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1. The Drucker Institute Announces Call for Applications for $100,000 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation
CLAREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University has announced a call for applications for the 2010 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation.
“The questions enabled us to revisit our program from a different perspective, which will ultimately help us to reach out to future funders in a more effective way.”
The first-place prize is $100,000, thanks to a generous grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation. The second-place award is $7,500, and the third-place prize is $5,000.
The award application is now available on the Drucker Institute website (www.DRUCKERinstitute.com). The submission deadline is July 1. (If you have questions about the application or award process, please contact award at druckerinstitute.com).
Administered annually since 1991, the Drucker Award is granted to a social-sector organization that demonstrates Drucker’s definition of innovation—change that creates a new dimension of performance. In addition, the judges look for programs that are highly effective and that have made a difference in the lives of the people they serve.
The winners of this year’s competition will be invited to attend the Drucker Innovation Forum later this fall. This event has been designated an official activity of the Drucker Centennial, which marks Peter Drucker’s 100th birthday. (For more on the Centennial, please visit www.drucker100.com.)
Last year, the Drucker Award application was revamped so that, in addition to collecting information from nonprofit organizations seeking the prize, it would provide them with some of Peter Drucker’s key insights on innovation. “Our own innovation was to turn the award application into a teaching tool—and, we hope, a catalyst for action,” explained Rick Wartzman, the Drucker Institute’s executive director.
Hundreds of nonprofits completed a survey about the application process, and 94% reported that it gave them a better understanding of how the particular program they’d nominated for the award was, in fact, innovative. Some 87%, meanwhile, said the application would prompt them to explore additional opportunities for innovation in their work.
One person who filled out the application described it as a “great learning opportunity for me,” while another said it “challenged us to think ‘out of the box’ and to see our programs in a different light.” Still another nonprofit trying for the Drucker Award said: “The questions enabled us to revisit our program from a different perspective, which will ultimately help us to reach out to future funders in a more effective way.” And another added: “This was the best grant application that I have ever filled out. It truly challenged me to analyze my organization in brand new ways.”
Widely considered the father of modern management, Peter Drucker not only consulted for major corporations, he advised the Girl Scouts of the USA, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and countless other social-sector organizations. He called the nonprofit “America’s most distinctive institution.”
The 2009 first-place Drucker Award winner, selected from more than 600 nonprofits that applied for the prize, was the Center for Court Innovation, a New York-based think tank that helps courts and criminal justice agencies aid victims, reduce crime and improve public trust in the justice system. Founded as a public-private partnership between the New York State Unified Court System and the Fund for the City of New York, the Center serves as the court’s independent research and development arm, creating demonstration projects that test new ideas. At the heart of the Center for Court Innovation’s work is a philosophy that, rather than simply processing cases like widgets in a factory, the justice system should focus on achieving better outcomes for victims, defendants and communities. By pioneering the concept of “problem-solving justice,” the Center has helped shift how judicial performance is measured.
About the Drucker Institute
The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University is a think tank and action tank whose purpose is to better society by stimulating effective management and responsible leadership. It does this, in large part, by advancing the ideas and ideals of Peter F. Drucker, the father of modern management.
The Institute acts as a hub for a worldwide network of Drucker Societies: volunteer-driven organizations that are using Drucker’s teachings to bring about positive change in their local communities.
In addition, the Institute maintains a digital archive of Drucker’s papers; undertakes research that builds on Drucker’s writings; offers an annual $100,000 prize for nonprofit innovation; produces curricular material that distills Drucker’s decades of leading-edge thinking, including a management training system called Drucker Unpacked; applies Drucker’s work to current events (through a regular online column in BusinessWeek by Institute Executive Director Rick Wartzman and through a social media tool called Drucker Apps); and hosts visiting fellows with Drucker-like insights and values.
The Institute is a close affiliate of the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management, which is training the next generation of leaders and managers to do good while they do well.
About Claremont Graduate University
Founded in 1925, Claremont Graduate University is one of the top graduate schools in the United States. Our nine academic schools conduct leading-edge research and award masters and doctoral degrees in 22 disciplines. Because the world’s problems are not simple nor easily defined, diverse faculty and students research and study across the traditional discipline boundaries to create new and practical solutions for the major problems plaguing our world. A Southern California based graduate school devoted entirely to graduate research and study, CGU boasts a low student-to-faculty ratio.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 450 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola®, recognized as the world’s most valuable brand, the Company’s portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke®, Fanta®, Sprite®, Coca-Cola Zero®, vitaminwater, Powerade®, Minute Maid®, and Georgia Coffee®. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company’s beverages at a rate of 1.5 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.
2. Vacancy- China Sustainable Energy Program
Job Title: Chief Representative
Location: Beijing, CN
Reports To: Sr. Vice President and Director China Sustainable Energy Program
Prepared By: Cathy Clagett, HR Manager of Professional Development (MPD)
Prepared Date: August 26, 2009
Approved By: LIN Jiang, Sr. VP/Director CSEP
Approved Date:
SUMMARY:
The Chief Representative of China Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP) will lead the organization’s development and provide strong support to the Sr. Vice President/CSEP Director to ensure that CESP can grow in a manner that preserves its core strengths and increases the power of its investments. This person will manage China program strategy development, and cross-program collaboration and will be responsible for the overall operations of the Beijing office. The Chief Representative will report to the Sr. VP/Director of China Programs in the San Francisco office and work closely with the Program Directors and Program Officers in the Beijng office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
External Relations:
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in China, including senior policy makers, NGOs, research institutions, to ensure success of EF’s China strategies and initiatives.
