The week of
April 2, 2018
PHENND Events/Activities
The 2018 Phillip B. Lindy Award for Excellence in K-16 Partnerships – College Access and Success Partnerships
PHENND
The Phillip B. Lindy Award aims to recognize a collaborative partnership between at least one K-12 school and one university. This award will be given to the entire partnership, not an individual....
K-16 June Institute – College Access and Success
PHENND
Each year, PHENND’s K-16 Partnerships Network hosts a day long convening about university, school, and community partnerships. This year’s theme will be “College Access and Success.” The...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable: Transportation and Tourism
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Attend the Upcoming Strategies for Older Suburbs Roundtable: Transportation and Tourism Join us on Friday, April 20, 2018, for a discussion on Transportation and Tourism in the region. The event is...
Campus Philly Annual Meeting
Campus Philly
Save the Date When: Thursday, May 31, 2018, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Where: International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 This year’s theme: Building the most inclusive...
Creating an Organizational Innovation Culture
Social Innovations Lab
DESCRIPTION: As not-for-profits often have low retention rates and often struggle for talent this session provides strategies to increase retention, morale, and create a healthy work environment. The...
Girl Code in MontCo
Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission
Know a tween or teen girl interested in learning how to make your own website, app or video game? New to digital technology and want to learn how to navigate what you can create and develop? Please...
Community Climate Resilience Workshop
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
HOW CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS PHILADELPHIA’S NEIGHBORHOODS May 31, 2018 9:00am – 2:00pm Penn State at The Navy Yard According to the City of Philadelphia’s Growing Stronger: Toward a...
Research to Practice in the Education Market
University of Pennsylvania
Presented by Catalyst @ Penn GSE Date: Monday, April 9 Time: 12:30pm to 5:30pm Venue: Catalyst @ Penn GSE 3440 Market Street, Suite 500 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Cost To Attend: $100 Join In-Person or...
Creating Compelling Video Messaging
La Salle Nonprofit Center
1/2 Day Class Creating Compelling Video Messaging You know you should be incorporating video into your social media platforms and website, but you want to make sure you’re creating quality,...
Keys to Homeownership workshop
Clarifi
During our Keys to Homeownership workshop participants are provided with an introduction to the key steps in purchasing a home including how to prepare financially for the homeownership process. We...
Cultivating Volunteers into Donors
Episcopal Community Services
Organization: Episcopal Community Services Event Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Event Time: 8am to 9:30am Event Location: 225 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106 Event Description: It’s a great...
Philadelphia’s First Anal Health Symposium
Drexel University
When: April 20th, from 8:30am to 1:30pm. Where: Drexel University College of Medicine (Center City campus) in the New College Building, Geary Auditorium A and B 245 N. 15th Street Philadelphia, PA...
Cultivating Creativity in the Classroom, Home, and Community
Drexel University
Drexel’s Lindy Scholars Program, in collaboration with Drexel Student Council for Exceptional Children, invite you to attend this spring workshop series on Family, School, and Community...
ORGANIZED + UNIFIED = STRONG #PARENTSUMMITPHILLY2018
Parents United for Public Education
Saturday, May 5, 2018 9:00 am: Breakfast, Yoga, Check-in 9:30 am: Welcome 10:00 am—4:00 pm: Keynotes and Workshops Location: Saint Joseph’s University 5600 City Avenue, Phila, PA 19131...
2018 Sustainability Symposium
Green Building United
Green Building United is excited to announce the eighth annual Sustainability Symposium, happening May 4th at Penn State at The Navy Yard. The Symposium is a full day of educational sessions covering...
various writing workshops for kids, Mighty Writers
Mighty Writers
Mighty Writers Open House for Homeschoolers (ages 5+) Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: MW South, 1501 Christian St. A Mighty Writers Homeschool Co-op? Let’s make it...
Continuing ed classes on medical social work and evaluation
Temple University
Continuing Education Professional and Career Development Professor Mark Schmitz Presents Program Evaluation I: Methods of Evaluation at the Program Level April 14, 2018 9:00-12:00 TU-Center City...
New Resources
Social Innovation’s Ecosystem in Argentina and Chile
Social Innovations Journal
As we continue sharing social innovations tools and knowledge across the GLOBE we are honored to present this edition titled: Social Innovation’s Ecosystem in Argentina and Chile. This edition was...
The Forgotten Students: Understanding the Student Completion Crisis in Higher Education
ReUp Education
THE FORGOTTEN STUDENTS: UNDERSTANDING THE STUDENT COMPLETION CRISIS IN HIGHER ED AND NEW APPROACHES TO SOLVING IT Each year, over a million students drop out of college or university—some 31...
