The week of
March 31, 2020
Other Local Events and Workshops
Twitter Live Chat for Educators -Apr 2
The Learning Exchange
Our team at the Learning Exchange will host a Twitter Live Chat for educators on Thursday, April 2nd 3:30-4:30 Our goal is to create a space for practitioners to share their best practices,...
ASAP Remote Game Night comes to a living room near you! – Apr 2
After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP)
One of the many events ASAP has decided to postpone was our first-ever Game Night Fundraiser scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd at the Queen and Rook Café. As you may recall, the purpose of this...
Webinar: Lunch and Learn wtih PA Schools Work
PA Schools Work
***Topic has been changed to School Funding*** PA Schools Work will be holding its next monthly “Lunch and Learn” webinar on April 14 at 12:00 PM, where we will be updating everyone on...
New Resources
COVID-19 Resource and Activity Guide: Mental Health and Wellness
The Reflect Organization
The Reflect Organization has created a resource and activity guide that includes general COVID-19 and mental health and wellness resources. If you have any comments or suggestions for how they can...
Free Books from Reading Recycled
Reading Recycled
Need Books? Contact Reading Recycled Reading Recycled is pleased to announce that they have shipped over 750 new books for safe distribution to area children. Need books? Contact Anne at 215-279-7450...
New Article: Advice for Teachers and Parents During COVID-19
EdSurge
‘Let Yourself Off the Hook’: Advice for Teachers and Parents During COVID-19 A lot is being asked of teachers and parents as schools transition to remote learning and the country responds to the...
Blog: Compact Members Mobilizing for Communities in a Time of Crisis
Campus Compact
Check out the latest blog from Campus Compact President Andrew Seligsohn: “Institutions of higher education would have been forgiven if they had focused only on keeping their own core functions...
Webinar Recording: Philadelphia student’s basic needs and keeping them enrolled during COVID-19
Temple University
Students at Philadelphia colleges and universities need our support during the COVID-19 pandemic. As experts on the daily crises that derail #RealCollege students and prevent them from completing...
PA Coronavirus Tracker
Franklin and Marshall College
Every day the PA Department of Health releases data about COVID-19 cases in counties across the state. Experts at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster have begun turning that data into a series...
New Article: Creating a Digital-First Strategy
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
Nonprofit leaders should think less about the technology and more about the people who will use it and the goals they hope to achieve. This article is part of the Technology for Change series...
New Article: Civic Health and Social Distancing
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
Good civic health looks like people making meaningful connections with their neighbors, public officials, and contributing to governance decision-making. But what will become of civic life during...
Survey Results: Direct Impact of COVID-19 on the Nonprofit Sector
Idealist.org
From March 17th – 22nd, Idealist conducted a survey of nonprofit professionals across the United States. The goal of the survey was to learn about the direct impact COVID-19 is having on the...
The Census Must Go On Toolkit
Philly Counts
Philly Counts has transitioned to a virtual census outreach strategy, until further notice, in support of guidance on slowing the spread of COVID-19. We believe that keeping our communities safe is a...
COVID-19 Resource Guide
12Plus
12Plus is an organization that partners with Philadelphia public high schools to provide comprehensive college and career access support and has put together a COVID-19 resource guide to use during...
Inspired to Serve is LIVE! Learn more about our report to Congress
National Commission on Military National and Public Service
On March 25, 2020, the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service released its final report to the Congress, President, and and the American Public. For the first time in American...
Resources from LaSalle’s Nonprofit Center
LaSalle Nonprofit Center
No one could have envisioned that we would be working like this – distanced from our coworkers and our clients. But since this is going to be our reality for a while, The Nonprofit Center...
Tools for Tenants in Philly during the COVID-19 Pandemic
tools4tenantsPHL
Are you nervous about paying rent on April 1? So are we. We made this site to help impacted renters feel supported, build community, and to provide tools to empower collective action. Information has...
Podcast: Fostering Knowledge for Social Change
iHeart Radio
Stream the The Signs of the Times Podcast episode, “Fostering Knowledge for Social Change” featuring Ira Harkavy, , free & on demand on iHeartRadio. Brought to you by the Center...
Partnerships Classifieds
Census Phonebank Volunteers needed
Philly Counts
Sign Up to Phonebank with Philly Counts! Are you stuck at home, but still want to make sure your block is counted in the 2020 Census? Philly Counts needs you! We will be phonebanking residents in...
