The week of
May 19, 2014
PHENND Events/Activities
Philly VISTA Meetup
PHENND
VISTA Meetup Friday, May 23, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Frankford Hall 1210 Frankford Ave Hey Philly *VISTAs! It’s time to get the SPRING back in your step! Fun games, delicious food, and...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Walking meeting for youth development consultants
Sandbox
Join us for an exciting Sandbox gathering on June 12th from 8:30-10am. Join us for a ‘walking meeting’ where you’ll have the opportunity to network and chat with other attendees...
Legal Clinic for Nonprofit Organizations
Regional Foundation Center
Legal Clinic for Nonprofit Organizations Tuesday, July 29 | 10:00 to 12:00 Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine St. | 1st Floor | Room 108 If you’re an established, 501(c)(3) nonprofit...
Raise More Money: Train Your Team!
Regional Foundation Center
Raise More Money: Train Your Team! Thursday, June 26 | 9:30 to 12:30 Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine St. | 1st floor | Room 108 If you want to better engage your colleagues – board, staff,...
More Asking, Less Writing Grant Webinar Series
Regional Foundation Center
The More Asking, Less Writing Webinar Series lays out a time-efficient approach to the entire grant fundraising effort. All webinars are at Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St., 1st Floor, Room...
Harrisburg School Funding Advocacy Day
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
PCCY invites you to get on the School Spirit Bus to Harrisburg! On Tuesday June 10th, Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) will be going to Harrisburg. Join committed parents, leaders, and...
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
Summer youth programs are gearing up, but did you know that you are more likely to encounter a person in a mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack? Learn the warning signs and how YOU...
Changes in Charitable Giving
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
Workshop focuses on changes in local giving The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia will hold a workshop on how traditional...
Engage 2014: A Conference for Youth Program Staff
Philadelphia Youth Network
Engage 2014: A Conference for Youth Program Staff sponsored by the Philadelphia Youth Network Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT) Learn how to take your youth programs to the Next...
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy: Plan to Give
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
EPIP sets workshop on planning to give On Thursday, May 29th, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) Philly, other philanthropy partners, and generous individuals will come together for an...
Video Release Event for LGBT Youth Empowerment
Attic Youth Center
Help offered in creating safe environments for LGBTQ youth Get ! (Helping You Provide Empowerment), a program of the Bryson Institute of the Attic Youth Center, is a youth-led education movement...
Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal: Out-of-School Time
Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal
Journal to feature city’s OST innovations The Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal has joined forces with the Philadelphia Mayor’s Office, the Department of Human Services, the Parks...
Females Reentering Empowering Each Other Fundraising Event
I'm FREE (Females Reentering Empowering Each Other)
I’m FREE (Females Reentering Empowering Each Other) cordially invites you to the First Annual Partners In Freedom Fundraising Event and Award Presentation Honoring Artist Mary DeWitt Local...
Regional Planning Summit on Disaster Preparedness
Southeastern Pennsylvania Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Regional Planning Symposium 2014 June 10, 2014 9 – 2:30 (Registration & Breakfast starting at 8:15 ) University Commons Building, Arcadia University Southeastern Pennsylvania Voluntary...
Women’s Issues Summit
Women's Way
Please join us for our annual WOMEN’S ISSUES SUMMIT TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 8:30am to 12pm Community College of Philadelphia Help shape WOMEN’S WAY’s funding, education and advocacy...
Smart Growth Exemplified: Where Colleges Meet Communities
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Smart Growth Exemplified: Where Colleges Meet Communities Wednesday, June 4, 2014, 8:00 am to 11:30 am PECO Energy Hall, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA Where: PECO Building 2301 Market Street...
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Trainings
Phila Association of CDCs
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Trainings PACDC’s Community Development Leadership Institute is pleased to present two lively and informative sessions on Low Income Housing Tax Credit development...
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable’s 6th Professional Conference
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable
The Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable’s 6th Professional Conference entitled – “Continuing the Courageous Conversation: Policy, Strategy and Action”. After last...
New Resources
Strategies for Family Engagement
SEDL
Strategies for Family Engagement Principals and teachers report that they value relationships with families, yet they receive little training for engaging families. They also say that they feel...
PA must have Strong State Commitment to Public Education
Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center
A Strong State Commitment to Public Education, A Must Have for Pennsylvania’s Children This report examines school funding in Pennsylvania, focusing on the city of Philadelphia and on other...
Dollars for College Financial Planning Toolkit
America's Promise
Dollars for College provides resources for students America’s Promise Alliance, The Citi Foundation, and uAspire have published a valuable guide that best reflects a common theme from their...
Fiscal Stress in the Small Postindustrial City: Causes, Consequences, and Implications for Community Development
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Special Report: “Fiscal Stress in the Small Postindustrial City: Causes, Consequences, and Implications for Community Development.” The Community Development Studies and Education Department of...
Civic Engagement, Civic Development, and Higher Education
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Civic Engagement, Civic Development, and Higher Education Edited by Jill N. Reich Contributions by Nigel Boyle, Nancy Cantor, Caitlin Cahill, Barry Checkoway, Peter Englot, Michelle Fine, Richard...
