The week of
October 20, 2014
Other Local Events and Workshops
Two-Day Train-the-Trainer Facilitator Series
Blue Door Group
Two-Day Train-the-Trainer Series Learn new approaches and practice existing skills in workshop design, facilitation, and training theory – and meet some more really great people! FALL TRAINING...
Life with Books Reception
Tree House Books
Tree House Books’ 4th Annual Life with Books Reception Our mission at Tree House Books is to grow and sustain a community of readers, writers, and thinkers. We service this mission through our...
First, Do No Harm: Taking Action for Health
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Physicians for Social Responsibility presents First, Do No Harm: Taking Action for Health Wednesday, November 5th 5:30 to 8:30 at the Friends Center 15th & Cherry Streets, 19102 – the...
Leading an Innovative Culture for Learning
PA Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Register Now – 2014 PASCD Annual Conference – November 23–25, 2014 Please join us for the 2014 PASCD Annual Conference, “Leading an Innovative Culture for Learning – Powered by Blended...
Maximizing the Return on your Consulting Project
La Salle University
Seminar demystifies consulting projects Demystify your next consulting project by attending a free 90-minute program at the Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts., on November 18th from...
How to Plan a Successful Fundraising Event
Urban Affairs Coalition
Coalition U sets fundraising workshop On Friday, October 31st, Coalition U will host How to Plan a Successful Fundraising Event at the Bowman and Partners office located at 1905 Spruce Street from 10...
Lessons in Good Governance for Nonprofit Board Members
La Salle University
LaSalle convenes PA, NJ nonprofit leaders The Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University is launching a three-part series spread over several months that will bring nonprofit leaders together from both...
Environments That Promote Impactful Social Business Models
Fesnak LLP
Breakfast forum discusses impact environments Fesnak LLP will continue its Nonprofit Professional Executive Leadership Series on Thursday, October 23rd from 7:30-10 am with a panel discussion...
Domestic Violence Awareness Forum
Turning Points for Children
Domestic violence awareness forum in Frankford A dramatic performance and a panel discussion, along with dinner, will be featured at a Domestic Violence Awareness Forum on Thursday, October 30th from...
Community-Driven Research Readiness Day
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Plans begin for 2015 Community-Driven Research Day Community-Driven Research Day (CDRD) encourages collaboration between university-based research partners and community-based organizations (CBOs)...
Paying for College: Emotionally Invested
Clarifi
Workshops help families cope with college planning College planning service Clarifi College and the Council for Relationships are teaming up to hold two free workshops on paying for college, and...
New Resources
Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy
University of Pennsylvania
The Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) at the The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice leverages Penn’s vast resources to help support the most innovative...
From Coverage to Care in Spanish
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
New From Coverage to Care materials are available in Spanish! From Coverage to Care (C2C) is an initiative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designed to help people with new...
New Website: Migration Policy Institute
Migration Policy Institute
Redesigned Website Helps Users Find Immigration Data Migration Policy Institute (MPI) recently announced the launch of a completely redesigned website for MPI and its online journal, the Migration...
Student-Run Think Tank’s First Status Report
University of Pennsylvania
Ambitious Young Students Launch “ENGAGE” Think-Tank Seven determined undergraduates have recently launched ENGAGE, a student-run think tank at the University of Pennsylvania. ENGAGE...
Decline of Child Welfare Spending
Child Trends
Decline of Child Welfare Spending For the first time in nearly 20 years, total spending on child welfare on the federal, state and local level is declining. Federal, State, and Local Spending to...
Connecting Youth and Strengthening Communities: The Data Behind Civic Engagement and Economic Opportunity
Opportunity Nation
Connecting Youth and Strengthening Communities Volunteering and group membership are not just a feel-good element of community life, says a new report from Opportunity Nation. The report argues that...
Cornell Plans to Expand Off-Campus Engagement
New York Times
Cornell Plans to Expand Off-Campus Engagement Through an initiative announced earlier this month, Cornell University plans to transform its curriculum to make real-world experiences like these a...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteer After School Academic Tutors Needed, Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Norris Square Neighborhood Project
Volunteer After School Academic Tutors Needed, Norris Square Neighborhood Project Want to work with Philadelphia’s urban youth in a creative, fun, energetic environment? Give SUPPORT to young...
Community Ebola Medical Supply Collections at Arcadia
Arcadia University
The World Health Organization has estimated that approximately 8,400 people have been affected by the current Ebola outbreak so far, making it the largest in history. While the government has...
volunteers needed, Career Wardrobe
Career Wardrobe
Career Wardrobe seeks volunteers Career Wardrobe receives over $500,000 worth of donated clothing and accessories each year. Every second Tuesday of the month from 5-7 pm at Athertyn at Haverford...
Holiday volunteers needed, Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Association for Nonviolence
Philadelphia Martin Luther King Jr. Association for Nonviolence
MLK Association seeks holiday volunteers The Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Association for Nonviolence is in need of volunteers for a variety of holiday events it plans to support children and...
Volunteers needed, U.S. Dream Academy
U.S. Dream Academy
Volunteers needed at Dream Academy The mission of the US Dream Academy is to empower children who are at risk of incarceration to maximize their potential by providing them with academic, social and...
New Volunteer Orientation
RSVP of Montgomery County
RSVP Montco sets volunteer orientations RSVP of Montgomery County will host New Volunteer Orientation meetings to introduce the public to the many benefits and options of volunteering at the Union...
Veteran’s Day of Service in Frankford
Frankford Community Development Corporation
Frankford hosts Veteran’s Day of Service The Travis Manion Foundation, the PhillyRising Collaborative and the Frankford Community Development Corporation are sponsoring a Day of Service on...
