize, express, and communicate ideas in a clear, succinct, accurate manner.

 

Other:

  • Passion for racial and economic justice;
  • Commitment to contributing to an overall organizational culture; 
  • Capacity to integrate into all functional areas while autonomously leading one’s work;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet organizational deadlines;
  • Ability to work with evolving priorities and timelines;
  • Ability to balance attention to process, results and relationships as a facilitative leader;
  • Demonstrated ability to build, nurture and facilitate diverse and democratic partnerships; and
  • Proficient in Google applications (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

  • Ability to work at a computer station for long periods of time; and
  • Remote position, must be able to work remotely and/or in a site to be assigned.

 

The content is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. It is not intended to constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants and position incumbents, who are or become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act or applicable state law, must be able to perform the essential functions of the job (including those listed above) either with or without reasonable accommodation. If any, reasonable accommodation will be determined by management in consultation with the employee on a case-by-case basis.

This job description is intended to be general and may be revised from time to time. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time.

 

2021 Regional Meetings

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The theme of the 2021 Regional Meetings is, “Stronger Together: Regional Dialogues”. The meetings will cover policy updates of importance to the sector, review the new and expanded MNN services and programs, provide regional nonprofit data and updates, guided conversations by regional leaders, and will include time for moderated virtual networking for attendees to share best practices and to begin collaborating on issues important to the health of the sector and their regions. We hope that the conversations that emerge both within and after these meetings will help us become stronger together.

At each meeting, regional infographics will be shared. These graphics share facts about nonprofits in their specific region, while detailing how much the sector contributes to the community and the economy. Following the meeting, all materials, the meeting recording, and the slides will be sent to all those who register.

Regional Meetings are free and open to all nonprofits. Please register to receive the Zoom link. You can find your regional meeting below:

2021 Regional Meetings

  • Northeast Regional Meeting – Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 8:30-10:00 am on Zoom. Presented with the Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell and sponsored by the Massachusetts CORE Plan. Watch the recording here.
  • Central Regional Meeting – Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass/Metrowest and sponsored by the Massachusetts CORE Plan. Watch the recording here. 
  • Berkshires Regional Meeting – Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with the Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires and sponsored by the Massachusetts CORE Plan. Watch the recording here.
  • MetroWest Regional Meeting – Wednesday, April 14, 2021, from 11:30-1:00 pm on Zoom. Presented with the MetroWest Nonprofit Network. Watch the recording here. 
  • Greater Boston Regional Meeting – Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with The Boston Foundation and sponsored by the Massachusetts CORE Plan. Watch the recording here.
  • Southeast Regional Meeting – Wednesday, May 12, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with the United Way of Greater New Bedford and sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal. Watch the recording here.
  • Cape & Islands Regional Meeting – Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 am on Zoom. Presented with the Cotuit Center for the Arts. Watch the recording here.

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The Massachusetts CORE Plan is sponsoring the Northeast, Central, Berkshires, and Greater Boston Regional Meetings.

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Comcast NBCUniversal is sponsoring the Southeast Regional Meeting.

Finance Manager for Green Century

Green Century Capital Management Inc. 

Environmentally Responsible Mutual Funds Finance Manager 

Green Century Capital Management (Green Century) is the administrator of the Green Century Funds, the first family of fossil fuel free, responsible, and diversified mutual funds in the United States.  For nearly 30 years, Green Century has been the standard bearer of responsible investing, and no other mutual fund can match our environmental and public health impact. Green Century provides individuals and institutions a way to save for the future while protecting the environment. 100% percent the net profits of managing the Green Century Funds belong to our nonprofit owners.

Green Century was started and is owned by nine nonprofit organizations that are part of a network that share a vision of a better world, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to social change. Green Century’s nonprofit owners and partners include U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Green Corps, and the National Environmental Law Center and encompass 400-plus staff. We tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our country today, such as delivering clean air, clean water and a livable climate to the next generation; transforming our energy and transportation systems for the 21st century; growing food in ways that leave both people and the planet healthier; and responding to the worst public health crisis in a century.

Green Century manages three fossil fuel free mutual funds that have grown to more than $850 million in assets. 

