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        <title>Creative Technologist at Strategy Start-Up</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[My company is hiring.  Feel free to contact me with questions, but know that I am not directly involved in this hire.

Lee-Sean Huang
webmaster@jetaany.org

http://www.krop.com/jobs/f4pfq/

Creative Technologist at Strategy Start-Up
Purpose - a New York based company that builds cutting-edge social and political movements - is looking for a talented, entrepreneurial, and creative technology lead to join our rapidly growing team. Purpose partners with organizations and brands to build real movements that mobilize millions. We work with some of the world\'s biggest brands, the most exciting new players in the green economy and the best-known forces for global social change.

Purpose is a home for movement entrepreneurship. Our principals have co-founded the world\'s largest online political community and the Australian political movement that now has more members than all that country\'s political parties put together.

We\'re also working on building mass consumer movements that help high-impact green products and services get to scale quickly.

We\'re building a multi-disciplinary team of movement-makers drawn from political organizing, business, brand strategy and behavioral economics.

Demonstrated interest in building a technology team in an operating environment such as a start-up or an agency is a key asset for this role. Purpose is a young and rapidly growing company and we\'re looking for someone who is excited about developing a technology team, refining our technology offering, integrating it with the rest of the business, recruiting talented and innovative developers and designers and developing and managing budgets for complex projects.

The Creative Technologist at Purpose will be responsible for website and software development for anywhere from 1-3 projects and will also play an over-arching role of management of the technology department and interacting with the movement strategy and user experience teams. This involves specifying technical requirements, researching and determining the information architecture of any given functionality, locating contractors and managing the outsourcing of projects where necessary, maintaining the technical timeline and budget, active development, and working with other technology leads as needed to assist on projects outside your purview.

Core responsibilities:

Work with the CEO and other members of the senior management team to refine Purpose\'s technology offering and its role within the business.
Direct and manage development for custom functionality and design on given campaigning tools and platforms.
Assist in defining project scope, goals and deliverables.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
Develop and manage technical project budgets as needed
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff.
Recruit and cultivate talented developers on our full-time and contract staff
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Create development best practices and tools for project execution.
Active development as needed on any given project.
Requirements:

Bachelor\'s Degree or higher in Technology/Computer Science/website development or related field.
Minimum 3 years work as a developer, Project Lead, or CTO.
Working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, CSS, and the LAMP stack.
Extensive experience with the Drupal Content Management System.
Preferred

Javascript, specifically JQuery.
Systems Administration, Debian/Redhat/*nix.
Entrepreneurial or Startup experience.
Agency experience.
Demonstrated interest in progressive politics or causes or just a passion for social change.
Experience using and innovative thinking about using popular social media tools If you\'re interested in finding out more, please send a short CV and brief cover note, as well as three URL\'s of sites you have worked on, with a description of your specific role in developing the site to jobe. Pay will be competitive and based on experience. We have a strong preference for candidates based in New York City or willing to relocate, but if you think you might be a strong fit, we\'d like to hear from you anyway.
About Us

Our principals Jeremy Heimans and David Madden co-founded GetUp.org - an Australian online political movement that is now larger than all Australia\'s political parties put together and Avaaz.org, the world\'s largest online political community with more than 3.3 million members (a partnership with MoveOn.org). A third principal Douglas Atkin is an expert on community-building, had a legendary career in advertising, and is the author of The Culting Of Brands (Penguin, 2004).

Purpose is currently advising advocacy groups and progressive companies around the world and is also incubating new issue based movements. We\'re a new, unusual and evolving combination of an agency and a home for political and social entrepreneurship.

Purpose recently launched LIVESTRONGAction.org - a global movement for a world without cancer led by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. We\'ve also advised GlobalZero.org - a new global campaign to eliminate nuclear weapons spearheaded by Richard Branson, Queen Noor, Jimmy Carter and Mikhail Gorbachev; the 2007 presidential campaign of Segolene Royal, the first woman to win a major party nomination for President of France; the Australian and US labor movements. We\'re also building a movement centered on access to healthcare for a Fortune 50 company and a re-launching a global brand targeting women\'s self-esteem and body image.

