The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation advances the values of family medicine by promoting humanitarian, educational, and scientific initiatives that improve the health of all people. To that end, the academy is accepting applications to its Family Medicine Cares USA program.

Launched in 2011, the program is designed to help new and existing free clinics care for the uninsured in areas of need across the United States by providing grants of up to $25,000 for the purchase of items such as exam tables, EHR systems, and medical equipment. Family Medicine Cares USA also gives AAFP members, residents, and students the opportunity to volunteer their time and talents.

As of 2016, the program had awarded a total of $340,829 to thirteen new clinics and seventeen existing clinics.

To be eligible, applicants must be a new clinic nearing completion of the Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) clinic development process and have an AAFP member in a leadership role within the clinic. Primary consideration will be given to clinics with an AAFP member serving as medical director and to those that have family medicine residents and/or medical students involved as volunteers.

The application deadline is September 15 at 5:00 CST. Application materials must be requested from the AAFP Foundation. See the AAFP Foundation website for complete program guidelines, a fact sheet, and application instructions.

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

http://www.aafpfoundation.org/foundation/our-work/grants-awards/all/fmc-usa.html

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by the National Dairy Council and National Football League, in collaboration with the United States Drug Administration, to help encourage youth to lead healthier lives.

Through the program, grants of up to $4,000 per year will be awarded to qualified K-12 schools enrolled in the program to jumpstart healthy changes. Examples of projects supported by the program include projects to increase in-school breakfast participation, farm-to-school projects that teach about the benefits of eating fresh dairy and farm-raised foods from your area, cafeteria makeovers, and healthy snack programs.

To be eligible, schools must enroll in the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, have a registered program advisor, and participate in the National School Lunch Program.

For complete program guidelines, more project ideas, and application instructions, see the Fuel Up to Play 60 website.

DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2017

https://www.fueluptoplay60.com/funding/general-information

Turnaround Management Association is a community of professionals who work with companies to improve their performance, manage disruption, restructure, work through insolvency, preserve equity, and drive significantly improved results.

Each year, the organization accepts nominations for its annual Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards Program. Established in 2004 with a grant from the John Wm. Butler Foundation, the program honors teachers who have demonstrated and ability to change students lives and the communities where they teach.

The award consists of a $5,000 cash prize and covers up to $1,000 in travel costs, hotel arrangements, and meals while on-site for the TMA annual meeting, October 23-25, 2017, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. TMA will present two prizes at the meeting and distribute news releases about the winners to local and national news media outlets.

To be eligible, nominees must be a licensed and active elementary or secondary (K-12) classroom teacher; teach at an accredited public or private school; possess at least five years of teaching experience; and have instructed students the equivalent of twenty hours per week during a nine-month academic calendar year for at least five of the prior seven years.

For complete program guidelines and nomination instructions, see the TMA website.

DEADLINE: JUNE 12, 2017

https://turnaround.org/sites/default/files/2017TMA-ButlerCooley_Awards_ACTIVE.pdf

Colocation America supports the development and integration of STEM learning opportunities for youth in the communities it serves. To that end, Colocation America is inviting youth organizations and K-12 educators to apply for its STEM Innovation Grant.

Grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded in support of STEM programs that increase student interest and encourage more students to pursue a career in STEM-related fields. Grant funds may be used to purchase non-consumable/consumable items, stipends for staff, field trips, travel expenses, tools/equipment needed to support a STEM environment, and curricula development, training, and/or retention.

To be eligible, programs must serve students in one of the following metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, and/or New York City.

See the Colocation America website for eligibility criteria, application instructions and deadlines, and scoring rubric guidelines.

DEADLINE: MAY 26, 2017

https://www.colocationamerica.com/stem-grant

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established in 1993 in honor of Dollar General’s co-founder, J.L. Turner, a farmer’s son who dropped out of school when his father was killed in an accident and was functionally illiterate. With determination and hard work, he began what is now a successful company.

The foundation is accepting applications for its Youth Literacy Grants program. Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations in support of efforts to help students who are reading below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading, including those with individualized education plans (IEPs).

The program supports the implementation of new or the expansion of existing literacy programs; purchase of new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives; and/or the purchase of books, materials, or software.

See the Dollar General Literacy Foundation website for complete program guidelines, a list of past grant recipients, and application instructions.

DEADLINE: MAY 18, 2017

http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx#youth_literacy

The mission of the Tony Hawk Foundation is to promote high-quality public skateparks in low-income communities in the United States and support international programs that enrich the lives of youth through skateboarding.

