The week of
September 14, 2021
Other Local Events and Workshops
What is the Role of Main Streets in Mental Health? – Sep 22
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
What is the role of Main Streets in mental health? To answer this question, Mindy Thompson Fullilove used the “stroll and scroll method” and over 11 years visited Main Streets in 178...
Celebrate Constitution Day Online – Sep 17
National Constitution Center
Register now to join the National Constitution Center and learners from around the country on September 17 for free, live programs. Public Preamble Reading and Kids Town Hall (11:00 AM) Join us to...
Constitution Day at the National Constitution Center – Sep 17
National Constitution Center
On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the most influential document in American history, the Constitution. Every year, the National Constitution Center commemorates this historic day by...
Hopeworks Camden Fall Code Day – Oct 23
Hopeworks Camden
Come to Hopeworks 5th annual Code Day to learn for free from industry experts about front end web development, careers and so much more! Workshops include front end web development, HTML, Javascript,...
Inquirer LIVE: Future of Work – Sep 15
Inquirer LIVE
Tested with a public health emergency and economic tumult, Philadelphia has endured 18 months – and counting – of upheaval since authorities declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. In this special...
CEA Learning Series: Goal Setting – Oct 20
Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) is about inspiring local community change through training and skills development. Learn how to set the right goals for guiding your work. Date and Time: Wednesday,...
Penn Museum’s Teacher Talk Series: Fall 2021 – Sep 23
Penn Museum
Relax, have a drink, and learn within a supportive community of educators! The Teacher Talk Series is designed to help you de-stress and relax after a long day of virtual teaching and/or...
Teacher Professional Development: Preview of NEW Virtual Passport Day Series, Penn Museum – Sep 18
Penn Museum
Are you thinking about ways to plan fun virtual adventures for your learners this year? Let the Penn Museum do the planning with our 2021-2022 Virtual Passport Days Series! Each Virtual Passport...
Teacher Workshop: Water, Wind, Breath: Southwest Native Art in Community, Barnes – Oct 2
Barnes Foundation
This online workshop will prepare teachers for visits and discussions about the spring exhibition Water, Wind, Breath: Southwest Native Art in Community, opening February 20, 2022. Educators will...
Making Stories Visible: A Celebration of Writing and Literacy – Oct 16 & 17
Philadelphia Writing Project
For 20 years, the Philadelphia Writing Project has convened A Celebration of Writing and Literacy, an annual conference presented by and for Philadelphia educators. Join local educators online for...
Women of Faith and Hope 25th Annual Conference (Virtual) – Oct 9
Women of Faith and Hope Inc
Women of Faith and Hope, Inc. will have our 5th Annual conference Virtual on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 9:00 Am – 1:30 PM, Faith, Hope and Celebration: Living through the Pandemic and Breast...
2021 PACIE Virtual Conference: Global Inclusivity, Justice, and Sustainability – From PA, In PA – Oct 11
Pennsylvania Council for International Education
The PA Council for International Education (PACIE) 2021 Conference is Virtual and will convene on October 11 with featured speakers followed by deliberate dialogue. Speakers include Giselle...
New Resources
COVID Relief Training Program – apps due Sep 30
Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport
THE COVID RELIEF TRAINING PROGRAM: At The Center for Healing and Justice through Sport (CHJS) we believe that if done correctly sport has the power to change the world. We know that COVID has forced...
2021-2022 Constitution 101 Class Schedule for School Classrooms, National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center is now connecting LIVE to classrooms! Part lecture and part lively conversation, weekly Constitution 101 classes are accessible to the public so that students,...
Resources for Constitution Day, Sep 17
National Constitution Center
Join us at the museum for FREE Admission on September 17, plus our great education programs and iconic exhibits! Explore our online educational resources, including our Constitutional Convention...
New Report: Informed and Empowered: Girls With Options program on family planning for Black and Hispanic female teens
Children First
Under the direction of Dr. Tawanna Jones Morrison of , Girls With Options worked with Black girls to develop a sex ed curriculum, had Black women teach it to Black and Hispanic students, and...
Podcast: Iron Sharpens Iron
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
Introducing Iron Sharpens Iron – the podcast! Our friends Leon Robinson and De’Wayne Drummond are Philly community organizers on a mission to empower grassroots organizers with the skills...
