The week of
September 3, 2019
Other Local Events and Workshops
2020 Art & Culture Grant guidelines info session – Sep 10
Philadelphia Cultural Fund
On June 28, 2019, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund launched the 2020 Art & Culture Grant guidelines. In order to increase awareness about their grant program, and provide clarity for applicants...
LearnX 2019
The Graduate! Network
We at The Graduate! Network are focused on adults with some college credits but no degree or credential. Building on our 10+ years of experience in over 30 communities across the country, we share...
Artists & the City – Sep 17
Urban Consulate
Join us at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia for a conversation with artists in residence James and India Abbott, photographer & filmmaker, who are also father & daughter. This talk is part...
Welcome to Global Philly 2019
Global Philadelphia Association
We are excited to kick-off the fourth iteration of this one-of-a-kind global expo, which is designed to show the international activity of our residents and the global reach of Philadelphia and the...
Camden Health Forum 2019, Sept. 14
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Date and Time: Saturday, September 14, 2019, 10 am to 2 pm Location: Salvation Army KROC Center, 1865 Harrison Avenue, Camden, NJ 08105 Free Health Screenings: Behavioral Health Blood Pressure...
Community Forgiveness and Restoration Symposium, Sept. 21
Community Forgiveness & Restoration (CFR)
COMMUNITY FORGIVENESS & RESTORATION (CFR) (A FAITH BASED RE-ENTRY ORGANIZATION) SYMPOSIUM, Saturday, September 21, 2019, 9:00am – 12:00pm, at CHRISTIAN STRONGHOLD, 4701 Lancaster...
How to Mobilize for the Census in Asian and Pacific Islander Communities, Sept. 21
SEAMAAC
SEAMAAC in partnership with The Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute (NYMLI) is calling all Pennsylvania Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders on on Saturday, September...
Seeking Vendors for: Early Childhood Education Resources and Education Fair, Oct. 10
Mayor’s Office of Education
On Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 4:30 pm, the Mayor’s Office of Education will host an Education Resources Fair at The School District of Philadelphia, 440 North Broad St., 19130. This fair...
Men and Boy’s Health Fair, Sept. 28
Community Health Training Alliance
Save the Date! Join Philadelphia FIGHT and other community organizations on Saturday, September 28, 2019, 11 AM – 4 PM, 2101 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121, for Strength in...
Dress Down Day for Philly Public Schools, Oct. 4
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia
Last year, The Goldenberg Group and the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia launched the inaugural “Dress Down Day” initiative to raise funds and build support for Philly public schools....
New Resources
Keystone Counts 2020 Census Toolkit
Keystone Counts
Because of the need for ongoing education and outreach work that needs to be done in our communities Keystone Counts has put together a Census Toolkit which will continue to be update. Click here...
19th Amendment Timeline
James Madison University
We’re excited to share this timeline with entries and primary source documents created by one our democracy fellows, Kearstin Kimm. It’s resource that can be used to educate about the...
The Network: Towards Unity for Health: Community Approaches and Population Health
Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal
Issue 56 | The Network: Towards Unity for Health (TUFH) Community Approaches and Population Health “You have to have a big vision and take very small steps to get there. You have to be humble...
Free Adult Education classes at Community Schools
City of Philadelphia
Enrollment is now open for free adult education classes in nine of the City’s Community Schools! Classes begin in September and include: Adult Basic Education (ABE) – reading, writing, and math...
Greater Philadelphia Mentoring Collaborative
Urban Affairs Coalition
It’s official: Register your program with the Greater Philadelphia Mentoring Collaborative! The Urban Affairs Coalition and the Office of State Senator Art Haywood are excited to announce the...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteer Opportunities with TechGirlz
TechGirlz
TechGirlz is a 501(c)3 organization that was founded in 2010 by Tracey Welson-Rossman, CMO of Chariot Solutions. TechGirlz is accomplishing its mission through the creation of free, fun, interactive...
Be a Home.Buy.Now employer
Urban Affairs Coalition
Did you know that UAC’s Community & Economic Development (CED) team offers FREE down payment assistance grants to employees purchasing a home? Just last month, CED was awarded a $100,000...
Financial Advancement Network: Volunteer Speakers Needed
Urban Affairs Coalition
Join UAC/CED’s Financial Advancement Network (FAN) Volunteer Speakers Bureau – an initiative of the Urban Affairs Coalition’s (UAC) Community & Economic Development (CED)...
Become a PCD Volunteer Technical Mentor – Help Combat the Digital Skills Gap!
Philly CoderDojo
We are seeking Philly CoderDojo Volunteer Technical Mentos (unpaid) who are technically skilled, can guide attendees (coding ninjas) by facilitating their learning and project work during a Dojo...
Volunteers Needed: Give Kids Sight Day, Oct. 5
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
Be a hero! Volunteer for Give Kids Sight Day and help us give free eye checks and eyeglasses to children in need from the Philadelphia area. WE NEED YOU! – to assist 1,000+ kids at Sight Day. Date...
Puentes de Salud: Volunteers Needed
Puentes de Salud
Are you interested in volunteering with us this Fall? Join our team! Puentes Education is more than an after school program, it’s a community. We are currently looking for passionate and...
FY 19-20 School Partner Agreement (SPA) is LIVE!
