The week of
February 14, 2023
PHENND Events/Activities
Slide deck and recording: How Higher ed can help with Act 158
PHENND
On January 31st, PHENND hosted a virtual discussion with representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Education who gave a brief overview of the graduation pathways described in Act 158. ...
Other Local Events and Workshops
ADA Unit: Community Feedback Virtual Sessions – Mar 15
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
The Mayor’s Office For People With Disabilities (MOPD) created an ADA Unit (The Americans with Disabilities Act) to address corrective actions that are low-cost or no-cost from the 2020 ADA...
Virtual Event: Environmental Justice and the Economy: The Impact of Climate Change on Social and Economic Outcomes – Feb 15
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
This virtual event is part of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) Speaker Series: Conversations about race, equity, and justice with experts on social policy...
Black History Month at the National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center
During the month of February, the National Constitution Center honors the achievements and rich heritage of African Americans and the impact their stories have had on constitutional history. Some of...
Open House for Job Seekers: Free $upport & $ervices – Feb 16
Temple University
Our award-winning professional development/workforce readiness services and seminars are designed to help adult job seekers position themselves for gainful employment, and/or educational...
PCOM Opportunities Academy – Jun 19-23
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) hosts an annual summer Opportunities Academy. The PCOM Opportunities Academy aims to offer traditionally underrepresented students the...
CEA Virtual Learn Series: Building a Recruitment Plan – Mar 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. Sign up for one of our upcoming opportunity. Learn how to plan for recruitment,...
PSSE Virtual Meeting: The Role of Science Leadership Teams in Successful STEELS Standards Implementation – Feb 23
PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem
Join us for the PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE) Virtual Meeting, The Role of Science Leadership Teams in Successful STEELS Standards Implementation. Vanessa Wolbrink, Associate Director of...
New Resources
Black History Month Resources, Pulitzer Center
Pulitzer Center
Since 1976, February has officially been recognized as Black History Month in the United States. In celebration, we’re sharing a variety of resources and opportunities to bring Black History into...
New Article: Gen Z’s political power: new data gives insight into America’s youngest voters
National Public Radio
For 19-year-old Jenna Ruiz, voting for the first time was a thrill. “My group of friends and I were really excited,” Ruiz said, a sophomore at Miami Dade College who serves as student...
2022 Annual Report, Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
We present Rebuilding Together Philadelphia’s 2021-2022 Annual Report, showcasing our transformative work to keep Philadelphians safe and healthy in their homes, prevent displacement, and promote...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: 28th CUMU Annual Conference – Apr 3
Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) invites proposals for the 28th CUMU Annual Conference, Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities., October 15–18, in Washington, DC. The...
Grant Opportunities
Fund for Trans Generations – rolling
Borealis Philanthropy
Borealis Philanthropy Fund for Trans Generations invites applications for rapid response The Borealis Philanthropy Fund for Trans Generations invests in trans-led organizing to support a future where...
K-12 Garden Grant program – Mar 1
Whole Kids Foundation
Whole Kids Foundation invites applications for K-12 Garden Grant program The Whole Kids Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded by Whole Foods Market and guided by the same values, principles,...
Strengthening Democratic Institutions – Mar 20
National Endowment for Democracy
National Endowment for Democracy invites applications to strengthen democratic institutions The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private foundation dedicated to developing and...
2023 Seeding Solutions Program – Mar 8
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research invites applications for 2023 Seeding Solutions Program The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) invites applications for its 2023...
Call for Applications: Energy Efficiency Micro-Grant Program – Feb 17
City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability
Today, energy is more unaffordable than ever. Energy burden, the percent of income spent on utility bills, is 86% higher in Philadelphia than the national average of 3%, and some neighborhoods spend...
Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grants – Mar 5
Youth Service America
We’re starting to get ready for this year’s Global Youth Service Day on April 28-30, and first on the list is awarding our Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grants to support...
Energy CLASS (Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools) Prize, Info Session – Feb 16
U.S. Department of Energy
Announcing a NEW Office Hour session (virtual info session)for the Energy CLASS Prize for building capacity within local educational agencies to identify and implement energy and health improvements...
Partnership Grant Program, United Way – Mar 3
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
We are pleased to share that the application for our next grant opportunity has opened. The Partnership Grant Program is one of United Way’s primary tools for sustaining close ties to the...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
On-Call Youth Therapist (Fee-for-Service), PhillyBOLT
PhillyBOLT
PhillyBOLT (Build Our Lives Together) was founded in January 2022 as a registered 501c(3) organization to empower grassroots leaders to bring the change their communities want to see. We envision a...
Storyteller (Grant-Writer & Communications), PhillyBOLT
PhillyBOLT
PhillyBOLT (Build Our Lives Together) was founded in January 2022 as a registered 501c(3) organization to empower grassroots leaders to bring the change their communities want to see. We envision a...
Summer Youth Program Coordinator, PhillyBOLT
PhillyBOLT
PhillyBOLT (Build Our Lives Together) was founded in January 2022 as a registered 501c(3) organization to empower grassroots leaders to bring the change their communities want to see. We envision a...
After-School K-8 Assistant Teacher (Part-Time), Project HOME
Project HOME
Job Summary: Assistant Instructor assists and collaborates with lead instructor in planning and implementing lesson plans that include project-based learning in Math, Reading and Technology....
