The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University is accepting applications for the 2016 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, an annual award that recognizes a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Peter Drucker’s definition of innovation: “change that creates a new dimension of performance.”

The award, which includes an unrestricted cash prize of $100,000, recognizes an existing program that has made a difference in the lives of the people it serves and is granted to the nonprofit organization that best demonstrates innovation.

To be eligible, organizations must be considered tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

See the Drucker Institute website for complete program guidelines, application instructions, and information about past winners of the award.

DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2016

http://www.druckerinstitute.com/drucker-nonprofit-innovation-award/

The Woodard & Curran Foundation, the charitable arm of integrated engineering, science, and operations company Woodard & Curran, is accepting applications from nonprofits organizations for projects focused on protecting and promoting clean water sources.

To that end, the foundation will award grants through two distinct tracks.

1) Track 1 Grants: Up to three one-year grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to support projects dedicated to addressing the problem of water scarcity through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) initiatives. This track is limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that meet the foundation’s general eligibility requirements and are located in states where Woodard & Curran Inc. either has an office or operates a treatment facility, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, or Wyoming.

2) TRACK 2 Impact Grants: Three-year grants of up to $100,000 for an innovative projects applying or advancing technology to address water issues relating to climate change. This opportunity is open to all U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits that meet our general eligibility requirements.

To be eligible, organizations must be based in the United States and be considered tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

See the Woodard & Curran Foundation website for program guidelines and application instructions.

DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2016

http://www.woodardcurranfoundation.org/grant-cycle-2016/

In 2007, the Road Runners Club of America developed the Kids Run the Nation Fund to assists running clubs, events, and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program. Since then, RRCA has awarded grants totaling $136,550 and donated thousands of program guides and youth booklets to youth programs around the United States.

In 2016, grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to running clubs and other nonprofits organizations in support of structured youth running programs that (ideally) use RRCA youth running materials. Program goals must include motivating kids to run regularly (at least once a week, for multiple weeks), as opposed to participating in a single event. Funds may be used to purchase marketing materials; host a program website; offset fees for permits or usage fees for a local park or running track; purchase hydration supplies (water, Gatorade, cups, etc.); purchase participation awards (ribbons, shirts, patches, etc); and/or purchase mileage logs or other written materials for the program.

Running clubs, events, or other organizations with an IRS 501(c)(3) designation are eligible to apply. Elementary and middle schools that provide an organized afterschool running programs are eligible as well.

See the Road Runners Club of America website for complete program guidelines, information about past grant recipients, and application instructions.

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1, 2016

http://www.rrca.org/programs/kids-run-the-nation-fund/

Took an ABCS class? Wondering what to do with your summer? Interested in working with local West Philadelphia youth? Check out the great opportunities this Summer through the Netter Center for Community Partnerships here at Penn!

We are currently hiring for the following programs:

• K-8 UACS Summer Program (supporting academic and extracurricular enrichment in a day camp)
• High School Leaders of Change Programs (includes Cross-Grade Literacy, Social Entrepreneurship & Education, College Bridge, and Health Professions Program)
• Young Quakers Community Athletics & UACS Sports (Supporting PE, Health, and physical fitness for K-12 youth)
• Silverman UACS Fellows (communications for Netter Center summer programs)

For more information on any of these opportunities, please visit the Netter Center’s website!

https://www.nettercenter.upenn.edu/

Specific job descriptions can be found on the Student Employment Office’s Job Board.

http://www.sfs.upenn.edu/seo/

REL Mid-Atlantic collaborated with the Technical Assistance Center for Disproportionality (TAC-D) at New York University on the recent four-part webinar series, Understanding Disproportionality in Discipline. If you attended the live session or viewed the archived webinars, thank you for your participation.

To continue the conversation, we think you may be interested next in TAC-D’s 2016 Summer Institute, Unleashing the Power of Culturally Responsive Education in the 21st Century: Empowering Students, Families, and Educators.

The event will feature keynote sessions and a panel on creating sustainable culturally responsive environments.

When: May 20, 2016, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: NYU’s Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square S., New York, NY 10010

Learn more and register

http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/metrocenter/tacdsummerinstitute/

The Medical Advocate will report directly to the Counseling Coordinator and participate in department activities as necessary. In absence of the Counseling Coordinator, the Medical Advocate will report directly to the Department Manager.

