The week of
October 18, 2022
PHENND Events/Activities
PHENND College Success Network Webinar: College & Career Success for Undocumented Students – Nov 10
PHENND
Please join representatives from and their local college partners to learn about their work with DREAMers (undocumented immigrant youth who came to this country at a young age). is the...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Special after Hours Event: Democracy in Danger? – Oct 27
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library is convening a panel of four of Philadelphia’s best informed and most thoughtful community leaders to discuss, debate, and analyze...
GPEC Funder Meet and Greet for OST Providers – Nov 16
Greater Philadelphia Extracurricular Collaborative
The Greater Philadelphia Extracurricular Collaborative (GPEC) is hosting a funder meet and greet to connect OST (Out of School Time) providers to area funders. Come learn about the latest changes...
Environmental Justice and Human Resilience: PA IPL 2022 Annual Conference – Nov 13
PA Interfaith Power & Light
Join PA Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) for our 2022 Annual Conference: Environmental Justice and Human Resilience. The Conference this year has an Environmental Justice theme and will be live...
Virtual Panel Discussion: Why People Don’t Vote – Oct 18
Urban Affairs Coalition
Election Day may still be a few weeks away, but voting for this year’s midterm elections has already begun in some parts of the country, including here in Pennsylvania. Midterm elections...
Save the date: PRISE Conference – Dec 3
The Philadelphia Regional Institute for STEM Educators
Please save the date for Philadelphia Regional Institute for STEM Educators (PRISE) Conference, STEM in our Communities: k-12 Students Through Social and Environmental JUSTICE STEM Issues. More info...
PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem Coalition: Community Conversation Feedback – Oct 20
PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem
We will share our stakeholders feedback based on the PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE) stakeholders answers to our “PSSE Coalition: Community Conversation and Check In” survey and the...
Volunteer Support Program Virtual Training: Targeting and Recruitment – Nov 17
Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
This training will discuss best practices for how to recruit volunteers for your projects and programs. It’ll focus on planning outreach, applying recruitment strategies and tactics, and...
Education First Compact – Student Loan Crisis: The Hidden Factors – Nov 3
Philadelphia Education Fund
Join us for the November 3rd session of the Philadelphia Education Fund’s monthly conversation series, Education First Compact. Over their lifetime, a college graduate will earn an average of...
New Resources
Community Behavioral Health is Increasing Access for Members
Community Behavioral Health
Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is opening its Provider Network to improve Member access to behavioral and mental health treatment services and facilities, adding to its current network of 178...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
City of Philadelphia
It’s important that we take time, especially this month, to pledge our continued support for survivors and everyone affected by domestic violence. We all have a role to play in addressing domestic...
New Report: Centering Youth in Community Violence Interventions as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Gun Violence
Center for American Progress
A new report released by The Center for American Progress (CAP) explores an alternative way to effectively address community violence and meet the needs of young people. Although youth arrests for...
How to find financial support for college and trade programs
Mayor's Office of Eucation
It’s never too late to go back to school, and college and trade programs are a great way to achieve your goals. Financial aid and scholarships are a great way to save money while you invest in your...
City of Philadelphia Election Day Guide: November 8, 2022
City of Philadelphia
We want to ensure everyone is prepared and ready for Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Remember, the last day to register to vote is Monday, October 24. Here are some key steps to take to...
Partnerships Classifieds
Explore STEM Philly Looking for Presenters & Teachers
Philadelphia Education Fund
Explore STEM Philly (ESP) is an enrichment STEM program provided by the McKinney Center for STEM Education at the Philadelphia Education Fund (PEF). Its goal is to expand access to STEM education and...
Volunteers Needed: Philadelphia National College Fair – Oct 30
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
The Philadelphia National College Fair is back in person on Sunday, October 30, 2022, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at the PA Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Students in...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Papers: Global Outreach and Engagement: Navigating the Tension Between Local Impacts and Global Responsibilities – Dec 2
Metropolitan Universities journal
Metropolitan Universities journal is accepting full manuscripts for Global Outreach and Engagement: Navigating the Tension Between Local Impacts and Global Responsibilities. Manuscripts are due by...
