The week of
February 13, 2017
Other Local Events and Workshops
Fear Inc: Confronting Islamophobia in America
University of Pennsylvania
Thursday, February 23, 2017 | 4:30 Levin Family Dean’s Forum Lecture Fear Inc: Confronting Islamophobia in America Featuring internationally renowned writer, commentator, professor, producer,...
Philadelphia Social Impact Career Fair
Saint Joseph's University
You’re invited to register for the Philadelphia Social Impact Career Fair to be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 11am-2pm in the Jake Nevin Field House at Villanova University. This Career...
Best for PHL Workshop for businesses
ImpactPHL
Best for PHL Workshop February 21, 8:00 – 10:00 AM Deloitte LLP, 1700 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19103 Best for PHL aims to discover, encourage, equip, and celebrate businesses in the...
Higher Education-Community Partnerships for Democracy and Social Change
University of Pennsylvania
Ira Harkavy and the staff of the Netter Center are pleased to send you this notice of our 25th Anniversary Conference next November 16-17th on Penn’s Campus. We hope you will join us!...
The Fierce Urgency of Now: Education in West Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
The Fierce Urgency of Now: Education in West Philadelphia February 27, 2017, 5-7 pm. A Black History Month program co-sponsored by the Netter Center for Community Partnerships and the...
VisionZero Conference safe streets conference
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Vision Zero conference on March 1, 2017 Annual forum to highlight best practices for safer streets. The DVSGA believes in safer streets through new design, automated enforcement, education, and...
Immigration and Global Inequality
University of Pennsylvania
Immigration and Global Inequality Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5–6:30 Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge 3417 Spruce Street A panel discussion featuring: Michael Jones-Correa, Professor of Political...
Second Annual International Entrepreneurs Summit of Philadelphia
Greenberg Traurig LLP
Second Annual International Entrepreneurs Summit of Philadelphia Tuesday, February 28, 2017 5:00 – 8:00 International House Philadelphia 3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 RSVP:...
Child Health Forum
Cabrini University
Child Health Forum February 17, 9am-4:30pm Grace Hall Atrium; Cabrini University; Radnor, PA Cabrini University will host a one-day symposium addressing the importance of connecting childhood obesity...
College of Physicians Public Health Grand Rounds: Childhood Asthma
College of Physicians
College of Physicians Public Health Grand Rounds February 15, 2017 and May 24, 2017 from 5:30-7:00 PM Mutter Museum |19 South 22nd Street Childhood Asthma: Clinical and Community-based Approaches to...
Innovative Models to Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal
Social Impact and Innovative Models to Support Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their Families Throughout the Lifespan Thursday, March 23, 2017 – 2:00 -7:00 PM...
Managing the Contribution
La Salle Nonprofit Center
For Fundraising and Finance Professionals Managing the Contribution Responsibility and accountability to donors falls to both development and finance managers, stewarding every donor from the time of...
Interfaith Campus Leadership Conference
Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia
The Interfaith Center’s mission is to “advance mutual trust, understanding, and cooperation among faith communities, in order to work together for the common good of the region.”...
Eboo Patel to be honored: Dare to Understand Award
Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia
On March 7th, the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia will honor Eboo Patel, Founder and Director of Interfaith Youth Core, with their annual Dare to Understand Award. This award honors...
Embodied Diversity Dialogue
Blue Door Group
Embodied Diversity Dialogue, April 21, 9:30 AM- 4:30 PM. Presented by Blue Door Group: In this workshop, the presenters will draw on both techniques of applied theater and the practices of...
The Wonder of Words Early Literacy Conference
Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children
Conference registration is NOW OPEN! Join us on March 10th and 11th at our new venue to explore The Wonder of Words at the DVAEYC Annual Conference!. There are so many exciting things happening at...
Teen Playwrights! Let them Fly!
Mighty Writers
Teen Playwrights! Let them Fly! 4 sessions April 25, May 2, 9, 16 Ages 14-17 In this workshop, we complete your plays and conduct a staged reading at 1501 Christian Street for friends and families on...
Teen Actors! Night of ONE-ACTS!
Mighty Writers
Teen Actors! Night of ONE-ACTS! 3 sessions May 16, 23, 30 Ages 14-7 This workshop is designed to cast actors and rehearse to perform during the night of ONE-ACTS on May 30. Actors will create...
New Resources
Cash Benefits Are Too Low to Help Families Meet Basic Needs
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Cash Assistance No Longer Helps Families Meet Basic Needs Cash benefits from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program leave poor families well below the poverty line and are not...
Financially insecure residents can cost cities millions
Urban Institute
Financial Insecurity Takes a Toll on Cities Having a high proportion of financially insecure residents (those with less than $2,000 in savings) can cost cities millions of dollars in lost revenue,...
Persistent Racial Gaps in SAT Scores
Brookings Institution
A new report from the Brookings Institution finds that large racial gaps in SAT scores make it difficult for African American and Latino students to attend college and achieve upward mobility. Race...
Common Cents Lab End of Year Report
Duke University
Our findings and research on financial well-being These articles and white papers combine academic insights with applied suggestions. Our hope is to provide you and your organization ideas supported...
High Cost of Fines and Fees in the Juvenile Justice System
Juvenile Law Center
DEBTORS’ PRISON FOR KIDS The High Cost of Fines and Fees in the Juvenile Justice System Costs, fines, and fees in the juvenile justice system harm youth and their families. They also undermine...
