The week of
March 26, 2024
PHENND Events/Activities
Register: K-16 Partnerships June Institute – Jun 4
PHENND
Join us at the 2024 PHENND K-16 June Institute on June 4! This year we will focus on the 2Gen approach to education, which the Aspen Institute defines as one which “builds family well-being by...
PHENND Conference Slides
PHENND
9:20 AM Opening Presentation Dr. David Scobey, Director, Bringing Theory to Practice Dr. Timothy Eatman, Dean, Honors Living-Learning Community at Rutgers University Newark 10:30 AM Workshop...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Online Class: Basic Budgeting and Beyond – May 2
La Salle Nonprofit Center
Do you struggle to prepare your annual budget, lack 100% confidence in it when submitting it to the board, consistently approve it after the fiscal year begins and regularly have actual-to-budget...
Exploring the Education for Sustainability Standards Mini-Conference – Apr 13
Philadelphia Regional Institute of STEM Educators (PRISE)
On Saturday, April 13, PRISE/PRNP-S invites you to join them at Saint Joseph’s University from 8:30 am – 12 noon to explore the Education for Sustainability Standards as defined by the...
Webinar Info Session: PA Neighborhood Assistance Program – Apr 2
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
Applications will open in early April for the 2024-25 cycle of the PA Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). Join PACDC and PA DCED’s Southeast Regional Director, Michael Shorr, for this FREE...
Save the Date: CCP Block Party: Unveiling the College’s New Brand – Apr 11
Community College of Philadelphia
It’s time to Rise. And Shine. We’re shutting down 17th Street to unveil the College’s new brand! You’re invited to the best block party we’ve ever thrown. Date and Time: Thursday, April 11,...
Virtual Class: Understanding Finance for Nonprofits – Apr 12
La Salle Nonprofit Center
Financial data allows you to truly understand your organization, tell your story, and make fully informed decisions to move your mission forward. Without understanding how nonprofit finance works,...
WEBINAR: Understanding How Gov. Shapiro’s K-12 Public Education Budget Proposal Impacts Your District – Mar 27
PA Schools Work
Join PA Schools Work for our next Lunch & Learn webinar on Wednesday, March 27th at noon with education policy experts from PA Schools Work who will take a deep dive into Governor Shapiro’s...
Healthcare Letter-Writing Zoom Workshop – Mar 26
PA Health Access Network
If you are concerned about the high cost of insurance, rising prescription drug prices, medical debt, or access to local hospitals, we encourage you to join our upcoming workshop. It’s a great...
New Resources
Podcast: Empowering Democracy: From Civic Learning to Action
National Youth Leadership Council
In this thought-provoking episode of The Power of Young People (National Youth Leadership Council), Amy and Kaleb dive deep into the significance of Civic Learning Week and the broader landscape of...
Colleges Must Do More to Help Students Manage Conflict and Have Civil Debate
U.S. News & World Report
At a time when our nation is more divided than ever, it’s on university leaders to teach students to engage respectfully – for the good of our campuses and our country says Jonathan Koppell,...
Faculty Incentives for Sustaining Engaged Teaching
HE-SL Listserv
In a recent post to the Higher Education – Service-Learning (HE-SL) listserv, the following request was for information was made: Hoping to gain some insight from you all about any incentive...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Pressing On with Purpose: Building Community and Forging a Path Forward in Education Equity – Apr 17
National Partnerships for Educational Access
National Partnerships for Educational Access April 17-19, 2024 Baltimore, MD These past few years have presented many new and enduring challenges for our work in educational equity. At last year’s...
Grant Opportunities
racial, economic, and environmental justice – Apr 30
Nathan Cummings Foundation
Nathan Cummings Foundation invites applications for racial, economic, and environmental justice The Nathan Cummings Foundation is a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition...
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants – Apr 25
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Burroughs Wellcome Fund invites applications for Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants The Burroughs Wellcome Fund serves and strengthens society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in...
Sports 4 Life initiative – Apr 5
Women’s Sports Foundation
Women’s Sports Foundation invites LOIs for Sports 4 Life initiative Co-founded by the Women’s Sports Foundation and espnW in 2014, the Sports 4 Life initiative was created based on the knowledge...
