The week of

September 26, 2016

PHENND Events/Activities

VISTA Community Partnership Coordinator, Cassidy Elementary School

PHENND

Join a cohort that works to strengthen communication, collaboration and community in local Philadelphia schools. PHENND seeks one more full-time AmeriCorps VISTA to join 20 other VISTAs that have...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Exploring the Crossroads of Community Development and Public Schools

Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations

EXPLORING THE CROSSROADS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS: WHERE DO WE FIT IN? This workshop will examine options for community-based development organizations to engage with their local...

College Essay Nights

Mighty Writers

College Essay Night – SOUTH PHILLY For Philadelphia students ages 16 to 19 Tues., 6:30-8:00pm October 11, 2016 (one session only) This workshop will take place at 1501 Christian Street Join...

Sixth Annual Pacesetter Celebration: Fundraiser & Cocktail Reception

Gearing Up

Gearing Up’s Sixth Annual Pacesetter Celebration: Fundraiser & Cocktail Reception The Pacesetter Celebration, now in its sixth year, is an annual fundraising event to support the work of...

Networking for Youth Development Professionals

Sandbox Collective

From the Sandbox Collective: We are excited to be partnering with Norris Square Neighborhood Project again to host the monthly Sandbox gathering at their lovely Las Parcelas Gardens. The October...

RiverWards Public School Realtor Tour

Friends of Adaire

RiverWards Public School Realtor Tour Save the Date . . . October 18th, 2016 8:30-11:45 AM Dear Neighborhood Friends– Please join us for a public school tour designed for Realtors of the River...

Special Education – Rights and Responsibilities Conference

Community College of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia’s Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society: Presents: 1st Annual SPECIAL EDUCATION – RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONFERENCE 9 am to 3 pm –...

Meet the Funders Grantmaker Panel

La Salle University

The Nonprofit Center’s Semi-Annual “Meet the Funders” Grantmaker Panel October 21, 2016 – 08:30 am to 10:30 am 90 Minutes Well Spent How many opportunities are there to spend...

FREE ESL Home Healthcare Aide class

1199C Training Fund

Please review the information below with changes to acceptance requirements and clarifications about this terrific opportunity for ESL learners with an interest in home healthcare! Class meets...

Use of Film and Other Multi-Modal Formats in Contemporary Social Scientific Research

University of Pennsylvania

Use of Film and Other Multi-Modal Formats in Contemporary Social Scientific Research Tuesday, September 27 12:00-1:30pm Houston Hall Class of ’49 Auditorium   Description: Dean Jackson...

22nd Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service Kick-Off

Global Citizen

22nd Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service Kick-Off January 16, 2017 As a key and valued partner of Global Citizen and the Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service, we look...

New Resources

FREE Job Readiness/Career Exploration for Young Adults

Montgomery County

FREE Job Readiness/Career Exploration, Job Placement & GED Preparation for Young Adults To assist out-of-school young adults, ages 16 to 24, in Montgomery County enter the emerging workforce and...

Benchmarking Foundation Evaluation Practices

Center for Effective Philanthropy

For foundations, there are lots of questions to reflect on when thinking about which evaluation practices best align with their strategy, culture, and mission. How much should a foundation invest in...

Food Hardship in America

Food Research Action Center

Food Hardship in America: Households with Children Especially Hard Hit The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) has been issuing reports for several years that analyze the answers to a survey...

New Report: The Financialization of Higher Education

Roosevelt Institute

We’ve all read about skyrocketing tuition costs and declining state support for universities, but what’s often overlooked is how Wall Street has contributed to the budgetary crisis in higher...

Nonpartisan Candidate Guides

Campus Election Engagement Project

CEEP’s nonpartisan candidate guides are derived from candidate websites, public candidate stands and trusted sources like , , and We’ve been creating them since 2012, when schools asked...

Mending the Safety Net: Why Pennsylvania Must Restore Its TANF Program to Protect Its Neediest Families

Community Legal Services

Executive Summary Twenty years ago, “welfare reform” overhauled the nation’s cash assistance program for needy families with children. In ending the entitlement to benefits and creating the...

