From: Chuck Bean & Eduardo Romero, The Nonprofit Roundtable
Date: October 25, 2007
Re: Roundtable Events; Jobs; Members in the News; Member Events; Other
Re: Roundtable Events; Jobs; Members in the News; Member Events; Other
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Roundtable Events
More information about these Roundtable events is online.
November 2, 9:00 - 11:00am - Communications Clinic: [For Executive Directors, Communications Staff] Improve your own "pitch" with local public relations and communications firms (including Burness Communications and Fleishman-Hillard) as they present tools-of-the-trade including 'elevator speeches'. At 1608 Rhode Island Ave, NW; RSVP to Taneem Husain. Thanks to the World Bank
November 13, 8:30am - Noon - Daring to Lead 2: Modeling Excellence in Executive Director & Board Chair Relationships: Bring your Board Chair to this all morning event to learn about best practices, governance and tools. At 1825 Connecticut Ave., NW in DC; Online Registration; $100 fee includes ED & Chair. With the Center For Nonprofit Advancement and the Meyer Foundation; Sponsored by Professionals for Nonprofits; M&T Bank; and Walker & Co.
The Roundtable's Nonprofit Pandemic Flu Exercise that convened over 80 nonprofit, government, and business professionals, was highlighted in the Congressional Quarterly and a press release. This was a partnership with Deloitte, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, and the Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness. Lessons learned will be compiled in an After Action Report for all attendees. Contact Miguel for more information.
Job Openings
CAEAR Foundation is searching for an Executive Director.
Computer C.O.R.E is searching for an Executive Director.
Members in the News
Academy of Hope and its new learning center at Edgewood Terrace were the focus of an article in the Washington Post. Graduate Kevin Watson said the academy "'kept me focused on my hope and dream of one day achieving my GED."
Aspen Institute is releasing Seen but Not Heard: Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy, a book that provides research on nonprofit advocacy and its obstacles and incentives. It is reviewed by OMB Watch and PNN Online and highlighted in a press release.
Audubon Naturalist Society's Neal Fitzpatrick spoke on using the Potomac River to lessen effects of a drought on available drinking water in the Washington Post. ANS was also featured in the Baltimore Sun and Montgomery County Sentinel for its opposition to the Intercounty Connector.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's sports activities are a great way to get both mentees and volunteers fit, according to the Washington Post. Separately, BGCGW's Montgomery County branch founder, Ben E. Amsler, died Sep 15, according to the Washington Post.
Bread for the City's George Jones' Washington Post opinion column describing the benefits of a farm bill awaiting Senate approval said the bill will provide more funds for food programs and the "investments would represent real progress in addressing hunger in the United States." (Chuck notes: Please read - this 'Close to Home' submission is a great model that more nonprofit leaders should follow -- George uses Bread for the City's concrete experience to advocate for something much larger.) Separately, Bread's efforts are being assisted by a new program relieving student loans for medical workers caring for underserved patients, as reported in The Examiner.
Campagna Center's Kathleen Diamond, a French teacher who has been teaching a class composed of the same students for thirty years, was profiled in the Washington Post.
Capital Area Food Bank receives regular donations from area Safeways, which makes them great places to shop charitably, according to the Washington Post. Separately, CAFB also received donations from a canned food drive sponsored by the University of Maryland's Maryland Madness, as reported by WUSA9.
Capital One's Carolyn Berkowitz wrote 'Strategic Community Investment: Inspiring Community Leadership' in OnPhilanthropy. "Corporate investment in communities makes excellent business sense, but many businesses are setting the bar too low in their philanthropic outreach programs."
Child and Family Network Centers was included in an article that focused on Gov. Kaines' funding formla for pre-school education in today's Washington Post. "Improving access to preschool is a signature issue for Kaine. In 2005, he ran for the office on a platform that pledged to provide universal access to preschool for the state's 100,000 4-year-olds."
DC Action for Children released their updated Guide to Accessing Elected and Appointed Officials in the District of Columbia. Separately, their 3rd Annual Capital Champions for Children Awards Luncheon is on February 15, 2008 and they are currently accepting nominations for their DC ACT's Public Service Award.
DC Appleseed's new report, Taking Care of the District's Children: The Need to Reform DC's Child Support System, was described as "excellent" by Mayor Adrian Fenty, who pledged "to thoroughly implement this report," and "try and make it a real part of how we draft budgets in the future" in a recent appearance on Washington Post radio. Separately, their work on Carefirst was cited in the Washington Post.
DC Fiscal Policy Institute's new study, DC's Two Economies: Many Residents Are Falling: Behind Despite the City's Revitalization, examines trends in employment, wages, income, and poverty, according to the Washington Post and WAMU (Real Audio and Windows Media). "While the number of jobs in the DC has grown every year since 1998, the percentage of African Americans who are employed has actually fallen, as has the employment rate among residents with no more than a high school diploma. For both groups, employment rates are near 30-year lows."