Every Voice, Every Vote 2024 Grants – Apr 19
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
Local news organizations and community groups are invited to apply for grant funding to enhance coverage of Philadelphia’s new administration and encourage civic engagement As Philadelphia’s...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Virtual Tutoring Opportunity: Teach for America Ignite Fellow – Apr 24
Teach for America
Apply to be a Teach for America (TFA) Ignite Fellow, a paid, virtual tutoring opportunity. Looking for a meaningful job experience this fall? TFA’s Ignite Fellowship gives lift to students and...
Apply Early: Teach for America 2025 Corps – Apr 19
Teach for America
Teach For America (TFA) finds, develops, and supports mission-driven leaders to transform education and promote equity as Corps Members (full-time, full salary/benefits, alumni...
Associate Vice President, Adult & Community Education and Special Projects, CCP
Community College of Philadelphia
The Associate Vice President, Adult & Community Education and Special Projects leads and implements the strategic design, operation, and direction of the College’s diverse portfolio of...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection – Mar 28
AmeriCorps NCCC
Are you considering serving with AmeriCorps in the NCCC program? Join us Thursday, March 28, 2024, 4:00 ET for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection.” We’ll provide a...
SNAP-Ed Program Manager, Vetri Community Partnership
Vetri Community Partnership
Join Vetri Community Partnership’s team of passionate, fun-loving, vegetable enthusiasts who are motivated to share how easy and affordable it can be to cook at home. Vetri Community Partnership...
Technology Instructor , Launchpad
Building 21
Launchpad is a “earn-and-learn” workforce development program that prepares students from traditionally underrepresented groups for high-paying careers in tech. The program starts in junior or...
Communications & Development Director, Neighborhood Land Power Project – Apr 19
Neighborhood Land Power Project (NLPP)
Neighborhood Land Power Project’s (NLPP) mission is to build a neighborhood-rooted food and land system through community leadership development and land-based strategies in West Philadelphia. NLPP...
Evaluation Manager, ImpactED
University of Pennsylvania
Based in the University of Pennsylvania’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies, ImpactED is an evaluation and training center that equips social and public sector organizations with critical...
Garden Ecology Youth Program Coordinator, Bartram’s Garden
Bartram’s Garden
Bartram’s Garden is seeking a full-time Garden Ecology Youth Program Coordinator. Bartram’s Garden is a 50+ acre public garden in Southwest Philadelphia, situated on Lenape territory on the banks...
2024 Seasonal Gardener, Bartram’s Garden
Bartram’s Garden
Bartram’s Garden seeks to fill a Seasonal Gardener position within the Landscape and Facilities team that maintains this 45-acre Southwest Philadelphia asset as a dynamic civic common and river...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: How Food Recovery Network’s Data Is Driving Impact – Apr 3
Food Recovery Network
Join us on April 3rd from 3:00-4:00pm ET to learn more about how Food Recovery Network (FRN) has overlaid data sets to prioritize communities for the highest impact across the Learn about our...
Zoom Event: Food Recovery Network Roundtable Talk – Mar 26
Food Recovery Network
To remain transparent and inclusive in our work, Foot Recovery Network (FRN) hosts public learning Roundtable Talks twice per year where we invite our entire network to advise on annual goals and...
STEM Competition: OurEcho Challenge – Apr 26
EarthEcho International
The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers young changemakers to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Young leaders will first identify threats to local ecosystems...
Citizen Science Month – April 2024
SciStarter
With your help, Citizen Science Month aims to make a collective impact of One Million Acts of Science (collectively generate over one million data points to featured projects). Together, we can help...
Nominate Your Program, Organization, School, or Individuals for the Youth Service Honor Roll – May 12
Youth Service America
Celebrating 36 years of youth changing the world, Global Youth Service Day (April 26-28, 2024) is the longest-running annual youth participation event in the world and the only one that asks all...
Campus Nonpartisan Democratic Engagement Action Plan Virtual Workshops
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
An action plan is a dynamic document developed by an individual or campus voting coalition to document efforts to institutionalize and increase nonpartisan democratic engagement and student voter...
Zoom Event: How to Be ALL IN for the 2024 Presidential Elections – Apr 4
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) is a national, nonpartisan initiative that provides free support, structure, and recognition to nearly 1000 colleges and universities to...
