The week of
August 25, 2014
Other Local Events and Workshops
Co-Teaching: Train-the-Trainer Workshops
Teacher Education Alliance
Co-Teaching: Train-the-Trainer Workshops Participants in this two-day Co-Teaching Train-the-Trainer workshop gain in-depth knowledge of both the quantitative and qualitative data gathered on...
Graduate! Philadelphia Open House in West Philadelphia
Graduate! Philadelphia
Our Mission Is To Increase The Number Of Adults With College Degrees In Greater Philadelphia. We Provide Free Of Charge Advising, Guidance, Coaching And Supports To Adults Who Seek To Return To...
Call for Abstracts: 2nd Annual Community Development Graduate Research Forum
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
2nd Annual Community Development Graduate Research Forum Save the Date! October 21, 2014 11:30 – 5:00 Networking reception to follow Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia REQUEST FOR...
Forget Me Not project and free performance
Forget Me Not Project
Performance seeks to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s MEE and the African American Network Against Alzheimer’s are sponsoring a free showing of the award-winning play Forget Me Not at...
Net Tuesday: Free Tech Tools for Nonprofits
Philly Net Squared
Event discusses free tech tools for nonprofits September’s Net Tuesday discussion will be about accessing free technology tools for nonprofit organizations and will be held on Tuesday,...
Kissinger to speak at Free Library
Free Library of Philadelphia
Kissinger to speak at Free Library Former Secretary of State and longtime diplomat Henry Kissinger will be interviewed by Jeff Greenfield on his new book, World Order, on Monday, September 29th, at...
Changemakers Across Borders
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
Discussion features making change across borders How do ideas travel across national borders to change people’s lives? On September 18th, the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, Peace Day...
Helping Children In Out-Of-Home Placement
Pennsylvania Council for Children Youth and Family Services
Training series supports foster youth with challenging behaviors The Pennsylvania Council for Children, Youth and Family Services and Silver Springs-Martin Luther School are offering a unique...
General Assembly and Black Empowerment Forum
Philadelphia Community of Leaders (PCOL)
Black Empowerment Forum set for September 13th The Philadelphia Community of Leaders (PCOL) will hold a General Assembly and Black Empowerment Forum on Saturday, September 13th from 9am to 4pm at...
New Resources
Immigrant Professionals Career Pathways Program
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
Launching a New Program for Immigrant Professionals The Welcoming Center receives $692,000 from Knight Foundation and the Barra Foundation to launch Immigrant Professionals Career Pathways Program...
Promoting Children’s Health and Resiliency: A Strengthening Families Approach
Center for the Study of Social Policy
Primary Health Partners Promoting Children’s Health and Resiliency: A Strengthening Families Approach Pediatricians reach the vast majority of American children; parents look to them for...
Flourishing Children Project
Child Trends
POSITIVE INDICATORS PROJECT CLICK HERE to go to a chart listing positive indicator constructs, then click on the indicator name in the chart to see its scale and measurement properties. #box There is...
Join the ‘READ! By 4th’ campaign
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
50 agencies launch ‘READ! By 4th’ campaign United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has joined with Public Citizens for Children and Youth, the Urban Affairs Coalition...
Housing Discrimination and School Achievement Gap
Poverty & Race Research Action Council
The Poverty & Race Research Action Council recently prepared two shadow reports for the ’s review of compliance with the Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Racial Discrimination. The...
Civic Innovation Series: Knight Cities
Knight Foundation
Knight Cities with Carol Coletta Meet the civic innovators working to make cities more livable, vibrant and successful. Knight Foundation’s Carol Coletta interviews people whose ideas are helping...
ACCESS Admission program
Art Reach
ACCESS Admission: Beginning this fall, ACCESS Cardholders (those Pennsylvania residents who monitor their government issued cash and food benefits with an EBT card), are invited to visit...
Book: Upper Bunkies Unite: And Other Thoughts On the Politics of Mass Incarceration
Upper Bunkies Unite: And Other Thoughts On the Politics of Mass Incarceration by Andrea James In Upper Bunkies Unite: And Other Thoughts On the Politics of Mass Incarceration author Andrea James...
A Nonprofit’s Guide to a Successful Giving Day
Network for Good
A Nonprofit’s Guide to a Successful Giving Day Giving Days, like Giving Tuesday, can be big drivers of dollars and donations for your organization. To get the most out of these fundraising...
Partnerships Classifieds
Trip Leaders needed, Bike & Build
Bike & Build
Bike & Build raises money and awareness for affordable housing organizations through service-oriented, cross-country cycling trips for young adults. Our riders, ages 18-28, ride in teams of about...
Make A Difference Day
Points of Light Foundation
Points of Light seeks volunteer projects Points of Light is asking organizations using volunteers to register a volunteer project for Make A Difference Day, October 25th. Selected organizations can...
Adult Tutors needed, Community Learning Center
Community Learning Center
CLC seeks adult tutors Community Learning Center (CLC), a non-profit organization serving adults throughout Philadelphia, is seeking tutors for its adult literacy program. Volunteer tutors work with...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
2014 Assessment Institute
IUPUI
One of the best conferences for assessment has a full day of workshops related to Community Engagement! The 2014 Assessment Institute in Indianapolis, IN October 19-21st is around the corner! Join...
Call for Proposals: Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning & Civic Engagement through Higher Education
The call for program proposals is now available for next year’s Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning & Civic Engagement through Higher Education: March 11-13, 2015 in Little Rock, AR!...
