The week of
May 20, 2013
PHENND Events/Activities
K-16 Partnerships March/April Newsletter
Please enjoy the K-16 Partnerships March/April Newsletter! If you are new to the PHENND K-16 Network and are interested in being involved please submit the following form: K-16 Partnerships Network...
Other Local Events and Workshops
How to use Census Data
Welcoming Center holds workshop on using immigrant census data “How do I find information about immigrants in Philadelphia?” That’s one of the most frequent questions heard by the...
Training Tuesdays, Regional Foundation Center
Foundations 101 1901 Vine Street | 2nd Floor | RFC June 11 | 9:30 – 11:00 Staff, board members, and volunteers of nonprofit organizations are welcome to attend this free, introductory overview...
Alternative Service Experiences Institute
Alternative Service Experiences Institute June 18 -19, 2013 at High Point University, High Point, NC sponsored by North Carolina Campus Compact Registration deadline: June 5th Learn how to plan...
Encourage STEM Learning, Achieving STEM Success
Encourage STEM Learning, Achieving STEM Success: An Interactive Education Workshop for Parents All parents of school-aged children are invited to attend a two-hour academic and career coaching...
Fun, Safe Philly Summer Kick-Off
Please help us get students to the Fun, Safe Philly Summer Kick-Off! Please join Mayor Michael A. Nutter as we launch the second annual summer kick-off, full of fun activities for middle and high...
9th Annual Women’s Issues Summit
Voice your opinion and influence WOMEN’S WAY’s programming – public education, advocacy and grantmaking! WOMEN’S WAY 9th Annual WOMEN’S ISSUES SUMMIT Where: Community...
How to Make Nutrition, Fitness and Cooking Demos Exciting, Fun and Inspirational
How to Make Nutrition, Fitness and Cooking Demos Exciting, Fun and Inspirational! Facilitated by Zonya Foco, RD, CSP, CHFI July 31, 2013 – La Sale University August 2, 2013 – Adams County...
Interpreter Training Workshops
You are receiving this information because you have either expressed interest in our interpreter training workshops or you have attended one of our trainings in the past. Nationalities Service Center...
Engaging Families, Schools, and Community Partners
MAY PEER NETWORKING UPDATE Come be part of our timely conversation around the topic, “Engaging Families, Schools, and Community Partners.” We will discuss ways to attract and involve key...
ABCs of the Law: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
Legal seminar on nonprofit basics set Philadelphia VIP’s LawWorks Project is co-sponsoring a free Pfizer workshop for nonprofit executives on The ABCs of the Law: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know....
Creating Sustainable Funding For Your Nonprofit
Creating Sustainable Funding For Your Nonprofit Free Introductory Seminar 1901 Vine Street | Ground Floor | Montgomery Auditorium June 25 | 9:45 – 12:00 This fast-paced session introduces you...
New Resources
New Book: Urbanism Without Effort
Urbanism Without Effort by CHARLES R. WOLFE This highly illustrated E-ssential explores the idea that to create vibrant, sustainable urban areas for the long term, we must first understand “what...
Funding to Serve Healthy Meals: Afterschool and Summer
PSAYDN offers recorded webinar on healthy meals The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool and Youth Development Network has made available a recorded webinar on Funding to Serve Healthy Meals:...
Report: Homeless Youth in Philadelphia
PEC highlights youth homelessness The People’s Emergency Center has released an analysis of data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey that highlights the prevalence and risk factors of...
OMG Center Launches New Blog, Insights
OMG Center Launches New Blog, Insights The OMG Center announces the launch of our blog, Insights. Through thought-provoking commentaries and stories about our work, we hope to spark an ongoing...
Linking Service-Learning and the Common Core State Standards
Linking Service-Learning and the Common Core State Standards In this publication, case studies examine whether and how four diverse sites are utilizing high-quality service-learning as a teaching...
Foreclosure in the Philadelphia Region: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Foreclosure in the Philadelphia Region: The Gift that Keeps on Giving As foreclosures continue to gradually decline, the effects of the protracted period of lending uncertainty and lowered property...
Toolkit: From collaborative research to community-based research
From collaborative research to community-based research: A methodological toolkit Entitled “From collaborative research to community-based research: a methodological toolkit” and published in...
Free Walk to School Day kit – Safe Routes to Schools
The Pennsylvania Safe Routes to School Resource Center has a no-cost Walk to School Day kit available for your school. The kit includes marketing materials for Walk or Roll to School Day, biking and...
