Clarifi Has an Open Position for Controller

We want to let you know that we’re hiring for the position of Controller. We’re looking for an individual with integrity, credibility and energy to lead our day-to-day finance operations, accounting and grants administration.

Who are we looking for? The best candidates will have experience managing the complexities of nonprofit finance, including best practices, evaluation, reporting of financial data, fund accounting, and grants management as it relates to compliance and reporting.

Do Well By Doing Good

Clarifi’s mission is to create hope by helping people identify and secure the most important assets in their lives. In the last 50 years, we’ve helped more than 750,000 people improve their credit, reduce debt, avoid foreclosure and plan for a better financial future.

Every day, we come to work to play a role in helping more people in the region achieve financial wellness.

We care about your financial wellness too. That’s why we offers a competitive benefits package. Clarifi is also an equal opportunity with a belief that diversity always makes an organization stronger.

Help Us Spread the Word

If you know someone who would be a good fit for this role, please let them know about this opportunity. We would also appreciate you sharing this with your networks.

View and Apply for Position Online

https://clarifi.org/about/do-well-doing-good

Want to present? Answer the call for proposals by December 4.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAshbCxO8ItFlReN9sXnh9OQpIz5J9lDsPNfLhFIHNzM6I1Q/viewform

Plan on bringing a group of students? Email Cory at cory@campusphilly.org with interest – registration opens December 1.

Living the Liberal Arts: A Celebration of Eugene Lang ’38, H’81

December 1, 2017

Living the Liberal Arts Presentations | 1:30–4 p.m.
Pearson–Hall Theatre, LPAC
Enjoy talks by distinguished alumni speaking about how they are living the liberal arts in business, theater, medicine, and more. Presentations will take place every 30 minutes.

Poster Sessions and Reception | 4–6 p.m.
Lobby, LPAC
Poster Session I @ 4pm
Poster Session II @ 4:45pm
Enjoy refreshments and see highlights of work on campus and beyond from students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Fetter Chamber Music Concert | 8–10 p.m.
Lang Concert Hall, Lang Music Building

Come when you can. Leave when you must.

Please RSVP before Nov 15 at http://regonline.com/langcelebration17

The Impact Fund provides grants to nonprofit legal firms, private attorneys, and/or small law firms working to advance social justice in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice, and poverty law.

Through the fund’s litigation program, grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded in support of public interest litigation that has the potential to benefit a large number of people, lead to significant law reform, and raise public consciousness of social justice issues. Preference is given to civil rights, human rights, anti-poverty, and environmental justice cases that affect a marginalized group. Most of the fund’s grants are awarded for class actions, but the fund also supports multi-plaintiff and environmental justice cases that aim to significantly affect a larger system. Impact Fund grants may be used for out-of-pocket litigation expenses such as expert fees and discovery costs, but may not be used for attorney’s fees, staff, or other overhead costs.

Grants will be awarded to private attorneys, small legal firms, and nonprofit legal entities with limited access to funding sources. Specifically, grants are intended to support cases that could not be effectively prosecuted and/or in which financial hardship would occur to the applicant if supplementary funding were not available. Grants may cover reasonable costs and out-of-pocket expenses (including non-recoverable costs) such as deposition expenses, expert fees, and investigation expenses.

For the 2018 spring grant cycle, the deadline for Letters of Interest is January 9, 2018. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application by February 6, 2018.

See the fund’s website for complete program guidelines.

Deadline: January 9, 2018 (Letters of Interest)

https://www.impactfund.org/about-legal-case-grants/

Open to All at No Charge.

The prestigious MIT-Harvard learning platform, edX, is offering the first-ever online course on global strategic Corporate Social Responsibility starting on November 15. It is open to all. Those who successfully complete the course can receive a verified signed certificate.

In today’s fast-speed, hyper-connected world, each successful business, large or small, needs to have a CSR program in place. Or else they stand a chance of missing opportunities important to their business.

To help provide a deeper understanding of the opportunities, the Satell Institute with its founding university affiliate, the University of Pennsylvania, has developed the online course Corporate Social Responsibility: A Strategic Global Perspective. This FREE course is valuable to everyone interested in learning the benefits of CSR. This includes students, new and seasoned CSR professionals, nonprofit managers, academics, business and government leaders, and more.