Call for Proposals: 2023 National Service-Learning Conference – Nov 18
Youth Service America
Explore the infinite opportunities for community engagement by venturing into the service universe! The National Youth Leadership Council, in partnership with Volunteer Tennessee and the Tennessee...
Call for Proposals: 2023 Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success (DESS) – Nov 14
American Association of Colleges & Universities
***Submission deadline extended to November 14, 2022*** The American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) 2023 Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success, “Can We Handle...
Grant Opportunities
Suicide Prevention Pilot Innovation Grants – Nov 15
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention invites applications for Pilot Innovation Grants Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health...
Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative – Dec 1
Teagle Foundation
Teagle Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities invite applications for Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative The Teagle Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)...
Cross-Sector Partnerships for Adolescents – Nov 4
Wallace Foundation
Wallace Foundation invites expressions of interest to advance cross-sector partnerships for adolescents The Wallace Foundation works nationally to foster equity and improvements in learning and...
Projects in Aging – Nov 15
Retirement Research Foundation
Retirement Research Foundation invites applications for projects in aging For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based Retirement Research Foundation has supported programs and research that...
Public Health AmeriCorps Notice of Funding Opportunity – Oct 25
AmeriCorps
We are excited to share the release of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Public Health AmeriCorps! Public Health AmeriCorps will invest $400 million, over five years, from the American...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Associate Director, Community Engagement, University of Delaware
University of Delaware
The Community Engagement Initiative (CEI) is a unit of the Provost’s Office. As a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution the University of Delaware has a long tradition of applying...
Program Operations Coordinator, Variety – Children’s Charity of Delaware Valley
Variety – The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley
Variety– the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley has an excellent opportunity for a Program Operations Coordinator on its beautiful 77 acre campus located in Worcester, PA. The...
Events and Marketing Associate, Variety – Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley
Variety – The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley
Variety– the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley has an excellent opportunity for a Development Associate on its beautiful 77 acre campus located in Worcester, PA. This dynamic, key...
College Success Manager, College Together – Oct 31
College Together
College Together is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves youth in the Philadelphia area. CT is building a new and trusted college option where local students earn an accelerated college degree in a...
Vice President for University Advancement, LaSalle University – Nov 1
La Salle University
The Vice President for University Advancement is the chief development and alumni relations officer, reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the University’s Executive...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: Planning Ahead for National Volunteer Week – Oct 27
GivePulse
Kick off your planning for National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, 2023. Join Kelly Finn, Assistant Dean in the Division of Student Development at Albion College, and Jana Schroeder, Community and...
Virtual Event: Being Asian in America with Neil Ruiz – Oct 24
Pew Research Center
Neil Ruiz is Associate Director of Race and Ethnicity Research at Pew Research Center. He is also the founding chair of AAPOR’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Research and Affinity Group....
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition Virtual 2022 Post-Election Gathering – Dec 6-8
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
The Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition is thrilled to invite you to our virtual 2022 Post-Election Gathering (PEG) on December 6-8 from 1:00-5:30 PM. This year, our theme is Critical...
Free Online Course in Social Impact
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
Enroll in a free, four-week massive open online course in social impact strategy available to anyone in the world. Taught by Professor Peter Frumkin, Faculty Director of the Center for Social Impact...
Virtual Event: Charting a Resilient Future for US Workers: Solutions to Navigate an Uncertain Economy – Oct 18
WorkRise
Longer-term trends such as income inequality, automation, climate change, and demographic shifts pose uncertainty for the present and future of work. Join WorkRise and its partners for a virtual...
Center for Social Impact 2023 Residential Programs
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
Applications are currently open for the 2023 Global Social Impact House. The Global Social Impact House (GSIH) brings together 20 global social entrepreneurs, creative intrapreneurs, and innovators...
Center for Social Impact Strategy 2023 Certificate Programs
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
The Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS) a research and action center based in the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. Our mission is to make tools and...
Webinar: Leveraging Last Minute Matching Gifts: Maximizing Your December Funding – Dec 5
Nonprofit Learning Lab
As you work to meet your end of year fundraising goals, you might be overlooking one important fundraising source: corporate matching gifts. Although 26 million individuals in the US are eligible to...
