The week of

April 18, 2016

PHENND Events/Activities

K-16 Partnerships Network June Institute

PHENND

The fifth annual PHENND K-16 Partnerships Network June Institute will be held Monday, June 6, 2016, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at the School District of Philadelphia.  This is event will feature a combination...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Free Play for mentors & mentees: Young Frederick Douglass

Olivet Covenant Church Theatre

Young Frederick Douglass By Walt Vail, adapted from The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Directed by John Mullany Remaining showtimes are 8PM Friday, April 22; 8PM Saturday, April 23; and 2PM...

2016 Conference on The State of Education in Pennsylvania

NAACP

Media Area NAACP 2016 Conference on The State of Education in Pennsylvania Saturday, May 14th, 2016 9am – 3:30pm (8:30 Registration) Marcus Foster Student Union 2nd Floor Auditorium Cheyney...

Bringing Students Together: The Obstacles and Opportunities of School District Consolidation

Educational Testing Service

Save the date: June 15 Consolidating New Jersey’s more than 590 school districts, while challenging, could increase equity and educational outcomes and potentially yield economic benefits to...

YouthBuild Open House

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School

YouthBuild Open House April 27th Wednesday, April 27th 4 PM – 6PM What does YouthBuild Philly offer for disconnected young people in Philadelphia? How can you or your organization get involved?...

PhillyRising Service Summit

City of Philadelphia

PhillyRising Service Summit Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 2:30PM-7:30PM Andrew Jackson Elementary School 1213 S 12th St. Join PhillyRising in their attempts to connect community members with resources...

Breakfast with the Stars: Storytelling for Impact

Here's My Chance

Breakfast with the Stars: Storytelling for Impact TUESDAY, MAY 17 2016 9:00 AM — 11:00 AM The nonprofit world has an abundance of inspiring stories…but does your organization have the skills...

Invitational Summer Institute on Writing and Literacy

University of Pennsylvania

Since 1986, the Philadelphia Writing Project has sponsored an Invitational Summer Institute on Writing and Literacy for K-16 educators in the Philadelphia region. The institute engages teachers in...

Neighborhood Economic Development Impact Briefing & RFP

City of Philadelphia

Neighborhood Economic Development Impact Briefing Tuesday, April 26. 2016 1515 Arch St., Room 18-029 Philadelphia, PA The Philadelphia Department of Commerce’s Office of Neighborhood Economic...

2016 Pennsylvania Department of Education Data Summit

Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)

You are invited to register for the 2016 Pennsylvania Department of Education Data Summit in Hershey, PA! Join REL Mid-Atlantic and the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the annual PDE Data...

Immigration Conference: African Migrants in Italy and Our Role

Villanova University

Immigration Conference Stories Untold: African Migrants in Italy and Our Role in the “Migration Crisis” Saturday, April 23 | Communication Studio, Garey Hall | 3 – 6:30 2016 marks the...

Grant Writing 101

Friends of Adaire

GRANT WRITING 101 Hosted by Friends of Adaire Interested in learning about grant writing as a tool to fund new programs and projects at your neighborhood school? This event is open to students,...

Million Miles for Justice

Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

If you are in Indiana, Lemont Furnace, Greensburg, Pittsburgh, State College, Harrisburg, or the Philadelphia area during the next few weeks, you may see a Honda Accord with Phillies plates pass by...

Greenworks Community Discussions

City of Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Office of Sustainability is kicking off a series of public engagement opportunities so you can help shape the next generation of Greenworks. They’re seeking feedback from all...

Bring Philly HOME

Project H.O.M.E.

Bring Philly HOME | Thursday, June 2, 2016 | 6:30 pm Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Historic Landmark Building 118 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Please join us for this special night...

Conversations on Art and Trauma

Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

**Free event, no tickets needed!** At Mural Arts, we believe that art can be a useful tool for healing and empowerment, and can help us sort through the difficult emotions and experiences associated...

New Resources

2016 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Corporation for National & Community Service

I am pleased to let you know that the 2016 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll application is now open. In addition, please review the following resources: Application...

Achieving Mission-Driven Diversity and Inclusion Goals

Association of American Colleges and Universities

AAC&U is pleased to share with our members a new research-based publication confirming the educational value of diversity and outlining the practices—institutional and curricular—that ensure...

College Signing Day

The White House

On Tuesday, April 26, as part of the First Lady’s Reach Higher Initiative, schools, organizations, community leaders, and those that work with students will host College Signing Day events. Since...

School District 2015-16 Partner Census

School District of Philadelphia

GET COUNTED! School District of Philadelphia’s 2015-16 Partner Census Is your organization interested in engaging one-on-one with Principals? In order to be eligible to meet with all SDP Principals...

Step Up to College Guide Summer Supplement

Philadelphia Futures

The Philadelphia Futures Summer Supplement Is Out! Philadelphia Futures has released this week a new tool to support the college aspirations of Philadelphia’s rising high school seniors. The 2016...

What Will I Learn in College?

Association of American Colleges and Universities

What Will I Learn in College? was written with both high school and college students in mind. It is a short guide to college learning that presents, in a concise and compelling way, a picture of the...

Why 12th Grade Must Be Redesigned Now—And How

Jobs for the Future

Why 12th Grade Must Be Redesigned Now—And How JOEL VARGAS How High Schools and Colleges Can Share Responsibility for Student Success Ready or Not: It’s Time to Rethink the 12th Grade This...