Partnerships Classifieds

Day of Service at Edison High School

City Year Philadelphia

Join City Year Philadelphia for a day of service at Edison High School, located in North Philadelphia. At this event, we will paint inspirational murals and brighten hallways that will further allow...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

2016 CNCS Research Summit

Corporation for National & Community Service

Registration is now open – We hope you can join! The CNCS Office of Research and Evaluation invites you to join us for the 2016 CNCS Research Summit here in Washington, on December 14th and...

Grant Opportunities

Hilton Humanitarian Prize

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

HOME RFPS HILTON FOUNDATION ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR HILTON HUMANI… Hilton Foundation Accepting Nominations for Hilton Humanitarian Prize The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is accepting...

Sponsor-A-Hive Beekeeping Materials

Honeybee Conservancy

Honeybee Conservancy Invites Applications for Beekeeping Materials The Honeybee Conservancy is inviting applications for in-kind grants designed to help nonprofit organizations or schools safely set...

Soros Justice Fellowships in Advocacy and Media

Open Society Foundations

Applications Invited for Soros Justice Fellowships in Advocacy and Media A program of the Open Society Foundations, Soros Justice Fellowships support outstanding individuals working to implement...

Picasso Project K-12 art grants

Public Citizens for Children and Youth

Do you have an idea for an arts-based project at your school, but need money to make it happen? Picasso Project grants provide funding of up to $5000 for Philadelphia public schools that are in need...

Campus Dialogue Grants: Realizing Higher Education’s Greater Purposes

Bringing Theory to Practice

New Grant Funding Available for Campuses from Bringing Theory to Practice for 2017–2018 Informational Webinar: Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 2:30 PM EST Deadline for proposal submission: Friday,...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Part-time Victims Advocate, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. is currently seeking two (2) Part-time Victims Advocates for their Health Promotion and Wellness Division (HPW). The Crime Victims Assistance Program will utilize...

Family Empowerment Services Case Manager, Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Position Announcement Family Empowerment Services Case Manager Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Family Empowerment Services (FES) Case Manager to work within the...

Coordinator, Project TEACH

Philadelphia FIGHT

The Project TEACH Coordinator will share responsibility for the coordination and facilitation of Philadelphia FIGHT’s signature education program for people living with HIV, Project TEACH, and will...

Lead Coordinator, Project TEACH

Philadelphia FIGHT

The Project TEACH Lead Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of Philadelphia FIGHT’s signature education program for people living with HIV, Project TEACH, management of...

Program Coordinator, College Access Center of Delaware County

College Access Center of Delaware County

Position Opening Announcement College Access Center Accepting Applications for Program Coordinator Position Dynamic individuals with College Access, Secondary College Guidance, Financial Aid/FAFSA...

College Success Instructor, Philadelphia Youth Network

Philadelphia Youth Network

COLLEGE SUCCESS INSTRUCTOR The College Success Instructor will support youth throughout the Post-Secondary Bridging program, with a particular emphasis on developing curriculum aligned with the Back...

Lead Teacher – Special Education, So Love Autistic Center

So Love Autistic Center

Lead Teacher – Special Education So Love Autistic Center – Drexel Hill, PA Our Instructional Aides serve an integral role in delivery of interventions and educational goals provided by...

Manager Victim Services, Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

The MADD Bridgeport, Pennsylvania 19405 office is currently seeking candidates for the full time position of Manager Victim Services 110-16. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Manage the implementation of victim...

Director of Housing, NewCourtland Senior Services

NewCourtland Senior Services

Education: Bachelor’s Degreed () from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience in property management. Certificate/Licenses: Fair Housing...

School-Based Program Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region

Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region

School-Based Program Coordinator Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region AGENCY OVERVIEW AND JOB DESCRIPTION JOIN A FORWARD-THINKING ORGANIZATION THAT HAS BEEN PROVEN TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT...

Foundation Director, CompleteCare Health Network

CompleteCare Health Network

MAJOR FUNCTION: The Foundation Director will provide overall leadership and general supervision for the daily operations of the CompleteCare Family Health Foundation including strategic direction,...

Miscellaneous

Inspiring Leaders Program

Philadelphia Youth Action

Youth Action in Philadelphia is looking for college students to facilitate their Inspiring Leaders Program. The Inspiring Leaders Program is a ten month mentorship and leadership development program...


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