Report: Prevention of Bullying in Schools and Colleges
Bullying: a complete resource An extensive and comprehensive report from the American Educational Research Association presented in a series of 11 briefs identifies the causes and consequences of...
New Federal Strategy to Prepare Disadvantaged Students for College
Evidence in exchange for federal billions Time for Change: A New Federal Strategy to Prepare Disadvantaged Students for College A new brief from the Brookings Institution reviews the four main...
More Latinos college-bound
More Latinos college-bound A new analysis from the Pew Research Hispanic Center of Census Bureau data finds a record 69 percent of Hispanic high school graduates in the class of 2012 enrolled in...
Pennsylvania 211
The Situation • Every hour of every day, people in our communities need access to essential health and human services,regardless of income. • They are looking for training,...
Pew Study on Actual Value Initiative
A Pew Charitable Trusts Philadelphia Research Initiative report released today affirmed much of what is known about the impact of the city’s new property-tax system, the Actual Value Initiative...
Surviving the First Day: Infant Mortality
City ranks low on infant mortality Philadelphia ranks fifth from the bottom of the more than 200 most populous counties nationwide on a key measure of infant mortality, Save the Children has...
Report: Volunteering in the US 2012
Volunteering in the US 2012 Although seeing a slight dip, volunteerism in America still tops 25 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The latest BLS annual report details...
Partnerships Classifieds
volunteers needed, Veterans Reunion
The Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House is launching the inaugural PVCH All-Army Reunion, a service reunion and US Army birthday party for all US Army veterans in PA, NJ, and DE, on Saturday, June...
volunteers needed, Achieve Now
Call to Action We intend to improve educational outcomes in our city. Join us. Be the change. We invite you to coach a Philadelphia elementary school student who is struggling in reading or math....
volunteers needed, Hopeworks golf event
Hopeworks golf event needs volunteers Hopeworks N Camden, a youth development organization in Camden, NJ, needs help with one of its major fundraisers, its annual golf tournament. This year, it is a...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
6th Annual Growing Food and Justice for All Initiative Gathering
“Food is Medicine, Water is Life” Taos, New Mexico October 18 – 20, 2013 Pre-Gathering Intensive Leadership Facilitator Training (ILFT) will be held on Oct 17-18 This year Growing Food...
Call for Papers: Transformative Change in Community Mental Health
CALL FOR PAPERS Transformative Change in Community Mental Health A special issue of The Global Journal of Community Psychology Practice (GJCPP) Guest editors: Greg Townley and John Sylvestre Send...
Grant Opportunities
American Academy of Pediatrics: CATCH Resident Funds Grants
American Academy of Pediatrics: CATCH Resident Funds Grants 2013 CATCH Resident Funds grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for pediatric residents to plan community-based child health...
Grassroots grants available for disabilities advocates
Grassroots grants available for disabilities advocates The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council has issued its Grassroots Advocacy Grants Application packet. Applications are currently...
Project:Connect Summer Youth Programming Competition
$10k grants available for summer programs A new grant competition will award up to fifteen $10,000 grants to nonprofits to provide hands-on learning opportunities this summer for youth across the...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Chief Executive Officer, ACHIEVEability
Job Postings Chief Executive Officer Thursday, 16 May 2013 09:11 CEO – Community-based Nonprofit Are you seeking a dynamic leadership role with an opportunity to create a major impact?...
Director of Programs & Curriculum, Urban Nutrition Initiative
Urban Nutrition Initiative Director of Programs & Curriculum UNI: The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (UNI) is a major component of the University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) program of...
Youth Development and Partnerships Director, Urban Nutrition Initiative
Urban Nutrition Initiative Youth Development and Partnerships Director UNI: The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (UNI) is a major component of the University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS)...
pt-time Public Events Coordinator, Phila Parks & Recreation
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is currently seeking seasonal employees to work with staff, volunteers, and community members to support, stage, and promote various public programs, events and...
various positions, Year Up
Year Up is currently building its team for the launch of its Philadelphia site this year. Year Up is an award-winning national 501(c)3 organization striving to close the Opportunity Divide by...
Outreach Coordinator, Neighborhood Bike Works
Outreach Coordinator, Neighborhood Bike Works Posted on: May 6, 2013 Job description Neighborhood Bike Works provides educational, recreational, and career-building opportunities to underserved youth...
Development Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Posted on: May 6, 2013 Job description Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has an opening for a RENAISSANCE GROUP DEVELOPMENT...
Director of Institutional Giving and Government Grants, Project H.O.M.E.
