The week of
June 23, 2020
Other Local Events and Workshops
Virtual Information Session: EDD IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT – Jul 1
Drexel University
Leaders from the School of Education will be sharing information and answering questions about Drexel University’s online and hybrid EdD in Educational Leadership and Management programs....
Innovation and Learning: Designing and Redefining Workplace Learning in the New Normal – Jun 29
Drexel University
Organizations, corporations, and higher education institutions must be able to provide workplace learning and development to employees across onsite, blended, and online formats. During this webinar,...
Learning in the Crisis: On Rediscovering “the Social” in the Midst of a Pandemic – Jun 27
Incite Seminars
As individuals and communities struggle to cope with daily life in the midst of the Covid-19 epidemic, we have witnessed impressive forms of grass-roots organization to meet basic material and social...
Lunch & Learn: The Coronavirus Pandemic, Homelessness, and the Bethesda Project Response – Jun 26
Bethesda Project
Community Life will host the next Lunch & Learn on June 26th at 12pm. This series shares information regarding the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on homelessness and will review Bethesda...
College During COVID-19: A Briefing for Faith Leaders – Jun 24
Mayor's Office of Public Engagement
The Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement is delighted to partner with students and education advocates to host a webinar about how the pandemic is impacting already-vulnerable college students...
Virtual Youth Summit – Jun 18-Jul 24
City of Philadelphia
The Health Justice Team at Get Healthy Philly is hosting a Virtual Youth Summit, a collaborative series of virtual sessions for teens & young people (ages 14 – 26) on Thursdays and Fridays,...
Free Business 101 Workshop – Jun 23
SRIII Consulting
When: Tuesday, June 23rd, 11am-12pm Where: This is an online event. More information Interested in Chopping it up about systems and structures for fledging or start-up small businesses. Goals: ●...
When the Marches End: Are we for real this time? – Jun 30
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania’s African-American Resource Center and The Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships Present When the Marches End: In response to the civil unrest...
New Resources
Out-of-School Time/Summer Program Locator
City of Philadelphia
Still figuring out summer plans? Check out the updated OST Program Locator, which now includes 88 programs and the ability to filter by in-person or remote formats....
Metropolitan Universities Journal Highlights Race and Equity Work
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The issues of racism and injustice are ingrained in organizations and systems; institutions of higher education are not immune to their perils. With thirty years of archived journal issues and...
Fighting COVID-19’s Disproportionate Impact on Black Communities With More Precise Data
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
By weaving together an unusual array of data into a simple measure of a community’s vulnerability to COVID-19, health care practitioners can develop tailored interventions to help Black...
Lesson Plan: Reducing Health Disparities in Black and Brown Communities During a Pandemic
The Pulitzer Center
Data on the pandemic’s impact on different racial groups is still emerging, and many health departments are still not releasing data on race. However, a pattern in the existing data is clear:...
Coming Soon: New ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Website
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Releasing this summer, ALL IN is launching a rebranded and retooled website () as a one-stop-shop for campuses and their students to navigate the voting process powered by BallotReady’s Civic...
Voter ID Support for College Students through VoteRiders
VoteRiders
VoteRiders assist students in obtaining an acceptable form of identification to take to the polls or when voting by mail: If you live in a state that has a Voter ID law, you can send our state Voter...
Virtual Voter Engagement Toolkit
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
As colleges and universities prepare for on-campus and virtual learning, the ALL IN team has compiled a list of resources to help students and faculty plan voter engagement activities in light of...
Occupational Mobility Report
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
In a new report, Occupational Mobility Report, researchers at the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland analyze tens of millions of online job ads — and the skills listed therein —...
Partnerships Classifieds
2020 Spruce Foundation Board Member Application – Jul 1
Spruce Foundation
The Spruce Foundation is an all volunteer non-profit that cultivates next-gen leaders and philanthropists in Philadelphia, PA. The goal and mission of our organization is to give back to Philly...
Grant Opportunities
Free Clinics Grant Program – Jul 15
American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation
American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Invites Applications for Free Clinics Grant Program The American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (AAFP) is dedicated to advancing the values...
ecoTech™ Grants – Jul 15
Captain Planet Foundation
Captain Planet Foundation Invites Applications for ecoTech™ Grants The Captain Planet Foundation was established as a corporate foundation to support youth-led efforts inspired by the show...
Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge – Jul 17
Data.org
Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge Welcomes Applications As part of a commitment to build the field of data science for social impact, has launched a $10 million Inclusive Growth and Recovery...
