Register to attend the American University School of International Service Open House!

Register to attend the American University School of International Service Open House!

The American University School of International Service is hosting graduate open houses in November, offering both in-person and virtual options for prospective students to explore graduate programs and connect with the SIS community. Bonner Leaders and Scholars can benefit from application fee waivers and have access to five $20,000 scholarships reserved specifically for Bonner alumni each year. The in-person event takes place on November 6th from 6:00-8:30 PM on campus, while the virtual open house is scheduled for November 15th from 11:00 AM-1:30 PM (ET).

Macalester is Hiring! Community Engagement Center Department Coordinator

Macalester is Hiring! Community Engagement Center Department Coordinator

Macalester College is hiring a Department Coordinator in their Community Engagement Center. The Department coordinator plays a vital role in fostering partnerships between the college and the community while supporting high-impact programs, with a particular emphasis on collaboration with organizations like Bonner to enhance community engagement initiatives.

Building Better Connections Through Communication & Streamlining Practices

Building Better Connections Through Communication & Streamlining Practices

To promote the Foundation’s Communications strategy, which brings visibility to Bonner Programs and opportunities to get involved, our team focused on enhancing processes to connect current students with the extensive network of alumni, partners, and stakeholders. This work centered on transitioning the alumni network to LinkedIn, as a familiar and readily used social platform. To support this process, National Bonner Interns worked on aggregating and creating a comprehensive database.

Leveraging the Bonner Alumni Network to Strengthen Career Connections

Leveraging the Bonner Alumni Network to Strengthen Career Connections

Every summer, the Bonner Foundation welcomes full-time undergraduate interns who expand the capacity of our team and contribute to key national initiatives. This article highlights one of the projects completed this summer that focused on leveraging the talents and capacities of the national Bonner Alumni Network to support students’ career connections and professional growth. Building on the existing infrastructure of the Career Connections initiative, National Summer Interns, J.P. Liddy ‘26 (Oberlin College) and Kayla Rogers ‘25 (Centre College), working closely with Liz Brandt, Director of Community Engagement, launched the National Bonner Alumni Advisor (NBAA) program.

Registration Open! Fall 2025 Bonner Congress at Loyola University Chicago Retreat & Ecology Campus from Oct. 10-12

Registration Open! Fall 2025 Bonner Congress at Loyola University Chicago Retreat & Ecology Campus from Oct. 10-12

The Bonner Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the Fall 2025 Bonner Congress, taking place from October 10-12 at Loyola University Chicago’s Retreat & Ecology Campus, where approximately 150 Bonner student representatives will gather to enhance their leadership skills and foster community engagement.

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Common Grounds USA Administrators' Boot Camp

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Common Grounds USA Administrators' Boot Camp

Common Ground USA is offering a free national Administrators' Boot Camp for higher education leaders focused on managing conflict and polarization on campus. The program consists of six online sessions teaching practical skills for effective communication, de-escalation, trust-building, and developing action plans to strengthen campus resilience. Register today!

Attend the 10th annual National Student Vote Summit

Attend the 10th annual National Student Vote Summit

Join nonprofit leaders, campus staff, and students at the 10th annual National Student Vote Summit (November 12-14, 2025) to strengthen nonpartisan student voter engagement efforts. The event kicks off with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Awards Ceremony and equips participants with tools for impactful work in 2026.

DART Hiring Full-Time Community Organizers

DART Hiring Full-Time Community Organizers

DART, a network of 28 grassroots organizations spanning 10 states, is hiring full-time Community Organizers who will empower people across diverse backgrounds to advocate for justice through affordable housing, criminal justice reform, and other crucial community issues. Currently hiring in St. Petersburg, FL, Charlottesville, VA, Lawrence, KS, and Lexington, KY.

Macalester College Hiring Community Engagement Program Associate

Macalester College Hiring Community Engagement Program Associate

Macalester College is seeking a Community Engagement Program Associate to join their collaborative team. This full-time position will administer the Lives of Commitment Program, strengthen local community-engaged partnerships, and support the Bonner Leaders Program. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in community engagement and demonstrate a commitment to student development and social change.

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Introducing New National Partnership: Common Ground USA

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Introducing New National Partnership: Common Ground USA

As a new national partner, Common Ground USA empowers student journalists to navigate polarization and tell impactful campus stories through a paid fellowship program. The Fall 2025 cohort brings together 15-25 student journalists to learn from veteran reporters, with an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC included. Applications are now open for this unique opportunity that helps students center complexity and human dignity in their reporting.

Now Hiring: Allegheny College Assistant Director of Student & Community Outreach

Now Hiring: Allegheny College Assistant Director of Student & Community Outreach

Allegheny College is seeking an Assistant Director of Student & Community Outreach to join their Community Engagement team within the newly formed Office of Student and Community Development. This leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the Bonner Program and lead various community engagement initiatives.

Bonner Foundation VP for Operations & Strategic Initiatives

Bonner Foundation VP for Operations & Strategic Initiatives

The Bonner Foundation is seeking an inaugural Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives to join their leadership team. This senior position will focus on strengthening operations, advancing initiatives, and building partnerships across the Bonner Network. The ideal candidate should be a strategic leader with strong experience in higher education and college access, particularly in service-based scholarship programs.

Accepting Proposals: The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative Challenge Talk Institute

Accepting Proposals: The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative Challenge Talk Institute

The Community-Based Global Learning Collaborative (CBGLC) presents two key opportunities: First, their Collaborative action teams welcome individuals to join in fostering equitable partnerships while developing professional skills. Second, the CBGLC is accepting Challenge Talk submissions for their fall Institute, where colleagues will share insights on community-based learning practices.