The week of

August 2, 2022

Other Local Events and Workshops

Virtual Event: Community Conversation on Accessibility & Transportation – Aug 9

Mayor's Commission on People with Disabilities

On August 9, 2022, 3:00-4:00 PM via Zoom join the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), ADAPT Philly, Liberty Resources, SEPTA and...

Brazilian Day Philadelphia – Sep 4

Project Capoeira

Philadelphia flourishes with the diverse richness of its communities. The cultures, artistic traditions, and heritage of people who have come from all parts of the world to call Philadelphia home are...

Judge Higginbotham Mural Community Paint Day – Aug 9

Philadelphia Citizen

Take part in this historic tribute by joining us at this community paint day where you can paint the mural! Mural Arts Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Citizen, and the University of Pennsylvania Carey...

Short-Term Credentials in Postsecondary Education: Dynamics, Returns, and Funding – Sep 15-16

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Please join us for our upcoming conference, Short-Term Credentials in Postsecondary Education: Dynamics, Returns, and Funding, on September 15‒16, 2022, hosted by the Consumer Finance Institute at...

Leaders of Tomorrow Summit – Aug 12-13

Voters of Tomorrow

Voters of Tomorrow is extending an invitation to high school and college students to attend the invite-only ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ Summit, hosted by Voters of Tomorrow and sponsored by the...

COVID: The Aftermath – Aug 3

Camden Area Health Education Center

On Wednesday, August 3, 8:00-10:00 AM, Camden Area Health Education Center (AHEC) is sponsoring “COVID: The Aftermath”. Dr. Lesly D’Ambola will facilitate a workshop for Champions of Community...

Virtual Event: The 10 Chapters of Content Strategy – Sep 7

Arts + Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

Join the Arts + Business Council for our first free virtual workshop of the Digital Drawingboard season, The 10 Chapters of Content Strategy. Award-winning entrepreneur, Will Toms, will share a...

Save the Date: Racial Equity Summit – Oct 1

Children First

How can it be that the majority of all child care providers in Philadelphia are Black, Hispanic, and Asian women, but these leaders of color aren’t a part of the policy decisions that impact their...

Online Event: How sustainable & equitable businesses go hand-in-hand – Aug 9

Green Philly

Small businesses are vital to the local economy and a sustainable future. How are businesses practicing sustainability in practical and less “traditional” ways? Approaching businesses...

New Resources

Giving USA 2022: The Annual Report on Philanthropy in the Year 2021

Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)

Each year, Giving USA’s annual report on Philanthropy offers a picture of current trends in the philanthropic marketplace, with a window into what is to come. In so many ways, 2021 seemed like...

Podcast: Building the Black Educator Pipeline

The Center for Black Educator Development

We are calling on our entire community to follow the Building the Black Educator Pipeline podcast on your preferred podcast platform and leave a review if you enjoy these powerful conversations....

Partnerships Classifieds

Call for Volunteers: Katie’s Cupboard

Katie's Cupboard

Katie’s Cupboard at Tabor Lutheran Church need volunteers: Every first Tuesday of the month, 9:45 AM – 2:00 PM – Help us empty our delivery truck so that we can feed the community...

Seeking Donations and Volunteers: Health and Education Day, Taborfest – Aug 27

Katie's Cupboard

Our health and education day for the community will be held on August 27, 2022, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Katie’s Cupboard @ Tabor Lutheran Church has served 80 to 100 families in its community as a...

Applications Open for Digital Literacy Mentors, Write Away – Aug 31

Write Away

Applications for prospective digital literacy mentors for Write Away’s Fall session are now open! Write Away envisions a digital world where everyone is included and able to express themselves....

Volunteers Needed for After School Program

Fight to Learn

Fight to Learn is seeking a few dependable and reliable student volunteers, community service students and/or student interns who enjoy assisting children ages 5-10 with homework, school work,...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Call for Proposals: PA Assoc of Nonprofit Orgs – Aug 10

Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…wait, it IS a plane! And we’re building it while we fly it. After much building of the plane that is the Annual Collaborative Conference,...

Grant Opportunities

Policies to Build and Sustain Economic Security and Wealth for Families and Communities of Color – Sep 7

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites proposals to investigate policies to reduce racial inequalities The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has issued a call for proposals for its Policies to...

Birth Justice Rapid Response Fund – Aug 14

National Birth Equity Collaborative

National Birth Equity Collaborative invites applications for Birth Justice Rapid Response Fund The National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC) invites applications for its Birth Justice Rapid Response...

2022 National Voter Registration Day Event Grant – Aug 12

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is excited to celebrate their 10-year anniversary on September 20, 2022! And for their anniversary, NVRD invites partners hosting events in 2022 to apply for an...

Call for Proposals: Student Vote Research Network – Aug 15

Student Vote Research Network

The Student Vote Research Network (SVRN) is now accepting proposals from academics and community practitioners studying how we can increase college student voter turnout through nonpartisan...

