The week of
March 12, 2012
PHENND Events/Activities
New Report: University Student Volunteers in Pennsylvania Communities
University Student Volunteers in Pennsylvania Communities PHENND is pleased to announce the publication of a preliminary report, commissioned as part of a multi-step evaluation of the Scholars in...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Bullying Across the Lifespan
The Alumni Council presents A call to action for thought and service leaders in social policy and social work practice Time/Date/Location 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Thursday, March 29, 2012, Houston Hall,...
Food Marketing: Creating More Demand for Healthy Foods
Friday March 30 10:00am-12:00pm- “Food Marketing: Creating More Demand for Healthy Foods” Get Healthy Philly is co-convening the next meeting of the Greater Philadelphia Food System...
Legs Against Arms 5K Run/Walk
Legs Against Arms 5K Run/Walk is just around the corner! Join PSR on April 29, 2012 for our Sixth Annual run to end the epidemic of youth violence in Philadelphia and honor lives lost to violence....
Urban Agriculture and Food Systems Planning
DVRPC’s Municipal Outreach Program Join DVRPC and our partner organizations for a series of free events related to land use and planning. DVRPC has purchased a series of American Planning...
Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute
The Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute: If you want to participate in a program that attracts other highly talented and committed leaders who are eager to take their organizations to the next...
Surveys 101
APRIL OSTRC ACADEMY SESSION: “SURVEYS 101” Surveys can help determine staff needs, measure the impact of professional development, and provide evidence of success to administrators,...
Film Screening: Life and Debt
Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative Movie Night Movie night is a way for AUNI youth to bring a discussion to their community around food justice, social justice and current trends. At the end of each...
Too Important to Fail Parent Education Summit
Tavis Smiley Foundation Presents: Too Important to Fail Parent Education Summit Learn to Be a Champion for Your Child’s Education PARENT EDUCATION SUMMIT Join the TAVIS SMILEY FOUNDATION and...
EducationWorks Champions for Children
Champions for Children EducationWorks invites you to support the children! EducationWorks is committed to enabling inner city youth break the cycle of poverty through education. Our commitment does...
Conference on Urban Aging
Annual conference focuses on ‘urban aging’ Three models of Aging in Community will be presented at Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s 2012 M. Powell Lawton Conference on Urban Aging on...
Forum Theatre Summer Intensive
Gas & Electric Arts Announces our annual FORUM THEATRE SUMMER INTENSIVE June 20-23, 2012 – Philadelphia A 4-day training to empower you to spring into action in your community! Educators •...
Philadelphia Nonprofit & Government Career Fair
The Philadelphia Nonprofit & Government Career Fair, a special Employer Workshop and an exclusive Networking Reception for Small and Mid-Sized Employers. Saint Joseph’s University, March...
The Philadelphia Advantage
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Campus Philly and Peirce College will present “The Philadelphia Advantage.” This marketing panel discussion and networking event will inform attendees on the...
Blueprint for a Documentary
Scribe Video Center offers course in developing documentary projects Scribe Video Center is offering Blueprint for a Documentary, a series of 5 workshops starting on April 2nd and taught by Scribe...
New Resources
Graduation Pledge Alliance
GRADUATION PLEDGE ALLIANCE (GPA) The Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility: “I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any...
Pencils Down: Rethinking High-Stakes Testing and Accountability in Public Schools
Pencils Down: Rethinking High-Stakes Testing and Accountability in Public Schools Edited by Wayne Au and Melissa Bollow Tempel This powerful collection from the groundbreaking Rethinking Schools...
Campus Vote Project
I am a staff attorney at the Fair Elections Legal Network (FELN) and the organization’s coordinator for Campus Vote Project (CVP). FELN is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to...
Innovations in Community Impact
Happy winter! We are pleased to bring you our Winter 2012 edition of the Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal (PSIJ), titled “Innovations in Community Impact.” As you will read about...
MetLife Survey of the American Teacher
Breaking point The 28th Annual MetLife Survey of the American Teacher reports the past two years have seen a significant decline in teachers’ satisfaction with their profession, a decrease of...
materials from Pennsylvania Budget Summit
Pennsylvania Budget Summit Materials, including PowerPoint presentations, videos and other resources from the Pennsylvania Budget Summit sponsored by the nonpartisan Pennsylvania Budget and Policy...
Impact of State Budget on City Services
Impact of State Budget on City Services This presentation was made by city officials to outline the impact of state budget cuts on city services in Philadelphia....
