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Passionate Legacies: A Celebration and Fundraiser For The African Women’s Development Fund At 15

“When you invest in women and girls, the return on your investment is not about the life of the one woman or the one girl who has been affected, but it’s about healthier families, healthier communities, healthier countries and revitalized communities all round.”– Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

New York, NY—March 1, 2016— The African Women’s Development Fund-USA (AWDF-USA) today announced a cocktail gala event for the 15-year anniversary celebration of the African Women’s Development Fund. The event is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 16, from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Millennium Plaza Hotel located at 1 United Nations Plaza in Manhattan.

Entitled “Passionate Legacies: A Celebration and Fundraiser for the African Women’s Development Fund @ 15” the event will host founders, grantees, partners, community members as well as the passionate legacies, work and history of AWDF. It is a great time to recognize the achievements and history of AWDF during the 60th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the UN headquarters in New York.

The invite-only affair will include a cocktail hour and two live performances from recording artist and prominent leader in the Pan African movement, Maame Afon Yelbert-Obeng. The event will also commemorate African women through the dual launch of “Voice, Power and Soul II,” a book that illustrates the success stories of African women feminists, and “Sheroes,” an AWDF Compilation CD that includes

• music from artists such as Angelique Kidjoe, Nneka, Somi, Maame Afon- Yelbert Obeng, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and many other African women
• select videos and short films
• original poetry authored by African women

Hosts of the event include AWDF Co- Founder and First CEO Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, AWDF CEO Theo Sowa, Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee, and The AWDF-USA Board.

AWDF USA provides a vehicle for effective American philanthropy to Africa that builds the capacity of the continent’s women for social change and sustainable development. This event is an important platform to elevate the visibility of our work with the US Diaspora, empowering and engaging African women currently living in the United States.

For further inquiries please email info@womenchangeafrica.com. Additional information is also available online via social media via facebook.com/awdfusa or twitter.com @AWDFUSA

[tp lang=”en” not_in=”fr”]AWDF-USA is a proud to be taking part in the Celebrate Empowerment 3 fundraiser being organized by Girls Empowerment Summit Sierra Leone (GESSL), in collaboration with the Visao Foundation. The 3rd annual Celebrate Empowerment Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, June 25th at the United Nations in New York. Celebrate Empowerment 3 will raise funds for projects supporting young people in Sierra Leone.

Founded in 2012, GESSL is women-led, and engages vulnerable girls between the ages of 12 and 16 years in Sierra Leone. The organization provides girls with skills and knowledge, in addition to building their confidence to become the next generation of women leaders in Africa. Over 100 girls and their families have benefitted from two annual summits, as well as a series of workshops to empower girls and connect them to female mentors in Sierra Leone and the Diaspora.

Over a one year period, GESSL provides workshops focused on leadership and self-development, sexual and reproductive health, community development, entrepreneurship and technology. Furthermore, girls participate in community projects to address pertinent issues in their communities. Ultimately, these programs are designed to nurture leadership potential, build sisterhood and foster networking and transformative mentorship.

At the height of the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone, GESSL devised innovative ways and alternatives to ensure that girls could access continued education and emergency relief. With the disastrous impact of the Ebola, especially to social infrastructure, this fundraiser provides a unique vehicle to share GESSL’s story, raise visibility about its work and mobilize diverse resources for sustained impact.

Moiyattu Banya, Co-Founder of GESSL has been working closely with AWDF USA in an advisory role as well as supports AWDF USA’s communications efforts. In 2015, AWDF is celebrating 15 years and AWDF-USA is partnering with GESSL to raise visibility in the US about the presence and work of AWDF on the continent.

For more on Girls Empowerment Summit visit:

www.girlsempowermentsummitsl.org[/tp]

[tp lang=”fr” not_in=”en”]AWDF-USA est fier de prendre part à Celebrate Empowerment 3, une collecte de fonds organisée par Girls Empowerment Summit Sierra Leone (Gessl), en collaboration avec la Fondation Visao. La collecte de fonds de la 3e édition de Celebrate Empowerment aura lieu le jeudi 25 Juin à l’Organisation des Nations Unies à New York. Celebrate Empowerment 3 va lever des fonds pour des projets en faveur des jeunes en Sierra Leone.

