The week of

November 21, 2016

PHENND Events/Activities

ATTN K-12 Schools: Apply to host a VISTA Community Partnerships Coordinator

PHENND

PHENND is pleased to invite traditional public schools in Philadelphia to apply for a Community Partnerships Coordinator VISTA position for a start date of August 2017. The AmeriCorps VISTAs will...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Office Party for youth development professionals

Sandbox Collective

Calling all youth development professionals and consultants who work with youth programs; join us for our very own “holiday office party”! Come hang out and network in an informal and...

Call for Presenters: Project-based Learning in the STEM Classroom

Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership

Call for Presenters The Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership will host a STEM Educator Professional Development Day Project-based Learning in the STEM Classroom Saturday, December 17, 2016 ~ 8:30...

Play Space Wrap Party

Community Design Collaborative

Play Space Wrap Party Friday, December 2, 2016 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Philadelphia City Hall | Conversation Hall, Room 202 It’s a wrap for Play Space! This partnership between the Community Design...

Bridging the Gap Between Public Health, Energy Efficiency, And Poverty

Philadelphia Energy Authority

Event Title: Bridging the Gap Between Public Health, Energy Efficiency, And Poverty Date: Wed, November 30, 2016 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: PECO Energy Hall (2301 Market St. Philadelphia,...

Fourth Annual Equitable Development Symposium

Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations

Join fellow development practitioners, stakeholders, and civic leaders for PACDC’s Fourth Annual Equitable Development Symposium. Keynote Gordon Chin will share his insights in leading the charge...

MSW Program Information Sessions

Temple University

MSW Program Information Sessions Learn about our graduate social work courses and fieldwork. Meet current social work graduate students, faculty and staff. Discover what YOU can achieve with an MSW!...

Teacher Training: PHS Junior Flower Show

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

PHS Junior Flower Show: Teacher Training December 6, 2106 | 5 – 7 pm Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | 100 N 20th St, 5th Floor A horticultural exhibition for school-age children, the PHS...

Taller Puertorriqueño Open House

Taller Puertorriqueño

Taller Puertorriqueño Open House December 10, 2016 | 1 – 5 pm El Corazón Cultural Center | 2600 N 5th St Taller Puertorriqueño, located at the new El Corazón Cultural Center, will be...

Education First Compact: Philadelphia’s Push for Pre-K

Philadelphia Education Fund

Education First Compact: Philadelphia’s Push for Pre-K December 1, 2016 | 7:45 – 10 am United Way Building | 1709 Ben Franklin Pkwy Early childhood education has gained increased attention in...

Teachers Institute of Philadelphia Open House

University of Pennsylvania

The Teachers Institute of Philadelphia (TIP) is pleased to announce its 2017 program of professional development seminars for teachers in the School District of Philadelphia! The goal of the seminars...

Developing a Communications Plan

La Salle Nonprofit Center

How do you plan to be successful at fundraising if people don’t know the good work you are doing? That’s why communications skills are so critical. These three classes emphasize the...

New Resources

Pathways to Progress: Forging Strategies to Broaden Impact

Equal Measure

New Issue Brief Pathways to Progress: Forging Strategies to Broaden Impact In 2014, the Citi Foundation launched Pathways to Progress, a three-year, $50 million initiative in the United States to...

Community Beautification Resource Guide

Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

The guide is a compilation of City and nonprofit neighborhood beautification resources and programs, as well as tips and tools for planning a successful service day. You can find it online here....

College Affordability in Pennsylvania

Research for Action

College Affordability in Pennsylvania: How Did We Get Here and What Can Be Done? A postsecondary credential is quickly becoming the only reliable gateway to the middle class. A college certificate...

Notice for DACA eligible students

National Immigration Law Center

[Ed note: We became aware of this important message for DACA eligible students from the National College Access Network. It comes from the National Immigration Law Center.] President-elect Donald...

Procrastinator’s Guide to Year-End Fundraising

Network for Good

The Procrastinator’s Guide to Year-End Fundraising How Small Nonprofits Are Raising More this December Plan, create, and execute a campaign to crush your goals, attract new donors, and drive...

Educating Health Professionals To Address The Social Determinants of Health: Video

University of Pennsylvania

Were you unable to join us? The link to the video can be found here: Educating Health Professionals To Address The Social Determinants of Health: Highlights from the Educational Component of the...

Community-Engaged Signature Work

Association of American Colleges and Universities

Diversity & Democracy, Fall 2016, Vol. 19, No. 4 Community-Engaged Signature Work In signature work, through integrative projects lasting at least one semester, students pursue questions that...

Get Healthcare You Can Afford

Clarifi

Uninsured? Received a letter from your current insurer about changes? Want to review your options? Clarifi has financial counselors trained as Licensed Health Insurance Navigators to help you apply...

Partnerships Classifieds

Host a Book Nook

Read by 4th

Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service Book Nook Opportunity Partner with Read by 4th to welcome families into your place of business. This Martin Luther King Day (January 16th,...

