Your Voice Is More Powerful Than You Think.

Join us for an introduction to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)of Adams & Broomfield Counties and learn how you can use your voice to speak up on behalf of an abused and neglected child in court.

Tuesday, 02.10.15 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adams County Economic Development Office
12200 Pecos St., Suite 100
Westminster, CO

RSVP for this FREE Session casa17th.org or 303.655.3922

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the Young Philanthropist Project (YPP) of Adams and Broomfield Counties are currently preparing for our 6th Annual ‘Night at the Races’ fundraising event that will take place Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 7:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.

Last year’s event raised more than $19,500 for CASA with over 300 attendees and we are hoping for another successful event. One-hundred percent of proceeds from the evening will aid CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties in their fight against child abuse.

The Young Philanthropist Project is in need of volunteers to help make this event successful! We are in need of volunteers for set-up the morning of the event, general check-in, and for each booth including Booze for Shoes, tickets, coat check, and the prize table. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer at ‘Night at the Races’ call 303-655-3922 or email Corrissa Gillan at corrissa@casa17th.com.

Calling all members of the community who want to change the life of a child! CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield Counties is currently seeking caring, community volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who have open cases in the judicial system.

This year alone, over half a million abused and neglected children in our country will be unable to live safely at home. Over 1,300 of these children live here in Adams & Broomfield Counties. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD…

CASA recently launched a new Peer Coordinator Model which will enable our program to meet an incredible goal: we will serve 100% of the children in need of caring and compassionate CASA volunteers by the year 2020. Using this new model, 120 new advocates, along with our current advocates, will serve a total of 800 children this fiscal year. This is where you come in…

We are looking for individuals who are interested in becoming CASA Volunteer Advocates. CASA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supports dedicated community volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in the court system, through no fault of their own. Through CASA you can help ensure that children who are in foster care or in the care of the county are placed quickly into safe, loving, permanent homes. You can also help advocate for their best health and educational interests.

Over 75% of our volunteer CASAs have full-time jobs and families; many others are retired or semi-retired people that continue to make a difference in their communities. All it takes is 10-15 hours a month of your time and the desire to make a difference in the life of a child!

Please join CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties for 'CASA 101' on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Adams County Economic Development (ACED), located at 12200 Pecos Street in Westminster for an introduction to the CASA organization and the volunteer program. Enjoy delicious refreshments and learn how you can become an advocate for a child who needs you!

CASA staff members and volunteers who are active on CASA cases will be on hand to speak with guests about the program, as well as help those interested in taking the next step to become a volunteer. CASA's next volunteer training class begins on April 2, 2015, so this is the perfect opportunity to learn about and get involved with this wonderful organization.

For more information about 'CASA 101' or to RSVP, please contact Jessica at jessica@casa17th.com or 303.655.3924.

CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties is preparing for our 13th Annual CASA Golf Classic Tournament that will take place Wednesday, May 20th, from 7:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.

One hundred percent of proceeds from the tournament will aid CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties in their fight against child abuse and neglect.

We are in need of volunteers for putting together the ditty bags and for the day of the event. Volunteer positions needed for the day of the event include: decorating, volunteer/ vendor check-in, golf cart drivers, greeters, roaming event photographer, registration, raffle sales, booths at each hole, lunch set-up, and clean up.

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer call 303-655-3922 or email Corrissa Gillan at Corrissa@casa17th.com.

CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties is preparing for the Proclamation and Blue Ribbon Campaign to be held during National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month in April and during National Foster Care Month in May. The Proclamation will kick-off the campaign on March 27th, 2015.

We are in need of volunteers for to help execute the campaign through encouraging others to light their porches with blue lights, sell “Blue Ribbon Dining and Entertainment” cards, and to organize the "Blue Ribbon Western Round Up. "

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer call 303-655-3922 or email Lindsay Lierman at lindsay@casa17th.com.

CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties will begin preparing for Indulge for CASA on July 23rd, 2015, which is an event to raise much needed funding for CASA and awareness about the organization and the work it does in the community.

