The week of
January 9, 2024
PHENND Events/Activities
Webinar: Welcome Corps on Campus – Feb 6
PHENND
Join us to learn more about a new initiative of the State Department, Welcome Corps on Campus. Colleges and universities have a rich legacy of welcoming refugees, embracing the diversity of...
SCOTUS Ruling on Affirmative Action: Implications for Higher Education and Beyond – Jan 29
PHENND
Join us for an exciting event as we delve into the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action and its far-reaching implications for higher education and beyond. This in-person event will be held...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Inclusive Onboarding Workshop – Feb 10
Arts + Business for Greater Philadelphia
For the first time, the Arts + Business Council is offering a special in-person and standalone workshop on inclusive board onboarding for nonprofit organizations as part of the Business on Board...
Are We There Yet? The Mechanics and Politics of Arriving at Equity in Education Funding – Jan 18
Philadelphia Education Fund
The Pennsylvania Constitution (Article 3, Section 14) establishes that “The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education to...
Community-Driven Research Day (CDRD) – Feb 9
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Community-Driven Research Day (CDRD) is a program that encourages collaboration between researchers and community-based organizations (CBOs)/community groups that have research questions they are...
Save the Date: Educational Equity Event – What’s on your mind? – Feb 5
Need In Deed
Please join Need In Deed on February 5, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM, for an Educational Equity Event – What’s on your mind?, at First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG), 6001...
National Day of Racial Healing: Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America – Jan 16
Rutgers Camden
Racial trauma is an ongoing consequence of historical trauma. Through the sacred practice of storytelling we begin to reconcile racial trauma by changing the narratives that have led to racism,...
New Resources
Looking for STEM Out-of-School Time Program?
Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem
It’s the beginning of the year, and many STEM programs for K-12 students are already accepting applications! Visit our Philadelphia STEM Education Directory to search for spring, summer, fall,...
Findings from 2023 Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective Process Evaluation
Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective
The Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) has engaged ImpactEd to evaluate this important, long-term initiative. In 2023, ImpactEd conducted a mixed-method “process evaluation.” Its...
New Report: Community Engagement Terms and Meanings: A Deeper Dive into Definitions
University of Delaware
This new report, Community Engagement Terms and Meanings: A Deeper Dive into Definitions, created through the Coastal Academic Alliance seeks to define and clarify the wide-ranging set and use of...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference – Mar 4-7
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
The 2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference will take place this March in Portland, OR, March 4-7. It’s being organized by a collaborative group consisting of FDIC, OCC, Fed...
2024 AAC&U Annual Meeting – Jan 17-19
American Association of Colleges and Universities
On January 17–19, join colleagues and thought leaders from across the higher education landscape to shape and share solutions to the most pressing challenges facing colleges and universities today....
Grant Opportunities
Just Tech Fellowship – Jan 31
Social Science Research Council
Social Science Research Council invites applications for the Just Tech Fellowship For 100 years, the Social Science Research Council has aimed to provide policy and philanthropic communities with...
Mental Health Programs – Feb 9
Van Ameringen Foundation
Van Ameringen Foundation invites LOIs for mental health programs Established in 1950, the Van Ameringen Foundation funds innovative and practical programs for early intervention, advocacy, and...
Keeling Curve Prize – Feb 12
Global Warming Mitigation Project
Global Warming Mitigation Project invites applications for 2024 Keeling Curve Prize The Global Warming Mitigation Project’s (GWMP) flagship program, the Keeling Curve Prize, awards $50,000 each to...
Emerging Voices Fellowship – Jan 31
PEN America
PEN American invites applications for Emerging Voices Fellowship Founded in 1922, PEN America champions the freedom to write, recognizes the power of the word to transform the world, and works to...
programs to promote healthy aging – Feb 15
Fit for Life Foundation
Fit for Life Foundation invites applications for programs to promote healthy aging The Fit for Life Foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland, supports healthy aging and independent mobility of older...
NJ Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program for Summer 2024 – Jan 12
State of New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
The Office of the Secretary of Higher Education for the State of New Jersey is accepting applications for its Career Accelerator Internship Grant Program through January 12, 2024. Applications for...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Access Services Associate Virtual Program, Penn Medicine – Jan 10
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative (WPSI) is recruiting across Philadelphia for training and remote job opportunities as an Access Services Associate earning $ in partnership with Penn Medicine! Who...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: A to Z – Jan 9
AmeriCorps NCCC
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...
Youth Action Board Coordinator (Remote), Campus Compact – Jan 19
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is excited to welcome applications for this new role that will begin in early 2024. This position is fully remote with some travel. Youth Action Board Coordinator – The Youth...
