The week of
November 23, 2021
PHENND Events/Activities
Meeting the Moment: University-School Partnerships to Address Pandemic Challenges – Jan 24
PHENND
This webinar is presented as a part of Penn’s MLK Symposium on Social Change, is sponsored by PHENND, the Netter Center for Community Partnerships and the African-American Resource Center. It...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Webinar for Educators: Understanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Dec 15
Philadelphia Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Join us as we provide an overview of the PSLF program. As the sole servicer for PSLF, we will review the eligibility requirements and the application process. We will also discuss the PSLF Help Tool...
PA Forward Student Loan Program Webinar Events – Dec 7,9,14,16
Philadelphia Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be providing a variety of webinars, including an overview of how to apply for all types of financial aid,...
Re-entry, Resetting & Redemption Symposium – Jan 27
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
We are pleased to share about the “The Re-entry, Resetting & Redemption Symposium” taking place on January 27, 2022, 6:00 PM at Widener University! Safe Corridors is proud to create and bring...
Webinar: How Race and Social Inequities Influence Healthy People’s Paid Participation in FDA-Required Clinical Trials – Dec 7
University of Pennsylvania
This event is part of the 2021-2022 Lecture Series on Race and Regulation, organized by the Penn Program on Regulation and co-sponsored by the Penn Law Office of Equity and Inclusion....
Virtual Event: Exploring the Anchor Economy – Dec 14
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is pleased to invite you to Exploring the Anchor Economy, a virtual event exploring the impacts of higher education and healthcare on local and regional...
CEA Learning Series: Building Coalitions – Dec 15
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 engage the right people and resources around a shared goal. Date and...
Equity in Philanthropy: Abolition, Reform, Expansion – Jan 11
La Salle Nonprofit Center
We are excited to bring you this special program, which will explore the past, present, and future of the philanthropic ecosystem and the threads of inequities that continue to plague it. This series...
New Resources
Community Resource Corps Program to Help Connect Residents to High Priority Resources
Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service (MOCEVS) today announced the launch of its Community Resource Corps (CRC) AmeriCorps Program. The CRC will engage community leaders as...
New Study Finds Families Use Cash Benefits to Help Children
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
Washington State University sociologist Mariana Amorim discusses her new study that finds that lower-income parents are more likely to spend from cash benefits on essentials for their children. The...
CUMU Huddles Set to Launch
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Relationship building is fundamental to the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) mission. As we transition to more in-person and hybrid programming, CUMU is excited to announce...
New Article: Democratizing Data With an Equity Lens
Inside Higher Ed
By sharing the right data, higher ed leaders can use the collective expertise on their campus to identify and dislodge barriers to student success and advance equitable outcomes. Over the past year,...
New Article: To Attract More Students to STEM Fields in College, Advocates Urge Starting in Sixth Grade
The Hechinger Report
Starting after his freshman year of high school, Amiri McKinnon packed his bags every summer and left his family home in Los Angeles for a five-week stay at the University of California, Los Angeles....
New Article: Reimagining Community Engagement for a Post-COVID World
Inside Higher Ed
Higher education was forced to face the uncertainties of the pandemic’s wrath in 2020. For many academics, that meant rethinking their approaches to teaching and learning, as well as how key campus...
New Report: Barriers to Reemployment During the COVID-19 Recovery: Survey Results
Philadelphia Works
Early during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress and the federal government greatly expanded the social safety net by increasing weekly unemployment benefit amounts, extending the benefit period, and...
The 1619 Project Education Portal
Pulitzer Center
The Pulitzer Center has launched , a new web portal where educators can find a library of curricular resources, snapshots of student work, and reflections from educators implementing 1619 materials...
City of Phila. Open Data Dashboard
City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation & Technology
In 2020, the City conducted a survey for feedback on the open data program. Users indicated wanting an easier way to track new data releases, as well as be able to see when a previously released...
Girls Who Code Club Programs and Resources
Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code (GWC) is an international nonprofit offering free and flexible coding resources for our community! When you sign up to start a GWC Club, you’ll get access to everything you need...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Community Schools Fundamentals 2021 Conference Available on Demand – Dec 31
Children's Aid NCCS
Many thanks to all who helped make Community Schools Fundamentals 2021 a success! We continue to hear from many of you about how much was learned and the many connections made over those four days in...