Volunteer virtually and help keep our TechGirlz engaged!
TechGirlz
Yes! We still have volunteer opportunities for you during the “Era of Social Distancing!” TechGirlz has postponed all in-person workshops through the end of April. However, we want to...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
The Summer Institute in Digital Literacy 2020 – July 19-24
Summer Institute in Digital Literacy
The 2020 Summer Institute in Digital Literacy will be offered this summer, July 19-24. We call it “Plan C” (for coronavirus) and we’re getting it ready now. We will not cancel. We...
CUMU Extends Deadline for Proposals for Conference – May 26
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
These are truly unprecedented and challenging times. Our lives and communities have been dramatically changed in just a few short weeks. We know you and your institutions are doing everything you can...
Compact20 Virtual Gathering – May 11-13
Campus Compact
Join us for a Virtual Gathering! May 11-13, 2020 The Compact20 Virtual Gathering will offer a compact, online-only conference over three days—providing free, accessible opportunities for learning,...
Call for Papers: International Undergraduate Journal for Service-Learning, Leadership and Social Change
International Undergraduate Journal on Service-Learning
The International Undergraduate Journal for Service-learning, Leadership and Social Change has a call for papers. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students. You can view the Journal at The...
Grant Opportunities
Kresge Foundation Grant: Increase Creative Capacity to Shape Healthier Neighborhoods, Apply by Jan 31
The Kresge Foundation
The Arts & Culture Program will accept letters of inquiry for Creative Placemaking activities in neighborhoods and Field Building initiatives that seek to position culture and creativity as...
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant, Apply by Feb 16
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
One in seven families with children in America are food insecure. This is a problem that can be solved, and kids are a part of the solution! YSA and Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation are looking for the...
Phila. Public School Giving Circle Round of Funding, Apply by Dec 18
Philadelphia Public School Giving Circle
We are pleased to announce the 2019/20 grant cycle of the Philadelphia Public School Giving Circle (PPSGC). The PPSGC is a Donor-Advised Fund dedicated solely to providing small, timely grants to...
AmeriCorps NCCC – Round C Concept Forms – Due Jan 6
AmeriCorps
Looking for extra hands to accomplish projects? AmeriCorps NCCC can get things done in your community! We are currently accepting Concept Forms for service projects within Round C (May 4 – June 23,...
Charting a Course for Economic Mobility and Responsible Parenting – Mar 15
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) forecasts inviting eligible applicants to submit applications developing interventions to educate teens and young adults about the financial, legal, and...
Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury – Feb 4
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is soliciting investigator-initiated research that will help expand and advance our...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
2020 Census Jobs – Ideal for College Students
HE-SVE Forum
As you know, the 2020 Census will soon be upon us. The Census Bureau is still working on filling over 500,000 enumerator jobs across the country. These are flexible, good paying jobs with paid...
Director, LPS High School Programs
University of Pennsylvania
The Director of the High School Programs supports LPS’s mission to deliver innovative education programs that meet the highest standards of excellence. Job Description Duties: The Director is...
Executive Director, Diversity and Inclusive Culture, Drexel
Drexel University
Reporting to the Chief Diversity Officer, the Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusive Culture is responsible for developing and delivering upon the University’s diversity, inclusion, and...
Executive Director, Sixers Youth Foundation/Wilt Chamberlain Foundation
Sixers Youth Foundation
HBSE is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the Sixers Youth Foundation and Wilt Chamberlain Foundation, while building the brand and extending its impact within the Philadelphia/Camden communities....
Childhood Literacy Coach, Temple University
Temple University
The Vanguard project focuses on improving kindergarten readiness for children in poverty. To accomplish this, we will implement Story Talk, an evidenced-based language and literacy program, in...
Director of Employment and Education, Project HOME
Project HOME
The Director of Employment Services and Education is responsible for all workforce development programming that Project HOME offers to its approximately 1,000 residents and to the adults living in...
U. S. Federation of Worker Co-ops: Member Benefits Coordinator
U. S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives
The USFWC is the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives and other democratic workplaces. Our mission is to build a thriving cooperative movement of stable, empowering...
