The week of

March 26, 2024

PHENND Events/Activities

Save the Date: K-16 Partnerships June Institute – Jun 4

PHENND

PHENND’s Annual K-16 June Institute will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Community College of Philadelphia.  This year’s theme: The 2 Gen Approach to Education, which is described by...

PHENND Conference Slides

PHENND

9:20 AM Opening Presentation Dr. David Scobey, Director, Bringing Theory to Practice Dr. Timothy Eatman, Dean, Honors Living-Learning Community at Rutgers University Newark   10:30 AM Workshop...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Online Class: Basic Budgeting and Beyond – May 2

La Salle Nonprofit Center

Do you struggle to prepare your annual budget, lack 100% confidence in it when submitting it to the board, consistently approve it after the fiscal year begins and regularly have actual-to-budget...

Exploring the Education for Sustainability Standards Mini-Conference – Apr 13

Philadelphia Regional Institute of STEM Educators (PRISE)

On Saturday, April 13, PRISE/PRNP-S invites you to join them at Saint Joseph’s University from 8:30 am – 12 noon to explore the Education for Sustainability Standards as defined by the...

Webinar Info Session: PA Neighborhood Assistance Program – Apr 2

Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations

Applications will open in early April for the 2024-25 cycle of the PA Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). Join PACDC and PA DCED’s Southeast Regional Director, Michael Shorr, for this FREE...

Save the Date: CCP Block Party: Unveiling the College’s New Brand – Apr 11

Community College of Philadelphia

It’s time to Rise. And Shine. We’re shutting down 17th Street to unveil the College’s new brand! You’re invited to the best block party we’ve ever thrown. Date and Time: Thursday, April 11,...

Virtual Class: Understanding Finance for Nonprofits – Apr 12

La Salle Nonprofit Center

Financial data allows you to truly understand your organization, tell your story, and make fully informed decisions to move your mission forward. Without understanding how nonprofit finance works,...

WEBINAR: Understanding How Gov. Shapiro’s K-12 Public Education Budget Proposal Impacts Your District – Mar 27

PA Schools Work

Join PA Schools Work for our next Lunch & Learn webinar on Wednesday, March 27th at noon with education policy experts from PA Schools Work who will take a deep dive into Governor Shapiro’s...

Healthcare Letter-Writing Zoom Workshop – Mar 26

PA Health Access Network

If you are concerned about the high cost of insurance, rising prescription drug prices, medical debt, or access to local hospitals, we encourage you to join our upcoming workshop. It’s a great...

New Resources

Podcast: Empowering Democracy: From Civic Learning to Action

National Youth Leadership Council

In this thought-provoking episode of The Power of Young People (National Youth Leadership Council), Amy and Kaleb dive deep into the significance of Civic Learning Week and the broader landscape of...

Colleges Must Do More to Help Students Manage Conflict and Have Civil Debate

U.S. News & World Report

At a time when our nation is more divided than ever, it’s on university leaders to teach students to engage respectfully – for the good of our campuses and our country says Jonathan Koppell,...

Faculty Incentives for Sustaining Engaged Teaching

HE-SL Listserv

In a recent post to the Higher Education – Service-Learning (HE-SL) listserv, the following request was for information was made: Hoping to gain some insight from you all about any incentive...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Pressing On with Purpose: Building Community and Forging a Path Forward in Education Equity – Apr 17

National Partnerships for Educational Access

National Partnerships for Educational Access April 17-19, 2024 Baltimore, MD These past few years have presented many new and enduring challenges for our work in educational equity. At last year’s...

Grant Opportunities

racial, economic, and environmental justice – Apr 30

Nathan Cummings Foundation

Nathan Cummings Foundation invites applications for racial, economic, and environmental justice The Nathan Cummings Foundation is a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition...

2024 Global Learning Challenge – Apr 18

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT Solve invites applications for 2024 Global Learning Challenge Massachusetts Institute of Technology invites applications for MIT Solve 2024 Global Learning Challenge. According to MIT Solve, the...

Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants – Apr 25

Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Burroughs Wellcome Fund invites applications for Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants The Burroughs Wellcome Fund serves and strengthens society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in...

2024 Global Climate Challenge – Apr 18

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT Solve invites applications for 2024 Global Climate Challenge Massachusetts Institute of Technology invites applications for MIT Solve 2024 Global Climate Challenge. According to MIT Solve,...

