Director, Social Impact
Are you a PR pro looking to make a difference – not just a living? Have you worked with non-profits, government organizations or foundations? Do you have the base of contacts required to drive new business … and the management skills to run account teams deftly once you bring business through our door? If you’re nodding your head while you read this, then come meet us.  It is a big plus if you have a background working with:

• Non profits
• Private foundations
• Cause marketing

What are we looking for? Smarts. Media savvy. A flair for new business. A love for team-based work. Writing/speaking skills. And a passion for working with organizations with a strong social mission.   See below for more details.

Needed Experience:

7+ years of public relations, marketing or related experience, including 3-4 years in a management capacity. Has developed and maintains relationships with a range of national media and influencers, as well as client contacts. Is a proven manager of an account group, including experience managing different client and account team personalities. Has experience developing both strategic communications plans for existing clients, as well as new business proposals for prospective accounts. Has polished written, oral and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Owns relationships with multiple clients
• Oversees account staff in the successful management of their respective accounts
• Identifies and secures new business, including growth of existing accounts
• Maintains frequent client contact
• Responsible for account budgets
• Remains connected to industry, clients, media
• Conducts professional development programs for firm
• Empowers account staff to learn and continue polishing professional skills

Qualities:

• Counselor
• Big picture perspective
• Well-developed people skills
• Creative problem solver
• Trusted team member and client contact
• Thinks strategically
• Adaptable; invites change
• Motivated; motivates others
• Sound decision-maker
• Effective and polished communicator

Send all resumes and CV’s to Michael at findling67@gmail.com

We want to take a minute to thank our sponsors for their support and of course the raffle prizes!

• Azul (http://www.azul-sf.com/ ) and for hosting our event!
• Laundry Locker (http://www.laundrylocker.com/ )
• Squat and Gobble Cafes ( http://www.squatandgobble.com/)
• The Floppy – Indoor Gof Ball (http://www.thefloppy.com/)
• PrideGreen – 100% Biodegradable Trash and Food (http://pridegreen.com/)
• Create In Clay School of Ceramics (http://www.createinclay.org/)
• MacLeod Vineyard (http://www.macleodfamilyvineyard.com/)
• Gene Kosoy Photography (http://www.genekosoy.com/)

If you are interested in joining the team (and/or making a donation) sign up on the Team Captain's page: http://bit.ly/silvshats. The more walkers the merrier! During the 24 hour event we will camp out, have great food, friends and of course prizes during the silent auction!

Senior Development Manager with front office experience within financial markets

The primary function of this role is to lead and deliver the application development requried for the North American trading businesses. The role will involve all aspects of the technology build and will require someone with experience of leading large development teams (25+), delivering mission critical front office applications and be able to work under pressure and to tight timescales. In addition the role requires detailed business knowledge of Credit Trading, Rates and FX products and markets

This candidate will need an understanding of the major players in the mapping industry.   Experience working on projects with either OpenStreetMap or Google Map Maker.   We are currently looking for a Product Manager, Community. This position will be based in Santa Clara, CA.

If you have a strong track record in developing expert online communities and can envision driving new products ideas through these communities, this is your role. The focus will be on building the community of developers in the mapping and mobile application space.

Responsibilities:

- Developing online communities including customers and consumers to develop richer feedback on products/services

- Build community presence across multiple user segments and media forums

- Develop strategy to target and implement, and develop online communities to full business needs

- Engage with mapping enthusiasts to drive product innovations and new product ideas

Requirements:

- Seven to Ten years of experience as a product manager including product launches and building community

- Bachelors of Science degree (Business, Computer Science etc.)

- Proven experience building online communities with measureable results

- Extensive experience launching successful products as measured by market impact metrics; ideally in the area of visuals

- Proven ability to communicate product requirements to development groups to fulfill market needs

- Exceptional leadership and cross-business unit collaboration skills

- Results driven – strong written and oral communication skills

- Enthusiasm for community and conviction for execution

- Ability to prioritize and manage across multiple areas of responsibilities

- Experience communicating analysis and recommendations to senior management

Email Michael Findling at findling67@gmail.com for details and resume submissions.

