Held at the Philadelphia Workforce Development Corp

1617 JFK Boulevard,
2nd Floor, Classroom E
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Cost: Free
Note: Bring ID to enter building.

Are you ready to start your own business? This workshop will help you ask the right questions and give you practical next steps to self-employment. Learn the essential skills to starting a business, evaluate your personal financial situation, and brainstorm with others who are also in the start-up stage.

For more information, contact:

Emily Yoder
Digital Outreach Coordinator
AmeriCorps VISTA
T: 215-427-9245
F: 215-427-0506
EYoder@empowerment-group.org

Through Penn’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships

Every summer the Community Schools program out of the Netter Center recruits college students to work as Servant Leader Interns (SLI’s) in our Freedom School summer program across multiple community school sites in West Philadelphia.  SLI’s are trained to lead classrooms of about 10 elementary age students from West Philadelphia in a literacy curriculum in the morning and  enrichment activities in the afternoon.  This is an incredibly rewarding experience.  All majors are welcome to apply.   Applications must be e-mailed electronically to pennpfs@gmail.com by midnight on April 10th.

First round application deadline: April 10th
Training at the University of MD scheduled for June 3rd-9th
Program runs for 6 weeks from June to August

Placements can be made earlier in the summer for workstudy students interested in earning their entire summer workstudy award.

Work-study and non work-study can apply
$12/hour, 40 hours a week
For more information contact: pennpfs@gmail.com

Applications can be found on the NCCP homepage http://www.upenn.edu/ccp.

All three programs are designed to support a larger initiative that will mobilize college students to engage in service that connects people to needed services “along the Credit Path.”  These services are food stamp enrollment, volunteer income tax assistance, financial education for youth and adults, and micro-entrpreneurship.

Each RFP has it’s own application.  All proposals are now due April 16, 2010.  Requests for Proposals are available on the PHENND Website.  Please note, there is a kick-off meeting for all grantees scheduled for May 7, 10-12 PM, place TBA.

https://phennd.org

Darby Creek Valley Association
26th Watershed Wide CleanUp
ALL ARE WELCOME
wear your boots
we have gloves & bags

Join Yeadon and West Philadelphia residents @
65th & Chester Avenue

Saturday, April 24
9am – 1pm

SBN recently received funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to create an Industry Partnership to support local companies that provide conservation and pollution mitigation services. BUC will identify barriers to industry growth, workforce needs, business-to- business procurement opportunities, industry best practices, and future technology for companies that provide stormwater infrastructure installation services. The need for an Industry Partnership of this kind was one of the key findings of the recently released fourth chapter of the Emerging Industries Project Report, “Gray to Green: Jumpstarting Private Investment in Green Stormwater Infrastructure.”

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia is a membership organization building a just and sustainable economy in the Philadelphia region by connecting, supporting, and promoting locally owned, independent businesses.

Click here to read the Request for Proposals

http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/aboutus/sbnrfps/BUC-IP%20Research%20RFP.pdf

BUC Research Project RFP – Deadline to apply is April 9th

SBN is seeking a research consultant to conduct a thorough needs assessment of current and prospective participating businesses in Business United for Conservation (BUC), a new Industry Partnership, with an emphasis on workforce needs. This research must be completed by June 11, 2010.

How to Apply:
Proposal Due Date: Friday, April 9, 2010
Project Completion Date: Friday, June 11, 2010
We will prioritize applicants with extensive meeting facilitation, research, and design experience as well as companies that demonstrate their energetic commitment to this project for its short duration. As a membership organization, we give strong preference to qualified current member companies who bid on our projects.

Proposals must be submitted via e-mail to:
Kate Houstoun, Director of Green Economy Initiatives
E-mail: kate@sbnphi ladelphia.org
Phone: 215-922-7400 ext. 5#
No hard copies will be accepted.
No calls unless you have technical difficulties submitting your proposal.

Budget:
Proposed budgets should not exceed $20,000

Wed. April 7th, 6:30- 8:00
PHS- Council Room (100 N. 20th Street)

Many Tree Tenders groups are interested in doing programs for kids  either at schools or in after school programs, in their neighborhoods.

Over the years Tree Tenders has developed  a number of educational tools to promote a love an understanding of trees to kids. Join us for this quick workshop highlighting the programs that we have developed that you could borrow/copy and take to your neighborhood youth!

Please RSVP with names of those in your group attending  by April 6th.