Educator-Led Initiatives Focused on Emerging Student Needs – Jul 15
NEA Foundation
NEA Foundation Welcomes Applications for Educator-Led Initiatives Focused on Emerging Student Needs Established in 1969, the NEA Foundation serves as a laboratory of learning, offering funding and...
Capacity Building Program for Children’s Grief Programs – Jul 17
National Alliance for Grieving Children
National Alliance for Grieving Children Invites Applications for Grief Reach Capacity Building Program The National Alliance for Grieving Children, in partnership with the New York Life Foundation,...
WorkRise Request for Proposal and Information – Jun 29
Urban Institute
Request for Proposal and Request for Information WorkRise, a research-to-action network for jobs, workers, and mobility, is launching a drive to rapidly develop and share actionable evidence on what...
Educator-Led Initiatives Focused on Emerging Student Needs
NEA Foundation
Established in 1969, the NEA Foundation serves as a laboratory of learning, offering funding and other resources to public school educators, their schools, and districts to solve complex teaching...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Program Manager, The Book Trust
Book Trust
Position: Program Manager Reports to: Senior Director of Programs Hours: Full time THE ORGANIZATION Book Trust is a national early literacy 501(c)3 organization that helps elementary school children...
College & Career Coach, Virtual Open House
West Philadelphia Promise Corps
We are hiring! Come join our team as an Americorps College and Career Coach. Join us at our virtual open house: Every Wednesday at 1PM from June 24th – July 15th RSVP here for virtual open...
Associate Director, Access to Justice Initiatives, Toll Public Interest Center
University of Pennsylvania
The Toll Public Interest Center (TPIC) harnesses the talent, expertise, and resources of Penn Law to engage in high-impact public service with local, national, and global communities. Our...
COVID-19 Operations Support Supervisor, City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works to mitigate, plan, and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts; and develop...
Project Coordinator, Policy and Analytics Center, A.J. Drexel Autism Institute
Drexel University
The Policy and Analytics Center (PAC) at the Drexel Autism Institute is seeking a Project Coordinator to assist with the policy, program, and systems development efforts for the Autism Services,...
Executive Director, New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC)
New Kensington CDC
The New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) is a community development corporation committed to sustainable development in housing opportunities, economic development, vacant land...
Miscellaneous
The #RealCollege Survey: How Institutions Can Better Understand and Meet Students’ Needs – Jun 25
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB)
June 25, 2020 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT Student homelessness and food insecurity was already a growing crisis before coronavirus, but the pandemic is making the situation even worse. The 2019...
Webinar: Engaging Online: Promising Practices in E-Service Learning and Digital Civic Engagement – Jul 16
Campus Compact
In the context of service-learning and/or internship programs during the COVID-19 era (and beyond), what does it mean to support participation and voice amongst community partners? How can global...
PSU research center helps launch six faculty research projects addressing homelessness
Portland State University
Portland State University’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative will help launch six research studies this spring that address homelessness as part of its faculty grant program. The...
Freedom Summer 2020 – Learn community organizing while getting out the vote! – Jul 6
UC Berkley Public Service Center
Learn how you can join a nationwide movement to get out the vote! FINAL INFO SESSIONS: Tuesday, June 23, 11:00 – 11:30 Register here Friday, June 26, 10:00 – 10:30 Register here...
Camp Compact 2020—A Virtual Summer Academy
Indiana Campus Compact
Indiana Campus Compact presents: Camp Compact 2020—A Virtual Summer Academy We have something for everyone, from single-session webinars to multi-week virtual boot camps! We are confident that you...
Webinar: Focus on Justice: Centering Incarcerated People in Theater – Jun 23
The Pulitzer Center
From the midst of a pandemic where Black people are dying at much higher rates than the rest of the population into a moment of national uprising against systemic racism in America, Pulitzer Center...
Twitter Chat: Voting As a Change Agent: What Can Voting Do? – Jun 25
Campus Election Engagement Project
Join @campuselect on Thursday, June 25 8:00PM ET/7:00 PM CT for Your Voice Matters Twitter Chat. Topic: Voting As a Change Agent: What Can Voting Do? Here at the Campus Election Engagement Project...
University Presidents’ Commitment to Full Student Voter Participation
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Higher education leaders have a responsibility to prepare students to become responsible and engaged participants in the country’s democracy, and that includes exercising their right to register...
