The week of
September 10, 2018
PHENND Events/Activities
PHENND Fellows Host Site Application – Nov. 16
PHENND
Nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region are invited to apply to host a PHENND Fellow for the 2019-2020 program year. This application is for both new and returning host sites....
Other Local Events and Workshops
Low Cost SAT Prep Program
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Do you know any 8-12th graders? Are they interested in preparing for the SAT? Registration for our 6 week SAT Prep Program has begun!! Please access the link below for more information and to...
Regional Conference on Aging
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
Registration opens for conference for professionals in aging field Philadelphia Corporation for Aging will again offer a cutting-edge program and continuing education for professionals who work with...
Not Just Surviving but Thriving: Staying Sustainable for Years to Come
Free Library of Philadelphia
While the notion of a financially sustainable nonprofit in the Arts may seem impossible to attain, the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale has overcome the odds. As the world-renowned performance...
Introduction to Corporate Giving
Free Library of Philadelphia
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 10:00 Regional Foundation Center at Parkway Central Library Is your organization ready to seek corporate support? Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional...
Introduction to Prospect Research
Free Library of Philadelphia
workshop offered by Regional Foundation Center Prospect research plays a strategic role in fundraising. This workshop will outline the basics of prospect research that can help your organization...
State of Young Philly Civic Engagement Fair
Young Involved Philadelphia
State of Young Philly events launch with civic engagement fair Join Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP) as we kick off the 9th annual State of Young Philly (SOYP) during our annual Civic Engagement...
Focus on Fathers Conference: “Let’s Connect”
Health Promotion Council
Focus on Fathers celebrates 15 years with conference You are invited to join Focus on Fathers as we celebrate 15 years of excellence, serving fathers throughout Philadelphia. During the conference,...
SEED SPOT Social Entrepreneurship Incubator
SEED SPOT
SEED SPOT Hits Philly with 2-Day Launch Camp Do you want to change the world by starting a business? SEED SPOT, a globally ranked social entrepreneurship incubator, runs entrepreneurship programs to...
Bridging the Gaps 28th Annual Symposium
University of Pennsylvania
Friday, September 14, 2018 8:30 to 12:30 WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 RSVP online by September 12, 2018. Participation is FREE. Symposium Agenda 8:30 – 10 Poster Session:...
Reparations for Incarceration: Community Events
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral In September 2018, Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral will host “Reparations for Incarceration,” an art exhibit by Mary DeWitt. DeWitt tells the stories...
researchED conference for teachers
Philadelphia Education Fund
researchED Is Coming To Philadelphia! Founded by Tom Bennett in 2013, and assisted by Helene O’Shea, researchED is a grass-roots, teacher led organization, whose mission is to raise research...
FREE Immigration Legal Screening Clinic and Immigrant Rights & Tax Reform Workshops
Ceiba
FREE Immigration Legal Screening Clinic and Immigrant Rights & Tax Reform Workshops Wednesday, September 19th at 5:00 PM Evaluaciones Legales de Inmigración GRATIS + talleres sobre los derechos...
Philadelphia Charter Schools – Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Mayor's Office of Black Male Engagement
Let’s Discuss Charter Schools! Please SHARE with your networks. The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement and the Center for Male Engagement (CCP) presents the 20th – My Brother’s...
National Black Male Educators Convening
The Fellowship
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR BMEC 2018 Today, Black Men represent only 2% of the teachers nationwide. This is a national problem that demands a national response. Join us in the fight for education...
Just Streets: The Intersection of Crashes, Equity, and Health
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Join the Healthy Communities Task Force and the Regional Safety Task Force on 9/28 DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION 190 N Independence Mall West, 8th Floor Philadelphia FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER...
Summit: Communities United for Our Students’ Future
PA Schools Work
As you may know, Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) advocates with PA Schools Work – a new coalition that fights for better funding for public schools. Learn more about the campaign and...
Meeting Housing Demand in Walkable Urban Places
Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance
When: Friday morning, October 12, 2018 Where: Drexel University Philadelphia, PA What: We build single-family homes, townhouses and apartments, but not much else. What happened to the duplexes,...
Leading the Way: Increasing Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health
AccessMatters
Leading the Way is AccessMatters’ annual conference for healthcare professionals and others to receive the latest information and strategies for integrating high-quality sexual and reproductive...
Philadelphia International Day of Peace
Philly Anti Violence Coalition
Friday, September 21 at 10 AM – 1 PM Courtyard at Philadelphia City Hall As part of Peace Day Philly 2018, a new youth-lead Philly Anti Violence Coalition called Push for Peace has been planning to...
Entrepreneurship 101
Community College of Philadelphia
18 hours; Fee: $324 | Tuesdays, September 18 – October 23, 2018 6 – 9 at Community College of Philadelphia How would you like to be your own boss, work on your own schedule, and make money...
Camden Code Day
Hopeworks Camden
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 2018 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM HOPEWORKS CAMDEN 808 Market St., Camden, NJ 08102 Come join aspiring technologists from across the region to learn about coding, technology, and careers...
Creating an Artist Statement
Vision Driven Consulting
Part of the Vision Driven Artists event series September 24th from 6-8pm at The Rotunda – Identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and potential threats of a new project – Think...
