February 24, 2026

PHENND Events/Activities

PHENND Fellows VISTA Program Information Virtual Session – Mar 9 (new date)

PHENND

RESCHEDULED Interested in making an impact on students, families, and communities in Philadelphia? Become an AmeriCorps VISTA and support local nonprofits and schools in the fight against poverty....

Other Local Events and Workshops

Exclusive Screening of the Alabama Brawl documentary – Feb 26

Reuniting Family Bail Fund

The Alabama Brawl (2025), directed by William Eric Anderson, is a 50-minute documentary detailing the August 5, 2023, Montgomery riverfront incident where a group of white boaters attacked a Black...

11th Annual Symposium of Community Scholars Program: The Intersection of Community, Academia, and Grantmaking – Mar 26

Penn Community Scholars Program

After two semesters of preparation, the graduates of the Penn Community Scholars Program will present their innovative ideas to potential collaborators and funders. The event will include...

Sorting It Out: Philly Recycling in 2026 – Mar 17

Green Philly

Philadelphians know that recycling is complicated, but it remains the most visible – and personal – touchpoint in the city’s journey toward a circular economy. What’s the latest on...

Acres of Diamond Symposium Building and Sustaining Equitable Community Partnerships – Feb 26

Temple University

This Symposium event will include a talk from Dr. Ann Ishimaru (University of Washington-Seattle), as well as interactive roundtable discussions and information tables related to Temple...

Your voice matters: Join us for a Climate Ready workshop

City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability, in partnership with Hinge Collective, has launched a series of community Climate Ready workshops where residents can be part of updating Philadelphia’s Climate...

Building Tomorrow: Careers in Education Fair 2026 – Mar 28

University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education

Please join us for this year’s career fair: Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with districts and education staffing agencies in the greater Philly region to learn more about job...

Call for Proposals: 2026 Summit for Sustainable Schools – Mar 15

School District of Philadelphia Green Futures Program

***Deadline Extended to March 15, 2026*** We are pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2026 Summit for Sustainable Schools, sponsored by the School District of Philadelphia’s...

Fab Youth Philly: Girl Power Workshops – Feb 27, Mar 6,20,27

Fab Youth Philly

This 4-part series is all about helping girls grow stronger — from the inside out and together. Main Character Energy: Your Wellness Era — Build confidence, protect your peace, and prioritize...

State of Housing in Black America – Philadelphia Virtual Roundtable – Mar 4

Urban Affairs Coalition

In 2025, Black homeownership rates across America remained stagnant. How does Philadelphia compare to the national landscape? In 2025, Black homeownership rates remained stubbornly below their...

Upcycling Workshop – Mar 3

Fab Youth Philly

Do you know a young designer or aspiring clothing brand who would love to explore sustainable fashion? Fab Youth Philly and Climate Action Careers is hosting Cycle 1 of Slowing down fast fashion:...

2026 Community Engagement Collaborative at Slippery Rock University – Mar 26 & 27

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

The Slippery Rock University (SRU) Center for Community Engagement and Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) are thrilled to host a dynamic, two-day workshop series led by nationally...

New Resources

Elevating Youth Engagement Guide

The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Learn step-by-step how youth and adults can partner to strengthen child welfare systems through authentic engagement and shared leadership. Elevating Youth Engagement is a free training series...

Spotlight Launches New Website Under Fedcap Partnership

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity

Earlier this year, we were proud to announce that Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity had officially joined Fedcap’s Community Impact Policy Institute, strengthening our collective efforts to...

ALL IN To Vote 2026 Election Webpage

ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Our ALL IN To Vote 2026 Election webpage is officially live! Be prepared before you head to the polls. Learn which positions might be on your ballot this year, from Congress members to local...

The PANO Navigator is Live!

PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)

The PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) has launched The PANO Navigator, a curated, Pennsylvania-specific resource hub designed to help nonprofits across the Commonwealth find trusted...

New Book: Exploring Equitable Community–Campus Relationships

American Association of Colleges and Universities

Exploring Equitable Community–Campus Relationships is a timely guide for institutions committed to meaningful partnership. This volume offers practical strategies for centering equity in...

School District of Philadelphia: Office of Strategic Partnerships Impact Report, 2023-2025

School District of Philadelphia Office of Strategic Partnerships

The Office of Strategic Partnerships is proud to share highlights from our 2023–2025 biennial season, a moment that has reinforced the importance of shared responsibility and deep...

Fab Youth Philly: New Space for Teens in Kensington

Fab Youth Philly

There’s a new space for teens in Kensington. Fab Youth Philly’s expanded headquarters creates opportunities for teens to explore their passions in their maker-space, prepare for jobs in the...

National Conferences & Calls for Proposal

Institute on Community Transformation – May 27-30 (in-person); Jun 16-18 (virtual)

American Association of Colleges and Universities

The Institute on Community Transformation is a multiday, team-based opportunity—offered in person and online—designed to help campuses move beyond false hierarchies of human value and cultivate...

