The week of
February 5, 2018
PHENND Events/Activities
PHENND Fellow positions at various nonprofits
PHENND
Join a cohort that works to strengthen communities and alleviate poverty by building capacity at local Philadelphia nonprofits. What was once the Philly Fellows program, PHENND now seeks 10-12...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Creating a Positive Environment In After School Programs
Philadelphia Out-of-School Time Literacy Initiative
by Philadelphia Out-of-School Time Literacy Initiative Tue, March 6, 2018 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST LOCATION Parkway Central Library (Free Library of Philadelphia) 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA...
OST Staff: Training, Retaining and Motivating
Out-of-School Time Resource Center
Wednesday, March 14, 9:30-11:30 am Recruiting an excellent staff is only the first step in building a strong team. But what about training and professional development? How can staff be motivated to...
Research that Informs Practice and Policy for Supporting and Retaining Teachers of Color
University of Pennsylvania
Penn Grad School of Education Visiting Faculty Scholars of Color is pleased to welcome Travis Bristol Peter Paul Assistant Professor Boston University School of Education Research that Informs...
Picturing Black Childhood: Exploring Race, Identity and Family through the Voices of African American Youth
Rutgers University
Please join us as we host “Picturing Black Childhood: Exploring Race, Identity and Family through the Voices of African American Youth” Beginning February 7th we will host weekly book readings at...
Mighty Rivera Showcase
Mighty Writers
Join us for a Mighty Rivera Showcase on Tuesday, March 6th from 5:30pm to 7pm at the Rivera Recreation Center 3201 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 Mighty Writers Presents: a showcase of the...
Making Publics: Mobilizing Audiences in High School Makerspaces
University of Pennsylvania
MakersLearnersTeachers EVENT Come to the MakersLearnersTeachers Speaker Series and learn from prominent education scholars about the intersections between making, learning, and teaching! February 20:...
Free Expungement Information Sessions
Rutgers University
Arrested or Convicted of a Crime in New Jersey? Free Expungement Information Sessions Monday February 19th @ 6-7 pm or Thursday February 22nd @ 6-7 pm Rutgers Law School Room 204 217 N 5th Street...
Social Innovations to Advance Social Mobility
Social Innovations Journal
Social Innovations Journal INVITES YOU to SOCIAL INNOVATIONS TO ADVANCE SOCIAL MOBILITY IN URBAN CITIES on February 21, 2018 from 1:45 – 6:00 at Community College of Philadelphia ATTENDANCE...
Free Career Training for In-Demand Occupations
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Works & Community College of Philadelphia Offer Free Career Training for In-Demand Occupations Community College of Philadelphia (CCP), in partnership with Philadelphia Works,...
The Art of Persuasive Nonprofit Story-Telling
La Salle Nonprofit Center
Date and Time: March 16th, 2018 – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Beneficial Bank – 1818 Market Street, 12th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 REGISTER Bring your cause to life with good...
Social Innovations Lab
Social Innovations Lab
The Social Innovations Lab 2018 Lab will operate from March 19th – March 23rd at IBX Innovation Center located at 1700 Market Street. The Social Innovations Lab takes participants through a...
To Kneel or Not To Kneel: Sports, Activism, and Social Justice
Rutgers University
Join the Rutgers University-Camden School of Social Work and the Campus Center as they host a panel discussion about the kneeling of Colin Kaepernick during the National Anthem and how it has brought...
Inaugural Shirley Dixon Celebration of Urban Education Symposium
Cabrini University
The Center for Urban Education, Equity, and Improvement presents the Inaugural Shirley Dixon Celebration of Urban Education Symposium The Center for Urban Education, Equity, and Improvement at...
Population Health Colloquium
Health Care Conference Administrators
March 19-21, 2018 | Loews Philadelphia Hotel This 3-day conference will bring together stakeholders including healthcare providers, payers, pharmaceutical executives, leading technology and solutions...
Gun Violence in Philadelphia: Actions and Solutions
College of Physicians
Philadelphia Public Health Grand Rounds Gun Violence in Philadelphia: Actions and Solutions February 28, 5:30-7:30 | College of Physicians at 19 S. 22nd St Local public health officials, health-care...
Collective Impact Conversation on K-12 education and college access
Rutgers University
I am writing to invite you to participate in our upcoming Collective Impact Conversation on K-12 education and college access, which will take place on Tuesday, February 13 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM...
New Resources
From Partnerships to Transformative Impact
Campus Compact
COMPACT NATION PODCAST January episodes are out now! Tune in for conversations with leading community engagement professionals, book and literature reviews, and discussions of important topics in the...
What Would It Take to Dramatically Increase Mobility from Poverty?
US Partnership on Mobility from Poverty
Restoring the American Dream: What Would It Take to Dramatically Increase Mobility from Poverty? Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and staffed and supported by the Urban Institute,...
