The week of
February 10, 2014
Other Local Events and Workshops
Teacher Leadership Summer Institute
The Teacher Leadership Summer Institute is a residential leadership program designed to give Philadelphia teachers (who have completed at least three years of teaching) an opportunity to explore the...
New Opportunities Workshops Job Readiness Training
Temple University will be holding its annual “New Opportunities Workshops” (NOW) job readiness training seminar for North Philadelphia area residents, the interest meeting is scheduled for...
Fundraising Seminar
PACDC offers fundraising seminar The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations will present a workshop on nonprofit fundraising, How to Get from ‘Shoot Me Now’ to...
Calm Your Inner Critic and Quiet Your Anxious Mind
Workshop supports resilience in workers The Resilience Group and the PA Society for Clinical Social Work will hold a special seminar for workers in the human services field and their clients called...
Leaders Eat Last
REGISTER ONLINE to learn why leaders are defined by what they do for others. Join the Arts & Business Council for an event featuring leadership expert and best-selling author Simon Sinek....
Education Policy Forum: Governor Corbett’s Education Budget
PENNSYLVANIA EDUCATION POLICY FORUM “Southeastern Region Breakfast Series” Monday, February 24, 2014 Networking and Coffee – 9:30 Program – 10:00 to 12:00 Penn Center for...
Philadelphia Foundation Grant Information Sessions
Are you thinking of applying for a grant from The Philadelphia Foundation in 2014? Here are some updates of note. Grant Amounts The Philadelphia Foundation has set a new 2014 maximum grant amount for...
New School Designs and Educational Innovations
[Ed note: Given the proposed date and weather-related cancellations, check with event organizers to make sure this is still happening.] Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal Winter Launch: New...
Film Screening: Anonymous People
Anonymous People screening set for Way Center The Anonymous People, a film telling the moving story of recovery from addiction through the faces and voices of citizens, leaders, volunteers, corporate...
Spruce Foundation Partnership Dinners
Spruce Foundation sets schedule for partnership dinners The Spruce Foundation has scheduled a series of intimate dinners with four partner organizations that brings together a unique and diverse...
EdTechTeam Pennsylvania Summit and Pre-summits
EdTechTeam Pennsylvania Summit and Pre-summits Temple University March 1 & 2, 2014 We invite you to join us for the first annual EdTechTeam Pennsylvania Summit featuring Google for Education to...
Job Readiness Workshop Series
Temple offers job readiness workshops The Temple University Office of Community Outreach and Hiring and the Office of Community Relations have announced a series of job readiness workshops taking...
Shifts and Trends in Social Policy and Services: What’s New, What’s Old, What’s Recycled
Richman to speak at Temple social work school The Temple University College of Health Professions and Social Work will sponsor a talk by former state welfare secretary Estelle Richman on February...
myPLACE (Phila Literacy & Adult Career Education) Grand Opening
Literacy Commission celebrates opening of three centers The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy will celebrate the grand opening of three myPLACE campuses on Thursday, February 20th at 10am at...
Shared Prosperity Roundtable: Early Childhood Education
Roundtable to discuss early childhood learning February’s Shared Prosperity Roundtable will be focused on early childhood learning and will be held on Friday, February 14th, from 2pm to 4:30pm...
Art as Metaphor (Part III of Creative Safe Spaces)
Art as Metaphor (Part III of Creative Safe Spaces) – March 22 This training will assist artists, teachers, therapists and other youth-serving professionals to construct & engage art-making...
Regional Foundation Center Training Tuesdays
Four different workshop opportunities for Non-profits offered by the Regional Foundation Center: Building an Audience of BFFs: How Nonprofits Are Mastering Today’s Networking Tools Tuesday,...
GMO-Myth vs. Truth
If you are interested in learning more about GMOs and our food supply, please join us for this free seminar. What are GMOs? How common are GMOs? Are GMOs safe? What are the pros & cons for...
African Family Health Organization Annual Gala
AFAHO announces its 3rd ANNUAL SPRING FRIEND-RAISER GALA Engage, Empower, Transform – Celebrating the Resiliency of Philadelphia’s African and Caribbean immigrant communities with food,...
Workshop: For the Love of Schools, Be a Public Education Advocate
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) is hosting two workshops to support parents, community members, and advocates in their efforts to improve public education. The workshop will provide...
Parent training on RtII (Response to Instruction and Intervention)
The School District is hosting a parent training on Response to Instruction and Intervention to explain to families the RtII terminology and process and share helpful strategies on how they can work...
New Resources
Leadership is Not a Deliverable
Leadership is Not a Deliverable – just published in Social Policy – see Brian Johns and Ellen Ryan have written this piece to argue for continued and increased deep grassroots community...
Click2Science: Free STEM PD for OST Programs
Click2Science A new online STEM professional development for out-of-school providers, Click2Science, will help empower staff to teach STEM skills. Website Improve the quality of STEM education in...
The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the Brink
Some of you may already be aware of this study, but for those of you who are not… Maria Shriver published a new report called The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Pushes Back from the...
