The week of
May 26, 2020
Other Local Events and Workshops
Overwhelmed & Under-coping? How Young People can Regain their Calm – Jun 3
The Quaker School
Wednesday, June 3, 7:00-8:00 pm Does your child get overwhelmed, shut down and melt down — or avoid tasks, people and places? Instead of fretting about the past or worrying about the future, in...
Learning and Sport Participation: Personalizing your coaching – June 1
Drexel University
Learning and sport participation: Personalizing your program and coaching older adult athletes with Rachel Le Mieux, Drexel Sport Coaching Leadership Alum Rachel will share her insights from her...
Elevating Black-Owned Businesses during a Pandemic – May 28
City of Philadelphia
Please join The Mayor’s Commission on African American Males (MCAAM) and the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) for a discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on Black-owned...
Virtual Info Session: Family Reunification Program – June 4
The Institute for Community Justice
The Institute for Community Justice presents Virtual Family Meditation for Returning Citizens, Information Session – June 4, 2020, 1:30-2:30 PM Family Reunification helps to rebuild family ties...
Webinar: Budgeting for Uncertain Times – May 28
Villanova University
For most organizations, COVID-19 has brought great uncertainty to their flow of revenue. But unlike businesses, local governments are required to keep their doors open and continue to offer...
Webinar: Planning for Equity in Recovery – Lessons We’re Learning from COVID-19 – May 28
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
The people feeling the pandemic’s economic impacts the most are those who were already struggling. As we start to think about paths to economic recovery, please join us for a webinar, Reinventing...
The Culture of Mentoring – June 3
YouthBuild Philadelphia
At YouthBuild Philly, we understand the power of creating strong relationships with young people. Join in as Justine Philyaw, Director of Program Operations, shares how mentoring at YouthBuild has...
New Resources
Virtual Civic Engagement: Webinars, Trainings, Resources
HE-SL Listserv
A recent posting on the HE-SL (Higher Education-Service Learning) Listserv asked for folks to share webinars, trainings, etc. that they have been using or looking at for planning purposes now that we...
COVID-19 misinformation Global Service-Learning module
Amizade Global Service-Learning
Amizade is honored to share a free virtual global service-learning module on overcoming COVID-19 misinformation and disinformation. You can find the module here: This is intended to help train...
COVID-19 and Legal Considerations for Campuses
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The coronavirus pandemic has created a host of legal issues and concerns for campus leaders and administrators as campuses have contended with student departures, programmatic closures, the movement...
CSU Community Engagement’s 3-Part Webinar Series – Webinar Recordings, Slides, Resources, Evaluation
The California State University
Our 3-part webinar series focused on Creating Virtual and Remote Service-Learning Experiences. Each session was 1-hour and featured a panel of experts representing a wide array of disciplines and...
Summer 2020 Issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
The latest issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review explores organizational culture, mass literacy in India, corporate social investors, artificial intelligence, and other topics. Several articles...
New Text on Women and Leadership, Addressing the Needs and Aspirations of Today’s Diverse Students
Stylus Publishing
We Are The Leaders We’ve Been Waiting For, Women and Leadership Development in College by Julie E. Owen. At this time of social flux, of changing demographics on campus and the world beyond, of...
The 1619 Project: New Video and Interview with Nikole Hannah-Jones
The Pulitzer Center
The 1619 Project of the New York Times Magazine, an in-depth study led by Nikole Hannah-Jones of the over 400-year legacy of American slavery, was awarded the 2020 International Center of...
Rethinking the Use of FTEs in Higher Education Budgets
Hope Center for College Community and Justice
Resourcing the Part-Time Student: Rethinking the Use of FTEs in Higher Education Budgets Government resources, at both the federal and state level, supporting the education of college students are...
Public Viewpoint: Examining education disruption, enrollment plans, and advice
Strada Education Network
After weeks of impact to Americans’ emotional and economic well-being because of COVID-19, many are beginning to consider what will come next in their lives. For millions of them, those plans...
GivePulse: New Times Call for New Methods in Higher Ed
GivePulse
Over the next few weeks, we will be working with our Task Forces in public health, virtual/remote engagement, and curriculum development to lead efforts in developing best practices. We anticipate...
The Netter Center: Staying Connected to Community Partners
University of Pennsylvania’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships
Here is an example of one way a campus is staying connected to its school and community partners. While the Netter Center is working remotely and schools are closed in response to COVID-19, the...
