FREE 8x10 Photo Enlargement at Walgreens when using special Promotional Code - ENDS 11/30

I love these FREE Photo products from Walgreens…

To celebrate the holidays, Walgreens is offering a FREE 8x10 photo enlargement when you use promotional code TURKEY8X10 at check-out.

Remember to choose store pick-up so that the entire order will be FREE.  This offer expires on Saturday, November 30, 2013.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON THE FREE 8x10 PHOTO ENLARGEMENT OFFER AT WALGREENS


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FREE 1 Year Subscription to Marie Claire - ENDS 12/3 or till quantities are gone

Get a Complimentary Subscription to Marie Clarie...

Each issue of Marie Claire has articles covering everything from personal relationships to celebrity pieces, offering women helpful advice on every facet of life. You'll also find exclusive interviews with strong and successful women around the world in your complimentary one-year subscription.

If Marie Claire is not what you were looking for, click here and see what FREE business magazines and whitepapers you can select.

Quantities are limited and these will probably sell out FAST!

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO MARIE CLARIE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

NOTE: 
As you signup, go the bottom of the screen and hit the "Skip" button if you don't want to signup for any white papers. Also leave any other boxes blank for other offers. After you signup for the magazine, a screen will pop up asking if you want to sign up for paid magazines. Go to the right corner and click in the 'X' to close that screen since you don't have to buy anything to get this free subscription.

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TECH: I'm Holiday Deal Shopping at #RadioShack this Black Friday starting at 8am #MC

The Radio Shack Black Friday ad has the bargains that I am looking for...

Radio Shack has Black Friday and "Name Your Deal" promotions that you don't want to miss...

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for RadioShack. I received a gift card to facilitate a shopping trip and promotional item as a thank you for participating.

I think holidays should be more about giving than receiving.  So every year around this time at my place of work, I participate in a program called Operation Good Cheer where my family "adopts" a chid the same age as my son for which we buy holidays gifts.

I started participating in Operation Good Cheer many years ago when my son was around two years old.  My son would get so many gifts for the holidays from my family and friends that I just did not feel that he needed any more from me.  So I would use that money to buy for kids in Operation Good Cheer. The circumstances that the children in Operation Good Cheer find themselves in are just heartbreaking. So I feel very privileged to be able to give one child who is the same age as my son a little holiday cheer.

This year, my shopping list for Operation Good Cheer is a combination of clothing and electronics. All the clothing has been purchased, but I am waiting to shop for electronics until Black Friday when deals are plentiful.

One of the electronics gifts that I need to shop for is a remote control plane. While combing the leaked Black Friday ads, I came across a really great deal being offered by Radio Shack for a very nice RC Execuheli remote control plane that will be sold for 50% off starting on Black Friday for only $15!!!. Also my son needs some earbuds (he had lost 3 pair this year) and Radio Shack will have some Auvio Pearl Buds 66% off for $4.99 - which means I can stock up.

I will be be honest is saying that I have not been in a Radio Shack store in quite a while, but when the right deal comes along like this one at Radio Shack, I have to check out what else is being offered by that store.

I found out that in addition to the deals already listed for Black Friday, Radio Shack is running a holiday promotion called "Name Your Deal" where customers were able to vote until November 25th on which deals they wanted and then on November 27th, based on the submissions, RadioShack will select the five top deals and we all will have the chance to get a coupon code for each product starting at 9am EST.

New Radio Shack store at 8 Mile and Woodward in Detroit

I also found out that Radio Shack is in the process of redesigning their brick-and-mortar stores to make the in-store shopping experience more appealing to consumers. One of the brand new Radio Shack stores just opened in my neigborhood on 8 Mile and Woodward. There is nothing that frustrates me more than to not know my way around a store on Black Friday, so today I popped into the new 8 Mile and Woodward Radio Shack store to scope out the surroundings before the big day on Friday.

The newly designed Radio Shack stores are all about demoing the products...

The new Radio Shack Store design is pretty sweet...
The new Radio Shack store layout is great for consumers who like to try out items before they buy them.  If you are looking for stereo equipment, you will love the new Radio Shack setup.  I found all the headphones and speakers are setup and turned on so that I could hear how the sound differed from product to product.

I recently broke my headphones and have been contemplating purchasing a pair of Sol Republic Headphones, but I did not know if they were really worth the money. The Sol Republic headphones are suppose to be the same quality as Beats headphones, but at half the price. At the new Radio Shack store, I was able to try on all the different headphone brands while listening to the same music on each.  I could tell right away that the Sol Republic Headphone sounded great and were far superior to the other brands.

Radio Shack has setup the speakers for your listening pleasure all along one wall.  Just hit the buttons on the touchscreen panel (which is located right in front of the speaker wall) and music plays out of the chosen speaker so you can test out and compare products.

Radio Shack will have Arvio Portable Bluetooth Speaker 50% off on Black Friday for $39.99 and by listening to all the speakers I found out that the Black Friday deal on the Arvio will yield a great sounding speaker at a great price.

Wednesday, November 27th is "D" Day to get the hot "Name Your Deal" Coupons...

In addition to all the great deals I plan to buy from the Radio Shack Black Friday ad, I will also be checking in to the Radio Shack Holiday Hub website on Wednesday, November 27th at 9am EST to see which products made the top 5 deals so I can get one of the coupons.

Radio Shack stores opens at 8 a.m. November 29th for Black Friday (Mall stores follow posted hours). Shoppers will find Black Friday deals of up to 80% off starting online Thanksgiving Day on RadioShack.com and the Radio Shack Cyber Monday sale begins December 2nd at 12 a.m.

