The week of
April 4, 2016
Other Local Events and Workshops
Thinking Privilege Symposium
Haverford College
Thinking Privilege 2016 Mellon Symposium Organized by Roy Ben-Shai Friday, April 8, 2016 Haverford College This symposium is an occasion to reflect about the meaning of privilege, and to problematize...
Building Peace in Our Schools and Beyond
Wilmington Peace March
MOVEMENT FOR A CULTURE OF PEACE BUILDING PEACE IN OUR SCHOOLS AND BEYOND Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care Impact o://f violence and trauma on youth and educators Trauma-informed...
Digital Skills and Bicycle Thrills
Better Bike Share Partnership
The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) is an effort led by the City of Philadelphia that works to ensure that Indego is accessible to all Philadelphians. Indego helps Philadelphians get to all...
Philosophy and Engagement
University of Pennsylvania
Philosophy and Engagement, 2016 402 Cohen Hall, University of Pennsylvania April 8-10 It’s often suggested that philosophy should do more to “engage” with the wider society in which it’s...
Microworlds: Art and Science Through the Microscope
Science on Tap
Monday, April 11th, 2016 6:00pm at National Mechanics Bar The world around us can be smaller than you think. Take a journey with James Hayden from the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia down through...
Financial Health is Public Health
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), and the Center for Public Health Initiatives at the...
15th Annual BuildaBridge Restorative Arts Institute
BuildABridge International
In response to institutional changes and participant feedback, we are splitting the 15th Annual BuildaBridge Restorative Arts Institute into 2 mini-Institutes. You can now attend a weekend Institute...
Education Reform, Communities and Social Justice: Exploring the Intersections
Rutgers University
May 20, 2016 Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy New Brunswick, NJ Over the past twenty years, neoliberal school reforms have gained increasing momentum across the United States,...
Community Day Kick-Off
Dream Central
Community Day Kick-Off at Dream Central Every neighborhood should have a place where dreams can come true and become a reality world. This is the goal and mission of Dream Central newly opened at 900...
Preparing to Return to College
Alvernia University
INFORMATION NIGHT: “PREPARING TO RETURN TO COLLEGE” Facilitated by: Dana P. Baker, Director, Alvernia University – Philadelphia Center Tuesday, April 19, 2016 5:00 – 7:00...
Spring Clean Your Finances
Clarifi
Flowers are opening and trees are turning green. Do you want your money to bloom too? With help from the Clarifi team, add your financial goals to your spring cleaning checklist. Together, we’ll...
Block by Block: Getting Things Done in Your Neighborhood
Young Involved Philadelphia
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM TICKETS: $10 (Get Tickets Online) WHERE: National Mechanics 22 South 3rd Street Philadelphia Did you ever have an idea of how to improve your...
Reach Higher Philly College Signing Day
School District of Philadelphia
#ReachHigherPhilly – College Signing Day Friday, April 22 | 10a-1p | Temple University, McGonigle Hall 1800 N. Broad St. All high school seniors who have committed to a college or university are...
Free Immigration Legal Clinic
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The next Welcoming Center Free Legal Clinic will take place on Tuesday April 12, 2016 from 3:00PM to 5:30PM at 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 555, Philadelphia. Other clinics are scheduled to take...
Math Workshop for Elementary School Teachers
Pennsylvania Mathematics Initiative
Math Workshop for Elementary School Teachers The Pennsylvania Mathematics Initiative (PMI) is seeking participants for a professional development opportunity at Penn State University. This is a...
Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service Ceremony
City of Philadelphia
On Tuesday, April 5th, 2016, Mayor Jim Kenney will join over 2,800 Mayor and County Officials across the country for the 4th Annual Mayor and County Recognition Day for National Service. The City of...
New Resources
The Forum Guide to Longitudinal Data Systems
U.S. Department of Education
Resource Hub: Make the most of your data A collection of resources on a topic of interest This month, we highlight a data toolkit for educators who want to collect, synthesize, analyze, and use data...
Partnerships Classifieds
Help house NCCC team for DREAM Program
DREAM Program Philadelphia
The DREAM Program, a non-profit youth mentoring organization in Philadelphia, will be hosting an AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) from June 26th to August 12th to help support...
2016 DNCC Internship Program
Democratic National Convention Committee
During July 25–28, 2016, in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Democratic Party will convene its quadrennial convention to nominate the 45th President of the United States. The Democratic...
Girls on the Run Philadelphia seeks board members
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run Philadelphia inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident through an afterschool program that uses a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. The...
9th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup
City of Philadelphia
The 9th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup is set for Saturday, April 9th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM! This is a great way for you, your family, your friends and your neighbors to get involved and do your part...
Reach Higher Philly College Signing Day
School District of Philadelphia
#ReachHigherPhilly – College Signing Day Friday, April 22 | 10a-1p | Temple University, McGonigle Hall 1800 N. Broad St. All high school seniors who have committed to a college or university are...