K-8 Program Assistant/Lead Teacher (Full Time), Project HOME
Project HOME
Job Summary: Provides administrative and operational support for the K-8 After-School Program and Summer Camp. Leads the middle school classroom as a Lead Teacher during after-school program hours...
Work Study Director of Operations, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Organization Summary: Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School (CRPHS), a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths, nurtures and challenges young people to recognize and realize...
Client Relationship Manager, Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School
Organization Summary: Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School (CRPHS), a college preparatory, Catholic school for students of all faiths, nurtures and challenges young people to recognize and realize...
Development Director, Bicycle Coalition – Mar 15
Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
The Development Director is our main fundraiser. This person should be dynamic and able to convey the joys of bicycling while growing our budget. The ideal candidate has a laser-like attention to...
Servant Leader Apprentice, Summer 2023, Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development is hiring college students and school paraprofessionals with a deep desire to drive social change through a career in education to join the Center’s 2023...
Junior Servant Leader (In-person), Summer 2023, Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development is hiring current high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with a deep desire to drive social change through a career in education for Summer 2023. All...
Temple Education Scholars Program Manager
Temple University
This position provides administrative and logistical support to the Assistant Director of College Access and Persistence, focusing on the management of the Temple Education Scholars Dual Enrollment...
National Health Corps: Community Health Fellowship
Health Federation of Philadelphia
The National Health Corps: Community Health Fellowship, program of Greater Philadelphia is now recruiting members for our 22-23 Winter cohort (start dates in March/April), and invite passionate...
Miscellaneous
Opportunity for Undergraduates: The Voyager Scholarship, the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service – Mar 22
Voyager Scholarship
Shaping the next generation of public service leaders: an increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges together. The Voyager...
Free Virtual Workshop: How to Collaborate with Families Through a Culturally-Proficient Lens – Feb 16 or 22
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development’s Professional Development Team is hosting a FREE workshop for teachers and school leaders respectively. Both workshops will focus on “How to...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Preparing to Be a Team Leader – Feb 16
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region
Are you considering serving in a leadership position with AmeriCorps? Join us Thursday, February 16, 4:00 ET for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Preparing to Be a Team Leader.” We’ll provide...
Webinar: Carnegie Community of Practice: Section 13 of the Application – Mar 7
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...
Virtual Workshop Series: Resourcing for Success – Feb 28
Campus Compact
This six-part virtual workshop series will bring Campus Compact members together for shared learning and dialogue on resource cultivation and fundraising for civic and community engagement....
Hybrid Event: On Account of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Black History and Democracy’s Future – Feb 21
U.S. Federal Election Commission
In honor of Black History Month, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) is hosting an event, On Account of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Black History and Democracy’s Future....
New Episode: Live the Legacy Podcast, Andrew Goodman Foundation
Andrew Goodman Foundation
Season three of the Live The Legacy Podcast explores the future of our democracy and beyond. This season, we will hear directly from young voters themselves. What has been motivating young people to...
Webinar: Do Education and Training Vouchers Make a Difference for Young Adults in Foster Care? A Study of Ten States – Mar 7
Youth Law Center
Please join us to hear about Urban Institute’s latest research on the Chafee Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program. Researchers Devlin Hanson, Michael Pergamit, and Laura Packard...
Virtual Event: Coalition Conversation: Congress to Campus – Feb 16
Campus Compact
For more than 40 years, FMC’s flagship program, Congress to Campus, has provided college students with a unique civic education by engaging them in honest dialogue with bipartisan teams of Former...
Democratic Engagement
Hybrid Event: On Account of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Black History and Democracy’s Future – Feb 21
U.S. Federal Election Commission
In honor of Black History Month, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) is hosting an event, On Account of Race, Color, or Previous Condition of Servitude: Black History and Democracy’s Future....
New Episode: Live the Legacy Podcast, Andrew Goodman Foundation
Andrew Goodman Foundation
Season three of the Live The Legacy Podcast explores the future of our democracy and beyond. This season, we will hear directly from young voters themselves. What has been motivating young people to...
Virtual Event: Coalition Conversation: Congress to Campus – Feb 16
Campus Compact
For more than 40 years, FMC’s flagship program, Congress to Campus, has provided college students with a unique civic education by engaging them in honest dialogue with bipartisan teams of Former...
New Article: Gen Z’s political power: new data gives insight into America’s youngest voters
National Public Radio
For 19-year-old Jenna Ruiz, voting for the first time was a thrill. “My group of friends and I were really excited,” Ruiz said, a sophomore at Miami Dade College who serves as student...
Sustainability
Call for Applications: Energy Efficiency Micro-Grant Program – Feb 17
City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability
Today, energy is more unaffordable than ever. Energy burden, the percent of income spent on utility bills, is 86% higher in Philadelphia than the national average of 3%, and some neighborhoods spend...
Faculty Updates
Call for Proposals: 28th CUMU Annual Conference – Apr 3
Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities
The Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) invites proposals for the 28th CUMU Annual Conference, Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities., October 15–18, in Washington, DC. The...
Webinar: Carnegie Community of Practice: Section 13 of the Application – Mar 7
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...
Virtual Workshop Series: Resourcing for Success – Feb 28
Campus Compact
This six-part virtual workshop series will bring Campus Compact members together for shared learning and dialogue on resource cultivation and fundraising for civic and community engagement....
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