The Netter Center, Civic Engagement, and Higher Education’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: A Conversation with Ira Harkavy
University of Pennsylvania
If you missed The Netter Center, Civic Engagement, and Higher Education’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: A Conversation with Ira Harkavy, C70, GR79, at the University of...
Resources, News, Events & More on the New PEF Website
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF) has a new website. See PEF’s resources designed for students, teachers and schools: Learn ABOUT PEF: Browse our PROGRAMS: Keep up with our NEWS: Read...
Emergency Aid for Higher Education: A Toolkit and Resource Guide for Decision-Makers
Ascendium Education Group
Ascendium Education Group (formerly known as Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates) has invested heavily to advance postsecondary success for low-income students, students of...
Miscellaneous
Advanced Mindful Facilitation Training – May 30
StirFry Seminars
ONLINE WORKSHOP ** ALL LEVELS WELCOME ADVANCED MINDFUL FACILITATION TRAINING This workshop is one of StirFry Seminars’ most popular, because participants get the chance to practice with an...
Campus Compact Impact Awards – Sept 30
Campus Compact
Deadline Extended to September 30, 2020 Recognizing individuals & institutions for their achievement in advancing the public purposes of higher education Campus Compact is now accepting...
Virtual College Access Program – Summer 2020
Let's Get Ready
Let’s Get Ready is an organization committed to helping you to and through college. Join us this summer for our Virtual Access program where we will help you prepare for the SAT’s and guide...
Voice Matters Twitter Conversation: “Take Me to the Ballot Box” – May 28
Campus Election Engagement Project
Last month we here at Campus Election Engagement Project, hosted our first-ever Your Voice Matters Twitter Conversation, discussing Voting and Pop Culture. Join us again on Thursday, May 28th at...
Donate to Help Give a Family Books!
Springboard Collaborative
Since schools and libraries are now closed, a lot of our families are struggling to get access to books during this time. So, Springboard Collaborative is raising money to send them book packs! Every...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Director Human Resources Operations, Resources for Human Development
Resources for Human Development
The HR Systems and Operations Director is responsible for the oversight of the Payroll and HRIS departments and various human resource processes. This role focuses on corporate wide operational...
Social Worker, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Location: West Chester, PA Responsible for coordinating all post-acute services for inpatients and outpatients. Interviews patients and families, assesses aftercare options and provides information,...
Health Program Manager, Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services
City of Philadelphia
General Definition This is public health administrative work at the second supervisory level, directing the planning, development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of program services in the...
Community Engagement Advisor & Outreach Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, , make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and...
Practice Manager, Resources for Human Development
Resources for Human Development
Oversees and manages the clinical operations of all primary care services and activities at the site. Upholds the mission of the organization by assuring quality care, staff retention, patient...
Consultants: Strategic Planning Process to Uproot Racism and Center Equity – June 14
Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council
On behalf of the Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council (FPAC), the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide consultant support for...
Drexel University: Philadelphia Teacher Residency Program – May 31
Drexel University
There are plenty of spots available in Drexel University’s Philadelphia Teacher Residency program. Residents receive a salary, benefits, and tuition scholarship from the School District of...
AmeriCorps Virtual Recruitment Event – June 15
YWCA Tri-County Area
Service year opportunities available now! AmeriCorps DAWN (Dignified Advancement Workforce Navigation) and AmeriCorps VISTA programs are available through YWCA Tri-County Area, TCN, GreenAllies, and...
Netter Center CACR VISTA Position
The Netter Center
Our VISTA will support the implementation of College Access and Career Readiness (CACR) by addressing the following objectives: implementing continued develop an employment asset map and resource...
Grant Opportunities
Maternal Health QuickFire Challenge – Jun 19
Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Invites Applications for Maternal Health QuickFire Challenge Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS, is inviting applications for the Maternal Health...
Strengthen Democratic Institutions – Jun 19
National Endowment for Democracy
National Endowment for Democracy Invites Applications to Strengthen Democratic Institutions The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and...
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund – Jun 15
American Psychological Foundation
American Psychological Foundation Invites Applications for Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund The American Psychological Foundation welcomes applications for the Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund,...
State and Local Government Financial Wellness Grants Program – Jul 15
National Association of State Treasurers Foundation
NASTF Welcomes Proposals for State and Local Government Financial Wellness Grants Program In an effort to improve the financial wellness of the state and local public sector workforce, a new national...
Spencer Foundation Invites Proposals for Education Research Grants – June 18
Spencer Foundation
Founded in 1971, the Spencer Foundation is the only national foundation focused exclusively on supporting education research. To that end, the foundation is accepting applications for its Research...
