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SUMMARY:Room Available in Christian Intentional Community (Roxbury)
DESCRIPTION:One bedroom available in an Episcopal-affiliated intentional community in Egleston Square\, dedicated to rhythms of relationship\, service\, and prayer. The house is close to the Orange Line and the South West Corridor Bike Path\, and is fully of really awesome people. \nThe house is largely queer-identified\, and potential housemates who face systemic housing oppression are given priority. You don’t need to be Episcopalian to join\, but our approach to community draws from quakers\, monasticism\, and other Christian traditions\, so an interest in Christianity is helpful. \nRent is $750-$850 depending on income. All ages welcome. \nContact isaac@bostoncambridgemissionhub.org with questions\, or see bostoncambridgemissionhub.org for more details!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/room-available-in-christian-intentional-community-roxbury/2017-12-30/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Isaac Everett":MAILTO:isaac@bostoncambridgemissionhub.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171005
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SUMMARY:Position Opening:  Imago Dei Fund Managing Partner
DESCRIPTION:Background \nThe Imago Dei Fund (“IDF”) is a private grant-making foundation that dedicates its resources to bringing about a more just\, free\, and sustainable world. Founded in 2009 by Emily and Ross Jones\, IDF has established itself in the philanthropic landscape as a faith-inspired foundation working across faith and secular lines to fund social change\, to enter into partnerships that expand the impact of the Foundation’s philanthropic investments\, and to catalyze movements that are transforming the deeper roots of injustice and working to restore wholeness to our world. \nIDF is seeking to build out a more robust internal team in order to deepen and broaden the impact within the larger movements/sectors where it funds. To this end\, IDF will be utilizing a “partnership” organizational structure to segment its grant-making with lead Program Partners overseeing and proactively managing separate (yet overlapping) portfolios (“nodes”) within the Foundation’s larger portfolio. IDF is striving to create greater collective impact across different sectors. \nDescription \nThe Managing Partner (“MP”) will work with the Founding Partners to clarify the IDF vision\, build out the IDF team and operations\, and work collaboratively with the Program Team in leading the transformation of IDF from its current stage to a more mature organization capable of delivering on its long-term vision.  Specifically\, s/he will ensure that IDF’s fiscal\, operations\, grant management\, human resource\, technology\, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization. \n S/he is a highly motivated\, problem-solving\, solution-oriented self-starter who can hit the ground running. S/he will play a lead role in creating and maintaining the organizational systems which enable a creative and collaborative work culture for the entire staff. \nAn excellent MP is a collaborative manager with ability to lead and motivate. S/he has great communication skills and takes a holistic approach in managing the organization’s operations.  The goal is to manage and lead the organization towards the realization of its mission.  \nStrategic vision and leadership \n\n Collaborate with the Founding Partners and the Program Team to develop and implement a new 3-year strategic plan while ensuring that the budget\, staff\, and priorities are aligned with IDF’s mission.\nRefine and implement a new partnership organizational structure with multiple grant-making “nodes” (6+/-)\, each led by a Program Partner who has ownership/responsibility for proactively building out a portfolio and cultivating grantee and funding partnerships.\nWork with the Founding Partners to create an esprit de corps which fosters a sense of shared purpose\, team-building\, ongoing learning\, thought partnership across program sectors\, high professional standards\, and creative approaches to partnering with and supporting grantee partners to advance larger goals.\nProvide inspirational leadership and direction to all IDF staff\, and ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization; establish effective decision-making processes that will enable IDF to achieve its long- and short-term goals and objectives.\nCultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Founding Partners and IDF staff and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial\, programmatic\, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.\nRepresent IDF and the Founding Partners at a variety of external forums with a diverse set of stakeholders\, while embodying the ideals of the IDF mission.\n\nStrengthening infrastructure and operations \n\n Manage all internal operations for IDF and function as the “hub of the wheel” of all of the program nodes to create an operational context for creativity and collaboration to happen.\nMaintain and evolve internal systems that facilitate communication and connectedness for a schedule that is part office-based and part virtual and involves external partners.\nEnsure the delivery of high-quality services while managing for current and future growth.\nFacilitate cross-departmental collaboration and strengthen internal communications with staff throughout the organization; create and promote a positive\, multicultural work environment that fosters creativity and supports consistency throughout the organization’s strategy\, operational methods\, and data collection needs.\nOversee the finance and related activities of the organization including developing long and short range financial plans\, monitoring the budget and ensuring sound financial controls are in place.\nCreate and manage a master calendar of team meetings including regular operations and Program Team meetings\, occasional all-staff team-building meetings\, and monthly board meetings.\nOversee logistics and coordinate agendas and communications for regular staff and board meetings.\nManage an operations team which will include part-time IT and administrative staff and outsourced operational resources as needed.  Hire new staff including a Grants Manager.\nServe as a liaison to the Founding Partners including providing support to board committees and serving as the point person for board meeting logistics. Liaise with the Founding Partners’ family office around financial planning and tax-related matters.\nCoordinate special events and manage special projects.\n\n     Grants Management \n\nOversee the grant management function and work with the Grants Manager (to be hired) to ensure proper execution of the grant cycle and the administration of grants.