Washington Nonrofits annouces the Equity Ambassador Program

The Equity Ambassador program application is now live with a priority deadline is November 15!  We are seeking people who love to connect people and resources to help us with outreach and community connection. Do you know of folks in your community whom people turn to for information, or who enjoy staying connected with a wide range of people? We are looking for community-minded folks to do outreach for and provide feedback to Washington Nonprofits. Please share this listing with them now, or consider the opportunity yourself.

Equity Ambassadors is an essential part of Washington Nonprofits’ Community Engagement program. They keep Washington Nonprofits connected to communities across the state. They identify unmet needs, enhance program relevance, and extend the reach of programming within underserved communities. 
 
This is a paid opportunity, and Ambassadors will be classified as independent contractors. Total payment for each 12-week period will be $2,500. We estimate that the scope of work will take 72-96 hours to complete (6-8 hours per week).

We are looking for applicants who have nonprofit experience and knowledge of Washington State. We are prioritizing recruitment of lived experience and connection to Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color, immigrant, rural, LGBTQ2S+ and disability communities. We are also seeking to recruit people from different geographic communities in Washington. 

To learn more about this opportunity, please read on or click on the link below. If you know someone who may be a good fit for this opportunity, please forward this email. 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & APPLY

 

Washington Nonprofits Equity Ambassador

At a Glance

Overview

  • Priority deadline to apply is November 15

  • Pay is $2500 plus a Washington Nonprofits membership valued up to $250

  • Contract is for a 12 week term with option to renew

  • Estimated time commitment is approximately 72-96 hours total or 6-9 hours/week 

  • 8-10 Ambassadors anticipated in first cohort

  • A participatory planning process will determine the specifics of the Ambassador's work 

  • Activities are grouped into two categories: Program Support and Feedback

 

Program Support Activities 

  • Promote learning events, advocacy updates, and other key communications

  • Recruit Washington Nonprofits members

  • Communicate membership value and benefits to current and prospective members

  • Support Washington Nonprofits’ advocacy work

  • Steward channel(s) in the Community Slack

  • Support regional Nonprofit Network meetings and encourage participation

  • Host breakout rooms at network events and trainings

  • Grow Community Slack membership

  • Other activities proposed by Ambassador to increase community engagement

 

Feedback Activities 

  • Bring ideas from events, meetings, etc. back to the organization

  • Contribute to our ongoing effort to understand and support nonprofits in WA

  • Provide feedback on relevance of programming

  • Identify unmet needs and opportunities to support nonprofits

  • Utilize an equity lens in assessing needs and readiness

  • Refer prospective presenters, facilitators, content experts, and community leaders

  • Identify emerging topics

  • Other activities proposed by Ambassador

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Passion for nonprofits

  • Familiarity with Washington State communities

  • We are prioritizing recruitment of Equity Ambassadors who have lived experience and connection to Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color, immigrant, rural, LGBTQ2S+ and disability communities. We are also seeking to recruit people from different geographic communities

  • Commitment to Washington Nonprofits’ mission

  • Demonstrated commitment to racial equity

  • Other related experience, especially in a nonprofit setting

 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & APPLY

Washington Nonprofits makes sure nonprofits have what they need to succeed. We help nonprofits learn, increase their influence, and connect to people and resources. We are Washington’s state association for all nonprofits. For more information, please visit our website and our calendar of events. Stronger Together.

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