From: Chuck Bean & Eduardo Romero, The Nonprofit Roundtable
Date: November 23, 2005
Re: Roundtable Events; New EDs; Members-In-The-News; Welcome Frankie Blackburn (IMPACT Silver Spring); Paul Dahm (Brainfood); and Kari Galloway (Friends of Guest House); Other

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Roundtable Notes

From your Roundtable staff, we wish you all a fun and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region released its 2005 Spirit of Giving Guide that focuses on the critical issue of employment for low-income families. Virginia Justice Center and Workforce Organizations for Regional Collaboration were among the 15 nonprofits profiled.

The Catalogue for Philanthropy was released earlier this month and included Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs (AMEN), CrisisLink, Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place, N Street Village, Greenbrier Learning Center, Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry, Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia, and Visitors' Services Center.

Events
The Foundation Center is hosting a brownbag: 'Nonprofit-Corporate Partnerships: The Inside Story' on November 29, 12:30-2:00 pm. How can nonprofits and businesses work together to improve the quality of life for people in their communities? Speakers will include Latin American Youth Center's Lori Kaplan and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's Walter Woods. No charge but you must register online or call 202-331-1400.

Washington Grantmaker's Annual Meeting will be on Dec 2. They will release their annual 'The State of Our Region' and bring together grantmakers, nonprofit executives, industry experts, and government leaders to discuss key issues important to our members and to the progress of our region. This year's keynote speaker will be Angela Glover Blackwell (PolicyLink). You can register here.

Members in the News
Advocates for Justice and Education's Kim Jones was quoted in an article on the recent Supreme Court ruling affecting special education in Virginia and Maryland schools according to the Washington Post.

Audubon Naturalist Society, in conjunction with the National Gallery's exhibit John James Audubon--Audubon's Dream Realized, has organized a series of Saturday morning bird walks with a schedule through April.

Campagna Center's Katherine Morrison responded to the ill effects of the proposed cuts to Medicaid reported by the Washington Post.

Capital Area Food Bank and Whitman-Walker Clinic were included in the District's 2006 budget approved by Congress according to Washington Post.

Members can look forward to a Spring 2006 report from Affiliate Member Chevy Chase Trust. As part of their D.C. Metropolitan Wealth Transfer Project, they are bringing Boston College professor Paul G. Schervish to model the generational transfer of wealth in our region. Earlier nationwide research showed that a minimum of $41 Trillion will pass from one generation to the next.

Children's Law Center was recognized by the DC Family Court for its "Commitment to Kids - 6 in 12 Campaign" in celebration of 2005 Adoption Day.

The Community Foundation for the National Capital Area's Terri Freeman was included in the Washington Business Journal's annual 'Women Who Mean Business.'

The Fannie Mae Foundation released their annual Housing in the Nation's Capital which provides housing professionals, policy-makers, and the public with a rich, textured portrait of housing conditions in the Washington metropolitan area. See a summary of the findings in this press release.

The Fannie Mae Foundation's 18th annual Help the Homeless Walkathon was a rousing success, according to the Washington Post, the GW's Hatchet and a press release. Latin American Youth Center was also cited in the Post article.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations' Kathleen Enright was cited in an article on the Center for Effective Philanthropy, where she is on the Advisory Board, in Business Week.

Hoop Dreams' Susie Kay was the keynote speaker in Montgomery County's "Preparing for Success" seminar designed for high school girls preparing for college or work life according to The Gazette.

Jewish Social Service Agency's participation in preparing holiday provisions to needy area households was profiled in the Washington Jewish Week.

Loudoun Cares held a board training workshop that aims to strengthen nonprofit boards and maximize overall board effectiveness according to The Connection.

Mary's Center for Maternal & Child Care's recent gala included DC Council Members David Catania and Linda Cropp according to El Tiempo Latino.

Piedmont Environment Council's Chris Miller is quoted in an article about the election results in Albemarle County saying, "Where there is public discussion about growth in communities, candidates that support growth management, are interested in rural preservation," according to Daily Progress.

Reston Interfaith and United Community Ministries were included in a strong editorial titled 'Let's Remember Local Needs, Too ' in The Connection. "While local residents have contributed generously to charities, including tsunami and hurricane relief efforts, they have also contributed millions of dollars to local political campaigns. But it is time to focus on some local charitable needs as well."

Tenants and Workers Support Committee's organized protests of a proposed housing development that may force residents to relocate according to the Washington Post. Jon Liss said, "People don't want to be pushed all the way down to Woodbridge and beyond. In terms of scale, this sale is unprecedented in my 25 years in Alexandria." TWSC also announced a new name: Tenants and Workers United, according to a glowing profile in the Washington Hispanic.

United Way of the National Capital Area presented a study "2005 Hispanic Needs Assessment Report" to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors according to the Washington Post.

Washington Scholarship Fund was highlighted in an article about school voucher programs in DC according to the New York Sun.

Words, Beats, and Life, Inc. was highlighted in an article on the roots of hip-hop in East of the River.

Welcome
We warmly welcome:
· Frankie Blackburn, Executive Director of IMPACT Silver Spring. IMPACT Silver Spring works towards supporting and empowering all members of our community to work collaboratively across lines of race, class, and culture on challenging community issues.

· Paul Dahm, Executive Director of Brainfood. Brainfood's mission is to use food as a tool to build life skills with youth in a fun and creative setting. Through culinary-related activities, we strive to expand cognitive skills, encourage creativity, foster self-reliance and empower youth as resources in their own community.

· Kari Galloway, Executive Director of Friends of Guest House. Friends of Guest House is the only facility within 150 miles of Northern Virginia that serves female ex-offenders from the State system and/or local and regional jails. The program at Guest House is designed to empower the women by providing the tools necessary to achieve self-sufficiency, including, housing, food, individual and group counseling, as well as assistance with employment, medical, legal and social services.

Other
Business Week had a special 'Philanthropy' section.

The New York Times had a 'Giving' Section.

"Senate's Tax Bill Includes Incentives for Charity Gifts" (New York Times, Nov. 22, 2005)