Benedict Joson Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

United States

The Kamayan Coalition is an alliance of LGBTQIA+ Filipino American, Filipinx, and Asian-Pacific Islander community organizations from across the United States. Our flagship program is the Annual LGBTQ Fil Am History Month Celebration in October which is co-led by Benedict Joson.

New York, New York, United States

The Administrative and Development Assistant reports to the Executive Director and supports the board of directors, staff, consultants, and youth in advancing the YA-YA Network’s mission. The nature of their work evolves with the changing needs of the organization but generally involves supporting or leading on the following functions:Administrative• Recordkeeping and reporting to ensure tax compliance• Recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding board, staff, consultants, and… Show more The Administrative and Development Assistant reports to the Executive Director and supports the board of directors, staff, consultants, and youth in advancing the YA-YA Network’s mission. The nature of their work evolves with the changing needs of the organization but generally involves supporting or leading on the following functions:Administrative• Recordkeeping and reporting to ensure tax compliance• Recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding board, staff, consultants, and youth• Engaging board members and staff in committee and strategic planning work• Liaising on matters involving employee benefits and organizational culture• Upkeeping of the office, cloud-based management platforms, and filing systemsDevelopment• Conducting prospect research and outreach• Drafting and submitting grant proposals, renewals, and donation acknowledgments• Databasing of donors and other community stakeholders• Designing and implementing giving campaigns • Expanding board, staff, and youth fundraising knowledge and capacity Show less

New York, New York

We envision a world where all children are learning and gaining the necessary skills to reach their potential. Due to decreasing investment and numerous barriers to quality education, over 260 million children around the globe do not have this opportunity. We are a group of young activists and entrepreneurs working to change this by 2026. Our mission is to increase and improve the outcomes of giving to education so that all children may have the resources to thrive.• Envision and… Show more We envision a world where all children are learning and gaining the necessary skills to reach their potential. Due to decreasing investment and numerous barriers to quality education, over 260 million children around the globe do not have this opportunity. We are a group of young activists and entrepreneurs working to change this by 2026. Our mission is to increase and improve the outcomes of giving to education so that all children may have the resources to thrive.• Envision and execute on business development strategy including board, fundraising, and partnerships.• Develop internal and external communication assets among them the website and pitch deck.• Lead on operations including finances and incorporation, and program design and evaluation. Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Assist Board with all development needs including liaising with donors, patients, and hospital administrators.• Implement and maintain office and cloud-based records and platforms including the website.• Support Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and auditors with the audit, tax filings, insurance, and compliance.

New York, New York

Read the Global Youth Call-to-Action on http://educationcommission.org/about/youth-panel/youth-panel-global-call-action/.The International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity (The Education Commission) is a major new global initiative engaging world leaders, policy makers, and researchers to develop a renewed and compelling investment case and financing pathway for achieving equal educational opportunity for children and young people. The Education Commission is… Show more Read the Global Youth Call-to-Action on http://educationcommission.org/about/youth-panel/youth-panel-global-call-action/.The International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity (The Education Commission) is a major new global initiative engaging world leaders, policy makers, and researchers to develop a renewed and compelling investment case and financing pathway for achieving equal educational opportunity for children and young people. The Education Commission is bringing together the best research and policy analysis on the actions necessary to increase investment in concrete, relevant learning outcomes that have a positive impact on economic and social development. The Commission is co-convened by Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway, President Michelle Bachelet of Chile, President Joko Widodo of Indonesia, President Peter Mutharika of Malawi, and the Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova. UN Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown serves as Chair. The Commission comprises high-level individuals representing diverse geographical and disciplinary backgrounds. Kennedy Odede and Rosemarie Ramitt Co-Chair a Youth Panel including Malala Yousafzai. More information on www.educationcommission.org.• Advance the Learning Generation Agenda for Action via social media and strategic partnerships.• Contributed the perspective of young people to the Commission’s work by hosting consultation sessions, and providing logistical and editorial leadership of the Global Youth Call to Action.• Participated in the Spring 2016 Commission meeting at the World Bank, virtual consultation sessions with the Commission team, and the Learning Generation launch at the United Nations.• Promoted the Education Youth Video Challenge to mobilize youth on every continent and served as a jury member to select the winning videos that were shown at the United Nations. Show less

New York, New York

Blog posts at http://m.huffpost.com/us/author/benedict-joson.• Engage Huffington Post readers and general public on issues facing people and the planet with a focus on education, entrepreneurship, public policy, and international development.

