The week of
February 29, 2016
PHENND Events/Activities
2016 PHENND Annual Report
PHENND
We are pleased to share the new PHENND Annual Report which profiles our accomplishments during the 2014-2015 academic year. The report also includes brief summaries from many of our member...
K-16 Partnerships Network on Twitter
PHENND
Get more up-to-the minute news from the K-16 Partnerships Network. Follow us at https://twitter.com/K16Partnerships
Other Local Events and Workshops
Facilitating Like a Pro
The Blue Door Group
Tuesday, March 15 6:00-8:30 pm Click here for more information or to register. &mc_eid=1f1e81aa64#!gathering/ciht Ever attended a great training and thought, “I wish I could facilitate like...
Ten Questions for Work that Matters
Sandbox Collective
Join us in March to expand your network and discuss this blog from Seth Godin about 10 Questions for Work that Matters. In an effort to help expand people’s networks, each attendee is asked to...
TESOL Workshop
University of Pennsylvania
TESOL Workshop April 8-10, 2016 6-9PM April 8; 10:30AM-5:30PM April 9; 10:30AM-4:30PM April 10 April 29-May 1, 2016 6-9PM April 29; 10:30AM-5:30PM April 30; 10:30AM-4:30PM May 1 Graduate School of...
Fundraising Basics for Nonprofit Organizations
Vision Driven Consulting
At this workshop, we’ll dig into the most successful types of fundraising (hint: NOT grantwriting) while brainstorming different tools and methods you can use to achieve your individual goals....
Grant Writing – Intermediate
Vision Driven Consulting
Vision Driven Artists Series: Grant Writing – Intermediate The Rotunda & Vision Driven Consulting are bringing resources and capacity-building workshops to self-producing artists/musicians...
Time Crunch Twitter
Interactive Mechanics
Time Crunch Twitter time-saving strategies for social media Tuesday, March 22, 12:30 – 1:30 PM CultureWorks (1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320) Not sure how to get started with twitter, or how to...
User Experience for Libraries & Collections
Interactive Mechanics
User Experience for Libraries & Collections March 7, 1:30 – 4:30 PM Sheraton Society Hill (One Dock Street) At its core, User Experience (UX) is how your audience feels about using a...
Student Engagement in the STEM Classroom
Philadelphia Regional Noyce Partnership
Student Engagement in the STEM Classroom: Energizing Teachers, Boosting Student Learning Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM (EDT) During this exciting day STEM teachers will be...
Women’s Health and Wellness Forum
Community College of Philadelphia
Division of Access and Community Engagement at the Community College of Philadelphia invites you to a Women’s Health and Wellness Forum Please Join Us Friday, March 25, 2016 Meet and Greet: 11...
Women Organizing in Frontline Communities
Rutgers University
American Studies, The Institute for Women’s Leadership, The RCHA Black Atlantic Project, Women’s and Gender Studies, and The Institute for Research on Women welcome all to a talk by Cheri...
Job Corps Information Session
U.S. Department of Labor
Job Corps Information Sessions in Montgomery County Health & Human Services Building 1430 Dekalb St, Rear Entrance Norristown March 9th- April 13th Meeting starts at 10 am. Pottstown Public...
Partners in Outreach Conference
Episcopal Community Services
Saturday, March 19, 2016 8:30 AM Partners in Outreach is an annual conference that brings together people who are called to serve communities in need. Each year, it connects them to social service...
Math Workshop for Elementary School Teachers
Pennsylvania State University
Math Workshop for Elementary School Teachers; The Pennsylvania Mathematics Initiative (PMI) is seeking participants for a professional development opportunity at Penn State University. This is a...
Free Legal Clinic
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The next Welcoming Center Free Legal Clinic will take place on Tuesday March 8, 2016 from 3:00PM to 5:30PM at 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 555, Philadelphia. Other clinics are scheduled to take...
Guide to Finding and Getting Grants
La Salle University
This step-by-step user-friendly guide will walk novice grant seekers through the proposal planning, research, writing, and submission process. Discussion will include how to define funding needs,...
Free Biology PD for middle school science teachers
University of Pennsylvania
You are invited to a free PD session for high school biology teachers and middle school science teachers on Saturday, April 9, 9-12 AM. High school teachers, middle school teachers, and student...