So check back for my next post where I will tell you how my Black Friday shopping experience goes at the newly designed Radio Shack store in my neighborhood.

And make sure that you go to the Radio Shack Holiday Hub website on November 27th at 9am EST to try and claim a coupon for one of the 5 hot deals!!!

These Radio Shack "Name Your Deal" coupons will not last long so be on time and ready to snatch one up.


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Blaze Pizza will give away FREE pizza on Black Friday 11/29 at its new store in Novi

Free Pizza Black Friday for Blaze Grand Opening in Novi...

While people are shopping the Black Friday deals, Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza will offer free pizza to celebrate its grand opening in Novi, MI.

The restaurant will give away FREE custom-built artisanal pizzas from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, November 29 at its new Novi location across from Novi Town Center at 26401 Novi Road.

“We can’t wait for Novi to get its first taste of Blaze Pizza,” said Rodney Walker, leader of Blaze Midwest, Inc., which operates the restaurant, in a news release. “Being able to provide a customized, artisanal pizza that’s cooked in less than three minutes is something we feel local residents will get fired up about.”

Blaze Pizza uses an assembly line format to create artisan pizzas for $6.95. Customers watch as they travel down an assembly line to create a signature pizza or design one of their own, choosing from over 40 toppings. Then, using a blazing-hot oven, pizzas are ready in 120 seconds.

Blaze Pizza also offers gluten-free dough and vegan cheese, plus signature salads, fresh lemonades and house-made S’more Pies.

The Novi restaurant is part of a plan to build 10 Blaze Pizzas in metro-Detroit and throughout Michigan. Pasadena-based Blaze Pizza currently has about 20 restaurant locations throughout the country. The Novi restaurant has urban architectural notes inspired by fire, with more than 60 seats inside and an outdoor patio for summertime dining.

Novi's Blaze Pizza will also have a fundraiser program that returns 20 percent of an event’s proceeds back to local organizations and plans to partner with local schools, sports clubs and other local organizations to host fundraising events at the new restaurant.

Visit www.blazepizza.com or www.facebook.com/blazepizza for more information.

Novi Blaze Pizza
26401 Novi Road
Novi, MI


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DISCOUNT: Google Play Cards make great holiday gifts for the Android Tech Lover

I picked up this $10 Google Play card today at Target for $9.03

Target has Google Play cards on sale through Wednesday, November 27th...

Getting my son an Android tablet has been one of the best decisions I have made in a while. Besides using it for school work, he is also using it to play games and read books.  He is having so much fun playing FREE and low cost games on his tablet, that now he is not asking for as many Wii and DS games, which is saving me a boat load of money. Thanks to Google, I only have to buy my son an occasional $10 Google Play card and he is very happy.

So when I see Google Play store cards on sale, I jump on them.

As part of Target's 4-day Pre-Thanksgiving Sale, they have Google Play Cards discounted 5% through this Wednesday. And if you buy a $50 Google Play card you get 10% off.

I just picked up my son a $10 Google Play Card today for $9.03 by combining the 5% discount with an additional %5 discount that I get on all Target purchases by using my Target Red Debit Card. And unlike iTunes cards, Google Play cards are free from sales tax so that is like saving an additional 6% here in Michigan.

I plan to give the card to my son as a stocking stuffer so this Target sale came along at the right time.

FREE Google Play Credits just for taking surveys...
My son and I have also been earning FREE Google Play credits by using a new app from Google called Google Opinion Rewards.  By just answering quick 1-4 question surveys, my son and I have been rewarded Google Play credits ranging from 25 cents to $1 per survey - HOLLA to the FREE!

So if you have an Android phone or tablet (or are giving a gift to an Android tech lover), make sure you pick up a Google Play card over at Target before the sale ends on Wednesday.  And also download the Google Opinions Rewards app to start earning those FREE Google Play credits.


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GIVEAWAY: Rise of the Guardians Holiday Edition Combo Pack makes a perfect Gift - ENDS 12/4 (CLOSED)

Great movie plus a cute Toy Elf equal a really great Holiday gift ...

My son and I really loved the movie Rise of the Guardians which was first released during the 2012 Christmas holiday season.  And now, RISE OF THE GUARDIANS – HOLIDAY EDITION DVD, is available in festive holiday packaging along with a delightful marching elf wind-up toy, inspired by the adorable elves seen in the film. The DVD also features an hour of new bonus content, including a multi-chapter, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the epic and merry elf greetings.

Rise of the Guardians is a great animated movie that puts a totally new spin on all the childhood folklore that we love and adore.

In the story, the Boogy-man has decided that he no longer wants to exist as a scary figure that lives under children's beds. So he concocts an evil plan to take over the world by making children lose their faith in the existence of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and Sandman. You see, these four are really more than what they seem because the Man in the Moon has chosen them to be Guardians - the protectors of childhood innocence.

Santa has a globe at the North Pole that contains a light for every child who believes - and as long as the lights shine indicating that kids still have faith, everything is fine. But as the Boogy-man's evil plot is carried out, the lights all go out one-by-one until only one child in the world still believes. And the four Guardians must now trust in a new unlikely Guardian named Jack Frost to save the world's children from being overcome by their fears.

Rise fo the Guardians is an excellent movie with a terrific plot and wonderful action sequences that kids of all ages will adore. This movie reminded me a lot of how Marvel comics did The Avengers, which brought together all our favorite super heros into one great action movie.