Fondée en 2012, Gessl est dirigées par des femmes et implique les jeunes filles vulnérables âgées de 12 à 16 ans en Sierra Leone. L’organisation fournit aux filles des compétences et des connaissances, en plus de la construction de leur confiance pour devenir la prochaine génération de femmes leaders en Afrique. Plus de 100 filles et leurs familles ont bénéficié de deux sommets annuels, ainsi que d’une série d’ateliers pour aider les filles et les connecter à des mentors féminins en Sierra Leone et de la diaspora.

Sur une période d’un an, Gessl offre des ateliers axés sur le leadership, le développement personnel, la santé sexuelle et reproductive, le développement communautaire, l’entrepreneuriat et la technologie. En outre, les filles participent à des projets communautaires pour aborder les questions pertinentes dans leurs communautés. En fin de compte, ces programmes sont conçus pour favoriser le potentiel de leadership, construire de la fraternité, mais favorisent aussi le réseautage ou un mentorat transformateur.

A la hauteur de l’épidémie d’Ebola en Sierra Leone, Gessl a imaginé des moyens et des solutions de rechange novateurs pour s’assurer que les filles puissent accéder à la formation continue et au secours d’urgence. Avec l’impact désastreux d’Ebola, en particulier sur les infrastructures sociales, cette collecte de fonds fournit un vecteur unique pour partager l’histoire de Gessl, accroître la visibilité de ses travaux et mobiliser des ressources diverses pour un impact durable.

Moiyattu Banya, co-fondatrice de Gessl a travaillé en étroite collaboration avec AWDF-USA dans un rôle consultatif ainsi qu’en soutient des efforts de communication d’AWDF-USA. En 2015, AWDF célèbre ses 15 ans et AWDF-USA s’associe à Gessl pour permet d’accroître la visibilité aux États-Unis sur la présence et le travail d’AWDF sur le continent africain.

Pour en savoir plus sur le Sommet d’autonomisation des filles visitez:

www.girlsempowermentsummitsl.org[/tp]

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[tp lang=”en” not_in=”fr”](29th July 2013, African Women’s Development Fund, Accra):

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is pleased to announce that the institution has recently benefited from an in kind contribution of Microsoft software valued at US$32,970.00.

This donation was provided through the Microsoft Citizenship program, and with the support of our sister organisation, the African Women’s Development Fund USA (AWDF-USA) as part of its African Social Impact Multi-Media Initiative (ASIMI) to promote the technology capacity of the African Women’s Movement

Theo Sowa, Chief Executive Officer of AWDF states, “AWDF appreciates this generous gift from Microsoft which will go a long way towards strengthening AWDF’s technological systems. We consider this to be the start of a longer term partnership with AWDF which we know will have additional benefits for our network of over 1000 grantee partners across the continent”.

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About the African Women’s Development Fund

Over the past ten years, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has blazed a trail for women’s rights and philanthropy across the African continent. AWDF is an African, not for profit, grantmaking organisation. Since the start of operations in 2001, AWDF has provided over US$19 million in grants to more than 1000 women’s organisations in 42 African countries. AWDF’s grant making processes are uniquely designed to meet the needs of African women and activities include the provision of small and larger grants to African women’s organisations, capacity building support and a strong focus on advocacy and movement building.

AWDF contact:

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah (Programme Officer for Communications)

Tel: +233 302 521 257 (Ghana)

Email: nana@africlub.net/awdf, Website: www.africlub.net/awdf[/tp]

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[tp lang=”fr” not_in=”en”](29 Juillet 2013, le Fonds Africain de développement de la femme, Accra):

Le Fonds Africain de développement de la femme (AWDF) est heureux d’annoncer que l’institution a récemment bénéficié d’une contribution en nature de logiciels Microsoft d’une valeur de US $ 32,970.00.

Ce don a été offert par le programme Microsoft Citoyenneté, et avec le soutien de notre organisation soeur, leFonds Africain de développement de la femme Etats-Unis (AWDF-Etats-Unis) dans le cadre de l’African Social Impact Multi-Media Initiative (Asimi) afin de promouvoir les capacités de la technologique du Mouvement des femmes africaines

Theo Sowa, Directrice Générale d’AWDF déclare, “AWDF apprécie ce don généreux de Microsoft qui ira un long chemin vers le renforcement des systèmes technologiques d’AWDF. Nous considérons cela comme le début d’un partenariat à long terme avec AWDF dont on sait aura des avantages supplémentaires pour notre réseau de plus de 1000 partenaires bénéficiaires de subventions à travers le continent “.

