The week of

June 18, 2012

Other Local Events and Workshops

Digital Family Summit

Take your family to digital camp! The Digital Family Summit is the first-of-its-kind event for teen social media enthusiasts and their families: June 29-July 1 in Philadelphia. Teens, tweens and...

Connecting Coffee Nonprofit Networking Event

Connecting Coffee offers nonprofit networking Connecting Coffee is a networking event for nonprofit professionals that offers small group discussions that focus on connections and solutions. ...

New Beginnings Nonprofit Incubator Program Management Workshop Series

RHD incubator offers program management series for nonprofits The New Beginnings Nonprofit Incubator, a program of Resources for Human Development, will present a series of monthly workshops in...

My Life, My Future Teen Conference

10th annual teen conference set for June 28th This year marks the 10th anniversary of Youth Service’s My Life, My Future Teen Conference, which aims to encourage, enlighten and empower youth...

Evening of Philanthropy and Fun

Spruce Foundation set to announce new initiatives The Spruce Foundation is launching another year of activities on June 28th with an Evening of Philanthropy and Fun as it rolls out its priorities for...

Continuums of Service Conference

Save This Date: April 24-26, 2013 Continuums of Service Conference Portland, Oregon We are excited to invite you to join us April 24-26, 2013 for the 16th annual Continuums of Service Conference in...

Weekend retreat for Childcare providers

Childspace plans weekend for networking, training Childspace CDI is sponsoring a weekend retreat for childcare providers for networking, food, fun and professional development training on Friday and...

Black Male Engagement networking event

BME sets ‘Avenging Philadelphia’ event The Black Male Engagement Philly Network will present a networking event, Avenging Philadelphia, on Friday, June 22nd from 5:30-7pm.  The event...

Be Safe: Information and Resources for Protection from Financial, Emotional, and Physical Abuse,

Journey’s Way sets workshop on safety of older adults Journey’s Way will sponsor a seminar, Be Safe: Information and Resources for Protection from Financial, Emotional, and Physical...

21st Century Educator Externship

If You Act NOW You Can Do Something REALLY EXCITING this Summer! The 21st Century Educator Externship ·         Unique Chance to Experience One of the 21st Century Workplaces Where Your...

Release of 2012 Giving USA Annual Report

NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT ROBERT EVANS TO PRESENT ON “STATE OF GIVING” EHL Consulting Group and others sponsor breakfast discussion at the exclusive Union League on the state of charitable...

New Resources

What government and communities should do to support kinship families

Supporting Kinship Families This report from the Casey Foundation provides an overview of kinship care; its positive impact on the children, state agencies, and society; and policy recommendations to...

Transforming America’s Primary Education System for the 21st Century

Transforming Primary Education This report, from the Foundation for Child Development, highlights, in slides, the need to transform early childhood education; evidence of the effectiveness of a...

Welfare Reform: What Have We Learned in Fifteen Years

Welfare reform: What has been learned? This report funded by the Casey Foundation synthesizes findings about the impact of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program on caseloads and family...

America’s Least Fairly Funded School Districts

The biggest losers As an accompaniment to School Finance 101’s upcoming annual report on school funding fairness, Bruce Baker identifies some of the country’s least fairly funded districts,...

Creating a Comprehensive System for Evaluating Teaching

Toward a comprehensive system A new report from Stanford University conceives of an integrated system that evaluates teachers and provides professional support along the teaching-career continuum,...

Partnerships Classifieds

volunteers needed, Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia

PILCOP seeks volunteer staffers The Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia is looking for volunteers to help with communications and event coordination.  Click on the links for more details....

low-cost refurbished computers for your org

Vanguard Gives Back has partnered with the Computers for Schools program at PC Rebuilders and Recyclers (PCRR) to collect donated computers and related equipment and restore them for schools and...

volunteer, Night Market Washington Avenue

Thank you to the wonderful group of volunteers who came out for Night Market Northern Liberties on May 24th! It was an amazing success! We’re busy gearing up for Night Market Washington Ave. on...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Developing Institutional Strategies for Rewarding Engaged Scholarship in Promotion and Tenure

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Moving Us Forward: Developing Institutional Strategies for Rewarding Engaged Scholarship in Promotion and Tenure Pre-­Conference Institute for Teams. October 11, 2012. Dartmouth...

Grant Opportunities

America’s Great Outdoors: Landscape Stewardship Program

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Seeks Proposals for America’s Great Outdoors: Landscape Stewardship Program Deadline: July 31, 2012 The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, in...

State Farm Good Neighbor Student Achievement Grants

Applications Invited for State Farm Good Neighbor Student Achievement Grants Deadline: July 31, 2012 State Farm and Youth Service America are offering grants of up to $1,500 for programs that enhance...

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Bank of America Charitable Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals From Nonprofits Addressing Local Workforce Development and Education Needs Deadline: July 2, 2012 The Bank of America Charitable Foundation...

Open Meadows Foundation: Grants for Women and Girls

Open Meadows Foundation: Grants for Women and Girls The Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls. It funds projects that reflect...