Webinar: AmeriCorps 30th Anniversary Event: Putting Civic Engagement in Context, Exploring Data Trends, Uses, and Actionable Insights – Apr 4
AmeriCorps
Join AmeriCorps’ Office of Research and Evaluation for our April Evidence and Impact webinar celebrating the power of service. Fostering civic engagement is central to AmeriCorps’ mission....
Virtual Summer Freedom Schools Literacy Academy: Rising 1st-3rd Graders
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development is currently enrolling for our 2024 free virtual Freedom Schools Literacy Academy! Designed to empower 1st to 3rd grade scholars, our program provides...
Certificates in Nonprofit Management, Fundraising and a Customized Build-Your-Own, La Salle Nonprofit Center
La Salle Nonprofit Center
Empower your development with our Certificates. Choose from Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, or a customized series. Enhance your skills through flexible, real-world education. Ideal for...
Virtual Event: Punishment Beyond Mass Incarceration Symposium – Apr 4 & 5
Urban Institute
How can we move beyond the current punitive system to implement community-focused solutions that prioritize the health and wealth of communities, especially communities of color disproportionately...
Dissertation Dish Webinar: Stories from the Field: Black Service-Learning Student Experiences – Apr 24
LEAD California
The Dissertation Dish is a collaboration between the International Association for Research on Service Learning and Community Engagement (IARSLCE), GivePulse, and LEAD California. Dissertation Dish...
Deadline Extended to Apply: Summer ’24 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Jun 12-14
Bonner Foundation
***Deadline to apply has been extended to June 1, 2024.*** We would like to invite you and your colleagues to apply to our virtual Summer ’24 Institute on Teaching Social Action on June 12-14,...
Service Year Alums Awards – May 31
Service Year Alliance
At Service Year Alliance, we know firsthand that the individuals that participate in a year of service are the most important voices in national service. More than anyone, alums can share the impact...
Democratic Engagement
Podcast: Empowering Democracy: From Civic Learning to Action
National Youth Leadership Council
In this thought-provoking episode of The Power of Young People (National Youth Leadership Council), Amy and Kaleb dive deep into the significance of Civic Learning Week and the broader landscape of...
Every Voice, Every Vote 2024 Grants – Apr 19
The Lenfest Institute for Journalism
Local news organizations and community groups are invited to apply for grant funding to enhance coverage of Philadelphia’s new administration and encourage civic engagement As Philadelphia’s...
Campus Nonpartisan Democratic Engagement Action Plan Virtual Workshops
Students Learn Students Vote Coalition
An action plan is a dynamic document developed by an individual or campus voting coalition to document efforts to institutionalize and increase nonpartisan democratic engagement and student voter...
Zoom Event: How to Be ALL IN for the 2024 Presidential Elections – Apr 4
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) is a national, nonpartisan initiative that provides free support, structure, and recognition to nearly 1000 colleges and universities to...
For Students
STEM Competition: OurEcho Challenge – Apr 26
EarthEcho International
The OurEcho Challenge is a STEM competition that empowers young changemakers to take a closer look at biodiversity in their communities. Young leaders will first identify threats to local ecosystems...
Citizen Science Month – April 2024
SciStarter
With your help, Citizen Science Month aims to make a collective impact of One Million Acts of Science (collectively generate over one million data points to featured projects). Together, we can help...
Sustainability
Exploring the Education for Sustainability Standards Mini-Conference – Apr 13
Philadelphia Regional Institute of STEM Educators (PRISE)
On Saturday, April 13, PRISE/PRNP-S invites you to join them at Saint Joseph’s University from 8:30 am – 12 noon to explore the Education for Sustainability Standards as defined by the...
Faculty Updates
Faculty Incentives for Sustaining Engaged Teaching
HE-SL Listserv
In a recent post to the Higher Education – Service-Learning (HE-SL) listserv, the following request was for information was made: Hoping to gain some insight from you all about any incentive...
Deadline Extended to Apply: Summer ’24 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Jun 12-14
Bonner Foundation
***Deadline to apply has been extended to June 1, 2024.*** We would like to invite you and your colleagues to apply to our virtual Summer ’24 Institute on Teaching Social Action on June 12-14,...
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