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A propos du Fonds de développement des femmes africaines

Au cours des dix dernières années, le Fonds africain de développement de la femme (AWDF) a ouvert la voie pour les droits des femmes et de la philanthropie à travers le continent africain. AWDF est un organisme de subvention Africain à but non lucratif. Depuis le début des opérations en 2001, AWDF a fourni plus de 19 millions $ en subventions à plus de 1000 organisations de femmes dans 42 pays africains. Les processus d’octroi de subventions de AWDF sont spécialement conçues pour répondre aux besoins des femmes africaines et les activités comprennent la mise à disposition des petites et grandes subventions aux organisations de femmes africaines, le soutien au renforcement des capacités et un fort accent sur la sensibilisation et le renforcement des mouvements.

AWDF contact:

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah (Programme Officer for Communications)

Tel: +233 302 521 257 (Ghana)

Email: nana@africlub.net/awdf, Website: www.africlub.net/awdf[/tp]

Do you wish to give a gift to AWDF? You can give to AWDF via our sister organisation AWDF-USA by supporting the ‘Mother Africa’ campaign.

For our donors in the USA:

Did you know that if you give to AWDF USA in 2012, you could get a 100% federal tax write-off for your gift?

And did you know that the government might cap charitable donation tax deductions starting in 2013?

There are only a few weeks left in the 2012 Giving Season.

So, don’t delay.

Give today to maximize both the tax benefit and social impact of your AWDF USA donation.

A special “thank you” to those who have already given.

Your donations have had the following impact this year:

• Kept open almost 300 outstanding African women’s nonprofits providing vital services throughout the continent

• Raised awareness of millions throughout the US and Africa about the risks of infant and maternal mortality and how to prevent it

• Convened over 3000 Americans in forums and virtual townhalls throughout the country to learn about and mobilize support for African women innovators, philanthropists and leaders

The time is now! Please give to AWDF USA and our movement to advance African women’s causes and leaders.

Thank you for being our partner for a New Africa.

[tp lang=”en” not_in=”fr”]National Campaign Spotlights African Women’s Leadership

The African Women’s Development Fund USA (AWDF USA) has launched the Mother Africa Campaign to raise awareness and support in the US for African women’s organizations doing exemplary work but challenged by cuts in international donations during the recession. The national Campaign will debut with a Mother Africa Celebration highlighting the continent’s art, food and music on September 13th from 6-8 PM at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco.

Says AWDF USA Executive Director, Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson, “Americans want to help Africa but often don’t know how. AWDF USA is an effective way for Americans of all backgrounds to make real, long lasting change for Africa. An independent evaluation shows that our work increases African women’s income, opportunity and rights. The $700,000 we hope to raise during the Campaign will go a long way in helping African women’s organizations continue rebuilding and leading Africa’s future.”

A US-based public foundation, AWDF USA was created a decade ago by its pioneering sister organization, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), headquartered in Accra, Ghana, and a coalition of American women to advance American support for African women’s development, leadership and rights. Together AWDF, Africa’s first women’s foundation, and AWDF USA have provided almost $20 million in grants to more than 1000 women’s organizations in 42 African countries over the past decade.

Dr. Abena P.A. Busia, AWDF USA’s Interim Board Chair says, “Although it does not always reach the news, there are development success stories throughout Africa. When you look at the issues that challenge us, such as poverty, infant mortality, and even AIDS/HIV, the numbers show improvement in many countries. At the center of all these successes is the leadership of women, and our grantees are leading the way.”

Among AWDF USA’s accomplishments is providing, in partnership with AWDF, early support to the Liberian Women’s Movement, starting with Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee’s very first grant, through its work today to revive local economies throughout Liberia.

According to AWDF’s CEO, Theo Sowa, “Over the past ten years, women’s leadership has had a huge impact in transforming the lives of African women, families and communities. However, very little of the money invested in development goes to women’s organizations – a situation made worse by the global recession. Our sister organization, AWDF USA, is working with us to raise the resources to invest in African women and women’s organizations – the resources to fuel and accelerate lasting change. Your partnership and support can help make this happen.”