Faculty Updates
Spencer Foundation Invites Proposals for Education Research Grants – June 18
Spencer Foundation
Founded in 1971, the Spencer Foundation is the only national foundation focused exclusively on supporting education research. To that end, the foundation is accepting applications for its Research...
Virtual Civic Engagement: Webinars, Trainings, Resources
HE-SL Listserv
A recent posting on the HE-SL (Higher Education-Service Learning) Listserv asked for folks to share webinars, trainings, etc. that they have been using or looking at for planning purposes now that we...
COVID-19 misinformation Global Service-Learning module
Amizade Global Service-Learning
Amizade is honored to share a free virtual global service-learning module on overcoming COVID-19 misinformation and disinformation. You can find the module here: This is intended to help train...
COVID-19 and Legal Considerations for Campuses
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The coronavirus pandemic has created a host of legal issues and concerns for campus leaders and administrators as campuses have contended with student departures, programmatic closures, the movement...
CSU Community Engagement’s 3-Part Webinar Series – Webinar Recordings, Slides, Resources, Evaluation
The California State University
Our 3-part webinar series focused on Creating Virtual and Remote Service-Learning Experiences. Each session was 1-hour and featured a panel of experts representing a wide array of disciplines and...
Campus Compact Impact Awards – Sept 30
Campus Compact
Deadline Extended to September 30, 2020 Recognizing individuals & institutions for their achievement in advancing the public purposes of higher education Campus Compact is now accepting...
2020 CUMU Annual Conference is Going Virtual
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are moving the 2020 CUMU Annual Conference to a virtual event—one that rivals what you’ve come to expect from CUMU and our conference. While not meeting in...
New Text on Women and Leadership, Addressing the Needs and Aspirations of Today’s Diverse Students
Stylus Publishing
We Are The Leaders We’ve Been Waiting For, Women and Leadership Development in College by Julie E. Owen. At this time of social flux, of changing demographics on campus and the world beyond, of...
GivePulse: New Times Call for New Methods in Higher Ed
GivePulse
Over the next few weeks, we will be working with our Task Forces in public health, virtual/remote engagement, and curriculum development to lead efforts in developing best practices. We anticipate...
The Netter Center: Staying Connected to Community Partners
University of Pennsylvania’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships
Here is an example of one way a campus is staying connected to its school and community partners. While the Netter Center is working remotely and schools are closed in response to COVID-19, the...
Democratic Engagement
Voice Matters Twitter Conversation: “Take Me to the Ballot Box” – May 28
Campus Election Engagement Project
Last month we here at Campus Election Engagement Project, hosted our first-ever Your Voice Matters Twitter Conversation, discussing Voting and Pop Culture. Join us again on Thursday, May 28th at...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
2020 CUMU Annual Conference is Going Virtual
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are moving the 2020 CUMU Annual Conference to a virtual event—one that rivals what you’ve come to expect from CUMU and our conference. While not meeting in...
2020 Global Solutions Lab is Going Virtual: Pandemic and Climate Change – June 21-29
Global Solutions Lab
Global Solutions Lab – Pandemic and Climate Change: What We Need to Do Dates: June 21- June 29, 2020 Focus: Developing strategic solutions to pandemics and climate change. Briefings: Briefed...
College Success Network
Rethinking the Use of FTEs in Higher Education Budgets
Hope Center for College Community and Justice
Resourcing the Part-Time Student: Rethinking the Use of FTEs in Higher Education Budgets Government resources, at both the federal and state level, supporting the education of college students are...
Emergency Aid for Higher Education: A Toolkit and Resource Guide for Decision-Makers
Ascendium Education Group
Ascendium Education Group (formerly known as Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates) has invested heavily to advance postsecondary success for low-income students, students of...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteer to Feed Children in Your Community this Summer – Apply by Jun 5
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
The Mayor has called on community leaders, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits to help make sure young people have access to safe, nutritious meals close to home this summer by signing up to...
Let’s Get Ready: Virtual Success Program Expansion – Seeking Parners
Let's Get Ready
Let’s Get Ready’s (LGR) powerful program provides students with six years of support through the college admissions and enrollment process, and then along the road to college graduation. LGR...
Philadelphia VIP – Fall 2020 Legal Internships – June 26
Philadelphia VIP
***One legal internship position available for the fall semester so we are extending our deadline to June 26.*** Philadelphia VIP, the hub of pro bono in Philadelphia, recruits, trains, and supports...
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