The week of

April 20, 2015

Other Local Events and Workshops

Collaboration of Educators at Central High School

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM The fifth annual Collaboration of Educators at Central High School is the outcome of the collective knowledge and creativity of Philadelphia...

A Social Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Formation

Free Library of Philadelphia

Tuesday, May 19 | 11:00 to 1:00 Parkway Central Library | 1st Floor | Room 108 In this program, we will examine the range of options available to individuals with innovative solutions to...

An Introduction to Legal Issues in Charitable Fundraising

Free Library of Philadelphia

Wednesday, May 6 | 5:30 to 6:30 Parkway Central Library | 1st Floor | Room 108 Marla K. Conley, co-chair of the Nonprofit Organizations Practice Group and a member of the Tax and Wealth Management...

Workshop Facilitation Train-the-Trainer

Blue Door Group

The Blue Door Group offers its Spring 2-day Train-the-Trainer: Friday, May 29 and June 5 Two-Day Train-the-Trainer Series Time: 9:30 – 4:30 Location: Tabernacle United Church 3700 Chestnut...

Free Financial Workshops

Clarifi

This Wednesday, April 22,  Clarifi is kicking off a series of free public financial workshops. Topics range from understanding credit and predatory lending to navigating social security and banking...

Food Justice Movie Night: Tierralisimo

University of Pennsylvania

Thursday, April 23rd 6pm at the Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street) Please join the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative for our Food Justice Movie Night! AUNI is one of several organizations in the country...

Women, Voting, and Social Assistance

University of Pennsylvania

The Penn Program on Democracy, Citizenship, and Constitutionalism, The Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Program, and The Latin American and Latino Study Program present Women, Voting, and...

Tabling available, End AIDS 2015 Conference

Philadelphia FIGHT

FIGHT is now accepting requests from organizations seeking to table at the End AIDS 2015 Conference. With more than 1,500 individuals expected to attend, the End AIDS 2015 Conference provides an...

AIDS Education Month Events

Philadelphia FIGHT

All events are free! Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Independence Visitors Center, 1 North Independence Mall West Register now! End AIDS 2015 Conference...

Stories, Resilience and Self-Care: Changing the Story Through Trauma Informed Care

Healing 10

Working In Camden means working in an environment of toxic-stress. The impact of this environment is profound for all who live here and work here. Toxic-stress impacts our brain health. The great...

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Workforce Summit

Public Health Management Corporation

Early Care and Education field is at a tipping point Nearly every campaign platform includes ECE Are we ready? The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Workforce Summit brings together key stakeholders...

Best Practices in Effective Board Governance

La Salle University

Does your board take the fun out of dysfunctional? A board that doesn’t really understand the paramount importance of fulfilling its true roles and responsibilities is no laughing matter....

Educator Workshop: Using Genomic Data to Save Lives

University of Pennsylvania

Monday, April 27, 2015 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM, Carolyn Lynch Labs (433 S. University Ave., 19104), free but please sign up Discover how genomic data can be used to save lives, fight infections and...

Three Men, Three Movements: concert for Liberty Unplugged!

Mann Center for the Performing Arts

the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with Play On, Philly! and the Philadelphia Youth Poetry Movement presents SATURDAY, MAY 2 @ 2:00PM Three Men, Three Movements A musical tribute...

Young Scholars Charter Schools Student Art Auction

Young Scholars Charter Schools

Thursday April 23 from 6-8 pm at the African American Museum in Philadelphia the Young Scholars Charter Schools will be celebrating the artistic talents of their scholars. Come out for a night filled...

2nd Annual Mashed Media Awards celebrating youth media

Philly Youth Media Collaborative

Awards Show Celebrating Youth Media Takes Center Stage at Kimmel Center: PYMC Presents 2nd Annual Mashed Media Awards An evening to showcase and recognize youth voice, creativity and vision,...

Lifting Student Achievement to Grow PA’s Economy

University Consortium to Improve Public School Finance and Promote Economic Growth

Beyond a New School Funding Formula: Lifting Student Achievement to Grow PA’s Economy Temple University Center on Regional Politics Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EDT)...

New Resources

New Edition: Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning

University of Michigan

I am pleased to announce the release of volume 21 number 2 of the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL). Volume 21 number 1 was released in November. Since 1994, the MJCSL has been...

Roadmap to Better Care and a Healthier You in 6 languages

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

As you may know, CMS launched a national initiative, “From Coverage to Care”, (C2C), which is designed to help answer questions that people may have about their new health coverage to help them...

FIGHT Community Presentations for Your Organization

Philadelphia FIGHT

Bring AEM to Your Agency with FIGHT Community Presentations! Philadelphia FIGHT offers Community Presentations, two hour workshops hosted at agencies throughout Philadelphia, during the entire month...

New Website: Community Design Collaborative

Community Design Collaborative

a new website just for you! We’ve been hard at work creating a new website that’s fun to use and highlights the collaborative people and places we work with every day. So go ahead and...

Guide for Helping Students Make Informed College Choices

MDRC

New Guide Offers Concrete Steps for Combating Undermatching Undermatching remains a hot topic among both researchers and practitioners in the college access field. A new report from MDRC titled “In...

Book: Applying Theory to Practice in a Community School

Whole Child, Whole School: Applying Theory to Practice in a Community School EILEEN SANTIAGO; JOANNE FERRARA AND JANE QUINN This book provides a unique examination on the ways in which educating the...

