The week of

April 9, 2018

Other Local Events and Workshops

Free tech workshops open to 6th-8th grade girls

TechGirlz

Make A Website Using HTML/CSS- April 10th At PSTV (440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia) Build your own website using code! Make an Animated Bracelet Using a Credit Card Sized Computer Called A...

Individual Donor Development

CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia

Vision Driven Artists and CultureWorks are partnering on a monthly workshop series for artists and arts organizations! This month we will: Learn about different types of individual donors Hear...

Crowdfunding

CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia

Vision Driven Artists and CultureWorks are partnering on a monthly workshop series for artists and arts organizations! This month we will: Learn from the crowdfunding experiences of the panelists...

7th Annual “Next Level Leaders” Youth Engagement Conference

Philadelphia Department of Human Services

If you have been paying attention to the news, you may have noticed that there is an emerging voice growing from our youth population. Teens are appearing and advocating on a national stage. In...

Father Forum: How Can Fathers Prepare Children for an Unequal World?

TeenSHARP

TeenSHARP is hosting a community father forum on Saturday, April 14th from 1:30pm-4:00pm. Join us for a lively discussion of issues ranging from educational inequity to college access and how to...

TeenSHARP College Prep Open House

TeenSHARP

TeenSHARP is recruiting students for the 2018-2019 school year! TeenSHARP is a college prep and leadership organization that prepares talented youth of color to attend our nation’s top colleges....

Pennsylvania ACE Women’s in Higher Education Network

ACE Women's Network Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania ACE Women’s Network (PA ACE) is at the forefront of the major issues affecting post secondary education. Our mission and purpose is to create a professional network that identifies and...

Law, Best Practice and Pitfalls in Fundraising and Special Events

La Salle Nonprofit Center

Are you really following the rules in fundraising? As public expectations of transparency and accountability and regulator enforcement efforts increase, all charities must adhere to the highest...

The Power of Financial Forecasting

La Salle Nonprofit Center

Financial forecasting is a vital ingredient in the planning process of any nonprofit, whether new or long established. A strong financial management process is essential to every nonprofit’s...

Whole Child Collaborative Conference

Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children

SPRING into Learning! Whole Child Collaborative Conference Join us for The Whole Child, a full-day of collaborative learning workshops on Friday, April 27th at the International House in...

Volunteer Open House, Episcopal Community Services

Episcopal Community Services

Do you enjoy giving back to the community? Are you looking for new volunteer opportunities in your area? As part of National Volunteer Week, the Volunteer Open House is an opportunity for individuals...

Social Determinants of Infant Mortality

Child's World America

A symposium on the Social Determinants of Infant Mortality: Partnerships, Innovations, and Community Engagement for Solutions is planned for April 13, sponsored by Child’s World America in...

Second Annual Philadelphia Literacy Day

Tree House Books

Tree House Books gears up for Philadelphia Literacy Day Tree House Books is gearing up for the Second Annual Philadelphia Literacy Day, celebrating Philadelphia as a city of readers, writers, and...

Consumer Credit in Philadelphia

Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity

Date:Date: April 20, 2018 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Location: United Way Building, 1709 Ben Franklin Parkway In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the April 2018 Shared Prosperity...

Broadening the Conversation: Menopause and Shared Decision Making

Thomas Jefferson University

Friday, May 18, 2018 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM 1020 Locust Street Jefferson Alumni Hall, Atrium This half-day conference is open to the community and healthcare providers to discuss menopause symptom...

8th Annual Spring Institute

Philadelphia Education Fund

The Philadelphia Education Fund’s Philadelphia Postsecondary Success Program (PPSP) invites you to join us on Friday, April 27th from 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm at our 8th Annual Spring Institute at the...

Incremental Growth: How smart growth is fiscally responsible

S.A.V.E. (Safety Agriculture Villages & Environment)

We wanted to tell you about a great talk on smart growth sponsored by Incremental Growth: (or how smart growth is fiscally responsible) by Chuck Marohn of Strong Towns. When: Tuesday, April 24,...

Community Health Worker Peer Training

Drexel University

Community Health Worker Peer Training/Certified Peer Specialist Training Academy Do you know what it is like to be impacted by violence in your community? Do you want to use your experience help...

College recruitment and info session for Latinx students

Temple University

This spring, the Philadelphia Learning & Achievement Network (PLAN), a partnership between Temple University, St. Joseph’s University, Lincoln University of PA, and the Community College of...

Power Hour: College recruitment & info session for Phila HS youth

Temple University

This spring, Temple will be hosting events designed to help our Philadelphia area high school students on their college selection process. “Power Hour” was developed to help expose Philadelphia...

Kiddynomics PD for Pre-K-2 teachers

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

This one-evening professional development program introduces pre-K and grades K–2 educators to five interdisciplinary lessons that use popular children’s books to introduce young children to...

High School Writers Conference

Rutgers University

The Rutgers University Writers House Invites you to the: HIGH SCHOOL WRITERS CONFERENCE April 13, 2018 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Rutgers-Camden Writers House If you’re a high school student who loves writing...