How to Apply:

Please submit short cover letter and resume to jobs@purpose.com]]></description>
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        <title>Full-Time Teacher - Greenwich Japanese School</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[From: www.gwjs.org

Bilingual ESL Teacher
Greenwich Japanese School / Japanese School of New York

Greenwich Japanese School is a small, private 1-9 grade Japanese school located on a beautiful campus in Greenwich, CT. All students are of Japanese origin and speak Japanese as a first language. The majority of students are Japanese expatriates. All classes are taught in Japanese except for English as a Second Language. 

Position Title ESL Teacher
Closing Date: Until position is filled
Advertising Started on: Monday, January 18, 2010
Organization: Japanese School of New York / Greenwich Japanese School
Salary: Commensurate with experience (salary range $40,000-$42,500); full fringe benefit package

Percent Time: 100% (Full-time)

Type of Position – Full time teacher

Start Date: This position has a start date of April 5, 2010

Duties: 

Design, plan and conduct courses in English as a Second Language to elementary students.

Design, plan and conduct English grammar courses (to be taught in Japanese) in accordance with the Japanese school curriculum to junior students. 

Design the course structure by selecting the materials to be used in the course
and the subject matter to be taught in the course within the framework of the
established ESL and Japanese curriculum guidelines.

Plan and teach 20 classroom hours per week

Evaluate student work in the courses taught and assign grades.

Attend meetings (staff, level, skill area and professional development).

Serve on program committees.

Education Required: Japanese Government English teaching certification, M.A. in Linguistics/TESOL or equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Experience Required: Bi-lingual fluency (Japanese / English) at native or near-native proficiency. Previous English grammar teaching experience in Japanese public or private junior high school.  Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in computer software applications. Must be US citizen or green card holder.

Desirable Qualifications: Previous ESL teaching experience in an English speaking country. 

References: Three professional references must be available upon request. 

Contact Information
Please send resume and cover letter via email (preferred) or mail to:

Jennie Farnell
Email: farnell.gwjs@gmail.com
Greenwich Japanese School
15 The Ridgeway
Greenwich, CT 06831
Website: www.gwjs.org]]></description>
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        <title>Front-end Designer/Developer</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-649/?recent=690</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Description:
Level: Intermediate
Reports to: Design Director
Position: Full-time
The NY Daily News is seeking a Front-end Designer/Developer to join its growing, tight-knit team. 
Working closely with the Design Director the candidate will oversee the design, look and feel, and user experience of the Daily News web site and other properties. 
The successful candidate be a stronger designer and will also be passionate about turning design files into pixel-perfect XHTML and CSS mark up, relying on Flash &#38; Javascript libraries like jQuery to enhance the user experience.

Responsibilities &#38; Requirements
•Can translate design files into interactive interfaces with hand-coded, semantic XHTML and CSS.
•Can write unobtrusive JavaScript by hand that utilizes libraries like jQuery.
•Is a team player. The successful candidate has excellent written and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment.
•Adheres to Web standards, best practices, and accessibility and usability guidelines. 
•Possesses proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator.
•Is interested in open-source Web application development.
•Has bachelor’s degree, plus at least two years of Design and front-end Web development experience 
•Responsible for maintaining/templating our blogging platform (Moveable Type), you will be the support/point person for our Daily News Bloggers
•Develop special editorial sections and interactives 
•Develop templates for the various sections of NYDailyNews.com 
•Improving overall design and user experience of the site 
•Designing banners and microsites for in-house promotions and for advertisers 
•Innovating ways to solve challenging business and user experience problems
•Developing functional prototypes of web pages and web sites
•Staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies
•Working with an interdisciplinary team that includes other web designers, project managers, UI/UX/IA, front end developers, sales &#38; marketing, and executive leadership. 
•Knowledge of web video editing a plus 
•Passionate about interactive design and all things Internet and social media 
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