The course will teach how strategically implemented CSR enables companies to:

• Win new business.
• Attract and retain top talent.
• Increase customer retention.
• Develop and enhance relationships with suppliers and networks.
• Provide access to investment and funding opportunities.
  Generate positive publicity and media opportunities due to media interest in ethical business activities.
• Improve their business reputation and standing.
• Differentiate themselves from competitors.

Corporate Social Responsibility: A Strategic Global Perspective is available 24/7 on the exclusive MIT-Harvard edX learning destination starting November 15. It runs for four weeks, and can be done at your own pace. The course includes video lectures from leading international thought leaders, online reading, a moderated online peer forum for Q&A and idea exchange.

The course includes a verified instructor-signed certificate option upon successful completion to prove achievement.

ENROLL NOW

https://www.edx.org/course/corporate-social-responsibility-csr-pennx-sp2pennx

With your staff, you will develop an ongoing growth strategy and business plan for the next phase of PCK including expanded culinary arts job-training, meal production, and managing construction of a new facility that will house a commercial kitchen and training facility. You will work closely with our ED and COO to develop the strategic direction and business development for PCK Meal Production including maximizing current meal contracts. Collaborate with board members, donors and community organizations to Identify social enterprise projects and opportunities for community engagement, sustainability and/or revenue generating programs.

We’re seeking values-driven individuals with 10+ years in meal production/food service management including operations, P&L, vendor relationships, RFPs (writing and responding). If you’ve also worked in Project Management, all the better!

Philabundance is the Delaware Valley’s largest hunger relief organization, acquiring, rescuing and distributing food to 90,000 people weekly in 9 counties in PA and NJ. Of the people Philabundance serves, 30% percent are children and 16% percent are seniors. Others who seek food assistance include people with disabilities, single parents, veterans, students and working class families.

Interested? Please send your resume or LinkedIn profile to lmanson@philabundance.org or visit us at http://www.philabundance.org

Career Prep “Boot Camp”
A Reentry Training Series

Wednesday, November 15th | 1:30pm — 3:30pm
Self-Assessment/Career Goal Setting – Participants needs and employment history will be assessed and discussed to support them in the development of their employment goals.

Wednesday, November 22nd | 1:30pm — 3:30pm
Resume Development – Participants will be provided with the tools needed to develop a well-crafted resume and receive assistance with creating their own industry specific resume.

Wednesday, November 29th | 1:30pm — 3:30pm
Job Search – Participants will explore job search methods and examine job search websites to effectively support their employment search process.

Wednesday, December 6th | 1:30pm — 3:30pm
Interviewing Skills – Participants will discuss the importance of speaking with confidence, appropriate interview attire and engage in mock interviewing activities.

Wednesday, December 13th | 1:30pm — 3:30pm
After You Get the Job – Participants will examine verbal and nonverbal communication, soft-skill building and precautions to be considered during their social media interactions.

Wednesday, December 20th | 1:30pm — 3:30pm
Recap and Overview – Participants will complete a customer satisfaction survey and provide feedback on the training sessions and facilitators to provide recommendations to improve the learning experience or future participants

Classes begin on  Wednesday, November 15th at 1:30pm

To enroll , contact Thomas Ford
215-525-0451 or tford@fight.org

Location: Institute for Community Justice
1207 Chestnut Street, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia PA 19107

Instructor
Khia K. Naylor

REGISTER NOW SPACE IS LIMITED

PACDC is a leader in the community development sector; a citywide membership association of community development corporations (CDCs) and affiliates working to advance the equitable development of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods since 1992. PACDC has been the catalyst for many citywide policy initiatives, including securing increased funding for affordable homes and neighborhood economic development activities as well as spurring policies and systems change that advance equitable neighborhood revitalization. Our Community Development Leadership Institute builds the capacity of community development practitioners, and we also facilitate several highly-regarded events throughout the year including an annual conference and Gala/Awards Ceremony.

We are a small but mighty staff who works collaboratively with our members and other partners to make a tremendous impact on the lives of every day Philadelphians. We are in an exciting period as we look to build on our successful 25 year track record.

PACDC offers an excellent package of benefits, a supportive work environment, is centrally located in Center City’s Midtown Village, and the opportunity to have your voice heard as you help impact the quality of lives in Philadelphia neighborhoods. PACDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in the workplace.

The job opportunity can be found here.

