The week of

March 27, 2011

Other Local Events and Workshops

How Your Next Career Can Change the World

Marc Freedman will speak at Constitution Center Renowned social entrepreneur Marc Freedman, who heads Civic Ventures, will continue his tour to promote his new book, The Big Shift, with a talk on How...

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes

Nominations Invited for Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Deadline: April 30, 2011 The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes invites nominations for its 2011 awards. The Barron Prize honors young...

Men In The Motion In The Community Kick-Off Event

Come Join Us For MIMIC Month! MIMIC (Men In The Motion In The Community) would like to invite you to a series of events throughout the month of April.  We are often asked about the variety of...

Community Ministry: Practical Models, New Resources Workshop

Community Ministry: Practical Models, New Resources Workshop The Alban Institute and Word & Deed Network present a seminar on “Community Ministry: Practical Models, New Resources” Tuesday,...

AmeriCorps Alums Meet and Greet with college students

AmeriCorps Alums Meet and Greet with college students! Come speak to prospective AmeriCorps members about your experience! Share tips and stories! Thursday, March 31, 2011 5:30 – 8:00 PM @Noche...

Japan solidarity events at Swarthmore

Dear friends and colleagues, A group of Japanese students at Swarthmore College have prepared a host of events (see below) to raise money and awareness about the tsunami in Japan and its impact....

Champions for Children

Champions for Children Wednesday, April 13 5-7 PM Pyramid Club 1735 Market Street, 52nd Floor Philadelphia We are proud to share that we are committed to a mission of enabling inner city youth to...

PA Budget Watch Town Hall Meeting

CALL TO ACTION:  Delaware County Regional Forum PA Budget Watch Town Hall Meeting DATE:        April 18th TIME:         8:30 – 11:30 LOCATION:    Widener University Center...

Family Child Care Entrepreneur Program

Training helps in creating child care programs Beginning on Monday, April 4th and continuing until Monday, June 6th, the Women’s Business Development Center will hold its Family Child Care...

New Resources

Making (More) Social Programs Work (Better)

Report recommends new approach to nonprofit program evaluation A new report from Public/Private Ventures calls for a more nuanced approach to evaluating the effectiveness of nonprofit initiatives,...

Teacher and Leader Effectiveness in High-Performing Education Systems

It takes a system A new report from the Alliance for Excellent Education and the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education examines highly effective lessons from education systems that...

Local food practices and growing potential: Mapping the case of Philadelphia

Local food practices and growing potential: Mapping the case of Philadelphia Peleg Kremer (a) and Tracy L. DeLiberty (b) a Center for Energy and Environmental Policy, University of Delaware, 278...

Civic Pathways Out of Poverty and Into Opportunity.

PACE White Paper Makes Case for a New Role and Purpose for Service November 8, 2010 Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) is pleased to announce the release of its latest publication, Civic...

Opening Doors to Student Success: A Synthesis of Findings from an Evaluation at Six Community Colleges

Bolstering community college support A new policy brief from MDRC synthesizes findings from its Opening Doors Demonstration — the first large-scale random assignment study in a community...

Building a Grad Nation: 2010-2011 Annual Update

Factory closings A new report from Civic Enterprises, the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University, America’s Promise Alliance, and the Alliance for Excellent Education indicates...

Boosting State and National Economies by Improving High School Graduation Rates

Further costs of the crisis A new study from the Alliance for Excellent Education shows the likely economic benefits that states could see if they were to cut the number of high school dropouts in...

MetLife Survey of the American Teacher: Teaching Diverse Learners

The challenge to meet diverse needs The second part of the annual MetLife Survey of the American Teacher looks at student differences, how teachers are addressing them, and how well students feel...

New Book: The Pedagogy of Confidence

The Pedagogy of Confidence will restore teachers’ belief in their ability to help all students perform at high intellectual levels. In her new book, Yvette Jackson outlines a simple but radical...

Nutrition and Access to Quality Food in Southeastern Pennsylvania

PHMC survey highlights hunger in region In recognition of National Nutrition Month, the Community Health Database project of Public Health Management Corporation has issued a report that presents...

Google for Nonprofits

Google launches new program for nonprofits Google has launched a new Google for Nonprofits program, offering a variety of free or discounted resources, applications and outreach tools. Among the...

