The week of
March 5, 2019
PHENND Events/Activities
Fall 2018 PHENND GEAR UP report
PHENND
The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND), operating under the fiscal sponsorship of the University of Pennsylvania, engages multiple campuses across the region...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Guy Kawasaki interviewed by Stephen Klasko – Mar 13
Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
With over 30 years in Silicon Valley as a tech investor, author, and brand evangelist, Guy Kawasaki knows a thing or two about making it in the world of technology and innovation. Hear tactical and...
Philadelphia Free Civic Engagement Academy 2.0 – Mar 16
City of Philadelphia
Date and Time: Saturday, March 16, 2019, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm (Registration opens at 8:30 am) Location: Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Blvd., Phila., PA The Civic Engagement Academy is a...
Is My School Any Good? Primer on State and Local School Performance – Mar 7
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Philadelphia Education Fund’s Education First Compact Monthly Speaker Series presents: Is My School Any Good? Primer on State and Local School Performance Indicators and Reporting Tools....
Maximizing your Website Impact – Mar 21
La Salle Nonprofit Center
Your website is the face of your organization; a virtual window into its soul. Does your website reflect who your organization is and clearly demonstrate what you do? Is it easy to find, or are you...
Breaking Barriers: Sustainable Employment for Women Event – Mar 27
Women's Way
by Strategy Arts, Business Resource and Innovation Center, WOMEN’S WAY Wed, March 27, 2019 5:30 PM – 8:15 PM EDT Location Free Library Of Philadelphia – Business Resource and Innovation...
Launch of the MANNA Institute – Mar 21
MANNA
Join us on Thursday March 21, 2-5 PM, for the launch of the MANNA Institute, a new division of MANNA established for research on the use of medically tailored meals in healthcare. As MANNA continues...
Educating and Reflecting on Redemption and Restorative Justice – Mar 22
Alvernia University
Alvernia University Philadelphia Center Social Work Class of 2019 Presents: THE GREATER PURPOSE: Educating and Reflecting on Redemption and Restorative Justice Date: Friday, March 22, 2019 Time: 8:30...
Best Practices for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care
Philadelphia Family Pride
This series brings renowned speakers from across the country to present on their work in addressing the needs, challenges and outcomes facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and...
13th Annual Educators of Color Recruitment Fair – Apr 8
Delaware Valley Consortium for Equity and Excellence
The Delaware Valley Consortium for Equity and Excellence will host its Annual Educators of Color Recruitment Fair on April 8, 2019 at the University of recognition of the importance to enhance the...
New Resources
Inaugural Newsletter for Campus Compact’s Community Colleges for Democracy Network
Campus Compact
The Inaugural Newsletter for Campus Compact’s Community Colleges for Democracy network is now available. Community Colleges for Democracy is a network within the network dedicated to preparing...
Book: Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count
Center for Effective Philanthropy
There are pressing needs all around us. How can you give effectively to help address them? You can now pre-order the book that will answer that question. Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and...
AWAKE to WOKE to WORK: Building a Race Equity Culture
Equity in the Center
Achieving race equity — the condition where one’s racial identity has no influence on how one fares in society — is a fundamental element of social change across every issue area in the social...
Racial Equity Toolkit
Government Alliance on Race and Equity
An Opportunity to Operationalize Equity What is a Racial Equity Tool? Racial equity tools are designed to integrate explicit consideration of racial equity in decisions, including policies,...
Community Health Worker Peer opportunity for youth victims of violent injury
Drexel University
Job training available to youth victims of violent injury at Drexel The Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice/Healing Hurt People at Drexel University’s School of Public Health has...
Summary Report: Building Early Links to Learning
People’s Emergency Center
BELL early learning project issues first year report The People’s Emergency Center is making available a report on the Building Early Links to Learning’s first year of operations. Read...
Evidence-Based Policymaking Resource Center
Pew Charitable Trusts
New online center encourages use of evidence-based policies A new online resource center created by the Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative provides case studies about effective use of data by...