In order to make this as successful as possible we need your help! We are in need of volunteers to execute the wine, cheese, chocolate fundraiser. Volunteers are needed for set-up, check-in, raffle sales, auction tables, auction runners, servers, break down, and clean up!

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer call 303-655-3922 or email Lindsay Lierman at lindsay@casa17th.com.

Events Intern Job Description

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield Counties is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to make sure that every child who cannot live safely at home has a caring, compassionate CASA Child Advocate who will help fight for their right to be safe, ensure that they are treated with dignity, and assure their safe passage out of foster care. Building a stronger community for all. Each year, in Adams and Broomfield Counties, there are over 1,000 children who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused or neglected, and who are in desperate need of a caring, committed CASA Child Advocate to speak up for their best interests. In Adams and Broomfield Counties, there are over 280 CASA Child Advocates, however we are in need of more great community members to become advocates for children. CASA conducts Child Advocate training sessions three times a year.

In working towards helping CASA meet its overall objective of providing a caring CASA Volunteer for children with open abuse and neglect cases, the Special Events Coordinator performs a range of administrative and development related tasks to aid with development and fundraising activities; and donor and sponsor relations.

This internship position will provide someone with substantial experience in nonprofit fundraising and management, solicitation strategizing, in addition to gaining valuable office experience working in a non-profit.

Hours: 15 – 25 hours per week (flexible) during the Summer/Fall 2015 (optional), Spring 2015 & Fall 2015 College Semesters out of the CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties Office located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.


Reports To: Development Director & PR & Development & PR Assistant

Description of Duties:
• Assist with all Fundraising through Special Events
o Help organize and promote fundraising events
o Assist with maintain RSVP lists, managing ticket sales, handle various tracking spreadsheets, work with vendors, handle logistics, set-up, coordinate event volunteers, etc.
o Assist with sponsorship solicitation
o Help with post event wrap up including but not limited to scheduling wrap-up meetings and check presentations, thank you letters, reporting, etc.
o Help manage event supplies.

• General Office Duties
o Answer PR & Development Department phone and manage messages
o Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Position:
• High school diploma with some college experience.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopier, etc.)
• Strong computer and internet skills. Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel , Publisher, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Hoote Suite and Four Square required. Experience with Constant Contact and Basecamp preferred.
• Great team player. Ability to work well with others as well as alone in minimally supervised situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High energy. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to drive in and around Adams and Broomfield Counties.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work evening and weekends as required.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Interest in a nonprofit career - particularly development and fundraising.
• Clear a criminal history background check.

Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. We encourage you to use this internship to gain course credit and to seek out "work-study" grants with your college, if that is an option.


Applying:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Joni States, Director of Operations & Finance at joni@casa17th.com . No phone calls please.

For more information about CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties visit CASA17th.org.

Development Intern Job Description

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield Counties is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to make sure that every child who cannot live safely at home has a caring, compassionate CASA Child Advocate who will help fight for their right to be safe, ensure that they are treated with dignity, and assure their safe passage out of foster care. Building a stronger community for all. Each year, in Adams and Broomfield Counties, there are over 1,000 children who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused or neglected, and who are in desperate need of a caring, committed CASA Child Advocate to speak up for their best interests. In Adams and Broomfield Counties, there are over 280 CASA Child Advocates, however we are in need of more great community members to become advocates for children. CASA conducts Child Advocate training sessions three times a year.

In working towards helping CASA meet its overall objective of providing a caring CASA Volunteer for children with open abuse and neglect cases, the Development Intern performs a range of administrative and development related tasks to aid with development activities and donor and sponsor relations.

This internship position will provide someone with substantial experience in nonprofit development and management, researching donor prospects, solicitation strategizing, in addition to gaining valuable office experience working in a non-profit.

