The week of
September 8, 2014
PHENND Events/Activities
K-16 Partnerships Summer Newsletter
PHENND
Please enjoy the K-16 Partnerships Summer 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 Sign...
Other Local Events and Workshops
The K-16 Landscape: Journalists’ Perspectives
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable
What – Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable Network Meeting When – Wednesday, September 17th Time – 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Where – The October Gallery’s 7165 Lounge...
Professional Coaching for the Nonprofit Job Seeker
Free Library of Philadelphia
Professional Coaching for the Nonprofit Job Seeker Thursday, September 25 | 11:00 to 1:00 Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine St | Rooms 405-407 Stephanie Poplar, a nonprofit resource consultant...
Census Data for Nonprofit Organizations
Free Library of Philadelphia
Census Data for Nonprofit Organizations Monday, September 22 | 9:30 to 11:00 Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine St | Room 108 Noemi Mendez Eliasen, Information Services Specialist for the Census...
Building Reuse in Philadelphia: Doing Well by Doing Good
Urban Land Institute Philadelphia
Building Reuse in Philadelphia: Doing Well by Doing Good This major forum will focus on how older vacant and underused buildings can be successfully adapted to meet new market needs and spark...
Technology Learning Collaborative Annual Conference
Technology Learning Collaborative
TLC 2nd Annual Conference: BringITHome Technology Learning Collaborative Friday, October 24, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EDT) Philadelphia, PA FREE Event The theme of this year’s TLC conference...
“Fall” into Networking Opportunities with Nonprofit Exec Leadership Inst
Bryn Mawr College
We have another NELI info session/networking event on the calendar for Monday, September 15. The deadline to apply for the Ascending Leaders Program is also approaching on September 22. Please...
Creating Healthy Communities
Philadelphia LISC
Healthy families, healthy communities LISC, PACDC, & Jefferson U to offer training on healthy community development strategies It turns out that how healthy we all are is greatly determined by...
Passion. Perseverance. Success. An Evening with Angela Lee Duckworth, PhD
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Pop Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Passion. Perseverance. Success. What do these three words describe? A. The research of MacArthur Genius Award winner Angela Duckworth, B. The topic for an informative...
Back to School Special Education Boot Camp
Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia
Back to School Special Education Boot Camp Saturday, September 20, 2014 8:30 3:00 Sponsored by: Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia Location: United Way Building 1709 Benjamin Franklin...
Philanthropy Network’s 2014 Fall Conference
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
SAVE THE DATE: PHILANTHROPY NETWORK’S 2014 FALL CONFERENCE When: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Where: The Inn at Penn 3600 Sansom Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104...
Graduation Coach Campaign Video Launch Tailgate Party
City of Philadelphia
Graduation Coach Campaign Video Launch Tailgate Party Wednesday, September 17, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM (EDT) School District of Philadelphia 440 N Broad St Atrium Philadelphia, PA 19130 What are...
Creating a Model for Positive Youth Development through Sport
University of Pennsylvania
September Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC) Networking Seminar Monday, September 22nd, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Topic: “Creating a Model for Positive Youth Development through...
Montgomery County Job Corps Information Sessions
Montgomery County
I would like to share some exciting news and include you on my contact list to reach potential youth candidates for our wonderful youth programs. Please see the recruitment dates and times below...
Camden Trauma Summit II
Healing10
The 2014 Camden Trauma Summit will present an exciting opportunity to systemically apply Trauma Informed Care (TIC) to the city of Camden. Rutgers University–Camden 303 Cooper St Camden, NJ 08102...
Women’s Forum: Keeping Silent in the Face of Injustice Around the World
Temple University
Women’s Forum: Keeping Silent in the Face of Injustice Around the World Event to be held at the following time, date, and location: Friday, September 19, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EDT)...
Free SAT Prep at Free Libraries
Free Library of Philadelphia
Due to popular demand, the Free Library of Philadelphia will be offering a 4-week series of SAT prep classes on Saturdays in September at three Library locations. To register, visit Registration for...
New Resources
Service as a Stress Reliever for Students
Youth Service America
Did you know that school is the top source of stress for teens? Service can be the answer: multiple studies have found that volunteering can help reduce stress and increase happiness. As students and...
September: Attendance Awareness Month
Attendance Works
Attendance Awareness Month Celebrated for the first time in September 2013, Attendance Awareness Month is a nationwide event recognizing the connection between school attendance and academic...
Op-ed: To Keep Poor Students in School, Provide Social Services
Chronically absent political will Given hardships at home, poor kids could be expected to have the best school attendance, if only because school offers a hot meal and orderly environment, writes...
Blog and Website: Global Service-Learning
GlobalSL.org
A coalition of universities is leading efforts to ensure the development of rigorous research and evidence-based methods at the nexus of global learning, community-university partnership, and...
Classrooms with a Cause Curriculum
Youth Service America
MAKE LEARNING MORE MEANINGFUL THIS SCHOOL YEAR WITH YSA’S CLASSROOMS WITH A CAUSE CURRICULUM Add a cause students care about, and you can make learning about more than taking tests. Classrooms...
Teaching Ferguson
Teaching for Change
As the new school year begins, first and foremost on our minds and in our hearts will be the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Teachers may be faced with students’ anger,...
Roadmap for a Successful Urban Farm: Cultivate Community Acceptance
Johns Hopkins University
Roadmap for a Successful Urban Farm: Cultivate Community Acceptance If your vision involved growing food as a productive way to use these vacant plots of city land, you are not alone. Forms of urban...
Report: Boosting the life chances of young men of color
MDRC
Boosting the life chances of young men of color Despite progress on many fronts, young men of color still face many obstacles to success in American society and suffer disproportionately from...
