SBN seeks a part-time Educational Coordinator to coordinate educational programming, including seminars, the Social Venture Institute, and the Circles of Entrepreneurs.

Desired skills and qualifications for this position include:
Experience working in business development and/or sustainability education
Event planning experience
Ability to facilitate groups and run meetings
Self-motivated; able to work independently and balance multiple tasks
Strong communication and writing skills
Experience working with diverse communities
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other relevant field
Experience in curriculum development

Responsibilities:
Activities would include, but are not limited to:
Planning and executing monthly educational seminars;
Providing support for the Social Venture Institute, including logistics, curriculum, outreach and marketing, media relations, and partner relationships;
Providing support for the three current Circles of Entrepreneurs and helping to start new Circles;
Working with Program Committee to plan programs for 2008;
Engaging with business members and connecting them to educational opportunities;
Planning periodic special events, including the SustainaBall;
Other duties as assigned

This position is for twenty hours a week. Position is currently funded for one year, with possible renewal. Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirement by September 15th to:

Leanne Krueger-Braneky, Executive Director
E-mail: leanne@sbnphiladelphia.org
Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
1218 Chestnut Street, Suite 1008
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Deadline: September 30, 2007

Hamburger Helper, a General Mills brand, has announced its 2007 "My Hometown Helper" grant program, a nationwide initiative that helps local groups make a difference in their own community. People looking to improve their hometown — whether by building a new playground, funding new band uniforms, or expanding town sidewalks — can apply for a one-time grant to help fund their project.

Applicants are invited to submit an essay of 250 words or less describing how the grant would help their community project. Award amounts will range from $500 to $15,000 each and all requests for funding must be sponsored by a municipal or civic organization or a public school. Funds will be awarded based on the merit of the project, including its impact on, and support within, the community.

Last year, "My Hometown Helper" gave away more than $100,000 in total grants and helped communities install lights for a football field, clean up a local river, and purchase ambulance equipment, among other great projects.

For more information on the "My Hometown Helper" grant program and a complete set of rules, visit the program’s Web site.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008400/myHometownHelper">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008400/myHometownHelper</a>

For additional RFPs in Community Improvement/Development, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community_development.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community_development.jhtml</a>

Deadline: October 15, 2007

The Volvo for Life Awards (<a href="http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/">http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/</a>) is an annual search for and celebration of everyday heroes — ordinary people who are making a positive difference in the lives of others. In the 6th Annual Volvo for Life Awards, three extraordinary citizens will receive a $100,000 charitable contribution to the charity of his or her choice, with one going on to receive the title "America’s Greatest Hometown Hero."

Members of the public can nominate individuals making valuable contributions to society in the areas of safety, quality of life, and the environment. In additions, nominations may be made for the Butterfly Award, which recognizes child heroes (age 16 and under) whose actions are helping to make the world a better place.

An online public vote — from November 7, 2007, through January 7, 2008 — will determine three finalists in each category. Each finalist will receive $25,000 for the charity of their choice and a certificate of merit. Finalists in the Butterfly Award category will receive $10,000 for the charity of their choice and a certificate of merit.

A panel of distinguished judges will then select one winner in each of the four categories. Winners in the categories of safety, quality of life, and the environment receive $100,000 for the charity of their choice. The winner of the Butterfly Award receives $25,000 for the charity of his or her choice. One Grand Award winner (selected from the winners in the categories of safety, quality of life, and the environment) receives a new Volvo every three years for the rest of his or her life. Winners will also have a starring role in a Volvo for life Award documentary and receive an all-expenses paid trip to New York City as a guest of honor at our gala awards ceremony.

Nominees must be citizens or legal residents of the United States, including territories of the U.S., or U.S. citizens living abroad. Nominees for the Butterfly Award must meet the aforementioned criteria and be age 16 or younger by October 15, 2007. Organizations and groups may be nominated, provided a single individual is designated by name to accept any and all awards on behalf of the organization or group.

