The week of
October 29, 2024
Other Local Events and Workshops
Reuniting Family Bail Fund Anniversary Celebration – Nov 9-10
Reuniting Family Bail Fund
The Reuniting Family Bail Fund is celebrating 5 years November 10th with a weekend full of events so mark your calendars. Join us as we continue the journey of freedom with Fox and Rob with a...
Junior Solar Sprint Teacher Training – Nov 2
Philadelphia Solar Energy Association
Are your students curious about solar energy? Are they concerned about climate change? Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) is hosting a free teacher training on the Junior Solar Sprint...
Free Record Clearing and Pardon Clinic – Nov 16
Community College of Philadelphia
We want to help you understand your rights and your options. If you’ve been arrested or convicted in Philadelphia County, join us for free legal services and resources: Meet with a lawyer to review...
Student Voices Symposium: Foster Care to College – Dec 4
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
For students in or aging out of foster care, transitioning to higher education can be especially challenging without resources and support. As the majority of youth in foster care aspire to attend...
New Resources
New ServiceVote Get Out The Vote Toolkit
Youth Service America
It’s getting close to Election Day and you’ve been working hard to register new voters, educate your peers on the voting process, and advocate on behalf of policies you believe in. So, what’s...
All Your Voting Questions Answered
The Philadelphia Citizen
The term “Election Day” has become somewhat of a misnomer. Because so many voters vote early, we have extended election seasons. That Philadelphians can cast their ballot at their convenience is...
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2024 general election in Philly
Billy Penn
Here is our way to help Philadelphia residents who have avoided thinking about the Nov. 5 election till they absolutely had to. Philadelphia voters are expected to once again play a critical role...
ALL IN Campus Democracy Voting Resources for Campuses
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
Pledge to Vote Tool: Encouraging students to make the pledge to vote in 2024 and to hold their peers accountable by reminding them to vote. ALL IN sends election reminders straight to their inboxes....
Guides.vote: Nonpartisan Voters Guide for PA Senate and Other Races
Guides.vote
People often don’t vote because they don’t know where candidates stand, and don’t know where to find trustworthy information. They also believe that their vote won’t matter, because whoever...
Drexel Celebrates Civic Partnership Milestones: Release of “Our Shared Community” Report
Drexel University
Drexel University’s Office of University and Community Partnerships is proud to announce the release of Our Shared Community, a digital report cataloging over a decade of building mutual...
Partnerships Classifieds
Nonprofit Board Fellowship for leaders of color – Nov 6
Cause Strategy Partners
Cause Strategy Partners invites applications for Nonprofit Board Fellowship A certified B-corporation, Cause Strategy Partners works at the intersection of nonprofits and corporations to connect...
Volunteers Needed: Future City Competition – Jan 18
Philadelphia Regional Future City Competition
Future City Competition is a middle school competition where teams from different schools have to create a city of the future that will withstand whatever challenges the organization sets out. They...
Volunteers Needed: 2025 CHOP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Medical Financial Partnership (MFP) offers high-quality financial services to help families build wealth and improve their health. MFP is seeking...
Volunteers Needed: Adult Education Tutors
City of Philadelphia
Adult Education Tutors support adult learners with English for Speakers of Other Languages, Adult Basic Education, GED test prep, and/or basic digital skills. Before being matched with a learner,...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Florida ’25 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Feb 8-9
Bonner Foundation
We would like to invite you to apply to the Florida ’25 Institute on Teaching Social Action at Rollins College on February 8-9, 2025. All sessions will be led by Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton,...
Call for Chapters for Edited Book: “How to Facilitate Community-Based Learning” – Dec 1
Edward Elgar Publishing
Please consider submitting a chapter for our edited book, How to Facilitate Community-Based Learning as part of Edward Elgar Publishing How To Guides. This series, written by practitioner experts,...
Grant Opportunities
Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative Catalyst Grant Program – Nov 22
Urban Institute
Urban Institute, Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative invite applications for Catalyst Grant Program The Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative are collaborating on the Catalyst...
Benefit people with developmental disabilities – Nov 6
People With Disabilities Foundation
People With Disabilities Foundation invites applications for efforts to benefit people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities The People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) aims to...
Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial – Dec 6
Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial
Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial invites applications for implementation grants The Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial aims to assist...
Shapiro Administration Announces New Grant Opportunities to Fight Hunger and Prevent Food Waste – Feb 28
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley joined the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to announce new grant availability for non-profit organizations...
PA Solar 4 Schools Grant – Jan 31
Philadelphia Solar Energy Association
The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) just released the guidelines for the new Solar 4 Schools state grant. The $25 million allocated statewide is expected to go quickly....