Pre-proposal Webinars: City of Philadelphia’s RFP for Computer Refurbishing and Community Tech Support – Aug 2 or 3

City of Philadelphia Office of Innovation & Technology

We will be hosting two pre-proposal webinars for the City of Philadelphia’s RFP for Computer Refurbishing and Community Tech Support. Registration is required. You can register for one of the...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Communication & Events Coordinator, PACDC

Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations

Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) is hiring. Please share with your networks! Job Summary The Communications & Events Coordinator works to inspire PACDC...

Development Specialist, Monell Center

Monell Center

Summary: The Development Specialist reports to the Director of Development and is responsible for assisting with the implementation of Monell’s fundraising initiatives. The position is...

Executive Director, Lindy Center, Drexel University – Sep 27

Drexel University

The Executive Director is responsible for managing staff and strategy across both areas, creating a collaborative culture and ensuring there are creative, multiple civic pathways for student,...

Part-Time Instructors for Evening Program, One Bright Ray Community High School

One Bright Ray Community High School

One Bright Ray Evening Campus is accepting resumes for PA certified Science, Social Studies, and English Language Arts teachers for our adult evening high school diploma program. The mission of One...

Marketing and Events Coordinator, National Youth Leadership Council

National Youth Leadership Council

Are you passionate about engaging young people as solutions? Are you committed to amplifying youth voices in their schools and communities? The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is hiring a...

Outdoor School Teacher Naturalist FALL 2022, College Settlement

College Settlement

Hiring Teacher Naturalists now for our 3 part Outdoor School program. Environmental education/team building/camp fun! MAIN DUTIES Lead small groups of students through natural history based lessons...

Partnerships Coordinator, Office of Strategic Partnerships

School District of Philadelphia

For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education...

Miscellaneous

Webinar: Carnegie Community of Practice: Section 7 of the Application – Sep 6

Collaboratory

Collaboratory is facilitating a national community of practice focused on leveraging the Elective Classification framework as an opportunity to recruit allies and generate buy-in for community...

Call for Proposals: 2022 Celebration of Writing and Literacy – Aug 29

The Philadelphia Writing Project

The Celebration of Writing and Literacy is an annual conference presented by and for Philadelphia educators. The focus is teacher research and knowledge.​ We are looking for a wide range of...

Power the Polls & National Poll Worker Recruitment Day – Aug 16

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

In 2022, we’re already seeing the need for more poll workers. Our democracy depends on individuals to make sure every election runs smoothly and everyone’s vote is counted. ALL IN is...

Campus Action Planning Workshop Series Interest Form

Students Learn Students Vote Coalition

This series will help faculty, staff, students, and other campus stakeholders write strong action plans to increase nonpartisan civic learning, political engagement, and voter participation on...

Webinar: How to Be ALL IN for the 2022 Midterm Elections – Aug 10

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) is a national, nonpartisan initiative that provides free support, structure, and recognition to nearly 900 colleges and universities to institutionalize...

Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Preparing to Be a Team Leader – Aug 4

AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region

Ready to lead a team of AmeriCorps members through an impactful year of service? Join us for an interactive webinar about AmeriCorps NCCC‘s Team Leader opportunities, benefits, requirements,...

Applications Open for Digital Literacy Mentees, Write Away – Aug 31

Write Away

Applications for our Fall session are now open! We would like to invite you to join our program and/or share these opportunities with your networks. Applications are now open for Prospective Digital...

Campaign Call to Action: Million Teachers of Color Campaign

One Million Teachers of Color Campaign

Please consider joining the One Million Teachers of Color Campaign. TNTP, The Hunt Institute, EdTrust, Latinos for Education, Teach Plus, Men of Color in Educational Leadership and the Center for...

Democratic Engagement

2022 National Voter Registration Day Event Grant – Aug 12

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) is excited to celebrate their 10-year anniversary on September 20, 2022! And for their anniversary, NVRD invites partners hosting events in 2022 to apply for an...

Call for Proposals: Student Vote Research Network – Aug 15

Student Vote Research Network

The Student Vote Research Network (SVRN) is now accepting proposals from academics and community practitioners studying how we can increase college student voter turnout through nonpartisan...

Power the Polls & National Poll Worker Recruitment Day – Aug 16

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

In 2022, we’re already seeing the need for more poll workers. Our democracy depends on individuals to make sure every election runs smoothly and everyone’s vote is counted. ALL IN is...

Campus Action Planning Workshop Series Interest Form

Students Learn Students Vote Coalition

This series will help faculty, staff, students, and other campus stakeholders write strong action plans to increase nonpartisan civic learning, political engagement, and voter participation on...

Webinar: How to Be ALL IN for the 2022 Midterm Elections – Aug 10

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) is a national, nonpartisan initiative that provides free support, structure, and recognition to nearly 900 colleges and universities to institutionalize...

Faculty Updates

Webinar: Carnegie Community of Practice: Section 7 of the Application – Sep 6

Collaboratory

Collaboratory is facilitating a national community of practice focused on leveraging the Elective Classification framework as an opportunity to recruit allies and generate buy-in for community...

Call for Proposals: Student Vote Research Network – Aug 15

Student Vote Research Network

The Student Vote Research Network (SVRN) is now accepting proposals from academics and community practitioners studying how we can increase college student voter turnout through nonpartisan...


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