The week of

January 11, 2016

PHENND Events/Activities

Superintendent’s Award In Recognition of Outstanding Service

School District of Philadelphia

The School District of Philadelphia Superintendent’s Award In Recognition of Outstanding Service to Philadelphia Public School Students Application Due: March 1, 2016 The Superintendent’s Award...

Other Local Events and Workshops

MLK Day Race Dialogue & Workshop

Blue Door Group

MLK Day Race Dialogue & Workshop Monday, January 18, 2016, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (with 30-minute lunch break) Girard College, Philadelphia Do you want to see more meaningful and deep dialogue...

Community Driven Research Day

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Bringing Community Based Organizations and Local Researchers Together Wednesday, February 3, 2016 : 9:00 am – 12:00 pm University of Pennsylvania, Biomedical Research Building Auditorium &...

Afterschool program recruiting event, Congreso

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso will be hosting a staff recruitment event where we will be sharing information about afterschool program staff jobs and interviewing folks on the spot. Program staff will lead homework help...

Crowdsourcing Smartly: Is Democracy Prepared to Flip the Big Data Switch?

University of Pennsylvania

2015-16 Theme Year Digital Media and the Future(s) of Democracy Crowdsourcing Smartly: Is Democracy Prepared to Flip the Big Data Switch? Beth Simone Noveck Jerry Hultin Global Network Professor /...

Money Strong: New Year, New Financial You

Clarifi

  Let’s make a New Year’s resolution you’ll keep past February. If you’ve been wanting to get your money in better shape, now’s your chance. And the Clarifi team can help. Together,...

Restorative Justice: Practices for Healing

Restorative Justice Coalition

Save the date! Registration details to come Restorative Justice: Practices for Healing Friday, March 18, 2016 Join us for a daylong conference at Villanova University to explore restorative...

Philadelphia 2035 Open House

Philadelphia City Planning Commission

Philadelphia City Planning Commission | Philadelphia 2035 Open House January 13th at 5:30 pm, WHYY Media Commons, 150 N. 6th Street Check out progress on Philadelphia2035, with an update on our...

Immigration: Economics, Policy, and Politics

University of Pennsylvania

Penn Program on Democracy, Citizenship and Constitutionalism IMMIGRATION Economics, Policy, and Politics Wed. January 13 / 12:00pm (lunch provided) Silverstein Forum, Stiteler Hall 1st Floor...

“Meet the Funders” Panel Discussion

La Salle University

“Meet the Funders” Panel Discussion February 5, 2016 at the Wilma Theater Our diverse array of funders includes: Becki Lynch – GSK Alexandra (Mindy) Aldridge – The Nelson Foundation Dominique...

User Experience for Museum Professionals

Interactive Mechanics

User Experience for Museum Professionals UX tools with limited time and money Wednesday, February 17, 12:30 – 1:30 PM CultureWorks (1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320) At its core, User Experience...

Google Analytics for Arts & Culture

Interactive Mechanics

Google Analytics for Arts & Culture learn about your visitors from website data Tuesday, January 19, 12:30 – 1:30 PM CultureWorks (1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320) Google Analytics is a web...

Screening: World on Trial

Penn State University

On Friday, January 22nd from 5 to 7 , the Penn State Center Engaging Philadelphia will host a screening of the first episode of World on Trial, a PBS film series whose purpose is to elevate public...

Tech SLAM seeks school partners

New Foundations Charter School

New Foundations Charter School will be hosting a Tech SLAM on March 4th – 5th in an effort to give teens real life experience in working within the marketing and design fields through...

At The Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy

At the Well Conferences

At The Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy Date: July 24 – August 5th Location: Princeton University Mission Statement: At The Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy seeks to empower young...

Call for Papers: Philosophy and Engagement

University of Pennsylvania

Philosophy and Engagement, 2016 University of Pennsylvania April 8-10 Call for Papers: It’s often suggested that philosophy should do more to “engage” with the wider society in which it’s...

Path to Citizenship Program

1199C Training Fund

Below is information on our new, limited “Path to Citizenship Program.” Please pass along to eligible immigrants. More information at Contact Arlyn Freed at 215-568-2580 to reserve one of 15...

New Resources

CNCS Public Engagement and Outreach Plan

Corporation for National and Community Service

2016 CNCS Public Engagement and Outreach Plan CNCS CEO Wendy Spencer taped a 90-second video message to wish you a happy new year and share our engagement, outreach, and education plan for 2016....

The Complete Donor Thank You Guide

Network for Good

Now that the rush of year-end is over, it’s time to thank your donors for their amazing generosity. Saying “thank you” is more than a formality—it’s an opportunity to show donors how...

New Volume: Journal of College Access

Western Michigan University

Journal of College Access Publishes its Second Volume; Features NCAN Benchmarking Project Ten authors have contributed to the second volume (January 2016) of the Journal of College Access (JCA). This...

The Optimal Town-Gown Marriage: Taking Campus-Community Outreach and Engagement to the Next Level

Stephen Gavazzi

The Optimal Town-Gown Marriage Taking Campus-Community Outreach and Engagement to the Next Level Authored by Stephen M Gavazzi The Optimal Town-Gown Marriage book is dedicated to helping campus and...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

2016 Appalachian Summit on Service-Learning

Carson-Newman University

The Bonner Center for Service-Learning & Civic Engagement at Carson-Newman University is excited to announce the registration for the 2016 Appalachian Summit on Service-Learning is now open! Last...