EOE

M/F/V/D

View our web site:
www.nydailynews.com

Job posting: 
http://www.creativehotlist.com/index.asp?linkTarget=fullJob.asp&#38;jobID=136126]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Openings for C++,OOPS,SQL,UNIX Oracle Corporation</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-640/?recent=681</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Qualification: 
UG - B.Tech/B.E. - Any Specialization, Computers PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,M.Tech - Any Specialization,MCA - Computers

Experience: 
4 - 8 Years

Strong verbal and written English language communication skills

Expertise in the following technologies:

Extensive development experience in C++

Object-oriented analysis and design

Company Profile: 
Oracle Corporation is the world\'s leading supplier of software for information management and the world\'s second largest independent software company.

How to Apply: <a href=\"http://www.careersvalley.com/jobs-bangalore/openings-coopssqlunix-oracle-corporation-bangalore\" title=\"Jobs in Bangalore\" rel=\"nofollow\"></a>]]></description>
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        <title>Openings for C++,OOPS,SQL,UNIX Oracle Corporation</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-639/?recent=680</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Qualification: 
UG - B.Tech/B.E. - Any Specialization, Computers PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,M.Tech - Any Specialization,MCA - Computers

Experience: 
4 - 8 Years

Strong verbal and written English language communication skills

Expertise in the following technologies:

Extensive development experience in C++

Object-oriented analysis and design

Company Profile: 
Oracle Corporation is the world\'s leading supplier of software for information management and the world\'s second largest independent software company.

How to Apply: <a href=\"http://www.careersvalley.com/jobs-bangalore/openings-coopssqlunix-oracle-corporation-bangalore\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jobs in Bangalore</a>]]></description>
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        <title>Mainframe Storage Administrator Dell Perot Systems</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-636/?recent=677</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Job Position: 
Mainframe Storage Administrator

Category: 
IT - Software/Hardware

Qualification: 
UG - Any Graduate - Any Specialization,Graduation Not Required PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required

Experience: 
4 - 8 Years

The candidate must possess 4+ years supporting mainframe storage in a comprehensive manner.
This includes but is not limited to knowledge of current storage platforms, software tools and methodologies, data center and workload migrations, problem determination/correction, disaster recovery process writing and support, and new customer transitions.
 
Company Profile: 
Dell Perot Systems applies integrated technologies and process solutions that are tailored to client needs. We use our deep industry expertise along with a corporate mission of operational excellence to serve more than 1,000 clients in Healthcare, Government, Commercial, and Financial Services/Insurance.

How to Apply: <a href=\"http://www.careersvalley.com/jobs-bangalore/mainframe-storage-administrator-dell-perot-systems-bangalore\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bangalore Jobs</a>]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:41:30 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Administrative Assistant at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-631/?recent=672</link>
        <description><![CDATA[The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Coordination Section.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Respond to telephone calls, both incoming and outgoing, with efficiency and professional etiquette 
2. Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions 
3. Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence 
4. Manage appointment schedules for visiting diplomats and VIPs 
5. Research and book hotels and airlines for reasonable prices and specials 
6. Check quality of hotels and services 
7. Give oral or written briefings to senior diplomats dependent on the situation 
8. Receive guests as necessary 
9. Respond to inquiries 
10. Update and develop the official website of the Mission 
11. Assist in arranging driver’s work schedule including overtime and leave of absence schedules 
12. Assist other officers and staff in the section when needed

Requirements/Preferences:

1. U.S. citizenship required 
2. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills at native level required 
3. Computer skills, typing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Dreamweaver &#38; Photoshop) experience required 
4. Japanese language skills preferred 
5. College degree preferred

Position begins: Early February 2010

Please send a cover letter and resume by Monday, 4 January 2010 by 1:00 p.m. to

agnes-mallari@un-japan.org or jane-conrad@un-japan.org with “PMJ Administrative Assistant Position” in the subject line. No phone calls please.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Nintendo Japanese - English Translator in Germany</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-630/?recent=671</link>
        <description><![CDATA[apanese - English Translator (Contact Assistant) (m/f)

Nintendo is a pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment. Nintendo manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ and Nintendo DS™ systems. Our development is based on creative ideas for games and we realise them with a highly motivated team on an international level.