Hours: 15 – 25 hours per week (flexible) during the Spring 2015 College Semester, Summer 2015 and Fall 2015 College Semesters out of the CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties Office located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Reports To: Development Director & PR & Development Assistant

Description of Duties:

• Assist with Donor and Sponsor Relations
o Oversee Social Media Activity related to donor and sponsor appreciation
 Post relevant donor and sponsor related postings weekly
 “Like” donors and sponsors on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. as appropriate
o Assist with writing donor and sponsor related content for CASA Monthly Messenger and press releases
o Aid with tracking donors and sponsors including but not limited to:
 Tracking donor and sponsor levels
 Tracking increases in donor and sponsor levels
 Invoicing and collection
o Manage Development Collaterals and appreciation gifts.
o Assist with donor and sponsor appreciation and retention including but not limited to
 Tracking appreciation efforts and levels
 Helping to plan and execute appreciation events and campaigns
 Generating and sending thank you letters, delivering gifts, etc.

• Assist with all Donor and Sponsor Development Activities & Events
o Assist with seeking out potential donors and sponsors including but not limited to:
 Lead generation
 Securing donors and sponsors
 Helping to plan and execute “point of entry” events and “ladder step” events for donors and sponsors
o Managing the Volunteer Treasure Mining process including but not limited to:
 Overseeing the collection of Volunteer Treasure Mining Forms
 Tracking and reporting info

• General Office Duties
o Answer phone and manage messages as needed
o Assist Executive Director and Director of Marketing and Development with various filing and organizing needs.
o Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Position:
• High school diploma with some college experience.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopier, etc.)
• Strong computer and internet skills. Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel , Publisher, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Hoote Suite and Four Square required. Experience with Constant Contact and Basecamp preferred.
• Great team player. Ability to work well with others as well as alone in minimally supervised situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High energy. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to drive in and around Adams and Broomfield Counties.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work evening and weekends as required.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Interest in a nonprofit career - particularly development and fundraising.
• Clear a criminal history background check.


Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. We encourage you to use this internship to gain course credit and to seek out "work-study" grants with your college, if that is an option.



Applying:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Joni States, Director of Operations & Finance at joni@casa17th.com . No phone calls please.

For more information about CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties visit CASA17th.org.

PR & Communications Intern Job Description

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield Counties is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that works to make sure that every child who cannot live safely at home has a caring, compassionate CASA Child Advocate who will help fight for their right to be safe, ensure that they are treated with dignity, and assure their safe passage out of foster care. Building a stronger community for all. Each year, in Adams and Broomfield Counties, there are over 1,000 children who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused or neglected, and who are in desperate need of a caring, committed CASA Child Advocate to speak up for their best interests. In Adams and Broomfield Counties, there are over 280 CASA Child Advocates, however we are in need of more great community members to become advocates for children. CASA conducts Child Advocate training sessions three times a year.

In working towards helping CASA meet its overall objective of providing a caring CASA Volunteer for children with open abuse and neglect cases, the Marketing & Social Media Intern performs a range of administrative and marketing, communications and social media related tasks to aid with branding and public relations activities.

This internship position will provide someone with substantial experience in nonprofit marketing, communications, public relations and the strategic use of social media, in addition to gaining valuable office experience working in a non-profit.

Hours: 15 – 25 hours per week (flexible) during the Spring 2015 College Semester, Summer 2015, and Fall 2015 College Semesters out of the CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties Office located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Reports To: Director of Marketing & Development

Description of Duties:

• Assist with Communications and Public Relations Activities
o Assist in writing and distributing press releases and marketing materials over appropriate avenues including but not limited to: Your Hub Postings, e-mail distribution, and canvassing.
o Maintain and update CASA Website as directed by Director of Marketing & Development.
o Help acquire contacts for the CASA e-mail marketing contact list.
o Assist with producing the CASA Monthly Messenger electronic newsletter.
o Maintain on-line events calendars.
o Assist with producing and managing all communications and marketing materials.

