http://www.arrl.org/etp-grants

In January 2015, we will launch The Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy, an 8 month online and face-to-face program that trains a cohort of 35 professional changemakers and social innovators from around the world. Through a unique combination of online classes, peer networking, and two on-campus retreats, participants learn to lead and manage strategically, build viable business and organizational models, and measure social impact for their organizations or social venture projects.

http://www.socialimpactstrategy.org/executive-program/

Because of your expanded reach and excellent reputation in the social impact community, we hope that you will consider partnering with us to help spread the word about the Executive Program to your team and network. We hope to get your help in any of the following ways:

Nominate someone from your team or network to apply by visiting our website. We offer scholarships for exceptional applicants who need financial assistance and are working in our partner organizations.

Communicate this opportunity to your network via your website, newsletter, or list-serv. We have additional material we can send you if you’re interested in this!

Share your ideas with us on what you’re team is working on and interested in learning. As we shape out our Executive Program, we’d love your feedback and input on what type of educational and training experiences would be helpful for your team.

Jump on a 30 minute call with our team to learn more about the offerings. We’d love to learn more about your work and discuss customized experiences for your organization. Email Kristyn@socialimpactstrategy.org to schedule a time to discuss.

We are looking for 35 exceptional leaders to join the first cohort. Applications are currently open and close on December 1st. The fee to attend is $4,950 with scholarships available. Please let us know if you will able to help spread the word about our program. We appreciate your help and look forward to hearing from you.

http://www.socialimpactstrategy.org/application-form/

Learn new approaches and practice existing skills in workshop design, facilitation, and training theory – and meet some more really great people!

FALL TRAINING
Saturdays, November 15 and 22, 9:45 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Participants in the series:

• learn new interactive techniques to use in their training and facilitation work
• try out multiple exercises and approaches and receive feedback from trainers and other participants
• collaborate with other Philadelphia area trainers and facilitators, thus expanding their network

Series topics include:

• trainer identity and connecting with your audience
• training theories
• workshop design
• facilitation skills & group dynamics

Who should attend?:
Anyone who trains, educates, or facilitates and wants to think more critically about their work

For more information and to register, click here.

http://www.thebluedoorgroup.net/#!services1/c5k_

Sliding scale rates for individuals and organizations.
Space is limited, so register soon!

Want to work with Philadelphia’s urban youth in a creative, fun, energetic environment? Give SUPPORT to young people in the Norris Square Neighborhood Project so that they can grow up to become leaders!

NSNP welcomes those who have experience working with youth (especially in communities of color) to volunteer with our After School Program!

The program serves youth 9-12th grade Monday-Thursday 3:00-6:00. Volunteers assist Group Leaders by helping to supervise and facilitate projects (ex: art, youth leadership development, entrepreneurial activities) with youth, and provide homework help and mentorship.

Sign up now to volunteer October – December 2014 and January to June 2014. This experience can also count as an Internship for your school.

To Apply: Please send an email of interest to raisa@myneighborhoodproject.org, resumes appreciated!

About Norris Square Neighborhood Project:
Norris Square Neighborhood Project is a community-driven, bilingual learning center in North Philadelphia that offers innovative youth and community programming including arts, media, and entrepreneurial programs for youth ages 14-19 and urban gardening for community residents of all ages.

We are located at 2141 N. Howard St. in the Norris Square neighborhood of West Kensington, Philadelphia.

A Notice of Intent to Apply is required to be eligible for this competition and is due by Friday, November 14, at 5:00 p.m.

Applications are due Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Please note that two separate documents will be released for the grant competition this year: the attached Request for Applications (RFA), and a separate Application/Agreement Instructions document. The Application/Agreement Instructions document will be released no later than mid-November.

Please forward this information to any other interested parties. All information regarding this grant will be posted to the PennSERVE website at http://www.dli.state.pa.us/pennserve.

Cities of Service will provide both financial and human capital support to six cities for up to three years, including a $30,000 grant and two City Hall AmeriCorps VISTA members to support the planning and implementation of Love Your Block initiatives in low-income neighborhoods.

With this new grant opportunity, Cities of Service is taking Love Your Block to the next level, with the goals of achieving even deeper impact in cities and finding out what it really means to “love your block.”