Storytelling for Nonprofits
Network for Good
New eGuide: Storytelling for Nonprofits Storytelling eGuideIt’s no tall tale, storytelling is the single most powerful communications tool you have! Our latest guide shows how to identify, write,...
Book: History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought
PolicyLink
Collective Courage: Jessica Gordon Nembhard on Black Economic Solidarity Worker cooperatives and other cooperative enterprises can spur neighborhood revitalization and equitable, sustainable growth....
2013 Impact Report, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and South NJ
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
2013 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY We are pleased to share our annual Report to the Community. United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey creates measurable, lasting Impact by transforming...
Partnerships Classifieds
in24 Race Day volunteers needed, Back On My Feet
Back On My Feet
BOMF launches volunteer website Back On My Feet (BOMF) has launched a new website to register volunteers for the BOMF in24 Race Challenge, taking place Saturday July 19th through Sunday July 20th at...
Wheelchair Games seeks volunteers
Veterans Administration
Wheelchair Games seeks volunteers Volunteers of all ages are needed to give their time and talent to support the 34th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, taking place in Philadelphia August 12-17,...
mentors needed, Achieving Independence Center
Achieving Independence Center
AIC needs mentors The Achieving Independence Center is in need of volunteers to become mentors for our youth who are transitioning out of foster-care. Youth are 14-20 years of age and mentors serve...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Extending Our Reach: The Inaugural Colloquium on Academic Libraries & Service Learning
Santa Clara University
Registration is now open for Extending Our Reach: The Inaugural Colloquium on Academic Libraries & Service Learning. The conference, which will take place Monday, August 11 at Santa Clara...
Writing with, for, and about Service Engagement – An Academic Writing Retreat
Indiana University
Pen to Paper: Writing with, for, and about Service Engagement – An Academic Writing Retreat Pen to Paper is an academic writing retreat is designed to provide time, space, and resources to help...
Higher Education at a Watershed Moment – The Future Of Community & Civic Engagement
New York Campus Compact
New York Campus Compact Engagement Academy 2014 Higher Education at a Watershed Moment – The Future Of Community & Civic Engagement June 23-26, 2014 Stella Maris Retreat & Renewal Center,...
Shale gas, civic engagement, and the undergraduate curriculum
SENCER Center for Innovation-Great Lakes
SCI-Great Lakes Spring Conference 2014 Topic: Shale gas, civic engagement, and the undergraduate curriculum Time: Friday May 30, 2014 (time 9:30 – 4:30) Location: Case Western Reserve University,...
Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service
Points of Light Foundation
Join 5,000 people on a single mission – to strengthen communities and change lives through volunteer service. The Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service – June 16-18, 2014...
2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
National Alliance to End Homelessness
2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness JULY 29 – 31, 2014 Location: Renaissance Washington DC Hotel 999 Ninth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 REGISTER NOW! &reset=1 Sponsored by...
New Heights for College Access and Success
National College Access Network
Registration Now Open for the 2014 NCAN National Conference! NCAN invites you to register for the 2014 NCAN National Conference, New Heights for College Access and Success. The conference will take...
Call for hosts: 2015 International Service-Learning Research Conference
IARSLCE
Call for 2015 IARSLCE Conference Host What do Omaha, Baltimore, Chicago, Tampa, New Orleans, Ottawa, Indianapolis, Portland, Berkeley, East Lansing, Salt Lake City, Greenville, and Nashville all have...
Grant Opportunities
Compass Pro Bono Consulting
Compass
Compass offers pro bono consulting services Compass will select 10 to 12 eligible nonprofits to receive pro bono consulting services. The agency uses a selective process for choosing clients each...
Santander Bank Foundation
Santander Bank Foundation
Santander supports youth, education An area of focus for The Santander Bank Foundation is youth and education programs that enrich the educational opportunities of low- and moderate-income children,...
Lesbian Health Fund Research Grants
GLMA
Lesbian Health Fund Accepting Applications for Research Projects DEADLINE: OCTOBER 15, 2014 The Lesbian Health Fund, a program of GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality, was established...
Keeping Music Alive Program
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Invites Applications for Music Donation Program DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2014 (PRE-QUALIFICATION) The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation is accepting applications for...
Child Bereavement Programs
National Alliance for Grieving Children
National Alliance for Grieving Children Invites Applications for Child Bereavement Programs DEADLINE: JULY 7, 2014 The National Alliance for Grieving Children is accepting applications from local...
Girls Today Leaders Tomorrow RFP
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Girls Today Leaders Tomorrow 2014-2015 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR GTLT COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM INTRODUCTION United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (United Way) is...
Grant To Establish a USDA Center for Behavioral Economics and Healthy Food Choice Research
US Department of Agriculture
The US Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals from public and private institutions of higher education for a grant to research behavioral economics and its influence on healthier food...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Safe Routes Philly Coordinator, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
JOB TITLE: Safe Routes Philly Coordinator COMPENSATION: $35,000 BENEFITS: Health insurance, 401K option, vacation, sick & personal leave START DATE: July 1st, 2014 PURPOSE AND GENERAL...