Philadelphia VIP Summer 2024 Legal Internship – Feb 12
Philadelphia VIP
Philadelphia VIP, the hub of pro bono in Philadelphia, recruits, trains, and supports volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services to low-income clients. Position Summary: VIP seeks highly...
Visual Art Teaching Artist (Part-Time), West Park Cultural Center
West Park Cultural Center
We are looking for a teaching artist to join our team for afterschool arts programming starting in January. Art mediums preferred but not limited to painting and drawing. Afterschool classes...
Kaleidoscope Preschool Arts Enrichment Program Head Teacher, Settlement Music School
Settlement Music School
Founded in 1908 Settlement Music School, a non-profit organization, is one of the largest community schools of the arts in the United States serving children and adults of all ages at five branches...
Home Sales Mortgage Admin, Habitat for Humanity – Jan 12
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia
At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (HFHP), we are builders who work alongside, not for, others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness. The Home Sales & Post...
Community Engagement Coordinator (Part-Time), West Philadelphia Alliance for Children – Feb 1
West Philadelphia Alliance for Children
We are looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join our team! Do you have experience with building and managing relationships with community partners, families, or schools? Do you enjoy...
Digital Content & Social Media Intern (Work-Study), Philadelphia Education Fund
Philadelphia Education Fund
This internship will support the PhillyGoes2College Digital Project and Content Manager in conceptualizing and creating content that aims to inspire and inform students around the college-going...
Miscellaneous
An Open Letter from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker to Philadelphians
City of Philadelphia
Dear fellow Philadelphians, On Tuesday, I swore an oath as Philadelphia’s 100th Mayor and the first woman to hold the office in 341 years. I did so with humility, with respect for the 99 who came...
2024 I AM PHL Contest – Apr 19
PhillyGoes2College
You know that Philadelphia high school students have the potential for greatness. The I AM PHL contest presented by PhillyGoes2College in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and Vanguard recognizes...
Jumpstart your New Year with a Conversation with Service-Learning Colleagues – Jan 9
National Youth Leadership Council
While we may be starting a new calendar year, teachers and program leaders are in the middle of the school year. If you’re facilitating a service-learning experience with young people, you may be...
Virtual Learning Community: What Anchors Need to Know About Affordable Housing – Jan 30
Campus Compact
Join us for this six-part learning community, which is an extension of the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement Network, to learn about various approaches for addressing, analyzing, and partnering locally to...
Virtual Diversity Forum 2024: Amplifying Our Voices Through Active Listening and Constructive Dialogue – Jan 23-24
University of Pittsburgh
Two dynamic, nationally known speakers will headline the University of Pittsburgh’s 2024 Diversity Forum. Remarks will be delivered by Feminista Jones, an award-winning writer, public speaker,...
National Service-Learning Awards, National Youth Leadership Council – Jan 15
National Youth Leadership Council
The National Service-Learning Awards shine a spotlight on exemplary leaders from across the service-learning movement and nurtures the leaders of the future! We all know an amazing service-learning...
City of Philadelphia’s Real Estate Tax Credit Program – Jan 31
City of Philadelphia
Attention Philadelphia Homeowners: Was your latest real estate tax bill more than you anticipated? Philadelphia homeowners can receive up to $500 to help with increasing real estate tax bills through...
2024 Teen Mental Health Advocacy Series – Jan 14
PA Youth Advocacy Network
The PA Youth Advocacy Network invites teens to apply for our 2024 Teen Mental Health Advocacy Series, for high school students (grades 9-12) across Pennsylvania. Participants will join weekly virtual...
Webinar: Best Practices for Gender Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace – Jan 18
Nonprofit Learning Lab
The landscape for gender inclusion is changing every day. We’re seeing this cultural shift in our offices, personal lives, and in the media. Our news feeds are filled with stories about...
For Students
2024 Teen Mental Health Advocacy Series – Jan 14
PA Youth Advocacy Network
The PA Youth Advocacy Network invites teens to apply for our 2024 Teen Mental Health Advocacy Series, for high school students (grades 9-12) across Pennsylvania. Participants will join weekly virtual...
Faculty Updates
Virtual Learning Community: What Anchors Need to Know About Affordable Housing – Jan 30
Campus Compact
Join us for this six-part learning community, which is an extension of the HUD + Higher Ed Engagement Network, to learn about various approaches for addressing, analyzing, and partnering locally to...
New Report: Community Engagement Terms and Meanings: A Deeper Dive into Definitions
University of Delaware
This new report, Community Engagement Terms and Meanings: A Deeper Dive into Definitions, created through the Coastal Academic Alliance seeks to define and clarify the wide-ranging set and use of...
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