October 24, 2023

PHENND Events/Activities

Virtual Event: Pittsburgh Scholar House: A model for supporting parenting college students – Nov 29

PHENND

Please join PHENND for this College Success Network webinar highlighting the work of Walker and her team at the Pittsburgh Scholar House, an affiliate of the Family Scholar House nonprofit program...

Other Local Events and Workshops

Documentary Screening: A Hope That Lights The Way – Nov 2

City of Philadelphia

A Hope That Lights The Way is a new documentary from the Mayor’s Office of Public Engagement that tells the stories of nine community leaders and organizations who are committed to changing the...

Taste of Fairmount – Nov 16

Fairmount CDC

The 19th edition of Taste of Fairmount will take place November 16th from 6-9pm at the historic Divine Lorraine Hotel, highlighting the Greater Art Museum District’s best restaurants, chefs and...

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Intro to Crisis Communications – Nov 2

LaSalle Nonprofit Center

Every organization, no matter how diligent, can find itself in unexpected situations. For our nonprofit professionals—especially those in marketing, communication, and leadership roles—it’s...

2024 Sustainable Agriculture Conference – February 8-10

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

Registration is officially open for our 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Conference, February 8-10, 2024, in Lancaster, PA! What’s in store: Learning at 70+ educational sessions on farming and food...

Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative Summit: Women in Sports – Nov 1

Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative

Join us on November 1, 2023, at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia as we transform the sports industry landscape for women and help bring awareness of opportunities for women in the sports industry....

Philly Student Art Winter Art Sale – Dec 9

Philly Student Art

We’re excited to invite you and your students to be a part of the Philly Student Art Winter Art Sale, an event dedicated to showcasing the incredible artistic talent of Philadelphia’s...

Delaware Valley Migration Scholars Colloquium – Nov 17

The Center on Immigration at Cabrini University

The Center on Immigration is excited to inform that we will host our annual Delaware Valley Migration Scholar Colloquium. This year’s colloquium will be our last one and it will take place on...

Throughout his two terms as mayor, Jim Kenney has consistently acted on his belief in the importance of public education not only as a means to give children a chance to achieve their full potential...

Summer PD for teachers offered for free via Smithsonian

Smithsonian Institution

Educators from across the US attend training programs at the Smithsonian museums in the Washington, during summer to enhance their skills and classroom resources, writes Cody Coltharp, interactive...

New Report: Advancing Pre-Apprenticeship Programming through National Service

Service Year Alliance

Check out our new report, Advancing Pre-Apprenticeship Programming through National Service,” where we identify strategies and promising practices to support national service programs interested in...

Lindy Center for Civic Engagement Funding Second Cohort of Anti-Racism Projects

Drexel University

At Drexel University’s Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, one of the ways they define what they do is as “collective problem solving,” Cara Scharf, associate director for civic learning, said....

Nonpartisan Messaging & Tools for Faculty and Academic Affairs

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

The ALL IN team has a new nonpartisan messaging resource for faculty and administrators to integrate civic engagement in the classroom! This living document is designed with faculty and campus...

ALL IN Nonpartisan Student Voting Group Report

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Nonpartisan student voting groups are impactful on campuses. See how students engage their community in the 2023 Student Voting Group Report & Toolkit with tips to start, grow, and sustain a...

AmeriCorps as a Pathway for Post-Secondary Success: Resources and Tools

AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps, in partnership with the American School Counselor Association, National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Superintendents Association, hosted an informational webinar...

National Partnership for Student Success Resources

National Partnership for Student Success

National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) Resources: Join the Engaging Older Adults in Student Success Learning Community. The NPSS Support Hub hosts a Learning Community dedicated to...

2022-2023 National Partnership for Student Success Principal Survey

National Partnership for Student Success

Last month, the Johns Hopkins Everyone Graduates Center published a report analyzing survey data from the RAND Corporation 2022-2023 NPSS Principal Survey. This representative survey data allowed...

Tackling Chronic Absenteeism

AmeriCorps

Student absenteeism has increased significantly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of public-school students missing at least 10 percent of the school year, either as excused or...