Social Innovations in Nursing Symposium

Social Innovations Journal

The Pennsylvania Action Coalition and Social Innovations Journal INVITE YOU to SOCIAL INNOVATIONS IN NURSING SYMPOSIUM: TAKING THE LEAD TO TRANSFORM HEALTH CARE Thu, February 8, 2018 Thurs, April 11,...

New Resources

From College to Life: Relevance and the Value of Higher Education

Strada Education Network

New Study Examines How Relevance of Postsecondary Coursework Affects Consumer Perceptions of Quality and Value in Higher Education Latest Strada-Gallup consumer data reveals the more relevant people...

SNAP benefits now available to community college students

PA Department of Human Services

Starting March 2018, most low-income community college students can get SNAP benefits (food stamps). Apply Now! Until now, most students could only get SNAP if they are working 20 hours a week,...

Report on Black Philanthropy

Urban Institute

Despite the wealth gap, black philanthropy is strong The well-documented and persistent racial wealth gap is itself great cause for concern. But it also leads to concern about the implications for...

Juvenile Law Center’s new website

Juvenile Law Center

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new website for Juvenile Law Center! We partnered with Message Agency, a Philadelphia-based digital firm specializing in work with nonprofits, to build on...

What Works Clearinghouse: Summer Counseling for College Success

U.S. Department of Education

Summer Counseling for College Success from What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Description Summer counseling is designed to help college-intending high school graduates complete the steps needed...

What Children Understand About Food Insecurity

Civil Eats

Researchers have begun asking children about their households’ lack of food—and making surprising discoveries. Starting midway through my sixth-grade year, off and on for three years, my mother...

Partnerships Classifieds

Provide internships for Phila youth

Achieving Independence Center

Have you been searching for opportunities to support and get involved with youth in the Philadelphia area? Are you seeking to provide youth with significant employment experience and exposure to...

Volunteer Open House, Episcopal Community Services

Episcopal Community Services

Do you enjoy giving back to the community? Are you looking for new volunteer opportunities in your area? As part of National Volunteer Week, the Volunteer Open House is an opportunity for individuals...

Volunteers needed, Bache-Martin Career Day

Bache-Martin Elementary School

Bache-Martin Elementary & Middle School – Creating Lifelong Learners Career Day 2018 on Friday, April 27 from 8:45am to 11:15am Do you love your job? Do you enjoy talking about your career?...

Grant Opportunities

Cigarette Litter Microgrant

Keep Philadelphia Beautiful

Did you know that cigarette butts are the #1 most littered item in the world? Let’s do something about that right here in Philly – together. Thanks to our litter-fighting partners at Keep...

Community Development Manager, Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ

Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey

POSITION TITLE: Community Development Manager LOCATION: GSCSNJ Service Center/Remote MISSION: Accepts and implements the Girl Scout Mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who...

Special Assistant to Deputy CMO, Community Behavioral Health

Community Behavioral Health

Community Behavioral Health is currently looking for a Special Assistant to the Deputy CMO of Children’s Services to join our team. The Special Assistant to the Deputy CMO is responsible for...

Species Conservation Fund

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund

Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund Accepting Applications The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund was established to provide targeted grants to individual species conservation...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Community Outreach Manager, Philadelphia School Partnership

Philadelphia School Partnership

The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) works to give every child in America’s fifth largest city the opportunity to attend a great school. We invest philanthropic funds in high-impact schools so...

Executive Director, The Laffey-McHugh Foundation

Laffey-McHugh Foundation

About the Foundation The Laffey-McHugh Foundation Board of Directors strives to serve Delaware and the surrounding area, with a focus on Wilmington, by investing in organizations that improve the...

Development Associate, Mighty Writers

Mighty Writers

This is a part time position with the potential to quickly grow into full time. This Associate’s main responsibilities will be fundraising: grant writing, corporate and individual giving, special...

Out of School Time Assistant Program Coordinator, OCCCDA

Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

DESCRIPTION: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) is seeking a 21st CCLC Out of School Time Assistant...

Assistant Thrift Store Manager(s), OCCCDA

Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

DESCRIPTION: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) is seeking an Assistant Store Manager(s) for a Thrift...

Regional Program Director, Team IMPACT

Team Impact

The Regional Director will report to the Director of Programs and play an integral role in all facets of the Team IMPACT program specifically pertaining to the area including Pennsylvania, New...

Miscellaneous

Fair Care 101: My House is Someone’s Workplace

Hand in Hand

The organization Hand in Hand is offering an online session twice on April 11th to support employers in doing what’s right by the people who work in their homes. If you employ a house cleaner,...

The President’s Budget Eliminates Afterschool Funding. What Happens Now?

Afterschool Alliance

Afterschool Webinar: Déjà Vu: The President’s Budget Eliminates Afterschool Funding. What Happens Now? Wednesday, April 11 at 1:30 ET President Trump’s budget proposal for FY 2019, released in...

Infographics: Simplifying Big Ideas with 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 words....


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