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4 people are interested
Values-Based Vendor Researcher
ORGANIZATION: Friends for a Non Violent World
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4 people are interested
If you are passionate about changing the current economic system, then this is the position for you. As a vendor researcher, you will work to seek out vendors from disadvantaged groups such as people of color, Native communities, LGBTQIA+, and the formerly incarcerated. Our goal is to spend our money is a way that will reflect our values, promote our vision, and disrupt systems of oppression.
Responsibilities:
- Research locally owned businesses that
-Pay employees minimum living wage
-Contribute to their communities
- Assess spending needs of the organization (copy paper, toilet paper, banners, etc.) and compile a list of equitable sources where we can acquire those products
- Build relationships with local associations (Black Business Association, Hmong Business Association, Hispanic Business Association, etc.) to aid in developing a comprehensive list of places we can acquire needed goods and services
Training and Support:
- Orientation to the organization and programs
- Ongoing support from staff and Financial Leadership Committee
Time Commitment:
- 2-6 hours per month
- Local to Twin Cities or surrounding metro area
- Location flexible; can work remotely or from the FNVW office
Organizational Summary
Friends for a NonViolent World (FNVW) spreads the transformational power of nonviolence through four different programs which aim to introduce nonviolence principles into interactions on every level, from the personal to the institutional.
- Vision: We seek a world free from violence and the threat of violence
- Mission: We champion nonviolence as the foundation for effective programs and actions to promote the dignity of every human being.
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About Friends for a Non Violent World
Location:
393 Dunlap St. N., #450E, St. Paul, MN 55104, US
Mission Statement
Friends for a NonViolent World (FNVW) is a Quaker-inspired organization of people who affirm the dignity inherent in each human being. FNVW works to promote and create peace and justice in our community by using the principles and practices of nonviolence to transform conflict and to address the root causes of violence.
Description
We provide tools, training and opportunities for people to take leadership in creating a nonviolent society. We affirm the dignity and self-determination of each person, promoting nonviolence as a powerful means to accomplish all just ends. The goals of FNVW are to promote peace in the personal lives of individuals, in communities plagued by violence and in the political system of the United States. Additionally, FNVW strives to educate people on the impact of violence in all areas of our lives.
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WHERE
393 Dunlap StSuite #450ESt. Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
December 29, 2021
SKILLS
- Resource Development / Management
- Networking
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Market Research / Analysis
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Must be from Twin Cities or surrounding metro area