Our European Localisation Development Group 2 in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is looking for a

Japanese - English Translator (Contact Assistant) (m/f)

Our in-house translation team supports a wide range of internal and external communication between Nintendo of Europe GmbH and both our headquarters in Kyoto and other video game developers in Japan. We are looking for a Japanese speaker with an excellent knowledge of both the English and Japanese languages. You can professionally translate from English/Japanese and you are used to working efficiently with a PC (Microsoft Office). Playing video games will also be a minor part of your work. This job requires permanent work in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Applications should include a CV in both English and Japanese. Additionally, a cover letter in English must be presented.

A multi-faceted role within a team of qualified colleagues is waiting for you. Are you interested? We are looking forward to receiving your application.


Nintendo of Europe GmbH, Human Resources
Nintendo Center
63760 Großostheim, Germany

https://jobs.nintendo.de/main?fn=bm.ext.jobsdetail_engl&#38;refnr=724567&#38;land=GB]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Administrative Assistant in the Social Section at the Permanent Mission of Japan</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-629/?recent=670</link>
        <description><![CDATA[The Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations is seeking an Administrative Assistant in the Social Section at the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

   1. Respond to telephone calls, both incoming and outgoing, with efficiency and professional etiquette
   2. Assist in logistics/protocol for conferences, meetings, briefings, receptions, and other official functions
   3. Draft and prepare letters and diplomatic correspondence
   4. Manage appointment schedules for the section, visiting diplomats and VIPs
   5. Research and book restaurants, hotels and airlines for reasonable prices and specials
   6. Receive guests as necessary
   7. Respond to inquiries
   8. Assist other officers and staff in the section when needed

Requirements/Preferences:

   1. U.S. citizenship required
   2. College degree required
   3. Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills at native level required
   4. Computer skills, typing skills (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.) required
   5. Japanese language skills preferred

Position begins: Mid-January 2009 

Please send a cover letter and resume no later than 1:00 pm on Friday, 11 December 2009 to makiko-hayashi@un-japan.org with “PMJ Administrative Assistant Position” in the subject line. No phone calls please.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;Data entry in Japanese&#8221; by David513</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-626/?recent=669</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Hello! I would like to apply for this position, but when I sent an email to kcmax@yahoo.com I received a message saying the email address was nonexistent. To whom should I send my resume? Please let me know by emailing me at David513@gmail.com or calling me at 917-623-8566]]></description>
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        <title>Intern at The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-628/?recent=668</link>
        <description><![CDATA[The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, a non-profit organization, seeks a Program Intern for late January–April, 2010. The candidate should have an interest in or familiarity with Japan and Japanese culture. Ability to speak Japanese is helpful, but not required. A valid driver\'s license is required. The intern\'s work will focus on the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia project. 

For detailed information about this opportunity, 
continue to the JASGP.ORG job banku113@hotmail.com]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:44:22 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Resident Director at The Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS)</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-627/?recent=667</link>
        <description><![CDATA[The Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) is seeking candidates for the position of Resident Director of its study abroad programs based on the campus of Doshisha University in Kyoto . The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Columbia University . The position may be filled at any rank from Lecturer through full Professor. KCJS is a consortium of 14 universities administered by Columbia that offers academic year and summer programs. 