New Resources
Free OnTrack Workshops available for your students
Uncommon Individual Foundation
Workshop Descriptions Essay Writing (College Admissions and/or Scholarships) From learning how to write their names, to writing biographies and research papers… most students know the basics of...
eGuide: How to Motivate and Inspire Donors
Network for Good
Do you know why your donors support your organization? Knowing what motivates and inspires donors can turn first-time donors into lifelong supporters and advocates. Download our “How to Motivate...
The Family Engagement Partnership: Student Outcome Evaluation
Johns Hopkins University
Family engagement helps students succeed. Previous research has established consistent and reliable connections between families’ involvement in student learning—through practices such as...
Resources from Campus Vote Project
Campus Vote Project
About Campus Vote Project In 2012, Fair Elections Center (formerly Fair Elections Legal Network) launched Campus Vote Project (CVP) to focus and expand its work around student voting issues. CVP...
New Report on Student Voting and Political Engagement
Tufts University
Looking for concise, evidence-based recommendations to raise student voting levels, improve campus climates for political learning, and increase constructive engagement across differences? Be sure to...
Report: When Collective Impact Has an Impact
Collective Impact Forum
Home for Good was one of 25 sites that participated in the research study When Collective Impact has an Impact. This new study, more than a year in the making, looks at the question of “To what...
Bring Nahjee Grant to your classroom with youth empowerment curriculum
Nahjee Grant
Nahjee Grant is an award-winning philanthropist, motivational speaker, published author, TV personality, and celebrated storyteller who has shared his amazing life story to full-capacity rooms filled...
Partnerships Classifieds
STEM Professionals needed for college access schools
Philadelphia Education Fund
Volunteers Needed! With the 2018-2019 school year underway, we’re looking for STEM professionals interested in, and available to take part in a number of exciting activities at our local...
College Access Coaches needed, Let’s Get Ready
Let's Get Ready
Let’s Get Ready is looking for College Access Coaches. Let’s Get Ready provides high school students from historically under-served communities and first-generation-to-college students with...
event volunteers needed, Philadelphia National College Fair
National Association for College Admission Counseling
2018 Phila. National Fair Volunteering Thanks for your interest in volunteering at the Philadelphia National College Fair! Help us make Philadelphia’s Fair a wonderful experience for all...
Medical Legal Community Partnership needs volunteers
Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Volunteer for Phila. Legal Assistance Medical Legal Community Partnership Interested in public health or public interest law? Volunteer with the Medical-Legal-Community Partnership (MLCP)...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
National Student Success Conference: Innovators and Innovations in Higher Education
Florida Consortium of Metropolitan and Research Universities
The second annual National Student Success Conference: Innovators and Innovations in Higher Education will take place from February 27 to March 1 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. The event, which is...
Grant Opportunities
Project Grants for Environmental Journalism
Society of Environmental Journalists
Society of Environmental Journalists Accepting Applications for Project Grants The Society of Environmental Journalists is the only North American membership association of professional journalists...
Pre-K-12 Learning Initiatives
NewSchools Venture Funds
NewSchools Venture Funds Invites Proposals for Pre-K-12 Learning Initiatives The NewSchools Venture Fund is a national nonprofit that supports and invests in promising entrepreneurs and teams of...
2019 Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art
A Blade of Grass
A Blade of Grass Invites Applications for 2019 Fellowship for Socially Engaged Art A Blade of Grass provides resources to artists who demonstrate artistic excellence and serve as conduits for...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Office Manager, Urban Tree Connection
Urban Tree Connection
Urban Tree Connection (UTC)’s mission is to work with residents in historically marginalized urban communities to revitalize their neighborhoods by transforming abandoned open spaces into safe and...
Compass Financial Counselor, Clarifi
Clarifi
Position Summary: The Compass Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a collaboration between Clarifi and Compass Working Capital providing high-quality financial counseling and coaching for...
Compass Lead Financial Counselor, Clarifi
Clarifi
Position Summary: The Compass Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) is a collaboration between Clarifi and Compass Working Capital (“Compass”) providing high-quality financial counseling and...
Program Director, Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism
University of Delaware
The Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA) at the Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) improves the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families across the...
Director Of Development, The Clay Studio
Clay Studio
The Clay Studio (TCS) seeks a results-oriented Director of Development to lead the organization’s next phase of growth. The Director will provide the leadership to leverage the organization’s...
Construction Math Instructor (pt-time), Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso’s Adult Education department provides various programs and services to adults of all ages who are preparing for high school equivalency credentials, as well as college and career...
Executive Director, The Energy Co-op
Energy Co-op
The Energy Co-Op The Energy Co-op connects our members to local energy services, empowering them through group-buying power to stretch their dollars farther and purchase renewable energy sources that...
Development Associate, American Friends Service Committee
American Friends Service Committee
Application Deadline: 9/17/2018 For consideration, please attach your cover letter and resume to the online application. Summary of Principal Responsibilities As part of the Operations team, the...
Miscellaneous
September is Hunger Awareness Month
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
September is Hunger Awareness Month! That’s why the Coalition Against Hunger and Albertsons Companies Foundation are teaming up to eradicate hunger. Starting September 1st through the 30th when...
Webinar: Connecting writing and service-learning across campus
Campus Compact
Campus Compact Webinar Series is here! The 2018-2019 Campus Compact Webinars are open for registration! A national leadership team has worked all summer to bring Campus Compact members a lineup of...
Webinar: Immigration in America Today
Social Innovations Institute
DESCRIPTION What constitutes the American? What threads have been woven together to create the fabric of our country today? Perhaps now more than ever, the debate around Immigration has come to the...
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