PACDC Seeks Membership and Communications Coordinator

PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Through advocacy and education, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) leads the movement to make bicycling safe and fun for anyone who wants to ride in our region. Our 2030 vision is that anyone in Greater Philadelphia can enjoy a safe and fun bike ride on a network of connected Circuit Trails, bike lanes, and low-stress streets. Bicycling has become an easy option for transportation and recreation, connecting people to each other, their neighborhoods and the region. We believe that people from all racial and economic backgrounds should have access to safe, healthy and affordable transportation options in the communities where they live, work, learn, and play. Our team works every to day create a world-class bicycling city and region by becoming an organization and leading a movement that represents the diversity of the communities we serve. In the same way that BCGP advocates for infrastructure to ensure bicyclists are safe and comfortable riding around Philadelphia, BCYC helps foster healthy, confident young cyclists. New riders are often most comfortable in a group and BCYC teams provide this environment to allow young cyclists to thrive.

The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) is hiring a program coordinator to support the operations of Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC), a youth program that fosters healthy habits, independence, and leadership in Philadelphia youth through the sport of cycling. BCGP is in its fourth year of running BCYC, formerly known as Cadence Youth Cycling. BCYC runs road cycling teams at Title One high schools and community centers from March to June impacting approximately 100 students across 6-8 sites. Athletes who demonstrate leadership, responsibility and sportsmanship have the opportunity to join the BCYC All Star Leadership Team, which runs throughout the year providing students the opportunity to join our Race, Tour, Tri, Cyclocross teams and take advantage of a number of leadership and academic support tracks. The program coordinator will manage student recruitment, event planning, inventory management, and volunteer coordination with support from the BCYC program manager, coaches, and BCGP staff.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
BCYC Program Coordinator…
• Reports to the BCYC Program Manager, Taylor Kuyk-White.
• Works out of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia office as well as on site where programs operate (West, Northwest, and North Philly as well as event sites across the region).
• Works outdoors and on weekends and evenings as needed, especially from March – August.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Student Recruitment and Retention
• Work with site support staff to promote our programs at partner sites throughout the city, ensuring core teams are filled with teams of 10-15 students in the spring and summer, helping to hit our goal of 150 core participants by 2020.
• Support coaches and program manager in nominating and implementing all star testing across sites, helping to hit our goal of 50 committed all stars by 2020.
• Participate in core and All Star programs 2-3 times a week to mentor coaches and build relationships with athletes and staff alike.
• Maintain relationships with athletes, parents, and coaches to ensure good athlete participation across programs.
2. Event Coordination
• Coordinate details such as food, routes, timing logistics, and meeting locations for our 4 spring all-site events.
• Promote these events to athletes and parents through social media, flyers, phone calls, etc.
• Recruit full teams at each site before the start of spring season.
• Manage travel logistics, race registration, meals, and budget for all star team races and events during the summer and fall.
• Work with coaches, athletes, and parents to provide detailed itineraries at least 2 weeks in advance of each field trip that requires vehicular travel.
3. Inventory Management
• Assure sites have appropriate materials and equipment in advance of season start.
• Close down sites at the end of each season and account for all CYC inventory.
• Transport bikes and inventory via cargo van to sites, storage, bike shop partners, etc.
• Manage bike inventory process, including storage and ordering tools and components.
• Conduct bi-weekly site visits during the spring to offer inventory drop offs and core bike tune-ups
• Host monthly all star maintenance days to repair bikes that remain in youth’s possession year round.
• Manage winter core bike overhauls
• Keep an active fleet log noting location, status, and rider of all bikes in the fleet.
5. Volunteer Management
• Recruit volunteers through regularly updating volunteer opportunities on a sign up log and matching interested applicants to available opportunities.
• Conduct small volunteer trainings when new volunteers come aboard outside of coach training season.
• Support and manage volunteers at their posting.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS
There are many moving parts to Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling including coordination with sites, inventory management, volunteer recruitment, communicating with parents, and most importantly, supporting the youth athletes. The ideal candidate for the Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling Coordinator role is someone who has a passion for and experience with both bicycle racing and investing in youth. Candidates should also be confident that their skillsets and talents are a match for all of the following categories that are essential to BCYC’s success:

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: The program coordinator will have superior organization and communication skills, including attention to detail and prompt email and phone response time. Flexibility and resourcefulness during unexpected challenges are both keys to success.

BICYCLE MECHANICS: As the head of our inventory and maintenance, the program coordinator must be an experienced mechanic. The candidate should have the ability to quickly assess and repair mechanical problems on a variety of bicycles and be prepared to oversee a well stocked and operational shop space.