RSVP to:

Mindy Maslin
Project Manager Tree Tenders
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
100 N. 20th St.
Phila. PA 19103
215-988-8844 phone
215-988-8810 fax
mmaslin@pennhort.org

Conference Call Series

Join Y.O.D.A. schools as they share their experiences over the last 3.5 years implementing service-learning projects focused on safety/disaster preparedness topics. Adult and youth presenters will share their program model and best practices for replication elsewhere. Time will be allotted for questions and answers.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 3:00pm EST hear from:

Valdosta High School from Valdosta, GA
Valdosta High School will showcase how their Y.O.D.A. – C.P.R. (Children Providing the Resources) service learning programs are bringing awareness to and preparing students, parents, teachers, and the community for the unexpected. We will also discuss how our programs help boost academics, improve attendance, and promote good citizenship skills through linking students’ experiences to the State performance standards, K-12 service learning standards and by providing students with new challenges and new skills.

Gorton High School from Yonkers, NY
Gorton High School will focus on the methodology of annually certifying over 300 individuals in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, 150 in babysitting safety, and 100 in disaster readiness all using student instructors in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Yonkers Office of Emergency Management. Discussion of other projects including assembling family emergency kits and a pet safety program will occur.

Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 10:00am EST hear from:

Blythewood High School from Blythewood, SC
Blythewood High School will center their discussion on the Crime Scene Investigation project conducted with health occupation students. Visual aids including video, photo and sound clips will accompany the presentation given by students and teachers involved in the project.

Cullman Center for At-Risk Education “Drop in for Success” Program from Cullman, AL
The Drop in for Success program’s presentation will focus on service-learning as an effective dropout prevention strategy. A program DVD will be shared and questions will be answered.

Calls will be moderated by Joan L. Liptrot, Executive Director of the Institute for Global Education & Service Learning and will last approximately 60 minutes.

To register, email jcote@igesl.org or call 215.945.8118

Youth Organized for Disaster Action (Y.O.D.A.) is a service-learning program that focuses on helping young people prepare their families, schools and communities for emergencies and disasters.  Supported by a Learn and Serve America grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Y.O.D.A. began as a project of the Institute for Global Education and Service Learning (IGESL) in collaboration with the New Jersey Commission for National and Community Service and the National Dropout Prevention Center.  Schools participating in the Y.O.D.A. program were located in rural, suburban and urban locations in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina.

The successful candidate should be skilled in the following areas:

• Grant writing
• Non-profit management
• Historic preservation
• Economic development
• Volunteer management
• Small business development
• Promotions
• Business recruitment and retention
• Cultivating private and public partnerships
• Strategic planning

This position allows the successful candidate a flexible work schedule to attend community events and evening meetings. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. To be considered for this position, please send your resume to michael@lansdownesfuture.org. Resumes must be submitted before April 12.

Contact: Mike Grant
Email: michael@lansdownesfuture.org
Web: http://lansdownesfuture.org/

Development Director, Travelers Aid Family Services of Philadelphia

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Development Director is responsible for the coordination and implementation of Travelers Aid Family Services of Philadelphia (TAFSP) development and marketing plan. The Development and Marketing Plan includes donor development, individual and publicity, and corporate giving, broad appeal annual giving, planned giving, community relations, and targeted marketing and events. TAFSP is a historic social service agency that assists homeless families in Philadelphia (see http://www.TAPhilly.org.)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Works with Board and the Resource Development Committee to develop short and long-term development goals for the agency and ensures consistent implementation of plan.
• Manages development budget and implements annual fundraising plan,
• Identifies new funding sources including major donors, businesses and corporations, and oversees the preparation of requests to these funders.
• Works in conjunction with the other staff on production and distribution of all development materials, including brochures, letters, inserts, invitations, annual reports, scripts for media and special events, etc.
• Oversees the gift acknowledgment, tracking and stewardship process.
• Oversees all fundraising campaigns, including board and staff fundraising efforts, direct mail, personal solicitations, phone solicitation efforts, payroll deduction, special events, planned giving and other strategies selected in the annual plan.
• Trains board members and staff members on development and marketing practices and principles.
• Reports and presents monthly progress to the Board of Directors.
• Recruits for and provides staffing support and coordination for the Resource Development Committee.
• Maintains written office procedures manual for development and marketing activities.
• Maintains electronic and hard copy filing system for donor information.
• Assists in developing and maintaining clear roles and relationships among agency and program fund development activities.
• Serves on the agency’s Management Team and participates in Program Directors meetings.

Read more at: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/npo/1657813607.html

Dear Friends,

I am excited to announce the launch of the new Embrace Your Legacy website, http://www.embraceyourlegacynow.com.