Philadelphia Futures’ Sponsor-A-Scholar Alumni Survey Report Issued
Philadelphia Futures
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Philadelphia Futures’ Sponsor-A-Scholar Alumni Survey Report Issued Philadelphia Futures conducts a survey to assess students’ outcomes post-college and measure...
Digital Polarization Initiative
American Democracy Project
Resources to Engage Students in Critically Analyzing Social Media News Content AASCU’s American Democracy Project has announced a new national initiative on digital polarization. “The Digital...
Partnerships Classifieds
volunteer judges needed, George Washington Carver Science Fair
School District of Philadelphia
Now in its 38th year, Philadelphia’s George Washington Carver Science Fair is one of the largest urban science fairs in the country. Co-sponsored by the School District of Philadelphia, The Office...
Philly CoderDojo needs you
Philly CoderDojo
Philly CoderDojo needs you! Please also pass this email along to the techies/ potential mentors you know and look forward to an invite for youth to attend sessions. We need volunteers to help startup...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
7th Annual Service Engagement Summit: Social Justice
Indiana Campus Compact
7th Annual Service Engagement Summit focusing on social justice Join us February 27-28, 2017 for a great line-up of speakers, workshops, resource roundtables, and poster presentations. Keynote...
Call for Workshops: HIV Prevention and Outreach Summit
Philadelphia FIGHT
Submit a Workshop End AIDS: The HIV Prevention and Outreach Summit All submissions for End AIDS are due on Thursday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM End AIDS provides a local forum to present the latest...
Diversity, Learning, and Student Success: Voices Leading Change
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Diversity, Learning, and Student Success: Voices Leading Change A Network for Academic Renewal Conference March 16–18, 2017 Jacksonville, FL Register by February 23, 2017, for best conference rates...
The Many Futures of Work: Possibilities and Perils
Institute for Work & the Economy
The Many Futures of Work: Possibilities and Perils March 15-16, 2017 Northwestern Memorial Medical Center – Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL Registration Fee: $350 for entire conference...
Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success: Applications Due March 8, 2017 Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success June 24–27, 2017 Boston University Boston,...
Grant Opportunities
Projects That Address Homelessness
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Issues Request for Proposals for Projects That Address Homelessness To honor the legacy of William G. McGowan, who believed that every person has the potential to...
EZ Innovation Employment Grant Program
Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation Accepting Ideas for EZ Innovation Employment Grant Program The Kessler Foundation is a public charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities....
2017 CommunityWINS Grant Program
United States Conference of Mayors
Conference of Mayors Announces 2017 CommunityWINS Grant Program The United States Conference of Mayors, in partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation, has announced a Call for Nominations for the...
Litigation to Advance Social Justice
Impact Fund
Impact Fund Offers Support for Litigation to Advance Social Justice The Impact Fund will provide grants of up to $25,000 to legal services nonprofits, private attorneys, and/or small law firms that...
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,...
Grants to Nonprofit Publishers
J.M. Kaplan Fund
Kaplan Fund Offers Grants to Nonprofit Publishers Through its Furthermore program, the Kaplan Fund supports nonfiction book publishing about the urban experience; natural and historic resources;...
Innovations in Reading Prize
National Book Foundation
National Book Foundation Seeks Nominations for Innovations in Reading Prize Each year, the National Book Foundation recognizes individuals and institutions that have developed innovative means of...
Site-Specific Artist Installations at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Call for 2018 Site-Specific Artist Installations at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is currently accepting proposals for its 2018 season of...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Learning & Development Facilitator, Generation Work Initiative
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
This position is part-time and grant funded. About Generation Work: This Annie E. Casey funded initiative includes UW/JOIN along with YouthBuild, Philadelphia Youth Network and 1199C Upgrade and...
Out-of-School-Time (OST) Program Director, SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC (a nonprofit organization founded in 1984, as the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition, Inc.) has 30 years of experience serving and advocating for Philadelphia’s...
Civic Engagement Coordinator, SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC welcomes applications for the full-time position of Civic Engagement Coordinator. SEAMAAC (a nonprofit organization founded in 1984, as the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations...
College Success Instructor, Philadelphia Youth Network
Philadelphia Youth Network
The College Success Instructor will support youth throughout the Post-Secondary Bridging program, with a particular emphasis on developing curriculum aligned with the Back on Track Through College...
Exito at KCAPA Tutor, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. is currently seeking an Exito at KCAPA Tutor for the Children and Youth Services Department within the Education & Workforce Services Division of Congreso. The...
Director of Autism Services, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. We have a unique model that connects the latest scientific and medical...
Teen Parenting Services Manager, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. is currently seeking a Teen Parenting Services Manager within the Family and Housing Services Division. The Teen Parenting Services Manager requires a sincere...
Communications Manager, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. is currently seeking a Communications Manager within the Administrative Division. The Communications Manager plans and executes initiatives designed to increase...
Manager, Philanthropic Communications, American Association for Cancer Research
American Association for Cancer Research
AACR’S Background: The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 37,000 members residing in 108 countries, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to...
Executive Director, Jewish Relief Agency
Jewish Relief Agency
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Adventure We are building a uniquely business-savvy team within the world of non-profits – made up of individuals equally passionate about social good and aggressive growth....
Chairperson, Department of Family and Community Medicine
Temple University
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) is currently seeking qualified applicants and candidate nominations for the role of Chairperson, Department of Family and Community...
Miscellaneous
How to Create Your 2017 Fundraising Plan
Network for Good
How to Create Your 2017 Fundraising Plan Wednesday, February 1 at 1pm EST Get ready to kick start your 2017 fundraising! Join fundraising experts Heather Yandow and Liz Ragland and discover how to...
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