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May 9, 2023
Other Local Events and Workshops
Virtual Training: Combatting White Saviorism in Mentors and Mentoring Programs – Jun 7
MENTOR Independence Region
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual training Combatting White Saviorism in Mentors and Mentoring Programs on June 7, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. In this virtual training for mentoring...
Virtual Volunteer Support – Networking Hour – Jun 15
Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Volunteer Support Program is a series of trainings meant to support those who engage volunteers to support their mission, program, and projects. In this hour, we will not be training on a...
Free Library’s Summer of Wonder is for Everyone, Everywhere
Free Library of Philadelphia
The Free Library’s Summer of Wonder is a summer reading challenge for all ages. Participants can attend library programs, find new books to read, and explore activities to keep your mind...
PHL Youth Unity Walk New Date – Jun 3
Mayor's Office of Youth Engagement
The Mayor’s Office of Youth Engagement, the Philadelphia Youth Commission, the Culture Shifters Collective, and the Millennial Advisory Committee are coming together to host the PHL Youth Unity...
Virtual Volunteer Support Program Training: Centering Accessibility and Inclusion in Your Volunteer Program – May 18
Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
The Volunteer Support Program is about providing organizations who rely on volunteers with best engagement practices. Sign up for our upcoming one-hour training, Centering Accessibility and Inclusion...
New Resources
The City of Philadelphia Launches Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard
City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia is committed to racial equity and the promise of a city where race does not determine success or life outcomes. From 2020-2023 the City completed its first ever racial equity...
Research Article: Transformative impacts of a civic leadership program created by and for refugees and immigrants
Journal of Community Psychology
Research led by a University of Cincinnati doctoral student shows that immigrants and refugees who participated in a civic leadership program felt more empowered after learning about their rights,...
New Article:Empowering low-wage families and their children to gain economic security
Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity
In this Spotlight Exclusive, we speak with Amy Klaben, co-founder of Move to PROSPER (MTP), a three-year program that empowers low-wage families and their children to gain economic security. MTP...
Webinar Recording: What is Civic Engagement? Exploring New Paradigms
AmeriCorps
On Wednesday, March 15, AmeriCorps hosted a webinar to introduce several frameworks that expand definitions of civic engagement and are inclusive to all the activities people engage in to make a...
Explore cogeneration as a new community engagement approach
Campus Compact
There are tons of compelling reasons to explore cogenerational engagement models. Learn more about our partnership with Cogenerate and how you can create opportunities on your campus for...
Getting Things Done for Life: Long-term Impact of AmeriCorps Service for Diverse Groups of Members
AmeriCorps
Each year, more than 75,000 Americans participate in a year of service with AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps members meet a variety of pressing needs in diverse communities throughout the United States in the...
Surgeon General’s Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new Surgeon General Advisory calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our...
Legal Tools for Pennsylvania Nonprofits
PANonprofitLaw.com
Woman-owned Germantown-based Cheshire Law Group launched , the first-ever Pennsylvania legal resource of its kind, making starting and running a nonprofit easier and more equitable. The goal: To...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed: 13th Annual Run to Rebuild, Rebuilding Together Philadelphia – May 20
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
We are in need of some enthusiastic folks to keep the energy up and cheer our runners and walkers on along the race route at the 13th Annual Run To Rebuild on Saturday, May 20, 2023, 7:00-11:00 AM....
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Request for Proposals: Redefining Research, Access, & Inclusion in SLCE
International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
IARSLCE encourages thoughtful intercultural dialogue about research and research-informed practice for the benefit of diverse stakeholders across an expansive SLCE community. Questions that arise...
2023 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting – May 31 – Jun 2
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Ensure that graduates are prepared to be the informed, engaged citizens our communities and democracies need. Our 2023 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (CLDE23) will facilitate...
Curriculum (Re)Design Institute – Jun 12-16
Campus Compact
Join us June 12-16 in Grand Rapids, MI for a week-long institute to deep-dive into community-engaged teaching and learning practices. With only 50 openings available, you’ll want to sign up early!...
Grant Opportunities
Data Visualization of Structural Racism and Place – Jun 2
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has issued a Data Visualization of Structural Racism, and Place call for proposals. The RWJF, its grantees, and partners have demonstrated the impact of...
Encouraging Citizen Involvement program – Jun 1
Herb Block Foundation
Herb Block Foundation invites LOIs for projects to encourage citizen involvement When Herb Block died in October 2001, he left $50 million with instructions to create a foundation to encourage the...
2023 Reimagining Juvenile Justice (RJJ) Training-for-Trainers (T4T) Institute – May 19
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Annie E. Casey Foundation invites application to the 2023 Reimagining Juvenile Justice (RJJ) Training-for-Trainers (T4T) Institute The Annie E. Casey Foundation is devoted to developing a brighter...
Funding available for projects creating healthy food options – May 26
City of Philadelphia
Everyone should have access to fresh, affordable food. Unfortunately, they don’t. Poverty, unemployment, discrimination, and systemic racism make it difficult for many people to buy and eat...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Administrative Associate (Full-Time), YSRP
Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project
Are you passionate about keeping children out of adult jails and prisons? Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP) seeks a full-time Administrative Associate to support our efforts to end...