On the site, you will find information about my speeches and workshops for:

* Corporations and business associations
* Colleges and Universities
* Faith Based Communities
* Women’s Groups

And more!

You will also find information about starting a Legacy Club, where you can work together with friends, family members, and colleagues to address the issues that are most important to you.

My vision is that this website will become a forum where we can share ideas and strategies for living our legacies, creating projects for personal growth and social change, and discussing how we can develop cultures of caring- positive, supportive environments- in our homes, communities, and in the workplace.

I urge you to visit the site, connect on Facebook, and follow our Embrace Your Legacy Blog to share your own stories on how you are living your legacy. I’d love to hear your feedback on our first post, “Flaunt Your Humanity.”

Please join me on this journey of living your legacy, and living it NOW!

Warm regards,

Barbara

Click here to visit the site now: http://www.embraceyourlegacynow.com

Date:     Friday, May 14, 2010
Time:     8:00am – 11:00am
Location:     Shoemaker Campus 5301 Media Street Philadelphia, PA 19131

What is Mastery Charter’s Career Day?

Mastery Charter’s Annual Career Day is intended to extend the tremendous growth and learning of our internship students to the underclassmen. Career Day serves to expose our younger students to the multitude of career opportunities available and to educate them about the skills necessary for success. Guest panelists from 16 different industry categories will provide background and information about their lines of work, representing more than 75 diverse career options. In addition to attending these panels, each student may participate in a career development workshop led by Student Ambassadors. Student Ambassadors will also serve as facilitators of the panel discussions.

How can I get involved with Career Day?

We need industry representatives from all fields to serve as panelists and to speak about their educational background, career path, and field of work as well as answer questions from students about the professional world.

How will Career Day Work?

Panelists will participate in four 45-minute panel sessions with 4-5 other professionals in their industry category. Career Day will begin with a networking breakfast for all panelists in our cafeteria and then panelists will begin their series of panels. Each panel will be led by a student ambassador, who will ask each panelist to introduce themselves and talk briefly (2-3 minutes) about their educational and career background.

After each panelist has introduced him/herself, the student ambassador will facilitate a question-and-answer session, where students attending the panel will ask questions of the panelists. Panelists are invited to bring supporting materials (i.e. business cards, flyers, etc) but are not expected to do so.

What will I need to do?

We ask panelists to spend about 2-3 minutes at the start of each session explaining their current position, training and career backgrounds, and insight into the requirements for success in their fields. Our student ambassadors will lead each panel session. All panelists will be provided with materials prior to Career Day with suggestions for talking points. After all panelists have spoken, the floor will be opened up for questions from students. Roughly 30 students will attend each panel session.

Additionally, each panelist will be asked to provide a brief biographical paragraph for inclusion in the Career Day program.

What is the schedule for Career Day?

Career Day is Friday, May 14, 2010. The day for panelists will start with a networking breakfast from 8:00am-8:30am. All panelists will need to arrive by 8:30am and will be finished by 12:15pm. The four 45-minute periods will be separated by five minute exchange periods.

If you are interested in speaking on a panel to represent your industry, please contact: Lili McNally, Internship Coordinator at 267.307.0886 or lili.mcnally@masterycharter.org or

Nina Johnson, Internship Assistant at 215.518.0225 or nina.johnson@masterycharter.org

Please don’t hesitate to contact Lili or Nina with any questions or concerns. Thanks for your consideration!

Operations Associate, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

Description:
The operations associate will be part of the Economy League’s team focused on strategic initiatives, operations, development and communications, and will report to the deputy director for strategy and operations. His/her primary responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

* Supporting the development of the content for the Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange including background research, scheduling, speaker follow-up, developing speaker preparation materials;
* Providing logistical, outreach and staffing support for World Class Greater Philadelphia including scenario planning, working groups, and preparation for volunteer and staff leadership;
* Working with the deputy director and the executive director to develop the content for the Economy League’s quarterly Board of Directors meetings including speaker and moderator invitations, meeting preparation, etc.;
* Drafting written communications, talking points, and correspondence for executive director, deputy director, and volunteer leadership as appropriate; and
* Updating and expanding the content of the contact management database, as well as the board collaboration system.

Read more at: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/372308-93

Company:            Family Planning Council
Status:                Part-Time; Temporary
Relevant Work Experience:    2+ years
Educational Level:        Some college preferred
Location:            Philadelphia, PA  19102
Job Category:            Clerical, Administrative
Career Level:            Experienced
Salary Range:            $14.00 hour

Description:
Family Planning Council, a large, well-regarded not-for-profit human services agency in downtown Philadelphia, is seeking an Administrative Assistant.  This position will provide administrative support to the Director of Development.  Additionally, this position provides support with researching and identifying potential grant opportunities, and compiling all related materials to assure a complete application prior to submission. Note: This is a Part-time position with a minimum of 15 hours per week, and is a flexible work schedule.  This is a temporary position that will run through June 2010 (perfect for a student seeking flexible hours, and experience).

