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Employment Opportunity: CFK Development Officer
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Position Title: Development Officer
Position Summary: The Director of Development will report directly to the Executive Director of Carolina for Kibera, Inc., (cfk.unc.edu) and will work closely with the CFK Board in planning and implementing all fundraising strategies.
The ideal candidate will be a “generalist” with a proven track record of successfully delivering a fundraising strategy and exceeding funding targets. The Director of Development will be responsible for developing, together with the Executive Director, the organization’s fundraising strategy and will contribute to the organizational strategic planning process. She/he will hold primary responsibility for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual major giving donors/prospects, as well as foundation donors/prospects. She/he is also responsible for managing the annual giving campaign, and developing systems for recognition, communication and stewardship to build and strengthen relationships with donors. Knowledge of international community development, gender, ethnicity, youth, education, health, asset building, leadership and communications are a plus. Candidates must have experience in donor prospect research, grant research, grant writing, donor relations and public relations. There is no support staff for this position. In the cover letter, applicants should comment on the program of Carolina for Kibera in which they are most interested.
Qualification and Experience Requirements:
· A minimum of 3-5 years of working experience within fundraising.
· Strong commitment and passion for the mission, vision, and work of CFK.
· Confident, highly motivated, dynamic, and results-driven innovator, with a high degree of integrity and a good sense of humor.
· Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan
· Major gifts fundraising experience, including:
o Experience in managing and tracking multiple prospects and donors
o Knowledge of current trends in charitable giving
o Experience in asking for and closing major gifts of $10,000+
o Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, corporations and foundations
· Ability to make multiple weekly/monthly face-to-face solicitations
· Qualities of a self-starter who enjoys contacting and developing donors
· Sound judgment and confidentiality in handling donor information
· Ability to lead, excel and work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, diverse, and high-demand culture.
· Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
· Demonstrated creativity, organizational ability and a strict attention to details.
· Ability to achieve results working both independently and as a member of a team in high visibility situations.
· Previous interaction with people from the so-called global south, international NGOs a plus
· Experience with and understanding of international development organizations a plus
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required. Preferred degrees include communications, marketing, public relations, business administration, and international studies. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Approximate Salary Range: From $45,000 to $50,000
To apply: All applications must be submitted through the UNC’s Human Resources website, please visit http://jobs.unc.edu/2502555
About Carolina for Kibera:
Carolina for Kibera (CFK) is an international development organization promoting youth leadership, affordable healthcare, education, and good ethnic and gender relations and in one of the world’s largest slums, Kibera, Kenya. CFK facilitates community development through a wide array of programming: the Sports Association, the Daughters United young women’s empowerment program, the Sexual Reproductive Health Program, the Trash is Cash recycling and waste management program, the Education program and the Tabitha Medical Clinic. Collectively, CFK’s programs reach tens of thousands of Kiberans each year. CFK is a major affiliated entity of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and program of the Center for Global Initiatives.
To learn more about CFK's history and programs, please visit: http://cfk.unc.edu and http://powerof26.org
Employment Opportunity: Program Associate for Global Orientation
Application Deadline: April 4, 2012 at 5pm
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The Program Associate for Global Orientation will work at the Center for Global Initiatives (CGI), a nimble and entrepreneurial academic center housed at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, primarily coordinating a year-round pan-university training initiative (the GO! Initiative) for approximately 175-200 students who participate in global engagement around the world through service projects, internships, service-learning, or research.
The GO! Initiative aims to prepare students for global engagement by training them in:
- Evaluating expectations
- Anticipating potential cultural and ethical challenges
- Preparing for engagement in global communities
- Developing intercultural competencies.
More information about the GO Initiative is available at unc.edu/go.
Day-to-day work involves facilitating collaboration with representatives from different campus units and departments to refine the curriculum, foster campus-wide awareness, and manage aspects of planning, publicity, and logistics for the day long Spring Pre-Departure Orientation that is the cornerstone of this Initiative. In addition, the Coordinator will be responsible for designing and implementing smaller-scale preparation and re-entry programming that will happen throughout the year. Further, the Coordinator will assist finding grants or other opportunities to showcase or disseminate this innovative initiative at other institutions.
The coordinator will report to the CGI Program Officer and in addition to managing the GO! Initiative (90%) will also assist in administering the Fulbright U.S. Student Program at the University (10%).
