Member News & Classifieds

1. Who can see the listings?

All active dues-paying members and affiliates who are logged into AbolitionistSanctuary.org or the mobile app can view Member News and the classified ads.

2. How can I publish a Member News article or list a classified ad? 

Log into AbolitionistSanctuary.org. From the main menu, visit Connect > Member News > Share News. Then choose a category, list yourself as the owner, choose a start and end date, complete the fields, and attach a document if necessary.

3. What categories should I use?

The following top-level and sub-level categories are designed to help you classify your listing in the following areas.

I. ABOLITION NEWS, LAWS, RESEARCH

• Courts: Share updates about abolitionist legal developments in the courts.
  
• Journalism: Share quality journalism about the abolitionist movement and community initiatives.
  
• Leadership: Share information about abolitionists who are leading the cause.
• Legislation: Provide updates about legislative initiatives;
• Policies: Post information about policy initiatives by the executive branch at the state and national levels of government, or policies used by businesses and community organizations. 
• Research: Share reports, articles, and other research about the abolitionist movement.

II. ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

• Degree Programs: Recruit students to apply for your education institution.
• Fellowships: Recruit a graduate or post-doctoral researcher to serve your university or organization.
• Internships: Recruit applicants to serve as your next intern for early-career students to gain professional experience.
• Scholarships: Recruit students to apply for your scholarship program and help advance their education and careers.

III. AWARDS

• Announcing Award Recipients: Announce the winners of an award, honor, or prize.
• Calls for Award Nominees: Announce nominations and build a strong slate of contenders for your next award.

IV. CALLS TO ACTION

• Community: Announce rally, community program, mutual aid requests, or recruit local organizers.
• Event: Invite people to RSVP to your Abolition event.
• Petition: Collect signatures for petition about Abolition.
  
• Podcast: Invite people to list to your Abolition podcast.
• Webinar: Invite people to watch your Abolition webinar.

V. MEMBER NEWS

• Accomplishments: Announce a professional achievement, such as receiving a grant, fellowship, appointment, or promotion. (Post your award announcements in the Award Recipient category). 
• Books & Publications: Announce the release of your new book, article, or curriculum.
• In the News: Share media mentions and links to journalistic outlets that feature your research or expertise. 
• Public Scholarship: Share information about the launch of your new article, podcast, blog, multimedia, or other publications designed to promote the public understanding of education law.
• Personal Milestones: Did you get married, have a baby, or welcome a new grandchild?

VI. PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

• Products: Advertise your Abolitionist product, such as teaching and learning resources, software, or legal research tools.
• Services: Advertise your Abolitionist professional services, such as legal counsel, legal research, copyediting, human resource recruitment, and financial advisement.

VII. PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Job Postings: Recruit applicants for full- and part-time paid positions in your organization.

VIII. PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES

• Calls for Authors: Invite scholars and practitioners to write articles, chapters, and books.
• Calls for Editors: Invite experts to apply to edit or co-edit a volume.

IX. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Calls for Board Members: Invite nominations for members to serve on the board of directors of Abolitionist Sanctuary, a nonprofit public charity.
• Calls for Committee Volunteers: Invite members to chair, co-chair, or serve as a member of a committee of Abolitionist Sanctuary.
• Calls for Social Group Coordinators: Invite members to co-chair or serve as coordinators of social groups on AbolitionistSanctuary.org. 

4. What should I include in a job posting?

Job postings vary based on industry, work culture, and supervisory style. According to OpenAI articles, an effective job posting will include the following information:

• Job title: Clearly state the position you are looking to fill and ensure that the title mirrors industry standards.
• Location: Specify where the job is located and whether the work requires onsite or online work.
  
• Job duties: Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities that the job will involve.
• Required skills and qualifications: List the education, experience, and skills that are necessary to succeed in the job.
• Scope of Contract: Indicate whether the position is permanent or temporary, and whether it's full-time, part-time, seasonal, or contractual.
  
• Compensation: Indicate the salary or wage range for the position.
• Benefits: Include information about benefits such as health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and wellness programs.
• Work Culture: Competitive employers articulate their company's values and mission and demonstrate your commitment to creating a positive work environment with special attention to a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Application timeframe: Indicate when you are willing to accept job applications. 
• Contact information: Include your name, company name, email, phone number, and instructions for how to apply for the job.

5. How long will it take to publish my listing?

It will take two business days to process the listings in most cases, but please allow five business days for final approval.

6. Do you deny some listings?

In some cases, yes. Abolitionist Sanctuary, as owners of this private social network, retains the right to publish listings that align with its mission, community standards, and policies or if there is a perceived or real conflict of interest. We may delay publishing some listings to have time to seek additional information, such as verifying sources and confirming the authenticity of the content.

7. I have additional questions. Who do I contact?

Please use the blue button in the bottom right corner to start a live chat or send an email to support@abolitionistsanctuary.org.