When: Monday, April 9th – 2:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Street, 14th Floor
Cost: $25 (PACDC Members)/ $65 (Non-Members)

Register Here

Joint Venturing for Affordable Housing Development: Allocating Benefits and Risks

Please join our upcoming webinar, “A Vision for Equity: Campus-Based Strategies for Committing to Equity and Inclusive Excellence” on Thursday, April 19, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

AAC&U is pleased to announce the latest webinar in a series that highlights the work being done at colleges and universities around the country to address challenges and identify best practices for enhancing the teaching and learning experience and demonstrating the value of liberal education for work, life, and global citizenship.

This webinar will present findings from a three-year project on Committing to Equity and Inclusive Excellence led by AAC&U in partnership with the Center for Urban Education at the University of Southern California. The webinar will highlight AAC&U’s national project report, A Vision for Equity, which shares lessons learned about addressing equity gaps at thirteen participating campuses.

The webinar will feature presentations from four campus teams on evidence-based interventions focused on improving student success that includes practical examples, models, and resources for identifying and addressing disparities in student outcomes. This webinar is free to all attendees and is designed for all educators, faculty members, and administrators interested in learning more about campus-based strategies for committing to equity and inclusive excellence.

Participants will gain insights and knowledge from project teams and partners on how to implement targeted student interventions, improve curricular designs and student pathways, enhance academic support programs, strengthen high-impact practices, leverage resources, create institutional tracking models, and design professional development training for faculty and staff.

There will be time for Q&A during the webinar, and participants are welcome to send questions in advance to webinars@aacu.org.

https://secure.aacu.org/iMIS/AACUR/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=WEB180419

Spring is here! That means that it’s time to turn over a new leaf in your STEM teaching.

NextFab will be holding two open house information sessions in April, free and open to any educator who wants to learn more about what we offer and how our extensive technology can be brought back to your classroom.

• Tour NextFab’s facilities
• Meet other educators over refreshments
• Explore classes and training options
• Enter to win a LittleBits Arduino coding kit

Two dates!

April 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
https://nextfab.com/event/open-house-for-educators-1/

and

April 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
https://nextfab.com/event/open-house-for-educators-2/

The question of whether or not you should run a campaign feasibility assessment can be hard to answer. Join us as we teach you the basics of the campaign feasibility assessment, helping you to assess the potential success of your campaign before you invest time and resources.

You’ll learn from this Live Webinar:

• The basics elements of the campaign feasibility assessment
• How to assess your capacity to complete the assessment
• Tips and tricks for board, staff, and volunteers to get involved in the campaign feasibility assessment
• And MORE!

REGISTER NOW
http://www.charityhowto.com/index.php/nonprofit-webinar/free-webinar-fundraising-101-the-campaign-feasibility-assessment-can-you-do-it-on-your-own

Can’t attend this live webinar? Don’t worry, sign up and you’ll still receive the webinar recording and slides. Don’t miss out!

Do you work or live in North Philadelphia?

Attention all: Neighbors, Faith Leaders, Ward Leaders

“FREE WORKSHOP”

“KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN & HOME SAFE FROM LEAD CONTAMINATION”

Prince of Peace Baptist Church
1844-1898 N. 32nd Street
Phila., PA 19121

TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018
5:30PM – 7:30PM

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 215-879-7770 or http://www.leadawarephilly.org

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the delivery of professional development by vendors on Tier 1 (universal) behavioral interventions to school-based staff and administrators, including administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, nurses, paraprofessionals, and other school-based staff.
• Assesses school climate using the school climate tool and provides feedback to school leadership teams.
• Analyzes data to monitor the effectiveness of targeted and supplemental behavioral interventions.
• Ensures that schools receive the necessary support to successfully implement Tier 1 and Tier 2 strategies.
• Creates and/or maintains records, documents and other artifacts necessary to ensure grant compliance of the coordinated early intervention services portion of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Consults with the Office of Specialized Instructional Services (OSIS) staff, including Special Education Directors.
• Consults with Behavioral Health Specialists.
• Consults with other District staff, including those in Student Support Services to provide consultation and training.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience, which has included working with evidence-based interventions, developing and implementing professional development, and working with school-based staff and youth in an urban setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Tier 1 strategies, including, but not limited to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), Restorative Practices, and Social Emotional learning.
• early Intervention services.
• principles, practices and techniques of behavioral science.
• techniques and practices used when working with ‘at-risk’ student populations.
• the methods and techniques used in effective program planning, design and administration.
• the current social, educational, and economic issues as they relate to urban families.
• trauma-informed practices.
• special education services.