As part of its Mother Africa Campaign, AWDF USA is organizing events throughout the country to highlight its work and convene Americans who want to support a new way for the continent.

• On October 20th AWDF USA’s Minnesota Network is convening a Pan-African Women’s Film Forum with St. Catherine University including award-winning films that feature Nobel Peace Prize winners, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and Dr. Wangari Maathai of Kenya as well as the stories of veteran African-American civil rights champions, Daisy Bates and Shirley Chisholm.

• On October 25th Seattle will host AWDF USA’s first-ever Africa Donors Forum with keynote speaker, Naomi Tutu, human rights activist and daughter of South Africa’s Desmond Tutu.

Visit www.usafriclub.net/awdf for a full calendar of events and to make a donation. Contact Summer Jackson, Project Manager, at 408-634-4837 or info@usafriclub.net/awdf for more information.[/tp]

[tp lang=”fr” not_in=”en”]Campagne nationale Spotlights sur le leadership des femmes africaines

Le Fonds Africain de Développement de la Femme aux Etats-Unis (AWDF-USA) a lancé la Campagne Mère Afrique afin de sensibiliser et de soutienir des Etats-Unis les organisations de femmes africaines qui font un travail exemplaire, mais contesté par des coupes dans les dons internationaux pendant la récession. La campagne nationale fera ses débuts avec une célébration Mère Afrique soulignant l’art, la nourriture et de la musique du continent le 13 Septembre 6-8 h, au Musée de la Diaspora africaine à San Francisco.

Le Dr Jackie Copeland-Carson, Directric exécutive d’AWDF USA déclare, “les Américains veulent aider l’Afrique, mais souvent ne savent pas comment. AWDF-USA est un moyen efficace pour les Américains de tous les milieux pour faire un changement réel et durable pour l’Afrique. Un indépendante évaluation montre que notre travail accroît le revenu, les chances et les droits des femmes africaines. Nous espérons lever $ 700,000 pendant la campagne qui fera un long chemin en aidant les organisations de femmes africaines a poursuivre la reconstruction et à conduire l’avenir de l’Afrique ».

Une fondation publique aux États-Unis, AWDF-USA a été créé il y a une dizaine d’années par son organisation sœur pionnière, le Fonds Africain de Développement de la Femme (AWDF), dont le siège est à Accra, au Ghana, et une coalition de femmes américaines à promouvoir le soutien américain pour le développement des femmes africaines, le leadership et de l’homme. Ensemble AWDF, la première fondation de femmes d’Afrique, et AWDF-USA ont fourni près de 20 millions $ en subventions à plus de 1000 organisations de femmes dans 42 pays africains au cours de la dernière décennie.

Dr Abena P.A. Busia, présidente du Conseil intérimaire d’AWDF-USA dit, “Bien que ne parviennent pas toujours les nouvelles, il y a des histoires de réussite de développement à travers l’Afrique. Quand vous regardez les questions qui nous interpellent, comme la pauvreté, la mortalité infantile, et même le VIH / sida, les chiffres montrent une amélioration dans de nombreux pays. Au centre de tous ces succès, le leadership des femmes, et nos bénéficiaires ouvrent la voie “.

Parmi les réalisations d’AWDF-US, en partenariat avec AWDF, le soutien précoce au Mouvement des femmes du Libéria, à partir de toute première subvention de la lauréate du prix Nobel de la paix Leymah Gbowee, à travers son travail aujourd’hui pour relancer les économies locales dans tout le Libéria.

Selon le PDG d’AWDF, Theo Sowa: «Au cours des dix dernières années, le leadership des femmes a eu un impact énorme dans la transformation de la vie des femmes africaines, les familles et les communautés Cependant, très peu de l’argent investi dans le développement va à des organisations de femmes – a. situation aggravée par la récession mondiale Notre organisation soeur, AWDF États-Unis, travaille avec nous pour augmenter les ressources pour investir dans les femmes africaines et des organisations de femmes -.. les ressources nécessaires pour alimenter et accélérer un changement durable Votre partenariat et le soutien peuvent aider à rendre cela possible ».

Dans le cadre de sa campagne Mère Afrique, AWDF-USA organise des événements à travers le pays afin de souligner son travail et convoquer les Américains qui veulent soutenir une nouvelle façon pour le continent.