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 conference at Albion College, June 6-8, 2022, Albion, Michigan, seeks to provide opportunities for faculty, administrators, students,...
Registration Now Open: AAC&U 2022 Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success – Feb 14
American Association of Colleges & Universities
Please join us for The American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) 2022 Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success! With the theme of “More Than Just Words,” this...
Grant Opportunities
Grassroots Social Justice Efforts – Dec 29
Peace Development Fund
Peace Development Fund Invites Applications for Grassroots Social Justice Efforts The Peace Development Fund was founded in 1981 on the belief that lasting change will come only when a large amount...
Youth Summer Programs in Math – Dec 15
American Mathematical Society
American Mathematical Society Invites Applications for Youth Summer Programs The American Mathematical Society works to advance research and connect the diverse global mathematical community through...
Strengthen Democratic Institutions – Dec 21
National Endowment for Democracy
National Endowment for Democracy Invites Applications to Strengthen Democratic Institutions The National Endowment for Democracy is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and...
Smart Kids Program – Dec 15
ALDI
ALDI Invites Applications for Smart Kids Program The ALDI grocery store chain is inviting applications for its ALDI Smart Kids program, which provides support to organizations working to address the...
Youth Running Programs – Dec 15
Saucony Run for Good Foundation
Saucony Run For Good Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Running Programs The Saucony Run For Good Foundation works to improve the lives of children by helping to prevent and reduce childhood...
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 children and provide them with...
2022 Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grant – Jan 21
Youth Service America
1 in 6 children in the United States live in households experiencing food insecurity in 2021. This is a problem that can be solved, and kids are a part of the solution! YSA and Sodexo Stop Hunger...
Grant for Model Education and Health Solutions
L.B. Research and Education Foundation
The Research and Education Foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. The Foundation provides grants ranging from $10,000 to $75,000 to organizations that address one...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Special Projects Manager, Read by 4th
Read by 4th
The Special Projects Manager will be responsible for a variety of initiatives that seek to engage communities and families around early literacy. Specifically, the Read by 4th campaign has developed...
Operations Coordinator, Read by 4th
Read by 4th
Position Summary: The Operations Coordinator provides critical administrative and operational support to the campaign. This includes managing our office space and supplies, interfacing with vendors,...
Equitable Engagement Director, City of Phila. – Dec 5
Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service (MOCEVS) is hiring an Equitable Engagement Director. The Equitable Engagement Director will provide strategic oversight and guidance for...
Metropolitan Universities Hiring Editorial Positions (Part-Time, Remote) – Dec 10
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Metropolitan Universities journal (MUJ) is The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities’s quarterly, open access journal targeted to higher education leaders and is hiring two editorial...
Coordinator, Community Outreach and External Affairs, School District of Phila. – Dec 19
School District of Philadelphia
The Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia is seeking applicants for a Coordinator of Community Outreach and External Affairs. The Coordinator participates in the facilitation...
Director, Work-Based Learning Strategies, Philadelphia Works
Philadelphia Works
Role Summary This position is responsible for the successful implementation of strategies related to apprenticeship, vocational training and upskilling, and Learning Management System (LMS) within...
Teach Online with the Civic Engagement Project (CEP) this Winter & Spring
Northwestern University
The Civic Education Project is now hiring exceptional Instructors for our Winter & Spring Online Leadership Intensive courses. Courses are offered in 6-week sessions, with weekly live online...
Program Coordinator, Phila. Robotics Coalition – Dec 3
Philadelphia Robotics Coalition
The Philadelphia Robotics Coalition seeks to hire a full-time Program Coordinator who will provide training and support to robotics coaches and teams, and to support the planning and execution of...
Programs & Member Services Coordinator, PACDC
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is the leading voice of equitable neighborhood revitalization in Philadelphia. As a membership association, PACDC fosters...
