The week of
March 14, 2016
PHENND Events/Activities
VISTA Community Partnership Coordinators
PHENND
Join a cohort that works to strengthen communication, collaboration and community in local Philadelphia schools. PHENND seeks 21 full-time AmeriCorps VISTAs: 16 serve as Community Partnership...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Mental Health First Aid
Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
Did you know that you are more likely to encounter a person in a mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack? Learn the warning signs and how YOU can help! Temple University’s...
Film Screening: Catching the Sun
Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
Film Screening of “Catching the Sun” – Green Power to the People THURSDAY, APRIL 21 2016 5:30 PM — 8:00 PM The Philadelphia debut of the newly released film “Catching the Sun” will...
Two Generation Strategy
Diversified Community Services
2Gen, Are You In? By: Diversified Community Services WED, APRIL 20 AT 8:30 AM Join Diversified Community Services for a half day conference focusing on a Two Generation Strategy as a pathway out of...
Philly Robotics Expo (PRX) 2016
University of Pennsylvania
Philly Robotics Expo (PRX) 2016 Wednesday, June 1, 2016 – 9:00am to 3:00pm PRX is an annual robotics expo that will be held at the University of Pennsylvania. It is hosted by Central High...
Robotics Research Experience for Teachers
University of Pennsylvania
The GRASP Lab at the University of Pennsylvania will host a Research Experience for Teachers (RET) site during the summer of 2016. The Robotics RET will involve 10 math and science teachers per year...
Phila College Prep Roundtable Meeting
Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable
What – PCPR Network Meeting When – March 17, 2016, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where – The Consortium for Building Energy Innovation, Penn State at The Navy Yard, 4960 South 12th...
Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate Program Info Session
Bryn Mawr College
The Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate Program 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...
Applying GIS to Public Health Research
University of Pennsylvania
2016 Summer Institute GIS and Public health Applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Public Health Research, Practice, and Public Policy Date: June 1-3, 2016 By the end of the 3-day...
The Fifth Little Girl: Trauma and Healing
Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
DBHIDS would like to highlight Trauma and Healing, the story of Sara Collins-Rudolph. She will speak to how her faith helped her heal and without it, she would not have been able to make it this far...
Steps toward a No-Carbon House
Sustainable Business Network
Conversations toward a Sustainable Philadelphia A series of talks hosted by the Sustainable Business Network and partners SBN, Judy Wicks, and a growing list of collaborators invite you to join us...
Teaching Tolerance: Using Music to Move Fear to Friendship
Holy Family University
Teaching Tolerance: Using Music to Move Fear to Friendship by Andrea Green, award winning composer/playwright Thursday, April 7 | 7-9pm | Free, Public Holy Family University, in conjunction with the...
Garden Tenders Basic Training
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Garden Tenders Basic Training starts March 16. This six-session course plus a tour combines in-depth and hands-on gardening experience with topics such as basic horticulture, recruiting and keeping...
Citizens Planning Institute
Philadelphia City Planning Commission
I love Where I live! That’s Why I’m a Citizen Planner. Who Should Attend? “Whether you are a seasoned neighborhood leader or a new resident eager to be more active in the community, CPI will...
44th Annual College Conference
ASPIRA
ASPIRA, Inc. of PA, Educational Talent Search Program 44th Annual College Conference For All 11th Grade Students Date: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Time: 9:15 – 1:30 Location: ASPIRA Educational...
New Resources
Host and Sponsor Summer Interns
WorkReady Philadelphia
YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT In a press conference Monday, Mayor James Kenney and other city officials, businesses and philanthropies charged organizations from around Philadelphia to unite in a citywide...
College Signing Day Toolkit
White House
Education after high school is a critical part of a successful future. College graduates have more opportunities than those who choose not to pursue their education past high school. In...
Beyond Prison: Stories of Transformation from the Inside
Kalliopeia Foundation
BEYOND PRISON: Stories of Transformation from the Inside Kalliopeia Foundation introduces a curated collection of multimedia stories on innovative approaches to prison rehabilitation. Beyond Prison,...
New College Scorecard Data
Center for American Progress
New Scorecard Analysis Offers Good News on Completions A recent analysis by the Center for American Progress examines data from the Department of Education’s College Scorecard and finds some...
Advancing Collaborative Roadmaps for Student Success
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Sponsored by The Kresge Foundation, this issue focuses on campus, state, regional, and national strategies for “Advancing Roadmaps for Community College Leadership to Improve Student Learning and...
Partnerships Classifieds
Program Intern, Developing In Excellence Mentoring & Enrichment
Developing in Excellence
Developing In Excellence Mentoring & Enrichment program is seeking a Program Intern. If you have an interest in the nonprofit sector and/or enjoy programming focused on young women, we’re...
volunteers needed for Career Day
12+
12+ is recruiting professionals to participate in Career Day Events at our partner high schools! We need industry representatives from all fields to represent a variety of career options and to...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Community Engagement Institute
Inland Northwest Service-Learning Partnership
Inland Northwest Service-Learning Partnership We are a regional cooperative of educational institutions, community partners, and other stakeholders committed to the development and promotion of...
Grant Opportunities
Environmental Education Grants Program
Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: April 8 Under the Environmental Education Grants Program, the EPA supports environmental education projects that promote environmental awareness and stewardship and help provide people with...