Partnerships Classifieds

Call for Community Grant Reviewers

PennSERVE

PennSERVE: The Governor’s Office of Citizen Service CALL FOR COMMUNITY GRANT REVIEWERS 2016 AmeriCorps State Formula Grant Process SUMMARY: PennSERVE: The Governor’s Office of Citizen Service is...

4th Annual Sojourner Truth Walk

Camp Sojourner

Walk for Philly girls on April 30! Walk in the footsteps of great women leaders by being part of the 4th annual Sojourner Truth Walk 5K on Saturday morning, April 30. You are invited to walk in honor...

volunteers needed, Ormiston Mansion Children’s Garden

Royal Heritage Society of the Delaware Valley

Ormiston Mansion Garden Volunteer Opportunities Do you have a green thumb? Would you like to use your love of gardening to help give back to the community? If so, Ormiston Mansion Children’s Garden...

Grant Opportunities

Research Projects on Students in Transition and First-Year Experience

National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition

Center for First-Year Experience and Students and Transition Invites Applications for Research Projects The National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition is...

Projects Benefitting Children

Detwiler Family Foundation

Detwiler Family Foundation Invites Applications for Projects Benefitting Children The Detwiler Family Foundation invites applications from organizations based in the greater Philadelphia area or...

Youth Athletic Programs and Camps

Finish Line Youth Foundation

Finish Line Youth Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Athletic Programs and Camps The Finish Line Youth Foundation, the charitable arm of athletic products retailer Finish Line, provides...

Neighborhood Economic Development Impact Briefing & RFP

City of Philadelphia

Neighborhood Economic Development Impact Briefing Tuesday, April 26. 2016 1515 Arch St., Room 18-029 Philadelphia, PA The Philadelphia Department of Commerce’s Office of Neighborhood Economic...

Pro Bono Consulting For Nonprofits

Compass Philly

CLIENT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2016-17 Pro Bono Consulting For Nonprofits Compass provides strategic consulting services to nonprofits. Compass recruits volunteer teams, comprised of MBA graduates,...

Projects to Increase Foundation Transparency

Fund for Shared Insight

Fund for Shared Insight Seeks Proposal for Projects to Increase Foundation Transparency The Fund for Shared Insight is a collaborative effort of funders that pools financial and other resources to...

Oral Health Grants Program

Dental Trade Alliance Foundation

TA Foundation Seeks Applications for Oral Health Grants Program The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation has awarded more than $ million in grant funding to more than sixty innovative projects since the...

ScaleUp America funding for small businesses

The Enterprise Center

The Enterprise Center (TEC) is one of seven new recipients of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) ScaleUp America funding. ScaleUp Philadelphia’s aim is to help existing businesses in...

Pre-College Mathematics Research

National Committee of Teachers of Mathematics

NCTM Invites Applications for Pre-College Mathematics Research Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All (NCTM 2014) suggests that teachers must identify what counts as evidence of...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Director of Development, Central High School

Central High School Alumni Association

Job posting provided by Alumni Association. Who We Are: Philadelphia’s illustrious Central High School is the second-oldest public high school in the As a college preparatory public school, CHS...

Short Term Independent Contractor – Program Assistant, MCOL

Mayor's Commission on Literacy

Short Term Independent Contractor – Program Assistant The Mayor’s Commission on Literacy has created a system that engages all adults in Philadelphia in lifelong learning for their economic...

Program Associate, Sustainable Business Network

Sustainable Business Network

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) seeks a full-time Program Associate to assist the GSI Partners Project Manager in the management of the GSI Partners initiative and with...

Eli Segal Fellowship, Corporation for National and Community Service

Corporation for National and Community Service

The Eli Segal Fellowship is now accepting highly qualified candidates for a 13-month position at the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). This fellowship will allow you to gain...

2016/2017 SERVE Philadelphia VISTA positions

City of Philadelphia

The Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is starting the recruitment process for the 2016/2017 SERVE Philadelphia VISTA cohort and I am hoping you can help us with finding amazing...

Teachers needed, School District of Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia

The School District of Philadelphia seeks teachers with the talent and dedication to ensure every Philadelphia student gets an exceptional education. Our District has a significant need for teachers...

Career Exposure Program Coordinator, Urban Affairs Coalition

Urban Affairs Coalition

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a seasonal position supporting the Urban Affairs Coalition’s Career Exposure program, which provides rising 8th graders with six weeks of career exploration activities and...

Camp Counselors, Summer Arts Camp

ACPPA Community Art Center

Camp Counselors Needed For Summer Arts Camp In Norristown, PA Camp counselors will be hired as independent contractors by ACPPA Community Art Center () to assist with summer arts camps for the summer...

After School Dance & Art Teachers

ACPPA Community Art Center

Dance & Art Teachers Needed For After School Program In Norristown, PA Teachers will be hired as independent contractors by ACPPA Community Art Center of Norristown () to teach outreach classes...

Hotline Advocate, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a part-time Hotline Advocate to work within its Health Promotion and Wellness division. This part-time position is...

Child Advocate, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a part-time Child Advocate to work within its Health Promotion and Wellness division. This position is responsible for...

Miscellaneous

Hearst Fellowship for Minority Students: Social Innovation

Aspen Institute

Aspen Institute Social Innovation Program Invites Applications for Hearst Fellowship for Minority Students The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation in Washington, , is...

2016 Women of Worth Awards

L'Oreal Paris

L’Oreal Paris Seeking Nominations for 2016 Women of Worth Awards L’Oreal Paris has announced a Call for Nominations for the 2016 L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth awards, an annual...


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