The program website is:  http://www.kcjs.columbia.edu/ 

Working closely with the KCJS Governing Board, Columbia University , and Doshisha University , the Resident Director is responsible for the continued development and oversight of the academic programs, student affairs, and administrative and financial management. The Resident Director supervises a full-time administrative staff that assists in all areas of program management and teaches one course each semester during the academic year program. This is a five-year position, with the possibility of renewal, that begins on July 1, 2011. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a Japan-related field and undergraduate teaching experience; language fluency in English and Japanese; Japanese cultural fluency; experience with American undergraduates at institutions similar to those in the KCJS; administrative experience; and ability to undertake international travel. Experience with overseas study programs preferred, but not required. 

All applicants must apply at Columbia \'s secure online site: 
academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52190 

Closing date for applications: December 1, 2009 .
 
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:42:08 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Data entry in Japanese</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-626/?recent=669</link>
        <description><![CDATA[A American application support company in New Jersey is looking for a contractor on a 40 hr weekly basis for data entry in Japanese. The candidate should be able to read Japanese at an intermediate level, be able to recognize Kanji and distinguish. Excel knowledge is a must, typing and work with online applications experience a plus. Please contact skeller at kcmax@yahoo.com]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Reply to &#8220;English/Japanese Senior Executive Assistant&#8221; by emaikeda</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-555/?recent=665</link>
        <description><![CDATA[I am very interested in this position. 
I am bilingual in both english and Japanese. I am hard worker, multi tasker. 
Although I live in Japan right now, I will be able to move right away and work. I do have a U.S. citizenship.
Please email me at emaikeda@gmail.com.

Best regards,

Ema Ikeda]]></description>
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        <title>Purpose.com Project Manager</title>
        <link>http://jetaany.org/forum/jobs/topic-623/?recent=662</link>
        <description><![CDATA[Project Manager – Job Description

Purpose - a New York based team that builds cutting-edge social and political movements - is looking for a talented project manager to join us. We’re not your average agency – Purpose is a unique hybrid that relies on a team of highly analytical, flexible, critical thinkers capable of turning traditional marketing and campaign strategy on its head and executing highly complex projects for advocacy organizations, sustainable brands, issue-driven films and many others.

The Project Manager at Purpose is the primary coordinator in charge of moving projects from inception to launch. With a focus on scheduling and resource allotment it is the PM\'s goal to ensure that both internal and client facing expectations are set appropriately, and updated when changes occur in the schedule.

Core responsibilities:

·       Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
·       Assist in defining project scope, goals and deliverables.
·       Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
·       Effectively communicate project expectations to internal staff and clients.
·       Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
·       Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
·       Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
·       Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
·       Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
·       Track project milestones and deliverables.
·       Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
·       Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
·       Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
·       Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
·       Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
·       Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.

Requirements:
·       Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Technology or related field.
 ·       Minimum 3 years of project management or software development.

Preferred: Agile Methodology Personnel If you\'re interested in finding out more, please send a short CV and brief cover note ASAP outlining your relevant experience to jobs at purposecampaigns.com. Pay will be competitive and based on experience.We have a strong preference for candidates based in New York City or willing to relocate, but if you think you might be a strong fit, we\'d like to hear from you anyway.

About Us
Our principals David Madden and Jeremy Heimans co-founded GetUp.org - an Australian online political movement that is now larger than all Australia\'s political parties put together and Avaaz.org, the world\'s largest online political community with more than 3.3 million members (a partnership with MoveOn.org).

Purpose is currently advising advocacy groups and progressive companies around the world and is also incubating new issue-based movements. We\'re a new, unusual and evolving combination of an agency and a home for political and social entrepreneurship.

Purpose just launched LIVESTRONGAction.org – a global movement for a world without cancer led by the Lance Armstrong Foundation.  We’ve also advised GlobalZero.org - a new global campaign to eliminate nuclear weapons spearheaded by Richard Branson, Queen Noor, Jimmy Carter and Mikhail Gorbachev; the 2007 presidential campaign of Segolene Royal, the first woman to win a major party nomination for President of France; the Australian and US labor movements.  We’re also building a movement centered on access to healthcare for a Fortune 100 company and a re-launching a global brand targeting women’s self-esteem and body image.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
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