How Compliance Affects Grantseeking
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Grants present an opportunity for foundations and nonprofits to drive positive change. Yet, it’s often overlooked that many states consider grant applications to be a form of charitable...
Podcast: Reconnecting Youth to Education
Strada Education Network
Strada Director of Research Nichole Torpey-Saboe is the featured guest on the latest episode of “Talent Talks,” a podcast where human resources veteran Rick Maher talks with thought...
Podcast: The Key with Inside Higher Ed: Teaching and Learning in (Another) Fluid Fall
Inside Higher Ed
Most of us had hoped for a lot more stability this fall, but here we are. For those of you involved in teaching and learning at your colleges and universities, that means continuing to live in that...
Back-to-School with Resources Created by Teachers, for Teachers!
Pulitzer Center
This back-to-school season, explore innovative units by our spring 2021 Teacher Fellows! This inspiring group of educators teaching grades 4–12 designed and implemented original units that make...
PHL City IDs Available at Pop-up Sites
City of Philadelphia
The PHL City ID provides a secure and affordable photo identification card for anyone living in Philadelphia, age 13 and older. The card helps create a more welcoming Philadelphia that embraces...
Fall After-School Programs, Phila.
City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families
Out-of-School Time (OST) is the time that a child or youth spends in after school programming. Research shows that children in OST programs are more likely to enjoy learning, attend school, and be...
26th Amendment Resources from JMU
James Madison University
Fifty years ago, the 26th Amendment to the United States Constitution took effect, lowering the universal voting age in the United States from 21 years to 18 years. Millions of young Americans were...
Partnerships Classifieds
Post Grad Service Fair Seeks Programs – Nov 15
Villanova University
Villanova will be hosting its annual post grad service fair on November 15, 2021. The fair is from 5:00-7:00 pm in the Villanova Room with set up and dinner between 3:30-4:30 pm. As of right now...
Seeking New Partners: Achieve College Education
Achieve College Education (ACE)
Seeking New Partners! Does your organization support working adults who want to get a college degree? If so, you should partner with Achieve College Education (ACE), a program managed by the...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Save the Date: 33rd Annual National Service-Learning Conference – Apr 20-22 & 27
National Youth Leadership Council
We will gather together in person for the first time in two years as a conference community. We stand together to address the pandemic, natural disasters, and other crises that challenge our...
Grant Opportunities
Small Grants for Grassroots Orgs – Oct 1
Clif Family Foundation
Clif Family Foundation Invites Applications for Small Grants The Clif Family Foundation was established in 2006 to support grassroots groups that have inspiring ideas and limited funds. To that end,...
Projects to Defend Basic Freedoms – Oct 6
Herb Block Foundation
Herb Block Foundation Invites LOIs for Projects to Defend Basic Freedoms When Herb Block died in October 2001, he left $50 million with instructions to create a foundation to encourage the art of...
Youth Applied Conservation Grants – Oct 1
Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation
Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation Invites Applications for Youth, Applied Conservation Grants The Papoose Conservation Wildlife Foundation is focused on both wildlife science and...
Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan – Oct 1
Pennsylvania Humanities Council
Pennsylvania Humanities Council Welcomes Applications for PA SHARP Grants The Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) is welcoming applications for PA SHARP, a $ million humanities recovery and growth...
Impact Fund Offers Support for Litigation to Advance Social Justice – Oct 5
Impact Fund
The Impact Fund provides grants to advance social justice in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice, and poverty law. To that end, grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to...
PA SHARP: Recovery and Growth Grants – Oct 1
Pennsylvania Humanities Council
The Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) is welcoming applications for PA SHARP, a $ million humanities recovery and growth program. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, PHC and other...
Round 2 of the Neighborhood Equitable Recovery Fund – Oct 1
Bread & Roses Community Fund
Is your nonprofit organization serving vulnerable Philadelphians during the COVID-19 pandemic? We may be able to assist you! Nonprofit organizations have long played a critical role in maintaining...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Seasonal Weekend Ride Support (Part-Time), Bicycle Coalition – Sep 20
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
The Bicycle Coalition is looking for a Seasonal Weekend Ride Support Person for the Better Bike Share Partnership fall events. The position is for rides on weekends (mostly Saturdays, with a few...
