March 10, 2026
Other Local Events and Workshops
Women’s History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
It’s Women’s History Month and the Free Library of Philadelphia is proud to celebrate and honor the many contributions and achievements of women throughout history. Explore a variety of...
Trust, Truth and the Future of Local News – Apr 3&4
The Philadelphia public radio station WHYY News is hosting a civic news conference in collaboration with Bridging Blocks and The Free Library of Philadelphia to explore civic journalism and newsroom...
Virtual Training: An In-Depth Look At Education in Governor Shapiro’s 2026/27 Budget Proposal – Mar 12
This event is presented by Families For Equitable School Funding! Join us for a deep dive into Governor Shapiro’s proposed 2026-2027 budget for education. We will share details of his proposal...
City Nature Challenge – BioBlitz at The Woodlands – Apr 25
Join us for an exciting BioBlitz on Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at The Woodlands! (Raindate: April 26) In partnership with Green Philly, The Woodlands, Feminist Bird...
Women’s History Month Events in Philly
Celebrate trailblazers with tours and museum exhibits, support women-owned businesses at markets and food-and-drink events, and more. March is Women’s History Month, so it’s a great time to learn...
Pi Day at the Franklin Institute – Mar 14
Don’t be irrational and join us for Brain Awareness Day with a Pi Day twist! Let’s get rolling into the world of neuroscience with hands-on activities, engaging demonstrations, and expert...
PA Statewide STEM Ecosystem (PSSE) Advocacy Virtual Meeting Series – Mar 19
Please join us in this series that combines economic insight with leadership storytelling to inspire collaboration, innovation, and advocacy across the Commonwealth. You won’t want to miss the...
2026 Nonprofit Basics Series (Virtual) – Mar 26 & Apr 2,16,23,30
Nonprofit leaders are facing mounting pressure related to increased needs, decreased funding, and the shifting compliance environment. Add all this to the everyday demands of running a nonprofit and...
It’s Women’s History Month: Here’s how you can celebrate in Philly
It’s the first week of Women’s History Month, a month that celebrates and amplifies the important role women have played in American history. Women’s history was initially celebrated with just...
Zoom Event: Breaking the Silence: Where Adult & Early Literacy Crises Collide – Mar 27
Here’s a truth we don’t talk about enough: the reading struggles happening in kindergarten classrooms and adult literacy centers are part of the same story. When a parent can’t read a...
Webinar Series: From Pipeline to Practice – Mar 17
This spring, with support from the William Penn Foundation (WPF), the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading will host a webinar series to spotlight efforts to build, strengthen, and diversify the K-12...
Philadelphia Activities Fair – Apr 12
Looking for a club, a civic group, or just a way to get more connected to the city? The Philadelphia Activities Fair brings 40+ local clubs, civic organizations, and community groups together under...
Fourth Annual Cindy’s Day of Service – Apr 18
We are very excited to invite you to the Fourth Annual Cindy’s Day of Service as we come together to honor Dr. Cynthia Belliveau’s legacy through service and community engagement. Please...
Call for Proposals: 2026 Summit for Sustainable Schools – Mar 15
***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...
New Resources
Elevating Youth Engagement Guide
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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)
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
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 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 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
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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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...
Democratic Engagement
ALL IN To Vote 2026 Election Webpage
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...
Zoom Event: “Bottleneck” Voter Registration Strategies – Feb 25
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...
Sustainability
Your voice matters: Join us for a Climate Ready workshop
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...
Faculty Updates
New Book: Exploring Equitable Community–Campus Relationships
Exploring Equitable Community–Campus Relationships is a timely guide for institutions committed to meaningful partnership. This volume offers practical strategies for centering equity in...
Online Event: Self-Study to Strategy: Advancing Community Engagement Through the Carnegie Elective Classification – Feb 24
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...
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