To that end, grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to encourage and facilitate the design, development, and construction of new skateboard parks and facilities in low-income communities in the United States. Skateparks should be designed and built from concrete by qualified and experienced skatepark contractors; include local skaters in the planning, fundraising, and design process; be in low-income areas and/or areas with a high population of “at-risk” youth; demonstrate strong grassroots support for the project (particularly in the form of fundraising by local skateboarders and other community groups); have a creative mix of street obstacles (rails, ledges, stairs, etc.) and transition/vert terrain (quarterpipes, bowls, halfpipes, etc.); and not require skaters or their parents to sign waivers. In addition, skatepark should encourage skaters to look after their own safety and the safety of others without restricting their access to the park or over-regulating their use of it; be open during daylight hours, 365 days a year; not charge an entrance fee; and be in areas that currently have no skateboarding facilities.

To be eligible, applicants must be a nonprofit organization seeking to build a free, public skatepark in a low-income community. International projects are considered on an invitation-only basis.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Tony Hawk Foundation website.

DEADLINE: JUNE 14, 2017

http://tonyhawkfoundation.org/grant-application/

The Leeway Foundation is inviting applications for its new Window of Opportunity grant program, which is designed to provide financial assistance to previous Leeway grant and award recipients to help them take advantage of opportunities that can support their art for social change practice.

Deadlines for grants will be the fifteenth of every month, from February through July 2017, with awards to be announced within three to five weeks of each deadline. Grants of up to $1,500 will be awarded to support training, learning, and development opportunities involving workshops, conferences, and residencies; travel associated with opportunities to share and distribute one’s artwork and art practice (e.g., exhibitions, book tours, performances, panels, or screenings); rental of equipment, purchase of materials, or payment of services to complete an opportunity that has a plan for outreach or distribution; and/or costs associated with the documentation of an opportunity such as a performance, workshop, or installation

WOO grants do not support living expenses; the purchase, construction, or renovation of a property; medical, legal, or accounting fees; organizations, corporations, or fundraising activities; and/or opportunities already completed prior to the application deadline

To be eligible, applicants must be an individual artist who is a former Leeway Foundation grant recipient and a current resident of Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties. Full-time students in an arts degree program are not eligible.

See the Leeway Foundation website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.

DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2017

https://leeway.formstack.com/forms/woo

Tuesday, May 16 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Parkway Central Library | 4th Floor | Skyline Room

Intermediate Grant Writing is a working session that will provide the opportunity for grant writers to receive extensive feedback on their proposals from peers and professionals in the nonprofit field. We will review aspects of a good grant proposal, practice writing an actual grant, and receive constructive feedback on written proposals. Participants are encouraged to bring completed or semi-completed proposals and laptops/tablets, though none of these materials are required for participation.

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/65906

Parkway Central | 4th Floor | Rooms 405/406/407

This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal and will include hands-on exercises to help you develop a proposal outline. Advance registration is required as space is limited; please contact the RFC at erefrfc@freelibrary.org or 215-686-5423.

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/65905

Parkway Central | 4th Floor | Rooms 405/406/407

Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants. During this interactive workshop you will learn: who funds nonprofits, what funders want to know about organizations they are interested in funding, how to identify potential funders and make the first approach. Advance registration is required as space is limited; contact the Regional Foundation Center, erefrfc@freelibrary.org or 215-686-5423.

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/65904

Bread & Roses Community Fund supports grassroots community groups leading movements for real change in the Philadelphia region. A partnership of donors and activists, Bread & Roses has distributed more than $10 million dollars in grants and provided thousands of hours of leadership development and other technical assistance to hundreds of community groups since its founding in 1977. With a focus on racial and economic justice, our grants go to local groups working for good schools, fewer prisons, better jobs, a safe environment, quality healthcare and more.

The project manager is responsible for recruiting for, administering, and facilitating the Giving Project, our cross-race, cross-class fundraising and grantmaking program. The project manager reports to the director of programs.

Key responsibilities
 Recruit Giving Project participants with attention to building groups that are cross-race, cross-class, and intergenerational.
 Manage all data related to Giving Project participants and their fundraising efforts.
 Create systems to support grantmaking processes.
 Coordinate planning and implementation of each Giving Project meeting.
 Co-facilitate all Giving Project meetings with the director of programs.
 Provide one-on-one coaching and ongoing support of Giving Project members in their fundraising.
 Document and evaluate Giving Project work.
 Participate in meetings and collaborate with our network of social justice funds that are doing Giving Projects in other parts of the country.
 Willingness to work frequent evenings and weekends, if possible working 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with additional weekends.