I loved the fact that we see a new spin on Santa, who has tattoos of Naughty and Nice on his arms, and the Easter Bunny who is really from the land down under, Australia. And the story of Jack Forst is a plot twister that unwinds as we learn little by little through the movie who he really is and why he was picked as the new Guardian.

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS – HOLIDAY EDITION Combo Pack is available on DVD for $14.99 and in a Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy pack for $19.99 with UltraViolet, which includes exclusive bonus features like interactive games, as well as a wealth of behind-the-scenes featurettes, commentary and more.

Now keep reading to find out how you can win a very special Rise of the Guardian Holiday Edition Combo Pack for yourself....

Enter to WIN this perfect holiday gift...

GIVEAWAY
One FREEISMYLIFE reader will win a Rise of the Guardians - Holiday Edition Combo Pack which includes the movie, a marching toy elf, a Russian Nesting Doll (as seen in the movie), a set of mugs, Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows - HOLLA!

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- One entry form per person please. Duplicate entry forms will be removed.

- USA addresses only. No P.O. Boxes.

- The contest ends on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 11:59 am EST.

- One winner will be selected by random number generation.

- Prize will be fulfilled to winner by the PR company for DreamWorks "Rise of the Guardians."

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Random.org has spoken! Out of 139 entries, Random.org has picked #112. Congratulations to the winner of the Rise of the Guardians Holiday Edition DVD Combo Pack - Danielle B. of Monroe, MI!!!


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Santa arrives at the GM Ren Cen on 11/29 with FREE Photos, Monday - Saturday till 12/23

My son and I with Santa at the GM Ren Cen - 2009

Santa is Coming to the Ren Cen Friday, November 29th through December 23, 2013
GM Showroom
11:00 a.m—4:00 p.m. every Monday through Saturday

Bring the family to visit the jolly 'ole elf at home among the sparkling candy canes and gleaming cars in the GM Showroom to enjoy FREE photos with Santa!

Also get complimentary holiday gift wrapping for gifts purchased at any Ren Cen Shop! Gift wrapping is located in Tower 300, Level 1 next door to Sam's Tailor Shop; available Monday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.

And don't forget to bring a new unwrapped toy for a child for the Toys 4 Tots donation box (located at the Gift Wrapping Center).

We also took the FREE Ren Cen Tour after our visit with Santa

Make it a fun day, and take in the Ren Cen with a FREE tour.
Complimentary Public tours of the GM Renaissance Center are offered twice daily Monday-Friday at 12:00 Noon and 2pm on a first-come basis.

Registration and tours begin at the PURE DETROIT store located in Tower 400, Level 1. To find out more about the FREE GM Ren Cen Tour, click here.

Click here to see when son and I visited Santa in 2009 and took the FREE tour of the Ren Cen

GM Ren Cen
100 Renaissance Center
Detroit, MI 48243

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My Bargain Shopping Haul of the Day at Payless Shoes

Check out my cool clothing deal thanks in part to the Payless Text Program...

I thought I would share a recent bargain that I found while shopping at Payless.  Since my son seems to always be outgrowing his shoes these days, I like to stop into Payless Shoe Stores in the hopes of snatching up a shoe bargain for my son's wardrobe.  And I recently scored a real steal of a deal, thanks in part to my smartphone.

I got this bargain price down even cheaper than the marked $12 price!

I found my son these cool, casual shoes (they have a stylish black sole) at a Metro Detroit area Payless marked down from $27.99 to $12 - HOLLA!! But the bargain price gets even better thanks to my membership in the Payless Text Program which gets me deal codes texted to my smartphone.

So when I went to pay for my son's bargain $12 shoes, I also gave the cashier the code that I had recently been texted which earned me an additional 30% off the price, bringing the final purchase price to $8.90 with tax - DOUBLE HOLLA!!!

So if you like shopping at Payless like I do, make sure to Join the Payless Text Program by texting 'SHOES' to 747474 (messaging rates may apply. Some codes have exclusions).

I love a good bargain - Don't you???

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Kids Eat FREE on Sundays with an Adult Meal Purchase at Downtown Royal Oak Restaurants starting 11/24

It's a Wonderful Season in Royal Oak....

As part of their recently launched “It’s a Wonderful Season” series of events focusing on Downtown Royal Oak, 16 area restaurants are offering a Kids Eat Free promotion every Sunday from November 24th through December 29th.

You can get one child’s meal (12 and under) with the purchase of an adult’s meal. Some of the participating restaurants include Mr. B's, BlackFinn, Andiamo, Oak City Grill, and Star Lanes.

For a list of all participating Kids Eat FREE restaurants in Royal Oak, visit http://www.roarevents.info/map.


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FREE Photos with Santa at Art Van Furniture in Warren starting 11/30

Fa la la la la la la la FREE!!!!

Mark your calendar to get FREE photos with Santa for the Christmas season at Art Van Furniture.  Just take the kids to the Warren 14 Mile Store starting on Saturday, November 30th from 10am to 4pm.

FREE Photos with Santa will take place on the following dates and times in November and December -

- November 30th, 10am - 4pm
- December 1st, Noon - 4pm

- December 7th, 10am -4pm
- December 8th, Noon-4pm

- December 14th, 10am-4pm
- December 15th, Noon - 4pm

- December 21st, 10am - 4pm
- December 22nd, Noon-4pm

Art Van Furniture - Warren 14 Mile Store
6500 E. 14 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 939-2100


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EMPLOYMENT: Michigan Nonprofit Job Center - November 22, 2013

Michigan Nonprofit Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

Looking for an internship? Be sure to check out the Internship Center!

