The BOSS Network, an online community of professional and entrepreneurial women, has partnered with Sage, the global market leader for technology that provides small and medium businesses with the visibility, flexibility, and efficiency to manage finances, operations, and people, to launch the Invest in Progress Grant.

Through the program, 25 Black women entrepreneurs will receive grants of $10,000, as well as monthly mentorship through the BOSS University. This online program aims to help Black women start and grow businesses.

To be eligible, applicants must be a Black woman-identifying entrepreneur who is the leading executive (i.e., founder) of a for-profit small business founded in the last five years, have a demonstrated need for funds, and be willing to participate in a virtual mentoring program.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the BOSS Network website.

Deadline: February 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. ET

The Wells Fargo Foundation, with Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise), has announced the second Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge.

Through the program, innovators are invited to apply for grants of up to $3 million and two years of technical assistance to scale solutions to housing challenges in three categories: financing, construction, and access and resident support. The 2023 Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge will consider Native, rural, suburban, Tribal, and urban solutions that can transform current practices and processes and lay the groundwork for increased housing affordability, access, and stability.

A variety of entities are eligible to apply, including nonprofits, Tribal organizations, and mission-driven for-profit entities in 38 markets where Wells Fargo and Enterprise can provide additional infrastructure to support implementation and help scale the winning innovations: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Wells Fargo Foundation website.

Deadline: March 3, 2023

The mission of the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation is to improve the lives of all patients, families, and communities through nursing-driven innovation.

To that end, the foundation invites applications for the Hillman Emergent Innovation (HEI) program, which provides grants to accelerate the development of bold, nursing-driven interventions that will improve the health and health care of marginalized populations. These populations include BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), the economically disadvantaged, LGBTQ+ people, people experiencing homelessness, rural populations, immigrant and refugee populations, and other groups that encounter barriers to receiving quality care.

The HEI program seeks proposals for innovative, early-stage nursing-driven interventions that: challenge conventional strategies for delivering and improving care to marginalized populations in the United States; demonstrate potential as a best-in-class intervention; narrow gaps in health equity; and show potential for scalability. The program will award grants of $50,000 each over 12 to 18 months to up to five organizations.

Additional priority consideration will be given to proposals that include one or more of the following: build trust and credibility in programs or systems of care; engagement of patients, families, caregivers, and/or community organizations; inter-professional or multidisciplinary collaboration; strong institutional and community partnerships; provision of care in non-hospital settings; and measurable goals and outcomes.

Eligible applicants include U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are not classified as private foundations; international organizations that are the equivalent of U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations that are submitting a project that focuses on serving marginalized populations within the U.S.; government entities; and faith-based organizations that welcome and serve all members of the community regardless of religious belief.

Letters of intent are due February 28, 2023, and upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by June 27, 2023.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation website.

Deadline: February 28, 2023 (Letters of Intent)

Full conference details: https://wrcos.org/conference

Registration: https://www.givepulse.com/group/751825-Continuums-of-Service-Conference

Continuums of Service has a long and proud history of centering local and indigenous voices and making space for higher education staff, faculty, students and administrators and community partners to gain inspiration, ideas and rejuvenate themselves. Participants at the 2023 Continuums of Service conference will be afforded opportunities to visit and participate in the work of a host of innovative campus-community partnership sites, ranging from schools to community gardens and more.

If you are interested in submitting a full proposal, please complete this form. If you are interested in presenting but would like to connect with a topic, a group or both, please complete this form. As a reminder, if you know that you would like to present, but aren’t sure which topic you would like to cover, take a look at this list of hot topics, identified by our membership.

The 2023 PACAC Conference Prospectus for Exhibitors & Sponsors is live! We’re looking forward to showcasing our amazing partners in higher education this summer. Exhibitor & Sponsor registration will open next month. We’re also welcoming session proposals from vendors/exhibitors within the field of higher education.

If you have any questions about submitting a session, please contact the session chairs at sessions@pacac.org.

As educators, we value the diverse exchange of ideas and the pursuit of knowledge. Yet, we also recognize that challenges often emerge when our differences and deeply held ways of knowing and being conflict. What can the critical examination of existing narratives and lived experiences reveal about how institutional structures are supporting and/or hindering diversity, equity, and student success goals?

The in-person and virtual conference, taking place March 9–11 in Henderson, Nevada (outside of Las Vegas) will challenge you to think within and beyond your current perceptions and circumstances through an exploration of the true realities facing students and educators today.

Register Now

Early bird registration ends February 15.

The updates to the guiding principles are rooted in a commitment to the Commission’s mission to support inclusive and equitable engagement for people with disabilities in Philadelphia. The Commission desires for its guiding principles to be a living document that supports the Commission’s autonomy and self-governance.

Learn more about the Commission’s updated guiding principles.