Sports 4 Life initiative – Apr 5

Women’s Sports Foundation

Women’s Sports Foundation invites LOIs for Sports 4 Life initiative Co-founded by the Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW in 2014, the Sports 4 Life initiative was created based on the knowledge...

Every Voice, Every Vote 2024 Grants – Apr 19

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Local news organizations and community groups are invited to apply for grant funding to enhance coverage of Philadelphia’s new administration and encourage civic engagement  As Philadelphia’s...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Virtual Tutoring Opportunity: Teach for America Ignite Fellow – Apr 24

Teach for America

Apply to be a Teach for America (TFA) Ignite Fellow, a paid, virtual tutoring opportunity. Looking for a meaningful job experience this fall? TFA’s Ignite Fellowship gives lift to students and...

Apply Early: Teach for America 2025 Corps – Apr 19

Teach for America

Teach For America (TFA) finds, develops, and supports mission-driven leaders to transform education and promote equity as Corps Members (full-time, full salary/benefits, alumni...

Associate Vice President, Adult & Community Education and Special Projects, CCP

Community College of Philadelphia

The Associate Vice President, Adult & Community Education and Special Projects leads and implements the strategic design, operation, and direction of the College’s diverse portfolio of...

Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection – Mar 28

AmeriCorps NCCC

Are you considering serving with AmeriCorps in the NCCC program? Join us Thursday, March 28, 2024, 4:00 ET for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection.” We’ll provide a...

SNAP-Ed Program Manager, Vetri Community Partnership

Vetri Community Partnership

Join Vetri Community Partnership’s team of passionate, fun-loving, vegetable enthusiasts who are motivated to share how easy and affordable it can be to cook at home. Vetri Community Partnership...

Technology Instructor , Launchpad

Building 21

Launchpad is a “earn-and-learn” workforce development program that prepares students from traditionally underrepresented groups for high-paying careers in tech. The program starts in junior or...

Communications & Development Director, Neighborhood Land Power Project – Apr 19

Neighborhood Land Power Project (NLPP)

Neighborhood Land Power Project’s (NLPP) mission is to build a neighborhood-rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land-based strategies in West Philadelphia. NLPP...

Evaluation Manager, ImpactED

University of Pennsylvania

Based in the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies, ImpactED is an evaluation and training center that equips social and public sector organizations with critical...

Garden Ecology Youth Program Coordinator, Bartram’s Garden

Bartram’s Garden

Bartram’s Garden is seeking a full-time Garden Ecology Youth Program Coordinator. Bartram’s Garden is a 50+ acre public garden in Southwest Philadelphia, situated on Lenape territory on the banks...

2024 Seasonal Gardener, Bartram’s Garden

Bartram’s Garden

Bartram’s Garden seeks to fill a Seasonal Gardener position within the Landscape and Facilities team that maintains this 45-acre Southwest Philadelphia asset as a dynamic civic common and river...

Miscellaneous

Webinar: How Food Recovery Network’s Data Is Driving Impact – Apr 3

Food Recovery Network

Join us on April 3rd from 3:00-4:00pm ET to learn more about how Food Recovery Network (FRN) has overlaid data sets to prioritize communities for the highest impact across the Learn about our...

Zoom Event: Food Recovery Network Roundtable Talk – Mar 26

Food Recovery Network

To remain transparent and inclusive in our work, Foot Recovery Network (FRN) hosts public learning Roundtable Talks twice per year where we invite our entire network to advise on annual goals and...

STEM Competition: OurEcho Challenge – Apr 26

EarthEcho International

The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers young changemakers to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Young leaders will first identify threats to local ecosystems...

Citizen Science Month – April 2024

SciStarter

With your help, Citizen Science Month aims to make a collective impact of One Million Acts of Science (collectively generate over one million data points to featured projects). Together, we can help...

Nominate Your Program, Organization, School, or Individuals for the Youth Service Honor Roll – May 12

Youth Service America

Celebrating 36 years of youth changing the world, Global Youth Service Day (April 26-28, 2024) is the longest-running annual youth participation event in the world and the only one that asks all...

Campus Nonpartisan Democratic Engagement Action Plan Virtual Workshops

Students Learn Students Vote Coalition

An action plan is a dynamic document developed by an individual or campus voting coalition to document efforts to institutionalize and increase nonpartisan democratic engagement and student voter...

