Effective Date: 09-16-2024
Job Function: Finance/administrative
Employment Status: Full-time Regular (35 hours per week)
Primary Location: Philadelphia, PA (hybrid)

Application deadline: July 15, 2024

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The Orchard Assistant position reports directly to the Co-Executive Director and works with the Education Director and other staff and board members. This is a full time (30 hrs/week), salaried non-exempt position starting mid-September 2024.

Application deadline: July 15, 2024

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Established in 1994, the Nasdaq Foundation supports underrepresented communities by reimagining investor engagement and equipping communities with the financial knowledge needed to share in the wealth that markets create.

The foundation invites applications to its quarterly grant program. The foundation will award funding in the following focus areas:

1) Empowering organizations that equip diverse investors with the financial knowledge and confidence they need to share the wealth that markets can create. Grants will be awarded to organizations and programs that enhance financial literacy among women and under-represented communities and those that improve access to knowledge and tools among women and under-represented communities.

2) Supporting entrepreneurs who promote diversity with the resources to strengthen and scale their businesses and contribute to the prosperity of society. Grants will be awarded to organizations and programs that impact women and diverse founders in one or more ways: providing mentorship and resources and improve access to capital.

While there is no set minimum or maximum grant amount, the average size of a grant made by the foundation is $75,000.

Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and for-profit businesses or consultants acting on behalf of a qualified tax-exempt entity. If a grant is awarded, a representative of the tax-exempt entity must sign the grant agreement, and the grant will be paid to the tax-exempt entity.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Nasdaq Foundation website.

Deadline: August 9, 2024

The Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) aims to convene and support partners advancing patient-centered, innovative, evidence-based solutions impacting people experiencing opioid use disorder (OUD), their families, and their communities.

FORE has released a request for proposals for its Opioid Crisis Innovation Challenge 2024, through which the organization will provide grant support for specific projects that bring an innovative approach to long-standing and complex issues related to all aspects of stemming the tide of the nation’s opioid crisis. The RFP targets projects that can explore and/or evaluate new “outside- the-box” ideas, bring together approaches from several diverse fields, and engage multi- disciplinary, cross-sector teams to solve some of the crisis’ most intractable problems. Currently, this opportunity will focus on projects in the following three areas which, based on discussions with experts in the field, are widely recognized challenges to adequately address the opioid and overdose crisis with few examples of how to approach differently to accelerate improvements in reducing overdoses, increase access to treatment, and support long-term recovery: innovative payment models, workforce development, and transitioning from treatment to recovery.

FORE prioritizes work that incorporates a focus on patient-centered solutions and on health equity, and that reaches diverse high-risk populations, including adolescents and older populations, pregnant, parenting and postpartum people, and those with justice involvement. FORE also assesses projects within a framework of meeting one or more of its overarching objectives of supporting: policy initiatives, professional education, payer and provider strategies, and public awareness.

Proposed projects should be able to contribute to long-lasting improvements in patient care and/or other aspects of the national opioid and overdose crisis. Competitive applications will demonstrate clear, immediate needs, as well as the potential to inform short-term improvements as well as longer-term, broader impact, sustainability, and scalability. Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to and support for the proposed project from their organizational leadership. Applicants may apply for a grant of up to $300,000 a year for up to two years.

To be eligible, applicants must be U.S.-based public charities that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or nonprofit, tax-exempt universities. The foundation will also consider grant requests from state, local, and Native American tribal government units or agencies for specific charitable projects.

Concept notes are due August 8, 2024, at 11:59 a.m. ET. Upon review selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts website.

Deadline: August 8, 2024 (Concept note)

Lisle International promotes grassroots educational initiatives that purposefully foster intercultural understanding and leadership, tolerance, youth engagement, and the development of improved relations among communities in conflict.

Lisle invites applications for its Global Seed Grants program, which will award grants of up to $5,000 in support of innovative projects that advance intercultural communication and shared learning. Projects must promote intercultural engagement and communication as a core goal achieved through intentional program components. Successful projects are most often innovative and collaborative, centralize intercultural interaction, work toward resolving conflicts, and promote community-building. Projects may seek to bridge a variety of community divides, including ethnic, cultural, religious, racial, or gender perspectives, anywhere in the world.

In keeping with the spirit of “seed grant,” Lisle supports new projects with growth potential rather than ongoing or well-funded programs. Lisle also prefers to be a significant donor on well-defined intercultural projects proposed by small and young organizations. Between three and eight grants are awarded each year to projects in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Projects worldwide are eligible. United States nonprofit 501(c)(3) status is not necessary. Local organizational certification is welcome, but not required.

Lisle uses a two-phase application process. Requests to apply are due August 1, 2024, with completed phase-two application forms due September 1, 2024.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Lisle International website.

Deadline: August 1, 2024 (Request to apply)

Topics might include research or initiatives focused on voter engagement or polarization, analysis of the implications of elections on the social sector, or commentary related to top ballot issues or direct democracy.

Who We Are

SAADA ensures that South Asian Americans are recognized as an essential part of the American story. Over the past fifteen years, SAADA has grown from a modest digital repository to a powerhouse of South Asian American stories. Our archive, storytelling projects, exhibits, artistic partnerships, walking tours, lesson plans, and books reflect a community of over 6.1 million individuals and more than 250 years of history.