Program Coordinator (Full-Time), YSRP – May 22
Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project
Are you passionate about keeping children out of adult jails and prisons? Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP) seeks a full-time Program Coordinator to support our efforts to end youth...
Growing Space Manager and Educator, Food Moxie
Food Moxie
Background: Food Moxie works with three community Partners, Stenton Family Manor (Stenton), Saul Agricultural High School (Saul) and Martin Luther King High School (MLK), in addition to serving NW...
Associate Director, Center for Professional Development, Bryn Mawr
Background: Bryn Mawr College’s Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (GSSWSR) is rooted in Quaker values. As a college and graduate school, we are deeply committed to transforming the...
Grant Development and Support Specialist II, School District of Philadelphia
School District of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than ...
Grants Development and Support Specialist I, School District of Philadelphia
School District of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than ...
Interim Executive Director, Food Moxie – May 19
Food Moxie
Position Type: A six–month contract with possibility for renewal in 30–day increments until a permanent Executive Director is hired. Full time, exempt position, including very occasional...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: From College to Career: Students’ Internship Expectations and Experiences – May 17
Strada Education Network
Expanding on previous research about work-based learning, paid internship opportunities, and their association with student outcomes and future earnings, Strada’s latest research examines responses...
Webinar: Answering Common Questions and Addressing Misconceptions: Carnegie’s Leadership Classification – May 10
American Council on Education
Are you curious about the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose but have questions? Join us for an engaging and informative webinar, as two experts delve into the most...
Applications Still Being Accepted: Afterschool STEM Fellows Program (PD for K-12 School District of Phila. Staff), Summer 2023
Philadelphia Education Fund
To learn about or enroll in this program, reach out to PEF’s Summer Afterschool STEM PD Coordinator, Lisa Quattlebaum at lisakelly@ The Philadelphia Education Fund’s (PEF’s)...
2023 Delphi Award Applications Now Open – Jul 14
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The annual Delphi Award, now in its sixth year, presents a $15,000 cash award to two universities annually that support non-tenure-track, contingent and/or adjunct faculty in pursuing strategic...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Preparing to be a Team Leader – May 11
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region
Are you considering serving in a leadership position with AmeriCorps? Join us Thursday, May 11, 4 ET for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Preparing to be a Team Leader.” We’ll provide a...
Community Engagement Professional Credential, Campus Compact
Campus Compact
The Community Engagement Professional Credential offers a framework for community engagement professionals to grow and achieve formal recognition for the knowledge and skills they develop in their...
Call for ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Awards Nominations – Jul 14
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge seeks nominations for our biennial ALL IN awards recognizing key stakeholders for outstanding contributions to improving nonpartisan college student democratic...
Virtual Film Screening and Discussion: The Cure for Hate – May 16
3GPhilly
The Cure for Hate documentary traces former neo-Nazi and Holocaust denier Tony McAleer’s journey of atonement to bear witness to the horrors of Auschwitz and examine the throughline to modern day...
Volunteer to Lead a Summer Community of Practice – Jun 6
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is excited to launch our next round of Communities of Practice, and we’re seeking co-facilitators to lead communities focused on a variety of topics of their choice. This is a...
Democratic Engagement
Call for ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Awards Nominations – Jul 14
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge seeks nominations for our biennial ALL IN awards recognizing key stakeholders for outstanding contributions to improving nonpartisan college student democratic...
2023 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting – May 31 – Jun 2
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Ensure that graduates are prepared to be the informed, engaged citizens our communities and democracies need. Our 2023 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting (CLDE23) will facilitate...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Answering Common Questions and Addressing Misconceptions: Carnegie’s Leadership Classification – May 10
American Council on Education
Are you curious about the Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose but have questions? Join us for an engaging and informative webinar, as two experts delve into the most...
2023 Delphi Award Applications Now Open – Jul 14
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The annual Delphi Award, now in its sixth year, presents a $15,000 cash award to two universities annually that support non-tenure-track, contingent and/or adjunct faculty in pursuing strategic...
Explore cogeneration as a new community engagement approach
Campus Compact
There are tons of compelling reasons to explore cogenerational engagement models. Learn more about our partnership with Cogenerate and how you can create opportunities on your campus for...
Community Engagement Professional Credential, Campus Compact
Campus Compact
The Community Engagement Professional Credential offers a framework for community engagement professionals to grow and achieve formal recognition for the knowledge and skills they develop in their...
Volunteer to Lead a Summer Community of Practice – Jun 6
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is excited to launch our next round of Communities of Practice, and we’re seeking co-facilitators to lead communities focused on a variety of topics of their choice. This is a...
Curriculum (Re)Design Institute – Jun 12-16
Campus Compact
Join us June 12-16 in Grand Rapids, MI for a week-long institute to deep-dive into community-engaged teaching and learning practices. With only 50 openings available, you’ll want to sign up early!...
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