Science Fair judges needed, Henry School

Henry School

Henry’s upper school (6th-8th grade) has been working diligently on science fair projects they are excited to show at their science fair. However, the school is in need of judges for this fun...

Event Coordination Intern, Sustainable Business Network

Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia

  Job Title: Event Coordination Intern Expected Commitment: Part time (10-20 hours) Term: Four months Start date: January/February 2017 Compensation: Unpaid Reports to: Member Services Manager...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success

Association of American Colleges and Universities

Save the Date Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success June 24–27, 2017 Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts The Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success is designed...

Grant Opportunities

New Jersey Health Initiative

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Issues RFP for New Jersey Health Initiative The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals for the second round of its NJHI: Building a Culture...

Conference Grants for education research

Spencer Foundation

Spencer Foundation Accepting Proposals for Conference Grants The Spencer Foundation is accepting proposals for its Conference Grants program, which provides support to scholars for small research...

Youth Garden Grants

KidsGardening

KidsGardening Invites Applications for School Garden Packages Since 1982, KidsGardening has awarded Youth Garden Grants to 5,436 schools, nonprofits, and youth programs across the United States,...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Spring Instructor – Creating My Vision for College Success

Philadelphia Futures

Philadelphia Futures Spring Instructor – Creating My Vision for College Success About Philadelphia Futures: Philadelphia Futures provides low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the...

Bilingual Program Manager, Mighty Writers

Mighty Writers

Bilingual Program Manager (English/Spanish) BILINGUAL PROGRAM MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION Part-Time Starting at 25 hours/week About Mighty Writers Mighty Writers is a nonprofit that teaches Philadelphia...

Urban Technology Manager, Communities in Schools of Philadelphia

Communities in Schools of Philadelphia

POSITION DESCRIPTION Urban Technology Manager ABOUT THE URBAN TECHNOLOGY PROJECT The Urban Technology Project (UTP) is a collaborative initiative between the School District of Philadelphia and...

Data Coordinator, Communities in Schools of Philadelphia

Communities in Schools of Philadelphia

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Data Coordinator JOB SUMMARY: The Data Manager is an exempt, Central Office position under the direction of the President/CEO. The primary purpose of this position is to provide...

Program Assistant, After-School All-Stars

After-School All-Stars

What Defines Our Culture: Entrepreneurial ∙Collaborative ∙Transparent ∙Accountable ∙Proactive Who We Are: Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is a national non-profit organization...

Lead Educator, After-School All-Stars

After-School All-Stars

What Defines Our Culture: Entrepreneurial ∙Collaborative ∙Transparent ∙Accountable ∙Proactive Who We Are: Founded in 1992, After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is a national non-profit organization...

Development Manager, KIPP New Jersey

KIPP New Jersey

Job description Reports To: Deputy Director of External Relations Location: Camden, NJ Start: January 2017 Here’s what you need to know KIPP NJ is looking for a great candidate, like you, to join...

Events and Programming Coordinator, Greensgrow Farms

Greensgrow Farms

Greensgrow Farms has been a leader in the urban agriculture movement since 1998. Greensgrow is a trailblazer for urban sustainability, a champion of demonstrating how city dwellers can green their...

Director of Human Resources, JBJ Soul Homes

Project HOME

  The Director of Human Resources is responsible for leading all aspects of Project HOME’s Human Resources Department, including full cycle recruitment, policies and procedures, employee...

Executive Director, Philadelphia Student Union

Philadelphia Student Union

The Philadelphia Student Union (PSU) based in West Philadelphia, is a community based youth organizing and leadership development organization led by high school and middle school aged youth with...

Vice President for Community, Economic, and Real Estate Development, PECCDC

People's Emergency Center CDC

Help PECCDC find a new VP for Community Development People’s Emergency Center is hiring a Vice President for Community, Economic, and Real Estate Development. About People’s Emergency...

Miscellaneous

Addressing Trauma in Community Schools

Coalition for Community Schools

Coalition for Community Schools Webinar Addressing Trauma in Community Schools November 29th, 2016 2:00-3:00 PM, EST To create healthy communities, we need to begin addressing the prevalence of...

Philadelphia City Scholarship Program

City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Scholarship Program application The Philadelphia City Scholarship Program awards approximately 50 college scholarships to high school seniors each year. Scholarship awards are...

presenters needed, As4Js

As4Js

The “As4Js” program is looking for presenters to cover the following topics: “Study Habits” for 9th graders “Steps for Getting Into College” for 10th graders and...

The Infographics Movement: Turning Big Ideas into Sharable Images

Nonprofit Toolkit

Does your nonprofit have big ideas to share? Maybe you’re looking to summarize a volunteer effort, report campaign results, or show appreciation? Don’t let your message get lost in a sea of...

National Service-Learning Awards

National Youth Leadership Council

The National Service-Learning Awards! NYLC awards shine a spotlight on exemplary leaders from across the service-learning movement and nurture the leaders of the future. Do you know an outstanding...


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