The week of
October 29, 2019
PHENND Events/Activities
18-19 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
Workshop: Bed Bug Basics
Penn State University
Free workshop to discuss: What are bed bugs?, Why are they such a problem?, What can I do about them?, What should I not do? WHO IS THIS FOR? Residents, homeowners, property managers, home-visitors...
Real Social Change: Opportunities and Challenges for Effective Collaboration and Partnership – Nov 2
American Public Health Association
Are you interested in best practices for collaboration and effective partnership for social change in global health? Please join us for the Community Based Primary Health Care (CBPHC) Pre-Conference:...
Leadership, Law Enforcement, and Love: Attacking Anti-Semitism and Racism in the Commonwealth – Nov 4
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Monday, November 4, 2019 | Evening Discussion w/Q&A | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Salem Baptist Church | 2741 Woodland Road | Abington, PA 19001 Moderated by Reverend Marshall Paul Hughes Mitchell,...
2019 Fall Institute: Best Practices in Adult Education – Nov 2
City of Philadelphia Office of Adult Education
Grab your seat for the 2019 Fall Institute! The Office of Adult Education invites you to attend the 2019 Fall Institute: Best Practices in Adult Education with the theme Cultivating Stronger,...
The Reunion Project – Nov 23
Philadelphia FIGHT
The Reunion Project is a free celebratory event for long term HIV/AIDS survivors. About this Event This year, Philadelphia is proudly hosting The Reunion Project for the fourth time in honor of those...
Guide to Finding & Getting Grants – Nov 12
La Salle Nonprofit Center
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 – 09:00 am to 04:00 pm Location: Ballard Spahr, LLP – 1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 This step-by-step user-friendly guide will walk...
A.I. and Its Impact on the Way People Learn and Build Careers, Nov. 8
Pennsylvania Career Development Association
PACDA Presents: Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on the Way People Learn and Build Careers Date and Time: Friday, November 8, 2019, 7:45-10:00 AM Location: The Pyramid Club – 52nd Floor,...
Professional Development Opportunity: Artistic Journaling, Nov. 7
BuildABridge International
Artistic Journaling – experience the joy of journaling as an individual, facilitator and its therapeutic value. Taught by BuildaBridge Restorative Artist, Liz Green, MSW. Date and Time:...
Women’s Transportation Seminar, Student Chapter – Resume Workshop, Nov. 2
WTS Philadelphia
The goal of the WTS (Women’s Transportation Seminar) – Student Chapter is to foster and develop students’ interest in the field of transportation via professional development programs,...
The Annual First Person Arts Festival, Nov. 3-16
First Person Arts
The Annual First Person Arts Festival is a vital part of Philadelphia’s cultural landscape. It is the only festival of-its-kind in the world dedicated to presenting art based on real life stories...
New Resources
2020 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards
Philadelphia Social Innovations Journal
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN NOMINATIONS CLOSE: NOVEMBER 10, 2020 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards OVERVIEW: The 2020 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards celebrates the Social...
Overlooked No More: Advancing the Anchor Framework to Arts and Culture Organizations
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
Arts and culture organizations can play a more powerful role in shaping community development in low-income communities by adopting and adapting key strategies used by traditional ‘anchor’...
Creating Space for Democracy: A Primer on Dialogue and Deliberation in Higher Education
Stylus Publishing
For the Next Generation of Democratic Citizens: Creating Space for Democracy: A Primer on Dialogue and Deliberation in Higher Education, Edited by Nicholas V. Longo and Timothy J. Shaffer. We live...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers needed, College Application Completion Day
Philadelphia College Prep Rountable
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 9:00 AM (EST) to Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 3:00 PM (EST) WHERE Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School 2150 West Lehigh Avenue Philadelphia,...
Coalition Against Hunger: Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
The Holiday season is almost here! This is the time of year when we reflect on all we have, feel grateful for our friends and family, and give back to our communities. With this holiday giving spirit...
Volunteers Needed: Fight To Learn After School Program
Fight to Learn
Join our wonderful organization as we are in need of volunteers/tutors to work with the at risk children ages 5 to 10 a minimum of two days a week in our after school program. Become a part...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: Global Citizen Forum: Struggles, Strategies, and Solutions for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education
Drake University
Drake University, in conjunction with our South African partner institution, University of KwaZulu-Natal, will host a global conference on equity and inclusion in higher education March 4-7, 2020 to...
Grant Opportunities
Proposals for Waste Management Practices – Dec 1
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Environmental Research & Education Foundation Invites Proposals for Waste Management Practices The Environmental Research & Education Foundation provides funding for scientific research on,...
2020 Teacher as Researcher Grant – May 15
International Literacy Association
International Literacy Association Invites Applications for 2020 Teacher as Researcher Grant The International Literacy Association works to empower educators, inspire students, and provide leaders...
K-12 Music Programs – Dec 31
Classics for Kids Foundation
Classics for Kids Foundation Invites Applications From K-12 Music Programs The Classics for Kids Foundation believes that playing a stringed instrument can transform a child, giving them experiences...