K-12 Meteorological Projects
National Weather Association
National Weather Association Invites Applications for K-12 Meteorological Projects The National Weather Association is accepting applications for its 2015-16 Sol Hirsch Education Fund grants, which...
Addressing Hunger in United States
Presbyterian Mission Agency
Presbyterian Mission Agency Seeks Applications for Programs Addressing Hunger in United States The Presbyterian Mission Agency is inviting Letters of Inquiry from projects that address the root and...
Culture of Health Leaders Program
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF Seeks Applications for Culture of Health Leaders Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is seeking applications for its Culture of Health Leaders program, which aims to develop a large cadre...
Knight News Challenge: Libraries
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation Invites Submissions to Knight News Challenge: Libraries The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced the opening of its $3 million Knight News Challenge, a competition...
Proposals for Information Campaigns
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Seeks Proposals for Information Campaigns The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation supports organizations that contribute to the physical, mental,...
Pennsylvania AmeriCorps State Grants
PennSERVE
PennSERVE is pleased to announce the release of the 2016-2017 Pennsylvania AmeriCorps State Grants: Request for Applications for Formula Funding. A Notice of Intent to Apply is required to be...
Faculty Grants for Interfaith and Interreligious Studies
Interfaith Youth Core
Faculty Grants for Interfaith and Interreligious Studies Free webinar on Mar. 23, 2016 March 23, 2016 1:00 pm EST / 12 noon CST / 10:00 am PST Duration: One hour Cost: Free RSVP: Description: This...
Lead Initiative Institution for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement
NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
The 2016–2017 NASPA Lead Initiative Institution Application is available to NASPA members and NASPA institutions committed to civic learning and democratic engagement work on their campus....
Encouraging Innovation: Field-Initiated Programs
U.S. Department of Justice
We wanted to pass along a great opportunity for federal funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) located within the Department of Justice. The BJA has recently just launched the...
Henry E. Niles Foundation
Henry E. Niles Foundation
The mission of the Henry E. Niles Foundation is to help in the nurturing and uplifting of people in need. The Foundation strives to support humanitarian efforts, including faith-based endeavors,...
Kinder Morgan Foundation
Kinder Morgan Foundation
Deadline: Ongoing The foundation’s K-12 giving focuses especially on academic programs, including tutoring, arts education, and environmental education programs that work with schools and...
Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation
Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation
The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation aspires to reach children whose dreams and passions are limited due to financial circumstances and provide them with opportunities that allow them to see the value...
NEA Student Achievement Grants
National Education Association Foundation
NEA Student Achievement Grants. The National Education Association (NEA) Foundation requests applications for the Student Achievement Grants Program, which provides grants to improve the academic...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Associate, Fairmount Ventures
Fairmount Ventures
Position Available: Associate About Fairmount Ventures: Fairmount Ventures () is a social impact business launched to help create the world we all want to live in. Core services to nonprofits...
VISTA Leader, SERVE Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Currently recruiting one (1) VISTA Leader for the SERVE Philadelphia AmeriCorps VISTA Corps BACKGROUND Philadelphia’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is recruiting 1 VISTA...
Program Coordinator (AmeriCorps), Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
Rebuilding Together CapacityCorps AmeriCorps Program Coordinator Title: AmeriCorps Program Coordinator Host Site: Rebuilding Together Philadelphia Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania About Our...
Assistant Director, Rutgers Educational Opportunity Fund
Rutgers University
The Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program is a state-supported student success program that provides New Jersey residents holistic support services including comprehensive academic, personal,...
Next Step Case Manager, Congreso de Latinos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a full-time Next Step Case Manager to work within its Education and Workforce Services (EWS) division. The Next Step...
Bilingual College Readiness Instructor, Congreso de Latinos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a full-time Bilingual College Readiness Instructor to work within its Education and Workforce Services division. This...
Senior Associate, Operations, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Nonprofit Finance Fund
The Senior Associate on the Advisory Services Operations (AS Ops) Team serves a critical role in helping Nonprofit Finance Fund’s(NFF) consultants to manage and document their work, while also...
various Garden Center positions, Greensgrow Farms
Greensgrow Farms
Greensgrow Farms, established in 1997, is an urban farm in the heart of Philadelphia specializing in growing food, flowers and neighborhoods. We are a diverse operation with many programs related to...
Program Facilitator, FirstHand
University City Science Center
The University City Science Center has an immediate opening for a Program Facilitator, FirstHand. The University City Science Center’s (UCSC) FirstHand Program is looking for a talented, energetic...
Executive Director, Black Women in Sport Foundation
Black Women in Sport Foundation
Change the game! Impact the future of sports and your community! Black Women in Sport Foundation is seeking a dynamic, energetic Executive Director who shares our commitment to provide quality...
Miscellaneous
Important survey for afterschool providers
Pennsylvania General Assemby
Important Notice: Attention Afterschool Providers The Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee is conducting a study – of the extent to which the commonwealth’s afterschool are...
after school arts for youth in West Philly
West Park Cultural Center
West Park Cultural Center (WPCC) was founded in 2001 to promote a vibrant community using arts and culture as a central tool in programs that help youth tap their creative and academic potential, and...
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