The week of
October 08, 2012
Other Local Events and Workshops
Film and disucssion: Brooklyn Castle
The City’s Project Team Building an OST System of Systems is pleased to invite you to the Philadelphia Premiere of Brooklyn Castle, a compelling documentary about the power of chess and the...
Focus on Strategic Initiatives
Penn Liberty Bank presents nonprofit forum Penn Liberty Bank will present a forum for nonprofits, Focus on Strategic Initiatives, on Thursday, October 25th from 3-6:30pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel,...
Speed Consulting for nonprofits
LaSalle offers free speed consulting in Bucks County Is there a nagging issue that you’ve been wrestling with that you know could be tackled with an immediate discussion with a nonprofit...
The New Normal: A Community Conversation
N. Penn Foundation holds nonprofit forum The North Penn Community Health Foundation will sponsor The New Normal: A Community Conversation, on Thursday, October 25th from 8:30am to noon at the Blue...
Criminalization of HIV in Our Own Backyards
Forum to discuss criminalization of HIV disease The HIV Prevention Justice Alliance, the USA Positive Women’s Network and the Positive Justice Project will sponsor Criminalization of HIV in Our...
Attaching Youth to Education Using Cognitive Behavioral Skills
ECS, ACT plan lecture on improving outcomes for at-risk youth Episcopal Community Services and the Academy of Cognitive Therapy will present Attaching Youth to Education Using Cognitive Behavioral...
Igniting STEM Learning: Inspired Efforts of Teachers
Drexel University presents Critical Conversations in Urban Education [ Igniting STEM Learning: Inspired Efforts of Teachers ] Monday, October 22, 2012 | 6 to 8 Montgomery Auditorium At the Free...
Design on the Delaware 2012
AIA Philadelphia | Design on the Delaware 2012 November 14, 15, 16, 2012. Sheraton Philadelphia City Downtown Hotel, 17th and Race Streets. This collaborative conference examining the issues and...
A Sense of Place: Weaving Neighborhood Fabric Back Together
Preservation Alliance | A Sense of Place: Weaving Neighborhood Fabric Back Together Friday, October 12. 8:30am – 3:30pm. Temple University Student Faculty Center, 3340 N. Broad Street, 2nd Floor....
Keeping the Promise of Early Childhood Education
Join Us for Arcadia University’s School of Education Fall 2012 Colloquium “Keeping the Promise of Early Childhood Education: Putting Into Practice What We Know” Thursday, November 1...
Community Impact Training Institute Fall 2012 & Winter 2013
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, in partnership with the Philadelphia Out-of-School Time Professional Development Project, is pleased to release its Community Impact...
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society: PHeaSt
Buy Your Tickets for PHeaSt! Friday, October 19, 7–10 pm The Navy Yard PHeaSt is a first-annual Pennsylvania Horticultural Society fundraising event that pairs Philadelphia’s exceptional culinary...
EduCon 2.5
EduCon January 25-27, 2013 in Philadelphia What’s EduCon? “Educon is both a conversation and a conference.” It is an innovation conference where we can come together, both in...
District-wide Summit for School Advisory Councils
In 2012-2013 Academic Year all of the District’s Full Autonomy Schools will be forming School Advisory Councils (please follow the link to open the list of schools.) If you are interested in...
Voluntary School Transfer Process Workshop
The School District of Philadelphia Office of Parent, Family and Community Services Voluntary School Transfer Process Workshop Contact person: call Justina Bigelow @215-400-6382 or visit to...
The Effects of Concentrated Poverty on Schools
Join the Discussion! The Effects of Concentrated Poverty on Schools Friday, October 19th 1 – 3pm The United Way Building 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 Featured Speaker:...
Intensive Medical Interpreting Training
BRIDGING THE GAP Intensive Medical Interpreting Training Application and level testing deadline is November 2nd. The 40 hour course will take place on November 30th, December 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th...
New Resources
Lifting Latinos Up By Their “Rootstraps”
Lifting Latinos Up By Their “Rootstraps:” Moving Beyond Trauma Through A Healing‐Informed Framework for Latino Boys and Men This report emphasizes the need for La Cultura Cura, or healing...
Campus Philly Fall Internship Fair
Campus Philly plans fall online internship fair Campus Philly is recruiting employers and organizations for its Fall Online Internship Fair from October 29th to November 2nd. Talent from more than 25...
New Book: Designed for Habitat
Designed for Habitat The Community Design Collaborative and WRT are featured in a new book by David Hinson and Justin Miller about collaborations with Habitat for Humanity. Hinson and Miller present...
America’s Tomorrow Newsletter
Welcome to Our America’s Tomorrow Newsletter! &msource=ESGM20121002 Welcome to the inaugural issue of America’s Tomorrow. This new PolicyLink e-newsletter will lift up bold,...
