The week of
September 12, 2023
Other Local Events and Workshops
Virtual Volunteer Support Learning Series – Virtual Volunteerism – Sep 21
Mayor's Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service
Our trainings support community-driven problem solving and equitable engagement. Sign up for this upcoming opportunity. In this training, we’ll discuss best practices for virtual volunteer...
2nd Annual Gender Wealth Summit, Women’s Way – Sep 22
Women's Way
Back for the second year, join WOMEN’S WAY as we take a deep dive into the wealth experience of women in Philadelphia. We invite all new and returning community members – advocates,...
Climate Solutions and the Role of Media – Sep 12
WHYY
Climate science can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s what journalists and science experts want to share in a discussion on Tuesday September 12, 2023, 5:00-6:15 PM at the Harold...
H.E.R. (Higher Education Resources ) College Fair for High School and Transfer Students – Sep 23
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated Alpha Alpha Omicron Zeta Chapter is requesting your students’ participation in our Inaugural (Higher Education Resources) College Fair for high school and...
Community Listening Tour, ACLAMO – Sep 14
ACLAMO
The Connection is embarking on a Community Listening Tour, and we want to connect with you. We value your perspective and believe in the power of community voices. Join us for a listening session...
Virtual Event: Advancing Homeownership Opportunity: An Update on Recent Innovations – Sep 14
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Many families — and households of color in particular — face barriers to owning a home. Could new programs and strategies help expand access to this key wealth-building opportunity for Americans?...
Global Philadelphia Young Professional Meet & Network – Sep 13
Global Philadelphia Association
Join Global Philadelphia Association for a young professional meet up and networking event at Industrious with Senzwa Nshepe, one of our 2023 Young Professional Co-Chairs. Date and Time: Wednesday,...
Back to School with Dr. Tony Watlington – Sep 12
Philadelphia Education Fund
A little more than a year into his tenure as the School District of Philadelphia’s Superintendent, Dr. Tony Watlington returns to Education First Compact to share his reflections on the past...
Mentoring Moments Virtual Training – Sep 21
MENTOR Independence Region
Join MENTOR Independence Region for a free virtual training, Mentoring Moments, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, 12:00-1:30 PM! In this virtual training for adults in relationship-rich spaces,...
26th Annual Conference: Sisters Surviving Breast Cancer – Oct 21
Women of Faith and Hope Inc
Women of Faith and Hope, Inc. breast cancer nonprofit is having our 26th Annual conference on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City...
New Resources
Examples of Interdisciplinary Introductory to Service-Learning Courses
HE-SL Listserv
A recent post on the Higher Education Service-Learning listserv (HE-SL) posed the following question: Do any of you have an example of an interdisciplinary 1-3 credit introductory to service-learning...
New Report: Pennsylvania’s homeless children and youth by PA county and school district
HopePHL
A new report, Counts of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Pennsylvania by County, prepared by the Policy Department of HopePHL, has been released. Highlights of this report include: 52...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
2023 CUMU Annual Conference: Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities. – Oct 15-18
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
In few short weeks, CUMU will welcome higher education administrators, scholars, and community partners to our 2023 Annual Conference: Resilient Campuses. Resilient Cities. We’re proud that our...
Registration Open: 2024 AAC&U Hybrid Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success, “What Unites Us” – Mar 21-23
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Registration for the hybrid 2024 AAC&U Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success, “What Unites Us,” is now open! Join us March 21–23, 2024 in Philadelphia for an array of...
Call for Proposals: 2023 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference – Sep 18
American Association of Colleges and Universities
***Deadline has been extended to September 18, 2023*** Registration for the 2023 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference, November 2-4, 2023 is now open! Held annually by the American...
Grant Opportunities
small grants, diversity and inclusiveness projects- Jun 30
American Philosophical Association
American Philosophical Association invites proposals for small grants, diversity and inclusiveness projects The American Philosophical Association works to support the professional development of...
2024 Here to Be Grant – Jun 30
lululemon
lululemon invites applications for 2024 Here to Be Grant The mission of the lululemon Centre for Social Impact is to disrupt inequity in well-being. To that end, lululemon invites applications for...
Community and Care Transformation RFP – Jun 30
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health issues RFP for efforts toward health care transformation CareQuest Institute for Oral Health®, is a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more...
‘Energize the Environment’ Grant Program – Jun 30
Quadratec
Quadratec invites applications for ‘Energize the Environment’ Grant Program Quadratec invites applications for its ‘Energize the Environment’ Grant Program. Through the program, a grant of...
K-12 music programs – Jun 30
Classics for Kids Foundation
Classics for Kids Foundation invites applications from K-12 music programs The mission of the Classics for Kids Foundation is to empower young people to shape positive futures through music, build...
Species Conservation Fund – Jun 30
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund invites applications from conservation organizations The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund is an innovative philanthropy providing small grants...