DC Vote's receipt of the Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award was featured by Inter Press Service and OneWorld US.
Doorways for Women and Families' partnership with Verizon was noted by the Associated Press.
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital's partnership with the National Park Service allows Girl Scouts to experience history first hand as they run a lockhouse on the C&O Canal, according to The Gazette.
Greater DC Cares' Board Chair (and Chief Human Resources Officer for Capital One), was named to the 2007 HR Honor Roll by Human Resource Executive for his efforts at Capital One.
Hoop Dreams' Susie Kay commented on the Power Profile of Ted Leonsis, the majority owner of the Washington Capitals and a Hoop Dreams mentor, in The Examiner.
Kaiser Permanente's bridge program in Howard County, which provides low-cost health insurance to the uninsured, was featured in The Business Monthly. Separately, Kaiser has also awarded grants to seven organizations providing vital care for underserved individuals, which includes partnering with Whitman-Walker Clinic to build a culturally sensitive national model for integrated comprehensive medical and HIV care.
Latino Economic Development Corp's Manny Hidalgo commented on Montgomery County's meeting invitation to Venezuala's ambassador in the Washington Post. Separately, he was also included in a story detailing problems with the relationship between Latinos and banking on WJLA.
Maryland Multicultural Youth Center's 'Two County Turning Point Mural Project', which allows youth to design and construct a mural while also practicing essential business skills such as interviewing and gaining work experience, was featured in The Gazette.
Maryland Nonprofits will release 'Making Connections: The Nonprofit Sector in Prince George's County' on Oct 31.
N Street Village's visit by the Dalai Lama was featured by the Washington Post, Fox 5 News and the Washingtonian. "We are same human beings, we all have the same good potential. It's very important to realize that," said the Dalai Lama during his visit. N Street Village's website has details and photos.
Piedmont Environmental Council co-hosted a Conservation Day for all fourth graders in Clarke County, using interactive activities to encourage children to conserve at home, according to The Winchester Star.
ROOT's Kenneth Barnes commented on frequent occurrences involving youth and gun violence in Frost Illustrated.
The Roundtable's Rosetta Thurman was included in an article (and a great photo!) on "Nonprofit managers who are minorities search for a quicker way up the ladder," in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The article also cited the African American Nonprofit Network, the Meyer Foundation, and Venture Philanthropy Partners. (Contact Taneem if you would like a copy.)
United Way of the National Capital Area's Holly Blanchard is a finalist in the Washington Business Journal's Award for Financial Excellence. Separately, UWNCA's Loudoun County annual charity golf classic was highlighted in the Loudoun Independent.
Virginia Justice Center's Tim Freilich commented on Virginia counties' decisions to rescind legal rights of illegal immigrants in The New York Times and the Washington Post. "The Prince William measure approved is an unfortunate bit of political grandstanding leading up the election on November 6."
Washington Area Women's Foundation and Community Family Life Services' Claudia Thorne and their efforts to connection with professional African American women were featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. (Here is another version of the article.)
Washington Scholarship Fund's Board Chair, Joseph E. Robert Jr., wrote a letter to the editor featured in the Washington Post. The letter champions the "life-transforming successes" attained through school voucher programs run by WSF.
Whitman-Walker Clinic's work in promoting HIV/AIDS testing was mentioned in The Examiner. The Clinic "' administered 10,000 tests last year.'"
Member Events
Oct 25: Hoop Dreams and The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship - Greater Washington have been selected as co-beneficiaries of the first annual GQ Magazine's 50th Anniversary Gentlemen's Fund Event. For more information, or to RSVP, please email Dana Ross at dross@hoopdreams.org or at (202) 414-8226.
Oct 29: Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place is holding its Tenth Annual Benjamin E. Cooper Awards Reception.
Oct 29: Meyer Foundation's Albert Ruesga will be a discussant at the Bradley Center's upcoming Conversation with Edward Skloot.
Oct 30: DC Hunger Solutions and Farmers' Market Collaborative are hosting an Eat and Greet. For more information, contact Alexandra Ashbrook.
Nov 8: Fight for Children is holds their annual Fight Night, "one of the Biggest Social Events by Washingtonian Magazine."
Nov 14: The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region holds its Annual Meeting, "Communication and Conversation: Putting Race on the Table".
Nov 15: Washington Grantmakers' Annual Meeting will be on "The Power of Generosity: Giving in the National Capital Region" and will include Geoffrey Canada (Harlem Children's Zone), Alice Rivlin (Brookings Institution), and Joel Fleishman (Author, The Foundation: A Great American Secret ).
Other
The Lehrman Foundation has chosen Kid Power DC as the winner and Words, Beats & Life as the finalist in their Lehman Foundation Impact Award.