Position Purpose and Scope

The senior marketing manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and executing a broad range of lead generation programs designed to drive qualified opportunities to the sales force, including Web seminars, conferences, custom events, user group meetings, advertising, etc. This person will be responsible for managing the end-to-end planning and execution for these programs including budget, staffing, messaging and lead follow-up processes. The senior marketing manager must also own and report on end-to-end metrics for their programs and independently institute refinements to improve inquiry-to-lead-to-Opportunity conversion ratios. The senior marketing manager will work closely with the sales, marketing and executive management teams to achieve a fully integrated company position and consistent message in the minds of target audiences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive lead generation/demand creation plan & budget
• Design, plan and execute at least 2 Web seminars a month
• Design, plan and execute participation at conferences and trade shows
• Design, plan and execute online advertising with affiliated partners like the IIBA, Modern Analyst, etc.
• Design, plan and execute field marketing events and user group meetings
• Leverage tools to accurately measure and report on effectiveness of lead generation campaigns
• Create, manage and accurately forecast program budgets
• Work with product marketing to effectively launch new products and services
• Independently create relevant, compelling content in support of all lead generation activities
• Apply a high degree of creativity on all marketing programs
• Establish and document repeatable processes for lead generation and follow-up by sales
• Build a positive, collaborative relationship with the sales organization
• Leverage partners to help maximize marketing budget and reach
• Manage relationships with appropriate tools vendors that enable more effective utilization and reporting
• Remove roadblocks to lead generation success
• Contribute strategic ideas and vision for how to effectively scale overall business

Required Experience

• 3-5 years enterprise (B2B) software lead generation experience
• Proven track record of establishing and achieving measurable goals in an automated marketing environment
• Proven track record understanding and managing metrics-driven marketing programs
• Experience with start-up environments, particularly companies on aggressive growth paths
• Strong understanding of positioning principles and methodology
• Experience using systems such as Salesforce.com, Eloqua, Hoovers, Jigsaw, etc.
• Sound, mature business judgment combined with the ability to contribute to business strategy
• Operates with integrity without compromise
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• The ability to identify innovative and creative solutions to marketing challenges – to think in new ways about old
• problems
• The ability to make decisions and defend them clearly
• Must be a self-motivated, independent energetic presence with a can-do attitude and drive to succeed
• Outstanding attention to detail; must be highly organized
• Strong leadership, influence and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Success Factors

• Critical success factors for this position include the ability to nurture outstanding working relationships with internal
• stakeholders and external vendors combined with the experience and commitment to execute on time and on
• budget. Additional specific expectations of this position include:
• Applying a high sense of urgency to tasks
• A commitment to innovation and creativity combined with superior project management skills
• Clearly demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for projects and activities
• A high comfort level working in an unstructured, free flowing environment
• A willingness to wear whatever hat is required at any point in time…flexibility

Education

Bachelors degree in Business or similar discipline required

Email me at michael@youneedseo.com with resume and cover letter.

June 2010

Union Street Fair

Sat Jun 5
at Union Street

San Francisco is a forward thinking city and the Union Street Festival with its eco-urban theme helps promote the value of Green thinking in all aspects of our day to day lives… more info

Art Deco and Modernism Sale

Sat Jun 5 – Sun Jun 6
at Concourse Exhibition Center

The show features over 150 exhibitors selling furniture, art, pottery, books, vintage clothing, jewelry and collectibles from 1900 to 1980, including Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern… more info

Haight-Ashbury Street Fair

Sun Jun 13
at Haight Street

The street fair was developed in response to the re-birth of the economic and residential spirit of the community in the mid-1970′s. With the assistance of the late San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, the first District 5 and openly Gay supervisor, a group of neighborhood merchants, activists and residents developed… more info

The 56th Annual North Beach Festival

Sat Jun 19 – Sun Jun 20
at North Beach District

The 2010 event will feature over 125 arts and crafts booths, 20 gourmet food booths, three stages of live entertainment, Italian street painting, a cooking demonstration stage, beverage gardens, a large children’s activity area and the blessing of the animals… more info

Stern Grove Festival

Sun Jun 20 – Sun Aug 22
at Sigmund Stern Grove

Every year since 1938, the organization presents Stern Grove Festival, an admission-free performing arts series, in Sigmund Stern Grove, a beautiful outdoor amphitheater located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco. In 2010, Stern Grove Festival will present its 73rd consecutive season, providing the community with the best performing arts, completely admission-free… more info

SF Pride Celebration

Sat Jun 26 – Sun Jun 27
at Civic Center Plaza

San Francisco Pride has been said to be "one of the last remaining pride events that can truly be called a rite of passage." 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the San Francisco Pride Celebration and Parade… more info

July 2010

Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration

Sun Jul 4
at Pier 39

Pier 39 celebrates Independence Day with a star-spangled day filled with fun and excitement for the whole family… more info

Superhero Street Fair II

Sat Jul 10
at 1700 Indiana St.

