What You Can Do
What you can do
Call for Candidates: Student Network Director
Young, Dynamic, Student Leader Wanted
At this time, we are seeking a Student Network Director to construct and lead a dynamic team of campus representatives from around the nation, to conduct a vital effort to invigorate and expand the Roots of Hope student network. In leading this team, the Student Network Director will serve as the point person for facilitating collaboration among student groups nation-wide and mobilizing the network for extraordinary initiatives that require large-scale support. Attracting students with executive level campus leadership experience is crucial to Raices' future as a student-centered movement. This person will be entrusted with building a spirited team to represent and inspire students across the country toward action supporting youth in Cuba. The ideal candidate for this role will have a leadership style that empowers his/her leadership team to work together as a cohesive unit to accomplish goals and objectives collectively.
About 70 percent of current Raices Trustees and Directors served in executive positions in student organizations and you could be next in line!
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaboratively develop a strategic vision for a student network with a team of student leaders at campuses around the country
- Facilitate collaboration, coordination and communication among affiliated student groups on projects and programming
- Develop and manage practical systems to ensure communication and cooperation between campus groups and campus leaders
- Serve on RDE's Management Team
- Serve as the central point of contact for all RDE activities on a collegiate level and liaise between the student network and RDE's Management Team
- Participate in one-on-one leadership trainings and coaching sessions with other leaders in Roots of Hope
Qualifications
- Executive level experience leading a Cuban-American student organization or similar affinity group on a major university campus
- Have a strong, established network of Cuban-American student leaders throughout the country
- Possess a wealth of knowledge of the Cuban context
- Exhibit a commitment to developing a culture of collaboration and trust
- Be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Experience or high interest in strategic team management, including motivation and accountability
- Demonstrate a desire to enhance leadership and team-building skills
- Character reflects the core values of Raices: Hope, Dignity, Humility, Compassion and Smart Passion
- Professionally Bilingual - English and Spanish
If you are not a student, you can contribute to our search in one of three ways:
- Nominate a candidate,
- Encourage a candidate to apply, or
- Ensure the call for candidates makes its way to the student organization at your Alma Mater.
Fellowship de Verano
LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP
(Summer 2010)National Search, 2 spots
Commitment: at least 10 weeks, at least 40 hrs/week
Location: Raices' new office, South Beach, Florida
Reporting to: Chairman and/or Director
Compensation: Unpaid; Raices will subsidize travel to and from Miami (if needed) and parking 
This is an intense leadership-in-practice training. We will expose you to influential mentors and coaches, from Raices Senior Leadership team to some of Miami's most respected business, political, community, and artistic leaders. You will complete projects across all of Raices' departments, thus giving you an insider's grasp of our heartbeat and a chance to create some real impact in our organization.
Departments:
- Development: Fund raising and Partnership building
- Programming: Developing and implementing academic and cultural projects
- Operations: Coordinating internal logistics, product development, graphics and web development, and administrative support
- Student Network: University and high school student relationship building and engagement
- YP Network: Young professional and alumni relationship building and engagement
- Communications: Messaging, media relations, new media, publicity
How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter before 11:59pm, 4/29/10, to Miguel Arguelles at MiguelArguelles@
Anyone not selected for a fellowship will automatically be assigned to our pool of candidates for Summer Internships, so there's no need to apply to both.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP (Summer 2010)
National Search, 15-30 spots
Commitment: at least 10 weeks, at least 10 hrs/week
Location: Anywhere in the country
Reporting to: Director of Department, or person designated by the Chairman and/or Director
Compensation: 100% Volunteer
Eligibility: Anyone can apply, except current members of Raices' management team.
Departments:
- Development: Fund raising and Partnership building
- Programming: Developing and implementing academic and cultural projects
- Operations: Coordinating internal logistics, product development, graphics and web development, and administrative support
- Student Network: University and high school student relationship building and engagement
- YP Network: Young professional and alumni relationship building and engagement
- Communications: Messaging, media relations, new media, publicity
The internship program is now the main vehicle by which to join the Raices Management Team. It is meant to pair you up with a role that matches your interests and our needs as closely as possible. You will be given clear goals to complete by the end of the internship. We will continually evaluate you during your internship and, depending on your level involvement and results by the end of the program, we will make you a formal offer to form part of our management team.
All internship candidates apply to the same pool of opportunities. Department and role assignments will be decided together by the candidate and Raices Directors throughout the application process.