Call for Abstracts: Student Knowledge Exchange – Special Issue – Apr 1

Society for Research in Higher Education

Student Knowledge Exchange (SKE) denotes a multidisciplinary, co-created, student-led approach to learning through real-world projects, run in collaboration with external partners and facilitators as...

Grant Opportunities

K-12 music programs – Mar 31

Classics for Kids Foundation

Classics for Kids Foundation invites applications from K-12 music programs The Classics for Kids Foundation aims to empower young people to shape positive futures through music, build sustainable...

basic human needs, income creation – Mar 2

Bank of America

Bank of America works to develop strong partnerships with nonprofit organizations focused on issues fundamental to economic mobility in low- and moderate-income communities. The bank is focused on...

Hearst Foundation Social Service Grant – rolling

Hearst Foundations

Funding Priorities in Social Service The Hearst Foundations fund direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social...

AE Foundation Community Grants – Mar 2

AE Foundation

Are you making change in your community? Working to support the mental health & well-being of young people to empower authenticity & a better future for all. AE wants to support your...

Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities

Senior Manager, Development Operations, City Year

City Year

City Year’s dual mission is to expand educational opportunity for all students and develop the next generation of leaders through national service. Trained teams of City Year AmeriCorps members...

Paid Summer Opportunity for Science Teacher: Research Fellow – Mar 31

Drexel University

Teachers will join an NSF-funded project focused on the genomics of urban evolution in house mice. STEM teachers will work closely with the Phifer-Rixey Lab and participate in field and/or laboratory...

Director of Finance, 21 Plus

21 Plus

THE ORGANIZATION Founded in 1979, 21 Plus, Inc. provides community‑based programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Ocean and Camden Counties, New Jersey. Through...

AmeriCorps Summer Associates Host Site Opportunity – Apply by Mar 2

Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE)

In partnership with AmeriCorps, Partners for Campus-Community Engagement (PCCE) is pleased to announce the release of the Summer Associates Host Site Application! AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates...

Miscellaneous

Webinar: Meeting Moments of Change: Strategic Planning for an Unpredictable World – Mar 16

Nonprofit Learning Lab

Since 2020, nonprofits have faced multiple stressors to our programs — including shifting donor preferences and evolving federal guidelines. These disruptions impact every level of our work, from...

Webinar: Youth Councils and Boards – Elevate Youth Voice and Leadership – Feb 26

National Youth Leadership Council

Unlock the potential of youth leadership in this 45 minute interactive webinar! Empower young voices, foster collaboration, and cultivate essential skills that shape the leaders of tomorrow. This...

Penn Engineering: Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program (SMP) 2026 – Apply by Mar 10

Penn Engineering

Join the Penn Engineering track of the award-winning Provost’s Summer Mentorship Program. Over four weeks, students will: Design & build robotics systems Explore bioengineering & technology...

Penn Engineering & Heights: BLI Computer Science STEM Academy 2026 – Apply by Mar 9

Penn Engineering

Program Overview The BLI Computer Science STEM Academy is designed to prepare high school students for Computer Science, Technology, and Engineering majors. Students will: Learn Java programming...

Hybrid Event: March 4: Is Home Ownership Still Part Of The American Dream? – Mar 4

Bipartisan Policy Center

Home ownership has traditionally been a cornerstone of the American Dream. But historically high home prices, elevated mortgage rates, rising insurance costs, and a shortage of starter homes have...

Join the CultureWorks Board of Directors

CultureWorks

CultureWorks is seeking new board members to help steward our organization through an exciting period of growth and impact. Why Join Our Board? Shape a high-impact organization supporting 220+...

2026 Scholarship for Music Majors – May 10

Motivated by Music

The Motivated by Music Scholarship is now open for applications, offering awards of at least $1,000 to help students pursue their dreams in music. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share...

FAB FITS: Fab Youth Philly Youth-run Thrift Store

Fab Youth Philly

Did you hear? Fab Youth Philly has launched a youth-run thrift store, called FAB FITS. It is currently open on Thursdays and Fridays for teens ages 15-19 to shop for free! Being a teen is expensive...

Zoom Event: “Bottleneck” Voter Registration Strategies – Feb 25

Civic Nation

Join Civic Nation’s February meeting to learn how campuses are using “bottleneck” voter registration strategies to register students to vote through existing campus processes, including...

Online Event: Self-Study to Strategy: Advancing Community Engagement Through the Carnegie Elective Classification – Feb 24

GivePulse

Join the GivePulse team for an engaging conversation with higher education community engagement professionals and campus administrators as they reflect on their institutions’ successful self-study...

Online Event: Self-Study to Strategy: Advancing Community Engagement Through the Carnegie Elective Classification – Feb 24

GivePulse

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