About Congreso
Congreso is a multiservice nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen Latino communities through social, economic, education, and health services; leadership development and advocacy. Founded in Philadelphia in 1977, Congreso has grown into a national thought leader on nonprofit performance management with an expert focus on the Latino community. Congreso is anchored by its innovative Primary Client Model (PCM™), and provides direct services to residents of the Philadelphia region while providing consult to other nonprofits and government systems nationally.

Essential Responsibilities
 Develop and identify educational materials with the assistance and input of the Coordinator and Program Manager.
 Assure appropriateness of language of educational materials.
 Develop collaborative relationships with medical and professional staff at area health centers and hospitals.
 Develop educational and support group curriculum for program
 Schedule workshops, presentations, and forums throughout hospital departments/health centers, and medical/nursing schools.
 Recruit a specified number of individuals to participate in educational and support groups.
 Select educational materials most appropriate for the different age groups, gender, and educational levels of group participants
 Assist in facilitating the 45-hour training for volunteer staff and other para-professionals to perform domestic violence advocacy and prevention-related functions
 Provide off-site counseling, referral, and advocacy at local community hospitals as well as on-site at Congreso.
 Provide resource information to hospitals, staff and patients.
 Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
 Associate’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work or related field (suitable
combination of education and three to four years of direct work experience in related field may be
considered in lieu of Associate’s degree requirement)
 2 or more years of work experience in domestic violence community education, counseling or other health promotion and education services
 Group facilitation experience

Certification/License: Completion of the Domestic Violence 40 hour training certificate provided from an approved PCADV training program required.

A Career with Congreso: Your talent and passion + our mission = outcomes
Come grow our reputation. Employees come to Congreso because they hear the positive things our clients, employees, and supporters say about us. Congreso has served the neighborhoods of eastern North Philadelphia since 1977. We have built our reputation on trust and high-quality human service delivery. And now our expertise in client-centered, outcomes-informed service delivery is extending our reputation beyond local borders to regional and national renown.

Come serve the community. Employees come to Congreso because of their passion to work directly with members of a vibrant and diverse community towards greater self-sufficiency. We have grassroots in Philadelphia’s Puerto Rican community and a commitment to strengthen all who live in the communities we serve. Our campus is located in the heart of the Eastern North Philadelphia neighborhoods we serve and includes a charter school that houses college courses at night.

Come celebrate culture. Employees come to Congreso because of the diversity of our employees, clients, and community we serve. We seek to serve all clients through practices that show inclusion, empathy and understanding regardless of cultural identities.

Come be part of our “familia.” Employees come to Congreso for a working culture that reflects our family-centered service approach and our commitment to balance work and family. Our “mi casa es su casa” welcome extends to employees and all who seek services from us. Our employees value the feeling of being “like family” and the close and supportive relationships they have with co-workers.

Come grow professionally. Employees come to Congreso to gain experience, learn new skills, and grow professionally. Our Primary Client Model™ provides employees with continuous education and professional development in client-centered, data-informed, and culturally appreciative service delivery. We recognize supervisors as leaders and an essential link between retention and service quality. All supervisors engage in regular professional development and organizational strategy conversations with Congreso’s President/CEO. Congreso has a reputation for leadership development, with many former employees now in leadership positions at the local, regional and national level.

To Apply
To apply for this position please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements here. For more information about Congreso and other career opportunities please go to http://www.congreso.net.

EEOC
Congreso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Congreso is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at Congreso are made without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability or military/veteran status, or any other protected class as set forth under applicable State, Local and Federal Civil Rights Laws.

Thursday, May 5th
Open house: 3-6 pm | Auction: 6-8 pm

7600 State Rd. Phila., PA 19136
beside Sweet Lucy’s BBQ and the NET Center

Come check out our collection of urban treasures and reclaimed building materials!
Great for contractors, builders, artist, DIYers – we have something for everyone!
Proceeds will go towards our materials reuse center and job training programs.
*** Doors, windows, antiques, lumber, and much more! ***

There will be light snacks as well as beverages courtesy of Crooked Eye Brewing!

The Philadelphia Community Corps provides career training programs that empower underserved citizens to revitalize blighted neighborhoods by deconstructing vacant buildings and salvaging the materials for reuse.

The Philadelphia Community Corps is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

http://www.philadelphiacommunitycorps.org | info@philadelphiacommunitycorps.org

4-Part Series – Thursdays, May 12-June 2 6pm-8pm EDT – Online!

