The week of
April 05, 2010
PHENND Events/Activities
Grants Available to Higher Eds – Deadline Extended
With funding made available from Learn and Serve America, PHENND will be awarding over $200,000 for the 2010-2011 academic year in subgrants to member institutions to support activities in three key...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Tools of the Trade: Turn Your Bright Idea into a Successful Startup
Tools of the Trade: Turn Your Bright Idea into a Successful Startup Wednesday, April 14, 6:00-8:00 Held at the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corp 1617 JFK Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Classroom E...
Tree Tender Training for Activities with Youth
Training the Trainers: Learn Tree Activities YOU can do with Kids in your Neighborhood! Wed. April 7th, 6:30- 8:00 PHS- Council Room (100 N. 20th Street) Many Tree Tenders groups are interested in...
Foundation Center Seminar on Individual Giving
Foundation Center sponsors individual giving seminars Fundraiser and author Andy Robinson will present a nonprofit technical assistance workshop focused on individual giving on Tuesday, April 20th at...
Nonprofit and Government Career Fair
SJU sponsors nonprofit and government career fair A Nonprofit and Government Career Fair will be held at St. Joseph’s University from 10am to 2pm on Tuesday, April 13th. The fair will attract...
Presentation on Frankford History
Frankford history celebrated Torben Jenk, co-founder of the Kensington History Project, has researched Frankford’s Globe Dye Works (1865-2005), the lives of five generations of the founders,...
Workshops for Parents with Special Needs Children
Workshops support Montco parent advocates The Mental Health Association of South Eastern Pennsylvania will present a free four-week series of educational workshops for parents and caregivers who want...
Forum on Formation of Muslim Healthcare Network in Phila
Muslim groups building health network Beginning with the Philadelphia area, the Muslim Alliance in North America’s SHARE Centers and the Islamic Social Services Association of Philadelphia are...
Delaware County VITA Celebration
DelCoAD – Delaware County Asset Development Group “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow” Melody Beattie We’d Like to Thank Our...
Teacher Appreciation Celebration
The Educators at the National Liberty Museum invite you to our upcoming Teacher Appreciation Celebration! The National Liberty Museum is the only Museum in the world that uses state-of-the-art...
WorkReady Employer Education Series
WorkReady Employer Education Series Please join us at one of our upcoming employer education sessions. The details are listed below. Workforce Session Please join us on Tuesday, April 6th for a joint...
Chester County Economic Development Council 50th Anniversary
Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Chester County Economic Development Council’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Visit for details and registration information. Wear your dancing...
Resource Fair and Publication Release: Making Wages Work
PathWays PA invites you to our Resource Fair and Publication Release April 12, 2010- 9 AM to 11 AM The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia PA 19103...
Paul Loeb speaks in Philadelphia on Citizen Activism and Hope
“The voices Loeb finds demonstrate that courage can be another name for love.”—Alice Walker How do we keep on working for change in tough political and economic times, and overcome the...
New Resources
New Website: Embrace Your Legacy
Embrace Your Legacy Website Launch Dear Friends, I am excited to announce the launch of the new Embrace Your Legacy website, On the site, you will find information about my speeches and workshops...
State Budget Crises: Ripping the Safety Net Held by Nonprofits
Report decries “ripping” of safety net by states A new report from the National Council of Nonprofits, State Budget Crises: Ripping the Safety Net Held by Nonprofits, outlines how state and local...
Coaching and Philanthropy Project Toolkit
Toolkit for coaching nonprofit leaders available In partnership with Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, BTW informing change, and Leadership that Works, CompassPoint Nonprofit Services launched...
Committee of Seventy’s annual Citizen’s Guide
Committee of Seventy publishes annual guide The annual Citizen’s Guide of the Committee of Seventy lists contact information for all elected officials representing the Philadelphia region,...
What Works for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity Among Children
Child Trends publishes guide to child obesity prevention A new Child Trends fact sheet, What Works for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity Among Children, reviews 50 programs whose impacts on...
New Guides for Starting Small Businesses in SE PA
Welcoming Center helps immigrants start small businesses The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians has published two guides on starting a small business in Upper Darby and Norristown. The short,...
New Report on Nonprofit Sector in Southeast PA
Economy League publishes nonprofit analysis With the support of The Philadelphia Foundation, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia has published the first in its series of white papers called It...