Helping Strangers May Raise Teens’ Self-Esteem
Journal of Adolescence
A recently published study in the Journal of Adolescence suggests that altruistic behaviors may raise teens’ feelings of self-worth. However, not all helping behaviors are the same. The...
Partnerships Classifieds
Clean Up Volunteers needed for opening day, Greensgrow Farms
Greensgrow Farms
Join the team at Greensgrow Farms as we prepare for Opening Day. We need your help with seasonal clean up, set up and maintenance projects around the farm. Enjoy giving back to your community,...
Free Office Furniture (a lot)
Philadelphia Community Corps
The Philadelphia Community Corps has been offered a huge donation of office furniture: 200-300 cubicles, desks, file cabinets, chairs, Has to go in the next 6 months 10-15 years old Great Condition...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Voters Organized Through Engagement Conference
Franklin & Marshall College
March 3, 2018 A National Student Conference on Voter Engagement and Activation Sponsored by F&M Votes, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa. Deadline to Register is Friday, February 23,...
Call for Proposals: Public Health Day Symposium
College of Physicians
PUBLIC HEALTH DAY SYMPOSIUM: SUBMIT A PROPOSAL April 2, 2018 8:30AM-12:30PM Kick off Public Health Week by joining members of the Philadelphia public health community to learn about innovative...
Global Health & Innovation Conference
Unite for Sight
April 14-15, 2018 | Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut The Global Health & Innovation Conference at Yale on April 14-15, 2018, is the world’s leading and largest global health...
Call for Proposals: Pennsylvania Leadership Studies Conference
Shippensburg University
A One-Day Research-focused event for Scholars and Students Saturday, April 7, 2018 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Dixon University Center, Harrisburg PA Theme – “Leadership: People and Process in a...
Grant Opportunities
Interdisciplinary Research Leaders Program
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is accepting applications for its 2018 Interdisciplinary Research Leaders program. The goal of the annual program, which seeks teams of researchers and community...
Culture of Health Leaders Program
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is seeking applications to its Culture of Health Leaders program, which aims to develop a large cadre of leaders from diverse sectors (, public policy, business,...
Innovative K-12 Education Programs
Braitmayer Foundation
Braitmayer Foundation Seeks Proposals for Innovative K-12 Education Programs Located in Marion, Massachusetts, the Braitmayer Foundation was established in 1964 through a gift from Marian S....
Inequality Research
William T. Grant Foundation
William T. Grant Foundation Seeks Applications for Inequality Research In recent years, inequality in the United States has become increasingly pervasive. At the same time, prospects for social...
Innovations in Reading Prize
National Book Foundation
National Book Foundation Invites Nominations for Innovations in Reading Prize Each year, the National Book Foundation recognizes individuals and institutions that have developed innovative means of...
Karen A. Stout Start-Up Accelerator Fund
Montgomery County Community College
Launch or Grow Your Business with Montgomery County Community College! Aspiring entrepreneurs can compete for cash awards between $1,000 and $25,000 to help launch or grow their business ventures...
Visionary Leadership Fund for orgs focused on women and girls
Valentine Foundation
The Visionary Leadership Fund is a separate endowment managed by the Valentine Foundation. The purpose of the Fund is to strengthen the organizations that improve the lives of women and girls in the...
Workforce training grants
Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania
Apply for WEDnetPA’s Job Training Funding The Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA), is a program that offers guaranteed free training opportunities in both...
Grants to Individual Artists for Professional Development
Brandywine Workshop and Archives
Technical Assistance and Professional Development Program Announces it 2018 Grants to Individuals for Professional Development *For Pennsylvania Residents Only Goal/Overview The program provides...
Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program
Mary Kay Foundation
Mary Kay Foundation Accepting Applications for Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program The goal of the Mary Kay Foundation is to eliminate domestic violence. As a part of this effort, the foundation...
Clinical Scholars Program
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF Accepting Applications for Clinical Scholars Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is accepting applications for its Clinical Scholars program, a three-year leadership program for...
Health Policy Research Scholars
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF Accepting Applications for Health Policy Research Scholars The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is accepting applications for its 2018 Health Policy Research Scholars program. The goal of the...
Innovations in Care Program
Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation
Hillman Foundation Accepting Proposals for Innovations in Care Program The mission of the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation is to improve the lives of patients and their families through...
Networks of School Improvements
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Gates Foundation Issues RFP for Networks of School Improvements Guided by the belief that all lives have equal value, and that all students — especially black, Latino, and low-income students —...
World of Children Award program
World of Children
World of Children Accepting Nominations for 2018 Awards Program The World of Children Award program was created to recognize individuals who make a difference in the lives of children in the United...
New Jersey School Health, Recreation Programs
NJAHPERD
NJAHPERD Accepting Application for New Jersey School Health, Recreation Programs The mission of the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance is to support quality...