Host a Philly Fellow at your agency
Philly Fellows
Philly Fellows seeks new host agencies Philly Fellows is now seeking new host agencies for its 2015-2016 fellowships. Interested nonprofits must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) outlining their...
Grant Opportunities
National Association for Amateur Radio Education & Technology Grants
American Radio Relay League
Through its Education & Technology Program, the National Association for Amateur Radio offers grants for radio station equipment and related software and resources for classrooms in the US....
Pennsylvania AmeriCorps State Grants Request for Applications
PennSERVE
PennSERVE is pleased to announce the release of the 2015-2016 Pennsylvania AmeriCorps State Grants Request for Applications. A Notice of Intent to Apply is required to be eligible for this...
Cities of Service City Hall AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Cities of Service
The Cities of Service City Hall AmeriCorps VISTA Program is a competitive grant opportunity available to mayors that supports the planning and implementation of neighborhood revitalization...
Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success Year-Round WIA-Funded Programs
Philadelphia Works
Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success Year-Round WIA-Funded Programs Philadelphia Works and the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), on behalf of the Philadelphia Council for College and...
Office of Housing and Community Development RFPs
Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development
OHCD offers housing RFPs The Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFP). OHCD is soliciting proposals to finance the development of...
YOUTHadelphia Grants
Philadelphia Foundation
YOUTHadelphia announces grant process YOUTHadelphia has announced that this year it will fund organizations that serve youth with mental health issues and/or LGBT youth. This fall, up to $50,000 will...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Director of Engagement and Volunteerism, North Penn United Way
North Penn United Way
The North Penn United Way currently has an opening for a Director of Engagement and Volunteerism. Qualified applicants will possess knowledge and experience in providing innovative and strategic...
Head of School, Miquon School
Miquon School
“The Miquon School treasures and celebrates childhood. We give our students time to play and grow. Our program and our environment encourage wonder, inquiry, independence, and discovery. We seek...
Out-of-School Time Program Assistant Director, Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services
POSITION: OST PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR LOCATION: Saint Thomas Aquinas Elementary School–1719 Morris Street, Phila, PA 19145 ORGANIZATION: Catholic Social Services START DATE: Immediately...
Marketing/Communications Associate, Here’s My Chance
Here's My Chance
HMC is seeking an entry level Marketing/Communications Associate for our Philadelphia offices to start in the winter of 2014. This is a great opportunity for a hard working professional to get in...
Research Assistant, Philadelphia FIGHT
Philadelphia FIGHT
Title: Research Assistant for grant funded study Hours: M-F, 30 hours per week, flexible, with late start Monday to accommodate evening clinic until 9pm Duration: 18 Months Department: Research...
Executive Director, Education Law Center of Pennsylvania
Education Law Center of Pennsylvania
The Board of Directors of the Education Law Center-PA (ELC) seeks a new Executive Director who will be charged with promoting the mission, vision, and values of ELC and leading the organization...
Supports Coordinator, Liberty Resources
Liberty Resources
LRI is a non-profit, consumer driven organization that advocates & promotes Independent Living for persons with disabilities. More than 51% of our Board as well as 51% of our employees are...
Employment Specialist, St. John’s Community Services
St. John's Community Services
Responsibilities include coordinate and provide training, supervision,and support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in competitive employment; assist with the development of...
Community Educator, Women Against Abuse
Women Against Abuse
Implement domestic violence and teen dating violence educational and training programs to public school students, survivors, and community based organizations in the Philadelphia area. As needed, may...
IT Coordinator, Mariposa Food Co-op
Mariposa Food Co-op
The IT Coordinator supervises members of the Co-op’s IT department, provides end-to-end support for systems and hardware used at the co-op, coordinates with store departments to help...
Support Center Specialist, Cultural Data Project
Cultural Data Project
The Cultural Data Project (CDP) was first launched in Pennsylvania in 2004 through the collaboration of a group of public and private grantmakers and arts advocates. Based on its success in...
Picasso Project Director, Public Citizens for Children and Youth
Public Citizens for Children and Youth
Position Summary: The Picasso Project Director will lead and manage a innovative grant making program that expands hands-on arts instruction and mobilizes arts education advocacy in and for...
Volunteer Coordinator, Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
The Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission volunteer coordinator is responsible by managing all aspects of the Volunteer program of the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission. Christian Life: As an employee of...
Grant Officer, International Programs, American Friends Service Committee
American Friends Service Committee
Grant Officer, International Programs, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization, which includes people of various faiths who are...
Executive Director, Greater Harleysville & North Penn Senior Services
Greater Harleysville & North Penn Senior Services
GHNPSS is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of seniors in the Harleysville and North Penn area. We operate two Senior Activity Centers (SAC). Our mission is to provide access...
Manager – Development Services & Raiser’s Edge, Philabundance
Philabundance
Manager – Development Services & Raiser’s Edge, Philabundance How is it possible that in this land of plenty, we are still unable to meet a basic human need? Access to food is a...
Miscellaneous
JEVS’ Orleans Technical Institute recruiting youth
Jewish Employment Vocational Services
Attention Out-of-School Youth! Get Free Trades Training at Orleans Tech JEVS’ Orleans Technical Institute is recruiting now for its November 2014 class of Project WOW, a free skills training...
Google Hangout: Are you really listening?
America's Promise Alliance
Join us for a Google Hangout Are you really listening? For youth-serving organizations, community collaboratives, frontline providers, mentors and other youth supporters, keeping students in school...
Strategies for Using Stories in Year-End Campaigns
Network for Good
Free Nonprofit 911 Webinar: 3 Strategies for Using Stories in Year-End Campaigns Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 1pm EDT Storytelling is the best way to emotionally connect with donors to engage their...
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