Small Grants for Archival Projects – Dec 2
Society of American Archivists
Society of American Archivists Invites Applications for Archival Projects The Society of American Archivists works to promote the value and diversity of archives and archivists. Through its grant...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Recruitment Coordinator at Enriched Schools
Enriched Schools
Title: Recruitment Coordinator Location: Philadelphia, PA Organization: Enriched Schools Position type: Full-time, with benefits Contact: Tess Gardephe Philadelphia Regional Manager, Enriched...
Director of Diversity and Inclusion, St. Joseph’s Prep
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
The role of the Director of Diversity and Inclusion is to foster and support the Prep’s diversity and inclusion statement and to ensure that this commitment is understood and implemented across the...
Sr Coordinator, Community Engagement Learning Programs, Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a state-related Carnegie Research University (highest research activity) located in Philadelphia. The College of Liberal Arts is home to 38 undergraduate majors, 38 minors, 22...
Assistant Director, Diversity Initiatives & Community Relations, Temple University
Temple University
The Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives & Community Relations assists with overall development and management of recruitment strategies, particularly as it relates to diversifying the...
Assistant Director for Undergraduate Strategic Initiatives, Temple University
Temple University
In collaboration with the Associate Vice Provost, the Assistant Director for Undergraduate Strategic Initiatives will recommend, develop, advance, support, and evaluate strategic initiatives,...
Drama Coordinator, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships
After School Activities Partnerships
Are you a creative thinker who is passionate about giving children the opportunity to tell their own stories and who is committed to strengthening communities through partnership and collaboration?...
Foster Grandparent Program Manager, Serve Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Serve Philadelphia is committed to reducing barriers, increasing knowledge and expanding capacity to promote active participation among Philadelphians so that everyone is empowered to create lasting...
Rebuild Workforce Development Coordinator, Managing Director’s Office
City of Philadelphia
The Managing Director’s Office (MDO) manages and oversees the operations of the City, including the Rebuilding Communities Initiative (Rebuild). Rebuild is an MDO initiative to improve physical...
Philly Reading Coaches Site Coordinator (Pt-time)
City of Philadelphia
Philly Reading Coaches (PRC) is a new program, based on proven models, that combines early reading support, access to books, and community volunteers to boost reading skills for our city’s...
Director of Early Childhood Education, Mayor’s Office of Education
City of Philadelphia
The Mayors Office of Education sits within a nexus of work that requires intentional collaboration with a myriad of organizations and individuals from City Council, the School District of...
WPSI Is Now Recruiting for Training and Job Opportunities As a Patient Sitter at CHOP, Apply by Nov. 8
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
Who Should Apply? – Motivated, care-focused individuals who have weekend and over-night schedule availability, professional history working with children, and an interest in growing a career at...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: The Arts, Social/Civic Engagement, and Innovation – Oct 30
Corporation for National and Community Service
RSVP for the October Research and Evidence Webinar The Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) at the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) invites you to join our Research and...
Survey on Nonprofit Communication
Temple University
Help us build an inclusive nonprofit partnership communications plan! Public Relations senior students at Klein College of Media & Communication at Temple University are focusing their capstone...
Democratic Engagement
Creating Space for Democracy: A Primer on Dialogue and Deliberation in Higher Education
Stylus Publishing
For the Next Generation of Democratic Citizens: Creating Space for Democracy: A Primer on Dialogue and Deliberation in Higher Education, Edited by Nicholas V. Longo and Timothy J. Shaffer. We live...
College Success Network
PACDA Presents: Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on the Way People Learn and Build Careers
Pennsylvania Career Development Association
Join PACDA for an exciting workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the future of work. As career and human resource professionals, we will be increasingly challenged to understand how AI...
The Male Student Success Initiative: Investing in the Success of Men of Color
MDRC
OVERVIEW A community of belonging. A space to build relationships. The opportunity to have one’s success affirmed. These are qualities of many programs targeting men of color that have become...
FROM TRANSFER TO TARGETED PATHWAYS: GETTING FLORIDA TRANSFER STUDENTS TO THE FINISH LINE
Florida College Access Network
FCAN has released a brief which outlines the state’s efforts to strengthen its nationally recognized 2+2 transfer pathway and increase the number of students who earn a degree and enter the...
Mission Accomplished: Supporting Veteran Student Success Webinar
Florida College Access Network
Thu, Nov 21, 2019 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Guest presenters: • Kenneth Nahrwold, Veteran Support Coordinator, USF Office of Veteran Success • Shania Gonzales, Academic Enhancement Program...
Faculty Updates
Creating Space for Democracy: A Primer on Dialogue and Deliberation in Higher Education
Stylus Publishing
For the Next Generation of Democratic Citizens: Creating Space for Democracy: A Primer on Dialogue and Deliberation in Higher Education, Edited by Nicholas V. Longo and Timothy J. Shaffer. We live...
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