Roundtable News

From: Chuck Bean & Eduardo Romero, The Nonprofit Roundtable
Date: October 12, 2005
Re: Tables for Ten; Roundtable Events; Free Seats; Independent Sector Conference; Members-In-The-News; Welcome Kenny Barnes (Reaching Out to Others Together), Kathy Kretman (Georgetown University's Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership), and Affiliate Member Nurys Harrigan (Professionals for Nonprofits)

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Join a "Table for 10" for EDs, Board Chairs, CFOs

The Roundtable's new series of Tables for Ten has begun. Each group of 10 engages in a series of three monthly lunchtime discussions for candid peer exchange. Tables for Ten that you can still sign up for (all from noon-2pm):
- Table for Ten for Board Chairs on Oct 27 facilitated by Pete Smith (Sponsor: Deloitte)
- Table for EDs on Nov 17 with Fran Becker (Carpenter's Shelter) (Sponsor: Chevy Chase Trust)
- Table for Ten for CFOs on Dec 7 with Kenny Emson (Community Foundation) (Sponsor: Walker & Co.)
For more information or to join one of the Tables, please contact Eduardo at (202) 263-4760.

Roundtable Events
October 19: The Roundtable and the Meyer Foundation will host David La Piana for two events: Nonprofit Mergers: 10:30am and Beyond Strategic Planning at 1:00pm, both at 1400 16th Street, NW, Washington. These events are appropriate for Roundtable CEOs, board members, and senior staff involved in strategic planning. RSVP for one or both events (and lunch) to Mary Knighton, (202) 263-4771. NOTE: David's newest article, 'Putting It All Together: Refining Your Competitive Strategy' was just posted online.

November 16: The Roundtable will host Clara Miller (of the Nonprofit Finance Fund) for an event called "Balancing Money and Mission" on November 16 at the Bank of America, 730 15th Street, NW in the District. (Breakfast served at 8:30am; Clara will begin at 9:00am, and a panel discussion at 10:00am). How do nonprofits fulfill the public interest while remaining financially sound? Members can RSVP to Mary Knighton, (202) 263-4771.

Free Seats Available for Roundtable Members
Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center's Jayne Park, Bright Beginning's Betty Jo Gaines, and Higher Achievement's Maureen Holla are finalists for the EXCEL Award to be presented at at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's 2005 Annual Meeting. Chuck has purchased a table - RSVP to Mary if you want a seat.

The Roundtable is a Co-Sponsor of National Capital Philanthropy Day on November 14. Roundtable Member Fannie Mae Foundation, Affiliate Member America Online, and Affiliate Member Lyles Carr of McCormick Group are all expected to receive major awards. We have a few free seats available at our table -- Roundtable CEOs may RSVP to Mary.

Independent Sector Conference
The Independent Sector conference will take place in Washington DC, Oct. 23-25. Roundtable Members can attend at IS Member rates. (Contact Eduardo if you have questions.) There are also opportunities to volunteer during the conference, which offers benefits to attend portions of the conference.

New Executive Directors
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington hired Will Gun as their new CEO, according to The Examiner, the Washington Post, and the Associated Press.

The Cafritz Foundation has a new Interim Acting Executive Director, Rose Ann Cleveland.

WEAVE (Women Empowered Against Violence, Inc.) has a new Executive Director, Thia Hamilton.

Members in the News
Several Members were among the 40 nonprofits listed in the Washingtonian magazine's 40th Anniversary issue (and also received $4,000), including: Bright Beginnings, Center for Multicultural Human Services, CentroNia, Earth Conservation Corps, The Fishing School, For Love of Children, Greenbrier Learning Center, Junior Achievement of the National Capital Area, Latin American Youth Center, Life Pieces to Masterpieces, Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, and Sitar Center for the Arts.

The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area is continuing to assist hurricane evacuees even after the Armory closed by providing them with motel rooms and extra money, according to the Washington Post. The ARC's efforts to place evacuees in motels were highlighted in the Washington Post. An evacuee who stayed at the D.C. Armory says the Red Cross was doing a "good job" in the Washington Times.

Arlington Community Foundation's Ellen Bozman will co-chair the Arlington Response to Katrina Task Force, according to The Connection.