The application deadline is November 21, 2014. Please see the Cities of Service website for more details.

http://citiesofservice.org/content/new-funding-opportunity-cities-service

JEVS’ Orleans Technical Institute is recruiting now for its November 2014 class of Project WOW, a free skills training program in Property Maintenance and Weatherization. The program is for Philadelphia youth ages 18 – 21 who have dropped out of high school (must have drop letter). This is a 16-week trades diploma program held Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and includes GED preparation twice a week. Students learn basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and weatherization. Transportation money is provided and GED testing fees are paid for by the program. Orleans Tech is located at 2770 Red Lion Road in Northeast Philadelphia.

Please contact Sylvia Ocasio at 215-728-4707 or Sylvia.ocasio@jevs.org for more information.

Go to the JEVS Facebook page to see a photo gallery and video testimonials of current Project WOW students.

https://www.facebook.com/JEVSHumanServices

Qualified applicants will possess knowledge and experience in providing innovative and strategic leadership to direct volunteers, volunteer strategies, policies, processes, programs and partnerships or collaborations related to the volunteer engagement strategies of the organization. College degree preferred or equivalent work experience required. Interested candidates should send a confidential email to info@npuw.org including a resume and cover letter with salary history.

The North Penn United Way is accepting applications at all times from individuals seeking employment with our organization.

http://www.npuw.org/sites/npuw.org/files/elfinder/About%20Us%20Tab/Job%20Description%20Director%20of%20Engagement%20and%20Volunteerism%202014.pdf

VISION:DigITal Girls envisions a culture shift in the field of technology that welcomes and values women as industry leaders. Our vision is to close the technology gender gap by increasing the number of women and girls that obtain a degree and career in IT-related fields.

DigITal Girls aims to successfully help 100 girls and women secure academic enrollment, internships, and careers in IT-related fields by 2020.

DigITal Girls is currently recruiting teen girls that are juniors and seniors in high school to participate in our IT Girls Fellowship Program, and seeking Mentors and Instructors. Please feel free to share this with your network.

Learn more about our organization and programs at http://www.digitalgirlsinc.com/

If you are interested in partnering with our organization, or have any questions, contact: digitalgirls@digitalgirlsinc.com

Are you really listening?

For youth-serving organizations, community collaboratives, frontline providers, mentors and other youth supporters, keeping students in school and on-track may be a challenging endeavor without the benefit of having youth voice in the discussion. Through their voices, young people can help guide solutions and improve connections that help caring adults better understand how to meet their needs.

But what to do if all you get is a shrug of the shoulders?

Join us on Wed., October 28 at 3 p.m. ET for a Google+ Hangout with Craig McClay, youth engagement advisor for America’s Promise Alliance’s Center for Promise, on how to better listen to and connect with young people. As one of the lead interviewers for the Don’t Call Them Dropouts report, McClay will share some proven techniques for how to work with, and gain the trust of young people in your community. The live event will be recorded, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Click here for more information on how to register and participate.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/google-hangout-are-you-really-listening-tickets-13699279915

About Craig McClay

Craig McClay is a research assistant and youth engagement advisor for the Center for Promise at Tuft’s University. A Baton Rouge, Louisiana native who moved to Boston, as a teenager in 1988, Craig began working young people in urban communities shortly after arriving in Boston. Throughout his career, he has recruited, engaged, trained, organized, supervised, hired, mentored and otherwise supported thousands of young people as they developed into dynamic leaders at home, in school and beyond. A life-long student in the art and science of group facilitation, Craig McClay’s dedication and passion for justice fuels his work to build communities that address issues and create pathways to access better and healthier opportunities and deliver resources for under-resourced communities.

Our mission at Tree House Books is to grow and sustain a community of readers, writers, and thinkers. We service this mission through our Life with Books Program which is our after school literacy program where literacy coaches partner with young people, ages 6-13, to them express their identity, voice, and power through reading. We also provide Summer Book Camps and Words on Wheels – our free book delivery program that helps area families build their home libraries.

On November 6, 2014, we will be hosting our 4th Annual Life with Books Reception — It is a fundraiser in the form of a cocktail reception. It will take place at the WHYY Studios in the Old City section of Philadelphia, and we are anticipating 300 guests. This is going to be a great event that will highlight the remarkable work that our students and their families are doing to transform community through education and creative expression.

