November 9, 2021

Other Local Events and Workshops

Octavius Catto Scholarship Information Session – Nov 16

Community College of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia is now recruiting eligible students to attend college debt-free this coming spring and fall through the Octavius Catto Scholarship. In addition to receiving funding...

Webinar: PA School Funding From a Student Perspective – Nov 9

PA Schools Work

Join a number of PA Schools Work partners for a webinar Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 PM as they amplify the voices and experiences of a panel of Pennsylvania students who will talk about their...

Virtual Event: Veterans Health & Wellness Day – Nov 11

Congressman Dwight Evans

Veterans Health & Wellness Day, open to all veterans, their families and caregivers who are interested in learning more about wellness. This free virtual event is open to all veterans, their...

Vaccine Information Champion Training – Nov 17, Dec 1 & 15

Philly Counts

The Philly Counts team will be hosting bi-weekly Vaccine Information Champion (VIC) Trainings. This 90-minute, in-depth training to become a Vaccine Champion, a trusted messenger equipped with the...

Web Based Info Meeting: Philadelphia CDC Tax Credit Program – Nov 15

City of Philadelphia

The Philadelphia CDC Tax Credit program will be accepting new applications in January 2022. The Commerce and Revenue Departments will be hosting a web based meeting on November 15th at 1:00 pm to...

PHEAA/PA Forward Webinar: Covering the Gap: Pieces of the Puzzle to Help Pay Your Education Bill – Nov 11,16 & 30

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

Understanding education balances can be confusing. Whether you’re trying to address the costs or beginning to plan for higher education, this review is for you. Join Linda Pacewicz and Daniel...

PHEAA/PA Forward Webinar: Understanding the Offer Letter and Balances – Nov 9,18 & 23

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

The “Offer Letters” or “Financing Plans” that you receive provide an idea of the costs associated with attending a postsecondary institution and can be confusing because each school formats...

Virtual Workshop: Peer support: How to connect to teachers outside of your school – Nov 11

Teacher Education Alliance

Conversations with peers make it all easier – or at least help us through the harder moments. In this workshop led by Swarthmore College, teachers will be introduced to colleagues who engage...

Film Festival: Day of Cinema for the Climate – Nov 20

Drexel University

Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences are proud to support our first-ever student organized and run Film Festival! One day only, Saturday, November 20, the Cinema for the Climate at...

Virtual Event: Taking Aim at Automation: Building Tech Skills for the Jobs of the Future – Nov 30

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Taking Aim at Automation: Building Tech Skills for the Jobs of the Future, taking place virtually on November 30th from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, will convene local leaders to discuss the importance of...

PA Invention Convention – Jan 15

PA Invention Convention

The PA Invention Convention registration is now open. Creativity, critical thinking, innovation, teamwork, and communication skills are recognized as the skills that prepare students for increasingly...

Building Towards a Just Future, PA IPL 2021 Annual Conference – Nov 14

Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light

We would like to invite you to join Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light (PA IPL) for Building Towards a Just Future, the PA IPL 2021 Annual Conference, this November. This year we will have a...

New Resources

New Report: Findings from the 2021 Veteran Civic Health Index

The Mission Continues

In 2021, National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC) revived the Veteran Civic Health Index (VCHI) through a partnership with The Mission Continues and Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America...

New Report: The New Anchors: Corporate Engagement with Lower-Income Communities in Smaller Cities

MARGA Inc.

Anchor institutions are large or otherwise influential organizations that participate in community engagement activities and have relatively deep roots in (are unlikely to move from) their...

New Book: Strategic Community Partnerships, Philanthropy, and Nongovernmental Organization

Edward Elgar Publishing

This important book focuses on particular aspects of the development and implementation of community partnerships based in – and focused – on neighborhoods, municipalities, and regions....

How a Group of Black Doctors Got Philadelphia Vaccinated

Bloomberg Equality + CityLab

Earlier this year, Philadelphia’s partnership with the student-led group Philly Fighting COVID Inc. abandoned testing sites in Black neighborhoods. It seemed like the latest affront in a long...

How to Set College Students Up for Success after Graduation

Strada Education Network

As a university president, Strada’s Ruth Watkins focused on degree completion. But now she, like hundreds of other higher education leaders, is coming to understand it isn’t enough....

Virtual Journalist Visit Opportunities for Native American Heritage Month

Pulitzer Center

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we are featuring several journalists who have reported on relevant topics, and who would love to visit your classroom! The Pulitzer Center offers...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Call for Proposals: The Role of Higher Education in Nurturing Sustainable Communities – Dec 17

Albion College

The Role of Higher Education in Nurturing Sustainable Communities, June 6 – 8, 2022. Colleges and universities play important roles in developing both the leaders of tomorrow and the communities in...

