Strengthening the Black Community in Greater Washington
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Get Your Rest Dr. Dot (A Personal Tribute by Rubie Coles)
Today’s blog is a personal tribute to Dr. Dorothy Height from BPA Board Member Rubie Coles, Associate Director and Program Director, Poverty, The Moriah Fund, Washington, DC. Dr. Height will be laid to rest this morning at the National Cathedral. I am tired. You are tired. Everyone I know is tired. Dorothy Height was not tired. How [...]
Job: Part-Time Membership Coordinator, Black Philanthropic Alliance
We’re excited to announce that BPA is looking for a Part-Time Membership Coordinator to help us manage membership and administration! This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about the workings of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and well-organized person interested in philanthropy and black community issues to work with [...]
Leadership Diversity – There is Hope
BPA’s weeklong salon on nonprofit racial diversity concludes with a guest post from an African American nonprofit consultant. Leadership Diversity – There is Hope by Alexandria V. Taylor, consultant at CommunityChange Consulting When thinking about the diversity in leadership positions in the non-profit sector, I have the tendency to look at organizations for which I have [...]
Donors and Funders Should Help Build the Pipeline
BPA’s weeklong salon on nonprofit racial diversity continues with a guest post from a consultant of color. Donors and Funders Should Help Build the Pipeline by Joe Brown, human resources and management consultant to nonprofits at Slope Resources and Taproot Foundation volunteer As it often does, my social media stream today produced an interesting confluence: BPA’s [...]
Job: Public Policy Manager, Metro TeenAIDS
Metro TeenAIDS (MTA) is hiring for one full time Public Policy Manager. This position will meet with, educate and work to influence district and federal elected officials to support MTA public policies and priorities. Working with our community and coalition partners, the Public Policy Manager will report to the Executive Director. See attached job description for more information [...]
Job: Case Manager, Capitol Hill Group Ministry
Case Manager (Full-Time) Capitol Hill Group Ministry Shelter Plus Care Permanent Housing Program Program Description: The Case Manager for CHGM’s Shelter Plus Care Program works with at-risk families to lead healthy lives through services that include case management, community referral linkages, substance abuse prevention, maintenance of mental health issues, and long term life skills building. Responsibilities [...]
April 17: Freedom Family Day (MD)
On behalf of the Prince George’s African American Museum: Freedom Family Day Saturday, April 17, 2010 11am-3pm Gallery 110 @ The Gateway Arts Center 3901 Rhode Island Avenue Brentwood, MD 20722 The Celebration includes… Freedom: Contemporary African American Quilt Art An exhibition featuring the work of the Uhuru Quilters Guild 11:00am-1:00pm Hand Quilting Demo & [...]
April 18: Fatherhood and Men’s Health Panel – A Healthy Baby Begins with Two (DC)
The Office of Minority Health host Fatherhood and Men’s Health Panels for Minority Health Month April is Minority Health Month, and this year’s theme is Man Up for Your Health! Healthy Men Move Our Communities Forward to emphasize the need for men to take care of their health and the health of their families. Award winning [...]
Jobs: Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative
The Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative has 2 positions currently available. Descriptions can be found here: Finance Manager - http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/371517-101 Workforce Development Director - http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/372048-172 Please contact Amanda Wright at awright@chsfsc.org for more information!