Analysis of the City Budget and Five-Year Plan
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
The Economy League released an independent analysis of the City of Philadelphia FY2019 budget and FY2019-2023 Five-Year Plan. This analysis links budget deliberations to the broader context of the...
Economic Growth and Mobility Project
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia works to strengthen our nation’s economy in ways that can create opportunity for all residents. The Economic Growth & Mobility Project (EGMP), a new...
Philadelphia Selected for New Anti-Displacement Policy Network
PolicyLink
Last month, PolicyLink is announcing that Philadelphia has been selected for the first cohort of the All-In Cities Anti-Displacement Policy Network. With support from Morgan Chase & Co. and The...
The Real Shame of the Nation: The Causes and Consequences of Interstate Inequity in Public School Investments
Rutgers University
This report presents a first attempt at better understanding interstate variation in the costs associated with achieving common outcome goals across all settings and children. We take advantage of...
Vision for Equity: publication and webinar
Association of American Colleges and Universities
New Publication from AAC&U: A Vision for Equity A Vision for Equity is a critical new resource for higher education professionals working to identify and address disparities in student outcomes....
Advancing Equity in Communities: Blog Series
Equal Measure
Advancing Equity in Communities: Equal Measure Blog Series in Partnership with the Stanford Social Innovation Review As part of our ongoing Advancing Equity in Communities communications exploration,...
Partnerships Classifieds
volunteers needed, Philadelphia Science Festival
PA Society for Biomedical Research
PSBR (PA Society for Biomedical Research) is offering a few volunteer opportunities during the Philadelphia Science Festival next month. Details and links to sign-up are below. Please consider...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Building Institutional Capacity and Sustainability in Math Redesign
Achieving the Dream
2018 Math Pathways Convening DESIGNING MATH PATHWAYS Building Institutional Capacity and Sustainability in Math Redesign The Designing Mathematics Pathways Workshop supports institutional teams to...
2018 Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange: Seattle
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
The Economy League is excited to announce we’ll be taking regional leaders to Seattle for the 2018 GPLEX learning visit. Known for embracing new ideas, mind-boggling growth, and distinct political...
Grant Opportunities
Social Change Research
Sociological Initiatives Foundation
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Accepting Applications for Research The Sociological Initiatives Foundation was established to support research that furthers social change, including language...
Immigration and Immigrant Integration Research
Russell Sage Foundation
Russell Sage Foundation Invites LOIs for Immigration and Immigrant Integration Research One of the oldest American foundations, the Russell Sage Foundation was established by Margaret Olivia Sage in...
Nominations for Conservation Projects
Conservation Alliance
Conservation Alliance Invites Nominations for Conservation Projects The Conservation Alliance is a group of outdoor businesses that seeks to protect threatened wild places throughout North America...
Environmental Education Projects
Project Learning Tree
Project Learning Tree Seeks Applications for Environmental Education Projects Project Learning Tree works to advance environmental literacy and promotes environmental stewardship through excellence...
Small Education Research Projects
Spencer Foundation
Spencer Foundation Accepting Applications for Small Education Research Projects The Spencer Foundation was established in 1962 to investigate ways in which education, broadly conceived, can be...
Projects to Encourage Citizen Involvement
Herb Block Foundation
Herb Block Foundation Accepting Applications for Projects to Encourage Citizen Involvement When Herb Block died in October 2001, he left $50 million with instructions to create a foundation to...
Early Childhood Grants
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Invites Letters of Intent The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports innovative projects and programs with the potential to significantly enhance the...
Teacher in the Workplace grants
PA Department of Labor and Industry
Recently, Governor Wolf announced $1 million in Teacher in the Workplace grants through the PA Department of Labor & Industry. The purpose of Teacher in the Workplace programs is to provide...
Letters of Inquiry for Social Inequality Research
Russell Sage Foundation
Russell Sage Foundation Seeks Letters of Inquiry for Social Inequality Research One of the oldest American foundations, the Russell Sage Foundation was established by Mrs. Margaret Olivia Sage in...
Music-Focused Projects for Pre-K-5 Math Teachers
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM Accepting Applications From Pre-K-5 Math Teachers for Music-Focused Projects The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications from teachers of pre-K-5 mathematics for...
Emerging Teacher-Leaders Grants for Elementary Math Teachers
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM Accepting Applications for Emerging Teacher-Leaders Grants for Elementary Math Teachers The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics supports teachers through vision, leadership, professional...