Crew Leader, PowerCorpsPHL
City of Philadelphia
Be a PowerCorpsPHL Crew Leader! PowerCorpsPHL is a workforce development initiative for Philadelphia’s young adults that uses national service as a vehicle for job training and skills...
Career Services Manager, PowerCorpsPHL
City of Philadelphia
PowerCorpsPHL is Hiring a Career Services Manager PowerCorpsPHL is a workforce development initiative for Philadelphia’s young adults that uses national service as a vehicle for job training...
Chief Financial Officer, People’s Emergency Center
People’s Emergency Center
Reporting to and partnering with the President and CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a critical role in developing and implementing the growth and success of the People’s Emergency...
Project Manager, Fairmount Ventures
Fairmount Ventures
Fairmount Ventures, Inc. (Fairmount) is a leading Philadelphia-based consulting firm that offers expert, hands-on counsel to help nonprofit organizations address key strategic issues in the areas of...
Development Officer, Tocqueville Society Major Gifts
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Development Officer, Tocqueville Society Major Gifts Posted on: April 29, 2014 The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey in Philadelphia, PA is currently searching for a...
Regional Manager (PA), buildOn
buildOn
Regional Manager (PA), buildOn Posted on: April 29, 2014 buildOn is a not for profit organization working to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations through education and...
Pt-time Program Specialist, Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA
Big Brothers Big Sisters SEPA
Program Specialist (Community-Based Match Support, Part Time), Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA Posted on: April 30, 2014 COME JOIN A FORWARD-THINKING AGENCY THAT IS HELPING MAKE A...
School Funding Campaign Manager, Education Law Center of Pennsylvania
Education Law Center of Pennsylvania
School Funding Campaign Manager, Education Law Center of Pennsylvania Posted on: April 30, 2014 The Pennsylvania Basic Education Funding Campaign seeks a campaign manager that is both a strategic...
Human Migration and Mobility Director, American Friends Service Committee
American Friends Service Committee
Human Migration and Mobility Director, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Posted on: May 5, 2014 AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout...
Professional Development Facilitator, Philadelphia Youth Network
Philadelphia Youth Network
Professional Development Facilitator, Philadelphia Youth Network Posted on: May 6, 2014 About PYN: The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is an intermediary organization dedicated to improving the...
Executive Director, Old City District
Old City District
Executive Director, Old City District Posted on: May 6, 2014 OCD’s Board of Directors is seeking a new Executive Director capable of providing creative and innovative leadership, vision and...
Paralegal, Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL, Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) Posted on: May 6, 2014 Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA) seeks to hire a full-time paralegal for its Family Law to begin in June, 2014. PLA...
Staff Attorney, Women Against Abuse
Women Against Abuse
Staff Attorney, Women Against Abuse Posted on: May 2, 2014 Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity that will improve the safety of families across Philadelphia? Interested in being part...
VP, Human Resources and Compliance, JEVS Human Services
JEVS Human Services
VP – Human Resources and Compliance, JEVS Human Services Posted on: May 5, 2014 Supervision of all areas of HR and compliance, including, but not limited to, HR Strategic Planning and Development,...
Suburban Organizer, Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower & Rebuild (POWER)
PICO National Network
Community Organizer, PICO National Network Posted on: May 1, 2014 Organizers teach community-organizing skills to grassroots community leaders within congregations and empower them to conduct...
US2020 VISTAs, City of Philadelphia
SERVE Philadelphia
SERVE Philadelphia is recruiting 2 US2020 VISTAs! Become a founding US2020 VISTA in the City of Philadelphia! Help the Mayor’s Office of Education and our partners build a movement of STEM...
Case Manager – Emergency Shelter, Women Against Abuse
Women Against Abuse
Case Manager – Emergency Shelter (Full-Time) Posted on: May 1, 2014 Job description Are you looking for a meaningful career opportunity that will improve the safety of families across...
Part-Time Advisor, Graduate! Philadelphia
Graduate! Philadelphia
Open Position: Part-Time Advisor MISSION: Graduate! Philadelphia helps adults return to college to complete a degree they started but never finished, and supports them through degree completion....
Pt-time Administrative Coordinator, Graduate! Network
Graduate! Network
POSITION DESCRIPTION The Graduate! Network, Inc. – Administrative Coordinator. 20 hours/week. General Description The Graduate! Network, Inc. (TGN) is a not-for-profit organization that...
Miscellaneous
Developing and Implementing Ideas That Work
Unite for Sight
Developing and Implementing Ideas That Work: Free Webinar on May 28 Learn from leading experts about developing and implementing ideas that work. The webinar will include guidance and advice from...
Family Engagement in Afterschool
Harvard Family Research Project
Family engagement in afterschool discussed According to the Harvard Family Research Project, “families are essential partners in successful out-of-school-time programs and play many important...
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