Open Hearth offers matched savings program in ChesCo
Open Hearth
Open Hearth, a nonprofit serving Chester County and portions of Montgomery County, is recruiting applicants for the Lubert Individual Development Account (IDA) savings program, funded through the...
Financial Wellness Institute offers Matched Savings Programs in NJ
Financial Wellness Institute
The Financial Wellness Institute (FWI) is actively accepting applications for the United Way Lubert Individual Develpment Account (IDA) and the College Savings Account (CSA) Matched Savings Program....
The Case for Civic Learning in the Humanities at Community Colleges
Association of American Colleges and Universities
The principles that led to the establishment of community colleges in the American higher education system were based on the ideologies of democracy and steeped in the early republican creed of equal...
Report: Not Enough School Counselors in the U.S.
National College Access Network
By Lindsay Broderick, Staff Writer, National College Access Network School counselors are vital resources to students as they progress through high school and eventually start making decisions...
Benchmarking Breakdown: A Look at Class of 2011 Stopouts and Dropouts
National College Access Network
By Bill DeBaun, Director of Data and Evaluation, National College Access Network A previous Benchmarking Breakdown examined stopouts from the high school class of 2010, but this week we revisit the...
Partnerships Classifieds
Call for Community Grant Reviewers
PennSERVE
PennSERVE is seeking individuals to review grant applications for the 2019 – 2020 AmeriCorps State Grant Competition. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the grant-making process,...
Young Professional’s Sleep Out – Mar 22
Covenant House PA
Looking to get involved in your community and make a difference in the lives of homeless youth? Join the annual Young Professional’s Sleep Out, this March 22nd! The Sleep Out is a movement...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
4th Annual Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship, Jun 3-7
Michigan State University
Michigan State University’s Office of University Outreach and Engagement invites you to participate in the 4th annual Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship, June 3-7, 2019 at the...
Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop – apply by Apr 15
Engagement Scholarship Consortium
This is a pre-conference event of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium Annual Conference, October 6-7, 2019, Denver, CO. This intensive professional development program provides advanced doctoral...
2019 Active Citizens Conference – Mar 23
William and Mary College
The 2019 Active Citizens Conference is fast approaching, and thanks to a generous Mellon Foundation Grant, this year’s registration is only $15 and free for community college students. This one-day...
Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop – May 21-23
Dickinson College
Dickinson College is inviting faculty from other colleges and universities to participate in our Valley & Ridge Faculty Development Workshop May 21-23, 2019. If you are thinking about integrating...
Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions, Realities, and Aspirations – Mar 28-30
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Diversity, Equity, and Student Success Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions, Realities, and Aspirations March 28–30, 2019 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Join us for “Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions,...
Grant Opportunities
Delaware River Program conservation grant – Apr 11
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
NFWF Accepting Applications for Delaware River Program The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is accepting proposals for the conservation and restoration of wildlife habitat and water quality in...
Diversifying Early Education Leadership Fellowship Program – apply by Mar 8
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation requests Letters of Inquiry to develop and implement the Diversifying Early Education Leadership (DEEL) Fellowship Program. The fellowship program will build on the existing...
Impact Grant – Jul 26
Philadelphia Foundation
Join me in celebrating Philadelphia Foundation’s second century of service to Greater Philadelphia! In recognition of this important 100th year milestone, we have an exciting impactful year...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Volunteer Program Coordinator, Jewish Relief Agency
Jewish Relief Agency
The Jewish Relief Agency is an innovative, volunteer-driven organization whose goal is to help families in need. Founded in 2000, JRA delivers food assistance boxes to approximately 3,200 households...
Enrollment and Admissions Recruiter, JEVS
JEVS Human Services
JEVS is hiring for a new collaboration with Southern New Hampshire University’s College for America (SNHU). The initiative brings a new flexible, online, self-paced way to earn an...