Our theme this year is "Space Jazz" so get your most swinging far-out self into the celestial groove and let’s celebrate! more info

SF Marathon 2010

Sun Jul 25
at The Ferry Building

The mission of The San Francisco Marathon is to provide runners from around the globe a unique urban running experience in the city of San Francisco, which includes running on the Golden Gate Bridge. more info

August 2010

Aloha Festival

Sat Aug 7 – Sun Aug 8
at Presidio Parade Ground

Entertainment highlights include Pacific Islander music as well as Polynesian dance. The festival will also feature arts & crafts vendors, island cuisine, educational exhibits and workshops, and an `Ohana Korner with simple games for the kids! This is an alcohol-free event… more info

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Fri Aug 14 – Sat Aug 15
at Golden Gate Park

Featuring Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Further, The Strokes, Empire of the Sun, Nas and Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Cat Power, My Morning Jacket, Al Green, Social Distortion, Gogol Bordello and more! more info

Art and Soul Oakland

Sat Aug 21 – Sun Aug 22
at Oakland City Hall Plaza (Frank Ogawa Plaza)

Two days of music, food, art, poetry and entertainment in downtown Oakland. Enjoy two sensational days of music, food, fun and art in beautiful downtown Oakland. Live rock, blues, jazz, gospel and more on five concert stages. Exciting national and local acts blended with cultural diverse art, poetry, music and food. Children of all ages revel in the festive Family Fun Zone. more info

Burning Man 2010: Metropolitan

Mon Aug 30 – Mon Sep 6
at Black Rock City

Trying to explain what Burning Man is to someone who has never been to the event is a bit like trying to explain what a particular color looks like to someone who is blind. In this section you will find the peripheral definitions of what the event is as a whole, but to truly understand this event, one must participate… more info

September 2010

Free Shakespeare in the Park

Sat Sep 4 – Sun Sep 19
at Presidio Parade Ground

Best friends Valentine and Proteus are two gentlemen of Verona, and youthful love is in the air. Proteus falls for Valentine’s glamorous new girlfriend, Silvia and dumps the faithful Julia. To win back her man, she must (like all good Shakespearean heroines) dress up as a boy. more info

Chocolate Festival

Sat Sep 11 – Sun Sep 12
at Ghirardelli Square

Indulge in chocolate delicacies, sip wine and enjoy chocolate inspired family activities. Proceeds benefit Project Open Hand. more info

Opera in the Park

Sun Sep 12
at Sharon Meadow

Arrive early for the best viewing spot. Bring a picnic and leave your preconceptions behind. Food and beverages will also be available for sale at the event… more info

ArtCar Fest

Sat Sep 25
at Sports Basement – Crissy Field

Keep your eyes open for our ArtCar caravan through San Francisco. We’ll be touring such favorite sites as North Beach, Fisherman’s Wharf, The Castro, The Embarcadero, Golden Gate Park, and Ocean Beach… more info

How Berkeley Can You Be?

Sun Sep 26
at Mlk Civic Center Park

The world’s zaniest parade followed by an all-day festival in the park, Downtown Berkeley. "How Berkeley Can You Be?"- part question, part challenge, all celebration, come and join! more info

Folsom Street Fair

Sun Sep 26
at Folsom Street Events

We are sure to see the fairgrounds filled with people in their most outrageous leather/rubber/fetish attire enjoying the worlds largest and best loved Leather fair… more info

Dear Friends and Family,

2010 marks the 10th year anniversary of San Francisco magazine’s Best of the Bay Area party—the city’s biggest bash of the year. Join San Francisco magazine and Le Concierge SF as we toast the best people, places, and things making the Bay Area the very best place to live, work, and play.