To learn more or to nominate a hero, visit the Volvo for Life Awards Web site. A Spanish version of the site is also available through the same address.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008406/volvoforlifeawards">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008406/volvoforlifeawards</a>

For additional RFPs in Philanthropy and Voluntarism, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_philanthropy.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_philanthropy.jhtml</a>

Deadline: September 7, 2007 (Letters of Intent)

In 2006, the American Legacy Foundation (<a href="http://americanlegacy.org/">http://americanlegacy.org/</a>) received a matching grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/">http://www.cdc.gov/</a>) to deliver the foundation’s successful "truth" youth smoking prevention campaign to more young people across the United States. Through the grant from the CDC, the foundation is increasing its advertising in forty-one television market regions, spanning eighteen states. The increased "truth" advertising is reaching a broader range of youth in the regions, including young people in communities that typically have less exposure to such campaigns. To enhance the impact of the media campaign, Legacy is offering grant funding to support community- based tobacco use prevention efforts in the eighteen project states.

Under the program, organizations will leverage the enhanced "truth" media campaign in their area by developing local tobacco use prevention projects that are relevant to open-to-smoking, 12- to 17-year-old youths in the community and engage and promote young people as agents of social change. Specifically, grantees will design and implement a youth-driven tobacco use prevention project focused on creating change in the community. Tobacco use may be defined as cigarette and/or smokeless tobacco use.

Funding is available only to state or local political subdivisions and legally constituted tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations based in the forty-six states, the District of Columbia, and five territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) identified in the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement with tobacco product manufacturers. An Indian reservation, Indian tribe, or tribal organization located within the forty-six settling states or a non-governmental entity that serves such a reservation may also apply for funding. Groups operating under a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent may apply through the fiscal agent.

Qualified organizations from any of the states and territories identified in the MSA are eligible for funding, but projects must be implemented in the eighteen states, which include Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming.

Visit the American Legacy Web site for complete program information and Letter of Intent guidelines.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008410/americanlegacy">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008410/americanlegacy</a>

For additional RFPs in Substance Abuse, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_substance_abuse.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_substance_abuse.jhtml</a>

We are looking for:
Certified reading/elementary teachers
Kindergarten/First grade teachers –do not have to be certified
Program specialists for Art, Technology, Sports, Dance, Performing Arts and more
Program Staff–great for college age students

The positions begin the third week of September for training, and the program starts the first week in October. Work schedule is dependent on position, but is flexible for the number of days per week.

Please send resume and cover letter to NFCSCARES@yahoo.com

For more information on New Foundations visit <a href="http://www.NFCSonline.org">http://www.NFCSonline.org</a>

Community Development Corporation Project Manager

B.A. required, 3 years planning and or community/ real estate development required. M.A. Planning strongly preferred. Proposal writing, creating development budgets for projects, managing relationship w/ funder/ contractors/ architects and managing development process as well as contract compliance. Sensitivity to and ability to work with local community members required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package provided. Target hiring salary range high $30k. Please send cover letter and resume to careers@pec-cares.org with subject line CDC Proj Manager

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

LOAN FUND MANAGER

Job Description

The ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND (EOF) is a certified Community Development Financial Institution that provides financial and technical assistance to micro entrepreneurs and businesses in the Philadelphia area. It is a subsidiary of the Women?s Opportunities Resource Center (WORC), a nationally recognized non profit organization that promotes social and economic self-sufficiency for women, minorities and dislocated workers. EOF offers a range of financing products (microloans from $500 to $25,000) and links customers to a comprehensive array of financial education and other services provided by WORC. We are looking for a professional who is dedicated and committed to meeting the needs of this underserved market.

A strong background in small business financing with some understanding of consumer financing. Individual should have existing contacts with local financial, economic development and business assistance communities and experience in community development lending. Management experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

o Manages the Direct Lending Program: develops new business, analyzes, underwrites and approves/recommends loan requests, documents the loan, funds disbursements, bills clients and posts payments, monitors clients progress, monitors delinquency, and overall loan portfolio quality and performance. Responsible for collections and restructure of loans, where necessary. Responsible for asset/liability management; loan program financial projections and assumptions; periodic reporting on adherence to loan covenants on loan program; and cash management of loan funds.

o Manages EOF’s Loan Pool and bank referral programs including: helping in the completion and preparation of WORC’s loan application and related documents; coordinating, finalizing and presenting loan requests (e.g.: appropriate terms, rate, collateral, fees) to EOF’s Advisory Council.

o Manages assigned consultants/staff

o Packages Loans

o Provides training and financial technical assistance

o Recommends and develops new loan products for EOF

o Coordinates and plans the EOF Advisory Council and Loan Committee meetings by setting the agenda, preparing reports and documents, conducting the meetings and recording the minutes

o Assists reporting and grant compliance efforts by completing data collection and creating reports as needed for funders, Advisory Council or Board of Directors

o Develops and implements EOF business plan/marketing plan and participates in fundraising and capitalization efforts

Salary is competitive based on experience and applicable skills. Benefits include: vacation, paid holidays, health/disability insurance and pension plan. WORC is an equal opportunity employer and the board and staff value diversity in all aspects of employment.