School District of Philadelphia
The FY 2019-20 School Partner Agreement (SPA) is now available for school-based partners. The SPA is the District’s first legal agreement that can be executed online through Docusign. This...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
One-Day Institute on Civic Prompts in the Major, Apply by Oct. 1
American Association of Colleges and Universities
One-Day Institute on Civic Prompts in the Major: Designs in Social Responsibility and the Public Good November 15, 2019 Loyola University Chicago In Cooperation with Loyola’s Center for...
Call for Proposals: Diversity, Equity, and Student Success Conference, Due Oct. 1
American Association of Colleges and Universities
AAC&U invites session proposals for the 2020 Diversity, Equity, and Student Success conference, March 19-21, 2020, New Orleans, LA, which will explore the power of collective action to build more...
Grant Opportunities
E2 Energy to Educate Grants Program – Oct 1
Constellation
Constellation Invites Applications for E2 Energy to Educate Grants Program Constellation is inviting applications for its E2 Energy to Educate Grants program, which offers students from grade six...
Projects to Defend Basic Freedoms – Oct 3
Herb Block Foundation
Herb Block Foundation Invites Applications for Projects to Defend Basic Freedoms When editorial cartoonist Herb Block died in October 2001, he left $50 million and instructions to create a foundation...
Litigation to Advance Social Justice – Oct 8
Impact Fund
Impact Fund Offers Support for Litigation to Advance Social Justice The Impact Fund provides grants to nonprofit legal services firms, private attorneys, and/or small law firms working to advance...
Youth Service Project Grants – Oct 1
Karma for Cara Foundation
Karma for Cara Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Service Project Grants The Karma for Cara Foundation was established by 21-year-old Cara Becker and her family while Cara was being treated...
Small Grants Program in Environmental Health – Oct 1
Clif Bar Family Foundation
Clif Bar Family Foundation Invites Applications for Small Grants Program The Clif Bar Family Foundation was established in 2006 to support grassroots groups that have an inspiring idea and limited...
Dissertation and Post-Doc Fellowships – Nov 1
American Association of University Women
American Association of University Women Invites Applications for American Fellowships Since 1881, the American Association of University Women has worked nationally to improve the lives of millions...
New Arts Education Initiatives – Oct 1
GKV Foundation
GKV Foundation Invites Letters of Interest for New Arts Education Initiatives Named for its founder, Gary Knisely, and his wife, Varian, the GKV Foundation supports individual development and related...
Philly Counts 2020 Action Fund
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
The Corporate and Philanthropy Subcommittee of Mayor Jim Kenney’s Complete Count Committee and Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia are pleased to announce guidelines for the Philly Counts...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
One Day Job: Philadelphia Voter Registration Canvasser – Oct 6
Campus Vote Project
Campus Vote Project Philadelphia Voter Registration Canvasser Application The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project is seeking experienced organizers to register people to vote throughout...
VISTA Leader
Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is seeking a VISTA Leader to support and grow our Serve VISTA Summer Program. The VISTA Leader will create a more sustainable program...
Director, Emergency and Transitional Housing
People's Emergency Center CDC
Resumes to resume@ Department: Social Services Classification: Exempt Reports to: President/CEO JOB DESCRIPTION Summary: The Director of Emergency and Transitional Housing will provide leadership,...
Sunrise Out of School Time Positions Available
Sunrise of Philadelphia
The mission of Sunrise of Philadelphia is to support youth who face adversity in discovering their strengths, experiencing success and preparing for their futures. Since 1999, we have provided...
Project Coordinator, Drexel University
Drexel University
Drexel is a comprehensive global research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America’s 15 largest private universities. Drexel is one...
Vice President of Education & Programs, National Liberty Museum
National Liberty Museum
Provide creative leadership and vision for wide-ranging, high quality, compelling, and robust educational and public programs that complement, enrich and advance the Museum’s exhibitions,...
Grants Officer – PCCY
Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)
Position Summary: PCCY’s Grants Officer is a leadership position responsible for connecting the philanthropic community to the high impact work of PCCY. We are recruiting a persuasive, clear writer...
Manager, Action for Early Learning
People's Emergency Center CDC
Department: Early Childhood Education Classification: Full-Time/Exempt Hours: ...
Miscellaneous
How to Make an Awesome Facebook Page – A Step by Step Guide – Jul 25
Charity How To
Join us on July 25th or July 30th Join us for this step by step guide to growing your Facebook community led by nonprofit digital expert John Haydon. Let us help your nonprofit engage supporters,...
College Success Network
Why Have College Completion Rates Increased?
Annenberg Institute at Brown University
College completion rates declined from the 1970s to the 1990s. We document that this trend has reversed–since the 1990s, college completion rates have increased. We investigate the reasons for...
Faculty Updates
CCNYPA*VISTA Host Site Application Release September 16, 2019
Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania
CCNYPA’s next Host Site VISTA applications for 2020-21 will be released September 16, 2019. This release date is earlier than previous years to enable applicants to have sufficient time to design a...
CCNYPA Request for Applications: Regional Consortia Mini-Grants for Community Engagement 2019-20
Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania
CCNYPA is pleased to announce the availability of fifteen regional consortia mini-grants up to $1500 each to support regional efforts to cultivate civic imagination and deepen community engagement...
Program Manager, Civic Programs, Full-time
Widener University
Widener University has just posted a new full-time position for a program manager of civic programs. The person will be responsible for overseeing our civic events and scholarship programs. we are...
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