TV Operations Coordinator (East Lansing)
TV Operations Coordinator
Broadcasting Services, College of Communication Arts and Sciences
Michigan State University

WKAR is seeking a highly motivated and outgoing person to serve as Operations Coordinator. This position will coordinate all television productions, both in-studio and on-location and facilitate station events. The successful applicant will schedule professional staff, as well as hire and train student employees for station activities. Contributions to the overall production output of the station, based upon individual skills and experience, are expected.

WKAR is part of Michigan State University Broadcasting Services, a division of the College of Communication Arts & Sciences. It includes WKAR-TV, WKAR AM and FM Radio, WKAR.org, Radio Reading Service, WKAR Ready-To-Learn, and Interactive Video Services and reaches more than a half-million mid-Michigan residents each week, and contributes to the educational experience of Michigan State University's 47,000-plus student body. For additional information, please visit www.wkar.org.

Application deadline is December 5, 2013. Qualified applicants can apply online by visiting jobs.msu.edu and refer to job posting #8658.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.


Development & Donor Relations Assistant (Chelsea)
The St. Louis Center, a residential facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seeks a full time Development and Donor Relations Assistant. Submit cover letter, resume and list of professional references to Barbara Lawrence, HR Director at barbl@stlouiscenter.org. Please see our website http://www.stlouiscenter.org/employment.html for details and contact information.


Executive Director (Oakland County)
Angott Search Group is pleased to be conducting a search for an Executive Director for a leading non-profit organization in SE Michigan with a long-standing heritage of community service. This organization has a forty plus year history of providing a continuum of services to families in crisis, and is the single largest nonprofit provider of emergency food and housing to low-income families in Oakland County. Their mission is to promote self-efficiency, develop financial independence, and offer long-term results for their clients. Their aim is to create an environment of hope, dignity, and truly human existence for all people.

The position is responsible to the Board of Directors and will provide overall executive leadership to the affiliate that coincides with the direction, policies and objectives as set forth by the Board. He or she will plan for and administer a program in accordance with the organization’s stated purpose and in such a manner that optimum positive results are achieved.

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA is preferred.
• Fifteen or more years experience in the nonprofit space with a focus on Program and Community Development including a demonstrated track record of supporting and improving communities.
• Strong, demonstrated administrative, leadership and managerial skills.
• Capable and passionate about leading and managing all facets of traditional housing program including organizational development, early childhood development, staff management, financial accountability, facilities management, resource development and community relations.
• Strong relationship building skills is vital, including internal and external.

Interested candidates apply at: http://www.asgteam.com/refresh/templates/career.php?job_id=338091


Public Relations Specialist (Brighton)
The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, a regional parks agency encompassing 13 parks located in five counties in southeastern Michigan, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of full-time public relations specialist. Under the direction of the Administrative Services Manager, position performs a variety of professional, administrative and clerical work in support of marketing, public relations and communications.

Salary Range: $40,872 to $44,262/year

Minimum qualifications: graduation from accredited college with degree in communicatins, journalism, public relations or related field and two years of experience.

To apply please forward cover letter, resume, and references by December 2, 2013 to carol.stone@metroparks.com or mail to:
ATTN: Human Resources
Huron-Clinton Metroparks
13000 High Ridge Dr
Brighton, MI 48114

NOTE: Michigan “Freedom of Information” laws require that candidate names and other information be made available upon request, unless the candidate has expressly requested confidentiality. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks will endeavor to maintain confidentiality and privacy within applicable laws.

The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).


Project Manager (Livonia/Westfield)
Primary Purpose:

To meet the needs of Starfish Family Services in the area of managing individual projects in the clinical and youth services division as well as supporting new program implementation activities.

Education and Experience Required: 

1. Master’s degree in psychology, social works or related human service field required.
2. At least five years formal supervisory experience.
3. At least three years subsequent experience working with children and families in a mental health – human services facility. Experience in early childhood programming (0 – 5) strongly preferred.
4. Must be licensed/certified professional in the State of Michigan.

Apply online:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=7300931


Senior Tax Policy Analyst (Lansing)
The Michigan League for Public Policy is a statewide advocacy organization that works to promote economic security for all people in Michigan. As part of its work, the League conducts research and analysis on tax and economic policy issues, focusing on how they impact low-income people in our state. The League seeks to hire a Senior Tax Policy Analyst with strong quantitative and analytic skills and the ability to communicate information effectively to diverse audiences.

The responsibilities of the Senior Tax Policy Analyst include researching and writing reports, analyzing tax policy (current and proposed), representing the League at meetings with partners and policymakers, and doing presentations on tax and economic issues related to the League’s mission.

Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in economics, public policy or a related field.
• Experience working on tax policy issues.
• Strong analytic skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and databases.
• Outstanding communications skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to broad audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, identify opportunities and develop public policy options.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, but also able to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Commitment to economic justice.

The position is full-time and is based in Lansing. Salary will be based on experience. Benefits package included.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to karenhm@mlpp.org by December 9, 2013.

The League is an equal opportunity employer and strives for diversity in its staff.