Call for Site-Specific Artist Installations at Eastern State Penitentiary
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Call for 2019 Site-Specific Artist Installations at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is currently accepting proposals for its 2019 season of...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Program Coordinator, Playworks
Playworks
This full-time position is for the 2017-2018 school year with expected start of February 2018. Do you believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid? Would you like to work where you...
Admissions Manager, Year Up Wilmington
Year Up
The Admissions Manager (Wilmington, DE) reports directly to Associate Director of Admissions and will ensure consistent improvement of the admissions and enrollment processes. The Admissions Manager...
Community & Education Partnerships Manager, North10 Philadelphia
North10 Philadelphia
About the Organization: North10, Philadelphia (“North10”) is a newly created, innovative community development and neighborhood revitalization organization in the Hunting Park and East Tioga...
Compliance Director, Mazzoni Center
Mazzoni Center
The Compliance Director is primarily responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring Mazzoni Center’s compliance program while maximizing revenue and improving operations of the federal...
Campus Organizing Director, NextGen America
NextGen America
NextGen America is seeking passionate and hardworking candidates to join our youth organizing program that will engage young people in local and national fights to prevent climate disaster and...
Per Diem Environmental Educator (Part-Time), Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Seasonal, (November through May) typically 2-5 days per week, 9:00-2:00 (includes afternoon, evening, weekend and occasional overnight hours) For the past 43 years, Riverbend Environmental Education...
Development Associate, Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Riverbend Environmental Education Center seeks a highly motivated Development Associate to support a dynamic and growing non-profit. Located in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Riverbend teaches environmental...
Recovery Coach (P/T, 10hrs/wk), Rowan Homes – Judson
Project H.O.M.E.
The Recovery Coach will facilitate one group meeting per week on topics related to addiction and recovery. Recovery coach will meet with individual residents on a one-on-one basis to discuss...
Pt-Time after School Teacher, Honickman Learning Center & Comcast Technology Labs
Project H.O.M.E.
Part time out of school time Teacher for after school program in state of the art technology center. Teacher plans and implements lesson plans that include project based learning in Reading and...
Program Development Paralegal, Medical-Legal-Community Partnership
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
The Medical-Legal-Community Partnership (MLCP), a program of Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA), seeks to hire a Program Development Paralegal to become part of a unique legal care team. PLA is a...
Various positions, Belmont Charter Network
Belmont Charter Network
We’re looking for highly motivated people with a genuine passion for working with children to join our mission. Our recruiting process helps to ensure we have staff who are strong leaders and...
Project Director, Literacy in Early Learning Spaces Initiative
Free Library of Philadelphia
FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT: Youth Services and Programs Division (YSP) POSITION: Project Director – Literacy in Early Learning Spaces Initiative Opportunity for a detail-oriented...
Miscellaneous
How Cities and Anchor Institutions Can Work Together to Improve Health and Wellbeing in Their Communities
National League of Cities
Culture of Health Web Forum: How Cities and Anchor Institutions Can Work Together to Improve Health and Wellbeing in Their Communities City leaders and local anchor institutions – such as...
Afterschool Webinar: The Growing Out-of-School Time Field: Part II
Afterschool Alliance
Wednesday, February 7 at 2 ET Tune into Part II of this webinar series highlighting insights from the newly released book, The Growing Out-of-School Time Field: Past, Present, and Future, which...
Mastering Your Media Pitch
Nonprofit Toolkit
Could your organization use some free positive exposure? Has public relations slowly crept into your job description? Would you like to improve your ability to spot and share media-worthy stories...
Nothing About Us Without Us
Community Health Training Alliance
The Community Health Training Alliance is proud to present our first webinar as a part of African American History Month. Nothing About Us Without Us will be held February 16th at 12 noon. This...
How Nonprofits can Benefit from Google Ads
La Salle Nonprofit Center
Date and Time: February 28th, 2018 – 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm Location: Webinar REGISTER We’ve all seen google ads and imagined what they could for our organization – to raise awareness,...
Stakeholder Feedback Session on Future Ready PA Index
Pennsylvania Department of Education
On behalf of the Secretary of Education, Pedro A. Rivera, I’m pleased to invite you to participate in a Stakeholder Feedback Session to discuss the Future Ready PA Index. This is the first public...
Applications for McKinney Center STEM Teaching Fellowships
Philadelphia Education Fund
Become A Philadelphia Education Fund McKinney Center STEM Teaching Fellow Supported by PECO, The McKinney Center Teaching Fellows Program is an intensive short-term teacher professional development...
Creativity in the Workplace – 5 Principles of “Samurai Creativity” for Peak Performance
Drexel University
Please save the date and plan to attend one of Drexel School of Education’s FREE Webinars! Hot Topic #3: Creativity in the Workplace – 5 Principles of “Samurai Creativity” for...
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