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Posted On: Feb 04, 2010
The Natural Heritage Institute (NHI) in San Francisco is seeking to immediately hire an experienced water resources technical specialist to develop and implement water resource management innovations in both the California and global settings. NHI utilizes science, economics, policy and law to address today's most pressing freshwater issues. We have a large portfolio of cross-cutting projects that fall into four categories: Water Management: Since its inception, NHI has been a leader in the ...
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Tool
Posted On: Aug 26, 2009
Idealist is partnering with Mozilla (the organization behind the Firefox browser) on their first annual Mozilla Service Week which will match thousands of "techie" volunteers around the world with nonprofits in need of help with IT, web design, programming, blogging, and more.Mozilla Service Week will take place September 14-21, 2009, and organizations are so eager for volunteers that a couple of thousand of them have already posted their opportunities.If you are comfortable with technology a...
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How To
Posted On: Aug 10, 2009
From the Project on Government Oversight:POGO has developed The Art of Congressional Oversight: A User's Guide to Doing It Right as a solution to widespread concerns about the quality and quantity of oversight activities on the Hill.While this handbook is designed to empower congressional staff to tap into the U.S. Congress's numerous oversight powers, it is also a treasure-trove of valuable information for students, political scientists, and the public about how Congress actually operates. T...
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Posted On: Aug 07, 2009
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement surveyed Washington Area nonprofits and developed this assessment of their educational and training needs.
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Posted On: Jul 22, 2009
Deadline Approaching: CNAS Next Generation National Security Leaders ProgramAll eligible candidates are invited to apply As part of its mission to prepare and foster the next generation of national security and defense leaders, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is pleased to announce the launched its Next Generation National Security Leaders Program last month. This is a reminder that all applications for the program are due July 31. The program will gather future nation...
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Posted On: Jul 20, 2009
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund promotes social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. Through its grantmaking, the Fund supports efforts to expand knowledge, clarify values and critical choices, nurture creative expression, and shape public policy. The Fund's programs are intended to develop leaders, strengthen institutions, engage citizens, build community, and foster partnerships that include government, business, and civil society. Respect for cultural dive...
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Posted On: Jul 08, 2009
We're looking for about 20 smart, savvy, and entrepreneurial college students from around the country interested in foreign policy, politics - or just, you know, world peace. Do you know any current college students (former interns, students, etc) or young people on a gap year that would fit the bill? In addition to media and organizing training with top practitioners in their fields, the Student Leadership Summer will offer a series of lunchtime meetings with Global Zero signatorie...
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Blog
Posted On: Jun 16, 2009
By Doug BandowThe United Nations and human rights do not belong in the same sentence. Last Wednesday the UN Human Rights Council praised Cuba's human rights achievements. The Council was far more concerned about the U.S. embargo against Cuba than the Cuban government's brutality towards its own people.The UN long has claimed to represent the greatest aspirations of humanity, running back to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was approved more than six decades ago. But the UN's C...
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Posted On: May 07, 2009
A short introduction to understanding systems from Louise Diamond.
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Posted On: May 07, 2009
A power point overview of the work of the Connect U.S. Fund. Please seek permission before using.
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Posted On: Apr 17, 2009
The Peace and Security Initiative has compiled an extensive list of management and fundraising resources, fundraising trainings, leadership workshops, and other resources for nonprofits coping with the challenges of the economic downturn.
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Posted On: Apr 10, 2009
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) seeks an articulate, innovative and experienced program manager with experience in nuclear disarmament and related national security issues to join PSR as its Director of Security Programs. The Security Program asserts a strong medical voice for the prevention of nuclear war; against the development and use of nuclear weapons; and for a reduction in the role of armed force in US foreign and security policy, emphasizing alternative strategies for co...
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Directory
Posted On: Feb 18, 2009
A list of the key foreign policy-related appointments and potential appointments in the Obama Administration, including source information, updated daily by the Connect U.S. Fund professional staff. The list includes appointments in the following offices, agencies and departments:Agency for International Development (USAID)Central Intelligence AgencyDepartment of AgricultureDepartment of DefenseDepartment of EnergyDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of JusticeDepartment of StateDepartme...
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How To
Posted On: Feb 11, 2009
Many in the PSI network have asked for tips or the ability to share best practices on how to survive this economic downturn. In response to this need, PSI is happy to act as a clearinghouse of tips, best practices, and lessons learned for cutting costs; fundraising; or other methods of effectively dealing with this crisis.
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Posted On: Dec 04, 2008
Hunt Alternatives Fund includes an operating foundation and a private grant making foundation that advance innovative and inclusive approaches to social change at local, national, and global levels.The incumbent of this position reports to the Director of The Initiative for Inclusive Security, a program of Hunt Alternatives Fund in Washington, DC, that advocates for the full participation of all stakeholders, especially women, in peace processes. Responsibilities Policy * Strategically engage...
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Posted On: Dec 04, 2008
Hunt Alternatives Fund includes an operating foundation and a private grant making foundation that advance innovative and inclusive approaches to social change at local, national, and global levels. The incumbent of this position reports to the Director of The Initiative for Inclusive Security, a program of Hunt Alternatives Fund in Washington, DC, that advocates for the full participation of all stakeholders, especially women, in peace processes. Responsibilities * Actively promote efforts...
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Job
Posted On: Oct 14, 2008
Looking for an intellectually curious individual who wants to spend their time learning new things from interesting people, and finding ways to teach them to others. Must strongly believe in the Truman Democratic worldview and mission and want to work in a dynamic environment leading the nation’s only organization training a new generation of progressive national security leaders.
Duties would include:
• Delving into the curriculum for each of our training programs, improv...
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Posted On: Aug 26, 2008
We would like to alert you to a new Open Society Institute (OSI) fellowship to support outstanding journalists, activists, scholars, policy experts and others to work on projects that inspire public debate and shape policy. The Open Society Fellowship is open to professionals from around the world and focuses on four areas: National Security and the Open Society; Citizenship, Membership and Marginalization; Strategies and Tools for Advocacy and Citizen Engagement; and Understanding Authoritar...
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Job
Posted On: Jul 21, 2008
Green Media Toolshed seeks a full-time Office Assistant to work in our DC office to manage the organization's administrative processes. The Office Assistant is responsible for the administrative day-to-day activities of a nonprofit organization with a growing staff. Responsibilities include maintaining the office in an efficient and professional manner and assisting the Associate Director with financial, clerical and administrative tasks. A full job description can be viewed at
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Website
Posted On: Jun 18, 2008
The Stanley Foundation generated a list of resources focusing on the interconnectedness of today's global challenges and the leadership role the U.S. plays in today's global affairs.
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