If you have items for our Community Bulletin Board, please e-mail them to lvibber@bbco-cpa.com. Noteworthy items include awards, changes of address, job postings and other announcements. Due to space limitations, we are unable to include fundraisers.

Art-Reach Expanding Presence in Bucks County

Art-Reach, a nonprofit organization that connects people with disabilities and economic disadvantages with cultural experiences, is expanding its presence in Bucks County. Human-service agencies in Bucks County that are seeking low-cost arts opportunities for their clients can contact Art-Reach about the benefits of Art-Reach membership. Bucks County cultural organizations interested in reaching underserved audiences can contact Art-Reach and learn how they can benefit from being an Art-Reach cultural partner. To learn more, go to www.art-reach.org or contact Associate Director Stephanie Borton at 215-568-2115 x. 3 or sborton@art-reach.org

Bucks County Workforce Investment Board, Inc.

Bucks County Youth Council Request for ProposalsAmerican Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009Summer Youth Service Learning/Work Experience Program

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) May 1, 2010 ~ September 30, 2010

RFP Release Date:  Friday, March 5, 2010 Program Proposal Due Date:  Friday, March 26, 2010, 2:00 PMHand or postal delivery of one original and seven copies to:  BC-WIB, 1268 Veterans Highway, Bristol, PA 19007 Bidders’ questions regarding the RFP package should be directedby March 12, 2010  to:Maranda Kapish, Youth Operations Manager, E-Mail:  mkapish@bc-wib.org

Phone:  215-874-2800, ext. 101, Fax:  215-874-2804

Employment:

Newtown Friends School seeks a Director of Development and Alumni Relations 

Newtown Friends School is a coeducational prekindergarten through eighth grade Quaker independent school founded in 1948 and located in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

The Director of Development and Alumni Relations is a full-time, twelve-month position. This individual reports directly to the Head of School and is part of a seven member administrative team. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Annual Fund, Capital Gifts, and Planned Giving; donor research and cultivation; alumni relations and outreach; school publications; the annual golf outing and other school-wide events; and grant writing. Outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent writing ability, and an appreciation for Friends education are essential.

Minimum requirements:
* Undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university
* Three years experience in the field of nonprofit development, preferably with independent schools
* Experience working with fundraising databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@newtownfriends.org or mail to: Jobs, Newtown Friends School, 1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA, 18940.

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Bucks County (BBBSBC) is looking for an Executive Director to be a strong leader to guide the Agency that is affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the premiere youth mentoring organization world wide.

The ideal CEO candidate has demonstrated an ability to raise funds to support the mission and strategies of either a for-profit or non-profit organization.  The CEO of BBBSBC must pro-actively ensure that the Agency grows and develops long-term relationships with large-scale individual, foundation, and corporate donors/fundraisers. In addition, the ideal candidate has led people in an organization, especially through challenging economic times.  The CEO will have a staff of approximately 15 people and have an operating budget of more than $800,000. Other duties include ensuring that the Agency continues to provide high quality mentoring programs, cultivating a strong Board of Directors, and maintaining the financial viability of the Agency.    A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration is required.  Our candidate should have a minimum of seven years of proven results in building an organization and achieving results. Please forward a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to one of the following:  Suleiman@bbbsbc.org Big Brothers Big Sisters2875 Old York RoadJamison, Pa. 18929 

Fax: 215 343-8265

Penn Asian Senior Services (PASSi)
Executive Assistant & Fund Development Officer Penn Asian Senior Services (PASSi) Jenkintown, PA
Penn Asian Senior Services, a non-profit homecare and training organization based in Jenkintown, PA, seeks an Executive Assistant & Fund development officer. The person will be supporting the Executive Director and serve as the primary staff person responsible for grant writing and other fund raising activities of the agency.

To Apply: Send resume, letter of application, and one writing sample to Ms. Lisa Lee, Penn Asian Senior Services, 420 York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046 or by email to lisalee@passi.us.

Center School

Center School, an independent day school for bright students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, seeks a Director to begin July 2010. Enrolling approximately 100 students in grades 1-8, the school offers a specialized program in reading while providing a strong foundation in all areas of the curriculum. Believing in the worth of each child, the school nurtures intellect, individual strengths, self-confidence and independence. Our goal is to return students to public or independent school classrooms with the skills and strategies to be successful.