Explore your racial issues through a webilogue – a web-based, real-time dialogue. Dialogue provides a unique opportunity for groups to build productive relationships, solve common problems, and engage in constructive conflict.

Participating in this Real Talk Race Webilogue will help participants explore their obstacles to having authentic relationships with people of other races, as well as their own.

In each two-hour session, participants will be able to dialogue about important race issues that rarely get addressed. One goal is to help participants share their feelings and thoughts about their major personal and professional challenges related to race.

Although the dialogue will take place virtually, the small group size allows for a level of intimacy and connection afforded by a facilitated dialogue. Join us for some Real Talk about Race. Register by May 5!

Link
http://realtalkdialogues.blogspot.com/p/webilogue.html

The press release can be found here:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/philadelphia-african-american-leadership-forum-unveils-research-on-african-american-led-nonprofits-300259659.html?tc=eml_cleartime

The full report can be found on The Philadelphia African American Leadership Forum’s website (http://www.phillyaalf.org) or Branch Associates’ website (http://www.branchassoc.com).

Thursday, May 5, 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. EDT (10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. PDT)

This is Part 2 of a webinar series on how programs can support social and emotional development. You can read more about and watch the recording of the first webinar here.

http://afterschoolalliance.org/webinars.cfm?ID=1329E629-5056-A82E-7A74EED1E3FEE887

About this webinar:

By now many of us have heard of the critical importance of developing social and emotional skills, but it is often difficult to connect the frameworks and research to the everyday practices that help foster skill building in afterschool. In the first webinar in this series we focused on bridging the gap between research and practical application of social and emotional learning practices that support skill building.

In this webinar we will be digging into the assessment landscape to help programs recognize whether and how to implement assessments of social and emotional development. Ultimately, we want programs to be able to act with confidence to choose the right assessments, or alternative solutions.

Deb Moroney and Michael McGarrah from American Institutes for Research (AIR) will join us to talk about Ready to Assess, a suite of tools that can help afterschool and education leaders, practitioners, and policymakers decide whether and how to assess social and emotional development. Learn more by visiting http://www.air.org/SEL. AIR is a leader in the field of supporting social and emotional development through quality summer, afterschool, and expanded learning programs.

We will also be joined by Kristin Romens, Senior Consultant at The Learning Agenda, who will describe the progress and challenges educators face around implementing SEL best practices. She will connect the challenges that educators and youth development practitioners face to the Ready to Assess tools and describe a process that some out-of-school time organizations have used to develop their assessment strategy.

Come prepared to learn how Research + Action is moving the afterschool field towards ensuring all participants have opportunities for skill building and positive development.

Speakers:

• Deborah Moroney, Principal Researcher, American Institutes for Research
• Michael McGarrah, Research Associate, American Institutes for Research
• Kristin Romens, Senior Consultant, The Learning Agenda

Register
http://afterschoolalliance.org/webinars.cfm?ID=1329E629-5056-A82E-7A74EED1E3FEE887

A Math Learning Center in Philadelphia, Mathnasium of Andorra (just north of Manayunk and Roxborough in the Andorra Shopping Center), has part-time openings for highly skilled and motivated Instructors who have strong math backgrounds and love working with children of all ages. Knowledge of Everyday Math is a plus. Comfort levels with math through Algebra II, preferably Calculus, is a must.

This is not one on one tutoring (although due to scheduling, it may turn out to be), so being able to manage up to 4 students at one time is key. Also, being able to redirect when the child is not understanding the topic at hand is critical. Managerial opportunities await those who show leadership qualities. Instructors must be open to learning a new way to present math to students as well. This is a great opportunity for current education majors or new instructors who are interested in learning great methods to explain an often confusing subject.

The center hours are Monday through Thursday 3-8pm, Friday 3-6pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. Instructors don’t have to be available for all days and times, but ideally any day from 3pm or afterward. Because we work with young people, all three clearances (Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI) are required for employment.

Please email resumes, whether you have clearances and a short blurb explaining why you are the best candidate to andorra@mathnasium.com.

http://pacdc.org/ten-year-htf-report

Whether it’s fixing a broken heater so a family can stay warm in the winter, making adaptive modifications to keep a person with physical needs in their home, transforming vacant lots into attractive affordable homes or repairing a low-income homeowner’s leaky plumbing, damaged roof, or other critical systems, the HTF works! It also contributes to our local economy: $109 million in HTF spending over 10 years leveraged more than $311 million in non-City funds, which created jobs, contributed to the tax base, and helped increase property values.