Pre-College Success Manager, TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP
TeenSHARP is a college access and leadership development nonprofit founded in 2009. We prepare Black, Latino, and low-income students to attend, thrive at, and graduate (with little or no debt) from...
Chief of Organizing, Advocacy & Learning, CEEP
Campus Election Engagement Project
Founded in 2008, Campus Election Engagement Project (Campus Elect) is a national nonpartisan 501 c 3 organization whose mission is to increase youth civic power and youth voting, giving emphasis to...
Chief of Media, Marketing & Communications, CEEP
Campus Election Engagement Project
Founded in 2008, Campus Election Engagement Project (Campus Elect) is a national nonpartisan 501 c 3 organization whose mission is to increase youth civic power and youth voting, giving emphasis to...
Chief of Donor Engagement, CEEP
Campus Election Engagement Project
Founded in 2008, Campus Election Engagement Project (Campus Elect) is a national nonpartisan 501 c 3 organization whose mission is to increase youth civic power and youth voting, giving emphasis to...
High School Learning Extension Program Instructor (Part-Time), KIPP
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy is looking to hire 6 part-time Learning Extension Instructors to provide students with tutoring (math), in-class assistance, and after-school enrichment programming....
Chess Coordinator, ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships
After School Activities Partnerships
ASAP is searching for a Chess Coordinator, who will work alongside the Director of Chess Programs to support the expansion of ASAP Chess and provide more opportunities for young leaders to be engaged...
Administrative Assistant, Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact, WCU – Sep 23
West Chester University
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, seeks to...
Miscellaneous
Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant – Oct 1
Herb Society of America
Herb Society of America Welcomes Applications for Herb Garden Grant The Herb Society of America welcomes applications from grade 3-6 teachers for its 2022 Donald Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant....
CCNYPA Releases Americorps VISTA Host Site Application for 2022-23 – Nov 19
Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania
In partnership with AmeriCorps, Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania (CCNYPA) is pleased to announce the release of the Host Site Application for our AmeriCorps VISTA projects for the...
Webinar: What’s Next for Philanthropy – A Look Ahead at Emerging Trends – Sep 16
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR)
Join SSIR Live! for our latest complimentary webinar, where we will explore the evolving future of philanthropy. In this live program, expert speakers Alandra Washington, Jennifer Holk, Gabriel...
Campus Vote Project T-Shirt Design Contest – Sep 25
Campus Vote Project
Are you passionate about democracy, civic engagement, and voting? Do you also love to get creative? Are you a member of the Student Voting Network? (All students are invited to join the Student...
Fels Lab 2021-2022: Capstone Projects for MPA Students – Sep 30
University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government
Nonprofit and government organizations are invited to submit project proposals for specific strategic tasks (, program development or evaluation, policy research, advancement, etc) that could be...
Webinar: Being Our Future Best: Designing Effective Teaching and Significant Learning – Sep 28
Stylus Publishing
Join authors, Zala Fashant, Linda Russell, and Karen LaPlant for this informative, future look at the Cycle of Course Design as a process for designing future dual-delivery courses to better respond...
CCNYPA’s Fall 2021 Communities of Practice (CoP) – Sep 29
Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania
***Deadline Extended to September 29, 2021*** Campus Compact of New York and Pennsylvania (CCNYPA) is pleased to announce three new Communities of Practice this Fall beginning in October. Be sure to...
Impact Awards, Campus Compact – Sept 30 – Deadline Extended
Campus Compact
**Deadline Extended to September 30*** Campus Compact is now accepting applications for our Impact Awards, recognizing faculty, community engagement professionals, and academic institutions for their...
College Success Network
Free Webinar: The Key Steps to Successful College Readiness – Aug 18
Foundations Inc
Join us for an informative webinar with Dr. Stephen Jones, a long time PHENND Update reader. Dr. Jones will provide key strategies that support college bound students to succeed. This webinar...
Faculty Updates
New Article: Decreasing Structural Racism in Higher Education
Inside Higher Ed
At least two features must be reconsidered: remediation and the lack of credit transfer from associate to bachelor’s degree programs, argues Alexandra W. Logue. Racism doesn’t only occur in the...
Impact Awards, Campus Compact – Sept 30 – Deadline Extended
Campus Compact
**Deadline Extended to September 30*** Campus Compact is now accepting applications for our Impact Awards, recognizing faculty, community engagement professionals, and academic institutions for their...
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