Case Planning Services Manager/Social Services Supervisor (Detroit)
Alternatives for Girls announces a staff opening for a full-time Case Planning Services Manager/Social
Services Supervisor in the Outreach and Educational Services Department

Please click on the link below for the full listing:

http://alternativesforgirls.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Outreach-Case-Planning-Services-Manager-11-12-13.pdf


Director of Government Relations (Metro Detroit)
The Education Trust–Midwest (ETM), a data-driven, non-profit education advocacy and research organization located in Southeastern Michigan, seeks a Director of Government Relations. The Director of Government Relations will serve as a resource of non-partisan expertise and information to policymakers, the Michigan Department of Education and key education leaders. This director also will lead the development and implementation of state legislative campaigns to advance Michigan student achievement and close opportunity and achievement gaps for low-income students and students of color.

The Director of Government Affairs will report to the executive director and participate in internal strategy and policy development, and will have the primary responsibility for leading the development and execution of effective state legislative strategies.

This is a full-time position with travel between ETM’s office in metropolitan Detroit and Lansing on a regular basis, and occasional travel elsewhere as needed.

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to jobs@edtrustmidwest.org. Please use “Government Affairs Director” as the subject line for your e-mail. We review applications on a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

For more information and to view the full job posting on our website, please click here: http://www.edtrust.org/midwest/about/jobs/director-of-government-affairs


Campaign Director (Royal Oak)
The Education Trust–Midwest (ETM), a non-partisan, data-driven non-profit education advocacy and research organization located in Southeastern Michigan, seeks a full-time Campaign Director to support our on-going efforts in Michigan.

The Campaign Director will need strong public engagement and strategic communication skills in order to educate and build an understanding throughout the state about what it will take to raise achievement in Michigan. Prior experience working with a coalition of stakeholders is a must – including government, education, business, non-profit, parent and civic groups – to support the successful implementation in Michigan while advancing the organization’s agenda.

The Campaign Director will be based in our office in Royal Oak, Michigan. Reporting to the executive director, this full-time director-level position must be willing to travel as needed, particularly to Lansing.

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to jobs@edtrustmidwest.org. Please use “Campaign Director” as the subject line for your e-mail. We review applications on a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

For more information and to view the full job posting on our website, please click here: http://www.edtrust.org/midwest/about/jobs/campaign-director


Part-Time Human Resources Generalist (Detroit)
Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the Province of St. Joseph, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiritual and other basic human needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting justice for all.

The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order is currently seeking a Part time, Human Resources Generalist. The primary purpose of this position is to effectively assist in and coordinate a variety of human resource functions.

Qualifications: 

• Demonstrate, exemplify and support the Capuchin Charism throughout all professional responsibilities and activities;
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required;
• Two years prior experience using HR software;
• Effective file management (paper and electronic) skills;
• Understand and implement processes to address and comply with legal and regulatory requirements for ministries;
• The ability to develop and implement an employee orientation and a workplace safety plan;
• Coordinate the employment process for the Province;
• Ability to function in a collaborative environment while also working independently and managing several tasks simultaneously;
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills;
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point;
• Maintain human resources information system and compile reports;
• Some periodic travel may be required.

Please submit letter of interest and resume to:

employment@thecapuchins.org Include HR Generalist in the subject line
OR
Attention: Human Resources
HR Generalist
The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order
1820 Mt. Elliott Street
Detroit, Michigan 48207


Vice President of Philanthropy, Marketing and External Relations (Grand Rapids)
POSITION: Vice President of Philanthropy, Marketing and External Relations
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities West Michigan
LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI
SALARY: $85,000 - $90,000

This position is responsible for planning, overseeing, coordinating and implementing of the Agency’s development, marketing, and community outreach functions. Provides leadership and oversight for Major Gifts, Community Outreach, Volunteer Services, and Grant Writing.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership for the Agency’s annual fundraising, including the annual drive, special events, grant writing, private solicitation and giving, donor communications, and related activities.
• Initiating and maintaining the planned giving program, deferred giving, development and growth of endowment funds, grants, major gifts, and related elements of Agency’s development program.
• Directing Agency marketing initiatives to various constituent groups including the community, church, parish organizations and current and potential customers.
• Collaborating with Agency leadership in the community relations on marketing activities. 
• Providing leadership on special fundraising events and oversight on the overall donor movement system.
• Other duties as assigned by the President and CEO.

Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related field and a minimum of ten years of experience in fundraising, marketing, and development. A Master’s Degree is not required, but preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA) Required:

• Knowledge of effective marketing, communication and development strategies and tactics. 
• Demonstrated experience with a donor movement system and successful fundraising.
• Ability to interact with the media.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.hiringsolutionsllc.com/openings/VP_of_Philanthropy. Application deadline is December 9, 2013.


CARF Accreditation Point Person (St. Clair)
A small non-nonprofit is seeking an experience person to lead our staff in obtaining CARF accreditation in Employment and Community Services. Candidate must possess experience in all phases of CARF accreditation with references available. Candidate must be able to work with present staff and have exceptional communication and people skills. Send qualifications and wage requirements to: Point Person, P.O. Box 741 New Baltimore, MI 48047 or e-mail clcollette@att.net


Foster Care Case Manager (Madison Heights)
Responsible for the direct oversight of 15 foster care cases, including reports using the Structured Decision Making (SDM) process, Child Welfare Licensing (CWL) expectations, working with birth families on reunification and with foster parents to maintain placements; attends all court hearings, parenting time and home visits.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university equivalent to any of the following: Social Work, Psychology, Guidance & Counseling, Criminal Justice, or Sociology;
• Must be organized, self-directed, pay attention to detail, and deadline oriented;
• Possess good written and verbal skills;
• Knowledge of SDM formats;
• Ability to think and act quickly and appropriately in emergencies;
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions;
• Ability to work cooperatively and make team decisions;
• Ability to write concise, accurate and informative reports;
• Ability to identify needs and provide interventions, training, guidance and support to biological, foster and adoptive parents in implementing treatment and service plans for children.