Ability to:

• use data to drive decision making.
• exercise sound judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures and in making
• decisions consistent with program policies and objectives.
• gather and track data and write detailed reports.
• process multiple tasks simultaneously, adhere to timelines, and complete work in a timely manner.
• assess the effectiveness of programmatic activities and to make cogent recommendations as needed.
• use a personal computer.
• understand and follow oral or written directions.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

https://ats4.searchsoft.net/ats/job_board_form?op=view&COMPANY_ID=00002581&JOB_ID=4600139298

The persistent lack of ethnic/racial and gender diversity in the tech industry is the result of structural and social/psychological barriers at every stage of the talent development pipeline, a report from the Kapor Center for Social Impact finds. The report, The Leaky Tech Pipeline: A Comprehensive Framework for Understanding and Addressing the Lack of Diversity Across the Tech Ecosystem (34 pages, PDF), found that African-American, Latino/a, and Native American students disproportionately lack access to high-quality computer science courses and make up just 16 percent of AP computer science enrollees. The lack of college prep and issues of affordability, combined with negative stereotypes and the absence of role models, discourage many of these students as well as women, who account for only 21 percent and 18 percent, respectively, of the bachelor’s degrees earned in computer science. At the same time, even those with CS degrees face recruiting and hiring biases, while hostile workplace cultures, harassment, and inequities in pay and promotion policies lead to low job satisfaction levels and high turnover. Without access to social networks or adequate social and financial capital, members of minority groups and women also encounter significant obstacles in launching start-up ventures, securing venture capital investment, or becoming tech investors. To address these issues, the report calls for a redoubling of efforts aimed at creating greater equity in K-12 education, an expansion of computer science education for diverse student populations, the strengthening of career pathways in tech, a greater focus on comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategies, and more public-private partnerships focused on diverse workforce development.

https://www.kaporcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/KC18001_report_v6-1.pdf

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
3:30 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.
Loews Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

The Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) will be hosting their Annual Meeting in Philadelphia this year and have designated the first day of the meeting, Tuesday, April 3, as “Philadelphia/Pennsylvania Day,” featuring a panel discussion on sustainable solutions for Philadelphia’s heritage landmarks. This panel is free and open to the public.
The panel is titled, “Preserving Philadelphia’s Past and Investing in its Future: Sustainable Solutions for America’s First World Heritage City,” and will be moderated by Steve Highsmith, formerly of PHL-17 and now Vice President, Institutional Advancement, at Cabrini University. Steve will be joined by Philadelphia-area heritage practitioners to discuss sustainable approaches to issues of heritage preservation, tourism, education, management, and promotion.
With the impeding withdrawal of the United States from UNESCO, the role of cities in preserving and promoting local heritage is more important than ever and essential to long-term sustainability. According to Mayor Jim Kenney, “We place a high premium in Philadelphia on the preservation of our heritage and the engagement of our diverse communities.”

In 2015, Philadelphia became the first “World Heritage City” in the United States. The achievement of this designation led to the creation of the World Heritage City Project, which was established to seize the opportunities that this new status affords the citizens of Philadelphia. The mission of the WHC Project is to (1) preserve and celebrate Philadelphia’s historical and cultural assets; (2) educate global kids with roots; (3) build World Heritage City awareness and ownership; and (4) extend Philadelphia’s global reach.

The panel will consist of:
• Melissa Stevens, Ph.D. is a cultural anthropologist with international experience in heritage tourism development. She is currently the World Heritage Coordinator for Global Philadelphia Association and oversees the World Heritage Education Program.
• Doris Fanelli, Ph.D. Chief of the Division of Cultural Resources Management branch of the Independence National Historical Park.
• David Hollenberg serves as University Architect at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to this position, he worked as Associate Regional Director for the National Park Service, supervising staff in the Architectural Preservation, Development, Engineering, and Facility Management divisions.
• Kiki Bolender, AIA LEED AP, Principal of Bolender Architects. Bolender is heavily involved in the Healthy Rowhouse Project, which is dedicated to improving substandard conditions and health in rowhouses occupied by low- and moderate-income Philadelphians.
• Patrick Grossi, Director of Advocacy at the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. He also leads the Preservation Alliance’s Neighborhood Preservation Workshops, a cultural heritage project supported by the Samuel S. Fels Fund.