Webinar: Helping Borrowers Apply for Student Debt Cancellation – Oct 19
Rise
43 million Americans are eligible for one-time student loan cancellation thanks to President Biden’s actions in August of 2022. An estimated 35 million borrowers will have to apply for relief...
Pro Bono Consulting for Nonprofits – Oct 26
Compass
Looking for strategic support? Look no further—Compass is awarding pro bono consulting projects to Greater Philly nonprofits! Compass provides management consulting and strategic guidance...
Seeking Community Partners for Simon Gratz Student Connect Fest – Nov 3
Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School
School is finally back in session and our school community, Simon Gratz Mastery Charter School, like most school communities are navigating our new norm. The pandemic has presented challenges however...
Seeking 11th Graders with an Interest in Technology – Nov 1
Launchpad
Launchpad is looking for folks who know 11th graders with an interest in technology. Students must live in Philly and be on track to graduate and the end of 12th grade. Applications are due on...
Unearth It! The Great Debate – Jan 26
Longwood Gardens
By taking part in this project, you are inspiring your 6th–8th graders to think about plants and the world in which they live. Throughout the project, students will answer a question and come up...
Food Truck Tales STEAM Challenge – Feb 7
Longwood Gardens
Designed for students in grades 6-12 – Develop a food truck theme using a base ingredient that you could grow in your garden. You and your team will have the opportunity to be innovative and...
Study: Conducting an analysis of syllabi for STEM education methods coursework to learn more about how STEM educators are approaching STEM integration – Dec 1
West Chester University
We are looking to collect syllabi for elementary STEM teaching methods and secondary STEM teaching methods courses. We would also like to ask participants if they would be interested in a follow-up...
Webinar: Digital Equity and the Opportunities for Higher Education – Oct 25
American Association of Colleges & Universities
While existing well before March 2020, the pandemic highlighted the scope of digital inequity that often complicates and limits many students’ abilities to fully participate in all aspects of their...
Collaboratory Summit Closing Session: Administrator Panel – Oct 20
Collaboratory
Collaboratory will be hosting its annual, virtual Summit! The Summit seeks to foster a strong community of practice amongst institutions dedicated to advancing their community engagement. It is...
Webinar: College Student Voter Access Briefing & Discussion w/ Dept. of Education Officials – Oct 18
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
In April 2022, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague letter to remind colleges and universities of their obligations to expand student access to voter registration and election...
Democratic Engagement
Special after Hours Event: Democracy in Danger? – Oct 27
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library of Philadelphia – Parkway Central Library is convening a panel of four of Philadelphia’s best informed and most thoughtful community leaders to discuss, debate, and analyze...
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition Virtual 2022 Post-Election Gathering – Dec 6-8
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
The Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition is thrilled to invite you to our virtual 2022 Post-Election Gathering (PEG) on December 6-8 from 1:00-5:30 PM. This year, our theme is Critical...
Virtual Panel Discussion: Why People Don’t Vote – Oct 18
Urban Affairs Coalition
Election Day may still be a few weeks away, but voting for this year’s midterm elections has already begun in some parts of the country, including here in Pennsylvania. Midterm elections...
City of Philadelphia Election Day Guide: November 8, 2022
City of Philadelphia
We want to ensure everyone is prepared and ready for Election Day on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Remember, the last day to register to vote is Monday, October 24. Here are some key steps to take to...
Webinar: College Student Voter Access Briefing & Discussion w/ Dept. of Education Officials – Oct 18
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
In April 2022, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague letter to remind colleges and universities of their obligations to expand student access to voter registration and election...
Faculty Updates
Call for Papers: Global Outreach and Engagement: Navigating the Tension Between Local Impacts and Global Responsibilities – Dec 2
Metropolitan Universities journal
Metropolitan Universities journal is accepting full manuscripts for Global Outreach and Engagement: Navigating the Tension Between Local Impacts and Global Responsibilities. Manuscripts are due by...
Webinar: Digital Equity and the Opportunities for Higher Education – Oct 25
American Association of Colleges & Universities
While existing well before March 2020, the pandemic highlighted the scope of digital inequity that often complicates and limits many students’ abilities to fully participate in all aspects of their...
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