Applicants can email a cover letter and application to alesniak@childsafemichigan.org.


Campaign Specialist (Multiple Locations)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hiring a FT Campaign Specialist (Madison Heights)and PT Campaign Specialist (Grand Rapids) for their Team In Training fundraising program.

Regular schedule is Tuesday - Saturday with some evenings involved. Position also includes some travel.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify & cultivate relationships with fundraising participants with potential for a significant impact on the LLS mission.
• Maintain current tracking of cultivation efforts.
• Train/Manage volunteer staff to provide high level fundraising support for participants.
• Focus on generating awareness and interest for TNT & LLS at community events with retail/community partners.
• Maintain clear and consistent communications with TNT participants, coaches and volunteer staff.
• Ensure a strong mission connection for all TNT participants.
• Provide high level customer service to TNT participants throughout their TNT journey.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum preferred education: Bachelor's Degree.
• Attention to detail with exceptional people skills a must.
• 3 or more years fundraising, sales or marketing experience.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed to excellence.
• Highly organized and professional demeanor.
• Technically proficient with Microsoft Office and database programs.

For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, visit our website at www.lls.org/#/aboutlls/careers.

For consideration, please forward cover letter with resume and salary history (Salary history must be included for consideration) to:
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1471 E 12 Mile Road
Madison Heights MI 48071
Email: recruiting_mim@lls.org


Associate Director (Detroit)
Mercy Education Project is seeking an Associate Director who will be responsible for the management of day-to-day office and business operations and related staff to ensure high quality in all aspects of administration, accounting, human resources, and program services. The Associate Director serves as a member of Mercy Education Project’s Leadership Team, contributes to the overall strategic direction of the organization and acts as an example and coach to help build a supportive and collaborative organizational culture. The full job position is posted at http://mercyed.net/job-opportunities

The successful candidate should have an undergraduate degree, 3+ years of relevant experience, passion for the organization’s mission, have a collaborative, team-oriented work-style, and excellent interpersonal, management, and communication skills.

Send resumes to assocdir@mercyed.net. No phone calls please. Mercy Education Project is an equal opportunity employer.


Chief Development Officer (Inkster)
Starfish Family Services is an Inkster-based nonprofit that serves thousands of vulnerable children and families each year. Their passion is early childhood development, and they strive each day to prepare children for school success. They have a dedicated workforce of more than 350 teachers, social workers, psychiatrists, child development experts, and other professionals. The agency leverages collaborative relationships to strengthen their capacity and achieve their mission. Starfish is funded through a combination of public and private investments with total annual income of about $20 million. On a daily basis they provide services to nearly 1,100 low income children five and under. Starfish is a specialized provider of children’s mental health services as part of the Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority.

Candidates MUST HAVE experience in the following areas:

• Identifying, cultivating and closing major gifts with excellent ongoing stewardship.
• The ability to develop and lead the agency’s strategic development efforts.
• The ability to represent the agency in an executive capacity at community and other external events.
• Superb oral and written communication skills with exceptional strategic and administrative abilities, as well as excellent planning and organizational development skills.
• Highly developed consensus building skills while able to make decisions with excellent initiative, creativity and a ‘self-starter’ attitude.
• Team player disposition and hands-on style, with an impeccable reputation for operating with the highest integrity. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of external partners.

Interested candidates should contact William Weatherston at Information@hohauser.com.


Site Coordinator (Detroit)
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit helps good kids in bad situations beat the odds.
By providing a comprehensive after-school program to expand their horizons and graduate college, we empower children of poverty and potential to triumph over their circumstances, become successful, and grow up to give back to their communities.

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit is a unique, private scholarship program seeking a part-time site supervisor at Cristo Rey High School to supervise the overall programmatic operations of Hope Academy. Alongside the Academic Coordinator, the Site Coordinator will be responsible for afterschool program design and implementation. This programming includes college preparatory workshops, academic skill building, personal development, and academic development. This position will work 20-25 hours per week, including one Saturday per month.

Qualified applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school and teaching experience in an informal or formal classroom setting. The ideal candidate will be a team player with short and long-term project management skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, proven flexibility, and a passion for education. A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required. Bi-lingual Spanish/English is preferred, but not required.

For more information about Boys Hope Girls Hope, and to submit a resume, visit our website at http://new.boyshopegirlshope.org. You may also send your resume to ExecSearch@bhgh.org. Be sure to add Detroit Site Coord to the subject line.


Administrative Assistant (Detroit)
The Skillman Foundation, located in Detroit, MI, is committed to improving the lives of Detroit Children. The Foundation is organized to help create pathways for Detroit children to graduate from high school, and to be prepared for college, career, and life.