\nWork with Program Partners to manage due diligence review for all grants\, highlighting issues related to operational soundness\, and to facilitate the grant review process.\nProvide links between program\, finance\, information technology\, and other administrative staff so that all grant-making activities are effectively implemented.\nUnderstand and stay current on IRS requirements and regulations for private foundations and distill this information to assist staff in applying requirements appropriately.\nMonitor our online grants management systems and continuously seek to streamline processes for grantees and staff\, including researching and transitioning to new grants management software as required.\n\nQualifications \n\nAt least 15 years of overall professional experience with a proven track record of success in roles of increasing responsibility.\nPrior nonprofit\, foundation\, impact investing or other related social sector experience ideal.\nStrategic thinker with the ability to partner with the Founders and Program Team in developing/clarifying the future mission and vision of IDF.\nExcellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff\, manage operations\, develop high-performance teams\, and build a collaborative team culture/environment.\nDemonstrated experience managing operations including planning\, delegating\, project management and events.\nUnderstanding of best practices in grant-making while maintaining a learning orientation for continuous improvement.\nExperience in examining and re-engineering operations\, formulating policies\, and developing and implementing new systems\, strategies and procedures.\nFacility with technology for researching\, learning\, and acclimating to new technological solutions to increase the team’s productivity.\nPlanning and organizing skills with the ability to prioritize work activities\, use time efficiently\, and develop realistic action plans with a strong attention to detail.\nStrong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and succinctly in conversation and in writing; ability to present concise themes visually.\nExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to represent IDF in a variety of settings and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.\nShares and embodies IDF’s core values and is inspired by its mission and vision.\nTeam player. Transparent and high integrity leadership with a positive attitude and self-directed.\nAction-oriented\, entrepreneurial\, adaptable\, and innovative approach to business planning. An analytical mind capable of “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems.\nAbility to travel a couple of times/year for 2-3 days at a time.\nA bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree preferred.\n\nBenefits and Compensation \nIDF provides a competitive salary and benefits package. \nApply \nPosition is open until filled. Please submit your resume and a cover letter to laura@imagodeifund.org describing your interest in this position and why you would be a good fit for the role.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/position-opening-imago-dei-fund-managing-partner/2017-10-05/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Anderson":MAILTO:laura.anderson@nielsenjones.com
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SUMMARY:Friends and Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Come join us forour Annual Friend sand Family Day taking place on August 27\, 2017 at 4PM. Come and bring your family and friends. We have a Woman of God who is going to bring the Word of God to us on that day. Refreshment will be served. Location 1458 Hancock Street. Suite 243. Quincy Center. Across from the Family Dollar Store on the second Floor. Come and fellowship with us on that Day
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/friends-and-family-day/2017-08-27/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Porter":MAILTO:wohpc7@aol.com
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UID:9062-1503776700-1503788400@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Dancing in the Dark 2017
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, a few Catholic parishes in town put on a Boston Harbor Cruise for young adults aged 20-40. \n  \nJoin us for an unforgettable night of dancing in the moonlight on our Boston Harbor Cruise aboard the Lexington Riverboat. Here’s what to expect: \n7:45pm: Boarding time \n8:00pm: Set sail (and the boat will not wait for you\, so get there early!) \n8-8:30pm: Mingling time \n8:30-11pm: Dance party \nPhoto ID required. Must be between 21-40 years old to board.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/dancing-in-the-dark-2017/2017-08-26/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="St Cecilia's Young Adults":MAILTO:scyoungadults@gmail.com
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170827
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SUMMARY:The Imago Dei Fund searching for Operating Partner (aka “Chief Operations Officer”)
DESCRIPTION:Background \n The Imago Dei Fund (“IDF”) is a private grant-making foundation that dedicates its resources to bringing about a more just\, free\, and sustainable world. Founded in 2009 by Emily and Ross Jones\, IDF has established itself in the philanthropic landscape as a faith-inspired foundation working across faith and secular lines to fund social change\, enter into partnerships to expand the impact of our philanthropic investments\, and catalyze movements which are transforming the deeper roots of injustice and working to restore wholeness to our world. \nWe seek to do our part as a funder to not just support individual non-profit organizations but also to partner to create greater collective impact across different sectors. \nWith the aim of both deepening and widening the foundation’s philanthropic impact within the larger movements/sectors within which we fund\, we are seeking to build out a more robust internal team by adopting a “partnership” organizational structure to segment our grant making with lead Program Partners overseeing and proactively managing separate (yet overlapping) portfolios (“nodes”) within the foundation’s larger portfolio. \nDescription \n The Operating Partner is responsible for managing IDF’s daily operations including office and systems management\, board administration and all grants administration.  Primarily an internal-facing position\, the Operating Partner develops operational and grants management processes that support staff\, board\, and grantee partners to work effectively and collaboratively together. S/he is a highly motivated\, problem-solving\, solution-oriented self-starter who can hit the ground running. S/he will play a lead role in creating and maintaining the organizational systems which enable a creative and collaborative work culture for the entire staff. \nIn partnership with the Program and Founding Partners\, s/he will take the lead in developing a 3-year plan for operations based on a new partnership organizational structure with segmented grantmaking into multiple “nodes” (6+/-)\, each led by a Program Partner who has ownership/responsibility for proactively building out each portfolio and cultivating grantee and funding partnerships.  