Audubon Naturalist Society's Annual Meeting was on October 10 and featured author Mark S. Garland as the Guest Speaker.

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington's new Herndon location was featured in The Connection, The Examiner and the Washington Post.

Bread for the City and Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care were among the seven local nonprofits to receive a combined $1 million from the DC Primary Care Association's Medical Homes initiative, according to the DC Examiner, the Washington Business Journal and Washington Post.

Bread for the City is a partner in the 'Funniest Celebrity in Washington' contest on October 19.

Bright Beginnings was featured in an article related to the annual National Youth Service Day in the GW Hatchet.

The Campagna Center is a partner with PNC Financial Services Group's "PNC Grow Up Great," according to a press release.

Capital Area Food Bank's Lynn Brantley commented on the 'Katrina effect,' and balancing local needs with national needs, in the Free Lance-Star. Capital Area Food Bank was also included in an article on celebrating the Jewish High Holidays in the Washington Post.

Carpenter's Shelter's Fran Becker spoke on Tuesday before the Prince William Board of County Supervisors about the area's homeless population, according to the Potomac News. Carpenter's Shelter's annual Cook-Off, which brought together over 400 people and 15 participating restaurants, was highlighted recently in the Washington Business Journal.

Catholic Community Services has received a significant grant from the Freddie Mac Foundation to help survivors of Hurricane Katrina who relocated in the national capital area, according to this press release. CCS' work with 459 hurricane survivors was highlighted in the Washington Times and this press release. Catholic Charities' Lynda Meade comments on the anticipated rise in heating costs' effect on the elderly in the Washington Post.

Center for Inspired Teaching will be holding a "Ten Inspired Years" to celebrate their tenth anniversary on October 20 at 7pm at the Washington International School.

CentroNia's Beatriz Otero has been selected for the 2005 March of Dimes' Celebrando el Espíritu Latino Award.

Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place has their Annual Benjamin E. Cooper Awards Reception on November 3 at St. Alban's Episcopal Church (RSVP by October 27 to events@cchfp.org or (202) 364-1419, ext. 21.) The honorees this year are Susan Callaway and the Rev. Dr. Francis H. Wade.

The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region created the Katrina Open Arms Fund to provide support for nonprofit organizations in the Washington region that are providing services to Hurricane Katrina evacuees in our community. The donors, including the Fannie Mae Foundation, the Freddie Mac Foundation, the Summit Fund and donors of The Community Foundation, have created a fund of more than $350,000 to award grants this fall.

CrisisLink, among others, has partnered to offer depression screenings in Fairfax County in a "county-wide effort to help prevent suicide", according to the Times Community.

DC Hunger Solutions' work on having income restrictions eliminated in the DC Public School food programs was highlighted in the Common Denominator.

DC Vote will be holding their annual Champions of Democracy Awards Reception to honor this year's "Champion of Democracy" on October 20 at the Madison Hotel. DC Vote's recent work was highlighted the Utne Reader. Republican leader Jack Kemp also published an op-ed supporting DC voting rights.

Earth Conservation Corps' work was cited as part of the solution for the Anacostia River, according to an editorial in the Georgetown University's Voice. ECC's work with youth was also featured at the end of Bill Moyer's latest op-ed.

The Fannie Mae Foundation's November 19 Help the Homeless Walkathon was featured in Hilltop.

Greater DC Cares will honor America Online's James V. Kimsey at the Spark a Change Legacy Award Gala on October 21.

Health Action Forum of Prince George's County's Ruth Perot urged people to call their representatives to vote no on the proposed "$10 billion in Medicaid cuts," according to the Business Gazette.

Hoop Dreams is hosting their Harvest of Dreams on November 16 at 6:30pm at the Essential Grille.

Jewish Social Service Agency has received funding to build an additional facility in upper Montgomery, according to Washington Jewish Week.

The Korean Community Service Center "has taken a lead role in the region in assisting Korean women suffering from domestic violence," according to a feature article in the Washington Post.

The Latin American Youth Center has been running the District's Evening Reporting Centers for juveniles in lieu of locked detention and have seen "100 percent of juveniles were not rearrested while participating in the District's ERC," according to Legal Times (not online). Separately, LAYC was chosen to be one of five DC nonprofits to participate in the "Bolstering the Bridge" program, receiving between 30 and 40 hours of direct, site-specific technology assistance, off-site training and peer group meetings sponsored by NPower Greater DC Region.

