The week of
January 14, 2025
PHENND Events/Activities
Campus250 (Higher Ed Celebrates America’s 250th) Spring Info Sessions
PHENND
Campus Philly and PHENND have teamed up to support higher ed to organize around the 250th, and present a clear vision that complements efforts building across the region. With a planning grant from...
Other Local Events and Workshops
International Talent, Local Impact: How International Graduates Power the Economy of Greater Philadelphia – Jan 29
Campus Philly
Join Campus Philly and International House Philadelphia as we share our latest research study: International Talent, Local Impact: How International Graduates Power the Economy of Greater...
2025 Community-Driven Research Day – Mar 11
Penn Center for Public Health
Join us for an inspiring day of collaboration and innovation as we mark the 15th anniversary of Community-Driven Research Day (CDRD). This dynamic event serves as a unique platform to foster...
Virtual Class for Nonprofits: Public Relations in 15 Minutes a Day – Jan 29
Mt. Airy Learning Tree
Public relations isn’t JUST about pushing out news to the media. It’s about relationships, messaging, and, yes, pushing news out to the media. This one-time course will empower individuals and...
Virtual CEA Learnings Series: Leading a Community Meeting – Feb 19
City of Philadelphia Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity
Our free trainings support community-driven problem solving and equitable engagement. The Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) Learning Series provides community members with the tools to create lasting...
The Education Paradox: Explaining Educational Racial Inequalities – Jan 23
Temple University Public Policy Lab
Since the civil rights movement of the mid-twentieth century, scholars have sought to explain why educational racial inequalities remain intractable, despite numerous political efforts to address...
Webinar: Regional Financial Institution Roundtable: Future Bankers and Financial Professionals Summer Camp 2025 – Jan 28
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a virtual regional roundtable to explore the interest of area financial institutions in becoming active partners in the Future Bankers and...
2025 Closing the Gender Wealth Gap Virtual Series: Stability and Opportunity – Jan 29
Women's Way
Across four virtual events this year, we’ll explore how we can build a future where all women and gender-expansive people have the stability, care, and opportunities needed to thrive. Each session...
Bridging Generations: Leading with Diversity, Ethics, and Inclusion – Feb 13
Bryn Mawr College
This one-day interactive workshop is designed to equip social sector leaders with the skills and understanding necessary to lead effectively in a cross-generational workplace while integrating...
Strengthening OST Professionals with Promising Practices and Proven Strategies – Feb 26-28
PA Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network
2025 Extra Learning Opportunities and EMPOWER Pennsylvania Out-of-School Time Conference, Strengthening OST Professionals with Promising Practices and Proven Strategies, is a unique opportunity for...
New Resources
How to get involved in Philly’s 2025 MLK Day of Service
WHYY
Philadelphia, home to the largest MLK Day event in the country, is gearing up for the holiday’s 30th anniversary. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the mark Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day...
Academic Freedom and Civil Discourse in Higher Education: A National Study of Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), in collaboration with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), has released the most comprehensive and inclusive...
Solar for Schools Curriculum
Philadelphia Solar Energy Association
The Philadelphia Solar Energy Association (PSEA) has just published its latest solar curriculum for middle school students: “Harness the Power of the Sun“, which includes “Bring...
Partnerships Classifieds
MLK Day of Service with Sharing Excess – Jan 20
Green Philly
Join Green Philly this MLK Day (January 20, 2025) as we come together to support Sharing Excess, continuing its mission to revolutionize food sharing by solving the logistical barriers of rescue and...
MLK Day Volunteer Opportunity: Assemble “Civic Engagement Starter Kits” – Jan 20
Committee of Seventy
This MLK Day, join the Committee of Seventy in empowering Philadelphians to engage more deeply with their local government. Building on the momentum of the recent presidential election election,...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
2025 Gulf-South Summit – Mar 26-28
Gulf-South Summit
The mission of the Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Through Higher Education is to promote networking among practitioners, research, ethical practices, reciprocal...
Call for Proposals: 2025 CUMU Conference: The Power of Place – Mar 10
Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities
At the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), we champion the vital connection between urban and metropolitan campuses and their communities, recognizing that “place” transcends...
Driving Social and Economic Mobility: Evolving Rankings, Shaping Policy and Building a Workforce for the Future – Feb 20-21
California State University San Marcos
Join colleagues from institutions nationwide to share insights and explore innovative approaches to supporting student success through partnerships with businesses, K-12 school districts, nonprofits...
Registration Deadline Extended: PACE Conference: Democracy Begins at Home: The Place-Based Imperative of Community and Civic Engagement – Jan 30
NC Campus Engagement
***Registration deadline extended to January 30, 2025. We have capacity for 20 more participants.*** North Carolina Campus Engagement’s Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement (PACE) conference, now...
2025 Active Citizens Conference – Feb 22
William & Mary
In the next month, we hope you and students at your institutions will register for the 2025 Active Citizens Conference on February 22 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The conference will be at William...