2024 Young Scholars Program – Jun 13
Foundation for Child Development
Foundation for Child Development issues RFP for 2024 Young Scholars Program The mission of the Foundation for Child Development (FCD) is to harness the power of research to ensure that all young...
Eastern Region Campus Consortium Mini-Grants – Jun 20
Eastern Region Campus Consortium
The Eastern Region Campus Consortium (ERCC) is excited to announce $1,000 Mini-Grants for campus-community collaborations during the 2023 – 2024 academic year. Goal of Mini-Grants: The goal of...
Comcast RISE Program Returns – Jun 30
Comcast RISE
Comcast RISE stands for Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment. Comcast RISE was created in 2020 to help small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19 recover and thrive. During its initial...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Stoneleigh Foundation Emerging Leader Fellowship: Addressing the Trauma and Fear Arising from Gun and Community Violence in Philadelphia’s Asian Communities – Jun 9
Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
This Fellow will work with Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia to organize multigenerational community outreach and programming that addresses the trauma created by gun violence and racism...
Manager, Dow Corporate Volunteer Program, LaSalle Nonprofit Center – Jul 24
LaSalle University
In partnership with The Nonprofit Center, The Dow Inc Corporate Volunteer Program Manager works directly with Dow’s Northeast Public Affairs team located at the Northeast Dow Center in Collegeville...
Communications Director, Philadelphia Orchard Project – Jun 26
Philadelphia Orchard Project
The Philadelphia Orchard Project is hiring its first Communications Director for a full-time ( hours per week) hybrid role. We are looking for someone to contribute fresh perspectives to POP’s...
Adult Learning Lead Instructor, Project HOME
Project HOME
The Project HOME Adult Learning Lead Instructor and Student Support Services facilitates computer basics, customer service, and other training classes. Curriculum and lesson plans are provided. They...
Administrative Program Coordinator, Bryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr College has an opening for an Administrative Program Coordinator in the Career & Civic Engagement Center. THE POSITION Reporting to the Director of Career & Professional...
12+ Fellows Initiative
12+
For nearly a decade, 12+ has worked with thousands of high-school students to access new opportunities after graduation. Whether it’s attending a college, learning a trade, or entering the...
Biomedical Technician Training: Research Technician Program – Jun 7
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) and The Wistar Institute built the Biomedical Technician Training: Research Technician Program to provide candidates with the workplace and technical...
Regional Organizer, Rhizome – Jun 9
Rhizome
Rhizome is a student-led nonpartisan nonprofit launched by 90 Co-Founders. We know that schools are an untapped, sustainable source of civic power for young people and believe all young people...
Miscellaneous
Online Event: Improving racial equity through public policy – Jun 8
Brookings
Systematic inequities continue to plague the United States in housing, education, employment, and wealth, among other areas. While efforts over the past decades to address these issues have resulted...
Virtual Panel Discussion: Food for Thought: Supplying Food for Summer – Jun 14
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)
Join our panel for a virtual networking opportunity as we discuss what summer looks like for campuses and communities. This virtual panel discussion for campuses and community organizations is hosted...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: A to Z – Jun 1
AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region
Interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member with the NCCC program? Join us for our next webinar, “AmeriCorps NCCC: A to Z.” We’ll help you decide if service with the AmeriCorps...
Webinar: Producing Accessible Digital Content for your Nonprofit – Jun 12
Nonprofit Learning Lab
To be truly inclusive, website designers and content creators must consistently produce websites and social media posts that are both accessible and usable. This presentation will provide guidelines...
Democratic Engagement
Regional Organizer, Rhizome – Jun 9
Rhizome
Rhizome is a student-led nonpartisan nonprofit launched by 90 Co-Founders. We know that schools are an untapped, sustainable source of civic power for young people and believe all young people...
Sustainability
Virtual Youth Summit: Empowering Sustainable Change Through Youth Leadership – Jun 23-24
National Youth Leadership Council
Join us virtually on June 23-24 for our free Youth Summit: Empowering Sustainable Change Through Youth Leadership! The Summit is for young people ages 14-18 who are interested in youth leadership...
Faculty Updates
Call for Proposals: 2023 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference – Sep 18
American Association of Colleges and Universities
***Deadline has been extended to September 18, 2023*** Registration for the 2023 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference, November 2-4, 2023 is now open! Held annually by the American...
Virtual Panel Discussion: Food for Thought: Supplying Food for Summer – Jun 14
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)
Join our panel for a virtual networking opportunity as we discuss what summer looks like for campuses and communities. This virtual panel discussion for campuses and community organizations is hosted...
Eastern Region Campus Consortium Mini-Grants – Jun 20
Eastern Region Campus Consortium
The Eastern Region Campus Consortium (ERCC) is excited to announce $1,000 Mini-Grants for campus-community collaborations during the 2023 – 2024 academic year. Goal of Mini-Grants: The goal of...
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