Qualifications
Required: At minimum a bachelor’s degree and graduate-level coursework in international studies, intercultural communications, global education or a related field; past participation in global service, service-learning, research, or internship/work abroad; and proficiency in a modern foreign language.
Experience in working with large stakeholder groups as well as event planning and managing budgets is strongly preferred. Candidate must be computer proficient and have extensive experience with both Microsoft Office and social media. The preferred candidate is an active Twitter and Facebook user and has used Microsoft SharePoint or other online tools for project management. Ideal candidates should be comfortable working and building consensus with large groups of stakeholders then executing plans independently with attention to detail.
We encourage applications from those seeking to complete graduate internship or practicum requirements as well as applications from those less commonly represented in global work.
Application Instructions
Applications MUST be submitted by the deadline of April 4, 2012 online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1903
Applicants must include a tailored resume and a cover letter that explains why you are excited to work with this initiative as well as details on related coursework and experiences. Questions about the position may be directed to Tripp Tuttle () at the UNC Center for Global Initiatives. No phone calls.
Registration open for GO! 2012
Registration is now open for the GO! 2012 Pre-Departure Orientation!
April 14, 2012 | FedEx Global Education Center
The GO! Global Orientation on Culture and Ethics Initiative is designed to help students evaluate expectations, anticipate potential cultural and ethical challenges, prepare for engagement in communities, and develop intercultural competencies.
Highlights of this event are:
- -a welcome by Dr. Jan Boxill, chair of the faculty and director of the Parr Center for Ethics
- -a student plenary where you'll hear first-hand about ethical challenges faced by other students
- -small group facilitated discussions where you'll have the opportunity for an engaging and challenging dialog
- -an intimate global connections lunch with individuals from the countries or regions where you'll travel
- -two global workshop sessions led by world-renowned faculty and staff on issues of critical importance to your global engagement work
- -networking opportunities with other students embarking on global engagement experiences
The orientation is open to UNC students who will complete global engagement work – service, internships, research or service-learning, this summer or next fall.
Click here to register now or browse the schedule or list of workshops to learn more!
Without a Fight to have North American Premiere at Full Frame!
Couldn’t make it to Without a Fight’s World Premiere in Berlin? Don’t worry! It’s coming to home to North Carolina for The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Join us for the festival April 12-15 in downtown Durham, and be part of the first audience in North America to see “Without a Fight” on the big screen!
Every spring Full Frame brings together filmmakers and film-lovers from around the world for a 4-day-long celebration of the best in non-fiction cinema. “Without a Fight” was one of 40 feature films selected from over 1,200 submissions for Full Frame’s NEW DOCS lineup. Festival winners are left up for the audience to decide, so we hope to see a house full of “Without a Fight” friends and crew members!
Avoid a sold-out show by grabbing advance tickets when they go on sale April 2 at 11 a.m. Once the festival is underway, regular tickets can be purchased at the Full Frame box office for $10. Last minute tickets may be available at the door before the screening, but Full Frame tickets tend to go fast.
Check out the Full Frame website for ticket purchases, the full list of films and more information. Screening times and theater locations will be available March 22.
Visit withoutafight.org for a trailer preview!
Carolina Navigators Director Cate Brubaker wins 2012 Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award
Carolina Navigators Director Cate Brubaker just won a 2012 Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award! The award recognizes UNC-Chapel Hill faculty and units for extraordinary public service through engaged teaching, research and community partnerships. Learn more about the awesome service-learning work of Carolina Navigators students and its culture kit program here.
CGI awardee Anna Kirey wins Human Rights Watch Fellowship
Anna Kirey, a second-year MA in RUES student, was awarded the prestigious Human Rights Watch Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship. More than 800 individuals from all corners of the globe applied. As a fellow, Anna will pursue a country- or topic-specific international human rights project for a year,which will be determined later in the Spring.
Anna received a CGI C.V. Starr Fellowship in 2011 while interning to advance LGBT rights in the Balkans. She has also received support from the UNC Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies.
Carolina Global Photo Contest Winners!