S/he will work with the Founding Partners to create an esprit de corps which fosters a sense of shared purpose\, team-building\, ongoing learning\, thought partnership across program sectors\, high professional standards\, and creative approaches to partnering with and supporting grantee partners to advance larger goals.  S/he will create and manage a master calendar of team meetings including: regular operations and program team meetings\, occasional all-staff team-building meetings\, and monthly board meetings.  S/he will hire new staff including a Grants Manager.  S/he will manage an operations team which will include part-time IT and administrative staff and outsourced operational resources as needed.  S/he will also liaise with the Founding Partners’ family office\, Castle Rock Associates (CRA) around financial planning and tax-related matters. \nResponsibilities \n      Operations Management \n\n Manage all internal operations for IDF and function as the “hub of the wheel” of all of the program nodes to create an operational context for creativity and collaboration to happen\nMaintain and evolve internal systems that facilitate communication and connectedness for a schedule that is part office-based and part virtual and involves external partners\nResearch and design system solutions that support efficient operations to a small staff team\nServe as a liaison to Board of Directors including providing support to board committees and serving as the point person for board meeting logistics\nOversee logistics and coordinate agendas and communications for regular staff and board meetings\nManage and improve the overall information systems including technology\, website\, and\nCoordinate special events and manage special projects\nManage administrative functions including office supply orders\, phone service\, communication with vendors\, and other support as needed\n\n     Grants Management \n\nOversee the work of the Grants Administrator to manage execution of the grant cycle and the administration of grants\nWork with Program Partnersnto manage due diligence review for all grants\, highlighting issues related to operational soundness\nOversee/work with Grants Administrator to process grants\, including creating online grantee files and award documents; enter and/or review data in the grant database; track signed grant agreements; manage payment notifications and grantee reports\nUnderstand and stay current on IRS requirements and regulations for private foundations and distill this information to assist staff in applying requirements appropriately\nProvide links between program\, finance\, information technology\, and other administrative staff so that all grantmaking activities are effectively implemented\nWork with program teams to facilitate the grant review process\nManage incoming grantee inquiries with care and attention\nMonitor our online grants management systems and continuously seek to streamline processes for grantees and staff\, including researching and transitioning to new grants management software as required\n\nQualifications \n\nA bachelor’s degree; advanced degree a positive\n7+ years relevant work experience in a not-for-profit\, philanthropy\, and/or a proven operational track record in a corporate setting\nExcellent operationally\nAbility to be a thought partner with the board\, founding partners\, and with program staff\nUnderstanding of best practices in grant-making\nDemonstrated experience managing administrative operations and events\nExperience in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures\, assisting with the formulation of policy\, and developing and implementing new systems\, strategies and procedures\nFacility with technology; enjoys researching\, learning\, and acclimating to new technological solutions to increase the team’s productivity\nPlanning and organizing skills: prioritizes work activities\, uses time efficiently\, and develops realistic action plans with a strong attention to detail\nOral and written communication: ability to present information clearly and succinctly in conversation and in writing; ability to present concise themes visually\nStrong project management skills\nAbility to travel 2 times a year for 2-3 days at a time\nShares and embodies IDF’s core values and is inspired by the its mission and vision\nTeam player\n\nBenefits and Compensation \nIDF provides a competitive salary and benefits package. \nApply \nPosition is open until filled. Please submit your resume and a cover letter to laura@imagodeifund.org describing why you are interested in this position and would be a good fit for this job.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/the-imago-dei-fund-searching-for-operating-partner-aka-chief-operations-officer-2019-08-01/2017-08-12/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170724
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SUMMARY:Music Minister Job Opening
DESCRIPTION:Forest Hills Covenant Church is a multi-ethnic\, intergenerational\, and Christ-centered church in Boston\, a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church and recipient of the East Coast Conference MOVE Award. \n We are seeking two music ministers to lead our congregation in dynamic and authentic worship that reflects the variety of the “heart music” of our people including hymns\, gospel\, and contemporary worship music. \nGENERAL QUALIFICATIONS \nSuccessful candidates for both positions will love Jesus deeply and will lead music in thoughtful blended worship.  Successful candidates will be passionate about worship and ministry\, and will have strong experience in and being willing to work as a team with pastoral staff and volunteers.  They will also have strong Christian commitment in keeping with the Covenant Affirmations (www.bostoncov.org/aboutourfaith). While this position is a lay position\, as a ministry leader\, adherence to Ethical Guidelines for Covenant Ministers (www.covchurch.org/resources/ethical-principles) is expected. \nWe are open to one person filling both positions if they are able. \nClick here to view the job description. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/music-ministers/2017-07-07/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,College Students,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betsy Cowan":MAILTO:betsymcowan@gmail.com
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