The week of
October 1, 2019
PHENND Events/Activities
K-16 Fall Speaker: Sarah Hemminger – Nov 7
PHENND
Save the Date for our Fall Speaker, Sarah Hemminger, on November 7th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Saint Joseph’s University. Sarah is the CEO and co-founder of Thread in Baltimore, Maryland. Thread...
Other Local Events and Workshops
2019 Philanthropy Network SPARX Conference – Oct 31
Philanthropy Network
REGISTRATION OPEN! Igniting the Power in Community | | Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing 2 Dynamic Plenary Speakers | 4 Table Chats 6 Interactive Workshops and More! Join your fellow...
Education Fair – Oct 10
Drexel University
Join us for an Education Fair. We are bringing together educators to reach a diverse audience about a variety of opportunities. Whether you are just starting out on your education, had a few bumps in...
Train the Trainer: Parent Workshop on Early Reading Skills – Oct 24
Read by 4th
The Parent Workshop on Early Reading Skills is a favorite for caregivers who want to learn how to grow strong readers. At the training on HOW to facilitate a Parent Workshop you’ll leave with...
Heating Up Philly Utility Partnership Conference – Oct 11
Energy Coordinating Agency
Join the Energy Coordinating Agency and utility partners as we prepare for a new winter season. “HEATING UP PHILLY” is geared to the community facing professional- counselors and social workers...
1000 Ways To Listen Project: Day of Listening – Nov 2
Temple University
Temple Contemporary at Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture has commissioned theater artists 600 HIGHWAYMEN, to create a multiyear performance project called 1000 Ways to...
Improving the Childcare Sector in Philadelphia One Step at a Time, Oct. 8
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
Join PCCY for a discussion on new research highlighting the gaps in high-quality infant toddler child care in Philadelphia. Learn specific strategies and advocacy efforts that will help improve the...
Reading Instruction: Where to Start? How to Be Transformative and Not Additive, Oct. 3
Saint Joseph's University
Calling all educators! Please join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League’s co-founder and Vice President for Professional Development, as she helps school leaders and teachers make sense...
SAVE YOUR SEAT: Tech in the Commons returns on October 16th!
Technically Media
Gain entrepreneurial skills that can impact your career at Tech in the Commons: Entrepreneurial Skills for Nonprofits! In partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal, the second session of 2019 will show...
Storytelling Workshop Inspired by Matthew Desmond’s “Evicted” – Oct. 3
Rutgers Camden
“Where Do You Come From? Where Are You Going?” October 3, 6 – 8 pm Rutgers–Camden Writers House 305 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102 Matthew Desmond’s Evicted, a sobering...
Transforming Public Education to Boost Student Success: Symposium on Arts-Rich Schools, Oct. 21
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
Date and Time: Monday, October 21, 2019, 3:30-6:30 PM Location: FS Investments, The Philadelphia Navy Yard, 201 Rouse Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA Join PCCY for a discussion of the latest research...
Third Annual College Fair for Musicians, Nov. 11
Project 440
Project 440, in partnership with the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, is holding the third annual College Fair for Musicians on Monday, November 11, 2019, 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM at the Kimmel...
Save the Date! PathWays to the Stars Anniversary Gala, Nov. 14
PathwaysPA
Join Us to Celebrate 41 Years of Ending Poverty, Homelessness and Abuse for the PathWays to the Stars Anniversary Gala, Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6 pm, Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 South...
New Resources
Crucial Donors: How Major Individual Givers Can Best Support Nonprofits
Center for Effective Philanthropy
New CEP Report Sheds Light on What Nonprofits Need Most from Major Individual Donors The largest source of philanthropic support for nonprofits in the United States is giving from individual donors....
Census Jobs and Public Benefits Eligibility
Pennsylvania Voice
From Keystone Counts: As you may have heard, the Census Bureau is having difficulty finding enough temporary workers to assist in conducting next year’s count. This is particularly troublesome...
