The week of
April 24, 2017
PHENND Events/Activities
PHENND K-16 June Institute
PHENND
Register here: Each year, PHENND’s K-16 Partnerships Network hosts a day long convening about university, school, and community partnerships. This year’s theme will be “PHENND goes...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Intermediate Grant Writing
Free Library of Philadelphia
Intermediate Grant Writing Tuesday, May 16 | 10:00 – 12:00 Parkway Central Library | 4th Floor | Skyline Room Intermediate Grant Writing is a working session that will provide the opportunity...
Introduction to Proposal Writing
Free Library of Philadelphia
Introduction to Proposal Writing Tuesday, May 9 | 10:00 – 12:00 Parkway Central | 4th Floor | Rooms 405/406/407 This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project...
Introduction to Finding Grants
Free Library of Philadelphia
Introduction to Finding Grants Tuesday, May 2 | 10:00 – 12:00 Parkway Central | 4th Floor | Rooms 405/406/407 Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants. During this...
10th Annual Black Male Development Symposium
Arcadia University
Your’re Invited The 10th Annual Black Male Development Symposium will be held Saturday, May 13, 2017 on the campus of Arcadia University from 9am-5pm. This year’s conference theme,...
Graduating? Need Health Insurance?
Clarifi
Over the next few weeks, Philadelphia-area college graduates will walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. While post grads have a lot to think about as they plan their next step, there’s...
FAFSA Completion & Financial Aid Support Night
Philadelphia Education Fund
FAFSA Completion & Financial Aid Support Night with PhillyGoes2College In partnership with The School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable Stop in anytime and receive...
Crossing the Aisle: Fostering Greater Collaboration
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
Fostering Greater Collaboration Between Programs and Fundraising Within Your Organization Join Praxis Consulting Group & Epstein Consulting Group for a morning of listening deeply, applying...
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Professional Development Day
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful/SDOP Professional Development Day by Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Join us on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the beautiful Industrious office space on Broad Street to continue...
Customer Service Training
Lutheran Settlement House
Lutheran Settlement House PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING NEW DATES! May 15 – June 12, 2017 Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm FREE PROGRAM INCLUDES:...
#ReachhigherPhilly College Signing Day
School District of Philadelphia
#ReachhigherPhilly College Signing Day Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Where: Wells Fargo Center- 3601 S. Broad St Time: 10am-1pm All high school seniors (public, parochial, charter, and private) who...
Leading Nonprofits
Social Innovations Institute
LEADING NONPROFITS is designed for Board Members and Non-Profit Senior Leaders (+ team members) who are relatively new in their roles and have a practitioner’s interest in the development,...
Let’s Get in Formation – Shaping Our Community!
Mighty Writers
Let’s Get in Formation – Shaping Our Community! For Philadelphia Students 10 – 13 Tuesdays from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM May 9 – June 6. Put your “leader” hat on and explore...
Breaking Through the Writer’s Block
Mighty Writers
BREAKING THROUGH THE WRITER’S BLOCK For Philadelphia Students ages 12 – 15 Sundays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM May 21 and June 4 (2 sessions only) You know that moment when you are staring at...
Comedy for Class Clowns
Mighty Writers
Comedy for Class Clowns For Philadelphia Students ages 12 – 17 Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm May 1, 8, 15, 22 (four sessions) This workshop will take place at 1501 Christian Street Join local stand-up...
Poetry workshop for youth: All the Power Rests with You
Mighty Writers
All the Power Rests with You For Philadelphia Students ages 12 – 14 Mondays, 6:30-8:00pm May 8, 15, 22 and June 5 (four sessions) This workshop will take place at 1501 Christian Street Explore...
Philadelphia Literacy Day
Tree House Books
Philadelphia Literacy Day Saturday, May 13th, 2017 Celebrating Philadelphia as a city of Readers, Writers, and Thinkers! Smith Memorial Playground Fairmount Park 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia,...
The Fiscal Future of Philadelphia’s Schools
Philadelphia Education Fund
You Are Invited! Please join us at May’s Education First Compact Thursday, May 4, 2017 7:45 – 10:00 am Philadelphia Education Fund Headquarters 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Lobby...