Global Youth Service Day 2014
It’s time to get ready for Global Youth Service Day 2014! All around the world, young people are preparing for community service and celebration events on Global Youth Service Day, April 11-13....
Children in Disconnected Families
Children in Disconnected Families Nearly one third of children in families at or below the poverty line live in households where no adult has been employed for at least 50 weeks or received cash...
Free Tax Services in Phila, DelCo, & Camden
PathWays PA’s IRS certified volunteer preparers can prepare your taxes at absolutely no cost to you. This will help you avoid the high fees charged by commercial preparers, saving you hundreds of...
Early Education in America since the Great Recession
Early Education in America since the Great Recession Since 2009 An analysis by the New America Foundation gauges indicators since 2009 across the birth-through-eight age span regarding student...
New Federal Poverty Guidelines
Poverty Guidelines The Department of Health and Human Services has released its 2014 poverty guidelines, adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index. Read the guidelines...
VITA Sites Open and MyFreeTaxes website
UW offers free tax assistance across region Tax season has arrived! For individuals and families struggling to make ends meet, a few extra dollars back in their pockets during tax season can make all...
Assets and Opportunity Scorecard
The Corporation for Enterprise Development has released its 2014 Assets and Opportunity Scorecard. Released annually, the Scorecard explores how well residents in the US are faring and assesses...
Trends in Intergenerational Mobility
The National Bureau for Economic Research has released a working paper entitled, “Is the United States Still a Land of Opportunity? Recent Trends in Intergenerational Mobility.” The...
Partnerships Classifieds
Career Fair volunteers, Penn Treaty & KHSA
Calling all working professionals! Penn Treaty and Kensington Health Sciences Academy are both hosting Career Days and they are looking for presenters. Note, you will not have to speak by yourself...
science volunteers needed, iPraxis
Change a child’s life… Just by sharing your passion for science and engineering! HI Friends of iPraxis, We are looking for one day and multi-session volunteers for several opportunities...
Editor, International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Call for Applications: Editor International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Note: The current editors of IJRSLCE, Cathy Burack and Alan Melchior, will be stepping...
Volunteers Needed: Jewish Relief Agency
The Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) helps needy families by delivering monthly food packages from their warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia. For more information about JRA and to become a volunteer please...
Volunteer for Bartram’s Garden Association
The John Bartram Association’s mission is to protect and enhance the landmark Bartram’s Garden and House, advance the Bartram legacy of discovery, gardening and artwork, and inspire...
Diversified Community Services
Diversified Community Services (DCS) is a community-based organization in Point Breeze that serves nearly 8,000 children, youth, adults, and families. DCS is a non-profit, multipurpose human service...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Pennsylvania Childhood Trauma and Injury Prevention Conference
Pennsylvania Childhood Trauma and Injury Prevention Conference April 30-May 1, 2014 Harrisburg, Pa. The conference will highlight key elements of childhood injury prevention with a focus on...
Call for Submissions: International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Journal Call for Submissions The International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IJRSLCE) is a peer-reviewed online journal dedicated to the publication of research...
Building the Equitable City
The Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development is hosting its 4th Annual Community Development Conference featuring FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg on March 20 in New York City. For...
Grant Opportunities
Book drive to benefit Kensington CAPA
KCAPA is in desperate need of adult and young adult books that are in readable condition. Books should be new, like new or gently used. Fiction books of all levels and nonfiction books at the young...
Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program
Mary Kay Foundation Accepting Applications for 2014 Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2014 The goal of the Mary Kay Foundation is to eliminate domestic violence. To that...
Awards to Support Service Members and Their Families
Fisher House Foundation Seeks Proposals for 2014 Newman’s Own Awards to Support Service Members and Their Families DEADLINE: APRIL 23, 2014 The Fisher House Foundation, a private-public...
Recycling Bin Grant
Keep America Beautiful Accepting Applications for 2014 Coca-Cola/KAB Recycling Bin Grant DEADLINE: MARCH 3, 2014 Keep America Beautiful, in partnership with the Coca-Cola Foundation, is accepting...
Request for Proposals: Professional Development & Technical Assistance Services, Southeast Regional Key
PHMC releases Request for Proposals for Professional Development and Technical Assistance Services for the Southeast Regional Key Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is soliciting responses...
SPACES: Artist-In-Residence program
The Village is now accepting proposals for SPACES: Artist-In-Residence program. Proposal deadline: February 28, 2014 Introducing Spaces One part arts practice, one part social activism, SPACES is a...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Pt-time Case Manager, Brigde of Hope
Case Manager (Bridge of Hope) – part time Position to begin February 2014 DESCRIPTION: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development...
Technologist, Nonprofit Technology Resources
Technologist, Nonprofit Technology Resources Summary The Technologist is our principal Information Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT) employee. S/he will be responsible for overseeing...
Part-Time Exercise Specialist, Center in the Park
Position Description – Part-Time Exercise Specialist – Fitness Center Manager Responsibilities include: Plan and manage the daily operations and administrative details of Center in the Park’s...