Established in 2019, TCIG funds community-based violence prevention programs and activities that improve public safety, increase opportunities for self-development and care, and build a stronger sense of community throughout neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence.

If you’d like to learn more about the program and potentially apply for funding register for and attend one of our info sessions:

• February 7, 6:30 PM
• February 16, 6:30 PM
• February 21, 12:00 PM
• February 28, 12,:00 PM
• March 2, 6:30 PM
• March 16, 6:30 PM
• April 4, 12:00 PM
• April 25, 6:30 PM

Applications open Monday, March 6, 2023 and close Monday, May 1, 2023, 11:59 PM.

Questions? Email tcig@phila.gov.

Date and Time: February 15, 2023, 6:00-7:00 PM

Learn more and register.

Questions? Email Ashelton@pmconline.org.

Topic: Can Pennsylvania institute a requirement that every lawyer licensed in the Commonwealth devote a specified number of hours per year to indigent or pro bono clients? If so should it? Explore the complexities surrounding this proposal, including but not limited to the vast unmet legal needs within Pennsylvania and the constitutionality of requiring lawyers to perform pro bono. Research each side of this issue and craft an argument for or against mandatory pro bono hours.

Award: $5,000

Eligible Participants: 2L and 3L students at any Pennsylvania Law School, as well as Rutgers Camden & Newark

Format: 2,000 to 2,300 word argumentative essay

Judges: Members of PMC’s Board of Advisors

Deadline: March 17, 2023

Submissions and Questions: writingcontest@pmconline.org.

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Previous grant awards were given for a wide-range of initiatives, including a 2021 project that provided Wi-Fi, smart home devices, a computer lab and digital literacy programming for older adults in a public housing development in Jersey City, NJ; and a 2019 program to help bridge the digital divide and social isolation by funding a hotspot lending program that distributed 60 hotspot devices.

This year, two new grant award categories have been established in addition to the Flagship Grants awarded in previous years. The two new grant categories are Capacity-Building Microgrants and Demonstration Grants.

Applications are due by March 15. Grant award winners will be announced on June 28 for projects that must be completed by November 30.

Learn more.

Become an AmeriCorps VISTA and support local nonprofits and schools in the fight against poverty.

Join us for a Virtual Information Session to learn more!

Register here.

We are holding monthly recruitment information sessions about our PHENND Fellows AmeriCorps VISTA program, with the next being on February 13, 2023 04:00 PM.

Please spread the word to any students graduating in 2023 you know looking into possible post-grad positions in social impact fields. Our program has two tracks: school-based community partnerships and non-profit organizations around Philadelphia.

Visit us at https://phennd.org/grant/phennd-fellows/ and @phennd_vistas on Instagram.

Some of the important details:

Who: 15-19 years old (MUST BE 16 y/o by June 1, 2023)

When: Saturdays, starting March 4-June 3rd

What time: 4-6pm

Where: Drexel University

Pay rate $12 hr (with ability to earn $16 hr starting this summer)

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A SWIMMING TEST TO ENROLL.

Application Deadline: February 20, 2023

We will provide swimsuits, bathing caps, slides and more. Teens will also get support with resume writing, LinkedIn profiles and apply and interviewing for a lifeguard job.

Learn more and apply.

Position Summary

ESOL Instruction (English for Speakers of Other Languages) – 40%: Due to the high English language needs of our clients, AFAHO partners with the City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families to provide a robust English language program that offers classes of various levels such as Basic Literacy, Beginner English, and Intermediate. The successful Associate will use a Smartboard and other games and activities to deliver engaging lessons to learners in order to enhance their Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills.

Digital Literacy – 20%: Through a partnership with Digitunity and AT & T, Adult learners are provided with state-of-the-art touchscreen laptops and Bluetooth headphones to engage in individualized self-paced lessons as well as group instruction and language specific assistance for adult learners with digital literacy needs. The Associate will be responsible for performing outreach, connecting clients to resources and collaborating with external partners to ensure a high-quality Digital Literacy Program

Driver’s Education – 10%: AFAHO partners with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to provide Driver’s Education Manuals and Workshops for clients in various languages such as Arabic, French, Mandingo, Swahili and English. The South 70th St. Location of PENNNDOT which is near AFAHO’s office enables clients to receive services from both locations conveniently. The Adult Education Associate/Coordinator will create Driver’s Education Workshops for clients in English and collaborate with partners and AFAHO staff to provide workshops in other languages.

Citizenship Preparation – 10%: Due to language barriers and low literacy rates, AFAHO’s clients benefit from Citizenship preparation classes to help them prepare for their citizenship tests. The successful candidate will teach classes and connect learners to other resources in preparation for their citizenship tests.