New York, New York

Teach For All is a global network developing education leadership through recruitment, training, and support of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to teach in high-need communities and pursue diverse career pathways to expand educational opportunity for all children. The Associate, Partner Engagement supports a diverse group of staff who are directly supporting Teach For All's network partners across the globe.

New York, New York

• Assisted with applying for and securing travel visas.• Conducted prospecting research and fundraising campaigns to expand donor community.• Coordinated on-boarding schedule for incoming hires and assist with on-boarding of interns.• Delivered on closing-the-loop assets including tax letters and Wordpress-generated impact reports for campaigners, corporations, foundations, influencers, and high net-worth donors.• Fielded, addressed, referred, and followed-up on community and… Show more • Assisted with applying for and securing travel visas.• Conducted prospecting research and fundraising campaigns to expand donor community.• Coordinated on-boarding schedule for incoming hires and assist with on-boarding of interns.• Delivered on closing-the-loop assets including tax letters and Wordpress-generated impact reports for campaigners, corporations, foundations, influencers, and high net-worth donors.• Fielded, addressed, referred, and followed-up on community and campaigner inquiries and requests via electronic and in-person communication.• Maintained Salesforce and Google reports, accounts, and contacts. • Provided cross-team support on escalating and executing tasks, projects, and events, including, but not limited to front desk management, in-office guest experience, and events such as the Gala. Show less

Global

• Conceptualized brand logo and identity.• Created template and curated content for website redesign executed by Mopro.• Cultivated partnerships with A World at School, Kaya Collaborative, and The Asia Foundation.• Co-designed and launched volunteer program for celebrities, youth leaders, and professionals.• Conducted basic data hygiene of constituent information.• Engaged in community focus group discussions and stakeholder outreach in Ormoc, Philippines.• Helped with… Show more • Conceptualized brand logo and identity.• Created template and curated content for website redesign executed by Mopro.• Cultivated partnerships with A World at School, Kaya Collaborative, and The Asia Foundation.• Co-designed and launched volunteer program for celebrities, youth leaders, and professionals.• Conducted basic data hygiene of constituent information.• Engaged in community focus group discussions and stakeholder outreach in Ormoc, Philippines.• Helped with databasing, crafting stakeholder survey, and creating of program dashboard.• Implemented tools for internal organization such as Google for Business and Trello, and communication and marketing such as MailChimp.• Integrated human centered-design and collective impact approach into the company culture.• Managed talent acquisition via direct outreach and Idealist, on-boarding, and team rapport.• Mobilized 9 local and international partner organizations, and 10 Filipino youth leaders for #AkoSiDaniel education campaign two months ahead of United Nations Summit.• Provided editorial and design support for communications assets such as decks and newsletters.• Researched potential grantors, legal structures, constituent and donor engagement tools.• Supported founder on personal schedule, partnerships, and execution of special projects. Show less

Astoria, New York

• Assisted in organizing the Groundbreakers Gala and Collaborating for a Healthy Aging Community Forum and provided on-site social media management.• Authored two grant proposals requesting $50,000 to support program expansion.• Created donor communications messaging for top 10% of Urban Upbound's individual donors.• Designed and developed the company prospectus for potential board directors.• Drafted letters of inquiry to grant-making institutions.• Helped refine and… Show more • Assisted in organizing the Groundbreakers Gala and Collaborating for a Healthy Aging Community Forum and provided on-site social media management.• Authored two grant proposals requesting $50,000 to support program expansion.• Created donor communications messaging for top 10% of Urban Upbound's individual donors.• Designed and developed the company prospectus for potential board directors.• Drafted letters of inquiry to grant-making institutions.• Helped refine and clarify the logic model flow chart.• Proposed and helped initiate and craft key research activities such as donor and event surveys.• Provided editorial and design support with 2014 Annual Report and other communications assets.• Updated and maintained detailed philanthropic files and spreadsheets to track all funder materials. Show less