SfAA’s Annual Meeting brings anthropologists, archeologists, and other applied social scientists together with Philadelphia residents. Additional events scheduled during SfAA’s “Philadelphia Day” include film screenings, discussions, and roundtables. The public is invited to the Opening Reception, which will be held after the panel discussion at 6:00 p.m. at the Loews Hotel. More information can be found at http://www.sfaa.net.

About the Global Philadelphia Association
The Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) was founded in 2010 by leading international organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region. Its mission is to assist – and encourage greater interaction among – the many organizations and people who are engaged in international activity within the Greater Philadelphia region; promote the development of an international consciousness within the region; and enhance the region’s global profile. GPA is a nonprofit organization with more than 200 members, including businesses, organizations and internationally-minded individuals. Learn more at http://www.globalphiladelphia.org.

This workshop will cover basic eligibility criteria for some of the major public benefits programs (including SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and CHIP) as they relate to immigration status. The training will also address the common barriers faced by some immigrant populations, which can limit access to benefits even for those who are eligible for services.

This interactive workshop will be led by experts from Community Legal Services and the Nationalities Service Center.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

The Philadelphia Benefits Access Coalition is a forum where Philadelphia based social service providers, case managers, enrollment specialists, policy analysts, community organizations and residents can come together to:

• Learn about program eligibility and application requirements;
• Keep up-to-date on any proposed changes at the federal and state level;
• Create networks to share problems encountered in the field and best practices;
• Work with legislators and policymakers to improve access to critical social safety net programs.

The Coalition will offer bi-monthly training sessions in 2018. Come share your ideas for future training topics!

Date and Time: Thursday, April 12, 2018, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location: Community Behavioral Health, 801 Market Street, Room 1154A
Enter on North 8th Street.

Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelphia-benefits-access-coalition-2018-workshop-series-meeting-2-tickets-44119809538

When you serve, you make College Possible. Become an AmeriCorps member at College Possible and launch your career!

Available AmeriCorps and VISTA Positions

Tech Connected Coaching-including high school, college and CollegePoint coaching positions.

Serve as a College Possible coach in positions utilizing technology to reach high school and college students. Provide one on one services by:

• coaching high school or college students to and through college using technology such as texting, email, phone and video calls to cover topics such as ACT/SAT prep, college application processes, application essays, FAFSA and navigating college support services.
• working with students on an individual basis providing subject specific assistance.
• meeting regularly with program staff and peers to plan engaging outreach and communications to students about our college access and success curriculum.
• regularly and reliably tracking interactions with students and keep student records up-to-date in Salesforce database.

In Person Coaching-including high school and college coaching positions

Serve as a College Possible coach at a partner high school or college. Serve students either in a cohort or one on one in person setting. Provide services by:

• leading in person sessions for students on topics such as ACT/SAT prep, college application processes, application essays, FAFSA and navigating college support services.
• working with students on an individual basis providing subject specific assistance.
• meeting regularly with program staff and peers to plan engaging outreach and communications to students about our college access and success curriculum.
• regularly and reliably tracking interactions with students and keep student records up-to-date in Salesforce database.

Community Partnerships AmeriCorps Member

Support College Possible’s programming by building and supporting partnerships to serve students. This may include:

• organizing College Prep Talks, college planning workshops for middle and early high school students;
• conceiving and organizing program wide events including community service days, college visits and student celebration events;
• organizing practice ACT exams for high school juniors;
• serving as lead substitute for coaches;
• supporting Summer Bridge programming for high school seniors transitioning to college;

AmeriCorps VISTA Positions (St. Paul, Philadelphia and Chicago)

Serve in an indirect service role support College Possible’s mission behind the scenes, helping the organization grow capacity and create sustainable resources. Available roles include:

• Development VISTAs supporting sites in creating and establishing fundraising through activities such as donor research and grant writing (PHL and CHI)
• Communications VISTAs supporting site communications teams in building awareness and creating relationships in new communities through projects like newsletter writing and editing, website content creation and news release processes (PHL and CHI)
• Program VISTA’s supporting College Possible’s national program goals, including updating and revising curriculum and creating materials to support new College Possible coaching strategies.
• Research and Evaluation VISTAs who support data integrity and management and also support internal and external evaluations of College Possible programs
• VISTA Leader who supports other VISTA members in their term of service and provides ongoing support in recruiting strong cohorts of AmeriCorps VISTA members.