Competitive compensation package. Qualified prospective candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, statement of educational philosophy and five references by March 15, 2010 to: Susan Floyd, Chair of Search Committee, Center School, 2450 Hamilton Avenue, Abington, PA 19001 or searchcommittee@centerschoolpa.org. For more information about Center School, visit www.centerschoolpa.org.

Philadelphia Youth Network – Director, Research and Evaluation
   The work of the Philadelphia Youth Network’s Director of Research and Evaluation will be guided by the vision of strengthening the field of youth workforce development and education reform by ensuring PYN staff and partners understand best practice related to their efforts and what impacts specific programmatic initiatives are having.
   His or her primary focus will be overseeing PYN’s efforts to evaluate and understand the impact of its investments over time, initially focusing on determining an evaluation framework that would allow the organization to talk about the aggregate impact of its investments and initiatives.  To support this work, the Director will work with the Performance Management Unit to ensure PYN is collecting the right data and information on its initiatives, and determine what else PYN should be measuring.  Additionally, the Director will stay abreast of national and local research ensuring the findings and trends are communicated to PYNs staff and networks and ensuring PYN’s program models are aligned with research-based best practices. The Director will also be responsible for the hiring and management of external researchers and evaluators as necessary.
   For the full job description and information on how to apply, click here.

College Access Center of Delaware County – Program Coordinator
   The College Access Center of Delaware County, an initiative of the Chester Higher Education Council, is seeking a Program Coordinator.
   The position calls for a well-organized and detailed individual with experience providing personalized college prep and career guidance for students and parents.  The primary responsibility of the Program Coordinator is to ensure that the center is providing quality programs and activities that support the goals of increasing access to post secondary education.
    To apply, submit a resume and cover letter by email to Gwendolyn Atkinson-Miller, Director, College Access Center of Delaware County, or mail it to her at 400 E. 21st Street, Chester, PA  19013.

Events:

2010 Education-Training-Trade Fair

Monday March 8th 10 AM - 1 PM PA

CareerLink Bucks County  

Event will be held at 1280 Veterans Highway, Bristol – across the drive in same complex as CareerLink 

Need additional details? Call 215-826-0711 or view Trade Fair flyer

Mother Daughter Summit-Philadelphia

Who: Morning keynote speaker Dawn Timmeney of NBC10.  Afternoon keynote speaker Michelle Grossman of NBC10.  Authors Vikki Carrel & Shelley Ashby of Two Balance Inc.  Presenters Jen Groover, CEO of Butler Bags and Kathleen Holt Whyte, Owner of Success Strategies.  Q&A Experts Mary Elizabeth Van Everbroeck of Mary Elizabeth Inc, Karen Richter of Cohesive Outcomes, Tia McCoun, owner of Arts-n-Sparks, and educators Robbin Danko and Christine Rick.  Organized by Network Now.

What: Half day includes keynote speech, separate breakout sessions for moms and girls, combined empowerment presentation, question & answer expert discussion panel, and time to visit vendor tables and participate in a community outreach project.

Where: Arcadia University, Stiteler Auditorium, 450 S Easton Rd, Glenside PA 19038

When: Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (girls ages 7-12) and 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. (girls ages 12-18)

Why: To reconnect mothers and daughters and empower them to make confident choices.

How: $25 per person per session (includes one autographed copy of Chloe's Closet (ages 7-12) or Switching Lanes (ages 12-18) for each daughter.  Register  

Proposal Writing Basics for Grantseekers

The Grundy Library invites you to attend a FREE proposal writing workshop. Please see below for details:

When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 6:00pm

Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library

Leeanne G-Bowley, Manager, National Training for the Foundation Center, will present an introductory workshop on proposal writing.

This workshop will provide instruction on the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation and answers questions that first-timers often have about the process of applying for a grant.

This event is FREE, but space is limited and registration is required. Register at www.grundylibrary.org or by calling 215-788-7891 x6.

Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library

680 Radcliffe St.

Bristol, PA 19007

215-788-7891

www.grundylibrary.org

The Face of Immigration in Bucks County: Understanding Legal Issues and their Impact on Access to benefits and Services

April 19, 2010

Sponsors: Kelly Family Center, a program of Family Service Association of Bucks County

                 Foundations Community Partnership

                 United Way of Bucks County

Location:  Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Bucks County

                 4700 Street Road

                Trevose, PA  19053

                 215-364-2000

Click here for Registration information

Numerous nonprofits have indicated to us that they are in search of Board members with various backgrounds. If you have an interest in joining a Board, please let the Bucks County Center for Nonprofit Mangement know and we will help to match you up with a nonprofit whose mission you are interested in.