FOR CONSIDERATION:
Please send a cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to loans@worc-pa.com or fax resume to 215-564-2350. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

The IDAAY Beacon Center at Wagner Middle School is a non profit agency that is funded by Philadelphia Safe and Sound. The Beacon Center has recently obtained computers and equipment for our center; however, we are in need of an instructor to teach our youth and parents basic computer skills this academic school year. The hours are from 3:30pm ? 6:00pm for 3 days a week and an opportunity to run an evening class for adults.

For more information, contact:
Carrie McCumber, Education Coordinator
Beacon Center @ Wagner Middle School
A division of: IDAAY, Inc.
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth
PO Box 2061 Phila, PA 19103
Phone: 215-276-5354
Fax: 215-276-5357

Job Title: Instructor
Job Category: Education
Description: This is a 5 month long program in which Mural Arts Program collaborates with the Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter School.

Overview of Position:
Teach art class Monday to Friday, 10 to 11:30, September to January, exact dates TBA. Work with art teacher at PET, class of 25 students. Create curriculum and lesson plans in collaboration with PET art teacher. Engage students in creating individual art pieces and in developing themes and painting a mural with student input. Submit weekly reports to Mural Arts Program.

Qualifications:
*Strong leadership skills
*Mural design and painting experience
*Degree in art or art education preferred
*Prior teaching experience
*Ability to manage a classroom of 25 students
*Committed to working with city youth
*Strong organizational and time-management skills

To Apply: To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and work samples to resumes@muralarts.org with "PET CHARTER" in the subject line. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

Deadline: September 7, 2007

The Wolcott Family Foundation (<a href="http://www.wolffoundation.org/">http://www.wolffoundation.org/</a>) focuses its funding in the areas of social change and environmental stewardship, with emphasis on supporting grassroots organizations for which a small grant can make a real contribution.

Priority is given to organizations that empower individuals and communities to organize for social change; seek to strengthen civil liberties and civil rights issues; build community development that seeks to break the cycle of poverty, create economic opportunity, and build effective leadership in distressed communities; and demonstrate linkages and interdependence of ecosystems and economics with win-win solutions and collaborative approaches.

Consideration will be given to projects that emphasize environmental preservation, advocacy, and community involvement aimed at root causes of societal problems.

Eligible groups are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. Organizations based in Colorado are given preference. The foundation doe not fund groups with annual budgets over $350,000. Requests will be considered for either general support or specific project support. Grants are for one year and will generally range from $1,000 to $7,500 each.

Visit the foundation’s Web site for complete program information.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008399/wolffoundation">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10008399/wolffoundation</a>

For additional RFPs in Civil and Human Rights, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtml</a>

Conservation Program Manager, The Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo is looking for a Conservation Program Manager – Sustainable Operations to develop and implement Zoo-wide green practices; manage the development of training opportunities to engage staff, volunteers, outside vendors and concession partners in sustainable operations and support all conservation programs and activities. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in biology, conservation biology, education or related field; at least three years related work experience; demonstrated ability to develop, manage and coordinate multiple projects; demonstrated ability to write for varied audiences; public speaking proficiency and demonstrated effective organizational skills.

Check the Zoo website for details (<a href="http://www.philadelphiazoo.org">http://www.philadelphiazoo.org</a>); contact zoojobs@phillyzoo.org with questions.

Biofuels Business Manager, The Energy Cooperative

The Energy Cooperative seeks a committed, resourceful person to manage the operations and growth of our biodiesel distribution and bioheating oil programs. You will have responsibility for all aspects of the sales process including marketing, prospect identification, sales, sourcing, pricing, distribution logistics and order fulfillment. The right person for the job will be a generalist who can both sell as well as source. Because we are mission-driven more than profit-driven we’re looking for someone with a passion for educating, not just selling. The position requires some local travel and evenings.