- Represent the Energy Foundation, CSEP in high-level public functions and in the media through strong communication and presentation skills.
- Collaborate with Senior Vice President/Director of China Programs to engage and influence all stakeholders of CSEP, including central and local government officials, regulatory bodies, think-tanks, media, academia, businesses, and related non-governmental organizations (NGO’s).
- Respond to requests from funders and associated partner organizations in a timely and relevant manner.
Internal Operations:
- Establish management practices for the organization that promote a culture of high performance, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop a highly effective and cohesive team in China by establishing productive, cooperative relationships within the office.
- Oversee internal operations, including monitoring and reporting on the budget, establishing internal procedures, developing staff and maintaining a productive and collegial working environment.
- Communicate CSEP vision, programmatic and organizational status reports in a transparent manner that invites response, reaction and feedback.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in a way that honors the diverse behavior of others and in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Program and Strategy:
- Implement and monitor all CSEP strategies and programs.
- Ensure all grants that are initiated by the Program Directors (PD) and Program Officers (PO) match Board approved strategies in each of the program areas.
- Evaluate the need and initiate cross-sector coordination with PDs and POs as key initiatives or emerging strategies require.
- Seek opportunities to further refine strategies and add value to strategies that are working through analysis, recommendation, solicitation of feedback and implementation.
- Oversee the CSEP docket preparation for Board of Directors meetings, participate with the Sr. VP/Director of CSEP on final editing to ensure clear and professional writing in EF style for Board’s review.
- Analyze the impact of various projects and special initiatives and provide evaluation as needed or requested.
This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Competencies, Experience, Education
To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Dedicated to advance the work of CSEP – a demonstrated record of taking on challenging projects and achieving goals. The Chief Representative will assume ownership for getting the job done and maintain a high level of interest, engagement and job motivation.
- Oral and Written Communication – a track record of effective consensus-building, an ability to deliver concise and organized information relevant to the intended audience; successfully uses various audio-visual media to enhance presentations; exhibits confidence in communicating; the ability to listen actively and speak clearly and directly. Strong English speaking and writing skills required.
- Team Building/Team Managing – inspires a vision of challenging goals and accomplishments; promotes cooperation within and among staff, grantees, key stakeholders; uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to motivate diverse groups toward achieving intended results; delegates effectively and acknowledges accomplishments of team members; resolves personnel problems effectively;
- Planning and Organizing – prioritizes work activities and identifies resources needed to accomplish goals; use time efficiently and develops realistic action plans, resolves conflicting priorities and accomplishes work on time; maintains a balance and awareness of status of all projects;
- Judgment and Decision-Making – examine and interpret a wide variety of data and makes decisions exhibiting sound and accurate judgment; consider the impact of decision on affected parties and/or programs; implements and evaluates results;
- Executive level management experience, preferably in a governmental or NGO environment for a minimum of three years;
- Masters degree or equivalent in the energy field; or ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Experience leading and influencing teams in a growing and rapidly changing environment
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESS:
- Depth and breadth of field knowledge
- Humility
- Intelligence
- Integrity
- Open-mindedness/good listener
- Flexibility
- Inclusiveness
- Diplomacy
- Empathy
Work Environment:
The China Sustainable Energy Program is located in the Citic building in Beijing, China and is easily accessible via public transportation. The office environment is a typical office, with moderate noise levels, shared kitchen facilities and a collegial atmosphere. This position resides in private office space.
General Sign Off:
The employee is expected to adhere to all Energy Foundation policies.
I have reviewed this job description and have an understanding of the job description.
Signature:_____________________________________________ Date:______________
Name :_______________________________________________
3. Earthquake Devastates Jyekundo Township in Yushu Tibetan Area
You have likely heard about the devastating earthquake in Yushu.
Due to limited capacity on the ground, it is difficult to assess the devastation at the moment. Early reports indicate that hundreds have perished, while a local observer estimates that the number is likely above 8000. An estimated 90% of the buildings have collapsed. The water dam has been damaged and there are fears of the city being flooded.
We at Plateau Perspective are deeply saddened by the tragic human loss and send our prayers for those who struggle for survival now.
Yushu is a Tibetan county approximately 1000km southwest of the city of Xining. It is on the border of the Kham and Amdo regions. The vast majority of the local people are Tibetan herders very difficult access to emergency relief resources.
The people of Yushu (Jyekundo Township) urgently need your immediate help for medicines, clothing, food and clean water, and in the longer term for rebuilding their community.
Plateau Perspective (起步高原) is working with bio-conservation and community development project in this area for many years, and have years of experience serving local community needs in the area and surrounding areas.
Plateau Perspective is creating a safe mechanism for delivering funds directly to those who are best able to reach those most in need, and also our team members already are in Jyekundo township, Yushu county (We have a field office in Ziduo county 180km to Yushu).
We assure you that all funds donated through "Plateau Perspective Earthquake Relief" will go directly to assisting the people of Yushu county, Jyekundo township and the devastated communities.
Please send your cheque to "Plateau Perspective Earthquake Relief" to the Plateau Perspective office in Xining, address: Sujiahewan, Yushu Xing Cun, Bldg9, Apt 352 加拿大起步高原项目办公室 or www.plateauperspectives.org/index.htm
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Thank you for your response at this urgent time.