CCPH Online Database of Faculty Mentors & Portfolio Reviewers
Online Database Helps Community-Engaged Faculty Members Connect with Mentors & Portfolio Reviewers For Community-Academic Partnerships to Reach their Full Potential, Involved Faculty Need to Be...
New Report on Women in STEM fields
Why so few? A new study from the American Association of University Women considers why, at a time when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law, and business, there are still so few women...
New Report: Analysis of Student Performance on State Assessments
Big cities make gains A new report by the Council for Great City Schools finds that students in big-city schools are advancing in mathematics and reading on both state and national tests, and racial...
New Paper: Schoolwide Democratic Deliberation and Community Service
Schoolwide Democratic Deliberation May Help to Increase Community Service Participation Among Students of All Backgrounds “CIRCLE Working Paper #70” describes a five-year evaluation of a...
New Youth Civic Engagement Newsletter avail
New Edition of Around the CIRCLE Available The newest edition of CIRCLE’s quarterly newsletter, Around the CIRCLE, is now available. The newsletter includes a variety of articles including:...
YouthSITE (Youth Sharing Ideas and Tools for Engagement)
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse Launches YouthSITE The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse is proud to announce YouthSITE, a new section of devoted to resources created by youth, for...
Out-of-School Time Document Library
The Out-of-School Time Resource Center is delighted to announce our newest resource, an online Document Library! Explore the library here. The document library contains over 200 reports, articles,...
New Website: Educating About Immigration
“Ours is a nation of immigrants. The citizen voter of today was yesterday an immigrant child. Tomorrow he may be a political leader.” – Julia Richman, educator (speaking to the National...
New Report: Good Jobs, Strong Industries, A Better Pennsylvania
New Report Finds PA Should Strengthen Economic Dev. Disclosure and Accountability A new report from the Keystone Research Center suggests that, against the backdrop of this sharp economic downturn,...
Soul of a Citizen: Advance electronic exam copies available
Soul of a Citizen has been a powerful resource to get thousands of students involved in their communities, giving them the opportunity to apply their learning in meaningful ways. This updated...
Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility
GRADUATION PLEDGE ALLIANCE (GPA) The Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility states: “I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of...
Partnerships Classifieds
26th Watershed Wide CleanUp
After ALL the snow and recent rain of winter OUR waterways and recreational trails need our help, assistance & FUN Darby Creek Valley Association 26th Watershed Wide CleanUp ALL ARE WELCOME wear...
panelists needed, Mastery Charter Shoemaker Campus-Career Day
Mastery Charter Shoemaker Campus-Career Day Date: Friday, May 14, 2010 Time: 8:00am – 11:00am Location: Shoemaker Campus 5301 Media Street Philadelphia, PA 19131 What is...
BuildaBridge seeks partners for drama-based financial mgmt
BuildaBridge offers drama-based financial management BuildaBridge is looking for organization, shelter or transitional housing program with which it can partner to offer its drama-based financial...
volunteers needed, Philadelphia Reading Olympics
Philadelphia Reading Olympics Volunteer to be a moderator or scorekeeper for the Philadelphia Reading Olympics and inspire reading in our children! The Philadelphia Reading Olympics is a city-wide...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop
The Grant Writing Workshop will be hosting the Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop in Miami, Florida on June 14-15, 2010. Registration is open online at Please forward, post, and distribute...
Call for Presentations: Campus Initiatives to Catalyze a Just and Sustainable World
Save the Date! Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education 2010: Campus Initiatives to Catalyze a Just and Sustainable World October 10-12, Denver, CO The conference website...
2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Don’t miss the world’s largest gathering of volunteer leaders from the nonprofit, corporate and government sectors. The 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service promises to be...
Good Jobs Green Jobs National Conference
Good Jobs Green Jobs National Conference The 2010 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference, May 4-6 in Washington, at the Washington Hilton, is the nation’s leading forum for building a green...
Grant Opportunities
Nature of Learning
Nature of Learning Grant Program Offers Funding for Climate Change Education Deadline: June 14, 2010 The Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System and National Conservation Training...
Girls Leadership Grant Opportunity to Educators
Kiki Magazine Offers Girls Leadership Grant Opportunity to Educators Deadline: April 19, 2010 Kiki Magazine has announced a grant opportunity for educators working with girls in grades six, seven,...
Funding for Cultural and Historical Artifact Preservation
Save America’s Treasures Announces 2010 Funding for Cultural and Historical Artifact Preservation Deadline: May 21, 2010 Administered by the National Park Service in collaboration with the...