Director of Post-Secondary Opportunities, JEVS
JEVS Human Services
JEVS is hiring for a new collaboration with Southern New Hampshire University’s College for America (SNHU). The initiative brings a new flexible, online, self-paced way to earn an...
Development Manager, Campus Election Engagement Project
Campus Election Engagement Project
Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP) is seeking a Development Manager to help us raise the resources needed to help America’s college students become more politically informed and engaged. We...
WorkReady Program Liaison, Educators 4 Education
Educators 4 Education
Educators 4 Education (E4E) is looking to hire a passionate and experienced individual for the summer WorkReady Program as a Program Liaison. All candidates should have a minimum of 2 years...
WorkReady Program Coordinator, Educators 4 Education
Educators 4 Education
Educators 4 Education (E4E) is looking to hire a passionate and experienced individual for the summer WorkReady Program as a Program Coordinator. All candidates should have a minimum of 2 years...
Part-Time After School Group Leader Position, Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia is an out-of-school time provider that supports youth who face adversity in discovering their strengths, experiencing success and preparing for their futures. Since 1999,...
Part-time Associate Site Director for Afterschool Program, Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia is an out-of-school time provider that supports youth who face adversity in discovering their strengths, experiencing success and preparing for their futures. Since 1999,...
Full-Time Site Director for Afterschool Program, Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia is an out-of-school time provider that supports youth who face adversity in discovering their strengths, experiencing success and preparing for their futures. Since 1999,...
Spring/Summer Internship, Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders
Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders
The Philadelphia Academy of School Leaders (School Leaders) believes that, in order for the city of Philadelphia to reach its fullest potential, our city must offer and deliver compelling educational...
Advancement Coordinator, Community Partnership School
Community Partnership School
Community Partnership School seeks an Advancement Coordinator to begin immediately. Founded in 2006 by Germantown Academy and Project , Community Partnership School (CPS) () is a Pre-K through 5th...
Major Gifts Officer, Community Partnership School
Community Partnership School
Community Partnership School () seeks a Major Gifts Officer to begin immediately. Founded in 2006 by Germantown Academy and Project , Community Partnership School (CPS) is a Pre-K through 5th...
Lead Farmer/Food Production Coordinator, Urban Tree Connection
Urban Tree Connection
The Urban Tree Connection is hiring for the 2019 growing season! Lead Farmer/Food Production Coordinator is responsible for producing sustainably grown produce, maintaining sustainable growing...
Stand Managers, Urban Tree Connection
Urban Tree Connection
The Urban Tree Connection is hiring for the 2019 growing season! Stand Managers set-up, run, and break-down the market stand with support of the Food Distribution Coordinator and youth apprentices....
Farming Intern, Urban Tree Connection
Urban Tree Connection
The Urban Tree Connection is hiring for the 2019 growing season! Farming intern assists the Lead Farmer in cultivating, maintaining UTC’s scattered urban farm sites. This is an 18 week paid...
Miscellaneous
Arkema Inc. science teachers program
Arkema Inc.
The Arkema Inc. science teachers program is for teachers in grades 3, 4, 5 or 6. The goal of the program is to bring Arkema scientists and local teachers together to spark an interest in science...
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism – Mar 6
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism Wednesday, March 6, 2019 3:00 EST Please join our upcoming webinar,...
Imagining America Teaching + Learning Circle (IA TLC) Webinar Series
Imagining America
Imagining America (IA) invites community cultural producers, faculty, and graduate student instructors from across the national IA network to join our inaugural online Teaching and Learning Circle...
Brown Bag Talk with Maya Wiley: Census 2020 – Mar 6
The New School
The New School is hosting a brown bag lunch on March 6, 1-2pm Eastern about Census 2020 . The event will be live streamed on Facebook Live () and posted on Facebook and their blog, ...