Unfortunately, the need for affordable home repair, development and homelessness prevention is enormous in Philadelphia, and state and federal funding cuts have hurt programs that serve the most vulnerable. That’s why PACDC is calling on Mayor Kenney and City Council to at least double dedicated revenue to the HTF, so we can help twice as many families and individuals!

When: Saturday, May 14th, 2016 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Where: The William Way Community Center.

RSVP required.

Join other long-term survivors of HIV/AIDS to discuss how to live long, healthy lives and THRIVE. The day will include a chance to hear each others’ stories, hear the latest medical and psychosocial information and support, and help strengthen a strong community of those of us who are committed to our individual and collective health and wellness.

For more information and to register, call the William Way Community Center at 215-732-2220.

The purpose of the Listening Session is to assist staff of the bank regulatory agencies better understand the community and economic development needs and opportunities related to affordable housing, small business, community services and access to financial products and services in Philadelphia. We are reaching out to a select number of local representatives from community-based organizations and government agencies serving this area.

Your participation in this listening session will be beneficial in assisting bank examiners and community affairs staff in understanding:

• Current community and economic development needs

• General banking and credit needs

• Bank performance in meeting needs

• Opportunities for participation by local banks

Attached is the agenda. Please be advised that this is an “invitation only” event and space is limited. If you, or your designee, are willing to participate in this session, please register through this link, http://www.regonline.com/Philadelphialisteningsession, no later than close of business Thursday, May 19, 2016.

If you have questions about this meeting, please contact me at Denise.Kirk-Murray@occ.treas.gov or 212-790-4053. We look forward to your participation.

As the CCD observes its 25th anniversary and CPDC its 60th in 2016, the new report documents the many positive changes that have transformed the downtown: rising office occupancy rates from 86.7% in 2014 to 88.5% in 2015, with suburban and out-of-market tenants accounting for 23% of newly leased space; dramatic attendance growth in 2015 at the Liberty Bell (23%), Franklin Institute (18%), Philadelphia Museum of Art (17%), African American Museum in Philadelphia (10%), and the Kimmel Center (25%); a 98% increase in hotel room supply from 5,613 in 1993 to 11,119 in 2015, and the highest hotel occupancy rate (76.7%) in recent history.

Since 1990, Greater Center City has been transformed from a 9-to-5 office district into a thriving, mixed-use setting for business, innovation, education, cultural and civic activity, as well as one of the fastest growing residential locations in the region. Greater Center City, the 7.7 square miles between Girard Avenue and Tasker Street, river to river, comprises only 6% of Philadelphia’s total land area, but holds 42% of Philadelphia’s 684,500 jobs, and attracted 25% of all new in-movers to Philadelphia since 2010, fueling an acceleration of downtown housing production. Since 2000, Center City’s population grew by 17% to 184,998, led by millennials and empty-nesters.

The 73-page report shows just how far Center City has come, highlights unresolved challenges and notes ways the city can continue to take advantage of the strong, national trends favoring large urban centers.

To view or download the report in full or by chapter, visit http://CenterCityPhila.org/socc/.

For a full selection of Center City District Reports, visit http://CenterCityPhila.org/about/Publications.php.

Experience a thorough introduction to restorative practices concepts during this cornerstone event.

Day 1: Introduction to Restorative Practices
Learn practical strategies to build strong, healthy relationships.

Day 2: Using Circles Effectively
Discover how to optimally utilize circles in any setting.

Day 3: Facilitating Restorative Conferences
Practice the techniques to facilitate restorative conferences.

Day 4: Family Engagement & Empowerment
Explore ways to engage and empower families.

August 9-12, 2016
Philadelphia, PA

School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad St., Rm. 1072, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 USA

Registration Deadline: Aug. 4th noon Eastern time. day runs 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (registration 8-8:30 a.m.). Morning refreshments and a simple lunch are provided.

http://www.iirp.edu/basic-restorative-practices.php

Well, this is your chance! The White House Student Film Festival is back with a new theme: “The World I Want to Live In.” From now through July 15th, we’ll be taking submissions from K-12 students across the country. We can’t wait to see your vision for the future, whether its fiction, animation, or documentary.

Check out http://WhiteHouse.Gov/FilmFest to learn more about the event and read the official submission guidelines.