Zoom Event: How to Be ALL IN for the 2024 Presidential Elections – Apr 4

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) is a national, nonpartisan initiative that provides free support, structure, and recognition to nearly 1000 colleges and universities to...

Webinar: AmeriCorps 30th Anniversary Event: Putting Civic Engagement in Context, Exploring Data Trends, Uses, and Actionable Insights – Apr 4

AmeriCorps

Join AmeriCorps’ Office of Research and Evaluation for our April Evidence and Impact webinar celebrating the power of service. Fostering civic engagement is central to AmeriCorps’ mission....

Virtual Summer Freedom Schools Literacy Academy: Rising 1st-3rd Graders

The Center for Black Educator Development

The Center for Black Educator Development is currently enrolling for our 2024 free virtual Freedom Schools Literacy Academy! Designed to empower 1st to 3rd grade scholars, our program provides...

Certificates in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising and a Customized Build-Your-Own, La Salle Nonprofit Center

La Salle Nonprofit Center

Empower your development with our Certificates. Choose from Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, or a customized series. Enhance your skills through flexible, real-world education. Ideal for...

Virtual Event: Punishment Beyond Mass Incarceration Symposium – Apr 4 & 5

Urban Institute

How can we move beyond the current punitive system to implement community-focused solutions that prioritize the health and wealth of communities, especially communities of color disproportionately...

Dissertation Dish Webinar: Stories from the Field: Black Service-Learning Student Experiences – Apr 24

LEAD California

The Dissertation Dish is a collaboration between the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE), GivePulse, and LEAD California. Dissertation Dish...

Summer ’24 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Jun 12-14

Bonner Foundation

We would like to invite you and your colleagues to apply to our virtual Summer ’24 Institute on Teaching Social Action on June 12-14, 2024 hosted by the Bonner Foundation. If this doesn’t...

Service Year Alums Awards – May 31

Service Year Alliance

At Service Year Alliance, we know firsthand that the individuals that participate in a year of service are the most important voices in national service. More than anyone, alums can share the impact...

Democratic Engagement

Podcast: Empowering Democracy: From Civic Learning to Action

National Youth Leadership Council

In this thought-provoking episode of The Power of Young People (National Youth Leadership Council), Amy and Kaleb dive deep into the significance of Civic Learning Week and the broader landscape of...

Every Voice, Every Vote 2024 Grants – Apr 19

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

Local news organizations and community groups are invited to apply for grant funding to enhance coverage of Philadelphia’s new administration and encourage civic engagement  As Philadelphia’s...

Campus Nonpartisan Democratic Engagement Action Plan Virtual Workshops

Students Learn Students Vote Coalition

An action plan is a dynamic document developed by an individual or campus voting coalition to document efforts to institutionalize and increase nonpartisan democratic engagement and student voter...

Zoom Event: How to Be ALL IN for the 2024 Presidential Elections – Apr 4

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) is a national, nonpartisan initiative that provides free support, structure, and recognition to nearly 1000 colleges and universities to...

For Students

STEM Competition: OurEcho Challenge – Apr 26

EarthEcho International

The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers young changemakers to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Young leaders will first identify threats to local ecosystems...

Citizen Science Month – April 2024

SciStarter

With your help, Citizen Science Month aims to make a collective impact of One Million Acts of Science (collectively generate over one million data points to featured projects). Together, we can help...

Sustainability

Exploring the Education for Sustainability Standards Mini-Conference – Apr 13

Philadelphia Regional Institute of STEM Educators (PRISE)

On Saturday, April 13, PRISE/PRNP-S invites you to join them at Saint Joseph’s University from 8:30 am – 12 noon to explore the Education for Sustainability Standards as defined by the...

Faculty Updates

Faculty Incentives for Sustaining Engaged Teaching

HE-SL Listserv

In a recent post to the Higher Education – Service-Learning (HE-SL) listserv, the following request was for information was made: Hoping to gain some insight from you all about any incentive...

Summer ’24 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Jun 12-14

Bonner Foundation

We would like to invite you and your colleagues to apply to our virtual Summer ’24 Institute on Teaching Social Action on June 12-14, 2024 hosted by the Bonner Foundation. If this doesn’t...


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