The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector just released Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation published Medicare: A Primer, an updated version of its Medicaid primer which explains which benefits are covered and how much people are asked to pay, as well as the program's overall costs and future financing challenges.
The Urban Institute's new report, Investing in Children, suggests that federal funding for children will decline in the next decade.
November 13, 8:30am - Noon - Daring to Lead 2: Modeling Excellence in Executive Director & Board Chair Relationships: Bring your Board Chair to this all morning event to learn about best practices, governance and tools. At 1825 Connecticut Ave., NW in DC; Online Registration; $100 fee includes ED & Chair. With the Center For Nonprofit Advancement and the Meyer Foundation; Sponsored by Professionals for Nonprofits; M&T Bank; and Walker & Co.
The Roundtable's Nonprofit Pandemic Flu Exercise that convened over 80 nonprofit, government, and business professionals, was highlighted in the Congressional Quarterly and a press release. This was a partnership with Deloitte, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, and the Center for Disability and Special Needs Preparedness. Lessons learned will be compiled in an After Action Report for all attendees. Contact Miguel for more information.
Job Openings
CAEAR Foundation is searching for an Executive Director.
Computer C.O.R.E is searching for an Executive Director.
Members in the News
Academy of Hope and its new learning center at Edgewood Terrace were the focus of an article in the Washington Post. Graduate Kevin Watson said the academy "'kept me focused on my hope and dream of one day achieving my GED."
Aspen Institute is releasing Seen but Not Heard: Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy, a book that provides research on nonprofit advocacy and its obstacles and incentives. It is reviewed by OMB Watch and PNN Online and highlighted in a press release.
Audubon Naturalist Society's Neal Fitzpatrick spoke on using the Potomac River to lessen effects of a drought on available drinking water in the Washington Post. ANS was also featured in the Baltimore Sun and Montgomery County Sentinel for its opposition to the Intercounty Connector.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington's sports activities are a great way to get both mentees and volunteers fit, according to the Washington Post. Separately, BGCGW's Montgomery County branch founder, Ben E. Amsler, died Sep 15, according to the Washington Post.
Bread for the City's George Jones' Washington Post opinion column describing the benefits of a farm bill awaiting Senate approval said the bill will provide more funds for food programs and the "investments would represent real progress in addressing hunger in the United States." (Chuck notes: Please read - this 'Close to Home' submission is a great model that more nonprofit leaders should follow -- George uses Bread for the City's concrete experience to advocate for something much larger.) Separately, Bread's efforts are being assisted by a new program relieving student loans for medical workers caring for underserved patients, as reported in The Examiner.
Campagna Center's Kathleen Diamond, a French teacher who has been teaching a class composed of the same students for thirty years, was profiled in the Washington Post.
Capital Area Food Bank receives regular donations from area Safeways, which makes them great places to shop charitably, according to the Washington Post. Separately, CAFB also received donations from a canned food drive sponsored by the University of Maryland's Maryland Madness, as reported by WUSA9.
Capital One's Carolyn Berkowitz wrote 'Strategic Community Investment: Inspiring Community Leadership' in OnPhilanthropy. "Corporate investment in communities makes excellent business sense, but many businesses are setting the bar too low in their philanthropic outreach programs."
Child and Family Network Centers was included in an article that focused on Gov. Kaines' funding formla for pre-school education in today's Washington Post. "Improving access to preschool is a signature issue for Kaine. In 2005, he ran for the office on a platform that pledged to provide universal access to preschool for the state's 100,000 4-year-olds."
DC Action for Children released their updated Guide to Accessing Elected and Appointed Officials in the District of Columbia. Separately, their 3rd Annual Capital Champions for Children Awards Luncheon is on February 15, 2008 and they are currently accepting nominations for their DC ACT's Public Service Award.
DC Appleseed's new report, Taking Care of the District's Children: The Need to Reform DC's Child Support System, was described as "excellent" by Mayor Adrian Fenty, who pledged "to thoroughly implement this report," and "try and make it a real part of how we draft budgets in the future" in a recent appearance on Washington Post radio. Separately, their work on Carefirst was cited in the Washington Post.
DC Fiscal Policy Institute's new study, DC's Two Economies: Many Residents Are Falling: Behind Despite the City's Revitalization, examines trends in employment, wages, income, and poverty, according to the Washington Post and WAMU (Real Audio and Windows Media). "While the number of jobs in the DC has grown every year since 1998, the percentage of African Americans who are employed has actually fallen, as has the employment rate among residents with no more than a high school diploma. For both groups, employment rates are near 30-year lows."
DC Vote's receipt of the Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award was featured by Inter Press Service and OneWorld US.
Doorways for Women and Families' partnership with Verizon was noted by the Associated Press.
Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital's partnership with the National Park Service allows Girl Scouts to experience history first hand as they run a lockhouse on the C&O Canal, according to The Gazette.
Greater DC Cares' Board Chair (and Chief Human Resources Officer for Capital One), was named to the 2007 HR Honor Roll by Human Resource Executive for his efforts at Capital One.
Hoop Dreams' Susie Kay commented on the Power Profile of Ted Leonsis, the majority owner of the Washington Capitals and a Hoop Dreams mentor, in The Examiner.
Kaiser Permanente's bridge program in Howard County, which provides low-cost health insurance to the uninsured, was featured in The Business Monthly. Separately, Kaiser has also awarded grants to seven organizations providing vital care for underserved individuals, which includes partnering with Whitman-Walker Clinic to build a culturally sensitive national model for integrated comprehensive medical and HIV care.
Latino Economic Development Corp's Manny Hidalgo commented on Montgomery County's meeting invitation to Venezuala's ambassador in the Washington Post. Separately, he was also included in a story detailing problems with the relationship between Latinos and banking on WJLA.
Maryland Multicultural Youth Center's 'Two County Turning Point Mural Project', which allows youth to design and construct a mural while also practicing essential business skills such as interviewing and gaining work experience, was featured in The Gazette.
Maryland Nonprofits will release 'Making Connections: The Nonprofit Sector in Prince George's County' on Oct 31.
N Street Village's visit by the Dalai Lama was featured by the Washington Post, Fox 5 News and the Washingtonian. "We are same human beings, we all have the same good potential. It's very important to realize that," said the Dalai Lama during his visit. N Street Village's website has details and photos.
Piedmont Environmental Council co-hosted a Conservation Day for all fourth graders in Clarke County, using interactive activities to encourage children to conserve at home, according to The Winchester Star.
ROOT's Kenneth Barnes commented on frequent occurrences involving youth and gun violence in Frost Illustrated.
The Roundtable's Rosetta Thurman was included in an article (and a great photo!) on "Nonprofit managers who are minorities search for a quicker way up the ladder," in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The article also cited the African American Nonprofit Network, the Meyer Foundation, and Venture Philanthropy Partners. (Contact Taneem if you would like a copy.)
United Way of the National Capital Area's Holly Blanchard is a finalist in the Washington Business Journal's Award for Financial Excellence. Separately, UWNCA's Loudoun County annual charity golf classic was highlighted in the Loudoun Independent.
Virginia Justice Center's Tim Freilich commented on Virginia counties' decisions to rescind legal rights of illegal immigrants in The New York Times and the Washington Post. "The Prince William measure approved is an unfortunate bit of political grandstanding leading up the election on November 6."
Washington Area Women's Foundation and Community Family Life Services' Claudia Thorne and their efforts to connection with professional African American women were featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. (Here is another version of the article.)
Washington Scholarship Fund's Board Chair, Joseph E. Robert Jr., wrote a letter to the editor featured in the Washington Post. The letter champions the "life-transforming successes" attained through school voucher programs run by WSF.
Whitman-Walker Clinic's work in promoting HIV/AIDS testing was mentioned in The Examiner. The Clinic "' administered 10,000 tests last year.'"
Member Events
Oct 25: Hoop Dreams and The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship - Greater Washington have been selected as co-beneficiaries of the first annual GQ Magazine's 50th Anniversary Gentlemen's Fund Event. For more information, or to RSVP, please email Dana Ross at dross@hoopdreams.org or at (202) 414-8226.
Oct 29: Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place is holding its Tenth Annual Benjamin E. Cooper Awards Reception.
Oct 29: Meyer Foundation's Albert Ruesga will be a discussant at the Bradley Center's upcoming Conversation with Edward Skloot.
Oct 30: DC Hunger Solutions and Farmers' Market Collaborative are hosting an Eat and Greet. For more information, contact Alexandra Ashbrook.
Nov 8: Fight for Children is holds their annual Fight Night, "one of the Biggest Social Events by Washingtonian Magazine."
Nov 14: The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region holds its Annual Meeting, "Communication and Conversation: Putting Race on the Table".
Nov 15: Washington Grantmakers' Annual Meeting will be on "The Power of Generosity: Giving in the National Capital Region" and will include Geoffrey Canada (Harlem Children's Zone), Alice Rivlin (Brookings Institution), and Joel Fleishman (Author, The Foundation: A Great American Secret ).
Other
The Lehrman Foundation has chosen Kid Power DC as the winner and Words, Beats & Life as the finalist in their Lehman Foundation Impact Award.
The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector just released Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations.
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation published Medicare: A Primer, an updated version of its Medicaid primer which explains which benefits are covered and how much people are asked to pay, as well as the program's overall costs and future financing challenges.
The Urban Institute's new report, Investing in Children, suggests that federal funding for children will decline in the next decade.
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