This section will provide you with information about calls for proposals or grants related to disparities or improving cultural and linguistic competence. We will also post any job announcements that are received for positions related to cultural and linguistic competence or related to reducing disparities.
For more information regarding funding and job announcements or to post a job announcement, please contact Mareasa R. Isaacs at NAMBHA at or (301)-941-1834.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Program Director
LGBTQ Issues
New York, New York
Funders for LGBTQ Issues, a national 501(c)(3) organization with offices in New York City, seeks equality and rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people and communities by mobilizing philanthropic resources that advance racial, economic and gender justice.
We are currently seeking a full-time program director with a commitment to our mission and knowledge of philanthropy and LGBTQ issues to fill this important position within the organization. The program director works in partnership with the executive director and director of research and communications to develop and implement organizational goals and programs. This position reports directly to the executive director.
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Communications Director
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center
Washington, D.C.
The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), founded in 1979, is a national organization advancing the interests of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans through leadership development, capacity building, and community empowerment. SEARAC fosters the development of nonprofit organizations led by and for Southeast Asian Americans and serves as a coalition-builder and leader, carries out action-oriented research projects, and strengthens the capacity of community-based organizations such as mutual assistance associations (MAAs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs). We also foster civic engagement among Southeast Asian Americans and represent our communities at the national level in Washington, DC.
Position Summary: The Communications Director is responsible for developing SEARAC’s key communications and marketing campaigns and executing the necessary strategies to increase awareness about SEARAC’s work and the issues SEARAC prioritizes. In addition, the Communications Director will develop public relations materials for the organization and will develop and maintain relationships with media contacts.
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Executive Director
Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations of Philadelphia Inc.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (Concilio), the oldest Latino agency in Philadelphia, is currently seeking a dynamic individual to serve as its Executive Director. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization, reporting directly to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. The organization is seeking a dynamic visionary with a successful fundraising track record who can engage and build consensus among various internal and external stakeholders. The individual should also possess strong operations management and staff development skills.
The Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations was founded on October 1, 1962, by Latino leaders concerned with the many problems facing Philadelphia’s Latino community. It is incorporated as a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation and since its inception has been guided by its mission to ensure that equitable social, educational, health and cultural services are available and affordable to everyone.
Concilio services are located in urban neighborhoods wrestling with issues of race, youth violence, and financial challenges. The Executive Director should possess a deep understanding of the history and dynamics of these neighborhoods, and a strong appreciation for both the resources and challenges that Philadelphia’s children and families face.
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Executive Director/CEO
Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.
Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.(COGI) is a 501(c) (3) health and social service agency in Central Pennsylvania is seeking a full time Executive Director/CEO to oversee all aspects of organizational management. The candidate should have a professional degree and considerable experience in non-profit management and program development. Areas of organizational service delivery focus on substance abuse, violence, public health programming, and workplace wellness initiatives.
We are seeking a dynamic director who can work effectively with public and private funders; motivate and assist staff to reach their full professional potential; and work collaboratively with a regional board of directors. The candidate should have vision to work in a collaborative environment with an academic institution. COGI has a strong history of excellence in service delivery and innovativeness to effectively address societal issues.
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Funding Announcements
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Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children Grant
February 5 -- Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children: This initiative is designed to stimulate research that targets the reduction of health disparities among children. For purposes of this initiative, health disparities apply to children who have limited access to resources and privileges that impact their health. Rather than a singular approach, interventions using a multilevel approach (individual, health system, community, societal) are encouraged. In addition, basic studies designed to further delineate mechanisms/pathways of disparities that lead to the development of interventions are also encouraged. Applications are due February 5, 2010.
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