Primary job responsibilities include:
• Schedule appointments and meetings and compile related materials
• Provide support towards resolution of inquiries received by the Director
• Maintain Raiser’s Edge donor database
• Assist with logistics for fundraising events
• Coordinate direct mailing and resource development mailings
• Processing, acknowledgment, and tracking of all gifts
• Triage calls, visitors and information requests to appropriate staff
• Process development bills and invoices
• Place and process materials orders as requested
• Keep minutes of meetings

Soliciting Foundation Support:
• Compiles all documents related to grant proposals and reports and assures completeness prior to submission
• Supports communications with foundation representatives
• Provides day-to-day support to the Development function: maintains records of solicited foundations, submitted grants, and accepted/rejected status of active grants

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, problem solve, and work independently, and as well as collaboratively
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Raiser’s Edge, and web design (including online solicitation mechanisms and social networking tools)
• Exceptional oral, writing, proofreading and editing skills with the ability to digest complex concepts and distill them into clear, easily understandable documents
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• An aptitude to listen actively, take initiative, ask clarifying questions and take initiative, and takes directions well
• Commitment to the mission of the Family Planning Council

Education and Experience:
Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud Online Giving Portal
2-4 years administrative experience
Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
Prior experience in community health, social service or nonprofit preferred

The Council is on public transportation routes; supports flexible work schedules for employees and is a business casual dress environment.  No relocation available.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please email all resumes to fpcjobs@familyplanning.org or fax to 215-732-0916.

Company:            Family Planning Council
Status:                Full-Time; Employee
Relevant Work Experience:    2+ years
Educational Level:        Some College, Bachelors preferred
Location:            Philadelphia, PA  19102
Job Category:            Administrative
Career Level:            Experienced

Position Overview
Family Planning Council, a large, well-regarded not-for-profit human services agency in downtown Philadelphia, is seeking an Administrative Assistant.  This position will provide administrative support to the Administration and Human Resources departments. The successful candidate will be a self-directed and a team player who is highly organized, detail oriented, responsive to deadlines.  Primary job responsibilities include:
•    Administrative support for office services and Human Resources.
•    Ordering supplies, maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
•    Process and maintain invoices.
•    Coordinate meetings utilizing Microsoft Outlook.
•    Organize reports and related documents for mass mailings.
•    Electronic enrollment for employee benefits programs.
•    Manage the tracking of all deliveries.
•    Provide back up support to receptionist.

Requirements
•    Must have 2-4 years administrative experience.
•    Some college, Bachelors preferred
•    Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
•    Strong organizational and time management skills.
•    Computer Skills Required: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook and Internet (some experience with HRIS systems a +)
•    Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service focus.

The Council offers a comprehensive benefits package, effective at date of hire that includes medical, dental, retirement, life and disability insurance.  The Council is on public transportation routes; supports flexible work schedules for employees and is a business casual dress environment.  No relocation available.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please email all resumes to fpcjobs@familyplanning.org or fax to 215-732-0916.

General Description:
The Summer Supervisor is part of a seasonal team designed to provide citywide access to all youth interested in WorkReady Philadelphia summer programs. This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work nights and weekends. This is an exempt, seasonal position (April to August) with bi-weekly compensation at $1,200 to $1,500, based on qualifications; this position is not eligible for benefits.

Essential Functions:
• Plan, lead and evaluate youth internship program and assist in the delivery of city wide access to WorkReady Philadelphia summer youth programs
• Oversee youth enrollment sessions in accordance with applicable labor laws and practices
• Facilitate youth program referrals and matching to internships
• Coordinate and conduct youth enrollment sessions in accordance with applicable labor laws and practices
• Review quality of youth enrollment files
• Assess youth readiness for program referrals
• Coordinate and conduct weekly Professional development series for youth
• Manage/maintain filing system for youth and provider files
• Enter data files into proprietary database
• Troubleshoot issues in youth payroll
• Reconcile youth timesheets against payroll registers
• Embody excellent customer service into daily work
• Serve as an example of professionalism to youth
• Travel to worksites throughout the city of Philadelphia
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Operations Coordinator, and/or the COO

Read more at: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/372644-41

General Description:
The Employment Specialist is part of a seasonal team designed to provide citywide access to all youth interested in WorkReady Philadelphia summer programs. This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work nights and weekends from April to August.