Call for Proposals: 2022 National Service Training – Dec 31

America's Service Commissions

America’s Service Commissions, in partnership with state service commissions, is pleased to release a Call for Proposals for the 2022 National Service Training regional events. Interested...

Grant Opportunities

PHLConnectED Caregiver Digital Literacy Grants – Dec 6

The Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia

A new grant round for PHLConnectED to support digital literacy needs has been announced. PHLConnectED – in partnership with the Digital Literacy Alliance (DLA) – is launching a grant cycle...

Seeking Proposals: Career Exploration Program for High School Students – Nov 22

City of Philadelphia Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity

A core component of improving economic mobility for our fellow Philadelphians is ensuring that students are adequately prepared for college and careers. To advance those efforts, CEO is seeking...

Continuum of Care Program – Nov 16

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Continuum of Care Program seeks to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. This program supports efforts...

Kensington Community Resilience Fund – Nov 15

Bread & Roses Community Fund

The Kensington Community Resilience Fund (KCR Fund) answers community need through grants that will advance three key pillars: community empowerment, neighborhood investment, and economic...

SeedMoney Garden Grants – Nov 12

SeedMoney

SeedMoney offers grants and crowdfunding opportunities to a wide range of nonprofit organizations across the country and around the world interested in starting or sustaining a food garden project....

New Allowance Grants Opportunity for 4th-6th Graders – Dec 1

Youth Service America

Does your network include 4th – 6th graders (or their parents/guardians) with a great idea that could help others with a little extra funding? Hillshire Farm® SNACKED! brand wants to fuel...

PODER en SALUD: Youth as Solutions – Nov 28

National Youth Leadership Council

We are excited to announce the launch of PODER en SALUD: Youth as Solutions! This program will increase access to accurate and timely COVID-19 prevention and vaccine information by Latinx youth for...

Submit Letter of Inquiry: IMPACT100 Core Mission Grants – Dec 8

Impact100 Philadelphia

Nonprofit organizations located and serving beneficiaries in the five-county Philadelphia region are invited to apply for one of Impact100’s $100,000 core mission grants. Our process starts with an...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Admissions Coordinator IT Workforce, Tech Impact

Tech Impact

Be a part of a fast-paced, growing team that provides a solid work-life balance helping our nonprofit clients with Managed IT Services & Consulting and helping our students to grow their...

Events & Partnership Development (Coordinator), Nat’l Diversity Council

National Diversity Council

This position is responsible for the administration and coordination of the following major categories of internal operations and organizational activities for the Pennsylvania Diversity Council,...

Canvass Organizer, Philly Counts

Urban Affairs Coalition

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), through its newly-created Division of COVID-19 Containment, is responsible for monitoring COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 exposure within Philadelphia and...

Driver, MANNA

MANNA

MANNA is a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia providing nutrition services to improve health for people with serious illnesses who need nourishment to heal. By providing medically tailored meals...

Medication Administration Instructor (Part-Time), Temple Univ. Harrisburg

Temple University Harrisburg

The Part Time Medication Administration Instructor will primarily support the Medication Administration Train-the-Trainer Face to Face classes. Under general supervision, this instructor will teach...

A/V Support Specialist (Part-Time), Temple Univ. Harrisburg

Temple University Harrisburg

The Part-Time Technical Support Specialist works on site at our Harrisburg campus and is responsible for supporting Temple University Harrisburg computer systems, maintaining daily operations of...

Grant Administrator, Temple Univ. Harrisburg

Temple University Harrisburg

This full-time position is part of a dynamic finance team managing externally funded projects of Temple University Harrisburg Campus. In this role, the incumbent prepares, reviews, and maintains...

Director, Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center, Community College of Philadelphia

Community College of Philadelphia

The Director, Women’s Outreach and Advocacy Center provides leadership and advocacy in the development of programs, services, and research that addresses the needs, interests, and concerns of women...

Meeting Team Lead, Phila. School Television

School District of Philadelphia

Philadelphia School Television (PSTV) is looking to hire a Meeting Team Lead to assist with our School Board Meetings. We are seeking an individual with cablecast experience as well as great...

Teaching Artists, Phila. School Television

School District of Philadelphia

Philadelphia School Television (PSTV) is seeking experienced teaching artists to work with our students and share your expertise. You would design, and deliver your “approved” workshop...

Vice President, College Access Programs

Philadelphia Futures

Philadelphia Futures’ mission is to support low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities necessary for admission to and success in college. Our...

Adult Education Services Associate (Full-Time), City of Phila.

City of Philadelphia

The Adult Education Services Associate will be a key member of a small closely-knit team that will work in collaboration with public and private partners throughout the city to make a lasting...

Program Coordinator, Non-Profit Leadership, UPenn

University of Pennsylvania

The School of Social Policy & Practice seeks a professional higher education program coordinator to join the Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) Master’s Degree Program at the School of Social...