City Leadership to Promote Black Male Achievement
The YEF Institute has published a new municipal action guide that highlights potential strategies and promising city approaches for reducing the persistent disparities between black males and their...
Curriculum Resource for Service-Learning and Sustainability
DEAL FOR K-12, Higher Education, and Community Based Education Programs Curriculum Planning l Professional Development l Program Enhancement THE COMPLETE CURRICULUM RESOURCE for SERVICE-LEARNING and...
Financial Capability Institute (FCI) for nonprofits
CFSI Launches New Resource for Nonprofits CFSI is pleased to announce the launch of the Financial Capability Institute (FCI) website, What is FCI? FCI is an interactive web tool designed to help...
New Report: Adult Obesity Rates Climbing
New Report Finds Adult Obesity Rates Could Exceed 60 Percent in 13 States by 2030 Related health care costs could climb by more than 20 percent in nine states. The number of obese adults, along with...
Deepening Segregation and Challenges in Education
More separate, less equal In its latest analysis of segregation trends in public schools, the Civil Rights Project has released three new studies showing persistent increases in segregation by race...
50 State Report: Public Education and Black Males
We can’t wait 50 years A new report from the Schott Foundation finds that only 52 percent of black male and 58 percent of Latino male ninth-graders graduate from high school in four years,...
New Book: Fair and Affordable Housing in the US
[posted from Comm-Org list] From: Robert Silverman <rms35@> FAIR AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE : TRENDS, OUTCOMES, FUTURE DIRECTIONS EDITED BY ROBERT MARK SILVERMAN AND KELLY L. PATTERSON fair...
Partnerships Classifieds
volunteers needed, MontCo Meals on Wheels
Montco Meals on Wheels volunteers needed Volunteers are needed for Boomer U’s Meals on Wheels program serving Ambler, Glenside and Norristown. The volunteer opportunity involves two hours one...
Make a Difference Day
Make a Difference Day is nation’s largest volunteer event For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine and Points of Light have joined together to sponsor Make A Difference Day, the largest...
Volunteers Needed, The Lenfest Center
Volunteers Needed, The Lenfest Center The Lenfest Center is a community center that offers academic, arts and athletic after school programming for youth, ages 5 – 18, in the Hunting Park...
Get Involved in Plant One Million
Get Involved in Plant One Million! Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 9–11 Various Locations Help make our region healthier and more beautiful by planting trees! The PHS Plant One Million...
Volunteers needed, BuildaBridge
For the 2012-2013 year, BuildaBridge will be offering three training sessions. All those interested in working with BuildaBridge as either a volunteer, Artist on Call, or intern must attend one of...
volunteer interviewers needed, KIPP-West Philadelphia
KIPP West, a 5th-8th grade charter school in West Philadelphia, is looking for volunteers on Friday, October 12th (9:40-10:50AM) and Monday, October 15th (3:00-4:15PM) to interview students. Students...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Annual Conference on Financial Education
Annual Conference on Financial Education April 3-5, 2013 Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL About the Conference The Annual Conference on Financial Education promotes the effective delivery...
Call for proposals: Canadian University Partnership Conference
Proposals due November 15 for CU Expo! The Canadian-led international conference on community-university partnerships conference CU Expo takes place June 12-15, 2013 in Corner Brook, Newfoundland....
Co-Teaching Train the Trainer Workshop
Co-Teaching Train the Trainer Workshop Do you have an interest in the co-teaching model of student teaching? We wanted to let you know that we will be holding a co-teaching train the trainer workshop...
Call for Proposals: Toward Sustainable Foodscapes and Landscapes
Call for Participation Due Date February 1, 2013 Joint annual meetings of the Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society (AFHVS) Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS) Society for...
Grant Opportunities
Case Foundation Finding Fearless Campaign
Case Foundation seeks social innovators The Case Foundation has launched the Finding Fearless Campaign “to recognize, reward and inspire unsung community innovators with bold solutions. As part...
Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program
SDAT Communities The Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program brings together multidisciplinary teams of professionals from across the country to provide a road map for communities seeking...
Financial Capability Innovation Fund II
Financial Capability Innovation Fund II: Open and Accepting Proposals Last month, CFSI launched the Financial Capability Innovation Fund II. The Fund is part of CFSI’s ongoing efforts to...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Community Education Outreach VISTA, I-LEAD
Community Education Outreach I-LEAD I-LEAD, Inc. organized and leads the Collaborative for Community Creativity (C3), a collaborative of community based organizations and institutions of higher...
Director of Finance and Administration, Public Interest Law Center of Phila
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER OF PHILADELPHIA—Director of Finance and Administration Position Available Immediately The Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia, a nationally-renowned public...
Events Manager, City Year
Events Manager, City Year Posted on: September 20, 2012 Organization’s Mission and Goals City Year was founded in 1988 on the belief that young people can change the world. The organization unites...