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls

Chesco fund seeking girls for advisory board The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls will be accepting applications for its ninth cycle of the By Girls, For Girls program. The Fund is looking for...

NBCUniversal nonprofit innovation challenge

NBCUniversal launches nonprofit innovation challenge The NBCUniversal Foundation is partnering with NBC Philadelphia to create 21st Century Solutions, a local grant challenge for nonprofit...

IBX Game Changers Challenge: Enhancing health and wellness through innovation

Do you have an idea that you think could really impact the health of the Greater Philadelphia region?  Are you trying to start a company or develop a product that will contribute to the health of...

Increase Healthcare Access and Inclusion of Children With Disabilities

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Offers Support for Programs to Increase Healthcare Access and Inclusion of Children With Disabilities Deadline: June 29, 2012 (Letter of Inquiry) The CVS Caremark...

Imagination Playground in a Cart Grants

Disney and KaBOOM! Offer Imagination Playground in a Cart Grants Deadline: July 20, 2012 With support from Disney’s Magic of Healthy Living program, KaBOOM! is offering “playground in a...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Program Analyst, FINANTA

Get hands-on experience with FINANTA by analyzing the impact of our lending programs. Help identify new opportunities to support small businesses in Philadelphia! The Program Analyst will be...

Development and Outreach Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA, Mill Creek Farm

Position: Development and Outreach Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA Organization: A Little Taste of Everything – The Mill Creek Farm, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Mandatory Pre-Service Orientation:...

various VISTA positions, Pathways PA

AmeriCorps* VISTA Volunteers Veterans/Underserved Financial Education The VISTA member will play an essential role in our financial literacy program, which provides financial education and public...

IRS looking to hire veterans

The IRS is looking to bring on Veterans who are eligible for VRA, 30% or more, Schedule A and VEOA for the following entry level positions: Revenue Agent (Degree which includes 26-30 hours of...

Admissions Manager, City Year

Admissions Manager, City Year Posted on: June 5, 2012 Organization’s Mission and Goals City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools to help keep...

Program Director, City Year

Program Director, City Year Posted on: June 5, 2012 Organization’s Mission and Goals City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools to help keep...

Program Manager, City Year

Program Manager, City Year Posted on: June 5, 2012 Organization’s Mission and Goals City Year is an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools to help keep students...

Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, Back On My Feet

Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, Back On My Feet Posted on: June 7, 2012 About Back on My Feet Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to creating...

Office/Human Resources Associate, Maternity Care Coalition

Office/Human Resources Associate, Maternity Care Coalition Posted on: June 7, 2012 Maternity Care Coalition, a dynamic $8M nonprofit, works to improve maternal/child health and well-being. We are...

Housing Counselor/Educator, Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania

Housing Counselor/Educator, Affordable Housing Centers of Pennsylvania Posted on: June 7, 2012 Non-Profit housing counseling agency seeks motivated person, who can help people become homeowners and...

Director of Development and Marketing, EducationWorks

DIRECTOR of DEVELOPMENT and MARKETING EducationWorks is a not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive support for economically disadvantaged communities in Philadelphia, Chester, PA; and...

Development Officer, Major & Special Gifts, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Development Officer, Major & Special Gifts (Fundraiser), United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Posted on: May 31, 2012 The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s mission is to harness,...

Project Manager, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

POSITION DESCRIPTION PROJECT MANAGER ECONOMY LEAGUE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA The Economy League of Greater Philadelphia is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring the...

Media & Communications Organizer, Philadelphia Student Union

Media & Communications Organizer The Philadelphia Student Union (PSU) is a community based youth organizing and leadership development organization led by high school aged youth with adult...

Teen Program Manager, Honickman Learning Center

Job Posting The Teen Program Manager will oversee the continued development, implementation, and evaluation of programs geared towards raising the academic, technology, college-readiness and...

Energy Analyst, Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities

MOTU Seeks Energy Analyst The Mayor’s Office of Transportation and Utilities, which houses the Energy Office for the City of Philadelphia, is looking for an Energy Analyst to join their team. The...

Miscellaneous

Motivos Summer Media Camp

Motivos™ bilingual magazine presents Summer Media Camp! Space is limited! Sign up now! July 9th-August 3rd 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM Edison High School Camp Details: • Create a multi-media project! •...

Race to the Top-District Applications: Planning for Partnerships

Race to the Top-District Applications: Planning for Partnerships Webinar June 21, 2012 11am-Noon (Eastern) REGISTER NOW &user_id= The Department of Education’s new Race to the Top-District...

Give Kids a Smile Day

WHAT:               “Give Kids a Smile” Day – Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Dentists across the city will be providing free dental care to Philadelphia children on “Give Kids a...

10th Annual Campus Sustainability Day

Plan an Event! 10th Annual Campus Sustainability Day is October 24, 2012 AASHE is pleased to work with several partner organizations to support Campus Sustainability Day 2012. With the theme,...


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