Grant Opportunities
efforts to prevent homelessness – Jan 31
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation invites applications for efforts to prevent homelessness With a focus on connecting people to opportunities in the Philadelphia region, the William Penn Foundation (WPF) is...
adult literacy programs – Feb 6
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Dollar General Literacy Foundation invites applications for adult literacy programs The Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established in 1993 by Cal Turner and Cal Turner Jr. to honor Dollar...
outdoor programming – Jan 31
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation issues RFP to support outdoor programming With a focus on connecting people to opportunities in the Philadelphia region, the William Penn Foundation (WPF) is committed to...
arts education school partnership programs – Jan 31
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation issues RFP for arts education school partnership programs With a focus on connecting people to opportunities in the Philadelphia region, the William Penn Foundation (WPF) is...
Spruce Foundation Grants – Mar 5
Spruce Foundation
The Spruce Foundation has launched its 2025 grant cycle. Awardees receive $5,000 in grant funding, as well as ongoing support and the opportunity to be recognized by the community at our annual gala....
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Digital Skills Program Manager (Full Time), Welcoming Center – Feb 10
The Welcoming Center
The Welcoming Center (TWC) mission is to promote inclusive economic growth through immigrant integration. We seek to open doors of economic opportunity for immigrants of all education and skill...
PA Sea Grant Undergrad Student Internships, Summer 2025 – Jan 21
Pennsylvania Sea Grant
Pennsylvania Sea Grant has funding to support 4 paid undergrad student interns during summer 2025! The internship pays $17 per hour and interns will be expected to work 40 hours per week for 8-9...
Success Coach, Catto Scholarship, CCP
Community College of Philadelphia
The Catto Scholarship is a “last dollar” opportunity that includes multiple evidence-based supports to help students achieve academic success. The Success Coach will provide a broad range of...
Employment Specialist, Project HOME
Project HOME
Job Summary: The Employment Specialist helps residents and community members find employment and connect to living wage careers. The Specialist addresses barriers to employment by seeking to...
Director of Programs, 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
Courageous Leadership For & With Families – Jan 16
Aspen Institute
Thursday, January 16th 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET (1:00 – 2:00 pm PT) REGISTER November 2024’s elections created a dramatically shifting political context, with voters strongly communicating...
Survey for retired SDP teachers on climate change
Temple University
My name is Ji Pan, and I am an undergraduate student at Temple University, currently conducting research on the effects of heat in Philadelphia public school environments as consequence of climate...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC A to Z – Jan 14
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...
Free Educational Workshops for Spanish-Speaking Families in Philadelphia – Jan 14
Literacy Partners
As we step into January, it’s the perfect time to help families in Philadelphia kick off the year with tools and resources to support their children’s learning and growth. La Fuerza de...
Transform Your Work with Spanish-Speaking Families – FREE Training
Literacy Partners
We have an exciting opportunity that could transform your work with Spanish-speaking families and empower the next generation of learners in your community. La Fuerza de Familias Latinas is offering...
AmeriCorps Webinars for January 2025
AmeriCorps
Happy 2025! A new year brings a great opportunity to try something new! So why not ignite your passion this summer through national service with AmeriCorps? Check out our January 2025 live event...
Webinar: The Future of Leadership Starts Here – Feb 12
National Youth Leadership Council
Join us for an exciting event on February 12 from 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CST, as we unveil BIG updates that will shape the future of our work with youth, educators, and communities! For over four...
Webinar: Using Demographic Data to Advance Health Equity – Jan 29
Urban Institute
The collection and application of demographic data to advance health equity is under way in California and can be a source of lessons and examples for other states. This webinar, hosted by the Urban...
2025 Redesigning Democracy Competition – Feb 22
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) is partnering with North Carolina Campus Engagement to co-host their 2025 Redesigning Democracy Competition! Join us virtually on Saturday, February...
Higher Education AmeriCorps Sponsor Virtual Network – Jan 22
Campus Compact
Campus Compact’s Higher Education AmeriCorps Sponsor Network offers a quarterly virtual space to network with other higher ed-based AmeriCorps program staff, share resources, and discuss the...
Webinar: Effective Staff Supervision: How to be a Better Supervisor – Feb 4,11, 18
Nonprofit Learning Lab
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Effective staff management is essential to completing work and employee satisfaction and retention. Managing staff isn’t easy with employees that work hybrid or virtual, off...
Faculty Updates
2025 Redesigning Democracy Competition – Feb 22
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)
Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) is partnering with North Carolina Campus Engagement to co-host their 2025 Redesigning Democracy Competition! Join us virtually on Saturday, February...
Driving Social and Economic Mobility: Evolving Rankings, Shaping Policy and Building a Workforce for the Future – Feb 20-21
California State University San Marcos
Join colleagues from institutions nationwide to share insights and explore innovative approaches to supporting student success through partnerships with businesses, K-12 school districts, nonprofits...
Higher Education AmeriCorps Sponsor Virtual Network – Jan 22
Campus Compact
Campus Compact’s Higher Education AmeriCorps Sponsor Network offers a quarterly virtual space to network with other higher ed-based AmeriCorps program staff, share resources, and discuss the...
Academic Freedom and Civil Discourse in Higher Education: A National Study of Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), in collaboration with the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), has released the most comprehensive and inclusive...
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