The week of
January 13, 2026
Other Local Events and Workshops
Stronger Together: Leadership Skills for Uncertain Times – Jan 22 & 29
Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations
Today’s nonprofit leaders are navigating unprecedented challenges—from shifting funding landscapes to multigenerational teams facing uncertainty and change. This two-part workshop series...
2026 Toolkit webinar: High impact giving and community resilience – Jan 21
University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice
Join the Center for High Impact Philanthropy for an engaging panel discussion and introduction of the 2026 High Impact Giving Toolkit, a free digital resource designed to help donors of all sizes...
Participate in the Juvenile Justice Continuum of Care Project Virtual Stakeholder Sessions – Jan 23,27,30 & Feb 4,11
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), in partnership with the WestEd Justice and Prevention Research Center (JPRC) has received funding from the federal Office of Juvenile...
African American Museum in Philadelphia unveils plans for MLK weekend – Jan 17-19
WHYY
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is preparing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a long weekend of activities and reduced admission cost. “The theme for this weekend is radical...
Customer Service February 2026, Project HOME – Apply by Feb 5
Project HOME
Customer Service February 2026 from Project HOME, Adult Learning and Workforce Program: 100% free, including certification testing HDI Customer Service Representative certification Includes job...
LeadLab Summit 2026: The Art + Impact of Courage – Apr 25-26
LeadLab
The 2026 LeadLab season is here and applications are now open. LeadLab is a dynamic leadership summit for creative leaders ready to lead with courage—this year’s theme. Designed for...
NELI Hybrid Certificate Program – Leading with Impact: Nonprofit Executive Certificate – Apply by Mar 12
Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
One of the most formidable challenges Nonprofit leaders face is navigating the delicate balance between fulfilling the organization’s mission and addressing the complex and ever-evolving needs...
How to get involved in Philly’s 2026 MLK Day of Service – Jan 19
WHYY
In 2026, against the backdrop of yearlong semiquincentennial celebrations, the will mark its 31st annual MLK Day of Service. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was born out of federal legislation...
DBHIDS Engaging Males of Color – The Weight of the Crown: The Silent Battles of Leadership – Jan 22
City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
Join the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) Engaging Males of Color (EMOC) initiative for The Weight of the Crown: The Silent Battles of Leadership. This...
Public Speaking Workshop, Project HOME – Feb 3&4 (Enroll by Jan 26)
Project HOME
This workshop is 100% free. Adults of all ages are welcome. Dates and Time: Tuesday, February 3 and Wednesday, February 4 (two days); 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (two hours a day) Project HOME | Adult...
Youth Zine Workshop: “What Is Your Dream?” – Jan 17
PhillyCAM
Led by Kenna Augustin, a 15-year-old artist and two-time Gary Smalls Youth Media Award winner, this creative workshop introduces participants to zine-making using collage, writing, and honor of Dr....
2026 Collaborative Conference – Save the Dates + Share Your Thoughts by Jan 16
PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
It’s officially 2026 and planning is underway for this year’s Collaborative Conference! Join us Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference...
2026 GIS and Public Health Institute: Feb 5-6 & 12-13
Penn Center for Public Health
Registration is now open for the 2026 GIS and Public Health Institute, February 5-6 & 12-13 at the CHOP Roberts Building, 2714 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146. This institute is designed to...
New Resources
PA State Financial Aid Guide
PA Department of Education
The PA State Financial Aid Guide provides an outline of state financial aid programs organized by eligibility and type. These programs provide financial aid for students both in and out of PA....
Updated Campus Free Speech Guide and Campus for All Workshops
PEN America
PEN America has unveiled an updated Campus Free Speech Guide, a unique digital resource designed to help students, faculty, and administrators navigate the complex challenges of speech, protest, and...
Open-access ‘Research Methods for a Better World’ Course Materials
Environmental Studies and Sciences (ESS) Forum
Over the past semester, Anne Toomey, PhD (Associate Professor, Environmental Studies and Science, Pace University, NYC) has piloted and refined a set of open-access materials for a course...
Partnerships Classifieds
Invitation to Exhibit: Health Careers Community Jobs Fair – Reserve by Jan 16
North10 Philadelphia
North10, in partnership with HealthWorks Academies and SquashSmarts, invites your organization to be part of a powerful community event designed to connect the Hunting Park–East Tioga community...