CYCLING BACKGROUND: The program coordinator’s role relies heavily on the candidate’s knowledge and experience in competitive cycling in a variety of disciplines to plan successful cycling events and coordinate race logistics. The ideal candidate comes to us with at least 2 years of bicycle racing experience.

POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Our desired candidate brings experience and values rooted in mentoring youth in accordance with positive youth development principles. Embracing youth leadership, employing trauma sensitive mentorship, and commitment to building relationships are all important aspects of our program.

All interested candidates should send the following to Search@bicyclecoalition.org by Monday, November 27th:
• An up-to-date resume (no longer than 2 pages)
• A 1-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in working at BCGP and what makes you a good fit specifically for the BCYC Program Coordinator role. Be sure to relay your story in addition to your professional attributes.
• References will be requested as the hiring process moves forward.
• Email subject should read: “[last name] BCYC Program Coordinator application”

We thank all applicants; we will contact only those selected for an interview
The Bicycle Coalition is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex or age.

When: January 30, 2018, 9 am to noon
Where: Ballard Spahr – 1735 Market Street, 48th Floor, Philadelphia

Register now >>

https://www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org/courses/marketing-communications/fundamentals-nonprofit-website/

You know what you want to accomplish, but how do you get there? How do you analyze your current marketing efforts (if any) and transform them into a more strategic and comprehensive approach? How do you customize marketing tactics for donors and other stakeholders?

This course will enable participants to understand the fundamental principles of marketing and its various components with the purpose of applying them as part of a strategic knowledge base required of any high-level or aspiring nonprofit. By the end of the course, participants will be proficient in auditing their communications, developing a marketing plan and putting principles that best meet the needs of your organization into practice.

When: February 14, 2018, 9 am to 4 pm

Where: The National Shrine of St. John Neumann – St. John Neumann Center, 1039 N. Lawrence Street, Philadelphia

Register now >>

https://www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org/courses/marketing-communications/building-successful-marketing-program-4/

Wednesday Webinar: Fund for Teachers Information Session
November 29, 2017 4:30 PM CST

To participate in this webinar, you must register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/464826623184763650.

OR

Wednesday Webinar: Fund for Teachers Information Session
December 6, 2017 6:30 PM CST

To participate in this webinar, you must register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2628241095161299969.

Learn more: http://fft.fundforteachers.org/

VCP seeks an experienced Director of Development who will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Primary responsibilities of the Director will be the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual and major gifts. He/she will also take a leadership role in managing VCP’s Campaign for Healthier Children, established to meet the needs of the organizations aggressive growth plans. The Director will also oversee all special events activities, the annual fund campaign, as well as supervision of the grant writer. The ideal candidate will be passionate about VCP’s mission and have a proven track record in bringing in five and six figure gifts from individuals and family foundations.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in individual and major gift solicitation
• Demonstrated ability to close five and six figure gifts
• Experience with annual fund campaigns
• Computer literate regarding donor database management
• Strategic thinker with ability to set direction for the development team
• Knowledge of donor community in Philadelphia region
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
• Meticulous with follow through and follow up with donors
• Ability to lead and manage teams
• Experience working directly with Board of Director’s
• Passion for the mission

Application Process: Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hr@vetricommunity.org

For more information about Vetri Community Partnership, visit http://vetricommunity.org.

Here is the full job description: https://fight.org/job-opportunities/community-professional-training-program-director/

If you, or someone you know, is interested, please apply through the FIGHT website at the link above.

“Platanos and Collard Greens” is a romantic comedy that addresses stereotypes, prejudices, and urban myths that exist between African-Americans, West Indians and Latinos, within the context of Hip-Hop, humor, and satire.

The performance is free, but guests are encouraged to register here.

https://rcit.rutgers.edu/apps/payment/register.php?event_id=211

Offered two times:

Wed, November 15, 2017
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-a-social-sector-pitch-deck-tickets-39609395769

OR

Wed, November 15, 2017
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-a-social-sector-pitch-deck-tickets-39609415829

Offered two times:

Thu, November 16, 2017
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/measuring-your-social-impact-social-return-on-investment-tickets-39609435889

OR

Thu, November 16, 2017
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/measuring-your-social-impact-social-return-on-investment-tickets-39609445919

Friends of the Rail Park formed in 2013 as an advocacy group, as a result of a merger of two smaller advocacy groups initially formed in 2003 when the vision for the Rail Park was first articulated. Currently an all-volunteer organization, FRP brings together a diverse community of stakeholders and future park users with the belief that more people will use, benefit from and support the park if they are active participants in its creation. Hence, FRP seeks to work collaboratively with government and civic organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals and communities to secure public support and financial resources for the park, lead its design process and programmatic agenda. An institutional funder has generously committed $550,000 over three years to capitalize the organization. FRP will use this support to leverage other funders and donors to also contribute to the organization.