New Report: Seeing Myself: Students of Color on the Pros and Cons of Becoming Teachers

The Center for Black Educator Development

Research is clear: when teachers of color lead in classrooms and schools, all students benefit. Yet districts across the nation struggle to recruit and retain the diverse educators that play such a...

New Report: Worker Voices 2023 Report

Fed Communities

Capturing the full picture of the labor market means looking beyond the numbers to consider the experience of everyday workers and job seekers. Worker Voices provides a unique view into how job...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

DIPLOMAT Voter Engagement Conference – Jan 13

Franklin and Marshall College

Franklin & Marshall College invites you to attend the inaugural DIPLOMAT Voter Engagement Conference on January 13, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The DIPLOMAT Voter Engagement Conference is...

Grant Opportunities

digital Learning and Employment Records – Nov 8

SkillsFWD

SkillsFWD issues request for proposals for development and application of digital Learning and Employment Records Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, with support from a collaboration of funders led...

Tech for Good program – Nov 1

Zendesk Foundation

Zendesk Foundation invites applications for Tech for Good program Zendesk has seen firsthand how technology can shape a better future for all and is committed to helping more nonprofits achieve their...

diversity entrepreneurship – Nov 10

Nasdaq Foundation

Nasdaq Foundation invites applications for projects to diversity entrepreneurship The Nasdaq Foundation supports women and underrepresented minority communities by reimagining investor engagement and...

Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education – Nov 14

Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education

Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education invites applications for spring 2024 funding opportunity Established in 2022, the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research...

program evaluation for youth-serving orgs – Dec 1

Brady Education Foundation

Brady Education Foundation invites applications for program evaluations The Brady Education Foundation aims to close the opportunity gaps between children living in under-resourced and/or...

Planning and Implementation grants for 250th Anniversary – Nov 30

Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial

Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial invites applications for planning, implementation grants The Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial supports...

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement Civic Imagination Grants

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) is pleased to announce the release of $15,000 for our Civic Imagination Grants, which are available to partners (nonprofits and higher ed institutions)...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP) 2024 Summer Graduate Student (JD or MSW) Fellowship – Jan 1

Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project

Do you want to join the fight to keep children out of the adult criminal justice system? Are you passionate about bringing humanity into the courtroom? Apply for the Youth Sentencing & Reentry...

PRISE Director of Fundraising and Partnerships (Part-Time), St. Joseph’s University

Saint Joseph's University

Weekly Hours: 15 Hybrid Schedule: In-person & Remote Availability: Flexible with occasional evening & weekend The Director of Fundraising and Partnerships, in collaboration with the Executive...

PRISE Program Administrator (Part-Time), St. Joseph’s University

Saint Joseph's University

Weekly Hours: 15 Hybrid Schedule: In-person & Remote Availability: Flexible with occasional evening & weekend The Project Administrator would be responsible for supporting various projects....

Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection – Dec 14

AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region

Are you considering serving with AmeriCorps in the NCCC program? Join us Thursday, December 14, 4 ET for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection.” We’ll provide a detailed...

Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Forest Corps Lunch & Learn – Dec 12

AmeriCorps NCCC North Central Region

Are you considering serving with AmeriCorps in the NCCC program? Join us —Tuesday, December 12, 12 ET—for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Forest Corps Lunch & Learn.” Discover how Forest...

Deputy Executive Director of Place-Based Initiatives, City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia

The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) provides leadership on issues of economic justice by advancing racial equity and inclusive growth to ensure that all Philadelphians share in...

Transforming Justice Hub Facilitator, CORA

CORA Good Shepherd Mediation

At CORA Good Shepherd Mediation, we aim to encourage peace, reconciliation, and social justice by equipping communities with the tools to transform cycles of conflict and harm as an alternative to...

Data Analyst, Defender Association of Philadelphia

Defender Association of Philadelphia

Looking to make a difference! Become a Defender! The Police Accountability Unit (PAU) works to improve outcomes for Defender clients, aid trial attorneys in their representation of clients with...