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New Vimy Global Team Award
First Stage Application Deadline: February 15, 2012 at 5pm
Inspired by the adventures and pioneering spirit of UNC alumnus Peter McMillan ’81, the Vimy Award is given annually to one interdisciplinary team of students (Vimy Scholars) working collaboratively to pursue research or service projects outside the United States. Made possible by the Global Education Fund, up to $12,000 is provided to fund a summer team project abroad. Actual award amounts vary depending on the scope of the project and clarity of the proposed budget.
Learn more about the Vimy and apply online!
Now Accepting Applications for Two-Year REACH Fellowship
The Peacock REACH Fellowship provides two years of funding to an ABD Ph.D. student to spend a year abroad completing fieldwork, then a year preparing for and teaching a course related to their own research.
Applications are due February 15, 2012.
More information can be found on our website: Peacock REACH Fellowship
Questions can be sent to Tripp Tuttle, Program Officer.
Announcing our 2012 Calendar: Connections
Our 2012 Calendar is back from the printer and in it we feature some of the amazing photography from the Carolina Global Photo Contest as well as highlight our major programs and some of their connections across campus and around the world. In addition to being visually appealing, we hope these network maps give you a sense of UNC’s expansive global reach.
And, as a corollary to our print-edition Calendar, each month we’ll release multimedia content online that provides context about that month's featured program.
Check out images of the spreads below, or access the online calendar.
PS: If you haven't received a print-edition calendar, we welcome you to stop by our offices in the FedEx Global Education Center to pick one up, or you can request one by mail.
Application open for Pre-Dissertation Travel and Faculty Curriculum Development Awards
Applications are now being accepting for the Center for Global Initiatives' Pre-Dissertation Travel Award and the Faculty Curriculum Development Award.
The Pre-Dissertation Award is intended for Ph.D. candidates to complete preliminary pre-proposal defense research abroad. Applications are due by January 24, 2012 at 5pm.
While the Curriculum Development Award which supports faculty who are interested in adding global content to existing courses that have little or no such content; adding comparative cases to courses that are currently area specific; or developing new courses with significant global content. Applications are due February 7, 2012 at 5pm.
Got International Internships?
Want an inside scoop on international internships? Had an international internship you would (or wouldn't) recommend to other Tar Heels? Check out the International Internship Database. It's an online resource by UNC students for UNC students organizing feedback on completed internship experiences.
Five UNC graduate students have received Fellowships for International Study
Five UNC graduate students have received Graduate Fellowships for International Study in support of their dissertation research abroad from the Institute of International Education (IIE). The awards total $134,139.
IIE Graduate Fellowships for International Study were created to provide support for doctoral dissertation research to student applicants of the Fulbright-Hays DDRA program whose funding was lost due to significant reductions in federal spending. A special one-time only grant of $3.16 million from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has enabled IIE to create and support these fellowships with the goal of advancing knowledge, research and teaching in non-western languages and area studies.
The UNC recipients are:
- Natalia Suit of Johnson City, TN, is pursuing a doctorate in anthropology. Her dissertation research, conducted in Egypt, examines the Qur’an, the holy text of Muslims, as an object. She looks into the ways in which the Qur’an is manufactured and handled by Muslims in order to highlight the process through which the status of the Qur’an as a sacred message is negotiated.
- Jason Kauffman of Durham is pursuing a doctorate in history. His dissertation uses multi-national, regional, and municipal archival sources to examine the social and environmental history of the Pantanal, an ecologically diverse wetland that straddles the border between Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. His research will study the process by which a variety of historical actors came to regard the Pantanal as a region worth conserving.
- Aaron Hale-Dorrell of Carrboro is pursuing a doctorate in history. His dissertation will use research collected in Russian central and regional archives to study the interconnection of Khrushchev’s social, cultural, economic and political reforms with his corn campaign, which endeavored to spread the crop across the Soviet Union and use its dividends to improve popular living standards.
- Adrianne Jacobs of Anchorage, Alaska, is pursuing a doctorate in history. Her dissertation research, conducted in Russia, will explore food culture in the Soviet Union, connecting shifts in culinary ideals to official state policies, changing social identities and the relationship between state and society.
- Jeffrey Erbig of Berlin, New Jersey, is pursuing a doctorate in history. His dissertation conducted in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina examines a central paradox of Latin American independence: Why do droves of people fight to establish sovereignty for republican states when that sovereignty would impinge upon their own?