Competency-Based Learning: A Southern New Hampshire University Degree
JEVS Human Services
JEVS Human Services is pleased to bring competency-based degree programs to the Philadelphia region through our partnership with Southern New Hampshire University. Fully accredited associates and...
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program – Seeking Applications
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Do you know an outstanding 7th grade student with financial need and passion to succeed? The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is currently seeking applications for its Young Scholars Program. Cooke Young...
Using Social and Traditional Media to Increase FAFSA Completion – Mar 13
National College Access Network
Wednesday, March 13 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Join this webinar to learn how FAFSA Completion Challenge cities have used social and traditional media – including texting, geofencing, and other...
Summer Course: Post-Secondary Success: In Schools, Communities, and Families
Harvard University
This program is designed for educators and community-based professionals who want to become more effective at preparing young people for success in college and the workplace. Post-Secondary Success:...
College Success Network
Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism – Mar 6
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders to Confront Racism Wednesday, March 6, 2019 3:00 EST Please join our upcoming webinar,...
Using Social and Traditional Media to Increase FAFSA Completion – Mar 13
National College Access Network
Wednesday, March 13 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern Join this webinar to learn how FAFSA Completion Challenge cities have used social and traditional media – including texting, geofencing, and other...
Completing College – National – 2016 – Eight Year Outcomes Supplemental Report
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
This supplemental feature to National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Signature Report on College Completions released in December 2016, contains an analysis of the eight-year completion...
Michigan Higher Education Attainment Roundtable Total Talent Report
Michigan Higher Education Attainment Roundtable
In 2005, the Cherry Commission report set an agenda for Michigan higher education attainment. In 2014, after a 10-year hiatus, stakeholders in Michigan’s decentralized higher education policy...
Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions, Realities, and Aspirations – Mar 28-30
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Diversity, Equity, and Student Success Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions, Realities, and Aspirations March 28–30, 2019 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Join us for “Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions,...
Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education Report
American Council on Education
This report examines over 200 indicators, looking at who gains access to a host of educational environments and experiences, and how these trajectories differ, by race and ethnicity. In addition,...
Summer Course: Post-Secondary Success: In Schools, Communities, and Families
Harvard University
This program is designed for educators and community-based professionals who want to become more effective at preparing young people for success in college and the workplace. Post-Secondary Success:...
Faculty Updates
4th Annual Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship, Jun 3-7
Michigan State University
Michigan State University’s Office of University Outreach and Engagement invites you to participate in the 4th annual Summer Intensive on Community-Engaged Scholarship, June 3-7, 2019 at the...
Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop – apply by Apr 15
Engagement Scholarship Consortium
This is a pre-conference event of the Engagement Scholarship Consortium Annual Conference, October 6-7, 2019, Denver, CO. This intensive professional development program provides advanced doctoral...
2019 Active Citizens Conference – Mar 23
William and Mary College
The 2019 Active Citizens Conference is fast approaching, and thanks to a generous Mellon Foundation Grant, this year’s registration is only $15 and free for community college students. This one-day...
Imagining America Teaching + Learning Circle (IA TLC) Webinar Series
Imagining America
Imagining America (IA) invites community cultural producers, faculty, and graduate student instructors from across the national IA network to join our inaugural online Teaching and Learning Circle...
Inaugural Newsletter for Campus Compact’s Community Colleges for Democracy Network
Campus Compact
The Inaugural Newsletter for Campus Compact’s Community Colleges for Democracy network is now available. Community Colleges for Democracy is a network within the network dedicated to preparing...
Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop – May 21-23
Dickinson College
Dickinson College is inviting faculty from other colleges and universities to participate in our Valley & Ridge Faculty Development Workshop May 21-23, 2019. If you are thinking about integrating...
Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions, Realities, and Aspirations – Mar 28-30
Association of American Colleges and Universities
Diversity, Equity, and Student Success Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions, Realities, and Aspirations March 28–30, 2019 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Join us for “Engaged Inclusivity: Perceptions,...
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