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The 18th annual Allied Media Conference takes place June 16-19, 2016 in Detroit. We are now accepting proposals for "Tracks",  "Practice Spaces", and "Network Gatherings". The deadline to propose is November 6, 2015. 

Follow these steps to propose:

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We can't wait to read your ideas!

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Allied Media Projects seeks a Development Director to join our team. AMP has steadily grown our fundraising capacity over the years and we are very excited to be able to offer a position specifically dedicated to the critical work of fundraising and sustainability.

We are looking for a Development Director who is passionate about finding and directing resources in support of media-based organizing for social justice and transformation. The Development Director will co-design and implement fundraising strategies in support of AMP’s mission: to cultivate media strategies for a more just, creative, and collaborative world.

This position is full time and based in Detroit, Michigan. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. EST. The target start date for this position is November 2, 2015.

Working at AMP is fun, dynamic, and challenging. AMP is a growing, grassroots organization that is continually evolving and we are seeking candidates who are passionate about their work and excited to contribute. We offer a good salary and generous benefits.

ABOUT AMP

AMP has two core initiatives: the Allied Media Conference and the Sponsored Projects program.

Held every summer in Detroit, the Allied Media Conference brings together a vibrant and diverse community of people using media to incite change. The conference is created each year through a participatory design process and features over 300 hands-on workshops, film screenings, Detroit tours, art and music events. Over 2,500 people attended the 17th annual Allied Media Conference in June of 2015.

AMP’s Sponsored Projects program offers support to social justice-oriented art, media, and technology projects in the form of: fiscal sponsorship, project planning and management, communications strategy, and fundraising. The network of AMP sponsored projects is growing, with over two dozen active projects at the time of this posting.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR POSITION

The Development Director will report to the Executive Director to determine work plans and priorities. Fundraising needs will be identified and strategies will be developed in consultation with AMP’s Chief Operating Officer, and with the leaders of each of AMP’s sponsored projects.

The Development Director is responsible for:

contributing to the development of fundraising strategies for the organization as a whole, for the Allied Media Conference, and for each AMP Sponsored Project with the goal of increased immediate-term revenue and long-term sustainability

writing, editing, and compiling materials for grant applications and reports

researching prospective grant opportunities

developing trainings and consultations in grassroots fundraising strategy to be shared with volunteer coordinators of the Allied Media Conference, and with leaders of AMP’s sponsored projects

consulting on the development of and/or leading the implementation of individual donor and sustainer campaigns, and crowdfunding campaigns

evaluating progress towards fundraising goals

managing the sponsorship program for the Allied Media Conference

managing outside contractors who may support with specific fundraising responsibilities such as grant or report writing, sponsorship or donor outreach, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Experience

Superior written and verbal communications

Grant writing and grant management

Experience with creatively cultivating individual donors and/or corporate and partner organization sponsorships

Research, question-asking, interviewing, and evaluation skills

Understanding of and experience in developing nonprofit mission and purpose statements, and experience with strategic planning

Ability to enhance storytelling with statistics, rich media, and direct quotes

Ability to edit the work of others, drawing out their essential ideas with clarity and conciseness

Experience as a grassroots fundraiser and the ability to train these skills to others

Approach

Efficient work style

Ability to be managed and receive feedback, as well as ability to manage the work of others

Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration

Strong ethical standards

Committed to values of accountability, transparency, creativity, and cooperation

Familiarity with the principles and practices of grassroots fundraising

Familiarity with AMP’s work. Allied Media Projects’ diverse range of programming works at the intersection of media arts, transformative education, community technology, and social justice. The ideal candidate has specific knowledge in at least one of these fields and interest and capacity to quickly learn about those fields in which you may not be as familiar.

An understanding of both the limitations and potential of the nonprofit industry and philanthropic sector to effect lasting social change

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the items listed below to work@alliedmedia.org. No calls please.

a cover letter describing your interest in this position

a resume or link to your LinkedIn profile.

in your application, please specifically note your individual track record of writing and securing grant funds: the amounts raised, the beneficiary organizations, and the funders

in your application please specifically note your work experience in the nonprofit sector

work sample #1: a grant for which you were the primary author. Please include all attachments related to the grant (you may redact confidential information)

work sample #2: a public-facing fundraising campaign that you led, such as a crowdfunding campaign, a funding appeal, press release for a fundraising event, etc.

a list of at least 3 professional references

AMP is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ, and disabled candidates to apply.

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Wondering what the Allied Media Conference is all about? This video gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the media-based organizing, community building, and hands-on learning that happens every year at the conference!

Registration is open now at:‬ www.alliedmedia.org/amc

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Like what you see? You can get a free AMP ~Iridescence~ Logo Tee when you register for the #AMC2015 before May 1. You will also have the option of registering at a reduced sliding scale rate of $50 - $500.

The AMC takes place June 18-21 in Detroit and features over 250 hands-on workshops, panels, film screenings, tours, art and music events, strategy sessions, karaoke, bowling, collaborative art and more! Learn more here. 

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Spring is almost here and that means #AMC2015 is only a few months away! Registration is now open for the 17th annual Allied Media Conference, taking place June 18-21 in Detroit.

The AMC features over 250 hands-on workshops, panels, film screenings, tours, art and music events, strategy sessions, karaoke, bowling, collaborative art and more!