• Assist with all Social Media Activities
o Assist in monitoring and updating social media channels.
o Assist with compiling social monitoring reports.
o Assist with general PR needs including generating documents, record keeping, filing, etc.
o Research creative and innovative ideas to promote CASA and CASA events through digital channels.
o Answer questions, interact with and provide assistance when needed to those inquiring about CASA.
o Reflect CASA’s voice and tone in all communications.
o Work across departments to assist in implementation of social media strategy.

• General Office Duties
o Answer phone and manage messages as needed
o Assist Executive Director and Director of Marketing and Development with various filing and organizing needs.
o Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Position:
• High school diploma with some college experience.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopier, etc.)
• Strong computer and internet skills. Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel , Publisher, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Hoote Suite and Four Square required. Experience with Constant Contact and Basecamp preferred, but not necessary. We will provide training.
• Great team player. Ability to work well with others as well as alone in minimally supervised situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High energy. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to drive in and around Adams and Broomfield Counties.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work evening and weekends as required.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Interest in a nonprofit career - particularly marketing, communications, public relations and social media.
• Clear a criminal history background check.




Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. We encourage you to use this internship to gain course credit and to seek out "work-study" grants with your college, if that is an option.

Applying:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Joni States, Director of Operations & Finance at joni@casa17th.com . No phone calls please.

For more information about CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties visit CASA17th.org.

Grant Intern Job Description

CASA is a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that trains and supervises community volunteers to represent the best interests of our most vulnerable citizens - child victims of physical, sexual or emotional abuse and neglect.

CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice for these children in court. The desired result is that children are placed into safe, loving homes where they can thrive.

Volunteers ensure that each child has a voice in court and that the Judge receives up-to-date, pertinent information so important decisions may be made regarding the child's educational and health related needs, therapy, visitation, and ultimately permanency. Each volunteer is vital in determining a safe and permanent home for the child.

For children who have been abused or neglected, CASA means having a home instead of feeling lost, and being a priority instead of feeling invisible. For volunteers, CASA is a life-changing experience that makes our community a better place.

Hours: 10-15 flexible hours that may be partially worked from home. Remainder of time will be worked out of main office. CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties located in the Adams County Courthouse at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601.

Reports To: Grants Manager

Description of Duties:

• Assist with writing and submitting grant applications, reports, and all necessary communication in a timely, professional manner representative of CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties to private foundations, corporations, and local, state and federal government programs, and others, as applicable as directed by Grants Manager.
• Assist Grants Manager with maintaining accurate grants schedule and timeline of all grant applications and reports; Keep accurate, ongoing budget of prospective and received funding opportunities.
• Help Grants Manager to maintain accurate, up-to-date records, including paper filing and entering all grant information into agency database.
• Maintain Grant Notebook that outlines all current grant funding streams and criteria for each.
• Research grant prospects research to secure new grant funding as directed by Grants Manager.
• Attends Grants & Data Team meeting at the discretion of Grants Manager.
• Work with Grants Manager, Program Director and Director of Advocate Development on data collection and evaluation methods for capturing program results.
• Assist with recognition and PR of grantors.



Additional Duties:
• Contribute to the functioning of the organization by participating in staff meetings, planning sessions, and other team activities and office management tasks as part of direct services team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Convey CASA’s mission with passion to the community and to grantors in a professional manner.


Minimum Qualifications for Position:
• High school diploma with some college experience.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (fax, photocopier, etc.)
• Strong computer and Internet skills. Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel , Publisher, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Hoote Suite and Four Square required. Experience with Constant Contact and Basecamp preferred.
• Great team player. Ability to work well with others as well as alone in minimally supervised situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High energy. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to drive in and around Adams and Broomfield Counties.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work evening and weekends as required.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Interest in a nonprofit career - particularly development and grant writing.
• Clear a criminal history background check.


Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. We encourage you to use this internship to gain course credit and to seek out "work-study" grants with your college, if that is an option.

Applying:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Joni States, Director of Operations & Finance at joni@casa17th.com. No phone calls please.

For more information about CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties visit CASA17th.org.