Talk about Teaching and Learning: Shifting Student Focus Away from Grades
University of Pennsylvania
Read this excellent article, Shifting Student Focus Away from Grades, in this week’s Penn Almanac by Philosophy Professor Karen Detlefsen (ABCS faculty and Faculty Advisory Board member)....
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteer Mentors Needed, Leader in Training Sports Mentoring Program
LIT Sports
The Leaders in Training Sports Mentoring Program will be a program that provides male youth with responsible and caring adult mentors. Citing statistics that assert that more than 65% of urban youth...
Spring and Summer Interns, Public Interest Law Center
Public Interest Law Center
The Public Interest Law Center is currently accepting applications from law students, graduate students and undergraduates for its 2020 spring and summer internship programs. Interns are given...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Global Citizenship for Campus, Community, and Careers: Crossing Borders and Boundaries
American Association of Colleges and Universities
October 17–19, 2019 San Antonio, Texas Join us at this conference to affirm the importance of global learning to prepare students for life, work, and citizenship. The conference program, available...
SPECIAL ISSUE: CENTERING SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE SCHOLARSHIP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Michigan Journal of Community Service-Learning
The Winter 2021 issue of the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) will be a special joint issue with the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID), University of Michigan....
Anchor Institutions Task Force Annual Conference–Early Bird ends Oct 1!
Anchor Institutions Task Force
The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) will host is 10th Anniversary Conference in New York City, October 24-25, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7thAvenue, New York, NY. As you...
Grant Opportunities
Reproductive Health Programs – Nov 1
Lalor Foundation
Lalor Foundation Invites Applications for Reproductive Health Programs Through its Anna Lalor Burdick Program, the Lalor Foundation seeks to empower young women through education about healthy...
Pre-K-12 Learning Initiatives – Nov 11
NewSchools Venture Fund
NewSchools Venture Fund Invites Applications for Pre-K-12 Learning Initiatives Through NewSchools Invent, the NewSchools Venture Fund invests in teams of educators who want to launch new, innovative...
2020 Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art – Oct 16
A Blade of Grass
A Blade of Grass Invites Applications for 2020 Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art A Blade of Grass Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art supports courageous artists in creating exchanges, experiences,...
Run with It Grants for Increasing the Vote
Rise
Run With It Grant Application Do you have a big idea to get out the vote on your college campus in 2020? Rise want you to Run With It. Run With It grants are $1,500 awards to current college students...
On the Table Activate Grants
Philadelphia Foundation
Have you registered to host a conversation yet? On October 17, 2019, join Philadelphia area residents and their families, neighbors, colleagues and friends — old and new — to pull up a chair,...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Early Learning Specialist, First Up
First Up
First Up is hiring. They are looking for someone well versed in the early childhood education field, has knowledge of statewide early childhood systems and has practical early childhood experience....
Parenting Education Specialist, Maternity Care Coalition
Maternity Care Coalition
Maternity Care Coalition (MCC) seeks a Parenting Education Specialist to coordinate all aspects of MCC’s Parenting Collaborative program including program development, implementation, monitoring...
AmeriCorps Community Project Coordinator, YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
Full Time Reports To: Director of Student Life Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Organization Overview: Every year, thousands of young people in Philadelphia drop out of school. This decades-long...
AmeriCorps*VISTA Data in Education Success Project Leader, YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
Our organization is searching for a 12-month AmeriCorps*VISTA: Data in Education Success Project Leader at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School to build capacity (behind the scenes rather than...
Education Success Project Leader (VISTA), YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
Our organization is searching for a 12-month AmeriCorps*VISTA: Education Success Project Leader at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School to build capacity (behind the scenes rather than direct...
Apply for the Repair the World Fellowship – Jan 20
Repair the World
Work. Grow. Serve. Right in Philadelphia: It’s #MoreThanService! What Is The Fellowship? The Repair the World Fellowship is an 11 month immersive service year for young adults passionate about...