• Le 20t Octobre AWDF USA’s Minnesota Network organise la convocation d’un Pan-African Women’s Film Forum avec l’Université Sainte-Catherine y compris les films primés qui comportent des lauréats du prix Nobel de la paix, la Présidente Ellen Johnson Sirleaf du Libéria et le Dr Wangari Maathai du Kenya ainsi que les histoires de vétérans champions d’Afrique-Amérique droits civiques, Daisy Bates et Shirley Chisholm.
• Le 25 Octobre Seattle accueillera le premier Africa Donors Forum d’AWDF USA avec conférencier, Naomi Tutu, militante des droits de l’homme et fille de Desmond Tutu en Afrique du Sud.

Visitez www.usafriclub.net/awdf pour un calendrier complet des événements et de faire un don. Contactez-Été Jackson, gestionnaire de projet, au 408-634-4837 ou info@usafriclub.net/awdf pour plus d’informations.[/tp]

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CONTACT: Stephanie Glover 612.424.3634, usawdf@gmail.com

Jackie Copeland-Carson, Ph.D. Named to Head

African Women’s Development Fund USA

The African Women’s Development Fund USA (AWDF USA) has selected Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson as its first USA Executive Director. Her appointment is effective September 15, 2011. Presently she is the president of Copeland Carson & Associates, a global philanthropy consulting firm providing services in the US, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. Dr. Copeland-Carson is founder and chair of the Pan-African Women’s Philanthropy Network, a diverse and growing coalition of Pan-African women leaders and their allies devoted to African and African diaspora development. PAWPNet, an AWDF USA partner, is the convener of the innovative Pan-African Women’s Action Summit, a bi-annual leadership conference recently held in Minneapolis, Minnesota from August 10^th-14^th, 2011.

An independent public charity and start-up foundation, AWDF USA was created as the US sister organization of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) based in Ghana. It shares AWDF’s mission to empower women to lead African development. AWDF, created by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, Dr. Hilda Tadria and Joanna Foster more than 10 years ago, is the first foundation created by Africans to support women-led nonprofit organizations throughout the continent. A recipient of many international awards, AWDF has made over $US17 million in grants to support more than 800 nonprofit organizations in 42 African countries.

A recent study by the World Bank and African Bank reports that African migrants worldwide gave more than $40 billion to their home countries to support extended family members and community projects in 2010. AWDF USA will mobilize support for African development from the US African diaspora and others committed to African development.

According to Her Excellency Adeleye-Fayemi, who is also AWDF’s president and First Lady of Ekiti State, Nigeria, “AWDF recognizes that there is a worldwide community of Africans living in the diaspora and others who want to support African development—especially through women’s leadership. AWDF USA will be an accessible means for the US-based African diaspora and all Americans to advance women’s leadership for development.” Reflecting the priorities of African women, AWDF USA will support women’s rights, reproductive health, economic security, governance and peace, as well as arts and culture.

Dr. Abena P.A. Busia, chair of the AWDF USA search committee and its board secretary, notes that “After a search and review of almost 100 candidates, we could not find anyone more knowledgeable of both philanthropy in the African diaspora and on African continent to lead AWDF USA. Dr. Copeland-Carson has the expertise and the hands-on technical skills to ensure AWDF USA’s success.”

For Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson, “I have long admired AWDF’s pioneering work on African women’s issues. It is at the forefront of an African philanthropic renaissance, blending the best of traditional and global giving to create an entirely new development model that puts women at the center. I am honored to be the first executive director of AWDF USA and look forward to raising public awareness and support in the US for African women’s development.”

A respected African diaspora philanthropy scholar and advocate, Dr. Copeland-Carson, trained as an anthropologist and urban planner, has almost 30 years of experience in the foundation field. She has been an executive, evaluator, trainer or researcher with numerous philanthropies, including global or African-focused private foundations such as the Ford Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Bertelsmann Foundation and TY Danjuma Foundation among others. She has worked with some of the US’s largest community foundations, including the Philadelphia and Hartford foundations. Also, she has been a consultant on evaluation and strategic planning with philanthropy associations, including, for example, the Women’s Funding Network and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees. As founding managing director for philanthropic services at US Bank’s Private Client Group, she had sales, regulatory and grantmaking responsibility for foundations clients throughout the US.