Green Century is seeking a Finance Manager to work closely with our entire team on financial, operational, technological, and compliance support for Green Century Capital Management and the Green Century Funds. In this position, you would be a critical contributor to the continued growth and success of the Funds. Opportunities for advancement are available. Extensive training in mutual fund administration and operations will be provided. 

Job Description 

The Green Century Finance Manager will work closely with all levels of staff and report to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations. Representative responsibilities include various aspects of mutual fund operations, administration and compliance.

  • Conduct business planning and financial analysis 
  • Monitor and work with select service providers of the Funds, including fund administration, fund accounting, and shareholder services 
  • Implement policies and procedures in response to regulatory or industry changes 
  • Analyze the Funds’ past and prospective growth opportunities; manage special projects especially in the area of data analytics. 
  • Trouble-shoot and improve our Client Relationship Management (CRM) tools 
  • Work in support of our Chief Compliance Officer to review and update policies and procedures 
  • Provide organizational administrative support 

Qualifications 

Candidates for this position should have at least 3-4 years professional experience, including at least 2 years of mutual funds experience. This could include (but is not limited to) working for a socially responsible business, a financial services or consulting company, or for a nonprofit or the government. 

  • Demonstrated excellent quantitative skills 
  • Computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Client Relationship Management tools is a plus 
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within and across teams
  • Experience with one or more of the following: project management, financial management, work with complex information and data, and/or information systems implementation 
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and the ability to oversee significant projects

Location 

Boston, MA. For the foreseeable future, all of our staff are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compensation & Benefits 

Target annual compensation for this position is set on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with the relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees of the successful candidate. Green Century Capital Management offers a competitive benefits package. 

To Apply 

Please apply at:

https://workforprogress.org/apply/gc-finance-manager/?utm_source=massachusetts-nonprofit-network&utm_medium=web-ad&utm_campaign=GCCMspring2021&utm_term=316&utm_content=Finance-Manager-for-Green-Century

Please specify Finance Manager in your cover letter. For more information, please visit

 

Green Century Capital Management is a part of The Public Interest Network. The Public Interest Network operates and supports organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world and a strategic approach to social change. Click here for things you should know about our network when you apply:

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Green Century Capital Management is an equal opportunity employer. 

How Nonprofits Can Foster More Meaningful Virtual Engagement With Their Employees

By YW Boston

2020 was a year that many nonprofits experienced a new and unexpected transition into partially remote or completely remote work. As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic and grapple with increasing social unrest, including the recent violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, it is as important as ever to prioritize practicing empathy with our employees and colleagues. As we begin the year 2021, it’s important for organizations to re-examine their expectations for employees to continue conducting business as usual. Leaders must allow time for employees to process the impact of such uncertainty in their lives. When having any work-related virtual meetings, nonprofit leaders and supervisors can adjust their practices to foster more meaningful virtual engagement. Keeping employees engaged in online spaces is critical to staying socially connected while physically distant. Here are some things to consider when interacting with your employees using digital mediums.

Redefine (virtual) employee engagement

Employee engagement has transformed in the virtual space. First, let’s define what we mean by “virtual engagement.” Virtual engagement refers to all and any employee interactions that occur online, whether those are “live” and synchronous, such as video conference or voice call, or asynchronous, such as chat or emails.

Account for, and normalize, distractions

In the online realm, active and passive engagement appear a bit differently. It’s important not to confuse passive engagement with active resistance. While someone may have their camera off during a video call, for instance, that does not mean they are not fully engaged. As employees juggle new variables such as sharing their remote workspaces, increased caregiving responsibilities, and other challenges arising from working remotely during a pandemic and political crisis, employers must remain flexible and empathetic during this time.

Continuously gauge engagement and adjust accordingly

Measuring virtual engagement is a necessary step for readjusting and making modifications that will improve the quality of your interactions. As a meeting facilitator, check in with participants to see how they are feeling, what their energy level is like, and to learn whether they feel prepared for the meeting or virtual presentation they are about to participate in. If you are providing new information, be sure to check for understanding. And at the end of the meeting, check in again to see if people’s disposition or feelings have changed, and to see if they want to provide any feedback. Make note of your own observations, such as how many people participated, how often did people participate, did anyone seem to dominate the conversation, and so on.