Staff: Obtaining, Training, Retaining, and Motivating
Out-of-School Time Resource Center
Next Out-of-School Time Resource Center Peer Networking Meeting: Register today! Staff: Obtaining, Training, Retaining, and Motivating Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 9:30 – 11:30 AM Location:...
Strategy, Policy and Priorities mtg on Family Engagement
School District of Philadelphia
SRC Strategy, Policy and Priorities (SPP) meeting – March 2, 2016 School District of Phila. Auditorium 440 N Broad, Phila 19130 | 5:30-7:30p Principals, parents, teachers, students, and...
Teacher Professional Development: Quest for the Liberty Bell
National Park Service
Saturday, April 2, 2016 Time: 9:30 Cost: $25 You will learn the rich history of this symbol of liberty and gain ideas on how to use the Liberty Bell in the classroom. In addition, you will get to...
Public Hearing on Sustainable Procurement
Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Sustainable Procurement Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on the Environment will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 1 PM...
Bowling fundraiser for YouthBuild Service Trip
Young Friends of YouthBuild Philly
YouthBuild Philly, a second-chance program for former high school dropouts, is proud to offer twenty YouthBuild students a *Once in a Lifetime* opportunity to travel to Utuado, Puerto Rico to...
Mindfulness: Foundation for Teaching and Learning
Mindfulness in Education Network
Mindfulness: Foundation for Teaching and Learning Ninth Annual Conference March 4-6, 2016 M. Carey Thomas Library, Great Hall Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA PRE-CONFERENCE OVERVIEW PassageWorks...
School Safety Forum
Anderson School
School Safety Forum Anderson School 1034 S. 60th Street Monday, March 14, 2016 5:00 pm—6:00 pm Anderson School is recruiting families and community partners to help provide additional supervision...
Effective Communications to Build Relationships, Engagement & Understanding
La Salle University
Whether it’s interacting with a donor, a regulator, a co-worker, a supervisor or a supervisee, the most successful people are the best communicators. That includes not only the messages you...
STEAM for Special Populations
Moore College of Art and Design
STEAM FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS Saturday, March 12th 9:00 am – 12:30 pm AN ART EDUCATION MINI-SYMPOSIUM Presented by Moore’s MA in Art Education with an Emphasis in Special Populations in...
Transformational Intergroup Dialogue Train-the-Trainer Program
Pyramid Consulting Services
Transformational Intergroup Dialogue Train-the-Trainer Program Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25, 2016 This is an interactive training designed to help professionals improve their skills in...
Social Venture Institute
Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
March 23, 2016 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Temple University Center City Room 222 1515 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 One of SBN’s most popular programs is returning! Join business owners and...
New Resources
Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate Program
Bryn Mawr College
Want to sharpen your leadership skills in 2016 and add value to your organization? Join the 200-plus nonprofit executives who have turned to the Executive Leadership Certificate program at Bryn Mawr...
Summer Opportunity AmeriCorps
Corporation for National and Community Service
As summer approaches, many young people will take advantage of time between school years to gain skills and experience while also serving their communities. We believe in our youth and look forward...
Essential Global Learning
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Essential Global Learning Edited and Introduced by Dawn Michele Whitehead Essential Global Learning is a compilation of seminal AAC&U articles about global learning. This publication provides a...
Overview of Evaluation Design
Corporation for National and Community Service
Evaluation Resources: an Overview of Evaluation Design As part of the CNCS Knowledge Network, we have designed resources and evaluation courses to assist grantees and CNCS staff as they move through...
Social Innovation Fund National Assessment Report
Corporation for National and Community Service
Just in time for the Social Innovation Fund (SIF)’s seventh birthday, we released the SIF Classic National Assessment report! A key goal of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) Classic program is...
Online Job and Summer Internship Fair
Campus Philly
The Search for Your Summer Talent Starts Here Campus Philly CareersNeed to find that new rock star for your team? Campus Philly’s Online Job and Internship Fair, sponsored by Publicis Healthcare,...
Partnerships Classifieds
Philly’s 6th Annual Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night Organizing Commitee
Philly’s 6th Annual Take Back the Night begins organizing & Planning for this year’s event When: Thursday April 28, 2016 | Marches begin at 5:45 pm Where: Four marches will begin at various...