Advancing Community Driven Global Service-Learning: Promising Practices
New York Campus Compact
7th Annual Global Service-Learning Institute GSLI is an ongoing collaboration between Cornell University, New York Campus Compact and Amizade Advancing Community Driven Global Service-Learning:...
Grant Opportunities
Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund – Youth/Employers
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is now accepting applications for projects designed to educate the public about the dangers of substance abuse and/or reduce demand for...
Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund – Adults
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is now accepting applications for projects under the Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction Fund (SAEDRF) funding that will provide...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Lead Instructor/Professional Development Specialist, Temple University
Temple University
Lead Instructor/Professional Development Specialist Date Posted (External) 08/22/2014 Job Qualifications: The Lead Instructor/Professional Development Specialist’s primary responsibility is the...
Literacy Instructor (Part-time), Temple University
Temple University
Literacy Instructor (Part-time, on-call) Date Posted (External) 08/22/2014 Job Qualifications: The On-Call Literacy Instructor will be responsible for providing basic adult education, literacy...
Literacy Instructor/Data Coordinator, Temple University
Temple University
Literacy Instructor/Data Coordinator Date Posted (External) 08/22/2014 Job Qualifications: The Literacy Instructor/Data Coordinator will be responsible for providing 21 hours of basic adult...
Communications and Marketing Coordinator, Nonprofit Technology Resources
Nonprofit Technology Resources
Summary The Communications and Marketing Coordinator will help plan, and execute day‐to‐day efforts of, marketing of NTR’s brand, image, products, and services. Media include print, email,...
Volunteer Coordinator, Nonprofit Technology Resources
Nonprofit Technology Resources
Volunteer Coordinator Summary The volunteer coordinator supports NTR’s work clients, interns, and volunteers. This includes recruiting, coordinating with feeder agencies, training, coaching,...
various VISTA positions, SERVE Philly
Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service
Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service now recruiting 2014-2015 SERVE Philadelphia VISTAs for our November Cohort Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s Office of Civic...
STEM Instructor, Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association
STEM Instructor Position to begin September 22, 2014 DESCRIPTION: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA)...
Small Business Lending & Training Intern, Women’s Opportunities Resource Center
Women's Opportunities Resource Center
MICROENTERPRISE LENDING & TRAINING INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Small Business Lending & Training Intern REPORTS TO: Lending & Training Support MISSION: The Women’s Opportunities...
Case Manager, The Salvation Army Eastern PA & Delaware
Salvation Army Eastern PA & Delaware
Posted on: August 14, 2014 Description of Position: The Case Manager is responsible for client assessments, service plan development, monitoring of client progress and needs, relapse prevention and...
Education Group Leader, Lenfest Center
Lenfest Center
Posted on: August 14, 2014 This is a unique opportunity for a highly qualified individual to assist in the implementation of innovative out-of-school programs for youths in grades K-8. The Education...
Lead Child Care Teacher, Youth Service, Inc.
Youth Service
Posted on: August 14, 2014 Youth Service, Inc. a private non-profit child welfare agency; has a Lead Child Care Teacher job opening at the Baring House Crisis Nursery located in West Philadelphia....
Development and Marketing Associate, Montgomery Early Learning Centers
Montgomery Early Learning Centers
Posted on: August 1, 2014 The Development and Marketing Associate is responsible for supporting fundraising operations for MELC. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, self-directed...
Family Advocate, Maternity Care Coalition
Maternity Care Coalition
Posted on: August 11, 2014 Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a dynamic nonprofit, works to improve maternal and child health and well being through the collaborative efforts of individuals, families,...
Early Head Start Director, Maternity Care Coalition
Maternity Care Coalition
Posted on: August 14, 2014 Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a dynamic nonprofit, works to improve maternal and child health and well-being through the collaborative efforts of individuals, families,...
Cribs for Kids Advocate, Maternity Care Coalition
Maternity Care Coalition
Posted on: August 14, 2014 Maternity Care Coalition (MCC), a dynamic nonprofit, works to improve maternal and child health and well-being through the collaborative efforts of individuals, families,...
Development Director, Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Philadelphia Public School Notebook
Development Director, Philadelphia Public School Notebook Posted on: August 15, 2014 Lead the Philadelphia Public School Notebook’s work to increase individual and institutional giving through...
Lead Teaching Artist. Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Posted on: August 15, 2014 WE BELIEVE ART IGNITES CHANGE. We create art with others to transform places, individuals, communities and institutions. Through this work, we establish new standards of...
Chief Program and Strategy Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
CHIEF PROGRAM AND STRATEGY OFFICER, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Posted on: August 15, 2014 For over 110 years, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has been working to ensure...
Resettlement Case Manager, Nationalities Service Center
Nationalities Service Center
Posted on: August 15, 2014 NSC is a non-profit organization that provides social, educational, and legal services to immigrants and refugees in the greater Philadelphia area. Our strength lies in the...
Miscellaneous
Youth Employment Project and GED to College programs recruiting
Temple University
The YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROJECT (YEP) & GED to COLLEGE (G2C) at Temple University’s Center for Social Policy and Community Development is currently recruiting for the 2014/2015 program year,...
Financing Community Health Centers Webinar Series
Opportunity Finance Network
Financing Community Health Centers Sept. 9, Sept. 24, Oct. 7, and Oct. 22, 2 pm ET Webinar Series The CDFI Fund, in partnership with the Opportunity Finance Network, is holding a series of webinars...
Community Engagement in Community Land Trusts
National Community Land Trust Network
In the past year, the Network has partnered with the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy to produce a new report on Resident and Community Engagement that may promote the outcomes of CLTs engagement...
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