U.S. Federation of Worker Co-ops: Operations Manager, Full Time
U. S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives
The USFWC is the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives and other democratic workplaces. Our mission is to build a thriving cooperative movement of stable, empowering...
Project Manager Freelance Cooperative Initiative, Full Time
U. S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives
The USFWC is the national grassroots membership organization for worker cooperatives and other democratic workplaces. Our mission is to build a thriving cooperative movement of stable, empowering...
Director of Homelessness Prevention
Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network
Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network seeks a Director of Homelessness Prevention to manage its new and growing program in eviction prevention and homelessness diversion. Requirements...
VietLead Civic Empowerment Canvasser
VietLead
VietLEAD is a grassroots, Vietnamese community-based organization that focuses on intergenerational healing through leadership development, community engagement, culture & arts, and health...
Camden Action Fellow
Camden Action
Camden Action works to develop leadership grounded in Black, Brown, Southeast Asian immigrant and refugee communities in Camden County and Camden City. Our purpose is to support building power in...
Operations Coordinator
VietLead
VietLead seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic and responsible individual for our Operations Coordinator to support the logistical, human resources and fiscal needs of our growing organization. This...
2020Census Vietnamese Community Educator
VietLead
VietLEAD is a grassroots, Vietnamese community-based organization that focuses on intergenerational healing through leadership development, community engagement, culture & arts, and health...
Jersey OurRoots Youth Projects Co-Coordinator
VietLead
VietLead is a grassroots community organization in Philadelphia and South Jersey that is creating a vision and strategy for community self-determination, social justice, and cultural resilience. We...
Independence Mission Schools Positions
Independence Mission Schools
Independence Mission Schools help underserved students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new network of 15 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative...
Manager, Quality Mentoring 1 (Full-time, Exempt)
MENTOR Independence Region
MENTOR Independence Region (Powered by Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region) Position: Manager, Quality Mentoring 1 (Full-time, Exempt) Location: Philadelphia, PA (with travel within...
Miscellaneous
Connect with AmeriCorps Alums in Philly Region
Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service is excited to connect with AmeriCorps Alums in the Philadelphia region. Fill out this interest form to stay in the loop for our upcoming...
Nominations Open: 2020 Philadelphia Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition Awards, Submit by Jan 31
Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement & Volunteer Service (also known as Serve Philadelphia) has opened nominations for the 2020 Philadelphia Mayor’s Day of Service Recognition Awards! These...
Democratic Engagement
2020 Census – How You Can Get Involved
HE-SVE Forum
If you are just starting to think about how to engage your campus and surrounding community around the census, we welcome you to join the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition’s Census Working...
2020 Census Jobs – Ideal for College Students
HE-SVE Forum
As you know, the 2020 Census will soon be upon us. The Census Bureau is still working on filling over 500,000 enumerator jobs across the country. These are flexible, good paying jobs with paid...
Camden Action Census Training & Brainstorming Session – Jan 12
Camden Action
Camden Action works to develop leadership grounded in Black, Brown, Southeast Asian immigrant and refugee communities in Camden County and Camden City. Our purpose is to support building power in...
Faculty Updates
2020 Census – How You Can Get Involved
HE-SVE Forum
If you are just starting to think about how to engage your campus and surrounding community around the census, we welcome you to join the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition’s Census Working...
2020 Census Jobs – Ideal for College Students
HE-SVE Forum
As you know, the 2020 Census will soon be upon us. The Census Bureau is still working on filling over 500,000 enumerator jobs across the country. These are flexible, good paying jobs with paid...
Call for Papers: International Undergraduate Journal for Service-Learning, Leadership and Social Change
International Undergraduate Journal on Service-Learning
The International Undergraduate Journal for Service-learning, Leadership and Social Change has a call for papers. This is a wonderful opportunity for your students. You can view the Journal at The...
Metropolitan Universities Journal – The Future of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Metropolitan Universities journal
Vol 30, No 4: The Future of Urban and Metropolitan Universities In celebration of CUMU’s 30th anniversary, the latest issue of Metropolitan Universities journal, ‘The Future of Urban and...
Developing Nontraditional Students: What, Why & How – May 29, Atlanta
Magna Publishing
Full-Day Workshop—Friday, May 29, 2020; 8:30 am–4:30 pm This interactive certification workshop explores teaching best practices and strategies for nontraditional student populations that support...
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