Job Coach – 15%: AFAHO provides coaching on resume and cover letter writing, interview preparations, and creating a pitch. The successful candidate will coach clients on how to use job search platforms such as Indeed, Simply Hired, Idealist, LinkedIn, etc. to create profiles and upload resumes. He/She will also collaborate with partners to connect clients to job opportunities.

Administrative/MSC – 5%

Apply by February 28, 2023.

Learn more and apply.

To apply e–mail your resume and cover letter to afahoeducationteam@gmail.com with job title Education Associate in the subject line.

Full job description.

Areas to be elaborated on include:

• Comparing actual offers and ways to fill the outstanding balance,
• Diving into borrowing (federal and private loans), tuition payment plans and,
• Other ways to pay

Date and Time: February 21, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Register for this virtual training.

This executive provides vision and direction working collaboratively with our staff of 25-30 as they manage their responsibilities for services that includes: development efforts, facility maintenance, ongoing case management, accommodating program guests’ needs, and volunteer engagement. The Executive will be responsible for all business aspects of a non-profit homeless shelter, especially finances; A/P and A/R, insurance, monthly close out and annual audit, all requiring the direct care of the Executive.

This is an exciting opportunity to assume the leadership of Joseph’s House working together with the Board of Managers to advocate for and improve the quality of life for our guests.

Executive Director Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the mission of Joseph’s House through daily involvement with staff maintaining a disciplined focus
• Lead development effort, cultivating new funding sources and active involvement with existing donors
• Is responsible for planning, organizing, and direction of the organization’s operations and programs
• Develop and implement consistent financial cost accounting policies, procedures, and reporting/metrics
• Oversee and report on the organization’s outcomes for board of directors
• Work closely with and Chair of the Board of Managers across all functions of the organization
• Function as Human Resources leader becoming the organization’s leader of Human Capital
• Is knowledgeable of facility (building) operation, maintenance, providing a bright, clean, inviting facility
• Engage with all partner organizations, identifying, and growing additional partner opportunities
• Is a voice and advocate for homelessness in the greater South Jersey and Camden community at large
• Is direct supervisor of: Deputy Executive Director; Development Director, Operations Director, Office Assistant, Bookkeeper, and others to be determined

Executive Director Qualifications / Skills:

• Proven leader with successful track record who inspires their team, is transparent and compassionate
• Creative problem solver who takes imitative, organized, functioning best in a multi-tasking environment
• Critical attention to detail with a commitment to deliver on the respective responsibilities & expectations
• Ethical, moral, honest, always willing to ask for help
• Outstanding communication skills both written and oral
• Listener who can meet others at their level and through the organization
• Desire to understand and exceed all personal and organizational expectations while inspiring others
• Reasonable understanding of homelessness at various levels with an appetite to become an expert
• Track record of obtaining significant financial support from community business partners and government funders
• Proficient understanding of financial statements, banking, regulatory compliance

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management preferred
• 5 or more years of non-profit management experience

All interested applicants are requested to provide materials to: careers@jhoc.org.

Invited speakers from Pennsylvania Sea Grant, The School District of Philadelphia, Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5, and the Regional Science Consortium will discuss science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in Pennsylvania. Participants will hear from experienced and creative educators who have successfully implemented environmental literacy and sustainability in the curriculum. Discussions will cover innovative education programs and touch on Pennsylvania’s legislatively approved (2022) academic standards for Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (STEELS).

Following the education experts, Penn State Extension professionals will speak about existing volunteer programs occurring throughout the Commonwealth. Attendees will learn about programs that can spark interest for clean land and water, including the Master Watershed Steward program, Master Gardener program, 4-H, First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH), the Master Well Owner Network (MWON), and Greening the Lower Susquehanna (GLS): Volunteer Corp.

All formal and nonformal educators, volunteers, and anyone passionate about the topics of STEM, environmental literacy and sustainability, and volunteerism are encouraged to join us as we explore educational and environmental opportunities for youth and adults across Pennsylvania.

Participation is free, but registration is required. Contact Amber Stilwell, Pennsylvania Sea Grant’s Lake Erie Coastal Outreach Specialist, for additional details or with questions. The Forum agenda and links to previously recorded sessions are available online.

Pennsylvania Sea Grant is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Penn State University, and through federal, state, and local funding.

Dates and Times: Friday and Saturday, February 24-25; Friday, 5:00-9:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (in person at Haverford College)

Workshop is free, and includes meals. Participation in the full program is required.

This highly participatory introductory restorative justice (RJ) workshop was developed by men incarcerated at Graterford Prison in 2007, and will be led by experienced Let’s Circle Up facilitators. The four themes addressed in workshop sessions are: rethinking justice, exploring harm, developing restorative approaches, and applying RJ values to our lives.

To learn more about the workshop and Let’s Circle Up, contact Janice Lion (jlion@haverford.edu) or Caroline Young ‘23 (cgyoung@haverford.edu).

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