Seeking Volunteers: Philly Reading Coaches (PRC)
City of Philadelphia Office of Children and Families
PHILLY READING COACHES (PRC) is a program that combines early reading support, access to books, and community volunteers to boost reading skills for our city’s children. PRC is funded by the Office...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Smithsonian Science Education Leadership Summit (SSELS) – Apply by Jan 5
Smithsonian Science Education Center
We are now accepting applications for the Smithsonian Science Education Leadership Summit, taking place at Drexel University in Philadelphia from March 27 to March 29, 2026. This free three-day...
21st Annual ISEEN Winter Institute: Justice for People and the Planet through Community Action – Jan 27-30
Independent Schools Experiential Education Network (ISEEN)
Join ISEEN its 2026 Winter Institute, taking place January 27–30, in Baltimore, Maryland. The Winter Institute is ISEEN’s flagship gathering and a rare opportunity for school leaders and...
Grant Opportunities
2026 Hillman Prizes for journalists
Sidney Hillman Foundation
Sidney Hillman Foundation invites nominations for the 2026 Hillman Prizes Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has honored journalists, writers, and public figures who pursue investigative...
Conflict Resolution Initiative for Students and Youth – Jan 9
Association for Conflict Resolution
Association for Conflict Resolution invites applications for education, training The Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) has announced the 2026 JAMS Foundation-ACR Initiative for Students and...
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants – Jan 22
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...
Natural Climate Solutions in the United States – Jan 15
Allen Family Philanthropies
Allen Family Philanthropies aims to accelerate Natural Climate Solutions in the United States Allen Family Philanthropies aims to build thriving and resilient communities in the Pacific Northwest and...
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood – Jan 31 LOI
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood invites LOIs The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports development projects and promising research that appear likely to improve the welfare of young...
RightOn! Grant-Funded In-Kind Support for After-School STEM Programs – Apply by Dec 19
RightOn
Co-designed with students nationwide, RightOn! is an after-school STEM curriculum and web app where wrong answers shine — transforming misconceptions into moments of laughter, insight, and...
Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence – Jan 7
William T. Grant Foundation
This program funds research studies that examine strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people ages 5-25 in the United States. We seek proposals for studies...
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality – Jan 7
William T. Grant Foundation
This program supports research to build, test, or increase understanding of programs, policies, or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Out-of-School Time Coach, Philadelphia Youth Football Academy
Philadelphia Youth Football Academy
Our Out-of-School Football Coach helps our youth/players develop skills, sportsmanship, and a love for the game in a fun and safe environment. Their responsibilities include planning and leading...
Miscellaneous
Guidance from PA Colleagues to Advance Your Campus CARES Plans – Feb 5
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Webinar – Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Guidance from PA Colleagues to Advance Your Campus CARES Plans Click to register Join statewide experts and postsecondary...
Monell Science Center Apprenticeship – Apply by Jan 9
Monell Chemical Senses Center
The Monell Science Apprenticeship Program (MSAP) is looking for highly motivated high school and undergraduate students in the greater Philadelphia area (including Camden) for a seven-week intensive...
Webinar: Building Inclusive Pathways into the Bioeconomy – Dec 5
BioBuilder
This talk will explore how BioBuilder addresses key chokepoints in the education-to-workforce pipeline: increasing student engagement in science, supporting educators with high-quality resources, and...
Virtual Event: The Power of Stories – Dec 18
National Girls Collaborative Project
Meet talented authors creating stories that matter! Join National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) for an interactive conversation with writers who are inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and...
Campus Compact receives grant to expand Campus Action Planning
Campus Compact
Campus Compact has announced that it has secured $600,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation to provide infrastructure and programming support for our Campus Action Planning for Civic and Community...
Democratic Engagement
Practicing Democracy: A Toolkit for Educating Civic Professionals
Campus Compact
Practicing Democracy: A Toolkit for Educating Civic Professionals, published by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and Campus Compact, offers practical approaches and...
Common Cause: Strengthening Our Democracy From Campus Compact
Campus Compact
Campus Compact brings you stories and resources that explore the many different ways colleges and universities contribute to building a stronger and more robust democracy for us all. We know that...
Faculty Updates
Campus Compact receives grant to expand Campus Action Planning
Campus Compact
Campus Compact has announced that it has secured $600,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation to provide infrastructure and programming support for our Campus Action Planning for Civic and Community...
Common Cause: Strengthening Our Democracy From Campus Compact
Campus Compact
Campus Compact brings you stories and resources that explore the many different ways colleges and universities contribute to building a stronger and more robust democracy for us all. We know that...
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