Vision
The Rail Park will be a continuous three-mile linear park and recreation path that connects and enlivens the social, historical and environmental fabric of Philadelphia’s communities.

Mission Statement
Friends of the Rail Park is the City’s partner to create, activate and enhance the quality of the Rail Park in order to engage diverse residents, bridge communities, and promote inclusivity among Philadelphians and visitors.

Goals
FRP will pursue three goals over the next three years:
1. Build FRP’s organizational capacity to be the go-to leader for the Rail Park.
2. Secure public support and financial resources.
3. Accelerate development of and secure commitment to the entire Rail Park.
FRP recently developed an organizational plan that provides the strategies and approach for advancing these.

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience, with benefits aligned with nonprofit industry standards.

Background of ideal candidate
A dynamic and experienced professional with a history of accomplishment in the nonprofit or public sectors that combines financial and operational management, board development and relations, fundraising, community engagement, public advocacy, and external relationship advancement and/or government relations. Being adept at navigating the political and philanthropic landscape of Philadelphia is a must.

Summary of key deliverables
The Executive Director will lead and facilitate the board of directors and staff in pursuit of the following goals.
1. Establish FRP as the go-to leader of the Rail Park.
2. Build a diverse, sustainable revenue base able to meet FRP’s needs and goals.
3. Establish systems and infrastructures and hire staff (as needed) for the new organization.
4. Foster positive long-term relationships with key partner organizations, funders, and stakeholders.
5. Engage the community in the design process of the Rail Park.
6. Lead and oversee the Rail Park’s programmatic agenda.
7. Manage the board of directors such that members are engaged at a strategic level and contributing towards FRP’s goals.
8. Establish and nurture an advisory board.

Application process Interviews will be arranged as soon as a group of qualified candidates is assembled. Resumes and a one-page cover letter that conveys why you are well suited for this position and how it fits into your career should be emailed as soon as possible to: FRP@fairmountinc.com. No paper copies, please. Applications should be emailed by November 26, 2017.

Confirmation of receipt of the application will be sent by return email. Interviews of preferred candidates will be arranged forthwith. No phone calls, please.

See more: https://therailpark.org/were-hiring/

PHENND Fellows serve in full-time capacity-building positions in dynamic Philadelphia-area non-profits. By hosting a PHENND Fellow, our partner agencies are able to launch new programs and initiatives that enable them to do more to carry out their missions. In addition to strengthening our host agencies and the communities they serve, the program helps to cultivate the next generation of civic leaders.

PHENND Fellows are selected from a competitive pool of applicants. Candidates who are selected for the fellowship have outstanding academic records, excellent communication skills, significant service and leadership experience, and the ability to make an immediate impact at their host agencies.

The program partners with AmeriCorps VISTA to support these projects.

Please review important information such as cost and benefits to hosting a PHENND Fellow before submitting your application.  This application is only for new sites who are not currently hosting a PHENND Fellow.

Apply here by Monday, November 27: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cU66ElJzVXXtyAJ

More questions? Contact Hillary Kane or Eden Kainer at 215-573-2379.

Throughout the 2017-18 academic year, the Rutgers-Camden Office of Civic Engagement will be hosting a series of conversations focused on the needs and opportunities present in the city of Camden.

By joining together the diverse perspectives of Rutgers faculty, staff, and students with those of local non-profit and community leaders, we will identify strategies, best practices, and bright ideas that we can pursue together to create positive change in our city.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
(ALL CONVERSATIONS HELD FROM 12:00-2:00 PM)
November 14 Hunger & Homelessness
December 12 Health & Wellness
January 9 Workforce Development
February 13 Economic Development
March 13 K-12 Education & College Access
April 10 Youth Empowerment
May 8 Arts & Culture

*Topics subject to change*

For more information, please contact Michael D’ltalia, Program Coordinator for Engaged Civic Learning, at michael.ditalia@camden.rutgers.edu.