We are looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of hosting the fundraiser and also to help support our programs. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or if you are interested in helping with the event in other ways, please contact our Event Committee Co-Chairs — Star Bocasan Little at star.bocasan@gmail.com and Lisa Nwankwo at esnwankwo@gmail.com. More info on sponsorships can be found here: http://treehousebooks.org/life-with-books/

To attend the event, purchase tickets here: http://treehousebooks.ticketleap.com/lwb5/

The drives, which will provide much-needed relief to rural regions of West Africa, are a collaboration between the Community Service Office and Fodeba Daboh ’11M, a graduate of Arcadia University’s International Peace and Conflict Resolution Program and a native of Sierra Leone. Following the drives, Daboh will head to Sierra Leone to work with the World Health Organization to oversee distribution of the donated items to hospitals and peripheral health units.

Items needed:

Disposable gloves
Disposable head covers
Gauze
Goggles
Medical/surgical masks
Disposable gowns
Shoe covers
Bar soaps
Bed sheets (new or gently used)
Coveralls
Medical aprons
Medical gowns
Face shields
IV poles
Drink coolers (with spigot)
Body bags

Monetary donations also are welcome and will be used for additional supplies and the cost of shipping to Africa.

To drop off donations, enter Arcadia by the S. Easton Road entrance and look for a donation truck with a green cross.

For more information, contact the Community Service Office at communityservice@arcadia.edu or call 215-572-4000.

Wednesday, November 5th
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
at the
Friends Center
15th & Cherry Streets, 19102
– the new home of PSR Philadelphia

Reception, Film Clips & Conversation about Health in Times of Climate Change & Fracking

Julie Becker, PhD, MPH
Physicians for Social Responsibility
Master of Ceremony

Lenore Resick, PhD, CRNP
Duquesne University
Giving Voice to PA Fracked Families

Yasminah Beebeejuan, PhD
University College London
Fracking Policies: From PA to the UK

Suggested Donation $20
($10 for College Students)
Register at http://PSRphila.org
by October 31, 2014

Philadelphia Works and the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), on behalf of the Philadelphia Council for College and Career Success (the Council), seek proposals from high-performing youth-serving organizations to provide diverse, evidence-based and demand-driven career pathways for youth ages 16-21. Specifically, all pathway strategies will include a three-phase framework which includes:

 enhanced preparation;
 bridges to post-secondary education and employment; and
 structured transition supports to ensure persistence beyond the first year of placement.

Additionally, providers will establish and maintain robust multi-sector partnerships with employers, supportive service agencies and placement services, as well as institutions of higher education, where appropriate. Finally, all pathways will also include work-based learning opportunities for all participants.

WIA Eligibility Requirements for Youth Participants
Eligible participants for these WIA-funded services must provide documentation to verify that they:
• Are between the ages of 14 and 21
• Are a citizen or eligible to work in the United States
• Are registered with Selective Service, if a male 18 years old or older
• Meet one or more of the following barriers at the time of registration:
o Basic Skills Deficient – (Tests below 9th grade level in reading, math and/or language);
o High school dropout;
o Homeless, runaway or foster child;
o Pregnant or parenting;
o Offender; or
o Requires assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment (including participants with disabilities).
• Meet the income guidelines for the household size threshold

http://www.pyninc.org/downloads/rfp.pdf

The Opportunity

The Miquon School is a progressive elementary school with a deep sense of its mission and a strong vision for its future. Since its founding in 1932 in the progressive tradition of John Dewey, Miquon continues to be guided by a Board of Directors comprising parents, alumni, teaching staff, and external community members. It is located not far from downtown Philadelphia in nearby Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

Miquon provides a rich and exciting environment for approximately 150 students from age three through sixth grade. Miquon is dedicated to preserving childhood, using innovative student‐centered teaching practices, maintaining a diverse community, and developing children’s knowledge of and appreciation for the environment. Time spent outside on the school’s 10‐acre campus, which includes woods, fields, and a creek, is an integral part of every child’s Miquon experience. Miquon values independent thinking, varied individual and collaborative approaches to learning, authentic assessment methods, and creative, child‐focused approaches to curriculum development. Miquon children are notable for their self‐awareness, robust identities, and resilience, with attention to issues of environmental stewardship, inclusivity, and peace.

