The week of
August 31, 2015
Other Local Events and Workshops
Community-Based Trauma Response
Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
In partnership with the Victim/Community Support Committee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), YVPC works to develop a viable continuum of care...
Free Biology Professional Development for Teachers
University of Pennsylvania
You are invited to a free PD session for high school biology teachers and middle school science teachers on Saturday, September 19, 9-12 AM. Our PD will include: · How do biological organisms use...
BBQ not Bars
DecarceratePA
BBQ not Bars Community Cookout to Fund Schools, Not New Jails! The City of Philadelphia is talking about spending over $300 million to build a new jail. We’re coming together to envision a...
Innovating with Impact: Turning Ideas Into Actions and Outcomes
University of Pennsylvania
Innovating with Impact: Turning Ideas Into Actions and Outcomes Join Roy Rosin, MBA, Chief Innovation Officer from Penn Medicine’s Center for Innovation as he discusses the path of taking an...
Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Class
Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission
Micro-Enterprise and Small Business Resources Classes Start October 6, 2015-November 10, 2015 Six Weeks 6 PM-8 PM Tuesday Evenings FREE BASED ON ELIGIBILITY (VALUE $120) Day classes start October 8,...
Crowdfunding
Resources for Human Development
New Beginnings at Resources for Human Development (RHD) is sponsoring the following workshop: CROWDFUNDING Wednesday, September 16, 2015 | 1:00PM – 3:00PM Presented by: Brittany Campese, Principal,...
Strengthening the Workforce through Immigrant Professional Integration
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, IMPRINT and AL DÍA News Media invite you to a two-part symposium series on the role of immigrants in our regional economy. Strengthening the Workforce...
Play Space Design Competition Launch and Reception
Community Design Collaborative
Play Space Design Competition Launch and Reception Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Center for Architecture, 1216 Arch Street Join us to launch a national design competition to...
Meet the Funders Grantmaker Panel
La Salle University
Join us for a Meeting of the Minds at our Grantmaker Panel How often have you submitted a proposal that you really thought was a good match with a funder only to have it rejected? How often have you...
Graduate! Philadelphia Open House
Graduate! Philadelphia
Thinking about a new career? Take the next step: Find out about how you can finish your degree in Business, Technology, Education, Human Services and dozens of other programs by attending our Open...
The Future of Philadelphia: A Mayoral Town Hall Debate
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
The Future of Philadelphia: A Mayoral Town Hall Debate Tuesday, September 29, 2015, Doors open at 6:30 PM DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 237 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Please join the United Way...
Education for Sustainability Workshop
School District of Philadelphia
On Tuesday, September 1st, the School District of Philadelphia will offer a free Education for Sustainability workshop to District educators. GreenFutures, the District’s comprehensive,...
Ticket for a Teacher: Education for All event
Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia
Ticket for a Teacher! The Public Interest Law Center will hold its annual event, In Pursuit of the Promise: Education for All, honoring PILCOP’s School Funding lawsuit clients and H. Laddie...
Polarization 2.0: Democracy and Extremism in the Age of Digital Media
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Program on Democracy, Citizenship and Constitutionalism DCC Presents the Opening Event for our 2015-16 Theme Year on Digital Media and the Future(s) of Democracy Polarization : Democracy and...
Aging & HIV: Prevention, Care, and Treatment – Cure and Hepatitis C
National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project
NATAP (National AIDS Treatment Advocacy Project) will be sponsoring a FREE forum, “Aging & HIV: Prevention, Care, and Treatment – Cure and Hepatitis C” on Friday, October 2nd, 10AM – 1:30...
New Resources
New Website: SDP Office of Grant Development
School District of Philadelphia
The Office of Grant Development at the School District of Philadelphia has an updated website for schools to discover small grants through their monthly newsletter, review District policies and...
New Online Voter Registration in Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Once you know you are eligible to vote, the next step is to register. In Pennsylvania, a new online application makes registering to vote easier than ever before. You can also register in person, by...