Academic Achievement Gap Between Rich and Poor
The Academic Achievement Gap Between Rich and Poor This Stanford University study analyzes growth in income inequality and the “income achievement gap” in test scores of children in high-...
New Report: Building Energy Efficiency in Philadelphia
MOS and SBN Release Building Energy Efficiency in Philadelphia Report In February, the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia released...
Central Library reopens Philbrick Hall, opens new Teen Center
[posted from United Way’s What Matters newsletter] Central Library reopens Philbrick Hall, opens new Teen Center After nine months of restoration work, Philbrick Hall at the Parkway Central...
New website: sheltr.org
Search engine helps homeless find food, shelter is a new online search engine offering information on where to get emergency food and shelter in Philadelphia. In many cities, there is no centralized...
Regional Resilience: Policy, Research, and Practice
Evidence Matters Features Regional Resilience: Policy, Research, and Practice The latest issue of Evidence Matters: Transforming Knowledge into Housing and Community Development Policy (Winter 2012),...
Partnerships Classifieds
Farm Education Summer Internship, Longview Center for Agriculture
Greener Partners | 3215 Stump Hall Road, Collegeville, PA 19426 | Farm Education Summer Internships, Longview Center for Agriculture – Collegeville, PA Internship Overview: Greener Partners’...
Farm Education Summer Internships, Hillside Farm
Greener Partners | 3215 Stump Hall Road, Collegeville, PA 19426 | Farm Education Summer Internships Hillside Farm Media, PA Internship Overview Greener Partners’ Farm Education Internships provide...
volunteers needed, Easter meals distribution
The Liberti Churches, in celebration of Easter this year are raising money for 3 wells to be built through a partnership in Southern Sudan and giving away 1000 meals to families in need in these...
Summer Intern Positions, Research for Action
Research, Tech and Communications Summer Intern Positions at Research for Action RFA is looking for both undergraduate and graduate level interns this summer to help on a variety of projects. We are...
volunteers needed, Philadelphia Science Festival
Philadelphia Science Festival VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES April 20 – 29, 2012 PRE-FESTIVAL SUPPORT (Dates & Times TBA) Volunteer assistance will be needed before the Festival begins to support a...
volunteers needed, Voter ID Education Campaign
Pennsylvania’s rules impacting your rights as voters are about to change dramatically. On March 7, the state Senate approved legislation that will require all voters to present photo identification...
5th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup
Join the 5th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup April 14 The City of Philadelphia is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Philly Spring Cleanup will be held Saturday, April 14, 2012 (rain date, Saturday,...
volunteers needed, Delaware County Literacy Council
Volunteer tutors needed in Delco as waiting list grows Delaware County Literacy Council is asking Delaware County residents to make a difference in the community by becoming a volunteer literacy...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
International Center for Service-Learning in Teacher Education Conference
The International Center for Service-Learning in Teacher Education (ICSLTE) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our June 21-23, 2012 Conference, Conversations that Matter III:...
2012 Annual Conference on Financial Education
2012 Annual Conference on Financial Education Customize Your Learning Experience For the first time in its history, the Annual Conference on Financial Education will feature three concurrent session...
The Federal Reserve in the 21st Century
The Federal Reserve in the 21st Century March 19 and 20, 2012 Federal Reserve Bank of New York 33 Liberty Street, New York, New York Highlights of our premier event for two- and four-year college...
Left Forum 2012
The Left Forum 2012 March 16 – 18, 2012, New York City The Left Forum 2012, “Occupy the System: Confronting Global Capitalism,” will be held at Pace University and will examine the...
Call for Presenters: 2012 Safe Schools Conference
2012 Safe Schools Conference set for Harrisburg in May The 2012 Safe Schools Conference will be held on May 8-9 at the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel. The Center for Safe Schools, in partnership with the...
Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations Annual Conference
Registration opens for PANO annual conference The 17th annual conference and membership meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations will be held on April 16th and 17th at the...
Grant Opportunities
Organizational Culture & Characteristics in Fostering Diversity in Philanthropy
Research Proposals Invited on the Role of Organizational Culture & Characteristics in Fostering Diversity in Philanthropy Deadline: April 2, 2012 The D5 Coalition, a five-year effort to increase...
Health Center Initiative
Horizon Foundation for New Jersey Accepting Applications for Health Center Initiative Phase 2 Deadline: March 15, 2012 The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey has launched Phase 2 of its Health Center...