Over the past years we’ve received thousands of submissions — truly amazing creations that inspired us film buffs here at the White House. This will be President Obama’s third and final White House Student Film Festival, so we encourage you to spread the word to friends, whether they are kids, parents or teachers with a passion for creating videos and sharing stories. Students under the age of 14 should have their parent, guardian, or teacher assist with submitting.

If your project is selected, you may have a chance to attend the Film Fest right here at the White House. The Official Selections will also be featured across the White House website and social media channels. You can watch several entries from the past two student film festivals for some inspiration.

Remember, submissions close on July 15th, so get filming to be sure that deadline doesn’t sneak up on you!

https://www.whitehouse.gov/filmfest

Show us the future you imagine, because we’d like to share it with the world. Don’t forget to spread the word: It’s time for lights, camera, action!

Please enjoy the K-16 Partnerships March/April Newsletter featuring articles on Community Schools.

If you are new to the PHENND K-16 Network and are interested in being involved please submit the following form: K-16 Partnerships Network Sign Up

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dEZ4Q0poNmF2Z3Rrdk5tVnlMLVFPTlE6MQ#gid=0

March/April K-16 Newsletter: https://phennd.org/updates/k16/

Click the headlines to read the full articles!

FREE ESL CLASSES:
FOR LEARNERS OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Two Programs available: Citizenship and Civics OR Vocational ESL

Program Requirements:

• MUST take Entrance AND Exit Exams.
• Attend classes for 6 hours each week for a minimum of 65 hours.

*Program 1: English Literacy & Civics/Citizenship:

• Improve Reading & Writing Skills
• Study U.S. Government and History
• Volunteer for Community Service
• Prepare for Naturalization Test and
• Interview — Become a U.S. Citizen!

*Must be 16 years or older.

EL Civics Class Schedule: 2014-2015

• ESL-1: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am–12:00pm
• ECI-1: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30pm–8:30pm
• ECI-2: Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:00am–12:00pm
• ECA-1: Mondays and Wednesdays: 9:00am–12:00pm
• ECA-2: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5:30pm–8:30pm

Program 2: **Vocational ESL:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00am–12:00pm

• Improve Reading & Writing Skills
• Practice Interviews and Write a Resume
• Prepare for the U.S. Work Place
• Volunteer for Community Service
• Meet Your Employment Goals!

**Must be work-ready, 17 years or older, and a Pennsylvania resident

http://www.1199ctraining.org/esl

The Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music Announces Plans For the 2016 Season of its Successful Summer Music & Performing Arts Camp Additional week added to camp season without rate increase

The Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music has announced plans for the upcoming season, the 17th, of its successful Summer Music & Performing Arts Camp, and is celebrating the milestone by extending the camp season by a week, while maintaining costs at the same level as 2015.

The camp, conducted at the music school’s facilities in the underserved North Philadelphia community, provides children 6-13 years of age seven weeks of music instruction in keyboard, percussion, voice and dance as part of a complete camp experience.

The Summer Music & Performing Arts Camp is offered at the school, 1628 W. Allegheny Avenue, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., for seven weeks, from June 20-August 5, 2016. Lunch and snacks are provided daily.

Music instruction is provided each morning, with weekly camper performances. Afternoons feature a range of educational, recreational and cultural activities that include chess, karate and Monopoly tournaments; swimming and trips. Campers are also encouraged to read books and develop computer skills.

A highlight of this year’s camp will be the opportunity for campers to perform at and help with production of the annual Allegheny Avenue Arts Fest™ – a day of fun, friends, family, food and entertainment, featuring talented youth from the Nicetown-Tioga community.

“These are at-risk and special-needs children who can flourish in this environment,” GEGISOM Founder and Executive Director Joyce Drayton explained. “Many of our campers’ parents asked us at the end of last season if there was a way to extend the experience and education their children received in our unique setting,” added Mrs. Drayton, who also serves as camp director, ”but to do it without adding to the $110.00 cost per week, which for many of our families already requires substantial sacrifice.

“We have found a way to make that happen,” she said, noting GEGSOM’s long history in the community. In addition, the camp’s $15.00 registration fee will be waived for early camp enrollees.

Scholarships are available for the camp. To apply, contact the camp at gegisom@aol.com or 215-430-0435.

The Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music is a nonprofit, faith-based institution that provides affordable music and performing arts instruction to inner-city youth and families in the underserved North Philadelphia community and surrounding area.