December 17, 2024
Other Local Events and Workshops
Free Kwanzaa Celebration at the Penn Museum – Dec 29
Join us for a day of vibrant traditions, inspiring performances, and family fun at Afro Culture Preservation Council’s (ACPC) 41st annual Kwanzaa Celebration. Connect with the community, celebrate...
Leading with Emotional Intelligence – Jan 30
Many professionals who are reaching for leadership positions think that these positions come with an ability to influence others, demonstrate certainty, and be right. However, demonstrating...
Zoom Event: So You Want To Go To College? – Jan 20
On behalf of the University of Pennsylvania’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr “Day of Service” committee, we would like to invite YOUR 11th and 12th grade students to our free online workshop, “So...
Virtual Lunch and Learn: Understanding Philly Public Schools’ New K-8 ELA Curriculum – Jan 14
We are excited to share that we have a new upcoming Lunch and Learn: Understanding Philly Public Schools’ New K-8 ELA Curriculum, on January 14, 2025, 1:00 PM. The School District of...
Connect for Change: Sustainable Community Mixer – Jan 16
Is your New Year’s resolution to take meaningful steps for a greener, stronger Philadelphia? The best way to combat climate change is to take action locally. Join us for “Connect for...
Call for Proposals: Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education: Why DEI? It Matters! – Jan 20
Gwynedd Mercy University welcomes proposals for our 5th Annual Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education, being held online in Zoom on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 8, 2025,...
9th Annual FAFSA Kickoff with Dr. Watlington – Jan 8
Please join The School District of Philadelphia at our 9th annual FAFSA kickoff featuring Dr. Watlington on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 3:30pm to 7:00pm! This event will be held in-person at The...
Helping Immigrant Students in the New US Presidential Era – Jan 16
Discuss the challenges and opportunities facing immigrant college students as the United States transitions into a new presidential administration. Come ready to share and learn about Philly-based...
New Resources
Join the Coalition for College’s CBO Registry
At the Coalition for College, we know that community-based organizations are critical to the success of so many students looking to earn a college degree. That’s why we created the CCID...
Governor Shapiro Delivers New Blueprint for Higher Education, Focused on Competitiveness and Workforce Development & Grounded in Access and Affordability
Governor Shapiro’s blueprint works to ensure every Pennsylvanian will have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed. Under Governor Shapiro’s plan, higher education...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Save the Date: A National Conversation About Economic Mobility – Apr 22–23
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia invites you to save the date for the Economic Mobility Summit — a national conversation about why economic mobility matters to the economy and how...
Call for Proposals: 2025 Summit for Sustainable Schools – Jan 31
We’re excited to announce the Call for Proposals for the 2025 Summit for Sustainable Schools, sponsored by the School District of Philadelphia’s GreenFutures Program. This year’s theme, Climate...
Memphis ’25 Institute on Teaching Social Action – Mar 8-9
We would like to invite you to apply to the Memphis ’25 Institute at the National Civil Rights Museum on March 8-9, 2025. All sessions will be led by Dr. Scott Myers-Lipton, Director of...
Compact25 Agenda Online Now
We’re so excited to share the Compact25 national conference agenda. Check out our website to see over 200 hands-on workshops, innovative sessions, roundtable discussions, and more—all...
2025 NPEA Conference: Resist, Reimagine, Rebuild – A Call to Action for Educational Equity and Justice – Apr 2-4
We invite you to join the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA) at the 2025 NPEA Conference: Resist, Reimagine, Rebuild – A Call to Action for Educational Equity and Justice, taking...
Grant Opportunities
Military and Veterans programs – Jan 6
Bob Woodruff Foundation invites applications for programs that serve the military and veterans The Bob Woodruff Foundation invests in programs that help service members, veterans, their families, and...
youth service project grants – Jan 1
Karma for Cara Foundation invites applications for youth service project grants The Karma for Cara Foundation (K4C) was established by 21-year-old Cara Becker and her family while Cara was being...
Orgs working with immigrant artists – Jun 30
Vilcek Foundation invites applications for grants to support nonprofits working with immigrants in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The Vilcek Foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica...
Projects in aging – Feb 1
RRF Foundation for Aging invites applications for projects in aging Since 1979, the Chicago-based RRF Foundation for Aging has supported projects that enhance and improve the quality of life for...
2025 Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grants – Jan 26
The application is now open for YSA’s 15th Annual Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grants program! With the generous support of the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, we are again offering...
Request for Qualifications for Specialized Out-of-School Time Programming – Jan 8
On behalf of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Children and Families and Department of Human Services (City of Philadelphia or City), Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) has released and...
PA SEA GRANT ANNOUNCES RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Feb 14
The Pennsylvania Sea Grant College Program is pleased to announce its 2026-28 Research Request for Proposals (RFP). Pre-proposal submissions are due by February 14, 2025, by 5:00 PM, EST....
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
After-School Program Site Director, Urban Affairs Coalition
Program Summary The Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program (YOACAP), is a program partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC). Our agency’s mission is to enhance the quality of life...
Chief Operating Officer, Philadelphia Department of Public Health
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH), with some 900 staff and a budget of $350 million, promotes and protects the health of all...
Webinar: AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection – Dec 19
Are you considering serving with AmeriCorps in the NCCC program? Join us Thursday, December 19, 2024, 4:00 PM ET for “AmeriCorps NCCC: Application and Selection.” We’ll provide a...
K-12 Math Instructor (Part-Time)
TEACH LLC is looking for tutors who are available during the school day (8AM-3PM) to run small group tutoring sessions. Applicants should have 2+ years of experience as a tutor or teacher. A degree...
Miscellaneous
Webinar: GivePulse Ecosystem: Addressing Food Insecurity – Jan 28
Join us on Tuesday, January 28, at 2:00 PM to explore the community engagement ecosystem created by GivePulse. This session highlights the benefit of providing a shared community engagement platform...
Dissertation Dish Webinar: Students as Co-researchers – Using Participatory Action Research to Address College Food Insecurity – Jan 14
About our Next Speaker: Dr. Rachel Brand teaches in the Child Studies department at Santa Clara University. Rachel has over a decade of experience teaching community-engaged learning, critical...
6th Annual THRIVE Student Conference and Opportunity Fair – Feb 22
The 6th Annual THRIVE Student Conference and Opportunity Fair will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Back to where it all started, the conference will be held at Middlesex College in Edison,...
College Success Network
Join the Coalition for College’s CBO Registry
At the Coalition for College, we know that community-based organizations are critical to the success of so many students looking to earn a college degree. That’s why we created the CCID...
Faculty Updates
Dissertation Dish Webinar: Students as Co-researchers – Using Participatory Action Research to Address College Food Insecurity – Jan 14
About our Next Speaker: Dr. Rachel Brand teaches in the Child Studies department at Santa Clara University. Rachel has over a decade of experience teaching community-engaged learning, critical...
Call for Proposals: Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education: Why DEI? It Matters! – Jan 20
Gwynedd Mercy University welcomes proposals for our 5th Annual Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education, being held online in Zoom on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 8, 2025,...
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