Compensation:

Compensation includes a living allowance, health coverage and an approximately $5,920 education award that can be used to repay federal student loans or pay future education expenses. Student loans may be deferred during the 10- or 12-month commitment (depending on position). An early August 2018 start date is required. January start positions are available, see our website for more information!

Please visit our website, http://www.CollegePossible.org/serve, to learn more about the organization!

AGENCY:
Child Advocates is Philadelphia’s volunteer lawyer program for abused and neglected children, providing legal and social service advocacy through the service of volunteer attorneys working in conjunction with staff social workers, attorneys and other staff. Child Advocates seeks to advocate for victims of child abuse and neglect with the goal of securing safety, justice, well-being and a permanent, nurturing environment for every child.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position reports to the Director of Intake and Pro Bono Services. Responsibilities include:
• Electronic filing from the Philadelphia Court System
• Conflicts checks on case referrals
• Intake on new cases
• Record requests
• Support staff social workers and attorneys
• Assist with the Center for Excellence in Advocacy’s training programs
• Data entry
• Proofread and edit legal briefs, motions, orders, and petitions
• Legal research
• File Organization

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies with three years experience in a legal setting. Experience in a nonprofit setting is a plus. Efficiency, superior computer and organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and good judgment are critical in this role. Computer proficiency with MS Office and experience in databases required. Experience with MS-Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, and/or Raiser’s Edge a plus.

Salary based on experience. Benefits include health, disability and life insurance, 401K, flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, and generous leave program.

Apply to: Paralegal Search, Support Center for Child Advocates, 1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or email cover memo and resume to: personnel@sccalaw.org (include  “PARALEGAL SEARCH” in subject line).

Child Advocates does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

2-year degree

HOW TO APPLY

personnel@sccalaw.org

Agency: The Support Center for Child Advocates is Philadelphia’s volunteer lawyer program for abused and neglected children, providing legal and social service advocacy, through the service of volunteer attorneys, paralegal and legal assistants, working in conjunction with staff social workers, attorneys and other staff. Child Advocates seeks to protect children by securing social services, finding alternative homes and helping them testify in court. For all of the children committed to our care, we work to ensure safety, health, education, family permanency and access to justice. Systemically, we promote collaborative, multi-disciplinary casework and solutions to recurrent problems. For the community, we provide educational programs to increase awareness about the problems of and ways to prevent child abuse. Whenever possible, Child Advocates seeks to maintain children and families in their own homes. Respected for diligent and effective advocacy throughout its more than 36 years of service, Child Advocates attorneys and social workers move public systems to deliver entitled services and private systems to open their doors to needy children and their families.

Position Summary: Direct service social work for child victims of abuse and neglect, in model of lawyer-social worker collaboration. Team with volunteer attorneys from the Philadelphia legal community to serve a caseload of approximately 55-60 children. Child Advocate teams conduct home visits, analyze records, initiate child protective proceedings, maintain contact with all other professionals serving the child and family, train volunteer attorneys and attend and participate in court hearings. Other typical tasks include: accompanying children to court and supporting child witnesses throughout court testimony; arranging evaluations of children, family members and prospective caretakers; advocating for special school placements and treatment needs; providing victim assistance; and applying for victim compensation (VCAP).

Qualifications: M.S.W. required, other similar or joint degrees welcome. Spanish-language proficiency, familiarity with child welfare & related issues preferred. Computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook). Experience with case management databases a plus. Salary: $42,000+ (based on experience). Benefits incl. health, disability & life insurance, 401-K, cafeteria plan for dependent care expenses, and generous leave program. Apply to: Social Work Search, Support Center for Child Advocates, 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1200, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or email cover memo and resume to: personnel@advokid.org (include “Social Work Search” in subject line).

Child Advocates does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

BENEFITS
Benefits incl. health, disability & life insurance, 401-K, cafeteria plan for dependent care expenses, and generous leave program.

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL
Professional

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Master’s degree

HOW TO APPLY
personnel@sccalaw.org

Site Directors will earn $2250 and receive training and professional development from our team of Program Managers.

Stay tuned for summer applications for your high school students!

As a College Access Site Director, you will manage volunteer college students who provide SAT preparation and college admissions guidance to high school students from historically underrepresented communities and help build a positive and engaging learning environment. This is a paid, part-time internship from 5/15/18 to 8/31/18 (this position may be worked remotely before mid-June and after mid-August).