New York, New York

Note: Title on record is Clerical Consultant Assistant.• Accepted, addressed, and resolved constituent inquiries and requests at the legislative and district offices.• Assisted with framework for "Report on Co-packing for Brooklyn Food Manufacturers": established deadlines, generated report outline, and helped colleagues with composition.• Co-managed logistics: prepared literature, moderated correspondence, and convened constituents for initial phase of FY13-14 Participatory… Show more Note: Title on record is Clerical Consultant Assistant.• Accepted, addressed, and resolved constituent inquiries and requests at the legislative and district offices.• Assisted with framework for "Report on Co-packing for Brooklyn Food Manufacturers": established deadlines, generated report outline, and helped colleagues with composition.• Co-managed logistics: prepared literature, moderated correspondence, and convened constituents for initial phase of FY13-14 Participatory Budgeting Project NYC District 33 with colleagues. • Generated 124 award letters for NGO's receiving discretionary funding from Council Member Stephen T. Levin.• Updated Google spreadsheet reflecting four fiscal years of Schedule C designated funding of Council Member Levin to community based not-for-profits and other public service organizations. Show less

New York, New York

Note: Titles on record are as follows:President | July 2012 – June 2013• Advocated for and bolstered student participation in college-governance at the College Senate.• Co-organized street fair and leadership retreats with Student Activities Office, an election event with Roosevelt House, higher education forum with NYPIRG, Work on Purpose Workshop with Echoing Green, and Hunter's first undergraduate research conference with the Provost's Office.• Directed 63-member team… Show more Note: Titles on record are as follows:President | July 2012 – June 2013• Advocated for and bolstered student participation in college-governance at the College Senate.• Co-organized street fair and leadership retreats with Student Activities Office, an election event with Roosevelt House, higher education forum with NYPIRG, Work on Purpose Workshop with Echoing Green, and Hunter's first undergraduate research conference with the Provost's Office.• Directed 63-member team and $1.2 million of student government activity fees for FY12-13.• Escalated student wellness as an institutional concern needing greater attention.• Identified and proposed best policies and practices for achieving colleges' strategic plan in education technology, institutional development, interdisciplinary curriculum formation, student wellness and success, sustainability, and teacher evaluation.• Led troubleshooting and completion of space reallocation process involving 143 student clubs.• Represented students on the College Association Board, Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation Board, and Student Government President's Council of CUNY.Senate Chairperson | October 2011 – June 2012• Convened weekly senate and monthly plenary meetings.• Co-managed ambassador-volunteer program with vice president.• Coordinated office hours of 36 officials.• Managed recruitment, on-boarding and off-boarding, and mentorship of 15 student senators. • Shepherded senators and student clubs through the budget, grants, appeals, and event co-sponsorship process with finance and fellow officers.Freshman Senator | October 2010 – September 2011• Co-organized Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, AIDS Week Program, USG-Hunter College Relay for Life Team, and Senior Dinner; logistics, concept design, and event promotion.• Ensured amicable front-desk student service during weekly office hours. Show less

College Point, New York

• Ensured amiable on-the-floor service, front-end transactions, and resolution of customer issues.• Led in monetary donations for annual Staples for Students and Do Something drive.• Secured $3,500 funding partnership between Staples Foundation and Brooklyn Community Foundation, Hope Reichbach Fund, and VOCAL-NY to support youth development programs.• Supported fellow associates with product returns, shelf replenishment, and general store upkeep.

Brooklyn, New York

• Acquired signatures, via door-to-door petitioning in East New York, Brooklyn, to end NYPD's stop-and-frisk practice and informed residents of their rights.• Assisted with "We Can End AIDS" March in Washington D.C. during the International AIDS Conference: solicited support from NGO's, distributed promotional material to 18 VOCAL-NY partner organizations in the Bronx and in Manhattan, promulgated to personal network, and photographed event.• Assisted with logistics: execution of daily… Show more • Acquired signatures, via door-to-door petitioning in East New York, Brooklyn, to end NYPD's stop-and-frisk practice and informed residents of their rights.• Assisted with "We Can End AIDS" March in Washington D.C. during the International AIDS Conference: solicited support from NGO's, distributed promotional material to 18 VOCAL-NY partner organizations in the Bronx and in Manhattan, promulgated to personal network, and photographed event.• Assisted with logistics: execution of daily tasks, preparation for peer-group sessions, and organization of constituent meetings.• Co-organized World Hepatitis Day press conference and testing with lead community organizers.• Participated in call-campaigns and door-to-door outreach to keep constituents abreast of mobilizations.• Updated constituency database on VAN-StateVoices. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Public Policy, And Human Rights

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Student Government, College Senate, Sustainability Council, Presidents Advisory Committee.

Advanced Regents Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Council, National Honor Society, Yearbook Club, Photography Club, Campus Youth Ministry, Marist Youth.