Administrative Associate (Part-Time), PACDC
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is the leading voice of equitable neighborhood revitalization in Philadelphia. As a membership association, PACDC fosters...
Associate – Finance, Development & Administration, Puentes de Salud
Puentes de Salud
Puentes de Salud is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) individual with strong administrative support skills to fill a new position that is instrumental to our continued growth. The position,...
2022-2024 FAO Schwarz Fellowship, The Clay Studio – Feb 10
The Clay Studio
As artists, advocates, and educators, The Clay Studio is committed to ensuring the space, support, and inspiration necessary for expression and mastery in the ceramic arts. We work in partnership...
USTRIVE PRISE Project Coordinator (Part-Time), Saint Joseph’s Univ.
Saint Joseph's University
The Project Coordinator would be responsible for coordinating the USTRIVE (Understanding STEM Teaching through Integrated Contexts in Everyday Life) project. They would report directly to the PRISE...
PRISE Program Manager (Part-Time), Saint Joseph’s Univ.
Saint Joseph's University
The Program Manager would be responsible for oversight and coordination of all projects and day to day operations of the Philadelphia Regional Institute for STEM Educators (PRISE). Working with the...
Mental Wellness Case Worker, PYM – Dec 6
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Overview of the Mental Wellness Case Worker: The primary mission of the Mental Wellness Case Worker is to ensure there is reliable guidance, consultation, and intervention available to monthly...
Aging Support Coordinator, PYM – Dec 6
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Position Summary: The Aging Support Coordinator is a licensed Social Worker who supports the Yearly Meeting and monthly meetings in our care for Friends who are aging. The approach nurtures...
Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator, PYM – Dec 6
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
Position Summary: The Inclusion and Belonging Coordinator plays three interconnected roles. The coordinator supports young adult Friends engagement, creating and maintaining a multitude of paths of...
2021-22 Young Quakers Community Athletics Track & Field Coach
Netter Center for Community Partnerships
Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA) is a partnership between the University of Pennsylvania’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships and Penn Athletics. YQCA creates mutually beneficial...
2021-2022 University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Sports Instructor
Netter Center for Community Partnerships
The University of Pennsylvania’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships University-Assisted Community Schools programming (UACS), creates mutually beneficial partnerships between community...
2021-22 YQCA Boys Lacrosse Coach
Netter Center for Community Partnerships
Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA) is a partnership between the University of Pennsylvania’s Netter Center for Community Partnerships and Penn Athletics. YQCA creates mutually beneficial...
Miscellaneous
Apply to Join the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission – Dec 22
City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability
In 2019, City Council of Philadelphia passed legislation creating an Environmental Justice Commission. This Commission will provide recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and City agencies to...
Virtual Grant Writing Certificate Program – Jan 11
Temple University Harrisburg
Discover how and where to look for potential funders who are a good match for your organization. The Grant Writing Certificate Program is beneficial for anyone who is interested in grant writing but...
Learning & Sharing Virtual Series – Dec 1 & 6
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
This CUMU members-only program focuses on critical dialogue with practical takeaways that create action. If you haven’t registered, REGISTER TODAY. Here are just a few of the exciting upcoming...
RISE Up Course: How Faculty Can Respond to the Challenges of Our Time – Dec 13-16
Maine Campus Compact
Join us for a free faculty development training on addressing climate change and food insecurity! With our planet in crisis and communities being impacted by growing challenges, higher education is...
Newman Civic Fellowship Nominations – Feb 1
Campus Compact
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their...
Now Open: Training Facilitators RFI – Dec 15
Philadelphia Youth Network
Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) is seeking proposals for consultants who can provide training or supports to our provider network with the goal of improving the quality of youth programs across...
Making the Most of Good Work: The Intersection of Community-Engaged Learning and Career Readiness – Dec 7
Maine Campus Compact
Maine Campus Compact is pleased to host Making the Most of Good Work: The Intersection of Community-Engaged Learning and Career Readiness, a free virtual seminar for faculty, community-engagement...
2022 Ask Every Student Codesigner Cohort – Jan 15
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
The Ask Every Student initiative just opened up applications for the 2022 Codesigner Cohort, a diverse group of student, faculty, and campus leaders across the country who collaboratively design...