New Writer and Illustrator Children’s Book Awards
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Invites Entries for New Writer and Illustrator Children’s Book Awards The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation is accepting submissions from publishers for the twenty-seventh...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Administrative Program Coordinator, Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College
Reports to: Director, Career and Professional Development Department: Career and Professional Development (CPD)/ Leadership, Innovation, and the Liberal Arts Center (LILAC) POSITION OBJECTIVE: This...
Learning Commons Supervisor, Philadelphia FIGHT
Philadelphia FIGHT
Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers (FIGHT) is a comprehensive health services organization providing primary care, consumer education, research, and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS...
Adult Education Supervisor, Philadelphia FIGHT
Philadelphia FIGHT
Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers (FIGHT) is a comprehensive health services organization providing primary care, consumer education, research, and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS...
various VISTA positions, Netter Center for Community Partnerships
University of Pennsylvania
Three VISTA positions at Netter Center College Access and Career Readiness (CACR) The University of Pennsylvania’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships VISTA will work to assist West...
Fundraising Coordinator, PhillyThrive
PhillyThrive
APPLICATIONS DUE: APRIL 15, 2018 JOB DESCRIPTION: The Fundraising Coordinator is a part-time position (25 hours/week) responsible for driving Philly Thrive’s overall fundraising strategy,...
Policy Manager, Benefits Data Trust
Benefits Data Trust
BDT is looking for a Policy Manager to help lead its system change efforts and build BDT’s reputation as a thought leader in the benefits access space. The Policy Manager is responsible for policy...
Fellowship Coordinator, FAIMER
Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
FAIMER is seeking a Fellowship Coordinator at the Philadelphia, PA office. The Fellowship Coordinator serves as the primary administrative point of contact for FAIMER Fellows. The Fellowship...
Project Manager, Population Health
Temple University Health System
Leads the development and implementation of approaches to attain top performance on all quality and patient satisfaction metrics. Coaches and develops assigned providers and staff to advance top...
Assistant Director Of Development, Resources for Human Development
Resources for Human Development
The Assistant Director of Development manages a portfolio of 100-125 prospects to increase the number of donors and size of gift utilizing personal cultivation and solicitation. The Assistant...
Development Assistant, Children’s Literacy Initiative
Children's Literacy Initiative
Children’s Literacy Initiative is seeking a Development Assistant to support and enhance its fundraising efforts. Reporting to the National Director of Development, the Development Assistant will...
Experience Manager Intern, Benjamin’s Desk
University of Pennsylvania
Internship This role will serve as an administration manager, greeting and directing members, callers, and visitors at the front desk. The Experience Manager Intern provides the necessary face upon...
Director Of Individual Giving, Project HOME
Project HOME
The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all...
Miscellaneous
Bee’s Fund Microgrants for LGBT women
Stonewall Community Foundation
Stonewall Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Bee’s Fund Microgrants The Stonewall Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Bee’s Fund Microgrants program....
50th Anniversary Design RFP
Urban Affairs Coalition
UAC issues 50th Anniversary Design RFP Marketing and design firm needed to lead two projects The Urban Affairs Coalition is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify a marketing and design...
How to Write a Grant Budget That Tells (and sells) Your Application’s Story
Charity How To
The grant application budget is the application component most reviewers read first yet it is often addressed within the grant application process last. The grant budget by itself tells the complete...
ParkWest Town Center Community Scholarships
Goldenberg Group
Presented by The Goldenberg Group and West Philadelphia Financial Services Institution, the ParkWest Town Center Community Scholarships are intended for the next generation of community leaders!...
How to Create New Funding through Program Design
Charity How To
Join us on April 4th or April 10th Funders like to fill the community’s unmet needs. This webinar will provide you with a step-by-step guide through the process of evaluating, designing, and...
Designing for Children: Introduction to Key Principles and Application to New Media
Drexel University
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 12:15 – 1:15 EST This webinar will introduce the Design Guide principles for children and discuss their application in new media such as personal assistants ( Google...
LEDA Career Institute
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America
The LEDA Career Institute is an all-expenses paid, five day event during which Career Fellows will: -Develop meaningful relationships with a variety of employers at top companies -Explore a wide...
Vision for Equity: publication and webinar
Association of American Colleges and Universities
New Publication from AAC&U: A Vision for Equity A Vision for Equity is a critical new resource for higher education professionals working to identify and address disparities in student outcomes....
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