How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter before 11:59pm, 4/29/10, to Miguel Arguelles at MiguelArguelles@
Join The Movement
We have a student presence on more than 55 university campuses and young professional groups in Boston, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami. To find out if there is already an affiliated student group near you – or start one on your campus, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you’re a young professional and would like to join one of our YP groups, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Collect Cellphones
Help us collect old, used and brand new cell phones. From original Nokias to the latest Blackberrys, we can use it all. Any working phone that is GSM 900 compatible, and can be used in Cuba, will be sent to the island. Older phones will be bought by our partners and the proceeds will go toward purchasing new GSM 900 phones. For any brand new GSM 900 phone donations or to set up a collection drive on your campus, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please send your cell phones through USPS to:
Roots of Hope
ATTN: C4C
P.O. Box 260486
Miami, FL 33126
Please visit www.cells4cuba.org for details on how you can help with this exciting project and start a collection drive on your campus or in your community.
Donate
Raices de Esperanza is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. As such, we rely on the generous support of the community to make our mission of empowering youth to be the authors of their futures a reality. Raices is funded solely by private contributors and receives no Federal funds of any kind.
Donations
Gifts should be made payable to Raices de Esperanza, Inc. and mailed to:
Raices de Esperanza
Office of Development
Post Office Box 260486
Miami, FL 33126
Credit card gifts can be made online through our PayPal or Facebook Causes accounts. Remember that a matching gift from your employer is a great way to increase your gift to Raices de Esperanza. Matching gifts are also credited to your giving total, increasing your donation level for recognition. Inquire with your employer on how you can increase your donation to Raices without incurring an additional cost to you.
Create Your Own Donation Page
Create your own web page to raise funds to the groundbreaking movement of Raices de Esperanza. Raise funds by asking friends to support activities such as a Raices conference, an individual’s accomplishment or honoring another individual by using FirstGiving.com
Business Sponsorships
Raices de Esperanza offers several opportunities to advertise your business during events that take place throughout the year and also on our publications. For more information, contact Alex Buznego at AlexBuznego@raicesdeesperanza.
Gifts in Kind
It is possible to donate works of art, paintings, stamp and coin collections, rare books and documents, antiques, and other personal property to Raices de Esperanza. Raices also receives a wide variety of gifts that include new or used computers, automobiles, office equipment and other items. To explore this option, as well as enjoy tax deduction benefits, please contact a member of the Development at donations@raicesdeesperanza.
Real Estate Gifts
Individuals may have real estate for sale that has appreciated significantly in value: residential, vacation, commercial properties, farmland, or others. Prior to a sale, these individuals have the option to give an undivided interest in the property to Raices de Esperanza. The title company would then write a check to Raices for its share of ownership in the property, and the donor would also receive a charitable tax deduction for the current fair market value of the property. No capital gains tax will be levied on the appreciated value of the property. Tax benefits will depend on the amount of time that elapses between the receipt and sale of the property.
Gifts of Securities
In most cases, a gift of appreciated securities entitles the donor to an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the effective date of the gift. The donor avoids the capital gains tax that would be due if he or she sold the stock. In many cases, Raices de Esperanza will also accept closely-held securities, which may then be sold back to the company. When making a gift of securities, the donor should transfer ownership of the stock to Raices. It is important that the donor not sell appreciated stocks when their intent is to make a gift of securities to the school. Before you transfer the securities, please contact Alex Buznego at AlexBuznego@raicesdeesperanza.
Public and privately-held securities must be marketable and convertible to cash within a short-term timeframe. Gifts of publicly traded securities will be valued at the average market value on the date the full interest in the transferred property is received by Raices. Gifts of closely held stock will be valued based on a qualified independent appraisal at the time of the transfer. Generally, gifts of privately held securities will be accepted only when conversion into cash within a five to ten year timeframe is expected.
Life Estate Contracts
For those who desire to create an endowment, a Life Estate Contract may be the answer. An individual with a personal residence or farm, preferable one on which there is no existing debt, can transfer the deed to Raices and reserve for him/herself the right to live on or use the property during his/her lifetime. At the same time, the donor receives a tax benefit for the gift based upon his/her age and life expectancy. This irrevocable gift confers immediate recognition to a donor.
Raices de Esperanza, Inc. is a charitable organization registered under s.496.411(3), F.S. A copy of the official registration may be obtained from the division of consumer affairs by calling 1-800-435-7352 Toll-Free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Raices de Esperanza's registration number in Florida is CH31738.