Skills and experience
 Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues, progressive social change and belief in the core values of Bread & Roses.
 Minimum of four years’ experience in project management in the fields of community organizing, philanthropy, or social justice, and demonstrated experience in managing volunteers.
 Strong written and oral communication skills
 Strong facilitation skills.
 Comfort with digital platforms.
 Familiarity with the Giving Project model a plus but not required.

Bread & Roses is committed to affirmative action and strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ, elderly and disabled candidates to apply.

Compensation
Salary range is $40,000 to $45,0000 based on experience and includes a generous benefits package.

How to Apply
Send resume and cover letter to Bread & Roses Community Fund, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1300, Philadelphia, PA 19107 or email jobs@breadrosesfund.org. No phone calls please. The application deadline is Friday, May 19, 2017 with hopes to fill the position by August 1, 2017. We appreciate all applicants, but please be advised that we can only respond to those best qualified for the position.

Recent grads who were on a student health plan through their school might lose their health insurance after graduation. And while some students have coverage through their parent’s plan, they will need to find their own plan after they turn 26. Thanks to the options under the Affordable Care Act, recent grads can still get covered. As a student, I know there’s already so much to think about, but this isn’t something to put on the back burner. If you lose your insurance after graduating, you have 60 days to enroll.

To find out more or schedule a free appointment, call Clarifi at 866-513-6328 or visit us at https://clarifi.org/navigator.

In partnership with The School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable

Stop in anytime and receive help on the following from experts:

•FAFSA Completion
•Award Letter Review
•Any personal financial aid questions and/or concerns

Thursday, April 27th
4:00- 7:00pm
School District of Philadelphia
440 N.Broad Street

Questions? Call our office 215-665-1400 ext 3356 or email phillygoes2college@philaedfund.org.

Refreshments will be served!

Join Praxis Consulting Group & Epstein Consulting Group for a morning of listening deeply, applying useful frameworks, and strategizing to create a culture of collaboration and mission-driven fundraising during these tumultuous times.

This workshop will be held on
Thursday, May 18th from 8:00 – 10:30 am
at United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Our focus will be to:

• Take a fresh look at navigating common tensions between Program and Fundraising efforts, as well as other organizational differences, by finding the “sweet spots” among conflicting goals and points of view.
• Apply strategies such as deep listening and organizational asset mapping for getting “unstuck” and finding opportunities for collaboration and connection.

Who should attend?

• Executive Directors
• Senior and Emerging Leaders involved in Program and/or Fundraising
• Board members involved in Program and/or Fundraising

We encourage more than one person to attend from the same organization.

For more information and to RSVP for this free non-profit capacity-building event click here

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crossing-the-aisle-fostering-greater-collaboration-tickets-33153726689

Join us on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the beautiful Industrious office space on Broad Street to continue learning about how you can help make your school an Eco School!

During this Session – Curricular Integration- you will:

• See examples of Curricular Integration
• Work through curricular connections in your classroom
• Share thoughts/ideas in small and large groups
• Plan for your next steps (week, month)
• Think around the support you need to be successful
• Refreshments will be served

This session is the third of a series which helps teachers work with students and other stakeholders to take concrete environmental action at their schools (you did not have to attend the other sessions to attend this one!).
Participants will be working both individually and in small groups during this session with a diverse group of teachers from across Philly.

SDOP teachers will receive Act 48 credits for this session.

Those not associated with SDOP are welcome to attend but are not eligible for Act 48 credits.

If you should have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Michelle at 215-854-4000 or via email at info@keepphiladelphiabeautiful.org.

Thu, May 11, 2017
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

Industrious
230 South Broad Street
17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keep-philadelphia-beautifulsdop-professional-development-day-tickets-30939851930

CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING
NEW DATES!
May 15 – June 12, 2017
Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays
9:00 am – 1:00 pm

FREE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• Training, study materials & fee for National Retail Federation (NRF) Customer Service & Sales exam
• Transportation and clothing assistance
• Job search services upon completion of certificate

Application deadline is May 5th but spaces are limited.

To apply, participants should complete the online form available by clicking “Apply Now” on this page, or call 215-426-8610 x 2006.

Click here for more information
https://lsheducation.org/job-readiness/events-announcements/

Click here to download a flyer.
https://lshadulteducation.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/may-2017-customer-service-training-flyer2.pdf

All high  school seniors (public, parochial, charter, and private) who have committed to a college or university are invited to attend.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reachhigherphilly-college-signing-day-2017-registration-32923116929

TRANSPORTATION:
SDP Schools Only: Transportation will be provided by SDP. Please note, if your school is near the Orange or Blue Line (subway) you might receive tokens/daypasses.

OTHER Schools: Parochial, Charter, and Private: You must secure your own transportation to/from the Wells Fargo Center

BUS SIGNS: Chaperones, please make a sign with your school name to place in the bus window. This will help volunteers move students onto the right buses at the end of the event.