Enjoy endless entertainment for every obsession: eats, treats, drinks, and beats. Celebrate the best of the best with more than 40 restaurants including flour + water, Baker and Banker, Martins West, and The Alembic; free flowing bars with signature Ketel One cocktails, Trumer Pils beer, the Sonoma Valley Grapes & Wine lounge, and FIJI Water. And be sure to be entertained as you checkout The Americana Cigar bar, vodka luges, the cool sounds of DJL!, SPUR’s urban installations, and Pacific Art Collective’s live art. Best of all, the party benefits Family House.

Thursday, July 1

VIP 6-11 p.m., Main Event 7-11 p.m.

Metreon CityView, 4^th Floor

Buy tickets at www.sanfranmag.com/bestof between June 10-26

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Buy Tickets at www.sanfranmag.com/bestof

VIP $175 advance / $200 at the door

YOU PAY ONLY $160 (PROMO CODE: LECONSFVIP)

MAIN EVENT $100 advance / $125 at the door

YOU PAY ONLY $90 (PROMO CODE: LECONSF)

BUY EARLY! Best of the Bay 2010 is going to be the biggest and best yet and tickets will sell out quickly. Your tickets must be purchased between June 10-26 to get this discount and are based on availability. This offer will not be extended again.

San Francisco magazine’s Best of the Bay Area 2010 benefits Family House and is presented in partnership with Wells Fargo, at&t, Koret Foundation, Ketel One Vodka, Calistoga Ranch, Trumer Pils, Sonoma Valley Grapes & Wine, and FIJI Water. Production Partner: Dominic Phillips Event Marketing. Venue partner: Metreon. Décor & Lighting Partner: Classic Party Rentals. Audio Visual Partner: McCune. Bartending Services Partner: Bartenders Unlimited. Media Partners: KDFC, KCBS, Alice 97.3, Movin 99.7, KGO, CBS 5, The Examiner.

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MORE WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR FAMILY HOUSE

Buy Raffle Tickets at www.sanfranmag.com/bestof

$10 each or three for $20

Enter the raffle to win one of four fabulous prizes, including a luxury suite for a Warriors 2010/11 home game and three great getaways.

Make a donation: $65 provides care and comfort for a family for one week. Donate now at www. sanfranmag.com/bestof

In 2004 I hosted a group of children from Larger Than Life, an Israeli group that helped children with cancer (and their families) in Israel, regardless or faith, race, or gender – meaning when a group of us hosted 30 kids from Israel it was made up of Jews, Muslims, Arab Christians and Druze.  Put your politics aside for a minute and think about a 7 year old who is dying of leukemia (all he wanted from me was bubble gum, seriously).

A few years later shortly before I left New York City I was honored to photograph a series of events for Kids Kicking Cancer, which provides weekly classes for children with cancer in the martial arts.  Their mission: is “to ease the pain of very sick children while empowering them to heal physically, spiritually and emotionally.”  Truly a remarkable amount of strength in those kids.

Last year I met the love of my life Silvia Oppenheim.  We are getting married in February 2011 in Brazil and in the time we have known each other I have learned about her time in hospital wards with children who are suffering (at times in great pain) with cancer.  There are many stories I could put into this post about how a young lady said her only wish was to reach her 5th birthday and asked Silvia “will I get wings when I go to heaven?”

No child should ever have to wonder if they will reach their next birthday, be that from disease, hunger, violence or any other possible reason.  To do our part, with my life partner we are leading a team for Relay For Life – a 24 hour walk on August 21, 2010 here in San Francisco.  

We are raising money for children with cancer (you can give as little as $5!).  It means a great deal to both Silvia and I to know that talking to our friends, contacts on Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media can make a difference.  If you can visit my personal page here, make a donation or if you want, you are even welcome to join our team!  We are working on some great sponsors so that the night of the event we will have some great fun, prizes and food (including cupcakes from Silvia), so follow here: http://bit.ly/findlinghats.

This week’s updates include

• Relay for Life: http://bit.ly/findlinghats
• Laundry Locker: SF Laundry Service (http://www.laundrylocker.com)
• Urban Darling: Wardrobe Consultants and Stylists (http://www.urbandarling.com)
• New logo for Le Concierge SF, SF Concierge and San Francisco Professional Organizer   (http://www.LeConciergeSF.com)