Eats and Beats Community Dinner
University of Pennsylvania
About Eats and Beats It’s back! Eats and Beats is an annual community event and fundraiser featuring a locally-sourced meal prepared by our high school interns, artwork and performances by our...
various ongoing writing workshops for youth
Mighty Writers
Mighty Tutors For Philadelphia students ages 7 to 17 Mon., 4:00-6:00pm Oct. 3, 2016 – June 5, 2017 (ongoing) This workshop will take place at 3861 Lancaster Ave We’ve gotten so many calls for...
SAC Academy Workshop: Improving School Climate & Culture
School District of Philadelphia
SAC Academy Workshop – Turning Your Vision Into Action: Improving School Climate & Culture: Would you like to help make your school safer? Are you interested in creating a positive, healthy...
2017 Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
Apply to the 2017 Leadership Exchange October 12-13 | Philadelphia APPLY NOW (applications available through May 16) An initiative of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, the Leadership...
3rd Annual Good Food for All Conference
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
3rd Annual Good Food for All Conference Thursday, May 11th, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM Central Library, 1901 Vine St, 4th Floor Hosted by the Coalition Against Hunger and the Culinary Literacy Center Now in...
Summer Owl Leadership Experience
Temple University
The Summer Owl Leadership Experience at Temple University July 10 – July 28, 2017 The Summer Owl Leadership Experience (SOLE) allows students entering grades 11th -12th the opportunity to...
Robotics Workshop for 9th graders
Temple University
TEMPLE GEAR UP PROGRAM PRESENTS: Robotics Workshop COME LEARN ABOUT ROBOTS! Curious About Robotics? Curious about programming? Want to help people with disabilities? Use real labs at Temple...
2017 Chancellor’s Awards for Civic Engagement Ceremony
Rutgers University
Please join me in congratulating our faculty, staff, students and community partners who will be honored at the 2017 Chancellor’s Awards for Civic Engagement on Thursday, April 27th at 5 Out of a...
Fundamentals of Human Resources
La Salle Nonprofit Center
The end goal of “human resources” is an effective workforce. Only a staff that is satisfied and united in its commitment to achieving impact can successfully fulfill its mission. But HR...
New Resources
2016-17 State of Education report
Pennsylvania School Boards Association
2016-17 State of Education report highlights success, challenges facing public education Representatives of several education leadership associations recently released the 2016-17 State of Education...
Report: Wage Increases From Associate’s and Certificates
Columbia University
Report: Wage Increases From Associate’s and Certificates Persist, but Vary By Bill DeBaun, Director of Data and Evaluation, NCAN The relationship between education and wages is a timeless economic...
How to Create a Major Donor Program
Network for Good
How to Create a Major Donor Program Five steps for building a sustainable major gifts program Nonprofits with small development teams can find it overwhelming to develop a major donor program. With...
District-Based FAFSA Inequities
National College Access Network
New NCAN Report Shows District-Based FAFSA Inequities In most states, high school seniors in higher-poverty school districts complete the FAFSA at lower rates than students in wealthier districts. To...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers needed, AIDS Education Month
Philadelphia FIGHT
Volunteer Registration is Now Open! Sign up to Volunteer for AEM 2017 today! Volunteering at the many events during AIDS Education Month is a great way to get involved and give back. The success of...
Volunteer Judges needed, youth business plan competitions
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
As so many of you know, we have entered our busy and exciting competition season here at NFTE Philadelphia. Thank you to the more than 50 volunteer slots that have been filled by all of you! We still...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Cross Sector Leadership Boot Camp
Presidio Institute
Cross Sector Leadership Boot Camp June 12 – 14, 2017 Presidio Trust | South Gallery 103 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94129 Apply Today! Calling all problem solvers! Walk in with your...
Grant Opportunities
Free Clinics Grant Program
American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation
AAFP Accepting Applications for Free Clinics Grant Program The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation advances the values of family medicine by promoting humanitarian, educational, and...