Webinar: The Elective Carnegie Community Engagement Classification – Dec 9
GivePulse
Are you wondering how your campus can improve its assessment of its community engagement? Are you considering how you can document those assessment practices and related data on the application for...
Webinar: Data out: Making the Most of What You Have – Dec 1
GivePulse
What do you do now that you have collected all this data? Join us on December 1, 2021 at 11:00 am CT as community engagement experts from across the country share how they have used their community...
Girls Who Code: Free 9-12th Grade Summer Programs
Girls Who Code
Ever wonder how a career in tech can help you pursue your passions? Join Girls Who Code summer 2022 to find out! If you’re a 9-12th grade girl – both cis and trans – or non-binary...
Democratic Engagement
2022 Ask Every Student Codesigner Cohort – Jan 15
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
The Ask Every Student initiative just opened up applications for the 2022 Codesigner Cohort, a diverse group of student, faculty, and campus leaders across the country who collaboratively design...
College Success Network
PA Forward Student Loan Program Webinar Events – Dec 7,9,14,16
Philadelphia Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be providing a variety of webinars, including an overview of how to apply for all types of financial aid,...
Sustainability
Apply to Join the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission – Dec 22
City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability
In 2019, City Council of Philadelphia passed legislation creating an Environmental Justice Commission. This Commission will provide recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and City agencies to...
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 conference at Albion College, June 6-8, 2022, Albion, Michigan, seeks to provide opportunities for faculty, administrators, students,...
Faculty Updates
Metropolitan Universities Hiring Editorial Positions (Part-Time, Remote) – Dec 10
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Metropolitan Universities journal (MUJ) is The Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities’s quarterly, open access journal targeted to higher education leaders and is hiring two editorial...
Learning & Sharing Virtual Series – Dec 1 & 6
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
This CUMU members-only program focuses on critical dialogue with practical takeaways that create action. If you haven’t registered, REGISTER TODAY. Here are just a few of the exciting upcoming...
CUMU Huddles Set to Launch
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
Relationship building is fundamental to the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) mission. As we transition to more in-person and hybrid programming, CUMU is excited to announce...
New Article: Reimagining Community Engagement for a Post-COVID World
Inside Higher Ed
Higher education was forced to face the uncertainties of the pandemic’s wrath in 2020. For many academics, that meant rethinking their approaches to teaching and learning, as well as how key campus...
Teach Online with the Civic Engagement Project (CEP) this Winter & Spring
Northwestern University
The Civic Education Project is now hiring exceptional Instructors for our Winter & Spring Online Leadership Intensive courses. Courses are offered in 6-week sessions, with weekly live online...
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 conference at Albion College, June 6-8, 2022, Albion, Michigan, seeks to provide opportunities for faculty, administrators, students,...
RISE Up Course: How Faculty Can Respond to the Challenges of Our Time – Dec 13-16
Maine Campus Compact
Join us for a free faculty development training on addressing climate change and food insecurity! With our planet in crisis and communities being impacted by growing challenges, higher education is...
Newman Civic Fellowship Nominations – Feb 1
Campus Compact
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their...
Making the Most of Good Work: The Intersection of Community-Engaged Learning and Career Readiness – Dec 7
Maine Campus Compact
Maine Campus Compact is pleased to host Making the Most of Good Work: The Intersection of Community-Engaged Learning and Career Readiness, a free virtual seminar for faculty, community-engagement...
Webinar: The Elective Carnegie Community Engagement Classification – Dec 9
GivePulse
Are you wondering how your campus can improve its assessment of its community engagement? Are you considering how you can document those assessment practices and related data on the application for...
Webinar: Data out: Making the Most of What You Have – Dec 1
GivePulse
What do you do now that you have collected all this data? Join us on December 1, 2021 at 11:00 am CT as community engagement experts from across the country share how they have used their community...
Registration Now Open: AAC&U 2022 Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success – Feb 14
American Association of Colleges & Universities
Please join us for The American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) 2022 Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success! With the theme of “More Than Just Words,” this...
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