Advanced Leadership Development in Higher Education Conference

Academic Impressions

Advanced Leadership Development in Higher Education Conference – March 29-31, 2016, Chicago, IL Prepare yourself to better lead at your institution. As part of the program, you will receive a 360...

Grant Opportunities

Grants for local businesses

Merchants Fund

Friends: Monday, February 29, 2016 Deadline We have created an online application. We prefer this method but we have kept the PDF so you can print it to see what is required. We are committed to...

Free videos for nonprofits, PHILO Project

PHILO Project

The PHILO Project provides professionally shot, lighted, written, and edited video for small nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia area that could otherwise never afford them. Because it is...

Sodexho Foundation Youth Grants

Youth Service America

125 $400 grants from YSA and Sodexo Foundation are available for youth leaders ages 5-25 across the to turn their ideas into action and make an impact on the issue of childhood hunger on Global...

Women-Led Projects

Open Meadows Foundation

Open Meadows Foundation Invites Applications for Women-Led Projects The Open Meadows Foundation is a grantmaking organization seeking to fund projects that promote gender, racial, and/or economic...

Community Access to Child Health

American Academy of Pediatrics

Community Access to Child Health Seeks Applications for Community Health Programs Community Access to Child Health, a program of the American Academy of Pediatrics, provides support to pediatricians...

Education Research Projects

Spencer Foundation

Spencer Foundation Invites Proposals for Education Research Projects Established in 1962, the Spencer Foundation is dedicated to the belief that research is necessary to the improvement of education....

Signature Employment Grants for people with disabilities

Kessler Foundation

Kessler Foundation Invites Applications for Signature Employment Grants The Kessler Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities through discovery,...

Youth Baseball and Softball Programs

Baseball Tomorrow Fund

Baseball Tomorrow Fund Invites Applications from Youth Baseball and Softball Programs The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players...

Art and Social Change Grants

Leeway Foundation

Leeway Foundation Invites Applications for Art and Social Change Grants The Philadelphia-based Leeway Foundation supports artists involved in art for social change that positively affects and...

World Hunger Leadership Challenge

Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning

World Hunger Leadership Challenge Accepting Student Entries for World Hunger Service Learning Projects The Lead2Feed Challenge was created by the Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning and...

Corridor Cleaning Program Grants

Philadelphia Department of Commerce

Philadelphia Department of Commerce | Corridor Cleaning Program Grants Proposals due January 15th Submit a proposal for $20,000 – $50,000 to support cleaning, safety, and public space...

Targeted Corridor Revitalization Program Grants

Philadelphia Department of Commerce

Philadelphia Department of Commerce | Targeted Corridor Revitalization Program Grants Proposals due January 19th Submit a proposal for up to $75,000 in funding for a corridor manager to coordinate...

Creativity Connects and Challenge America

National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in the nation’s only arts funder to award grants in all 50 states and jurisdictions. As the first step in its funding process, the NEA has posted...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Instructor(s) Needed, Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association Job Description: INSTRUCTOR(S) NEEDED Last day to apply: January 29, 2015 DESCRIPTION: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of...

21st CCLC Out of School Time Coordinator, Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association

Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association Job Description: 21st CCLC Out of School Time Coordinator Last day to apply: January 22, 2015 SUPERVISOR: Program Director POSITIONS...

Pt-time Instructors, Mathnasium

Mathnasium of Andorra

Part-time Instructors Needed! If you have strong math skills and love working with children, please contact us. We are always looking for a few good people to learn the Mathnasium Method and work...

Youth Program Instructor, Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology (CDIT)

People’s Emergency Center

Center for Digital Inclusion and Technology (CDIT) Youth Program Instructor Background Founded in 1972, PEC is a comprehensive homeless services provider and experienced nonprofit community...

Executive Director, Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative

Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative

Executive Director Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC) – Philadelphia, PA $120,000 a year The Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative, a pioneer in advancing the nationally...

Communications & Program Associate, Stoneleigh Foundation

Stoneleigh Foundation

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Communications & Program Associate The Stoneleigh Foundation is currently seeking a Communications and Program Associate who will work closely with Stoneleigh staff to...

Miscellaneous

2016 Lynton Award for Early Career College Faculty

New England Resource Center for Higher Education

NERCHE Invites Nominations for 2016 Lynton Award for Early Career College Faculty The New England Resource Center for Higher Education is committed to collaborative change processes in higher...

Middle School Course Work Scholarships

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

NCTM Accepting Applications for Middle School Course Work Scholarships The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications from prospective middle school mathematics teachers...

Newman Civic Fellows Award

Campus Compact

Newman Civic Fellows Award – Nominations due by February 29th The nomination period is now open for Campus Compact’s 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award, which recognizes community-involved...

Developing Your Mentoring Program’s Risk Management and Safety Policies

Mentoring Central

Risky Business Part 1: Developing Your Mentoring Program’s Risk Management and Safety Policies Tue, January 19, 2016 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST This three-part webinar series will focus on how...

Foundations for Trauma Informed Art-Making

BuildABridge International

Our Foundations Course is Now Online Learn basic principles and skills for trauma-informed art-making with children and youth living in crisis and poverty. Course begins now and you can move at your...

How Infographics Can Communicate Impact

Here's My Chance

NEW WEBINAR: YOU OUGHTA BE IN PICTURES How Infographics Can Communicate Impact In our increasingly visual world, huge blocks of text go unread. That’s why your nonprofit needs an infographic....


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