Toshiba America: Grants for Math and Science
Toshiba America: Grants for Math and Science The Toshiba America Foundation funds projects in math and science designed by classroom teachers to improve instruction for students in grades K-12....
Captain Planet Foundation: Education Grants
Captain Planet Foundation: Education Grants Captain Planet Foundation Education Grants support hands-on environmental projects for children and youth around the world that empower them to work...
Gang Resistance and Education Training
Department of Justice: The Gang Resistance and Education Training () Program’s primary objective is to prevent delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. lessons provide life skills...
Champions in Action grant program for small nonprofits
Champions in Action Citizens Bank has announced the next category for the 2010 Champions in Action program, which provides financial, volunteer and public relations support to small nonprofit...
LISC Green Loan Fund
[posted 3/22/10] LISC Green Loan Fund LISC’s Green Development Center would like to announce that funds are still available for financing the green features of community development projects,...
Green Workforce Development Grant
Labor & Industry Calls for Workforce Development Grant Applications The PA Department of Labor & Industry is seeking applications for $ million in grants from education and training providers...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Summer Internship, Philadelphia Freedom Schools
Philadelphia Freedom Schools SUMMER INTERNSHIP Through Penn’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships Every summer the Community Schools program out of the Netter Center recruits college...
Main Street Manager, Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation
The Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) in Lansdowne, PA, is accepting resumes for the position of Main Street Manager. The successful candidate should be skilled in the following...
Development Director, Travelers Aid Family Services of Philadelphia
[emailed 3/29/10] Development Director, Travelers Aid Family Services of Philadelphia POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Development Director is responsible for the coordination and implementation of...
Operations Associate, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
[posted 3/28/10] Operations Associate, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia Description: The operations associate will be part of the Economy League’s team focused on strategic initiatives,...
Pt-time Administrative Assistant, Family Planning Council
Family Planning Council Administrative Assistant Company: Family Planning Council Status: Part-Time; Temporary Relevant Work Experience: 2+ years...
Full-time Administrative Assistant, Family Planning Council
Family Planning Council Administrative Assistant Company: Family Planning Council Status: Full-Time; Employee Relevant Work Experience: 2+ years...
Summer Supervisor, Philadelphia Youth Network
Summer Supervisor, Philadelphia Youth Network General Description: The Summer Supervisor is part of a seasonal team designed to provide citywide access to all youth interested in WorkReady...
Employment Specialist, Philadelphia Youth Network
Employment Specialist, Philadelphia Youth Network General Description: The Employment Specialist is part of a seasonal team designed to provide citywide access to all youth interested in WorkReady...
Fellowship, Policy Solutions Group, The Reinvestment Fund
[posted 3/24/10] Fellowship, Policy Solutions Group About TRF’s Policy Solutions Group TRF conducts research and analysis on policy issues that influence neighborhood revitalization and...
Social Venture Fellow, Sustainable Business Network
SBN Seeking Social Venture Fellow for Summer 2010 The Sustainable Business Network is currently seeking a graduate student to join us for May, June and July 2010 to assist with research and program...
Miscellaneous
Research Project, Business United for Conservation (BUC)
The Sustainable Business Network is excited to announce that we are seeking a research consultant to conduct a thorough needs analysis for a new Industry Partnership, Business United for Conservation...
Youth Organized for Disaster Action Conference Call Series
Youth Organized for Disaster Action () Spring Showcase Conference Call Series Join schools as they share their experiences over the last years implementing service-learning projects focused on...
YouthActionNet Global Fellowships
Young Social Entrepreneurs Invited to Apply for 2010 YouthActionNet Global Fellowships Deadline: April 9, 2010 Each year, YouthActionNet selects twenty young social entrepreneurs to participate in...
Strategies to Market Your Green Microenterprise Program
Free Webinar: Strategies to Market Your Green Microenterprise Program Join us for a Webinar on April 8 Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: How do you create a green brand and...
Challenge 20/20 Partnership for Independent Schools
NAIS: Challenge 20/20 Partnership The National Association of Independent Schools invites schools to participate in Challenge 20/20, a program that brings together one school from the United States...
Urban Farming Opportunity
Urban Farming Opportunities The City of Philadelphia is issuing a Request for Information to gather indications of interest and experience in operating and managing sub-acre commercial, chemical-free...
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