Program Coordinator, Training & Capacity Building, PHMC

Public Health Management Corporation

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees have received the first Covid-19 vaccination dose by the first day of...

Advocacy Institute Alumni Network Coordinator, PHMC

Public Health Management Corporation

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees have received the first Covid-19 vaccination dose by the first day of...

Advocacy Institute Coordinator, PHMC

Public Health Management Corporation

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees have received the first Covid-19 vaccination dose by the first day of...

Associate Director, Civic House – Nov 21

University of Pennsylvania

Civic House, at the University of Pennsylvania, has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director to join our staff. The Associate Director will assist in creating social justice educational...

Miscellaneous

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity – Nov 29

Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH)

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Health Equity presented by Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (RWJF-CCPH Award) will highlight the power and potential of community-campus...

Virtual Event: Leveraging Near-Peer Mentors to Build Your Post-Secondary Planning Capacity – Nov 17

Let's Get Ready

We know it’s been a challenging year and a half… especially in the world of education. Let’s Get Ready (LGR) is here to help! We will discuss the ways in which LGR can aid your students and...

Webinar: Neighborhood Democracy: Building Anchor Partnerships between Colleges and Their Local Communities – Nov 10

Stylus Publishing

Richard Guarasci, author of the forthcoming book, Neighborhood Democracy, will be discussing the critical role of higher education in supporting and sustaining an equitable and vibrant American...

Request For Proposals for Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT) Workshops – Nov 29

The School District of Philadelphia

The School District of Philadelphia and the Office of Family and Community Engagement are excited to announce the release of our Request For Proposals for Family Academy: Courses and Training (FACT)...

Webinar: Establishing a fund for anchor institutions and national work initiative: pursuing just and equitable communities in light of COVID-19 – Dec 13

Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) has been circulating a policy brief calling for a Fund for Anchor Institutions and a Work Initiative, both of which would create greater alignment between...

Webinar: The End of Family Homelessness? Evidence and Analysis for Stronger Policy – Nov 10

The American Academy of Political & Social Science

Contemporary research helps us understand the dynamic nature of homelessness, how it affects individuals and families, how it is shaped by (and shapes) socio-demographic inequality in America, and...

Nominations Open: 2022 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards – Nov 24

Social Innovations Journal institute and Lab

The 2022 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards celebrates Greater Philadelphia Social Innovators. We are driven by the belief that the potential for good ideas to inspire more good ideas...

Business on Board, Leadership Development for Nonprofits

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

Business on Board is Philadelphia’s only leadership development program that trains professionals in nonprofit board service and matches them with arts + culture nonprofits to serve as board...

2022 Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women – Dec 10

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

The Paradigm Scholarship for Working Women is a merit-based scholarship that is awarded annually to professionals who are striving to complete their undergraduate degrees while working full-time at...

Webinar: Exploring the Five Characteristics of University-Assisted Community Schools – Nov 12

Binghamton University

Please join the Netter Center UACS Regional Training Center at Binghamton University for our next virtual community of practice event: Exploring the Five Characteristics of University-Assisted...

Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshop – Nov 15

Philadelphia Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the Community College of Allegheny (CCAC) are partnering to offer a virtual FAFSA Completion Workshop on Monday, November 15, 5:00 PM,...

Racism and the Economy: Focus on Financial Services – Nov 16

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

We want to invite you to join us on November 16, from 12 to 2:00 ET, for Racism and the Economy: Focus on Financial Services. This is the next event in our virtual series, which examines the impact...

Webinar: Building Ethical and Collaborative Relationships with Community Partners – Dec 9

Campus Compact

Building Ethical and Collaborative Relationships with Community Partners: A Focus on White Saviorism, how it Shows up in Community Engagement and how to Address It In this webinar we will discuss...

Sustainability

Film Festival: Day of Cinema for the Climate – Nov 20

Drexel University

Call for Proposals: The Role of Higher Education in Nurturing Sustainable Communities – Dec 17

Albion College

Faculty Updates

Webinar: Neighborhood Democracy: Building Anchor Partnerships between Colleges and Their Local Communities – Nov 10

Stylus Publishing

Richard Guarasci, author of the forthcoming book, Neighborhood Democracy, will be discussing the critical role of higher education in supporting and sustaining an equitable and vibrant American...

New Book: Strategic Community Partnerships, Philanthropy, and Nongovernmental Organization

Edward Elgar Publishing

This important book focuses on particular aspects of the development and implementation of community partnerships based in – and focused – on neighborhoods, municipalities, and regions....

Webinar: Establishing a fund for anchor institutions and national work initiative: pursuing just and equitable communities in light of COVID-19 – Dec 13

Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities

The Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF) has been circulating a policy brief calling for a Fund for Anchor Institutions and a Work Initiative, both of which would create greater alignment between...

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