Please see <a href="http://www.theenergy.coop/jobs.htm">http://www.theenergy.coop/jobs.htm</a> for the full job description.

Smart Energy Solutions Weatherization Manager, Energy Coordinating Agency

ECA provides a broad range of energy conservation, solar, energy education and heating services in the Philadelphia region. ECA is the LEED for Homes provider in Pennsylvania, provides HERS ratings for Energy Star Homes and other energy efficient residential construction. Through its program Smart Energy Solutions, ECA also provides energy audits and energy conservation services for existing homes. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual as Smart Energy Solutions’ Weatherization Manager.

Qualifications:

* Strong supervisory and sales skills.
* Extensive construction and/or energy conservation experience; at least four years of field experience
* Previous business experience, with an emphasis on customer service
* Strong technical skills in building science, energy systems and diagnostics
* Good interpersonal skills
* Minimum of a B.A. degree, preferably in engineering, physics, or related field
* HERS Rater certification preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Manages ECA’s fee-for-service weatherization sales activity including: energy conservation retrofits for residential and commercial customers and white roof coating.
* Coordinates field and office staff responsible for intake, scheduling, auditing, installation, customer education, and inspection. Identifies training needed.
* Oversees selection and administration of subcontracts as needed.
* Handles administrative and reporting duties
* Works closely with the SES Manager and other staff in planning.
* Plans and carries out a marketing strategy designed to sustain steady growth.

Competitive Salary and Benefits – Please send resumes via email to: jimp@ecasavesenergy.org

Communications Associate, White Dog Community Enterprises

The Communications Associate will report to the Communications Director while working on four distinct projects (with Buy Fresh Buy Local as the common thread that will run throughout):

* The 4th Annual Brewer’s Plate Fundraiser (early March and early September)
* Fair Food/Buy Fresh Buy Local Membership Drive (early May)
* The 6th Annual Local Food Guide (May/June; published late June)
* The 4th Annual Buy Fresh Buy Local Campaign, including Buy Fresh Buy Local Week (July)

Full job description available online at: <a href="http://www.whitedogcommunityenterprises.org">http://www.whitedogcommunityenterprises.org</a>
This position is an independent contractor position. Start date: as soon as possible.

How to apply: Interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter and resume to John Smith, Director of Communications: john@whitedog.com. No calls.

Managing Indoor Asthma Triggers:
Realistic Approaches for Health Care Providers

September 5, 2007
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Presenters:

James Roberts, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics
Medical Univ. of South Carolina

Lois Wessel, RN, CFNP
Associate Director for Programs
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved

You must pre-register at:
<a href="http://www.vodium.com/login.asp?lib=pn100435_acpm">http://www.vodium.com/login.asp?lib=pn100435_acpm</a>

Date:
Thursday, September 6th, from 3 ? 4 pm EST

Description:
Is your organization planning a conference? Want to branch out to include people with disabilities who are serving as service members/volunteers but you don?t know how or are unsure what to do to ensure the site is accessible? We have two presenters, Meredith Aalto and Mat McCollough, who will share tips on what to bear in mind when planning a conference that would be accessible to all people from service members, staff members and even baby boomers (either staff or Senior Corps members) who are acquiring disabilities as they age. Concrete samples will be given of what questions to ask of hotels or conference locations. Creative alternatives will be mentioned here as well. Resources will be shared during the call.

Both presenters have experiences with accessibility issues, including ADA compliance site visits for several meeting facilities, managing an accessibility booth at the Point of Light/Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) National Conference for multiple years, and conducting training activities and events that offer the most inclusive learning environment for all participants, with and without disabilities.

Presenters:
Meredith Aalto has extensive experience in community capacity building. In 2001, she brought her passion to the Institute for Community Inclusion where she became a member of Community Capacity Building (CCB) team. She used her skills and talents in information technology to help diverse grassroots organizations connect families with children with disabilities to necessary resources within their communities. Recently having joined the National Service Inclusion Project, she broadened her expertise by applying service inclusion concepts into an online course on access and inclusion and posts informational articles through a variety of email distribution lists directed to the National Service communities.

