The week of
April 8, 2025
PHENND Events/Activities
Film Screening: Join or Die (Dinner and Conversation, too) – Apr 23
PHENND
Join or Die is presented by Drexel’s Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and Office of Student Life in partnership with PHENND. Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Webinar: Scenario Planning: Mapping the Unknown for Nonprofits – Apr 16
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
With so much upheaval, how can nonprofits possibly prepare for the future? Scenario planning allows nonprofits to create quick pictures of what the world might look like, based on a few key variables...
Community Screenings of “Free for All: The Public Library”
WHYY
Libraries across the region and WHYY present Free for All: The Public Library, a documentary on the pioneers who built free libraries and today’s librarians fighting closures and book bans. Watch...
Free Library of Philadelphia: Federal Employee Transition Workshop – Apr 8
Free Library of Philadelphia
Federal workers hit by DOGE cuts can now tap the Free Library of Philadelphia for help. The free workshops include networking and career tips, take place at four different locations, and are open...
Nature’s Inspiration – Apr 18
Museum for Art in Wood
Join us for an afternoon of conversation with Iraqi Americans and Iraq war veterans about their view of the bald eagle egg as a symbol of new beginnings and how an American pastime, football, has...
Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching (VAST) Summer Educator Institute – Jul 7-11
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Spend a week at the Philadelphia Museum of Art with a cohort of your fellow educators, immersing yourself in the Visual Arts as a Tool for Teaching (VAST). This year we’ll be exploring the...
Webinar: Federal Budget & Medicaid Changes: Implications for PA – Apr 15
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
On March 15, 2025, the President signed a continuing resolution (CR) that continues funding the federal government for the rest of the current fiscal year, ending September 30, 2025. This action...
The Artist’s Role: An Evening of Live Performance and Connection – Apr 12
Asian Arts Initiative
Please join us on April 12th at 6:00 PM for The Artist’s Role at Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia. Inspired by Toni Cade Bambara’s assertion that “the role of an artist...
Inspire to Teach – Future Educator Forum for Philly High Schools – Apr 16
Pennsylvania Educator Diversity Consortium
Welcome to Inspire to Teach – Future Educator Forum for Philadelphia High School Students! Join us on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at 5:00 PM at The Hive at Spring Point (30 South 15th...
PA Remake Learning Days – May 1-23
Remake Learning Days Southeastern PA
The listing of events for the regional Southeastern, PA Remake Learning Days (RLD) is now available. RLD is a celebration of innovative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense...
Climate Solutions Symposium 2025 – May 19-20
Penn State
On May 19 – 20, 2025, Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium will highlight innovations from numerous disciplines through dynamic breakout sessions, keynote talks from leaders in the climate...
Bridging Blocks: Navigating Borders: Exploring the Issues of Immigration – Apr 8
WHYY
Overseas-born residents now constitute of Philadelphians, that’s the highest share in eight decades, according to data from The Pew Charitable Trusts. Most recent immigrants find themselves in...
New Resources
NEW Resources & Updates for Nonprofits on Recent Executive Orders
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
As many of you know, on January 20, 2025, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) on a broad range issues affecting nonprofits and those we serve. Several more EOs of note were signed...
Partnerships Classifieds
Volunteers Needed: Career Fair at Comegys Elementary School – Jun 3
Comegys Elementary School
We’re organizing a Career Fair for our Kindergarten through 8th grade students to be held on June 3rd from 10am-12pm at Benjamin B. Comegys Elementary School, 5100 Greenway...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Disrupting Poverty DC Action Summit – May 7-8
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
Join Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath) for the inaugural Disrupting Poverty DC Action Summit, a two-day event dedicated to advancing economic mobility and advocating for bold policy change. Open to...
Grant Opportunities
6-12 science projects – May 1
Toshiba America Foundation
Toshiba America invites applications for grade 6-12 science projects The Toshiba America Foundation invites grant applications from grade 6-12 teachers for innovative science, technology,...
high-quality early childhood education – Apr 25
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation issues RFP for increasing enrollment in high-quality early childhood education The Philadelphia-based William Penn Foundation is committed to expanding access to resources and...
research to reduce inequality – May 7 letters of inquiry
William T. Grant Foundation
William T. Grant Foundation invites applications for research to reduce inequality The William T. Grant Foundation invites applications for its Research Grants on Reducing Inequality program, which...
arts and culture programming – Apr 25
William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation issues RFP for arts and culture programming The William Penn Foundation (WPF) in Philadelphia is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a...
projects in aging – May 1 letter of interest
Retirement Research Foundation
Retirement Research Foundation invites applications for projects in aging Since 1979, the Chicago-based RRF Foundation for Aging has awarded more than $239 million to enhance and improve the quality...
Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and Neighborhood Assistance Program – Enterprise Zone (NAP-EZP) – May 30
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and Neighborhood Assistance Program – Enterprise Zone (NAP-EZP) are both now accepting applications, and will close on Friday, May 30th at 5:00 PM....
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Belmont Charter Network Career Fair – Apr 24
Belmont Charter Network
You are invited to a career open house at the Belmont Charter Network. If you are interested in joining our team, our in-person Open House is a great opportunity to: Learn more about our mission and...
Summer Enrichment Program Manager, DREAM
DREAM
Do you enjoy working with kids and making an impact in your local area? Do you want to bring powerful resources to underserved communities? Do you have a passion for building capable and empowered...
Summer Enrichment Coordinator (AmeriCorps)
DREAM
Are you looking for a rewarding, creative, youth-centered, team-oriented and FUN summer job? Consider joining us at DREAM! The DREAM Program is doing work to close the opportunity gap for at-promise...
Small Business Coordinator, Philadelphia VIP – May 1
Philadelphia VIP
Philadelphia VIP is a nonprofit that recruits and supports volunteer attorneys to represent low-income Philadelphians who face critical legal issues but cannot afford a lawyer. Since 1981, VIP has...
Civic Impact and Communications Coordinator, Project Pericles – Apr 28
Project Pericles
Project Pericles is a higher education nonprofit dedicated to advancing civic participation and social responsibility across college campuses. Through faculty leadership programs, community-engaged...
Policy & Advocacy Director, Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development exists to rebuild a national Black Teacher Pipeline to achieve educational and racial justice by ensuring there is equity in the recruiting, training,...
2025 Freedom Schools Literacy Academy Summer Job Opportunities – Apr 27
The Center for Black Educator Development
***Deadline extended to April 27, 2025*** The Center for Black Educator Development is hiring high school students, college-aged students, and educators to work in our Philadelphia and virtual 2025...
Director of Programs, Summer Search Philadelphia
Summer Search Philadelphia
At Summer Search, we believe in ‘No Ceilings’ and envision a world in which young people, regardless of circumstances, can chart their own destiny. In the United States, students from...
Director of Academic Support, Kline School of Law
Drexel University
Job Summary Drexel University Kline School of Law seeks a proactive, creative, innovative, and compassionate individual to join us as the Director of Academic Support. The Kline School of Law is...
Assistant Growing Manager, Martha’s Community Farm
Martha's Community Farm
Martha’s Community Farm is beginning interviewing to hire an Assistant Growing Manager for July 1st. The Manager will, with Farm team, assist in executing all aspects of Community Farm. Acts as...
Student Leadership Academy Program Coordinator (Remote), Campus Compact – Apr 14
Campus Compact
Campus Compact is a national coalition of colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. As the only national higher education association dedicated solely to higher...
Miscellaneous
National Youth Leadership Council Youth as Solutions Program – Sep 4
National Youth Leadership Council
National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for Youth as Solutions, our flagship youth leadership development program designed to equip young...
Nominate a teacher: Honoring extraordinary teachers – Apr 13
Independence Blue Cross
Teachers inspire, nurture, and transform lives every single day. They don’t just teach — they help shape the future of their students, schools, and communities. That’s why IBX and the Phillies...
2025 Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grant – Apr 11
The Center for Black Educator Development
The Center for Black Educator Development is excited to announce that our 2025 Diverse Teacher Pipeline Grant Application is now open! We are seeking to support nonprofit organizations that are...
PennSERVE State Service Plan Survey – May 2
PennSERVE
PennSERVE is developing PA’s next three-year State Service Plan – and they could use your help gathering insights from volunteers, nonprofits, and community groups across the state! If...
Temple Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science – Apr 30
Temple University College of Education and Human Development
The Temple Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs are federally-funded college access programs designed to provide first-generation, low-income, and/or students at academic risk...
Eureka! STEM Based Program and Summer Camp – Apr 15
Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey
Join Eureka! – Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey to participate in an engaging summer camp filled with hands-on STEM activities! Girls will also delve into the...
Online Workshop: Creating Relevant and Meaningful STEM Experiences – Apr 15
National Informal STEM Education Network
Join us as we explore the importance of relevance in STEM learning experiences. We will start with an introduction to the principles of relevance, sharing strategies found to be successful during a...
For Students
National Youth Leadership Council Youth as Solutions Program – Sep 4
National Youth Leadership Council
National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for Youth as Solutions, our flagship youth leadership development program designed to equip young...
Temple Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science – Apr 30
Temple University College of Education and Human Development
The Temple Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs are federally-funded college access programs designed to provide first-generation, low-income, and/or students at academic risk...
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