Practice and improve your virtual facilitation skills

As a leader or supervisor, you have a responsibility to foster more meaningful engagement during virtual meetings. It’s a good practice to familiarize yourself with virtual platforms before facilitating or participating in a meeting. As much as possible, avoid troubleshooting during a meeting or presentation. If necessary, host a practice run, review a tutorial, or identify a virtual assistant who can help you. You must also commit to facilitation and be present by minimizing as many distractions as possible. Turn off email and other notifications, silence your phone, maximize the virtual meeting to full screen, etc. Practice active listening. Acknowledge people when they speak, make “eye contact” by looking at your webcam, nod or provide reaffirmations via chat, etc.

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About YW Boston

As the first YWCA in the nation, YW Boston has been at the forefront of advancing equity for over 150 years. Through our DE&I services—InclusionBoston and LeadBoston—as well as our advocacy work and youth programming, we help individuals and organizations change policies, practices, attitudes, and behaviors with a goal of creating more inclusive environments where women, people of color, and especially women of color can succeed.

As part of that work, we are helping organizations prioritize Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and become socially connected while staying physically distant. During this time, YW Boston is providing organizations with digital workshops and resources to help them better understand the challenges faced by their employees. For more information, please contact Sheera Bornstein at sheera@ywboston.org.

Division Director – Central Massachusetts

Family Continuity is seeking a Division Director to lead our workforce in a fast paced, innovative clinical setting in Central Massachusetts. This is a multi-faceted role combining strategic vision, program development, staff management, and operational and fiscal responsibility. The Division Director will provide overall leadership for current service delivery and will pursue new opportunities to expand our impact and effectiveness. They will work closely with our funders and community partners to build sustainable financial resources for the division. They will also lead a team that is committed to collaboration and growth, and providing services in a way that builds on strengths and wellness.

Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve overall wellness through counseling, support, education and making connections to community.

This is evidenced by our quality work with clients and a strong commitment to our employees. Family Continuity is an equal opportunity employer. We are actively seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities and those with lived experience.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Division Director provides clinical, fiscal and administrative oversight for the provision of behavioral health and social services to people in the local Worcester & Whitinsville areas of Central MA. Family Continuity provides services in a variety of office, home-based and community settings. This position may be headquartered in one of these two sites.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in a related human service field from an accredited college/university
  • An LICSW or recognized Massachusetts independent clinical license
  • Five years’ experience in behavioral health counseling and providing community and family-based treatment services
  • Five years’ supervisory/leadership/management experience
  • Clinical knowledge of both mental health and substance abuse services
  • Experience working with a broad range of populations in a clinical environment as well as working with quality assurance systems, managed care entities, state agencies, etc.
  • Experience with program design, development, implementation and management
  • Experience with budgetary processes and fiscal oversight of programs
  • Experience with quality measures and oversight
  • Experience with CBHI and associated services
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel between Worcester and Whitinsville sites as well as attend meetings across the state
  • Computer proficiency
  • Shared administrator on call responsibilities
  • Work in collaboration with the CFO and CEO regarding overall direction of the agency

Benefits

At Family Continuity, our most valued asset is our people. An investment in our employees is an investment in our success. That’s why we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive, value-driven benefits package that promotes health, enhances work/life balance, and provides stability for our employees and their family members, now and into the future. We’re proud to say that our benefits packet ranks as one of the most robust among nonprofits providing our employees with a variety of options allowing them to choose what works best for them.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Generous Paid Time Off package
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • CPR / First Aid / Safety/ Narcan Training

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our employees and clients safe we are following CDC cleaining, social distancing and mask wearing guidelines as well as following the State’s business opening guidelines.

Education: Master’s (Required)

Experience:

  • provision of community and family-based treatment services: 5 years (Required)
  • Supervising Experience: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification: LICSW, LMHC, LMFT or other independent license in MA (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations