The week of

April 26, 2010

Other Local Events and Workshops

United Way Board Orientation Program

UW connects young leaders to nonprofit boards Are you a non-profit in need of fresh leadership on your board? United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania has a program that can help your agency recruit...

2010 Chester Youth Empowerment Summit

Chester youth plan anti-violence summit On Saturday, May 8th, the Chester Youth Collaborative Youth Council will be hosting the Flip the Script, Stop the Violence 2010 Chester Youth Empowerment...

Men II Boys Program

Men II Boys coming to Philadelphia in May Men II Boys, in partnership with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, is bringing its national campaign Project...

Free Financial Workshop for Families

Having trouble with your finances?  In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition’s Community and Economic Development (CED) department is...

Build Wealth, Not Debt! workshop in Chester

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware Valley invites you to “Build Wealth, Not Debt!” with a motivational workshop on budgeting, saving, and designing a spending plan on Tuesday,...

Building Bridges Across Differences training

Discrimination is serious but getting rid of it doesn’t have to be. * Have you ever wanted to interrupt a prejudicial joke, but didn’t know how? * Have you ever felt uncomfortable with people...

Village of Arts & Humanities’ 24th Anniversary Celebration

Save the Date: The Village’s 24th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser! On May 8, 2010, The Village will be celebrating twenty four years of community development through the arts. The event...

Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference on Higher Education

The Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference on Higher Education — Registration deadline May 15, 2010 The Pennsylvania Governor’s Conference on Higher Education: “Rising to the 2020...

Mothers In Charge 7th anniversary dinner with Kathy Sledge

Sister Sledge vocalist hosts Mothers in Charge dinner Kathy Sledge, the lead vocalist in the legendary rock and soul group Sister Sledge, is the honorary chairperson for the Mothers In Charge 7th...

Student Services Symposium: Supporting Students to Success

Register now to attend the annual Student Services Symposium in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania at the Hilton Harrisburg on Monday, May 17, 2010. Student Services Symposium: Supporting Students to Success!...

Philly NetSquared Social Web Sampler

It’s our anniversary! Philly NetSquared started holding monthly Net Tuesday gatherings of people “interested in using the social web for social change” back in May, 2008. And, for our second...

Ending Child Hunger & Poverty: Real Solutions, Now

Join us for a Roundtable Discussion: Ending Child Hunger & Poverty: Real Solutions, Now A discussion in collaboration with the Witnesses to Hunger exhibit now open in the Fox Art Gallery Tuesday,...

NAACP Health Symposium

NAACP sponsors health symposium and luncheon The Philadelphia Branch NAACP will sponsor a health symposium and luncheon on Saturday, May 15th from 10am to 3pm at the Loews Center City Hotel, 12th and...

Video Communication for Organizations

Nonprofit video class offered On May 15th, Michael Schweisheimer, founder of Primitive World Productions, will be teaching a class entitled Video Communication for Organizations about how nonprofits,...

Funding for Non-Profits in Hard Times

OST staff offered fundraising training United Way’s Center for Youth Development and the Philadelphia Out-of-School Time Professional Development Project have announced a free three-part training...

New Resources

African American Boys’ Progression From Pre-K to Prison

America’s lost boys A new study from the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry argues that the conditions that contribute to a high representation of African American males among incarcerated...

Consumer Action Annual Report

Consumer Action is dedicated to helping individual consumers assert their rights in the marketplace and to advancing proconsumer industry-wide change for the benefit of all. We achieve this mission...

How America’s Public Schools Continue to Feel the Impact of the Economic Downturn

A Cliff Hanger: How America’s Public Schools Continue to Feel the Impact of the Economic Downturn: American Association of School Administrators Students and school systems across the nation are...

Comprehensive Approach to Success in Education and Careers for Out-of-School Youth

New Forum Brief: A Comprehensive Approach to Success in Education and Careers for Out-of-School Youth The Community Education Pathways to Success (CEPS) model targets out-of-school youth who have...

New Report: Trends in the Use of School Choice: 1993 to 2007

SCHOOL CHOICE – The National Center for Education Statistics has released the third in a series of reports that analyze school choice. The report provides information on trends in the...

What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood

Child Trends releases youth transition fact sheet A new Child Trends fact sheet, What Works for Older Youth During the Transition to Adulthood, examines the role that programs for older youth can...

Training for Disability Rights Groups

DASH provides training for disability rights groups The Disability Advocacy Support Hub is a program of the Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania designed to support and help disability advocacy...

New Report: The Connection Between Health and High School Dropout

Health and drop-out risk A new report released by the California Dropout Research Project (CDRP) describes connections between health and failure to graduate high school. The report synthesizes...

Partnerships Classifieds

Mentors needed, 1,000 Women for 1,000 Girls

1,000 women needed to mentor 1,000 girls As part of its violence reduction and prevention initiatives, Mothers In Charge, is launching a Philadelphia and tri-state area campaign called 1,000 Women...

volunteers needed, Career Day at Gratz High School

PYN offers many ways for individuals in the business community to become connected with our work. Upcoming opportunities include mock interviews, career days and professional conferences. Please see...

volunteers, Career Day at Ben Franklin High School

PYN offers many ways for individuals in the business community to become connected with our work. Upcoming opportunities include mock interviews, career days and professional conferences. Please see...

University City Community Cleanup

Save the Date! University City Community Cleanup on Saturday, June 19 For the Saturday, June 19 University City Cleanup, the University City District will assist University City blocks, block...

City Year Greater Philadelphia’s 9th Annual Serve-A-Thon

City Year Greater Philadelphia’s 9th Annual Serve-A-Thon on May 15 The City Year Serve-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, May 15  at Tustin Recreation Center, located on 60th Street and Columbia...

Volunteer for the Primary Election on May 18

Volunteer for the Primary Election on May 18 The 2010 Pennsylvania Primary Election is only six weeks away: The Committee of Seventy needs you help to ensure a Clean and Fair Election! On Tuesday,...

ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships looking for program listings

A call for after school programs! ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships is updating its annual directory of after school programs to be published in September in The Philadelphia Daily News and...

volunteer facilitators needed for poverty simulation

The 21st CCLC Regional Training sponsored by the Center for Schools and Communities in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Education will take place in King of Prussia, PA on May 19,...

volunteers needed, Pottstown Meals on Wheels

Pottstown Meals on Wheels seeks volunteers Family Services’ Meals on Wheels program is in need of volunteers to pack and deliver meals to homebound elderly and disabled individuals in the greater...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Call for Papers: European Sustainable Food Planning Conference

The conference is the AESOP: 2nd EUROPEAN SUSTAINABLE FOOD PLANNING CONFERENCE. Brighton in October 2010. The conference covers four key themes. (1) Urban Agriculture (2) Integrating Health,...

2010 Summer Course Development Institute

2010 Summer Course Development Institute Tuesday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 12 Rockwell Hall at Duquesne University 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (each day) The SPRING Service-Learning Network invites you...

Slow Money National Gathering

ISM* (*Inspired by Slow Money) Our Second National Gathering Shelburne Farms, Vermont June 9-11, 2010 Slow Money… It’s not an ISM (as in capitalism, socialism, consumerism, market...

5th Young Children Without Homes National Conference

HOMELESS CHILDREN – The 5th Young Children Without Homes National Conference will focus on:  the value of quality early education and care for young homeless children; cross-systems training...

Association for Consortium Leadership 2010 Annual Conference

Announcing Association for Consortium Leadership 2010 Annual Conference September  30 — October 2, 2010 The Westin Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia Phone:    –   Fax:  Inquiries...

2010 National Conference on Citizenship

Save the Date: 2010 National Conference on Citizenship BIG Citizenship: Citizens as Catalysts and Innovators Please save the date for the 64th Annual National Conference on Citizenship to be held on...

Grant Opportunities

RGK Foundation

RGK FOUNDATION: GRANTS IN THE BROAD AREAS OF EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AND HEALTH Eligibility: Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of...

Regal Foundation Community Grants

THE REGAL FOUNDATION COMMUNITY GRANTS Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in locations where the Regal Entertainment Group operates. Amount: Varies Purpose of Grant: Funding and in-kind support to...

Corning Inc. Foundation

THE CORNING INCORPORATED FOUNDATION The Corning Inc. Foundation supports youth-related projects and organizations, including community-service programs for students, YMCAs and youth centers in...

Nonprofit Capacity Building Program

Nonprofit Capacity Building Program On March 30, the Corporation for National and Community Service released the Notice of Funding Availability for the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program, a new...

Volunteer Generation Fund

Volunteer Generation Fund On March 25, the Corporation for National and Community Service announced the grant competition for the Volunteer Generation Fund, a new Serve America Act program designed...

Women Helping Others Foundation

Women Helping Others Foundation Invites Grant Applications Deadline: September 7, 2010 The WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation supports community-focused charities that serve the overlooked needs...

Habitat for Humanity Service-Learning Partnership Grants

Habitat for Humanity and State Farm Offer Service-Learning Partnership Grants Deadline: May 15, 2010 With the support of State Farm, Habitat for Humanity International is offering a Service-Learning...

Ford Driving Dreams through Education

Ford Motor Company Fund Announces New Program to Help Latino Students Increase High School Graduation Rates Deadline: May 21, 2010 The Ford Motor Company Fund and the League of United Latin American...

Bridging Cultures Forum and Workshop Grants

National Endowment for the Humanities Announces Bridging Cultures Forum and Workshop Grants Deadline: June 1, 2010 As part of its recently announced Bridging Cultures initiative, the National...

Math and Science Partnership (MSP)

NSF Solicitation: Math and Science Partnerships (MSP) Program – NSF 10-556 Program Title: Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Synopsis of Program: The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program...

National Environmental Education Training Program

EPA Accepting Applications to Operate Five-Year National Environmental Education Training Program Funding Opportunity – Applications Due By July 26, 2010 The Environmental Protection Agency is...

Grant for Good Health

The Post Cereals team at Marina Maher Communications is looking for entries to the Grant for Good Health.  As part of Post Cereals’ Health and Wellness program, the essay contest will award...

Liberty Mutual’s Responsible Sports Program

Liberty Mutual supports youth sports leagues Responsible Sports, a philanthropic program of insurance company Liberty Mutual, is accepting grant applications from youth sports organizations. To be...

Graffiti Hurts Grant Program

Small grants support graffiti prevention Keep America Beautiful 2010 has begun its Graffiti Hurts Grant Program, which offers three grants of $2,500 each to help communities step up their local...

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: Melody Program

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation: Melody Program Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Melody Program provides musical instruments and instrument repairs to existing K-12 school music programs that...

Best Buy Children’s Foundation

Best Buy Children’s Foundation: @15 Community Grants Through the @15 Community Grants Program, Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that provide positive...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Testing and Counseling, ActionAIDS

[emailed 4/14/10] ActionAIDS, Inc. POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title:        Testing and Counseling Reports to:        Prevention Services Coordinator Department:        Direct...

Artists needed for workshop series

CALL FOR ARTISTS!: The Village of Arts & Humanities is currently seeking group and solo performers (actors, storytellers, singers, poets, dancers, musicians- you name it!) for our Open Stage...

Site Coordinator, LIFT-Philadelphia

SITE COORDINATOR/AMERICORPS*NATIONAL DIRECT MEMBER LIFT-Philadelphia Our Mission and Vision LIFT-Philadelphia’s mission is to combat poverty and expand opportunity for all people in Philadelphia....

Administrative Assistant, Northeast Land Trust Consortium, Pew Charitable Trusts

[posted 4/11/2010] Administrative Assistant, Northeast Land Trust Consortium, Pew Charitable Trusts Description: The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most...

Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper, Delaware Valley Green Building Council

[posted 4/11/2010] Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper, Delaware Valley Green Building Council Description: The Delaware Valley Green Building Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic,...

Founding Elementary School Teachers – Philadelphia, Scholar Academies

[posted 4/11/2010] Founding Elementary School Teachers – Philadelphia, Scholar Academies Description: Scholar Academies, Inc., a new non-profit school support organization whose leaders...

Young Adult Case Manager, People’s Emergency Center

[posted 4/11/2010] Young Adult Case Manager, People’s Emergency Center Description: People’s Emergency Center is the oldest provider of emergency shelter and supportive services to homeless...

Accounts Receivable Specialist, Project HOME

[posted 4/11/2010] Accounts Receivable Specialist, Project HOME Description: Accounts Receivable Specialist The Accounts Receivable Specialist is primarily responsible for recording all transactions...

Clinical Specialist, Project HOME

[posted 4/11/2010] Clinical Specialist, Project HOME Description: Project seeks an experienced, recovery oriented Clinical Specialist. The Clinical Specialist will promote and strengthen the ability...

Senior Accountant, Project HOME

[posted 4/11/2010] Senior Accountant, Project HOME Description: Senior Accountant The Senior Accountant is primarily responsible for the financial reporting for Project Home and Project Home...

Manager of Adult Learning & Workforce Development, Project HOME

[posted 4/11/2010] Manager of Adult Learning & Workforce Development, Project HOME Description: Manager of Adult Learning & Workforce Development The Manager will work collaboratively with...

Executive Director, Ayuda Community Center

[emailed 4/23/10] Executive Director – Ayuda Community Center is a community and faith-based non-profit which has served children and families in North Philadelphia for over 15 years.  Our mission...

Fellowship Program Manager, Princeton Project 55 (PP55)

Fellowship Program Manager Position Announcement Princeton Project 55 (PP55), soon to be Princeton AlumniCorps, is seeking a dynamic individual to manage and support our fellowship program. About...

Juvenile Justice Intern, Eastern University in Philadelphia

INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT Juvenile Justice Intern About the Center for Urban Youth Development (CUYD) at Eastern University in Philadelphia (Falls Center) The Center for Urban Youth Development (CUYD)...

Unemployment Organizer, Philadelphia Unemployment Project

[emailed 4/18/10] Unemployment Organizer, Philadelphia Unemployment Project Description: The Philadelphia Unemployment Project is hiring an organizer to work with issues brought on by the current...

Vice President and Director of Operations, Global Citizen

[emailed 4/18/10] Vice President and Director of Operations, Global Citizen Description: About Us Global Citizen is non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting community volunteering and...

Development Associate: Membership & Individual Giving, Pennsylvania SPCA

[emailed 4/18/10] Development Associate: Membership & Individual Giving, Pennsylvania SPCA Description: As part of a dynamic development team, the Development Associate: Membership and Individual...

Miscellaneous

2010 Caretoon Contest

HURRY… There’s still time to enter the National Liberty Museum’s 2010 CARETOON CONTEST Students and adults are invited to draw their ideas of a more peaceful world. Caretoons are...

National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures

The National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures Wednesday, May 19, 2010 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM EDT We all expect a nation safe from harmful chemical exposures. By joining the...

Environmental Leadership Program

Environmental Leadership Program Accepting Applications for 2010 New England and Eastern Regional Leadership Classes Until June 1 ELP will be accepting applications for emerging and innovative...

Online Career Fair

The PA Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) invites youth, parents and staff in older youth afterschool  programs to take part in a virtual events hosted by the Southeastern PA...

Webinar: Social Media Webinar for Parents

The PA Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) invites youth, parents and staff in older youth afterschool  programs to take part in a virtual event hosted by the Southeastern PA...

Healthy People Healthy Places Webinar Series

The Convergence Partnership Healthy People Healthy Places Webinar Series SIGN UP NOW! Where people live, work, and play affects their health.  The systems that shape communities—from how food is...

Platinum Torch Announces Scholarships for Student Volunteers

Platinum Torch Announces Scholarships for Student Volunteers, due May 8 Platinum Torch National Service Honorary, a national non-profit organization that recognizes high school and college...


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