http://www.ifreelance.com/The most effective and affordable way for talented freelance professionals and businesses to connect. From artists and graphic designers to programmers and writers, 1000's of freelancers use iFreelance.com daily to find freelance jobs.contact@ifreelance.comProject overview: Our client is a mid-size trust fund management firm based in the Midwest with 100 + FTE. They desire to contract the design, developmement, and facilitation of a two-day strategic planning session with their Senior Management team and Board of Directors to refocus their Long Range Plan. They wish to have the results of the session documented in a written Strategic Plan and final report enumerating obstacles and opoortunities. Our role is to manage the facilitator selection process and the logistics for the retreat. Travel and accomodation expenses will be paid over and above the project fee. Biding /selection process logistics: Wiining bidder will be selected through bid submission and subsequent interview process. Up to three interviews may be required prior to project being awarded. Specifications: Winning bidder will posess: 1. 10 years experience in a Banking and Trust environment 2. Experience in Strategic Planning as an officer in Banking and Trust institutions and/or has worked as a consultant specializing in Strategic Planning for Banking and Trust institutions 3. Excellent small group facilitation skills 4. Experience in International Finance preferred 5. History of Securities Licensure preferred 6. CPA preferred 7. Experience with publicly held organizations as well as closely held organizations preferred 8. Experience in positioning a financial institution for an IPO preferred 9. Credit and background check required 10. Confidentiality / Non-compete agreement required 11. Legal status to work in the U.S.A. required 12. References supplied on request Project Description Stage I 1. Maximum three, two-hour telephone conferences with project coordinator and client to determine process and outcomes desired in Strategic planning session 2. Preliminary research of: client's history and market position in the context of the desired outcomes; clients local and international opportunities if requested. Exploration of feasability of an IPO for this organization if requested. Stage II Design and deliver a two day interactive strategic planning session based on the process and outcomes desired Stage III Compile results from session and create a strategic plan document and final report in MS Word.Business ConsultingWed, 07 Oct 2009 16:37:08 GMThttp://www.ifreelance.com/project/detail.aspx?projectid=43485http://www.ifreelance.com/project/detail.aspx?projectid=43485PerformanceMAXEarth.org is a collaboratively written travel guide with a non profit approach . Our vision is to provide free and reliable travel information, which we consider as hard to find in between so much advertising. Our 100% remote team works from around the world on our silently launched beta. We are a small, open-minded, and dedicated team looking for a few good people to work independently at the workplace of their choice - be it a beach in Goa, a cafe in Paris or your bedroom in San Francisco. If you are passionate about sustainable travel and would like to help us create this responsible, inclusive and free travel guide we want to hear from you. Earth.org is currently looking for a Business Developer. You are a social entrepreneur inside Earth.org and you organise everything around an innovative model. You are able to get attention by sending out the right messages. You coordinate your work with one of the founders of Earth.org. Your responsibilities include: * Develop our business models, from conceptualization to technical implementation * Research and contact of international clients, partners, donors * Coordinate our social media and PR activities with team members Our requirements: * You have an entrepreneurial and sales experience * You have a track record in settting up successful (business) model * You have a significant product development experience * High online media affinity * Strong grasp of the English language * Ideally you have experience in working remotely * You have strong cross-cultural skills and share our environmental, social and cultural friendly mindset Working times: around 10 hrs per week Payment: dependent on the qualifications Time horizon: long term Interested? Contact us at: Email: work (at) earth.org See how you can help Earth.org: http://www.earth.org/get-involved See how we work: http://blog.earth.org/ At Earth.org, we employ a positive mindset in everything we do. We think there is no room for negativity in the workplace, especially one as unique as ours with such an important goal -- so, we look for certain characteristics in potential members of our team: you have a positive vibe, you communicate proactively and openly, you take responsibility and you achieve your very best output!Business ConsultingMon, 14 Sep 2009 02:31:20 GMThttp://www.ifreelance.com/project/detail.aspx?projectid=42633http://www.ifreelance.com/project/detail.aspx?projectid=42633Earth.orgProject Manager at Earth.org (10 to 15h/week - remote) Earth.org is a collaboratively written travel guide with a non profit approach. Our vision is to provide free and reliable travel information, which we consider as hard to find in between so much advertising. Our 100% remote team works from around the world on our silently launched beta. We are a small, open-minded, and dedicated team looking for a few good people to work independently at the workplace of their choice - be it a beach in Goa, a cafe in Paris or your bedroom in San Francisco. If you are passionate about sustainable travel and would like to help us create this responsible, inclusive and free travel guide we want to hear from you. Earth.org is currently looking for an Internet project manager. You will manage one important subproject inside Earth.org - with a high degree of positivity and freedom. Your tasks: - Further product development on the base of a fully outlined model - Finding partners and sponsors for Earth.org - Technical implementation in coordination with our technical team Our requirements: - You have relevant experience with Internet project management - You have experience in finding sponsors and partners or online sales - You are totally dedicated to your job and work 100% self motivated - Strong grasp of the English language - Ideally you have experience in working remote - You have strong cross-cultural skills and share our environmental, social and cultural friendly mindset - Positivity is your way of thinking Location: remote work at your preferred location Working times: 10 to 15 h/week Payment: depending on your qualifications, with a high variable part Time horizon: minimum 6 months, preferable long-term Interested? Contact us at: Email: work (at) earth.org See how you can help Earth.org: http://www.earth.org/get-involved See how we work: http://blog.earth.org/ At Earth.org, we employ a positive mindset in everything we do. We think there is no room for negativity in the workplace, especially one as unique as ours with such an important goal -- so, we look for certain characteristics in potential members of our team: you have a positive vibe, you communicate proactively and openly, you take responsibility and you achieve your very best output!Business ConsultingMon, 14 Sep 2009 02:31:13 GMThttp://www.ifreelance.com/project/detail.aspx?projectid=42632http://www.ifreelance.com/project/detail.aspx?projectid=42632Earth.org