Partnerships Classifieds

mentors needed, West Philadelphia High School

W. Phila. High School mentoring programs seeks members The Nu-Juice Foundation Mentoring Program at West Philadelphia High School is looking for volunteer mentors to take a stand and make a positive...

volunteers needed, Love Your Park Day

Love Your Park is a unique partnership between the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia Parks and Rec and Greater Philadelphia Cares. On April 16th one hundred projects will take place at...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Community-University Partnerships: Bringing global perspectives to local action

May 10-14, 2011 Waterloo Region, Ontario Community-University Partnerships: Bringing global perspectives to local action CU Expo 2011 CU Expo 2011 will showcase the exemplars in community-university...

10th Annual Afterschool for All Challenge: STEM

The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) encourages you to attend the 10th Annual Afterschool for All Challenge where you will join hundreds of afterschool advocates...

2011 Nonprofit Summit

You are invited to attend the … 2011 Nonprofit Summit Pittsburgh, PA May 12, 2011 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION PAGE 2011 Nonprofit Summit: Connect. Advocate. Advance...

Grant Opportunities

2011 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative

Bank of America Launches 2011 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, the Bank of America Foundation’s signature philanthropic program, is designed to...

Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award

NCSS: Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award National Council for the Social Studies Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award aims to help a social studies educator make his or her dream of...

Target: Arts and Culture in Schools Grants

Target: Arts and Culture in Schools Grants Target Arts and Culture in Schools Grants help schools and nonprofits to bring arts and cultural experiences directly to K-12 students. These programs must...

Target: Early Childhood Reading Grants

Target: Early Childhood Reading Grants Target Early Childhood Reading Grants promote a love of reading and encourage young children to read together with their families by supporting programs such as...

National Wildlife Refuge Friends Group Grant Program

Applications Invited for National Wildlife Refuge Friends Group Grant Program Deadline: April 29, 2011 and September 2, 2011 The National Wildlife Refuge Friends Group Grant Program provides grants...

How Housing Matters Research Initiative

MacArthur Foundation Announces Final Call for Proposals for How Housing Matters Research Initiative Deadline: April 8, 2011 (Initial Research Abstracts) The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur...

Toys”R”Us Children’s Fund New Jersey Grant Initiative

Toys”R”Us Children’s Fund Announces 2011 New Jersey Grant Initiative Deadline: May 31, 2011 The Toys”R”Us Children’s Fund, a philanthropic giving vehicle of...

Grants for Math and Science

Toshiba America Foundation: Grants for Math and Science The Toshiba America Foundation makes grants for projects in math and science designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students...

Captain Planet Foundation: Grants for the Environment

Captain Planet Foundation: Grants for the Environment The Captain Planet Foundation funds hands-on environmental projects that encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

various Summer VISTA positions, Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service

SERVE Philadelphia 2011 Summer VISTA Information and Application The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is accepting applications for twelve SERVE Philadelphia 2011 Summer...

AmeriCorps*VISTA, College Access Coordinator, Temple University

AmeriCorps*VISTA, College Access Coordinator, Temple University This is an Americorps VISTA Position. The VISTA member will play a key role in coordinating two college access programs through Temple...

Executive Director, health/social services organization

Executive Director of a renowned NJ chapter of a health/social services organization paying $130K – $175k+. Interested applicants may send materials to ED@ Due to the highly confidential nature...

Special Assistant to the President’s Office, Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation

Special Assistant to the President’s Office, Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation Posted on: March 15, 2011 This is a new position reporting to a newly appointed President and CEO. In...

Controller, Mt. Airy USA

Controller, Mt. Airy USA Posted on: March 15, 2011 Mt. Airy, USA (MAUSA), one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic community development corporations, is seeking a Controller. Mt. Airy, USA’s mission...

Education Liaison, Public Health Management Corporation

EDUCATION LIAISON, Public Health Management Corporation Posted on: March 15, 2011 The major responsibilities of the DHS Education Liaison are to lead and support the removal of education barriers for...

Fiscal Monitor, Public Health Management Corporation

Fiscal Monitor, Public Health Management Corporation Posted on: March 15, 2011 The Fiscal Monitor, under the direction of the OST Monitor Supervisor, is responsible for ensuring provider agencies’...