Acquisition, Interpretation, and Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Practice
William T. Grant Foundation Announces Request for Research Proposals on Understanding the Acquisition, Interpretation, and Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Practice Posted on March 1, 2012...
American Honda Foundation: Grants for Education
American Honda Foundation: Grants for Education The American Honda Foundation makes grants to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, trade schools, and other youth-focused nonprofit organizations for...
Target: Arts and Culture in Schools Grants
Target: Arts and Culture in Schools Grants Target Arts and Culture in Schools Grants help schools and nonprofits to bring arts and cultural experiences directly to K-12 students. These programs must...
Target: Early Childhood Reading Grants
Target: Early Childhood Reading Grants Target Early Childhood Reading Grants promote a love of reading and encourages young children to read together with their families by supporting programs such...
Stormwater Management Incentives Program (SMIP)
PWD Offers Stormwater Funding, Rain Barrel Workshop The Philadelphia Water Department is currently offering a variety of programs to assist property owners who desire to build green stormwater...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Director of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs, West Chester University
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY of Pennsylvania Director of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs (SUA 3) Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its student success and diversity....
HR Manager, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
HR Manager, Congreso de Latinos Unidos This position is responsible for leading Human Resources operations aligned with Congreso’s mission, values, and service strategies. Requires at least five...
Part time Site Coordinator, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Part time Site Coordinator, Congreso de Latinos Unidos The Site Coordinator is responsible for the administration, coordination and supervision of Group facilitators, on site Interns and the Safety...
Out of School Time Manager, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Out of School Time Manager, Congreso de Latinos Unidos The Out of School Time Manager will be supervised by the Deputy Vice President of Children and Youth Services and will be responsible for the...
Clinical Director, Pathways To Housing
Clinical Director, Pathways To Housing Inc. – PA Posted on: February 22, 2012 The Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the daily management of the ACT team program operations and...
Peer Facilitator, Project H.O.M.E.
Peer Facilitator, Project Posted on: February 23, 2012 Job Title:Peer Facilitator DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Position Overview: The Peer Facilitator (PF) will co-facilitate Wellness...
Grant Writer, Variety
Grant Writer (Full Time Position), Variety Posted on: February 27, 2012 JOB OPENING! Variety – The Children’s Charity is seeking a full time Grant Writer. Variety – The Children’s...
Project Associate, Entrepreneur Works
Project Associate, Entrepreneur Works Posted on: March 1, 2012 POSITION SUMMARY Entrepreneur Works is a private non-profit organization with a mission to cultivate and promote successful...
Associate Director of Development, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
Associate Director of Development, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Posted on: March 1, 2012 Position Description: The Associate Director of Development, reporting to the Director of...
Pt-time Volunteer Coordinator, Dress for Success Philadelphia
Volunteer Coordinator (Part-time), Dress for Success Philadelphia Posted on: February 28, 2012 The Volunteer Coordinator at Dress for Success Philadelphia holds a key position created to recruit and...
Family Advocate, Lutheran Settlement House
Family Advocate, Lutheran Settlement House Posted on: February 28, 2012 Lutheran Settlement House is a non-profit community based social service organization that serves over 14,000 women, men, and...
Education Garden Summer Internship, Longview Center for Agriculture
Greener Partners | 3215 Stump Hall Road, Collegeville, PA 19426 | Education Garden Summer Internship, Longview Center for Agriculture – Collegeville, PA Internship Overview Greener Partners’...
Miscellaneous
Give Kids Sight Day
Give Kids Sight Day Free Eye Check. Free Glasses. PCCY’s day of free vision screenings takes place on Saturday, April 14, 2012 @ 8:00am to 4:00pm @ Wills Eye Institute, 9th & Walnut...
Real Food Field Organizer Fellowship
The Get Real! Campaign is fueled entirely by student activists and young food justice organizers. And we want you to join the team: If you are a college senior or recent grad with a fire for...
Computer Classes
Turning the TIDE, an outreach ministry of Taylor Tabernacle opening registration for Spring 2012 Computer Classes! During this course, participants will learn how to access and use a personal...
Confidential Rapid HIV Testing
Get plugged into the 4T Network at Turning the TIDE! What is the “4T Network”? 4T stands for: 1) Take A Stand! 2 )Take A Test! 3) Take Information! 4) Talk To Others! Turning the TIDE...
Family-School-Community Partnerships 2.0
Webinar on effective family-school-community partnerships set The National Education Association will host a webinar on March 29th at 4pm to explore its new study, Family-School-Community...
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