Applications received by March 16 will receive priority. Final application deadline is April 13 or until positions are filled.

Apply now: https://www.tfaforms.com/4658419

Looking to volunteer? As a College Access Coach in our College Access Program, you will serve as an SAT tutor to a small group of high school students in your community and will support students through the college application process. Access Coaches commit to 3 hours a week in the evening (plus 1 hour of prep time) for 9 weeks in the summer. Full training provided.

Mid-June to in mid-August, varies by site
Apply Now: https://www.tfaforms.com/4658529

http://letsgetready.org/

On January 18, PYN introduced its Career Development Framework, a data-driven resource to create a common understanding of what an equitable, high-quality career pathway system entails . You may have seen it at PYN’s Annual Meeting, or in the City of Philadelphia’s recently released workforce plan, Fueling Philadelphia’s Talent Engine. We encourage you to take a deeper look, and consider ways this Framework can influence your work and your conversations.

About the Framework

WHAT IS IT? PYN’s Career Development Framework provides a unified approach to skill development, career readiness, career retention and advancement, bridging the career pathway needs of the emerging workforce with the expectations of employers.

WHY IS IT UNIQUE? There are many different frameworks in existence, each individually depicting quality youth development, career continuums, and/or career readiness in isolation. We chose to develop this Framework because it uniquely offers a full picture of career development, from early awareness through career retention & advancement and marries the most up-to-date research in youth development with employer expectations.

HOW CAN YOU USE IT? Our Framework can be used in a variety of ways, depending on one’s needs and goals. The Career Development Framework can be useful for:

• educators
• employers
• intermediaries
• funders
• policymakers
• practitioners

Interested in learning more?
View the Framework: https://www.pyninc.org/docs/career_dev_framework.pdf
Additional Resources: https://www.pyninc.org/docs/PYN-CDF-MoreInfo.pdf

Topic: Health & Wellness (related topics: Health of Black Men, Mental/ Physical Health of Men & Boys of Color, Health Advice for Men of Color in Philadelphia…etc.)

Date: Thursday, March 22nd
Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Community College of Philadelphia; Center for Business & Industry, Rm C2-28.

Highlighted Health & Wellness Resources:

• Dr. Paul’s Holistic Health Network
• Healing Hurt People

Panelists include:

• Dr. Paul Hopkins, ND
• Akua K. Boateng, M.S., LPC
• Dr. Ted Corbin MD, MPP
• Dr. John Rich, MD, MPH

Register Now: http://www.mbkcommunityconversations.eventbrite.com

Date: Thursday, March 29, 2018
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Free Library of Philadelphia Central Library, Skyline Room,

1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

RSVP: https://www.benevon.com/philadelphia-free-seminar/
Cost: Free to attend; please RSVP as space is limited

Who Should Attend: Key organizational leadership, including board members, executive director or CEO, development director, and volunteers

Questions: Contact Meredith Dinneen at 206-428-2150 or meredith@benevon.com

Benevon trains and coaches nonprofit organizations to implement a mission-based system for raising sustainable funding from individual donors. This system ends the suffering about fundraising and builds passionate and committed lifelong donors. For more information, please visit http://www.benevon.com.

• Addressing challenges students face during the FAFSA verification process
• Obtaining parental information and increasing parental involvement
• Reading Award Letters
• Talking with applicants on affordability
• Using Comparison tools to determine affordability
• The College ScoreCard
• State and Federal Updates
• DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
• FAFSA Completion Campaign Updates

Do you and/or your organization have best/promising practices feel free to share.

As always there will be time to make announcements for upcoming events and activities relevant to the college access and success community. If you have materials to pass along to colleagues please bring at lease 50 copies.

Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow yourself time to get through security and find the meeting room. On street metered parking is available parking lots around and near 400 N. Broad is available too. View these parking facilities at http://www.philapark.org/locator/. The building has easy access by using SEPTA – http://www.septa.org/.

Feel free to pass this meeting announcement along to colleagues. The announcement can also be found on PCPR LinkedIn (group), Facebook and Twitter pages.

RSVP your attendance at https://pcpr-march2018-meeting.eventbrite.com.

If you have any questions and/or concerns email contact@collegepreproundtable.org or email/text 484-843-1153.