Lutheran Social Services' Mark Cooper participated in a press conference on "Medicare Rx Access Network of the District of Columbia" according to this press release. (Also, we wish Mark the best on his retirement from LSS and anticipated move to Richmond.)

Mary's Center's Maria Gomez has started writing a column for Washington Hispanic's health supplement, Salud Guia.

Northern Virginia Community College held a benefit concert to raise money for hurricane relief, according to the Times Community.

N Street Village was among the nonprofits that made presentations at the Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff at Fort Belvoir, according to the Belvoir Eagle.

Piedmont Environmental Council's Ed Gorski comments on a rezoning proposal in Loudon County, according to the Washington Post. PEC held a protest over "development proposals they say will affect the scenic twisting road and historic sites in the area," according to Leesburg Today. PEC is offering a daylong seminar in Warrenton on Oct. 28 to update on conservation easement tax credits, according to the Fauquier Times-Democrat. To register for the seminar contact Erika Richardson at (540) 347-2334, Ext. 25 or erichardson@pecva.org.

Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington is holding Champions of Choice on October 14, their annual awards luncheon.

Reston Interfaith, United Community Ministries, and the Nonprofit Roundtable were all cited on their work on Katrina relief and recovery in the DC Examiner.

The Sitar Center was featured in the Common Denominator. Said Rhonda Buckley, "We feel that music and the arts is not optional - it's part of a well-rounded education. It's critical to a healthy life. Whatever kind of expression is true to who you are is critical to your development."

Trellis Fund is launching a new grants program, the DC Democracy Initiative, to assist efforts to gain" Congressional representation and autonomous, fiscally sound local government - for residents of the District of Columbia."

United Community Ministries' Cheri Zeman spoke about providing relief to Katrina victims in Fairfax County as well as providing care for their existing clients in The Connection. UCM's walk-a-thon fundraiser, that noted the Fannie Mae Foundation's involvement, was cited in The Connection.

United for DC's Annual United Awards Reception will be on October 24 at the Marriott at Metro Center, according to a press release. United for DC's Catherine Marquette announced The United Legacy Cup, a free youth soccer tournament and international festival will be on October 15 at East Anacostia Park in southeast DC and will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in a press release.

United Way of the National Capital Area's new campaign in Loudoun County was featured in the Washington Post and Leesburg Today. "The Loudoun United Way supports 150 local organizations and programs across the county."

Washington Region for Justice and Inclusion is the new name for what was the local chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice. WRJI's Cheryl Kravitz was cited in an article on domestic violence in the Chicago Defender.

Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities' forum 'How Should D.C. Grow?' will be on October 24 at 6pm, looking at Comprehensive Plan revisions process and the Comprehensive Housing Strategy Task Force policy recommendations at the National Capital Planning Commission. WRN's research was also cited in an article about transportation and evacuation in our area in the Washington Post.

Washington Scholarship Fund's voucher program was highlighted in the Washington Post. Sally Sachar said that they are working on several fronts to increase the number of slots of school vouchers.

Whitman-Walker Clinic's Executive Director search has re-opened, according to the Washington Business Journal and the Advocate. Roberta Geidner-Antoniotti's interim leadership was praised. Several thousand people participated in AIDS Walk to raise money for the clinics, according to in Washington Post and Metro Weekly.

The YWCA of the National Capital Area notes that gourmet chocolate chip cookies are available for purchase online, as part of their centenary celebration.

Workforce Organizations for Regional Collaboration is offering grant workshops, according to the Washington Post. WORC's Summer Spencer discusses aiding evacuees in the DC area with employment in Disaster News.

Welcome
We warmly welcome:
- Kenny Barnes of Reaching Out to Others Together. ROOT exists to prevent another parent and family from having to endure gun violence and related deaths.
- Kathy Kretman of Georgetown University's Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership. The Center is a leading education, research and training center dedicated to the development of public, nonprofit and philanthropic leadership.
- Affiliate Member Nurys Harrigan of Professionals for Nonprofits. Professionals for Nonprofits arrange temporary and permanent placements at the executive, middle management, program, and support levels.