The week of

September 10, 2018

PHENND Events/Activities

PHENND Fellows Host Site Application – Nov. 16

PHENND

Nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region are invited to apply to host a PHENND Fellow for the 2019-2020 program year.  This application is for both new and returning host sites....

Other Local Events and Workshops

Low Cost SAT Prep Program

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Do you know any 8-12th graders? Are they interested in preparing for the SAT? Registration for our 6 week SAT Prep Program has begun!! Please access the link below for more information and to...

Regional Conference on Aging

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Registration opens for conference for professionals in aging field Philadelphia Corporation for Aging will again offer a cutting-edge program and continuing education for professionals who work with...

Not Just Surviving but Thriving: Staying Sustainable for Years to Come

Free Library of Philadelphia

While the notion of a financially sustainable nonprofit in the Arts may seem impossible to attain, the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale has overcome the odds. As the world-renowned performance...

Introduction to Corporate Giving

Free Library of Philadelphia

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:00 Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library Is your organization ready to seek corporate support? Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional...

Introduction to Prospect Research

Free Library of Philadelphia

workshop offered by Regional Foundation Center Prospect research plays a strategic role in fundraising. This workshop will outline the basics of prospect research that can help your organization...

State of Young Philly Civic Engagement Fair

Young Involved Philadelphia

State of Young Philly events launch with civic engagement fair Join Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP) as we kick off the 9th annual State of Young Philly (SOYP) during our annual Civic Engagement...

Focus on Fathers Conference: “Let’s Connect”

Health Promotion Council

Focus on Fathers celebrates 15 years with conference You are invited to join Focus on Fathers as we celebrate 15 years of excellence, serving fathers throughout Philadelphia. During the conference,...

SEED SPOT Social Entrepreneurship Incubator

SEED SPOT

SEED SPOT Hits Philly with 2-Day Launch Camp Do you want to change the world by starting a business? SEED SPOT, a globally ranked social entrepreneurship incubator, runs entrepreneurship programs to...

Bridging the Gaps 28th Annual Symposium

University of Pennsylvania

Friday, September 14, 2018 8:30 to 12:30 WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 RSVP online by September 12, 2018. Participation is FREE. Symposium Agenda 8:30 – 10 Poster Session:...

Reparations for Incarceration: Community Events

Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral

at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral In September 2018, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral will host “Reparations for Incarceration,” an art exhibit by Mary DeWitt. DeWitt tells the stories...

researchED conference for teachers

Philadelphia Education Fund

researchED Is Coming To Philadelphia! Founded by Tom Bennett in 2013, and assisted by Helene O’Shea, researchED is a grass-roots, teacher led organization, whose mission is to raise research...

FREE Immigration Legal Screening Clinic and Immigrant Rights & Tax Reform Workshops

Ceiba

FREE Immigration Legal Screening Clinic and Immigrant Rights & Tax Reform Workshops Wednesday, September 19th at 5:00 PM Evaluaciones Legales de Inmigración GRATIS + talleres sobre los derechos...

Philadelphia Charter Schools – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement

Let’s Discuss Charter Schools! Please SHARE with your networks. The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement and the Center for Male Engagement (CCP) presents the 20th – My Brother’s...

National Black Male Educators Convening

The Fellowship

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR BMEC 2018 Today, Black Men represent only 2% of the teachers nationwide. This is a national problem that demands a national response. Join us in the fight for education...

Just Streets: The Intersection of Crashes, Equity, and Health

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission

Join the Healthy Communities Task Force and the Regional Safety Task Force on 9/28 DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor Philadelphia FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER...

Summit: Communities United for Our Students’ Future

PA Schools Work

As you may know, Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) advocates with PA Schools Work – a new coalition that fights for better funding for public schools. Learn more about the campaign and...

Meeting Housing Demand in Walkable Urban Places

Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance

When: Friday morning, October 12, 2018 Where: Drexel University Philadelphia, PA What: We build single-family homes, townhouses and apartments, but not much else. What happened to the duplexes,...

Leading the Way: Increasing Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health

AccessMatters

Leading the Way is AccessMatters’ annual conference for healthcare professionals and others to receive the latest information and strategies for integrating high-quality sexual and reproductive...

Philadelphia International Day of Peace

Philly Anti Violence Coalition

Friday, September 21 at 10 AM – 1 PM Courtyard at Philadelphia City Hall As part of Peace Day Philly 2018, a new youth-lead Philly Anti Violence Coalition called Push for Peace has been planning to...

Entrepreneurship 101

Community College of Philadelphia

18 hours; Fee: $324 | Tuesdays, September 18 – October 23, 2018 6 – 9 at Community College of Philadelphia How would you like to be your own boss, work on your own schedule, and make money...

Camden Code Day

Hopeworks Camden

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 2018 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM HOPEWORKS CAMDEN 808 Market St., Camden, NJ 08102 Come join aspiring technologists from across the region to learn about coding, technology, and careers...

Creating an Artist Statement

Vision Driven Consulting

Part of the Vision Driven Artists event series September 24th from 6-8pm at The Rotunda – Identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and potential threats of a new project – Think...

New Resources

Free OnTrack Workshops available for your students

Uncommon Individual Foundation

Workshop Descriptions Essay Writing (College Admissions and/or Scholarships) From learning how to write their names, to writing biographies and research papers… most students know the basics of...

eGuide: How to Motivate and Inspire Donors

Network for Good

Do you know why your donors support your organization? Knowing what motivates and inspires donors can turn first-time donors into lifelong supporters and advocates. Download our “How to Motivate...