Instructor(s) Needed, Literacy and Math Afterschool Program
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) seeks Literacy and Math Instructors for Afterschool Program Rate: $15- $20/hour depending on experience and certification Time: 4-6...
Out of School Time Group Leader, Oxford Circle Community Development Association
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
21st Century Community Learning Center: Out of School Time Group Leader Immediate Start Description: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community...
Bi-Lingual Special Project Coordinator (Barnes Foundation + Puentes de Salud) (Part-time)
Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation is seeking a part-time Special Project Coordinator. This position provides a groundbreaking opportunity to work and learn at the intersection of education, arts/culture, and...
Campus Vote Project: Outreach and Communications Director
Campus Vote Project
CVP is hiring! Do you love sharing data about student voting or creating social media around voter turnout? Then this is the job for you! Check out the posting here. Campus Vote Project (CVP) was...
AmeriCorps VISTA Positions with United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley
United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has begun our search for our 2019-2020 AmeriCorps VISTAs! The deadline to apply is 12/31/19. Please consider this exciting opportunity to contribute to our...
Miscellaneous
Nonprofit Ascending Leadership Certificate Program – apply by Oct 7
Bryn Mawr College
Apply To NELI’s Ascending Leadership Certificate Program By October 7th Are you a middle manager who wants to move up? Develop the executive mindset that will get you there! The Nonprofit Ascending...
Nominations open for JLC’s 2020 Leadership Prize
Juvenile Law Center
SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR JUVENILE LAW CENTER’S 2020 LEADERSHIP PRIZE Nominations for the 2020 Leadership Prize are now open! Juvenile Law Center’s Leadership Prize recognizes outstanding...
How to Create a Strategic Online Nonprofit Communications Plan – A Step by Step Guide
CharityHowTo
Join us on October 3rd at 3:00 PM or October 8th at 3:00 PM Stop spinning your wheels and join us as we teach you step by step how to create your very own customized, workable, user-friendly...
Pulitzer Center – Fall 2019 Student Contest: Local Letters for Global Change
The Pulitzer Center
Students in grades K-12, make your voices heard this election season! Write a letter to a member of Congress that explains the global issue you want them to prioritize, making your case with...
Democratic Engagement
Campus Vote Project: Outreach and Communications Director
Campus Vote Project
CVP is hiring! Do you love sharing data about student voting or creating social media around voter turnout? Then this is the job for you! Check out the posting here. Campus Vote Project (CVP) was...
College Success Network
Support Students Beyond Tuition:A Look at Food and Housing Insecurity on College Campuses
Florida College Access Network
Register today for October 8 FCAN webinar +email Organizations, institutions, and community leaders often focus their efforts on college affordability to expand educational access. But for today’s...
Faculty Updates
SPECIAL ISSUE: CENTERING SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE SCHOLARSHIP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Michigan Journal of Community Service-Learning
The Winter 2021 issue of the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) will be a special joint issue with the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID), University of Michigan....
Talk about Teaching and Learning: Shifting Student Focus Away from Grades
University of Pennsylvania
Read this excellent article, Shifting Student Focus Away from Grades, in this week’s Penn Almanac by Philosophy Professor Karen Detlefsen (ABCS faculty and Faculty Advisory Board member)....
Anchor Institutions Task Force Annual Conference–Early Bird ends Oct 1!
Anchor Institutions Task Force
The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) will host is 10th Anniversary Conference in New York City, October 24-25, at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7thAvenue, New York, NY. As you...
Storytelling Workshop Inspired by Matthew Desmond’s “Evicted” – Oct. 3
Rutgers Camden
“Where Do You Come From? Where Are You Going?” October 3, 6 – 8 pm Rutgers–Camden Writers House 305 Cooper Street, Camden, NJ 08102 Matthew Desmond’s Evicted, a sobering...
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