Application Opens: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2018 by 5pm (EST)

LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

ABOUT PROMISE SCHOLARS:

The Promise Scholars program is a leadership and scholarship initiative of CF Charities, which support students who want to pursue a health and technology careers in the future. These students also demonstrate leadership qualities inside the classroom and/or throughout the community. The overall goal of the Promise Scholars program is to build character and leadership, support a passion for achieving, and reflect the value of community service.

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA:

All scholarship applicants must be in good academic standing in accordance with their school’s interpretation of such expectation. Essay entries must be typed, double-spaced, 12-point font size, in Times New Roman. Complete submissions should include a cover page specifying the applicant’s full name, school, title of essay, email address and phone number. Essays should be saved and sent as a PDF-file to “jsuggs@cfcharities.org” on/or before Friday, March 30, 2018 by 5pm.

Essays are judged on original content that aligns with the subject, grammar, punctuation, citation of specific sources and creativity. Winners will be required to attend the special Awards & Check Presentation Reception on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the SHERATON PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY HILL HOTEL

FUELING BRIGHT FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:    

The Fueling Bright Futures Scholarship provides individual scholarships to eligible high school seniors. The scholarship award can be used to cover tuition expenses and related supplemental educational expenses such as books, lab fees, and dues.

Award: $500-$5,000

Eligibility Requirements: For graduating seniors only. Submit a 500-750 word essay on “What Fuels My Future?” As you near graduation day and look at your high school career closely, talk about what elements, people, or situations that have “fueled” or “motivated” you to excel and succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Furthermore, discuss what will be the source of fuel to inspire you to achieve your dreams in the future.

ALEX NORDQUIST EDUCATION AWARD: 

The Alex Nordquist Education Award benefits Promise Scholar students who plan to continue their education by pursuing post-secondary opportunities. Students reflect the tenacity and courage Alex reflected in overcoming barriers, obstacles and helping others.

Award: $1,000

Eligibility Requirements: For graduating seniors only. Submit a 500-750 word essay on “Lessons learned from overcoming challenges and obstacles leading to graduation, and how those lessons will fuel your future achievement.”

SCHOLARSHIP AND DISBURSEMENT POLICY

All scholarships awarded to program participants of CF Charities should be used to support a student’s pursuit of higher education and/or post-secondary opportunity. Scholarships are used by the students to help pay for: tuition, books and school supplies, dorm supplies, and related expenses not covered by other sources.  The exact allocation of the award reflects the pre-approved parameters set by the Board of Directors.

To receive awards, recipients must sign and submit the following documentation prior to disbursement:

• Funding agreement application;
• Proof of enrollment (current semester schedule, acceptance letter etc.).

Scholarship disbursements are made twice annually – in the fall and Spring Semesters of each year. At the start of the semester, all disbursements are sent directly to the educational institution, unless otherwise noted.

CF Charities acknowledges that some educational grants awarded to program participants are merit-based, pass-through funding, or restricted for a particular reason. When necessary, such cases will be managed on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Director.

Finally, regarding displacement, all CF Charities scholarships are granted to provide the students with “benefits” that place them in better positions than if they had not received the awards. It is intended that the students, not the institution, benefit from the scholarship award. Therefore, all awards will be give once all other aid has been applied to the student’s account and financial aid package.

ABOUT CF CHARITIES

The mission of CF Charities is to empower the lives of underserved youth by equipping them with the resources, education and experiences essential for post-secondary readiness and successful entry in the STEM profession.

CF Charities offers students with mission-aligned experiences and educational programs that promote service-learning, leadership development, and career-exploration through mentoring, scholarships and afterschool programs. Today, the vision is to equip the next-generation of student-leaders with an “iCan” attitude who graduate, pursue a career in STEM, and bring back positive care and services to communities in need across the country.

After a review of analysis tools and how financial statements relate to one another, it will move on to the examination of multi-year audited financial statements of a nonprofit. You’ll practice using these tools to make observations and form conclusions about the future of the organization, based on what the statements reveal. The next step is formulating recommendations for course corrections or actions. Break out groups will have an opportunity to present their findings to “mock” boards using what they have discovered in their analysis.

This class is for individuals who have taken Fundamentals of Financial Management within the past three years, or who have a minimum of two years of experience in nonprofit finance.

When & Where: April 19, 2018, 9 am to 1 pm, Historical Society of PA, 1300 Locust St., Phila.

Register here
https://www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org/courses/financial-management/beyond-fundamentals-financial-management-numbers-really-saying/