Early Childhood Education Summer Interns, Public Health Management Corporation
Public Health Management Corporation
The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Group at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is currently seeking 3-5 summer interns. We offer unpaid internships to graduate and undergraduate students...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Community Engagement Administrators Conference
North Carolina Campus Compact
North Carolina Campus Compact’s 2016 Community Engagement Administrators Conference (CEAC) June 7, 2016, Elon University, Elon, NC Launched in 2003, CEAC is designed for faculty and staff who...
15th Annual BuildaBridge Restorative Arts Institute
BuildABridge International
In response to institutional changes and participant feedback, we are splitting the 15th Annual BuildaBridge Restorative Arts Institute into 2 mini-Institutes. You can now attend a weekend Institute...
Reviewing of Funding Process for Disability Community
Corporation for National and Community Service
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 9:30 am – 4:30pm Corporation for National and Community Service 4th Floor Conference Rooms 250 E. Street, SW Washington, DC The Corporation for National and Community...
Grant Opportunities
Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act
Small Business Administration
The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999 (the PRIME Act) became law on November 12, 1999 with the passage of Pub. L. No. 106-102 (15 § 6901 note). The PRIME Act authorizes the...
Kresge Community Finance
Kresge Foundation
The Kresge Foundation is pleased to announce Kresge Community Finance, a $30 million program-related investment (PRI) finance offering to certified Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFI)...
New Connections: Increasing Diversity of RWJF Programming
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF Issues RFP for Program to Increase Diversity Across Its Programming The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals for its New Connections: Increasing Diversity of RWJF...
Hands-On Environmental Education Activities
Captain Planet Foundation
Captain Planet Foundation Offers Grants for Hands-On Environmental Education Activities The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to promote and support high-quality educational programs that...
Fund for a Just Society
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations Accepting Proposals for Fund for a Just Society The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations is accepting proposals from non-Unitarian...
Social Inequality Research
Russell Sage Foundation
Russell Sage Foundation Seeks Letters of Inquiry for Social Inequality Research One of the oldest American foundations, the Russell Sage Foundation was established by Mrs. Margaret Olivia Sage in...
Grants to Nonprofit Publishers
J.M. Kaplan Fund
Kaplan Fund Offers Grants to Nonprofit Publishers Through its Furthermore program, the Kaplan Fund supports nonfiction book publishing about art, architecture, and design; cultural history, the...
Social Innovation Fund
Corporation for National and Community Service
The Social Innovation Fund’s sixth funding competition is now open! During the 2016 fiscal year, the Social Innovation Fund, a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service,...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Director of Development, Bread & Roses Community Fund
Bread & Roses Community Fund
Bread & Roses Community Fund Seeks Director of Development Are you passionate about inspiring people to support the work of movement builders and grassroots activists? Are you an experienced...
Support Staff, Educators 4 Education
Educators 4 Education
Employment Opportunities Educators 4 Education (E4E) runs out-of-school time programs for youth; kindergarten through 8th grade is looking to hire a passionate and experienced individual for our OST...
College and Career Ambassador, Promise Corps
City of Philadelphia
AmeriCorps: Promise Corps College and Career Ambassador Job description About Promise Corps The West Philadelphia Promise Zone, a federally designated anti-poverty initiative, recently secured a...
Bilingual Writing Instructor (Spanish/English), Mighty Writers
Mighty Writers
About Mighty Writers Mighty Writers is a nonprofit that teaches Philadelphia kids, seven to 17, to think and write with clarity. Our free, out-of-school writing programs in South, West & North...
Program Officer, Lenfest Foundation
Lenfest Foundation
H. F. (Gerry) and Marguerite Lenfest founded the Lenfest Foundation in 2000. Since its inception, the Lenfest Foundation has awarded over $250 million in grants to organizations in the areas of art...
Work Ready Coordinator, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a temporary part-time Work Ready Coordinator to work within its Education and Workforce Services (EWS) division from April...
Pt-time Case Management Advisor, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a temporary part-time Case Management Advisor to work within its Education and Workforce Services (EWS) division from...
Summer Master Teachers and Assistant Teacher/Counselors, Yleana Leadership Academy
Yleana Leadership Academy
The Yleana Leadership Academy is interested in recruiting students of color as Master Teachers and Assistant Teacher/Counselors; our children are primarily students of color. We are interested in...
Miscellaneous
Integrating Financial Capability Services into Existing Social Services Programs
Lawyers Alliance for New York
Webinars for Wise Nonprofits Integrating Financial Capability Services into Existing Social Services Programs: Legal Issues in Collaborations Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Time: 12:00 – 1:30...
Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
Society of Professional Journalists
SPJ Invites Nominations for First Amendment Award The Society of Professional Journalists is seeking nominations for its 2016 Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award. The annual award honors an...
Assessment Literacy for Educators
Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Laboratory
May 5 Webinar: Assessment Literacy for Educators Learn why educators need to understand assessment literacy Explore how to develop a balanced assessment program to improve student achievement Join...
Leaderosity: Introduction to Solving Problems
Presidio Institute
May 16-June 19, 2016 **Sign up today with Promo Code SOLVE30 for 30% off. Cost: $350 after discount. Leaderosity is an innovative online leadership development experience. Through Introduction to...
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