KEC is looking to organize an insiders group of helpers, people that want to see this site grow. When possible, we will be hiring from this pool of interns. Here are a few of the internships available:
Usability Test Subjects We need a few people that know how to use Skype, to visit the KEC website, and think-out-loud as they attempt to do certain tasks. This helps us understand if the website is doing what it is supposed to do.
Section Editors We need one editor to head up each of our information area: Job Listing, Grant Deadlines, Calendar Events, News Stories and Resource Links. Estimated time commitment is approximately 4 hours per week. Columnists If you have expertise, in subjects of primary interest to nonprofit organizations, please consider writing a monthly column for this website and the Information Exchange Newsletter. This is a good way to promote your own services and do something good for the community at the same time.
If you are interested in helping with any of these tasks, please contact Remo Campopiano, Email
If you have other suggestions, please contact Milinda Butterworth, Email or Remo Campopiano, Email
Advice From the Experts
Each week Sofie will research ways to make your job easier. She will present her findings on the KEC website under the SOFIE tab. To begin, she will be consulting the following experts in three fields:
INFORMATION EXCHANGE A weekly Email Newsletter This publication is a great way for non-profit executives, staff, board members, and volunteers to keep abreast of what's going on in Rhode Island's non-profit sector.
When you subscribe to EVENT EMAIL REMINDERS, you will select from a list of categories. From then on, you will receive an email containing the events in your chosen categories. They will arrive ONE-WEEK PRIOR TO, and ONE-DAY PRIOR TO an event.
Events are defined as Funding Opportunities like Grants, RFPs, Calls and Competitions, as well as Calendar Events like Conferences, Performances, Tournaments and Balls, anything with a specific date or deadline.
To subscribe: Click the subscribe link or click here. Then follow the instructions.
How To Submit Information
We accept information to be considered for inclusion: On This Website, and in the Information Exchange Newsletter. You can submit 5 types of information: · News Stories (your press releases) · Calendar Events (your events) · Grants & Competitions (content with deadlines) · Job Listings (your job openings) · Resource Links (links to other websites)
If you use Sofie Systems to manage your website, you can select the Include in KEC checkbox and your content item will automatically be sent to this site for review. Visit Sofie Systems
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Join RIMP For A Very Special Fundraiser !
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