The Family Engagement Partnership: Student Outcome Evaluation

Johns Hopkins University

Family engagement helps students succeed. Previous research has established consistent and reliable connections between families’ involvement in student learning—through practices such as...

Resources from Campus Vote Project

Campus Vote Project

About Campus Vote Project In 2012, Fair Elections Center (formerly Fair Elections Legal Network) launched Campus Vote Project (CVP) to focus and expand its work around student voting issues. CVP...

New Report on Student Voting and Political Engagement

Tufts University

Looking for concise, evidence-based recommendations to raise student voting levels, improve campus climates for political learning, and increase constructive engagement across differences? Be sure to...

Report: When Collective Impact Has an Impact

Collective Impact Forum

Home for Good was one of 25 sites that participated in the research study When Collective Impact has an Impact. This new study, more than a year in the making, looks at the question of “To what...

Bring Nahjee Grant to your classroom with youth empowerment curriculum

Nahjee Grant

Nahjee Grant is an award-winning philanthropist, motivational speaker, published author, TV personality, and celebrated storyteller who has shared his amazing life story to full-capacity rooms filled...

Partnerships Classifieds

STEM Professionals needed for college access schools

Philadelphia Education Fund

Volunteers Needed! With the 2018-2019 school year underway, we’re looking for STEM professionals interested in, and available to take part in a number of exciting activities at our local...

College Access Coaches needed, Let’s Get Ready

Let's Get Ready

Let’s Get Ready is looking for College Access Coaches. Let’s Get Ready provides high school students from historically under-served communities and first-generation-to-college students with...

event volunteers needed, Philadelphia National College Fair

National Association for College Admission Counseling

2018 Phila. National Fair Volunteering Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the Philadelphia National College Fair! Help us make Philadelphia’s Fair a wonderful experience for all...

Medical Legal Community Partnership needs volunteers

Philadelphia Legal Assistance

Volunteer for Phila. Legal Assistance Medical Legal Community Partnership Interested in public health or public interest law? Volunteer with the Medical-Legal-Community Partnership (MLCP)...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

National Student Success Conference: Innovators and Innovations in Higher Education

Florida Consortium of Metropolitan and Research Universities

The second annual National Student Success Conference: Innovators and Innovations in Higher Education will take place from February 27 to March 1 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The event, which is...

Grant Opportunities

Project Grants for Environmental Journalism

Society of Environmental Journalists

Society of Environmental Journalists Accepting Applications for Project Grants The Society of Environmental Journalists is the only North American membership association of professional journalists...

Pre-K-12 Learning Initiatives

NewSchools Venture Funds

NewSchools Venture Funds Invites Proposals for Pre-K-12 Learning Initiatives The NewSchools Venture Fund is a national nonprofit that supports and invests in promising entrepreneurs and teams of...

2019 Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art

A Blade of Grass

A Blade of Grass Invites Applications for 2019 Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art A Blade of Grass provides resources to artists who demonstrate artistic excellence and serve as conduits for...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Office Manager, Urban Tree Connection

Urban Tree Connection

Urban Tree Connection (UTC)’s mission is to work with residents in historically marginalized urban communities to revitalize their neighborhoods by transforming abandoned open spaces into safe and...

Compass Financial Counselor, Clarifi

Clarifi

Position Summary: The Compass Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a collaboration between Clarifi and Compass Working Capital providing high-quality financial counseling and coaching for...

Compass Lead Financial Counselor, Clarifi

Clarifi

Position Summary: The Compass Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a collaboration between Clarifi and Compass Working Capital (“Compass”) providing high-quality financial counseling and...

Program Director, Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism

University of Delaware

The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) at the Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) improves the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families across the...

Director Of Development, The Clay Studio

Clay Studio

The Clay Studio (TCS) seeks a results-oriented Director of Development to lead the organization’s next phase of growth. The Director will provide the leadership to leverage the organization’s...

Construction Math Instructor (pt-time), Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso’s Adult Education department provides various programs and services to adults of all ages who are preparing for high school equivalency credentials, as well as college and career...

Executive Director, The Energy Co-op

Energy Co-op

The Energy Co-Op The Energy Co-op connects our members to local energy services, empowering them through group-buying power to stretch their dollars farther and purchase renewable energy sources that...

Development Associate, American Friends Service Committee

American Friends Service Committee

Application Deadline: 9/17/2018 For consideration, please attach your cover letter and resume to the online application. Summary of Principal Responsibilities As part of the Operations team, the...

Miscellaneous

September is Hunger Awareness Month

Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger

September is Hunger Awareness Month! That’s why the Coalition Against Hunger and Albertsons Companies Foundation are teaming up to eradicate hunger. Starting September 1st through the 30th when...

Webinar: Connecting writing and service-learning across campus

Campus Compact

Campus Compact Webinar Series is here! The 2018-2019 Campus Compact Webinars are open for registration! A national leadership team has worked all summer to bring Campus Compact members a lineup of...

Webinar: Immigration in America Today

Social Innovations Institute

DESCRIPTION What constitutes the American? What threads have been woven together to create the fabric of our country today? Perhaps now more than ever, the debate around Immigration has come to the...


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