Pro Bono Case Manager, Philadelphia VIP
Pro Bono Case Manager, Philadelphia VIP Posted on: January 27, 2014 Job description PhiladelphiaVIP, the hub of pro bono in Philadelphia, recruits, trains, and supports volunteer attorneys who...
Part-Time Executive Director, Philly Roller Girls
Part-Time Executive Director, Philly Roller Girls Posted on: January 27, 2014 Job description The Part-Time Executive Director manages the operations, finances, and activities of the league business,...
Communications/Special Assistant to the President, Women’s Opportunities Resource Center
COMMUNICATIONS/SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT, Women’s Opportunities Resource Center Posted on: January 27, 2014 Job description DESCRIPTION: The Women’s Opportunities Resource Center...
Program Specialist, Philadelphia Works, Inc.
Program Specialist, Philadelphia Works, Inc. Posted on: January 29, 2014 Job description The Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating efforts and executing tasks related to monitoring,...
Special Population Coordinator, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
Special Population Coordinator, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. Posted on: January 29, 2014 Job description The Special Population Coordinator will oversee porgram development and contract...
Part-Time Data Clerk, University of the Arts
Part-Time Data Clerk, University of the Arts Posted on: January 29, 2014 Job description NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY PART-TIME PERMANENT CALENDAR YEAR POSITION POSITION: PART-TIME DATA CLERK...
Case Coordinator, JEVS Human Services
Case Coordinator, JEVS Human Services Posted on: January 30, 2014 Job description General: • Maintain a working knowledge of TANF and the PA Department of Public Welfare regulations....
Various positions, Mantua in Action After School Program
Mantua in Action is an out-of-school time program for middle school youth in Mantua, involving a cross-section partnership of Drexel University, the Department of Parks and Recreation, DB4,...
Volunteer Coordinator, Gift of Life Donor Program
Volunteer Coordinator, Gift of Life Donor Program Posted on: January 30, 2014 Job description Gift of Life Donor Program, the nation’s leading organ procurement organization, is responsible for...
Development Database Assistant, Gift of Life Donor Program
Development Database Assistant, Gift of Life Donor Program Posted on: January 30, 2014 Job description Gift of Life Family House, an affiliate of Gift of Life Donor Program, serves as a “home...
Associate Director of College Retention and Success, Philadelphia Futures
Associate Director of College Retention and Success, Philadelphia Futures Posted on: January 30, 2014 Job description Philadelphia Futures, a nonprofit organization committed to improving the...
Youth Workforce Coordinator, Montgomery County
POSITION: Youth Workforce Coordinator REPORTS TO: Program Manager Job Summary: Dual role position that involves working directly with disadvantaged youth ages...
21st CCLC Out of School Time Coordinator, Oxford Circle Christian Comm. Dev. Assoc.
21st CCLC Out of School Time Coordinator Last day to apply: February 28, 2014 DESCRIPTION: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community...
Communications & Fundraising Coordinator, National Community Land Trust Network
Communications & Fundraising Coordinator Virtual The National Community Land Trust Network seeks a Communications and Fundraising Coordinator to develop and implement the Network’s...
Miscellaneous
How Social Enterprise Can Transform Your Nonprofit
How Social Enterprise Can Transform Your Nonprofit February 18, 2014 at 1pm EST Register Now! Financial Health. Leverage. Impact. Social enterprise is one of the most rapidly expanding ideas in the...
CORE Promise Scholarship Accepting Applications
The CORE Promise Scholarship is now accepting applications from graduating Philadelphia-resident high school seniors. Students may access the online application through the link embedded on the flyer...
The Social Media Policy Toolkit
PANO offers social media policy webinars The Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations is offering a series of three webinars on The Social Media Policy Toolkit on Wednesdays, February 19th...
Afterschool Alliance Webinar: Activating Youth Advocates
Afterschool Alliance Webinar: Activating Youth Advocates Tuesday, February 18 at 1:00pm Eastern Youth involvement through input, choice and feedback on afterschool programming is critical. It helps...
Steps to Develop Reciprocal Partnerships
NYLC Webinar: Steps to Develop Reciprocal Partnerships Wednesday, February 19 at 5:00pm Central Come learn how to harness healthy partnerships to continue the work that you’re doing as you...
GenerationOn: Hasbro Community Action Hero
GenerationOn: Hasbro Community Action Hero A Hasbro Community Action Hero is a young person who makes an extraordinary mark on the world through service. The nominee’s achievements must...
Philadelphia Summer Jobs Challenge
Nutter announces summer job challenge In the midst of the snow on Tuesday, January 21st, Mayor Michael A. Nutter launched the 2014 Summer Jobs Challenge, which will help grow the skills of emerging...
Call for submissions:Mashed Media Awards Showcase
Philly Youth Media is putting out a CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for the upcoming Mashed Media Awards showcase at the Kimmel Center, March 29th, 6pm-8pm. Seeking videos and performance work in a range of...
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