About the Role

As our Social Media & Website Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring SAADA’s success. You will work closely with SAADA’s Executive Director and Senior Program Manager and use your strong writing, design, and editing skills, to help us execute a social media and communications strategy that boosts SAADA’s brand identity and awareness. This is a position that requires a high attention to detail, a creative mindset, and strong communication skills.

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The white paper contends that higher education in general needs to dramatically increase its contributions to the public good. Its specific focus, however, is on urban colleges and universities working together with their neighbors to help radically reduce the problems facing America’s urban communities.

The paper includes eight case studies written by colleagues at Augsburg University, Columbia University, De Anza College, Rutgers University-Newark, University at Buffalo, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of Pennsylvania, and University of San Diego. The case studies demonstrate that higher education institutions can make meaningful contributions to education, research, and society through mutually beneficial university-community partnerships.

According to Andrew Delbanco, President of Teagle, “The Netter Center has produced a rich resource for institutions seeking to forge genuine partnerships of mutual learning with their local communities.”

These resources, intended for use in teacher professional development settings or with GSAs, feature short segments of video content from the groundbreaking PBS Digital Studios show First Person. First Person delivers candid personal narratives illustrating larger conversations about gender, sexuality, social norms, and identity development.

All video content is scaffolded by a suite of materials (informational text, conversation guides, discussion questions, and teaching tips) to facilitate their use in either classroom or professional development settings. The videos and accompanying educational resources are designed to help promote understanding, awareness, and self-esteem.

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Each Mighty location in Philadelphia, Chester County, and New Jersey offers something slightly different, designed especially for the community.

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PhillyGoes2College.org, powered by The Philadelphia Education Fund, is your source for information on planning, applying, and paying for college. From our calendar of local college admissions events, our directory of Philadelphia-area college access opportunities, and our comprehensive scholarship bank, PG2C is here to help you make your mark.

Project Background:

In response to the current FAFSA challenges, PhillyGoes2College is launching a Summer FAFSA Completion initiative as funded by The U.S. Department of Education’s emergency FAFSA Student Support Strategy. The FAFSA Student Support Strategy aims to continue increasing the number of high school students who complete a 2024-25 FAFSA and enroll in college, particularly first-time college students and students of color.

The PhillyGoes2College Summer FAFSA Completion initiative will consist of an awarenessbuilding campaign and intrusive FAFSA completion support. The Summer FAFSA Project Manager and Coach will work alongside PhillyGoes2College staff to lead project design, campaign and content development, targeted outreach efforts, and live FAFSA coaching sessions. A Social Media Manager will be a part of the PhillyGoes2College Summer FAFSA Completion initiative to lead efforts around a messaging campaign.

This is a temporary grant-funded position starting immediately and running through September 1, 2024.

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Access the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem Impact Evaluation Report.

Access the Ecosystem Logic Model.

For more information, contact Betsy Payne.

The McKinney Center for STEM Education

The vision of PEF’s McKinney Center for STEM Education is that “All students will graduate from high school with strong STEM knowledge and skills, enabling them to succeed in college, career, and a 21st century society.” The McKinney Center is recognized locally, regionally, and
nationally as a leader in progressive STEM education. Its four areas of work include designing, implementing, and evaluating educator professional development; creating and piloting original STEM curricula; identifying STEM professionals to serve as career coaches for urban middle and high school students; and serving as the backbone organization for the Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem, the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective, and the Pennsylvania Statewide STEM Ecosystem.

The Philadelphia Education Fund seeks a full-time Director of the McKinney Center for STEM Education to lead PEF’s initiatives for STEM within the Philadelphia area.

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With a text to 313 PA FAFSA, Commonwealth students and families will get connected to a live expert at uAspire, a national nonprofit that specializes in student financial aid advising. This free, text-enabled 313 PA FAFSA helpline is available for PA students and their contributors all summer long.

The award will provide $650,000 over three years.

Applications due September 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM.

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We want to hear from scientists, anthropologists, artists, urban planners, community leaders—anyone, anywhere who has a new or unconventional idea that could alter the trajectory of health and improve health equity and wellbeing for generations to come. The changes we seek require diverse perspectives and cannot be accomplished by any one person, organization, or sector.

Total to be Awarded:

• The average Pioneering Ideas for an Equitable Future grant in 2019 was $315,031. However, there is not an explicit range for budget requests.
• Grant periods are flexible, though generally range from 1 to 3 years.

Ongoing application entry.

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• HERI will introduce you to research methods and tools that emphasize partnership and engagement across all stages of research, from idea conception to budgeting to dissemination.
• Participating will equip attendees to effectively center equity in their work.

Registration for the 2024 Health Equity Research Intensive (HERI) is open now through August 7.

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The event will be moderated by CCPH Senior Evaluation Specialist, Alan Lee Wells, PhD, MPH, who is also a contributing author to the book.

Date and Time: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

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Date and Time: August 6, 2024, 12:00 PM

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Join us as we convene the entire ecosystem for our summer meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM hosted by Peirce College located at 1608 Walnut Street, 19th Floor!

Keren Zuniga McDowell and Motunrayo Olaniyan from the School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Research and Evaluation will lead a workshop on key postsecondary data, research, and trends for Philadelphia students. Together, we will also detail CASE efforts, action and strategy design steps to date.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Coffee and light breakfast will be provided.