Fuel Up to Play 60 Healthy Food Program
National Football League
Fuel Up to Play 60 Invites Applications for K-12 Healthy Food Programs Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by the National Dairy Council and National...
STEM Innovation Grant
Colocation America
Colocation America Invites Applications for STEM Innovation Grant Colocation America supports the development and integration of STEM learning opportunities for youth in the communities it serves. To...
Youth Literacy Grant Program
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Accepting Applications for Youth Literacy Grant Program The Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established in 1993 in honor of Dollar General’s...
Applications for Skateparks
Tony Hawk Foundation
Tony Hawk Foundation Accepting Applications for Skateparks The mission of the Tony Hawk Foundation is to promote high-quality public skateparks in low-income communities in the United States and...
New Window of Opportunity Grants Program
Leeway Foundation
Leeway Foundation Accepting Applications for New Window of Opportunity Grants Program The Leeway Foundation is inviting applications for its new Window of Opportunity grant program, which is designed...
Cigarette Litter Prevention Grant
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Ever see someone flick a cigarette butt down a stormwater drain and think, “I wish there was a trash can for that… with some community-designed educational signage… and maybe a task...
Philadelphia Activities Fund
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Philadelphia Activities Fund Now Accepting Applications! From Wednesday, March 1 through Monday, May 1, the Philadelphia Activities Fund will be accepting applications electronically or on paper....
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Project Manager, Bread & Roses Community Fund
Bread & Roses Community Fund
Do you want to help grassroots community groups get the funding they need to create real change in the Philadelphia region? Can you discuss the nuances of racism, classism, and community organizing...
Director Of Special Education, KIPP Philadelphia Schools
KIPP Philadelphia Schools
Programmatic Leadership Consult with School-based Special Education Coordinators to develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Early...
Intern, Stoneleigh Foundation
Stoneleigh Foundation
Position Description This year is Stoneleigh’s tenth anniversary. In recognition of this milestone, the staff is working with consultants to refresh our visual identity this spring and launch a new...
Director of Programs, Federation Early Learning Services
Federation Early Learning Services
Federation Early Learning Services (FELS), a nonprofit leader in early childhood education located in Northeast Philadelphia is seeking a Director of Programs to support the Vice President of...
Marketing Associate, Interactive Mechanics
Interactive Mechanics
Love museums, tech & marketing? Interactive Mechanics is hiring an innovative & analytical MARKETING ASSOCIATE to support new lead generation and client cultivation. About Interactive...
Research Assistant Position, FRONTIER 21/School Frontiers
FRONTIER 21 Education Solutions/School Frontiers
Announcement: Research Assistant Position FRONTIER 21 Education Solutions/School Frontiers April 2017 About FRONTIER 21/School Frontiers FRONTIER 21/School Frontiers is an education research and...
Miscellaneous
2017 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Turnaround Management Association
Turnaround Management Association Invites Nominations for 2017 Excellence in Teaching Awards Turnaround Management Association is a community of professionals who work with companies to improve their...
WorkReady Summer Youth Employment Program
Urban Affairs Coalition
Summer Jobs for Youth Applications Now Open! The Urban Affairs Coalition offers paid summer job opportunities through the WorkReady Summer Youth Employment Program. The program will run for six weeks...
Healthy #AfterschoolWorks: Free Tools, Resources, & Strategies
Afterschool Alliance
With so many competing priorities in afterschool, it’s easy for healthy eating and physical activity (HEPA) to become less of a focus, but a quality afterschool experience is a healthy afterschool...
Survey: Pennsylvania State Service Plan
PennSERVE
PennSERVE is the state agency for community service and volunteerism. PennSERVE is developing a State Service Plan aimed at utilizing service and volunteerism as a solution to the most pressing needs...
Early Learning Instructional Coaching Program
La Salle University
EARLY LEARNING INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING PROGRAM Building Bridges to Enhance Teaching and Learning in PreK-4 Settings Develop Your Competence as a PreK-4 Instructional Leader! Earn ACT 48/PIL (ACT 45)...
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