New website to find/post volunteer opportunities
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Introducing United Way’s new volunteer portal! United Way has a new volunteer website, where individual or group volunteers can easily find opportunities that suit them. All you have to do is...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers needed, Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The Welcoming Center delivers a variety of services to immigrants, cultivating the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in the Philadelphia region. Volunteers are a valuable part of our team...
From Blight to Bloom: La Finquita Day of Service
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
From Blight to Bloom: La Finquita Edition! Saturday, September 12, 2015, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 428 Master St., Philadelphia, PA Join Keep Philadelphia Beautiful and South Kensington Community...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Engagement Academy
Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities
CUMU Engagement Academy October 9-11, 2015 Omaha, NE As the new academic year begins, what are the top goals or challenges for your campus? Is it student recruitment, retention, completion? Fund...
Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life
Imagining America
America Will Be! The Art and Power of “Weaving Our We” Imagining America: Artists and Scholars in Public Life 15th Annual National Conference September 30 – October 3, 2015 Hosted by UMBC...
Call for Proposals: Coalition for Community Schools National Conference
Coalition for Community Schools
Community Schools National Forum 2016 – Workshop Application April 6-8, 2016 Albuquerque, NM Conference Theme and Overview In April 2016, the Coalition for Community Schools, together with the...
Grant Opportunities
Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF Invites LOIs for Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is accepting Letters of Intent for its Evidence for Action:...
Youth Bereavement Support Services Grants
A Little Hope
A Little Hope Announces Youth Bereavement Support Services Grants A Little HOPE supports organizations that provide bereavement support services and grief counseling to children and teens who have...
E2 Energy to Education Grants
Constellation
Constellation Seeks Applications for E2 Energy to Education Grants Constellation believes that providing quality educational opportunities and career development are among the most important tools to...
Kids Run the Nation Fund
Road Runners Club of America
Road Runners Club of America Accepting Applications for Kids Run the Nation Fund Grants In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assist running clubs, event...
Strengthen Performing Arts
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
DDCF Accepting Grant Proposals to Strengthen Performing Arts Through its Fund for National Projects, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation awards up to $1 million in grants annually in support of...
Collection Preservation Award
Heritage Preservation
Heritage Preservation Seeks Nominations for Collection Preservation Award Heritage Preservation, in partnership with the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, is seeking...
Learning and Leadership Grants
NEA Foundation
NEA Foundation Invites Applications for Learning and Leadership Grants The NEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Education Association, is a public charity supported by contributions...
Address Social and Environmental Problems
Singing for Change
Singing for Change Accepting LOIs for Projects to Address Social and Environmental Problems Created by Jimmy Buffett in 1995, Singing for Change initially was funded with contributions from the...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
STEM Intensive Coordinator, Leadership, Innovation and the Liberal Arts Center
Bryn Mawr College
JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Program Coordinator Supervisor: Katie Krimmel, Assoc. Dean Department: Career and Professional Development (CPD)/ Leadership, Innovation, and the Liberal Arts Center (LILAC)...
PT Development Director, Weavers Way Community Programs
Weavers Way Community Programs
Weavers Way Community Programs – the non-profit arm of Weavers Way Co-op – is hiring a PT Development Director who has experience with building an individual giving program, particularly...
Financial Analyst, School District of Philadelphia
School District of Philadelphia
Financial Analyst at The School District of Philadelphia Job Summary Performs detailed analyses and evaluations of the financial operations of various organizational units and programs in connection...
Miscellaneous
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Students Invited to Apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 4, 2015 Created by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the...
TeenSHARP still seeking youth participants
TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP is still accepting applications for the College Access Ambassador Program (10 days remaining before the FINAL deadline – September 10th) TeenSHARP is looking for intellectually...
Finding & Keeping Good Board Members
La Salle University
Finding & Keeping Good Board Members October 9, 2015 noon to 1:30 pm Busy board members don’t even have to leave their desks to get secrets from a board governance expert on the most...
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