The Foundation is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant performs executive level administrative and business support to the VP, Program & Policy with additional support to Program Officers. This position serves as an effective gatekeeper while handling the daily office tasks necessary to allow for executive to be effective in leadership role.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to; 

• Provide administrative and business support. 
• Maintain VP, Program & Policy business calendar. 
• Coordinate personal and business travel arrangements for VP, Program & Policy. 
• Coordinate and set-up all staff internal and external meetings, including those required by Program Officers. 
• Prepare expense reports for VP, Program & Policy and Program Officers. 
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications for the Administrative Assistant:

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum of five years executive administrative experience. 
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite products.
• Strong negotiation skills. 
• Stellar organizational skills, ability to prioritize and focus on details.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written. 
• Self-starter who is able to anticipate next steps.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

A complete job description is available at www.skillman.org. If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resumetohr@skillman.org no later than December 6,2013.


Director of Development (Bloomfield Hills)
Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation & stewardship of individual major donors, alumni, and corporate, government and foundation prospects for Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum. Support will be sought for exhibit and program sponsorship, endowment and scholarship programs, capital projects, and high-end annual fund gifts. Will manage a team responsible for raising annual fund, membership and unrestricted support for the Academy and Museum and for implementing a strong alumni relations program for the Academy. Will provide leadership and oversight of fund raising events and staff in support of all areas of development.

Cranbrook is comprised of Cranbrook Schools, the Academy of Art & Art Museum, and an Institute of Science. Our 319-acre campus is a National Historic Landmark that welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year.

Bachelor’s degree required, along with a min. of 8 years of progressively responsible development experience, preferably with a museum, cultural or educational institution; excellent interpersonal skills and high level organizational skills; capability of working with major donors, high level volunteers and major administrators; computer proficiency necessary; knowledge of government grants and governmental processes; solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituencies and high level volunteers and donors, including corporate and foundation officers at all levels.

For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and Application to: Cranbrook HR, P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0804, or fax (248) 645-3014, or email humanresources@cranbrook.edu Download our Application from the Employment page of our website at www.cranbrook.edu


Community Vocational Manager (Canton)
Community Work Opportunities (CWO) a vocational provider located in Canton Michigan is seeking a Vocational Manager responsible for overall services to persons with developmental and or physical disabilities. Persons served may have additional challenges, such as autism, blindness, deafness, and seizure. Services include Supportive Employment, Job Coaching, Micro-business, Sensory Integration, Volunteers, Skill Building, and Community Integration. Manager is responsible for service integrity, reporting,and quality improvement.
Position involves leadership, marketing, quality improvement, scheduling, supervision, creativity, and ability to work in a positive diverse environment. Strong and detailed presentation, decision making, and coaching skills; extensive knowledge of product management and marketing are some of the characteristics for the successful candidate.

• Demonstrate effective leadership – manage multiple priorities, delegate tasks, and lead through example.
• Involved in all aspects of Person Centered Planning as a leader of the service delivery team.
• Lead and oversee staff training and development activities including the concepts of Gentle Teaching and Crisis Prevention Interventions.
• Minimum one year working with developmentally disabled and prior supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, HS Diploma/equivalent required.
• Intake for new customers, primary contact with customer family and or representatives.
• Represent CWO in community, meet and speak with local groups, businesses, and families associated with the program.

Email resume, cover letter, with salary & benefit requirements, emphasizing employment and training in the mental health field, and addressing any questions concerning this opportunity: to Elaine@CWOInc.Com; or via fax at (734) 981-5384, attention to: Director.


Supported Employment/Job Developer (Canton)
Community Work Opportunities (CWO) a vocational provider located in Canton Michigan is seeking a Supported Employment/Job Developer responsible for employment services to persons with developmental and or physical disabilities. Persons served may have additional challenges, such as autism, blindness, deafness, and seizure. Agency services include Supported Employment, Job Coaching, Micro-business, Sensory Integration, Volunteers, Skill Building, and Community Integration.
The Supported Employment/Job Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining job placements and exploring future positions for our customers. The successful candidate must foster a positive relationship so employers always value the customer’s employment.

The Supported Employment/Job Developer will identify persons served as candidates for the employment opportunities offered by established and new employers. Recruitment and job matching are functions of both persons served and Job Development. Professional manner and maintaining contacts are of utmost importance, including participation and reporting about meetings with employers, trade associations, and Chambers of Commerce.

• Minimum one year working with developmentally disabled and prior job development experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, HS Diploma/equivalent required.
• Intake for new Supported Employment customers, primary contact with employers, customer family and or representatives.
• Represent the CWO Supported Employment program in the community, meet and speak with local groups, businesses, and families associated with the program.

Email resume, cover letter, with salary & benefit requirements, emphasizing employment and training in the mental health field, and addressing any questions concerning this opportunity: to Elaine@CWOInc.Com; or via fax at (734) 981-5384, attention to: Director.


Executive Director (Detroit)
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit
Boys Hope Girls Hope helps academically capable and motivated children-in-need to meet their full potential and become men and women for others by providing value-centered, family-like homes, opportunities and education through college.
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit seeks an experienced Executive Director. We are an affiliate of Boys Hope Girls Hope International, and currently operate two homes and an offsite Hope Prep Academy program
The Executive Director will work with the Board of Directors to ensure quality, financial viability and programmatic excellence. Duties largely include fundraising and development as well as communications, board relations, and program oversight.
Successful candidates will have a minimum of five (5) years experience with increasing responsibilities in fundraising, board development or nonprofit management. BA in administration, management, or related field required, MA preferred. Candidates should have successful prior fundraising and board development experience.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including group medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, 125 Flex Benefit plan, and the chance to change the lives of children in need.
Occasional travel in the US required. For more information, visit www.boyshopegirlshope.org. To apply, please submit cover letter, resume and salary history to execsearch@bhgh.org. Please type Detroit ED in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Boys Hope Girls Hope is an EOE.