Partnerships Classifieds

FinanciallyHers Volunteer Financial Coach, Clarifi

Clarifi

FinanciallyHers Volunteer Financial Coach Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Volunteer coaches are paired one-on-one with a Clarifi client for a total of six months. Clients are enrolled...

Outreach Coordinators, US Social Forum

U.S. Social Forum

The Third US Social Forum (USSF) will be taking place in Philadelphia June 25th – 28th, 2015. The USSF has continued to be a catalyst for improving our communities, building coalitions, and...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Call for Articles: Global Service-Learning

University of Michigan

CALL FOR GSL ARTICLES The Fall 2015 issue of the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) will feature a second special section on global service-learning guest co-edited by Richard...

Grant Opportunities

Housing Needs of Military Veterans

Home Depot Foundation

Home Depot Foundation Offers Grants to Support the Housing Needs of Military Veterans The Home Depot Foundation is inviting applications from community groups to its Community Impact Grants Program,...

Grants for Hands-On Environmental Education Activities

Captain Planet Foundation

Captain Planet Foundation Offers Grants for Hands-On Environmental Education Activities The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to promote and support high-quality educational programs that...

2015 Scholars Program for Youth Researchers

William T. Grant Foundation

William T. Grant Foundation Accepting Nominations for 2015 Scholars Program The William T. Grant Foundation’s Scholars Program supports promising early-career researchers from diverse...

Child Bereavement Programs

National Alliance for Grieving Children

National Alliance for Grieving Children Invites Applications for Child Bereavement Programs The National Alliance for Grieving Children is accepting applications from local child bereavement...

Healthcare Navigator Funding Opportunity

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Navigator Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Released Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a funding opportunity for organizations and individuals to operate as...

In-kind Nonprofit Consulting Grant

Compass

Compass’ mission is to inspire the active engagement of business professionals with their local nonprofits to transform communities. Compass’ goals are to: Help Greater Washington, DC and Greater...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Bilingual Elementary Teaching Positions, School District of Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia

Bilingual Teaching Opportunities for Outstanding Individuals Bilingual Elementary Teaching Positions The School District of Philadelphia is expanding dual language programs and...

Program Director, Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association Job Description: PROGRAM DIRECTOR Last day to apply: Friday, May 1, 2015 SUPERVISOR: Executive Director SUMMARY: Based in the Oxford Circle...

Outreach and Partnerships Coordinator, How I Decide

How I Decide

The Outreach and Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to ensure that our curricula and tools are successfully adopted by our partner schools and youth...

Gearing Up Program Associate/Mechanic

Gearing Up

Gearing Up is hiring a part-time (~30 hours/week) Program Associate/Mechanic. The primary responsibility of the Program Associate is to safely lead/co-leads weekly bicycle rides at assigned partner...

2015 Gardens & Culture Work Ready Positions, Norris Square Neighborhood Project

Norris Square Neighborhood Project

2015 Gardens & Culture Work Ready Positions – Norris Square Neighborhood Project Calling All Youth Artists and Leaders! Your community is in your hands! Norris Square Neighborhood Project...

SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Corps

City of Philadelphia

SERVE Philadelphia VISTA Corps – Multiple full-time positions Application deadlines vary by position. Mayor Michael A. Nutter’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is accepting...

Community Networker, CityLights

CityLights

CityLights Community Networker Position Description Reports to: Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle, Associate Pastor for Mission Wayne Presbyterian Church Staff Supervisor Job Summary CityLights is a diverse...

Consultant, Evaluation Services, Equal Measure

Equal Measure

We are writing to let you know that Equal Measure is hiring a Consultant, Evaluation Services. We invite you to share this announcement with your colleagues and any lists you manage. This is a...

Communications & Policy Intern, Stoneleigh Foundation

Stoneleigh Foundation

Communications & Policy Intern: Summer 2015 The Stoneleigh Foundation is seeking a full-time intern for the summer of 2015. This is a paid position open to graduate students and undergraduate...

Summer Specialist Position, PowerCorpsPHL

City of Philadelphia

PowerCorpsPHL is accepting applications for Summer Specialists to work with our crews across the city to provide peer mentoring, life skills coaching, and career planning support to our corps...

Project Intern, “Next Stop: Democracy!, Here’s My Chance

Here's My Chance

Project Intern for “Next Stop: Democracy!” Here’s My Chance | Paid Internship for Summer 2015 Philadelphia, PA COMPANY DESCRIPTION Here’s My Chance (HMC) is an award-winning creative...

Miscellaneous

Equity in Healthy Food Access: Engaging Women and Entrepreneurs of Color

Policy Link

Thursday, April 23 11 – 12:15 PT / 2 – 3:15 ET This webinar will highlight strategies and valuable resources for engaging female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color in...

Q & A with Superintendent Hite

School District of Philadelphia

Q&A with Dr. Hite – Action Plan “Times of diminishing resources require an even greater commitment to equity. Over the last three years, students, families, and employees in The...

Millennial Alumni Study: Key Takeaways for the Nonprofit Sector

Network for Good

Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at 1pm EDT How do Millennials relate to the organizations they support? What do they want as a donor and how does that translate into future support and donations? We’ve...

Essay and Video Contest on School Funding

City of Philadelphia

Share your voice around the importance of school funding! Students Speak! Get Creative! Submit an Essay (250-500 words) or YouTube Video to Respond to the following prompt: “Fully fund my...

Get Financially Fit Early in Your Career – Important Information for Workers Starting Out

U.S. Department of Labor

Join the Department of Labor, Federal Trade Commission, and the Department of Education, Office of Federal student Aid for a FREE Webinar! Get Financially Fit Early in Your Career – Important...


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