DRESS: This is a celebratory/casual event. Chaperones are encouraged to wear college t-shirts and/or college paraphernalia. Students can also wear college t-shirts. Formal attire is not required.

FOOD: Unfortunately, lunch will not be provided to the students. In addition, outside food is NOT allowed inside the Wells Fargo Center. Therefore, please leave your lunches on the bus.

SECURITY: For security purposes, no backpacks will be allowed inside the Wells Fargo Center. Students can leave backpacks at school or on the buses, which will be locked during the event. Security would like to keep purses restricted to “clutch size” handbags. If they do allow bigger bags, they will be subject to search by the security personnel prior to entry.

AGENDA:
9:45am-10:45am Student Arrival
10am-11am Pre Event activities(Band, Cheerleaders, Student “selfies and #reachhigherPHL tweets )
11:00am-11:30am Formal Program Begins
11:30am -12:15pm College Pep Rally/ Roll Call of Colleges/Universities
12:15pm-12:30pm Closing Remarks/Formal Program Ends
12:30-1pm Student Departure

For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Tia Rideout at reachhigher@philasd.org

Us, too. All the time. (Then again, we often get lost in civic daydreaming!)

That’s why we’re devoting our third annual microgrant program to combating cigarette litter. After all, cigarette butts are the most littered item in the country according to our national office Keep America Beautiful – and they’re pretty smart folks.

This year, Keep Philly Beautiful will be awarding five microgrants to community based organizations to purchase cigarette litter receptacles and dream big about anti-litter community education & outreach.

So check out our guidelines & application. Have questions? Send them our way at info@keepphiladelphiabeautiful.org. And remember, applications are due May 27th!

Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx_bowWszhXxM1d6Tll4NWlTTmc/view

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecP37-24HSGLtfV9Y_7EsXVR60GHwYG2Oz_spGABwrYIhvoA/viewform

• Consult with School-based Special Education Coordinators to develop, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs and other student supports (Early Intervention, 504, ELL, etc.) including weekly check-ins and coaching.
• Analyze student achievement data across multiple metrics and lead/consult on programmatic design decisions to enhance student outcomes.
• Consult with schools on high-need student cases that involve special placement decisions or unique logistical issues (i.e. transportation, medical services, homebound instruction, etc.).
• Co-lead all cases involving lawyer or parent advocate involvement in collaboration with school personnel.
• Facilitate monthly evening community of practice meetings for Special Education Coordinators.
• Serve as central point of contact for external and internal questions related to Student Supports (including services, discipline, etc.).
• Serve as Network Restraint Trainer for all required staff members.
• Design and deliver Special Education Professional Development during Regional Development Days and/or through school-based PDs.
• Work with schools to implement the pre-referral process (e.g. SAP, RTII, Child Find) and support implementation of a multi-tiered support system (MTSS).

Operational/Compliance Leadership

• Manage regional Special Education and 504 documentation system including a regional transition to a new web-based program for the 17-18 school year.
• Create and implement systems of tracking and reporting that allow schools to measure effectiveness of Special Education program.
• Monitor compliance of all Special Education, 504, and ELL files and evaluations through regular file audits and assistance with obtaining paperwork from prior schools.
• Work with recruitment team to support hiring of all related services staff.
• Negotiate and monitor region-wide contracts with service provider vendors and independent contractors to ensure schools utilize cost-effective services.
• Manage region-wide Access Billing process (Medicaid) in conjunction with regional Operations team.
• Create Special Education Budgeting Recommendations and consult with Special Education Coordinators, School Leaders and the Managing Director of Finance.
• Work with schools to meet all requirements for cyclical monitoring by the Bureau of Special Education or for charter renewals.
• Work with regional Operations team to ensure valid data for all state and local reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Special Education required
• Master’s Degree requiredMinimum three years Special Education Leadership experience required
• Experience with management and/or coaching of professional staff
• Knowledge of national, state, and local special education statute and law required
• (Preferred) PA State Certification in Special Education
• (Preferred) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Special Education Supervisory certificate or Commonwealth of
• Pennsylvania Administrative certificate for K-12
• Skills and Characteristics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making; facilitate various size working groups, work collaboratively, and supervise people
• Ability to gather and analyze data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Flexible and able to multi-task within an ambiguous, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions
• Highly organized
• Proficient with web-based Special Education documentation systems (e.g. Easy IEP)
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Uphold the KPS core values of respect, integrity, directness, grit, joy and commitment to the mission and vision of KPS

For a detailed job description, please visit: http://kippcareers.force.com/JobDetail?id=a0X0W000008YSo4