Partnerships Classifieds
Economic Development Internship, Urban Affairs Coalition
Urban Affairs Coalition
Economic Development Internship XVIII Special Projects in Economic Development, Financial Education and Community Reinvestment Fall Semester 2014 Urban Affairs Coalition Community and Economic...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Anchor Institutions Task Force Annual Conference
Marga
The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) is a growing network of over 400 members, which serves as an ongoing think tank promoting the role of anchor institutions in community and economic...
Engagement Scholarship Consortium Conference
Engagement Scholarship Consortium
Engagement Scholarship Consortium Conference, October 6-9 in Edmonton, Alberta! WHO SHOULD ATTEND University and college faculty and staff members who are involved in engaged scholarship or studying...
Grant Opportunities
Juvenile Justice Programs
Public Welfare Foundation
The Public Welfare Foundation is accepting Letters of Intent from organizations and programs working to end the criminalization and over-incarceration of youth in the United States. Through its...
William T. Grant Foundation Distinguished Fellows Program
William T. Grant Foundation
William T. Grant Foundation Invites Letters of Inquiry for Distinguished Fellows Program DEADLINE: JANUARY 6, 2015 (LETTERS OF INQUIRY) The William T. Grant Foundation’s Distinguished Fellows...
National Youth Technology Program
Best Buy Foundation
Best Buy Foundation Accepting Applications for National Youth Technology Program DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2014 The Best Buy Foundation provides underserved teens with access to technology to build 21st...
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Grants
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Chamber of Commerce Foundation Invites Applications for Entrepreneurs Academy Grants DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2014 The Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the...
Farmers Insurance: Thank a Million Teachers Grants
Farmers Insurance
Farmers Insurance: Thank a Million Teachers Grants Farmers Insurance Thank a Million Teachers grants can be put towards classroom supplies or National Board Certification. Maximum award: $2,500....
Association of American Educators Classroom Grants
Association of American Educators
AAE: Classroom grants The Association of American Educators offers small grants for teachers that can be used to purchase classroom learning materials. Grants can be used for a variety of projects...
AAUW Community Action Grants
American Association of University Women
The American Association of University Women strives to promote equity and education for women and girls. Since the organization’s founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and taken positions...
ING Unsung Heroes 2015 Class Project Awards
ING
ING Unsung Heroes Program Invites K-12 Educators to Apply for 2015 Class Project Awards Through its Unsung Heroes awards program, financial services company ING annually recognizes K-12 educators in...
50 States for Good Competition
Tom's of Maine
Tom’s of Maine Invites Nominations for 2014 50 States for Good Competition Tom’s of Maine is inviting nominations from nonprofit organizations for an opportunity to share in $510,000 in funding...
Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art
A Blade of Grass
A Blade of Grass Invites Letters of Interest for Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art A Blade of Grass provides resources to artists who demonstrate artistic excellence and serve as innovative...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Communications Manager, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
JOB TITLE: Communications Manager COMPENSATION: $38,000 – $43,000 BENEFITS: Health Insurance, 401K option, vacation, sick and personal leave START DATE: As soon as possible ABOUT THE BICYCLE...
Organizing Director, Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP)
Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP)
ORGANIZING DIRECTOR Company: Women’s Community Revitalization Project (WCRP) Location: Philadelphia Date Posted: August 25, 2014 The Organizing Director is responsible for developing and guiding...
After School Program Lead Teacher, Providence Center
Providence Center
Providence Center’s youth program, called Power, creates a tight-knit community of children and Teen Leaders who strive to achieve their full potential and who assist their peers to do the...
Program Associate, Summer Search Philadelphia
Summer Search Philadelphia
WHY WORK AT SUMMER SEARCH Summer Search is a dynamic, national nonprofit organization that identifies resilient low-income high school students and inspires them to become responsible and altruistic...
Donor Relations Manager, Summer Search Philadelphia
Summer Search Philadelphia
Why Work At Summer Search Summer Search is a $ national youth development non-profit in seven cities across the country. Since 1990, we’ve worked with low-income high school students to transform...
Logistics Coordinator, Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Drexel University
Drexel is a comprehensive global research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. With approximately 25,000 students, 200 degree programs and 14 colleges and schools, Drexel is one of...
Part-Time Accountant/Bookkeeper, Vetri Foundation
Vetri Foundation for Children
The Vetri Foundation for Children seeks a part-time accountant to help run the day-to-day financial and bookkeeping operations of our growing nonprofit organization. You will work in a fast-paced,...
Partnership Coordinator, School District of Philadelphia
School District of Philadelphia
Partnership Coordinator, School District of Philadelphia Summary Assists with the identification, screening and matching of school-based partnerships which provide services to school communities, in...
Program Director, Siloam
Siloam
Siloam is seeking a dynamic candidate to fill a Program Director Position. If you or someone you know is interested, please see the Position Description and send a letter of interest and resume to...
Miscellaneous
Impact100 Philadelphia Founders Fellowship
Impact100 Philadelphia
Impact100 Philadelphia | Founders Fellowship Deadline: September 19 Impact100 Philadelphia, a collective giving nonprofit organization, is sponsoring a new program to encourage young women to learn...
How Can Communities Ensure That Research is Ethical?
Community Campus Partnerships for Health
Register Today for September 23 Webinar: How Can Communities Ensure That Research is Ethical? Our new report, Redefining Research Ethics Review: Case Studies of Five Community-Led Models highlights...
Online Courses That Benefit Society
Udemy
Udemy Accepting Applications for Online Courses That Benefit Society Udemy is an online learning marketplace where more than three million students have taken courses in everything from programming...
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