The Board of Directors has launched a search for Miquon’s next Head of School, with an expected start date of July 1, 2015. The Head will be an educator committed to fostering children’s learning through developmentally‐based play, discovery, and inquiry. She or he will have a track record of leading a progressive educational program and will partner with the faculty to ensure that discussions of critical educational issues, curriculum, and pedagogy are dynamic and engaging. The next Head will serve as an inspirational role model to the children and will engage fully in the School. She or he will ensure the School meets its commitment to nurturing the ideal that every child is a thinker, creator, and contributor, and to creating a foundation for lifelong learning.

http://miquon.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Miquon-School-Principal-Opportunity-Statement_10.14.14.pdf

LOCATION: Saint Thomas Aquinas Elementary School–1719 Morris Street, Phila, PA 19145

ORGANIZATION: Catholic Social Services

START DATE: Immediately

Catholic Social Services is looking for an energetic and organized Program Assistant Director to manage and supervise an After School Program that includes an Afterschool Program & Summer Camp at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School (1719 Morris Street, Phila, PA 19145).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the overall management, supervision and academic enrichment implementation at the program. Duties include daily on-site availability, training and supervision of PT Group Supervisors, Group Leaders, Consultants/Specialists, Youth Workers and Volunteers. Assistant Director will collaborate with Program Director, who is responsible for program development, implementation and evaluation as well as fiscal oversight and management. Program Director engages parents, parish school, and community in special events, and serves as the liaison to Parish and school administration/teachers and funders.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to all CSS Policies and Procedures
• Attends bi-weekly CSS OST Assistant Director Meetings, and other required / pertinent meetings / trainings scheduled through United Way, PHMC, DPW, Keystone Stars and PA Department of Education.
• Assists in acquiring DPW Licensure for child-care facility and Keystone Stars in pursuit of subsequent star levels when appropriate.
• Facilitates weekly on-site academic enrichment classes, preparing lesson plans, staff assistance, and appropriate follow-up.
• Communicates any program changes/shifts to all staff, parents and stakeholders.
• Assistance with supervision of staff includes the recruitment, hiring, orientation and routine evaluation of staff members.
• Ensures that the program is effectively utilized by participants and is responsible for the on-going recruitment and registration process of children as well as orientation process for children and parents.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with Parents, Principals, and Teachers of partner school for continued progress in producing academic outcomes for students. Maintains effective relationships with fellow CSS Program Directors, supervisors, and Community Organizations.
• Responsible for timely submission of reporting and data entry to adhere to PHMC requirements
• Helps to manage fees for service billing for CCIS and Keystone Stars once established.
• Assists in planning for facility maintenance in conjunction with host school or site.

PROGRAMATIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the planning and implementation and development of age-appropriate curriculum that includes Project Based Leaning (PBL) and academic enrichment clubs that fall in line with the PA Common Core Standards. This also includes the incorporation of youth leadership and development into programs.
• Attends routine school planning sessions to develop academic enrichment / leadership activities that yield outcomes for students.
• Develops brochures and other outreach materials for the programs. This also includes speaking engagements and information for CSS OST Website and Facebook Page.
• Assists in seeking out new program initiatives and funding sources.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Enthusiastic and passionate about working with children.
• Knowledge of and orientation to philosophy and mission of the agency.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in Education (preferably in Early Childhood or Elementary Education) with a minimum two years experience working with children.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Common Core Standards for school aged youth.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Ability to organize, efficiently document, and routinely update information.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with co-workers, children, parents, Pastors,
• Principals, Supervisors and Administrators. This person should be culturally sensitive and have the ability to relate well and effectively in a diverse, fast paced environment with a diverse client population is required.
• Ability to manage purpose and vision of the program is essential.
• Ability to multi-task and be flexible to meet program needs is required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$32,000-35,000
Full benefits—health, dental, etc.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Yvette Almaguer
OST Program Director
Catholic Social Services
Saint Thomas Aquinas
1719 Morris Street
Philadelphia, PA 10145
yalmaguer@chs-adphila.org

*Please email resume and cover letter to Yvette Almguer at yalmaguer@chs-adphila.org.

Overview
Here’s My Chance is a “creative agency for good” based in Philadelphia, PA that is transforming the way nonprofits and socially-responsible businesses tell their stories, communicate with stakeholders, and represent their brands. We develop powerful campaigns, provocative and intelligent videos, infographics, websites, apps, print media, and more with the goal of empowering our clients and building a stronger social impact sector across the country and around the world.

