Nonprofit Aggregator: Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington

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In keeping with our June wedding theme, here's a crystal shoe wedding cake from Shawn Payne! It's even sparklier in person.

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The Accokeek Foundation Community Farm, LLC (AFCF), an operating division of the Accokeek Foundation, seeks a qualified Managing Director to lead the start-up phase of a new community farm initiative. The purpose of the AFCF is to instruct and provide land-based training to individuals on agriculture and farming, the principles and practices of sustainability, and innovative and regenerative farming techniques, with a particular focus on combating community deterioration through job training for disadvantaged farmers and job creation in the agriculture sector.  The Managing Director should be a dynamic individual with business experience in agriculturally-related industries and a successful track record in fundraising.  Experience in managing a successful incubator program in a rural community is a plus.

Download and view the AF Community Farm Managing Director position description here.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to: info@accokeek.org, with “Community Farm Managing Director” in the subject line.  For best consideration, please apply by June 17, 2013

About the Accokeek Foundation: By blending history, ecology, economics and conservation, the Accokeek Foundation strives to teach land stewardship and sustainable use of natural resources, as well as interpret the natural and cultural heritage of the Tidewater Potomac. The National Colonial Farm, the Ecosystem Farm, and other Foundation activities exemplify the agricultural, preservation and conservation goals that are at the core of the Foundation’s mission and serve as an outdoor classroom to further the educational programs that are key to its success. In partnership with the National Park Service, the Accokeek Foundation stewards a 200-acre portion of Piscataway Park and both organizations seek to preserve the view directly across the Potomac River from Mount Vernon.

The Accokeek Foundation conducts background checks in order to insure the safety and well-being of the organization’s staff and visitors. This position is open until filled. The Accokeek Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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June is traditionally the month for weddings, so here's Vanessa Monroe's newest work: "Siena Florence Wedding Couple, They are Married". This and many more new pieces will be available this Saturday at the Studio Spotlight opening reception. So Pretty!

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Art Enables's Facebook Wall.

June is traditionally the month for weddings, so here's Vanessa Monroe's newest work: "Siena Florence Wedding Couple, They are Married". This and many more new pieces will be available this Saturday at the Studio Spotlight opening reception. So Pretty!

This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Art Enables's Facebook Wall.

Mark your calendar for June 8th, featuring the first small group show of Art Enables artists in the Off-Rhode Studio! We've also got a great Second Saturday workshop and a collector's talk this month. Visit our website for more information: http://www.art-enables.org/special/special.php?specialID=66


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