We offer a sliding scale registration rate of $75 - $500 so that the conference can be accessible to as many people as possible. If you register before May Day you will have the option of registering at a reduced sliding scale rate of $50 - $500 and you also receive a free AMP Iridescence Logo T-shirt!

Learn more and register here. 

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Some beautiful snapshots from #AMC2014 via our Flickr. 

We're gearing up for another amazing AMC this summer. Session proposals are now live! Propose a session within one of the 19 tracks or practice spaces. 

Learn how to propose here. The deadline is March 2. 

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The 2015 Allied Media Conference, June 18-21 in Detroit has an open call for session proposals until 3/2/2015.Check out the 19 Tracks and Practice Spaces you can propose to here.

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Wondering how the Allied Media Conference comes together every year?

Get a behind-the-scenes look with the How We Organize the AMC (2015 Edition) zine.

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Loving these fun logos from #AMC2015 tracks, practice spaces and network gatherings. View all of them at our website.

The 17th annual Allied Media Conference will take place in Detroit from June 18-21, 2015. We are accepting session proposals until March 2, 2015. Find out how to propose a session here. 

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Attention media-makers, artists, technologists, and all who work towards a more just, creative and collaborative world! The AMC is accepting proposals for tracks, practice spaces and network gatherings for the 17th annual Allied Media Conference, June 18-21, 2015 in Detroit. The deadline to submit your proposal is November 3, 2014.

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Allied Media Projects seeks a Communications Manager to join our team. This position is full time and based in Detroit, Michigan.

The Communications Manager will co-develop and implement a communications strategy in support of AMP’s mission to cultivate media-based organizing strategies for a more just, creative, and collaborative world. The Communications Manager will work daily on behalf of the projects operating under our organization’s umbrella, while also communicating the mission and vision of the organization as a whole.

Through Allied Media Projects’ Sponsored Projects program we offer art, media, and technology projects support services such as: fiscal sponsorship, project planning and management, fundraising support, and communications strategy. The Communications Manager will work to increase the visibility, accessibility, understanding, and reach of AMP’s growing network of Sponsored Projects.

The Communications Manager will additionally support outreach for and documentation of the annual Allied Media Conference, with the goal of expanding and deepening participation in the AMC and projecting wider the vision and ideas emerging from the conference.

AMP is committed to innovation in how we work and in how we communicate about our work. We aim for captivating and authentic storytelling presented with beautiful and compelling design. We are seeking a candidate who shares and will help grow these communications values.

more info

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Allied Media Projects is proud to be the recipient of three awards from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation's Knight Arts Challenge. The Knight Arts grants to AMP will support the launch of an Allied Media Conference music festival, Detroit Future Schools' "Data Murals" project, and the Detroit Digital Stewards' "Detroit Music Box."

The Knight Arts Challenge funds ideas that engage and enrich Detroit through the arts. The grants were announced at an October 6th awards event at The Fillmore Detroit.

Read more about each of the funded AMP projects.

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Sign up for Co.Open Workshops! There are still seats available:  ~ Electronic Music Production ~ Intro to Video Production ~ Stop Motion Video for the Classroom ~ Data, Mapping, and Research Justice. info and sign-up links at http://coopen.co/

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"Out of the Shadows, Into the Streets! Transmedia Organizing and the Immigrant Rights Movement" by Allied Media Projects board member Sasha Costanza-Chock

available from MIT Press: http://mitpress.mit.edu/books/out-shadows-streets

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Diana J. Nucera, director of Allied Media Projects' Detroit Digital Stewards project speaking at the Code for America Summit.

"The most effective strategies for us are the ones that work in situations of scarce resources and intersecting systems of oppression because those solutions tend to be the most holistic and sustainable."

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via graceleeboggs.com:

Grace has requested to share the following statement recorded recently at her bedside. Please respect her privacy, as she cannot entertain interviews, phone calls, or visitors. Thank you for the love and struggle you have shared with her.

“I am coming to the end of a long journey—a journey that began over 70 years ago at the beginning of World War II. This journey has basically been to show that there is an alternative to the Bolshevik revolutionary prototype. It has taken us a long time to accomplish this, but we have been able to do so both as a result of our historical vision and because of the very practical efforts of comrades who have risen to the challenge of creating a revolution unlike any revolution that has been in the past.

“Because of my increasing physical limitations in the last few years, I have not been able to play the role that I might have played. But that is not as important now as recognizing what has been achieved. A revolution that is based on the people exercising their creativity in the midst of devastation is one of the great historical contributions of humankind.

“We will be finding ways and means to celebrate this, one of which will be the Reimagining Work and Culture conference in October. We want people to understand how much this concept of new work and new culture is based upon not only enormous activity but also on vision and on imagination.”

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Co.Open is offering a series of media training workshops throughout the month of October. Each workshop is $90 and meets 1 day a week for 3 weeks at Allied Media Projects, 4126 Third St., Detroit. Workshops include Electronic Music Production,Intro to Video Production, Stop Motion Video for the Classroom, and Data, Mapping, and Research Justice.

Class sizes are being kept small so seats are limited. If you cannot afford the classes but still want to participate, scholarships are available. 

More info + how to register.