Manager, Child Care and Shelter Program, Nutritional Development Services

Nutritional Development Services Archdiocese of Philadelphia Manager Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia seeks a manager for its Child Care and Shelter Program. This...

Accountant, Nutritional Development Services

Nutritional Development Services Archdiocese of Philadelphia Accountant Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia seeks an accountant for its programs funded by the US...

Afterschool Group Leader, United Communities Southeast Philadelphia

United Communities Southeast Philadelphia has an immediate opening for a qualified Afterschool Group Leader.  This position involves the care of children in an assigned group, under the guidance and...

Director of Development, Community Partnership School

Director of Development, Community Partnership School Posted on: March 14, 2011 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL An Independent Elementary School in North Central Philadelphia Position: We seek a...

Instructor, Restorative Justice, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Instructor, Restorative Justice, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program Posted on: March 14, 2011 The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, is a unique joint venture between the City of Philadelphia and the...

Interpretation and Translation Manager, Nationalities Service Center

Interpretation and Translation Manager, Nationalities Service Center Posted on: March 14, 2011 History and Mission NSC is a non-profit organization that provides social, educational, and legal...

Director of Member Services, Delaware Valley Grantmakers

Director of Member Services Organization:     Delaware Valley Grantmakers Date Posted:     3/18/2011 Date Needed:     4/1/2011 Type of Position:     Full-Time Education Requirement:...

Center Director, Childspace West

Job Posting: Center Director Location: Childspace West – 4910 Wyalusing Avenue; Philadelphia, PA. 19131 Innovative worker cooperative child care center is seeking a Center Director. Applicant...

After-School Program Assistant, Dignity Housing

After-School Program Assistant, for immediate posting Position Summary: Assists in implementing planned activities and field trips for the Dignity After-School Program; provides general homework...

Education and Outreach Corps Member, National Nursing Centers Consortium

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CORPS MEMBER Posted on: March 16, 2011 NNCC – Lead Safe Babies for Families in Transition Program (Department/Division) National Nursing Centers Consortium () The National...

Funsavers Coordinator, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Funsavers Coordinator, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Posted on: March 16, 2011 JOB DESCRIPTION The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is the region’s premier leadership and advocacy...

Grant Writer, Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Grant Writer, Jewish Family & Children’s Service Posted on: March 16, 2011 PURPOSE Identify, define and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as...

Assistant Program Manager, Stop Hunger Now

STOP HUNGER NOW INC. Job Description JOB TITLE:  Assistant Program Manager Reports To:    Meal Packaging Program Manager                Non-exempt Prepared by:    SHN...

Community Projects Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member, YouthBuild Philadelphia

Community Projects Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member, YouthBuild Philadelphia Posted on: March 17, 2011 Background: YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School (YBPCS) serves a young adult population of 18-21...

Social Service Advocate, Defender Association of Philadelphia

SOCIAL WORKER/SOCIAL SERVICE ADVOCATE–CHILD ADVOCACY UNIT Posted on: March 17, 2011 Posted by: Defender Association of Philadelphia Child Advocacy Unit–Social Worker/Social Service...

Radio Coordinator, Media Mobilizing Project

Radio Coordinator, Media Mobilizing Project Posted on: March 17, 2011 Job Description: Media Mobilizing Project (MMP) is hiring a full-time bilingual Radio Coordinator to coordinate MMP audio and...

ReStore Truck Driver, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

ReStore Truck Driver, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Posted on: March 17, 2011 Position Objective In an effort to grow the HFHP ReStore – a thrift store that sells new and gently used furniture,...

ReStore Manager, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia

ReStore Manager, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Posted on: March 17, 2011 Position Objective Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia seeks highly organized and motivated retail manager to rollout the...

Miscellaneous

Award for Excellence in Culturally Responsive Teaching

Nominations Invited for Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Culturally Responsive Teaching Deadline: June 1, 2011 Nominations are invited for the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in...

Green Your School Challenge

Do Something and HP Announces Green Your School Challenge Deadline: April 1, 2011 Do Something and HP invites teams of students to help protect the environment and fight climate change by...

2011 Leadership Exchange

Applications for 2011 Leadership Exchange available This year’s Leadership Exchange, sponsored by the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia and to be held on Friday, October 21st, will bring...


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