Director of Development (Ann Arbor)
Ele’s Place is seeking a seasoned fundraising professional who is passionate about healing grieving children for the Ann Arbor location. Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with individuals and businesses who wish to support grieving children. 
• Supervision of an Events Coordinator.
• Working with the Managing Director to identify current and prospective donors, and coordinate cultivation and solicitation plans.

Qualifications for Director of Development:

• Bachelors degree minimum in a field supportive to position
• Seasoned fund development professional, with a track record of successful major gift development.
• Experience working collaboratively with a Board of Directors and other volunteers.
• Experience planning and implementing fundraising events.
• Organized, attentive to detail, able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Opportunity for growth in organizational leadership. Competitive Salary and Benefits package.

Responses to this posting are requested by December 12, 2013.
Send cover letter & resume to:
Elizabeth Webb, Director of Operations
Ele’s Place
1145 W. Oakland
Lansing, MI 48915
Or email this information to: ewebb@elesplace.org

EOE


Events & Development Coordinator (Lansing)
Part Time (25 Hours per Week)

Ele’s Place is seeking an Events and Development Coordinator to produce events which educate the public and raise funds and other support for Ele’s Place programming. Works with the development team creating and maintaining relationships with donors and prospective donors.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Plans, budgets and implements fund raising events. Maintains detailed action plans for each event and evaluates all events after implementation.
• Assists with cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of event sponsors. Solicits in-kind donations for events. 
• Assists development team with creating and maintaining relationships with donors and prospective donors for the Lansing location. 

Qualifications for Events Coordinator:

• Experience planning and implementing fundraisers events required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required. 
• Previous fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers preferred.
• Organized, attentive to detail, able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships within the community.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.
• BA degree preferred.

Responses to this posting are requested by: November 29, 2013

Send cover letter & resume to: Ele’s Place, 1145 W. Oakland, Lansing, MI 48915
Or email this information to: ewebb@elesplace.org

EOE


Director of Marketing (Lansing)
Ele’s Place is seeking a seasoned marketing professional to raise awareness of and funding for Ele’s Place programs. Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Implement a strategic marketing plan and media efforts to educate communities about the needs of grieving children.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of the Ele’s Place brand among all branches and programs of the organization.
• Write and coordinate the publication of newsletters, brochures and other materials.
• Oversee website and coordinate social media efforts.

Qualifications for Director of Marketing:

• Seasoned marketing/communications professional. 
• Outstanding writer and speaker.
• Experience writing and producing brochures, newsletters, press releases, and content for electronic publications.
• Experience with media relations and media planning and placement (paid and in-kind.
• Experience overseeing websites and social media.
• Experience speaking to small and large audiences.
• Organized, attentive to detail, able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Bachelors degree minimum in a field supportive to position.
• Experience working with nonprofits and with volunteers preferred.

Responses to this posting are requested by December 6, 2013.

Send cover letter & resume to: Elizabeth Webb, Operations Director, Ele’s Place, 1145 W. Oakland, Lansing, MI 48915
or email this information to: ewebb@elesplace.org

EOE


Consulting Analyst (Ann Arbor)
Richner & Richner, LLC (www.RichnerRichner.com), a well-established, rapidly expanding strategic fundraising consulting firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is seeking a qualified professional to join our team as Consulting Analyst.

The Consulting Analyst will be responsible for systematically evaluating the fundraising operations and aspirations of clients through interviews; consultations; site visits; the review and analysis of documents, processes and data; synthesizing the information gathered; drafting comprehensive reports; and presenting to clients. Creating the rationale for the recommendations of our Consultants is at the heart of the Consulting Analyst position.

Analyst duties include:

• Reviewing large quantities of client generated information collected through R&R’s proprietary diagnostic tool;
• Interviewing prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors and volunteers as part of client assessment work;
• Facilitating focus groups;
• Drafting project reports to be delivered to clients;
• Originating various kinds of individual and small group presentations to clients;
• Performing basic and in-depth research related to trends in the non-profit sector, particularly related to philanthropy; 
• Triaging and responding to client requests; and
• Assisting with generating proposals and contracts for client work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of fund development or related experience.
• Outstanding analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple project deadlines.
• Strong orientation toward customer service.

Email a cover letter, copy of your résumé including salary history and professional references to Karen@RichnerRichner.com.


Chief Development Officer (Metro Detroit)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

A large non-profit organization located in the metropolitan Detroit area is seeking a Chief Development Officer. A member of the executive management group, this individual will be responsible for overseeing all fundraising efforts to support the mission of the organization and will develop long and short-term fundraising plans, strategies and objectives to achieve a fundraising target of $9 million in 2014 (including estates and planned giving). The CDO will lead staff and volunteers in all aspects of philanthropy, donor cultivation and engagement, gift administration and processing as well as work closely with senior team members in marketing, communications and public relations activities to enhance and support fundraising efforts.

In order to be considered, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree as well as have a minimum of seven years fundraising experience. Comprehensive management skills and experience are required, including demonstrated experience in managing and implementing a comprehensive fund development program and a proven record of meeting annual revenue targets. Qualified candidates must be familiar with standard fundraising techniques including face-to-face solicitation, proposal writing, special events, direct mail and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge as well as use of the internet.

Salary is commensurate with experience, and a generous benefit package is also available. Relocation assistance is also available. To be considered, please send a cover letter and resume to: cdoapplications@gmail.com.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Good Luck!


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