Project Coordinator, Benefits Data Trust
Project Coordinator, Benefits Data Trust Posted on: September 20, 2012 Benefits Data Trust (BDT), a not-for-profit organization located in center city Philadelphia, has an outstanding opportunity for...
Executive Director, Wings for Success
Executive Director Position Want to make a positive impact on your community while shaping the future of an organization? Join a small and growing Chester County nonprofit currently seeking an...
Coordinator of Academic Services, Philadelphia Futures
Coordinator of Academic Services, Philadelphia Futures Posted on: September 21, 2012 Philadelphia Futures provides low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and...
Assistant Director of Development, Philadelphia Futures
Assistant Director of Development, Philadelphia Futures Posted on: September 21, 2012 Philadelphia Futures, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the educational opportunities for low...
Membership and Administrative Manager, Awbury Arboretum Association
Membership and Administrative Manager, Awbury Arboretum Association Posted on: September 21, 2012 Awbury Arboretum is looking for someone who likes being a central figure in the management and...
Program Manager, Kate’s Place, Project H.O.M.E.
Program Manager, Kate’s Place, Project Posted on: September 21, 2012 Program Manager – Kate’s Place The Program Manager is responsible for the creation of a caring, supportive...
Community Relations Specialist, New Kensington CDC
Community Relations Specialist, New Kensington Community Development Corporation Posted on: September 24, 2012 JOB DESCRIPTION Community Relations Specialist Function: Provide advocacy and community...
Teaching Artist, Art Sanctuary
A Collaborative Initiative with: Art Sanctuary and Opera Company of Philadelphia Hip H’opera Project Overview Originally launched in 2007, Hip H’opera is a collaborative program between Art...
Storytellers, Art Sanctuary
Mission Statement Art Sanctuary, founded in North Philadelphia, is a literary and performing arts organization. Its mission is to use the power of black art to transform individuals, unite groups of...
Director of Development, Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia
Director of Development, Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Posted on: September 26, 2012 Director of Development needed in Center City Philadelphia Grant writing experience a must No phone Calls...
IT/Computer Resource Coordinator (AmeriCorps), YouthBuild Philadelphia
IT/Computer Resource Coordinator (AmeriCorps), YouthBuild Philadelphia Posted on: September 26, 2012 12-month AmeriCorps Member (October 8, 2012 to October 7, 2013): IT/Computer Resource Coordinator...
teachers needed, Widener Extended Learning Opportunity
Get it right – Extended Learning Opportunity School is in and after school programs are gearing up. The new phrases for after school programs are Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) or...
Supervisor, Case Manager, People’s Emergency Center
Supervisor, Case Manager Background Founded in 1972, PEC is a comprehensive homeless services provider and experienced nonprofit community development agency based in West Philadelphia. The...
Coordinator of Internships and Industry Pipelines, Philadelphia Academies, Inc.
Philadelphia Academies, Inc. Position Description Position: Coordinator of Internships and Industry Pipelines Reports To: Manager Internships and Industry Pipelines Primary...
Program Intern, Philadelphia Dining Cards
Program Intern, Philadelphia Dining Cards Philadelphia, PA Posted September 17, 2012 Description: The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia is looking for a Graduate student to launch...
Graduation Coach Campaign Manager, City of Phila Office of Education
Job Opportunity Graduation Coach Campaign Manager Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s Office of Education The Graduation Coach Campaign Director manages all aspects of the Graduation Coach Campaign, a...
Community Greening and Education, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
COMMUNITY GREENING & EDUCATION INTERNS October 2012- August 2013 ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has been a visionary not-for-profit organization in the Greater...
AmeriCorps*VISTA positions, SERVE Philadelphia
SERVE Philadelphia 2012-2013 AmeriCorps VISTA Information and Application In September 2010, Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter created the Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service to...
Miscellaneous
Philly Roots Fellowship
UW seeks applicants for Philly Roots Fellowship United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has released an application to select 15 individuals to participate in the Philly Roots...
Read.Write.Act. Virtual Conference
Registration is now live for the Virtual Conference: Each year, SCALE hosts the Virtual Conference, which connects college students at campus based literacy groups, program administrators, higher...
NobleHour: Hour Tracking and Impact Measurement Solutions for Volunteering and Service
As a supplement to our annual conference, IMPACT occasionally provides free webinars on topics that we think would be of interest to those in the field of community service and service-learning....
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Middle and High School Students Invited to Apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline: November 6, 2012 Created by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School...
IRA: Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Award
IRA: Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Award The International Reading Association Regie Routman Teacher Recognition Award honors an outstanding elementary teacher of reading and language arts...
IRA/Weekly Reader: Eleanor M. Johnson Award
IRA/Weekly Reader: Eleanor M. Johnson Award The International Reading Association/Weekly Reader Eleanor M. Johnson Award recognizes an outstanding elementary classroom teacher of reading/language...
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