International human rights activist, Naomi Tutu, notes that “Jackie is the right leader at the right time for AWDF USA. She brings the vision, passion and know how needed to increase support for our Motherland throughout the US.”

Dr. Copeland-Carson’s writings are influencing trends in multiple fields. For example, “Pan-Africanizing Philanthropy” (Palgrave, 2012); “Kenyan Diaspora Philanthropy” (TPI/Harvard University, 2007); “Promoting Diversity in Contemporary Black Philanthropy” (Indiana University, 2004); Creating Africa in America (University of Pennsylvania, 2004) examine various issues in the African diaspora, community development and women’s leadership.

A recipient of the Bush Foundation’s prestigious Leadership Fellowship recognizing her contributions to community leadership, she has been on the boards of more than 20 nonprofit organizations, including the Association of Black Foundation Executives.

Dr. Copeland-Carson holds two masters degrees, one in urban planning and the other in cultural anthropology, with a Ph.D. in anthropology (African/African diaspora and South Asian concentration) all from the University of Pennsylvania. Her undergraduate degrees are from Georgetown University in literature with a certificate in African studies from its School for Foreign Service with studies at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria.

For information about AWDF USA, contact Stephanie Glover, AWDF USA Publicist, at 612.424.3634 or usawdf@gmail.com

Location

Chicago, IL preferred, but not required

Reporting Relationship

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

The African Women’s Development Fund USA (AWDF USA) is a 501c(3) organization created to raise visibility and financial support in the United States for The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) based in Accra, Ghana. AWDF is a grant-making organization that supports women’s organizations across the continent of Africa. Over the past 10 years, AWDF has made grants totalling more than $16M US to 800 women’s organizations in over 43 African countries. Please see africlub.net/awdf for more information.

This is a new position and the first paid position of AWDF USA. Prior to this time, the work of AWDF USA has been done by volunteers and a short-term consultant. This position will be supported by a part-time bookkeeper and administrative assistant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

AWDF USA seeks an Executive Director (the “ED”) that will enable the organization to be strategic and influential in a rapidly changing and demanding global environment. The ED is responsible for creating and advancing AWDF USA’s mission and vision. The ED is also responsible for the overall management of AWDF USA and the implementation of its policies. This individual reports directly to the Board of Directors and is responsible for keeping the Board engaged and informed so that they can fulfill the governance responsibilities entrusted to them. Specifically, the ED will be responsible for Fundraising, Marketing, Finance and Administration, Management and Leadership, Communications and External Relationships, and Board Relations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of proven leadership ability and be capable of juggling many priority projects working independently. This individual should possess the capacity to assess, analyze and design strategic organizational structures, programs and processes and handle the organization’s day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the challenges facing start-up global organizations and possess the creative vision to address these challenges effectively. The ED must be a strong decision-maker, facilitator, inspiring leader, and passionate advocate who can effect change where it is needed.

Specific previous experiences and qualifications include:

• Passionate belief in the AWDF’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrated commitment to the human rights of women and a global feminist perspective.
• Integrity and high ethical standards with a reputation for fairness and transparency.
• Strong sensitivity and commitment to cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual, and socioeconomic diversity.
• Demonstrated fundraising track record and experience in strategic marketing. The ability to compete for and win philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
• Experience working with members of a Board of Directors with a history of strengthening proper governance guidelines and building the consensus necessary to ensure organizational success.
• Creativity and innovation in conceptualizing, identifying, and pursuing opportunities, partnerships, and resource development.
• Proven ability to create constructive partnerships among diverse constituencies, to strengthen consensus building, collaboration, and communication.
• Effective verbal and written communications, including excellent public speaking skills for formal and extemporaneous presentations and the ability to clearly and convincingly communicate the work and vision of AWDF USA.
• Working knowledge of international development, human rights, and the feminist movement internationally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to use diplomacy effectively.
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.

EDUCATION

An undergraduate degree is required. A graduate degree in a relevant field of study such as global/international affairs or development, women’s/gender studies, human rights, law, non-profit management, international business, or MBA is highly preferred.

COMPENSATION

A competitive compensation package will be offered to attract outstanding candidates

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest, resume and contact information for 3 references to secy.awdfusa@gmail or to AWDF USA at 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 by 5pm CST on April 1, 2011.