Our People & Culture
We are a small but growing team of professionals that are passionate about changing the world. Our client list includes nonprofits, foundations, and values-based businesses. We are self-starters and idea-creators that embrace the constant change of the social impact market and digital space. As founding members of Impact Hub Philly, we thrive at the coworking space located at 4th and Girard.

Position Overview

Responsibilities may include:

– Assisting with administrative tasks related to events and presentation management. Tasks may include:
o Booking Space
o Organizing Event Timing
o Coordinating with Vendors, Clients, and other Outside Parties
o Creating Presentations
o Printing and Collating Documents
o Prepping Internal Team Members
o Setting Up AV Equipment and Event Spaces
o Coordinating Day of Travel, Directions and Timing
o Sending Calendar Invites with Event Details

– Seeking awards for HMC to apply to and on occasion, submitting those applications

– Seeking out conferences, events, and speaking engagements for HMC staff to attend or participate in and attend

– Taking ownership of the administrative tasks related to HMC’s MeetUp Series & Webinars

– Assisting with vendor/freelancer management on an as needed basis

– Taking ownership of the process behind HMC internal marketing efforts. Tasks may include:
o Assisting with social media calendars and posts
o Writing and/or proofreading blog posts
o Outlining, writing and/or proofreading newsletters
o Creating processes around internal e-blasts, mailers, or other large outreach engagements
o Assisting in the follow-up of potential or current clients
o Assisting in the preparation, presentation, and delivery of proposals

– Assisting with intern recruiting, selection and management

– Taking on all administrative office management tasks, including:
o Booking travel arrangements
o Booking conference rooms or other space for internal needs
o Updating the internal holiday and events calendar
o Running office errands when needed
o Setting up the conference room as requested prior to meetings
o Assisting with our internal enrichment and volunteer programs
o Creating invoices and following up with clients for payment

Qualifications
• All candidates must have some form of prior management or event experience. Prior social media experience is a plus.
• Candidates must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be willing to learn to work with management tools used within the agency such as Basecamp, MailChimp, and Base CRM. Prior knowledge of these programs is a plus.
• Must be extremely well organized, as well as have great writing, spelling, and grammar skills.
• Previous experience working with a creative firm is a plus.
• Previous proposal writing experience is a plus.
• Candidate must absolutely be outgoing, friendly, easy to work with and professional.

Next Steps
Check out http://www.heresmychance.com and make sure your values and work aligns with ours. Email a cover letter, resume/CV, and three brief professional writing samples to hireme@heresmychance.com and please apply via this link, http://smrtr.co/1ticMLA. Qualified candidates will be required to complete an in-person interview at our offices during regular business hours. Thank you!

Please join us for the 2014 PASCD Annual Conference, “Leading an Innovative Culture for Learning – Powered by Blended Schools Network” to be held November 23-25 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center in Hershey, PA. Featuring Keynote Speakers: David Burgess – – Author of “Teach Like a Pirate: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator”, Dr. Bart Rocco, Bill Sterrett – ASCD author, “Short on Time: How do I Make Time to Lead and Learn as a Principal?” and Ron Cowell.

This annual conference features small group sessions (focused on curriculum, instructional, assessment, blended learning and middle level education) is a great opportunity to stay connected to the latest approaches for cultural change in your school or district. Join us for PASCD 2014! Online registration is available by visiting http://www.pascd.org

Storytelling is the best way to emotionally connect with donors to engage their heads, hearts, and wallets. Join Vanessa Chase, founder of The Storytelling Nonprofit, for our next webinar and learn the 3 best strategies for storytelling during the year-end season.

Register now >>

http://learn.networkforgood.org/Nonprofit91110.28.143StrategiesYearEndStories_RegistrationPage.html

From Coverage to Care (C2C) is an initiative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designed to help people with new health coverage understand their benefits and connect to primary care and the preventive services that are right for them. C2C resources in Spanish are now available to download and print.

Available resources include:

• A Roadmap to Better Care and a Healthier You (Una Guía para Un Mejor Cuidado y Una Vida Más Saludable) that includes 8 steps to explain what health coverage is, and how to use it to get needed care
• Consumer tools including a sample insurance card and a sample explanation of benefits
• An 11-part video series that helps explain the information covered in the Roadmap

To download, print, and order these resources in Spanish, please visit http://marketplace.cms.gov/c2c.