Host a Penn Community Engagement Intern
University of Pennsylvania
The Community Engagement Internship enables Penn undergraduate students an opportunity to engage in work for the common good while also acquiring meaningful real-world experiences with nonprofit...
Thomas’ Walk Against Hunger
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
APRIL 9, 2016, SATURDAY | PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART ( miles) on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Join thousands of your neighbors on April 9, 2016 as we walk as a public witness against hunger in our...
volunteers needed, Our Closet
Our Closet
Our Closet is a volunteer-driven, community-based organization that provides clothing to vulnerable Philadelphians, free of charge, by way of pop-up clothing shops in the city. Our goal is to create...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Abstracts: Engage for Change conference
Siena College
The annual Engage for Change conference will be held on May 18th at Siena College. This conference is an opportunity for faculty from across the region and beyond to present on and find out about...
Call for Submissions: Journal of Community-Based Research and Practice
University of Miami
Collaborations: A Journal of Community-Based Research and Practice Sponsored by University of Miami and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Collaborations: A Journal of Community-based...
Grant Opportunities
2016 Complex Systems Scholar Award
James S. McDonnell Foundation
James S. McDonnell Foundation Seeks Applications for 2016 Complex Systems Scholar Award The James S. McDonnell Foundation is accepting applications for its 2016 Complex Systems Scholar Award. The...
Innovative K-12 Education Programs
Braitmayer Foundation
Braitmayer Foundation Seeks Proposals for Innovative K-12 Education Programs The Braitmayer Foundation in Marion, Massachusetts, was established in 1964 through a gift from Marian S. Braitmayer....
Safe Places to Play Grants
U.S. Soccer Foundation
Soccer Foundation Invites Letters of Interest for Safe Places to Play Grants Since 1995, the Soccer Foundation has awarded grants to more than six hundred organizations in the United States in...
Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling
National Storytelling Network
National Storytelling Network Seeks Applications for Brimstone Award The National Storytelling Network is accepting applications for the 2016 Brimstone Award for Applied Storytelling, an annual award...
Creative Leadership Grants for school teambuilding
Crayola
Deadline: June 6, 2016 The Crayola grant program will award grants of $2,500 in support of creative leadership team-building programs in elementary schools in the United States and Canada. In...
Field Trip Grants for 4th Grade trips to parks
U.S. Department of the Interior
Transportation Funding Opportunity from Johnson Ohana Foundation: The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation just announced a $25,000 contribution to kick-off a crowdfunding opportunity to support...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Administrative & Communications Associate, Starfinder Foundation
Starfinder Foundation
We are looking for a motivated and multi-talented individual to join the Starfinder team as Administrative and Communications Associate. Please share this posting widely. We especially welcome...
Program Leader – Education, Lenfest Center
Lenfest Center
The Lenfest Center is a privately owned and operated community center located in the Hunting Park community of North Philadelphia. The center’s mission is to improve the mental, physical and social...
Career Coach, YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
Full-time, 12-month position at YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, an alternative 12th Grade-only, diploma-granting high school for former high-school dropouts ages 18 to 21. To apply, send a...
Pt-time Talent Development Specialist, Workforce Investment Board
Montgomery County
The Career Advisor connects candidates to occupational skills training that will provide the skills needed to gain employment and is also responsible for reengaging those customers for job placement...
Job Developer, ResCare Workforce Services
ResCare Workforce Services
Location: Bristol, PA SUMMARY Responsible for establishing professional relationships with employers; developing standing job bank of employers, providing job leads, coordinating and conducting...
Food Literacy & Access VISTA
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger (GPCAH), in partnership with Hunger Free America, is seeking a dynamic AmeriCorps VISTA member to join our team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
Clinical Research Coordinator, Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research
University of Pennsylvania
Please encourage outstanding applicants with at least two years of work experience (or a Master’s degree) to apply for the position listed below. Note, we will also be posting positions for 2...
Miscellaneous
Strategies to help consumer use health coverage
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This webinar will provide an overview of the From Coverage to Care Roadmap to Better Care and a Healthier You Toolkit. Understanding how and when to use your health insurance can be overwhelming,...
4th Annual Mayor’s Award for Distinguished National Service
City of Philadelphia
4th Annual Mayor’s Award for Distinguished National Service For more information on the Mayor’s Award for Distinguished National Service, please visit AWARD ELIGIBILITY: • an...
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