Culinary Medicine Dietitian, Vetri Community Partnership

Vetri Community Partnership

Vetri Community Partnership partners with schools and community sites in Philadelphia and Camden that share our passion for nutrition and education. We work with people from under-resourced...

Miscellaneous

Help for the holidays: toy, clothing, and food drives

City of Philadelphia

Everyone has the power to make a difference. Celebrate the season of giving by donating to one of Parks & Rec’s local toy, clothing, or food drives. Together, we can help others in the...

Philadelphia Zoo Access Program – Jan 5

Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo’s Community Access program aspires to increase accessibility to the Zoo directly to our immediate neighbors, families, schools and mission-aligned organizations. To increase...

Virtual Fundraising Certificate Program, Temple Harrisburg – Feb 7

Temple University Harrisburg

Temple University Harrisburg in partnership with Fundraising Master Trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, is offering an online, 10-week certificate program to help you take your fundraising to the next level....

The Community Engaged Alliance Is Looking for Speakers

Community Engaged Alliance

The Community Engaged Alliance is looking for speakers starting in February 2024 for their “Spreading the Word” series. If you have expertise in fields ranging from education to service...

Community of Practice: Beyond the Content: Creating a Holistic Learning Environment – Jan 8

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) is pleased to offer the “Beyond the Content: Creating a Holistic Learning Environment“ Community of Practice. Priority will be given to...

Community of Practice: Collaboratively Advancing our Understanding and Practice: Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning – Jan 8

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) is pleased to offer the “Collaboratively Advancing our Understanding and Practice: Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning” Community of...

Webinar: Promising P&T Reforms for Societally-Impactful Research: Strategies and Opportunities – Feb 5

LEAD California

This session will explore findings from a new white paper that scans promising reforms to faculty reward systems to recognize a wider range of scholarly contributions in promotion and tenure...

Dissertation Dish Webinar: “I was Invisible to them:” An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Community Engaged Researchers’ Experience of Institutional Support – Feb 1

LEAD California

Abstract: Community engaged scholarship has gained attention as public universities begin to answer calls to return to their roots of serving the public good. The scholars at the heart of community...

Imagine a Clean Energy Future Student Contest – Feb 29

Philadelphia Solar Energy Association

The Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) is hosting its annual contest for 5th-12th grade students in the Greater Philadelphia Area: ” Imagine a Clean Energy Future” The contest...

Democratic Engagement

PA Campus Vote Project Advocacy Training: Reflective Democracy and State Voting Rights Act – Jan 26

Campus Vote Project

Join Campus Vote Project for our first ever Pennsylvania Advocacy Training on Building a Reflective Democracy and the State Voting Rights Act. This interactive session will provide a foundation for...

Faculty Updates

The Community Engaged Alliance Is Looking for Speakers

Community Engaged Alliance

The Community Engaged Alliance is looking for speakers starting in February 2024 for their “Spreading the Word” series. If you have expertise in fields ranging from education to service...

Community of Practice: Beyond the Content: Creating a Holistic Learning Environment – Jan 8

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) is pleased to offer the “Beyond the Content: Creating a Holistic Learning Environment“ Community of Practice. Priority will be given to...

Community of Practice: Collaboratively Advancing our Understanding and Practice: Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning – Jan 8

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) is pleased to offer the “Collaboratively Advancing our Understanding and Practice: Community-Engaged Teaching and Learning” Community of...

Webinar: Promising P&T Reforms for Societally-Impactful Research: Strategies and Opportunities – Feb 5

LEAD California

This session will explore findings from a new white paper that scans promising reforms to faculty reward systems to recognize a wider range of scholarly contributions in promotion and tenure...

Dissertation Dish Webinar: “I was Invisible to them:” An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Community Engaged Researchers’ Experience of Institutional Support – Feb 1

LEAD California

New Book: Reframing Community Engagement in Higher Education

Routledge

This timely book addresses assumptions and challenges inherent within community engagement as a catalyst for developing students’ sense of civic responsibility at a time of rampant social...

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement Civic Imagination Grants

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

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