Essential Functions:
• Support youth in WorkReady Philadelphia summer youth programs
• Conduct youth enrollment sessions in accordance with applicable labor laws and practices
• Assess youth readiness for program referrals
• Review the quality of youth enrollment files
• Enter data files into proprietary database
• Maintain filing system for youth and provider files
• Answer the WorkReady hotline / email, respond to inquiries and record statistics
• Troubleshoot issues in youth payroll
• Reconcile youth timesheets against payroll registers
• Conduct professional development for youth on WorkReadiness
• Embody and integrate excellent customer service into daily work
• Serve as an example of professionalism
• Travel to worksites throughout the City of Philadelphia
• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Coordinator, Director, and/or the COO

Read more at: http://www.idealist.org/en/job/372642-307

A new report from the National Council of Nonprofits, State Budget Crises: Ripping the Safety Net Held by Nonprofits, outlines how state and local government actions to cut program funding, withhold payments, and impose new fees and taxes threaten nonprofits struggling to meet growing demand while charitable giving declines.

The report calls  for state and local governments to  work more closely with nonprofits to direct basic human services.

To download the report, click here.

http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/sites/default/files/Special-Report-State-Budget-Crises-Ripping-the-Safety-Net-Held-by-Nonprofits.pdf

Fundraiser and author Andy Robinson will present a nonprofit technical assistance workshop focused on individual giving on Tuesday, April 20th at 9am at the Montgomery Auditorium at the Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street in Philadelphia.

Robinson says that most organizations work heroically to get their board members engaged in face to face fundraising with very mixed results.  He says that many groups tend to forget about the other ‘human resource’ available to them: their staff.

Using successful case studies, Andy will discuss ways to engage employees in cultivating, asking and thanking donors.

Fernando Chang-Muy, Esq., former Program Officer at the Philadelphia Foundation and a University of Pennsylvania Law Professor, will present a second workshop on Securing Gifts from Individuals beginning at about 11am.

This workshop will first provide a quick overview for a framework for organizational effectiveness and best practices.  Against this backdrop of four core nonprofit areas, Chang-Muy will discuss how resource development is an aspect of effectiveness and also a way of raising money.  He will then hone in on one source of revenue–getting funds, including major gifts, from individuals.

The workshops are free, but registration is required by clicking here.

http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Event/118535-193/c

BuildaBridge is looking for organization, shelter or transitional housing program with which it can partner to offer its drama-based financial management training.

The Money News Network, a program of BuildaBridge’s life skills department, teaches financial management through drama.  Participants enjoy interactive skits preformed by BuildaBridge actors, group discussions, and financial consulting that will aid in financial success.

For more information, click here.

http://whatmatters.uwde.org/buildabridgeflyer.doc

In partnership with Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, BTW informing change, and Leadership that Works, CompassPoint Nonprofit Services launched the Coaching and Philanthropy Project to assess and advance coaching as a strategy for building effective nonprofit organizations.

The CAP Project is a deep dive into learning about the nonprofit sector’s support for and use of coaching, something no one has examined to this extent before, and has resulted in freely available tools and resources on coaching.

Key findings from the project include that among the benefits of coaching for nonprofit leaders are finding a safe space for reflection, increased self-awareness, and higher levels of confidence.  Coaching was also found to have a ripple effect on organizations, leading to better leadership and management, smoother transitions, and stronger leadership teams.

The project also learned that many grantmakers and their partners have created successful systems for ensuring that coaching is delivering results. This includes connecting coaching to specific goals and outcomes for individuals and organizations.

Coaches with nonprofit experience, including those who served as executive directors or board members, are better prepared to help nonprofit leaders and organizations. There is a growing interest among nonprofit leaders and their funders in seeking “bridgers”-that is, coaches who bring both a deep understanding of the nonprofit context and deep knowledge of the core competencies and ethical guidelines of coaching.

The CAP Project has produced action guides for grantmakers, nonprofits, and coaches as well as an online took kit of supporting materials.  The tool kit includes an executive summary with highlights of the CAP Project, a coaching readiness questionnaire, a tool for selecting a nonprofit coach, types of coaching available for nonprofit leaders, competency guidelines for coaches who work with nonprofits, reports that describe how integrating coaching can enhance leadership and organizational capacity initiatives, and action guides.

To obtain a free toolkit, contact Kayte Connelly at Best Principled Solutions by emailing her at Kayte@bestprincipledsolutions.com