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3 people are interested
Share your Advocacy Skills with Nonprofits in your Community!
ORGANIZATION: 501 Commons
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Do you have experience working on public policy issues as a community member or as a government, business, or nonprofit employee? Are you a community organizer, current or former elected official, or a lobbyist who knows how to influence public policy decisions? Expand the abilities of nonprofit staff and board members to advocate for changes in public policy and public opinion that make a difference for people and communities they serve.
Become a volunteer consultant with 501 Commons and contribute your knowledge of nonprofit advocacy, community organizing, public campaigns, and lobbying to a nonprofit.
Who are we? 501 Commons provides high quality, affordable consulting, coaching, and training services to nonprofits, schools, and public agencies thanks to volunteer consultants who generously give of their time and talents. The Executive Service Corps, a program of 501 Commons, is dedicated to connecting the skills and expertise of volunteer consultants with nonprofit organizations serving communities across Washington.
As an advocacy consultant, you can support nonprofits on projects such as:
- Developing a policy agenda
- Planning a public information campaign
- Training board members on lobbying policy makers and their staff members
- Providing public testimony
501 Commons Executive Service Corps members benefit by:
- Being a member of a professional network of 500+ people providing expertise to support the success and effectiveness of nonprofits
- Expanding skills that fuel personal and professional growth
- Accessing our online training, resource library, and professional development workshops and working with program managers to meet client’s needs.
How do you get started? To learn more and join the service corps, visit the "engage" section of our website at www.501commons.org/engage or contact volunteer@501commons.org.
More opportunities with 501 Commons
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About 501 Commons
Location:
Pacific Tower, Suite 1101, 1200 12th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144, US
Mission Statement
We all rise when nonprofits thrive. 501 Commons serves nonprofits as experts, innovators, and partners. Our passion is to amplify the strengths of nonprofits--so people and communities flourish.
Description
501 Commons was founded in 1989 as Executive Service Corps of Washington. In 2010, we changed our name to 501 Commons, reflecting a changing role and broader range of services. Most of our clients are in the Pacific Northwest, but many of our services are available to nonprofits in other geographic areas.
Our name is based on the principle of the "the commons." The commons can be characterized as having five distinct attributes:
- Free and uncoerced participation
- A shared purpose
- Jointly held resources
- A sense of mutuality
- Relationships that are characterized by justice and fairness
Our Theory of Practice describes how we approach our work and our Team Charter describes how our team of 45+ work together to serve our clients.
501 Commons is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible, nonprofit, charitable organization and is a member of the Executive Service Corps - United States. By volunteering your time to 501 Commons, you are impacting the success of over 2,000 organizations each year. Join us!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mulitple Service LocationsSeattle, WA 98144
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Project Management
- Public Advocacy
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 10-12 hours per month for 3-6 months
- Must have daytime availability