“International historical research isn’t just about creating new knowledge about another people’s past, it is also about strengthening the foundations of mutual understanding in the present and for the future. IIE is making a huge contribution to this process by funding new research around the world,” says Jacobs.
Fulbright-Hays FY2012 Update
The Center for Global Initiatives will be accepting applications for the FY2012 Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program and the Faculty Research Abroad Program.
Even though the FY2011 competition was canceled, the US Department of Education plans to hold a competition for FY2012. As is always the case, funding for the competition remains contingent on Congressional appropriations.
Application deadlines are to be determined pending announcements by the US Department of Education. UNC's campus deadline is generally late October.
Mark your calendars! CGI will be holding an information session for this funding opportunity on Monday, September 26th and Thursday, October 6th at the Global Education Center.
Sign up for CGI's biweekly eBulletin to receive announcements about all of CGI's funding opportunities.
UNC Launches Global Travel Registry
Faculty and students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study, research and work around the world, sometimes in challenging locations or during unexpected crises. Now, thanks to the work of a taskforce formed by the Office of the Provost, the university has launched the UNC Global Travel Registry, which allows members of the UNC community to provide information about trips abroad so that UNC can contact them and better assist them as needed. All students traveling abroad will be required to register their university-related trips in the online registry.
“Just since we began this process, we’ve needed to contact students in Mexico, Haiti, Egypt and Japan,” says Ron Strauss, executive associate provost and chief international officer at UNC. “We want to be able to reach out quickly in a crisis. This new registry will make it more possible to maintain the safety and health of our global community.”
The data in the registry will be secure and confidential. Entries will not be saved after the student or faculty member returns home. Access to the registry information will be strictly limited to the Office of the Provost and UNC Global. The registry went live in early August and is prepared to accept information about travel to all places outside the U.S.
The UNC Global Travel Registry captures identification and domestic contact information for travelers, information for a traveler’s emergency contact, travel dates and locations, and any specific local contact information for a particular destination. Travelers also are able to upload a personal image, if they wish.
Students on formal university-related travel, including study abroad, exchange programs, internships, service programs and research projects must enter their travel information in the registry. Personal recreational travel may be registered, but is not required. Registration will be optional for faculty and staff, but is encouraged so that they also may receive updates and alerts while abroad.
The UNC Global Travel Registry is online at globaltravel.unc.edu.
Fulbright Student Program now accepting applications
Applications are now being accepted for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The campus deadline is September 14 at 11:59pm.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program allows graduating seniors, master's students, doctoral candidates, and recent graduates to self-design a research/study project, or serve as an English Teaching Assistant in one of more than 140 countries.
To learn more, visit the UNC Applicant Portal.
Carolina Global Photo Competition now accepting submissions!
The Center for Global Initiatives, UNC Study Abroad and UNC Global are pleased to announce a collaborative call for entries to the 12th Annual Carolina Global Photography Competition.
Submit your photos now: http://cgi.unc.edu/initiatives/photo-contest.
Every year, we look forward to experiencing the world through the eyes of UNC students, faculty, staff and alumni. Every year, our expectations are raised. Take a look at CGI's 2011 Calendar to get a glimpse of some of the photography submitted last year. This year, CGI will be announcing photos to be published in our 2012 calendar on Facebook and Twitter.
We encourage you to connect and spread the word!
Apply for CGI 2011-2012 Internships
Get valuable professional experience relevant to Communications & Multimedia work, Non-profit & Grants Management, Event Planning, or developing community Business Partnerships. Excellent fit for students interested in global studies or internationally-focused careers and issues. Get the full details here and apply by August 25, 2011 for priority consideration.
PRI The World premieres new Chasing the Mad Lion documentary trailer
Lisa Mullins, anchor for PRI's the World recently interviewed Rye Barcott for the release of his memoir titled It Happened On the Way to War. As part of the piece, the World premiered a new documentary trailer for Chasing the Mad Lion.
The documentary is being produced by CGI Staff member Beth-Ann Kutchma who is a member of the Carolina for Kibera Board of Directors. Be sure to visit Rye's website for information on where to buy the book and a listing of upcoming book tour events.
Registration now open for 8th Annual Rotary Spring Conference "Imagining Peace"
To learn more and to register please follow link