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Financial Empowerment Education Specialist (Part-Time)
Philadelphia Financial Scholars
About Philadelphia Financial Scholars (PFS): Philadelphia Financial Scholars is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high school students and their families with financial empowerment...
Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project Summer Graduate Student (JD or MSW) Fellowships
Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project
The Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP) seeks applications from qualified first- and second-year law students and Master of Social Work students to fill two summer fellowships. Applications...
Teaching Artist (Part-Time), Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation
The part-time Teaching Artist will be responsible for delivering afterschool arts-based programming for PreK-4th grade learners enrolled at Barnes partner school, Community Partnership School,...
Audience Engagement Division Coordinator (FT/ Hybrid), Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation
The Audience Engagement Division Administrative and Programs Coordinator provides administrative support for the Fleischner Family Deputy Director for Community Engagement and plays a critical role...
Director of Development Services, Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation
The Director of Development Services collaborates with the Deputy Director for Advancement and development leadership staff in the overall planning, integration, and oversight and the administration...
Program Coordinator I, Rutgers Camden
Rutgers Camden
Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Program Coordinator I in the Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Rutgers University-Camden is committed to achieving and advancing the principles of...
Social Media Content Associate (Part-Time Contractor)
PhillyGoes2College
Are you a creative Philly native who’s passionate about giving back to your community? Philadelphia Education Fund’s PhillyGoes2College is looking for a Social Media Content Associate...
Peer Advocate Benefits Specialist, Defender Association of Philadelphia
Defender Association of Philadelphia
The Defender Association of Philadelphia seeks a Peer Advocate Benefits Specialist in our Child Advocacy Unit (CAU). The CAU’s collaborative team of attorneys and social workers provide high...
Campus Vote Project 2025 Democracy Fellow Position
Campus Vote Project
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project is seeking students in the following states who are passionate about democratic engagement, politically interested and are self-starters to help...
Community Impact Manager, PCs for People
PCs for People
This role will support the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, ensuring that community impact initiatives are effectively implemented, tailored to each market’s unique needs, and aligned with...
Summer 2025 Legal Internship for Rising Second- or Third-Year Law Students – Feb 12
Philadelphia VIP
Philadelphia VIP seeks highly motivated rising second- or third-year law students to serve as summer legal interns supporting VIP’s work in the many areas where our clients face critical...
Miscellaneous
2025’s Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence – Feb 28
PA Department of Environmental Protection
The nomination period for the 2025 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is now open! The Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is seeking to recognize exemplary environmental...
2025 I AM PHL Contest
PhillyGoes2College
Philly high school students, it’s your time to shine! PhillyGoes2College, in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and Vanguard, is proud to present the 2025 I AM PHL Contest—a celebration of...
Webinar: Examining the Knowledge of Intercultural and Global Self-Awareness – Feb 7
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Self-awareness is key to developing intercultural competence. According to the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ (AAC&U) Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE...
A Call to Colleges and Universities: National Day of Racial Healing – Jan 21
American Association of Colleges and Universities
To mark the ninth annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) calls on colleges and universities...
STEM Funding and Research Opportunities
Institute for Broadening Participation
Pathways to Science has many STEM funding and opportunities, such as paid summer research, graduate fellowships, and graduate programs, for students: For Undergraduates: Paid Summer 2025...
Democratic Engagement
Campus Vote Project 2025 Democracy Fellow Position
Campus Vote Project
The Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project is seeking students in the following states who are passionate about democratic engagement, politically interested and are self-starters to help...
College Success Network
It Takes a Village: Virtual FAFSA Workshop – Jan 14
Campus Philly
Welcome to It Takes a Village: FAFSA Workshop! Join us online for an informative session on navigating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our experts will guide you through the...
2025 I AM PHL Contest
PhillyGoes2College
Philly high school students, it’s your time to shine! PhillyGoes2College, in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and Vanguard, is proud to present the 2025 I AM PHL Contest—a celebration of...
For Students
It Takes a Village: Virtual FAFSA Workshop – Jan 14
Campus Philly
Welcome to It Takes a Village: FAFSA Workshop! Join us online for an informative session on navigating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our experts will guide you through the...
2025 I AM PHL Contest
PhillyGoes2College
Philly high school students, it’s your time to shine! PhillyGoes2College, in partnership with Wawa Welcome America and Vanguard, is proud to present the 2025 I AM PHL Contest—a celebration of...
Faculty Updates
Webinar: Examining the Knowledge of Intercultural and Global Self-Awareness – Feb 7
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Self-awareness is key to developing intercultural competence. According to the American Association of Colleges and Universities’ (AAC&U) Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE...
A Call to Colleges and Universities: National Day of Racial Healing – Jan 21
American Association of Colleges and Universities
To mark the ninth annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) calls on colleges and universities...
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