Webinar: Virtual Democratic Engagement – Jul 14
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
As we prepare for a fall semester with social distancing and remote and hybrid learning, come learn about programs, strategies, and tactics to take your democratic engagement virtual. Join the ALL IN...
Become a National Voter Registration Day Campus Partner
National Voter Registration Day
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. We support the efforts of NVRD, an annual nonpartisan civic holiday, and...
Maximize your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (online and offline) – Jul 1, 8
CharityHowTo
Join us on this nonprofit webinar and learn strategies and tactics to tap into your existing and potential networks, online and offline, to increase awareness and encourage fundraising for your...
Reskilling and Changing Careers in the Midst of COVID-19 – Jun 24
Strada Education Network
Wednesday, June 24, 2-3 EDT Amid the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, including what comes next and what jobs still will be available in the new economy, many Americans are reconsidering their...
Democratic Engagement
Freedom Summer 2020 – Learn community organizing while getting out the vote! – Jul 6
UC Berkley Public Service Center
Learn how you can join a nationwide movement to get out the vote! FINAL INFO SESSIONS: Tuesday, June 23, 11:00 – 11:30 Register here Friday, June 26, 10:00 – 10:30 Register here...
Twitter Chat: Voting As a Change Agent: What Can Voting Do? – Jun 25
Campus Election Engagement Project
Join @campuselect on Thursday, June 25 8:00PM ET/7:00 PM CT for Your Voice Matters Twitter Chat. Topic: Voting As a Change Agent: What Can Voting Do? Here at the Campus Election Engagement Project...
Coming Soon: New ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Website
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Releasing this summer, ALL IN is launching a rebranded and retooled website () as a one-stop-shop for campuses and their students to navigate the voting process powered by BallotReady’s Civic...
Voter ID Support for College Students through VoteRiders
VoteRiders
VoteRiders assist students in obtaining an acceptable form of identification to take to the polls or when voting by mail: If you live in a state that has a Voter ID law, you can send our state Voter...
Virtual Voter Engagement Toolkit
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
As colleges and universities prepare for on-campus and virtual learning, the ALL IN team has compiled a list of resources to help students and faculty plan voter engagement activities in light of...
University Presidents’ Commitment to Full Student Voter Participation
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Higher education leaders have a responsibility to prepare students to become responsible and engaged participants in the country’s democracy, and that includes exercising their right to register...
Webinar: Virtual Democratic Engagement – Jul 14
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
As we prepare for a fall semester with social distancing and remote and hybrid learning, come learn about programs, strategies, and tactics to take your democratic engagement virtual. Join the ALL IN...
Become a National Voter Registration Day Campus Partner
National Voter Registration Day
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. We support the efforts of NVRD, an annual nonpartisan civic holiday, and...
K-16 Partnerships
ecoTech™ Grants – Jul 15
Captain Planet Foundation
Captain Planet Foundation Invites Applications for ecoTech™ Grants The Captain Planet Foundation was established as a corporate foundation to support youth-led efforts inspired by the show...
Educator-Led Initiatives Focused on Emerging Student Needs – Jul 15
NEA Foundation
NEA Foundation Welcomes Applications for Educator-Led Initiatives Focused on Emerging Student Needs Established in 1969, the NEA Foundation serves as a laboratory of learning, offering funding and...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Engaging Online: Promising Practices in E-Service Learning and Digital Civic Engagement – Jul 16
Campus Compact
In the context of service-learning and/or internship programs during the COVID-19 era (and beyond), what does it mean to support participation and voice amongst community partners? How can global...
Metropolitan Universities Journal Highlights Race and Equity Work
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The issues of racism and injustice are ingrained in organizations and systems; institutions of higher education are not immune to their perils. With thirty years of archived journal issues and...
PSU research center helps launch six faculty research projects addressing homelessness
Portland State University
Portland State University’s Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative will help launch six research studies this spring that address homelessness as part of its faculty grant program. The...
Camp Compact 2020—A Virtual Summer Academy
Indiana Campus Compact
Indiana Campus Compact presents: Camp Compact 2020—A Virtual Summer Academy We have something for everyone, from single-session webinars to multi-week virtual boot camps! We are confident that you...
Virtual Voter Engagement Toolkit
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
As colleges and universities prepare for on-campus and virtual learning, the ALL IN team has compiled a list of resources to help students and faculty plan voter engagement activities in light of...
Become a National Voter Registration Day Campus Partner
National Voter Registration Day
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. We support the efforts of NVRD, an annual nonpartisan civic holiday, and...
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