Director of Institutional Giving and Government Grants, Project Posted on: May 6, 2013 Job description Corporate & Foundation Relations Manage all institutional funding relationships, including...
Education Coordinator, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Education Coordinator, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Posted on: May 7, 2013 Job description Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, a non-profit based in West Philadelphia, PA, is seeking to hire an Education...
Marketing and Membership Manager, Fairmount Park Conservancy
Marketing and Membership Manager, Fairmount Park Conservancy Posted on: May 7, 2013 Job description The Fairmount Park Conservancy exists to champion the Fairmount Park system. Our mission is to work...
Policy Director, Prometheus Radio Project
Policy Director, Prometheus Radio Project Posted on: May 7, 2013 Job description The Policy Director leads the organization’s policy agenda. Coordinating with attorneys, engineers, stations,...
Director of Administration & Finance, One-Day-At-A-Time (ODAAT)
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE, One-Day-At-A-Time (ODAAT) Posted on: May 7, 2013 Job description POSITION SUMMARY: One-Day-At-A-Time (ODAAT), a program partner of the Urban Affairs...
Victim Service Program Director, Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia
Victim Service Program Director, Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia Posted on: May 7, 2013 Job description The Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia is the only organization in...
VISTA, Philadelphia Department of Commerce
Title: Philadelphia Department of Commerce – Language Access and Economic Development Opportunities, AmeriCorps*VISTA Background: Interested in small business development and economic...
Annual Giving Officer, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
ANNUAL GIVING OFFICER, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Posted on: May 8, 2013 Job description Position summary: The Annual Giving Officer is responsible for aggressively facilitating the...
Program Associate, Educational Innovations, Philadelphia Education Fund
Program Associate, Educational Innovations, Philadelphia Education Fund Posted on: May 9, 2013 Job description The Philadelphia Education Fund seeks a full-time Program Associate to provide...
Programs Coordinator, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
Programs Coordinator, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Posted on: May 9, 2013 Job description The Cultural Alliance’s mission is to lead, strengthen and give voice to a diverse cultural...
Staff Relations Manager, Wordsworth Academy
Staff Relations Manager, Wordsworth Academy Posted on: May 9, 2013 Job description The Staff Relations Manager is responsible to manage all aspects of employee relations for 600+ employees throughout...
Behavioral Health Program Supervisor, Women Against Abuse
Women Against Abuse, Inc (WAA) is currently recruiting for a Behavioral Health Program Supervisor WAA is the leading and largest provider of services to victims of domestic violence in both the City...
National Preparedness & Response Corps, Red Cross
National Preparedness & Response Corps Member Position Description Position Summary Serving alongside paid and volunteer staff, provide direct service to clients of the American Red Cross through...
Summer Instructors, Philadelphia Futures
Summer Instructors A critical component of Philadelphia Futures’ academic programming is summer instruction. Programs are offered on college campuses and designed to build academic skills and...
Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Posted on: May 3, 2013 Job description The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House is seeking an individual for a newly...
Relief Manager, Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia
Relief Manager, Ronald McDonald House of Philadelphia Posted on: May 3, 2013 Job description Relief Manager The Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House has a unique opportunity for a mature, responsible...
Miscellaneous
Promoting Youth Engagement and Positive Behavior
Web meeting focuses on promoting youth engagement The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool and Youth Development Network will hold a virtual meeting online on Friday, June 14th from 10:30am to noon on...
Cloud Computing for Nonprofits Free Webinar Series
You can rely on Tech Impact for timely webinars to increase your organization’s IT IQ. Cloud Computing for Nonprofits Free Webinar Series May Dates Microsoft Office 365 for Nonprofits...
What We Don’t Know About Economic Inequality in Asian America
What We Don’t Know About Economic Inequality in Asian America Wednesday, May 22 12 PT/ 3 ET The Great Recession hit low-income people and families of color the hardest, but what do we know about...
Going Deeper in Service-Learning: Evaluating Performance and Refining the Project
Going Deeper in Service-Learning: Evaluating Performance and Refining the Project With one or more years under your belt working on a service-learning project, how can you start to improve the...
6 Secrets to Successfully Fundraise for Your School Using Social Media
6 Secrets to Successfully Fundraise for Your School Using Social Media Remember when you spent countless hours sitting behind a table selling baked goods and candy to just barely raise enough money...
TeenSHARP PA3 Summer Bridge Program
TeenSHARP PA3 Summer Bridge Program (for juniors and current seniors matriculating into a college this fall) The TeenSHARP PA3 Summer Bridge Program is designed to prepare students for college and...
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