Mathew (Mat) McCollough, MPA, serves as a Project Specialist, Grants Manager and trainer for the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP). Mat also serves as Editor of two AUCD (Association of University Centers on Disabilities) online publications: the monthly AUCDigest newsletter and the biweekly Funding Opportunities Webpage. In addition, he provides support to the Multicultural Council and the Abuse and Neglect special interest group. Mat’s background is in public administration and education with Bachelor and Master degrees from James Madison University and American University.

Please email nsip@umb.edu to RSVP by Tuesday, September 4th with the following info:
– Name
– Organization
– Email
– Phone
– If you require CART* to participate, please also indicate that in your email
– Feel free to add questions/comments you would like the presenters to touch on about accessible conference.

Elesheva Soloff will send out a confirmation email to those who RSVP by Wednesday afternoon, September 5th, with a toll-free number and resources.

*CART service provides instantaneous translation of the speech text using real-time software. Teleconference participants receive caption services over the web. This is an accommodation we provide to participants who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

1. How to jump start the relationship with the universities.
2. How to develop and teach a variety of courses to meet the volunteer needs of your Campaign.
3. How to engage students in a meaningful committed way.
4. How to evaluate your efforts and improve the results over time.

To register for this conference call Click Here.
<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YgpoUPueFmzEE0s6TyZyqA_3d_3d">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YgpoUPueFmzEE0s6TyZyqA_3d_3d</a>

Connecting College?s and University?s to the Tax Preparation Field

The workshop on Connecting College?s and University?s to the Tax Preparation Field will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Time: 3:30 ? 4:30(EDT); 2:30 ? 3:30 (CDT) 1:30 ? 2:30 (MDT); 12:30 ? 1:30 (PDT)
Conference Call Number: 1-605-772-3001
Access Code: 475774#

Presenters:
? Fred Gordon, Consultant and Formerly of Tax Help New Mexico
? Mary Dupont, Nehemiah Gateway
? Jordan Callaway, Le Tourneau University

President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
2007 Peer Review Opportunity

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is currently seeking qualified Peer Reviewers to read and evaluate proposals for its FY 2007 President?s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll program competition. This institutional recognition program raises public awareness of college students? community service, recognizes higher education institutions for their commitment to student service and service-learning, and identifies and disseminates exemplary practices. This year?s President?s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll review will be a field review conducted via telephone conference calls and email, allowing reviewers to read and score applications from home. Specifically, reviewers receive applications, conduct the review, and submit their scores online. More information and additional details will follow.

If you believe you have the qualifications and would like to serve as a peer reviewer or a facilitator for this review and have not already completed a Peer Reviewer application in eGrants, complete the Reviewer Application at https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/pr_main/newaccount.jsp. If you know someone who might have the appropriate qualifications, please forward this information to them. CNCS will select reviewers based on qualifications and number of applications received. Please keep in mind that reviewers cannot be employees of an institution that is submitting an application in this competition.

Once you complete the reviewer application, please e-mail us at PeerReviewers@cns.gov so we may review your application immediately.

If you already have an eGrants account and cannot remember your user information or for other technical eGrants questions, please contact the eGrants Help Desk at egrantshelp@cns.gov or 888-677-7849. If you are having a problem accessing your account, please work with the Help Desk, but please do not open a new account.

For now, we’d like you to SAVE THESE DATES!

? Reviewers Receive Applications: Wed, October 17, 2007

? Offsite Peer Review (Stage 1): Wed, October 17 ? Mon. October 29, 2007

? Offsite Peer Review (Stage 2): Fri, November 2 ? Fri, Nov 9, 2007

? Orientation calls will be held for review participants between September 13 and October 4, 2007.

As we get closer to the review dates, ESI, our peer review contractor, will contact you by email and phone regarding your official availability and provide you with more specific details.

Thank you for considering service as a Peer Reviewer for CNCS.

Monday, September 10
7:00-8:45 p.m.

Central Library, 19th & Vine Sts., Philadelphia, PA
Sponsored by US Citizenship and Immigration Services–information can be obtained regardless of immigration status.
For info, call 215-685-5330.

Saturday, October 13th at Cusano Environmental Education Center
12 – 4PM – FREE

Learn about reducing pesticides on your lawns, achieving good indoor air quality and avoiding mold growth, achieving energy efficiency, getting solar for your home, and learn about where there is a GREEN Depot.

Registration is required. 267-784-9443 or jaclyn_rhoads@yahoo.com.