Barbara Lang Joins Meyer Foundation Board
The Meyer Foundation has elected Barbara Lang to its Board of Directors. Ms. Lang is president and chief executive officer of the DC Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the DC Chamber, Ms. Lang was vice president of corporate services and chief procurement officer for Fannie Mae and served in several management positions at IBM. Ms. Lang has been widely recognized for her leadership in business and in the community.
"Barbara is a tremendous asset to the Meyer board," says Julie L. Rogers, president of the Meyer Foundation. "She has incredible depth of experience within the business and nonprofit sectors and is deeply committed to serving our community."
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Meyer Foundation Honored for Grantmaking, Julie Rogers Addresses Forum
The Meyer Foundation received the Outstanding Partner award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals as part of National Capital Philanthropy Day, celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 1.
Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers was the guest speaker at the Philanthropy Forum held Friday, Nov. 2, at Wolf Trap.
2007 Exponent Award Recipients Featured in WAMU 88.5 series
WAMU 88.5 FM profiled 2007 Exponent Award recipient Rebecca Wagner and the Community Ministry of Montgomery County Friday, Nov. 2, during National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." "An Award for One Who Serves Her Community" by Rosiland Jordan was the first of several features on this year's Exponent Award honorees. For WAMU broadcast schedules and additional information, visit www.wamu.org.
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Latino Economic Development Featured on ABC 7 News
Manny Hidalgo of Latino Economic Development spoke with ABC 7 News about the need for community banking programs for Latino workers. His comments aired during a news segment covering violence against two Latino workers in the District. Learn more
The Economist Profiles Teach for America
The Economist examined how Teach for America, a Meyer Foundation grantee, benefits ailing school programs, including the District of Columbia Public Schools. Learn more
Del Ray Sun Features Community Lodging's Capital Campaign
The Alexandria-based Del Ray Sun featured an article on Community Lodging. The nonprofit recently launched a capital campaign to support an expansion of the Family Learning Center. Learn More
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Meyer Foundation Honors
Five Visionary Nonprofit Leaders
 (From left) Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers presented the 2007 Exponent Award to Ilir Zherka, Michele Booth Cole, Rebecca Wagner, Judith Sandalow, and Sam Sweet on Monday, Nov. 5, at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre. Kojo Nnamdi hosted the event.Nonprofit directors Michele Booth Cole (Safe Shores - The DC Children's Advocacy Center), Judith Sandalow (Children's Law Center), Sam Sweet (Signature Theatre), Rebecca Wagner (Community Ministry of Montgomery County), and Ilir Zherka (DC Vote) took center stage Monday, Nov. 5, at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, DC, to receive the Meyer Foundation's 2007 Exponent Award. Hosted by WAMU 88.5 FM's Kojo Nnamdi and attended by invited guests from across the business, civic, and nonprofit sectors, the event celebrated regional nonprofit leaders for their dedicated community service.
 The 2007 Exponent Awards ceremony began with introductions by Meyer Foundation Board Chair Edward Bersoff and President Julie Rogers. Actors Donna Migliaccio (pictured center), Will Gartshore, and Kiettra Colombel surprised guests with a musical tribute to nonprofit leaders, written and directed by Nick Olcott. Award recipients Cole, Sandalow, Sweet, Wagner, and Zherka addressed the audience about their work in the community. The evening concluded with a special reception to celebrate the five honorees.
Highlights and images from the 2007 Exponent Awards event are available at www.meyerfoundation.org.
Visit the Meyer Foundation's 2007 Exponent Award Image Gallery
Learning Opportunities
Daring to Lead 2: Modeling Nonprofit Executive Director and Board Chair Relationships
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement and the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington will present "Daring to Lead 2: Modeling Nonprofit Executive Director and Board Chair Relationships," from 8 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Nov. 13. The program will examine nonprofit leadership and how executive directors and board chairs can work together to achieve success. Sponsored by the Meyer Foundation, "Daring to Lead 2" will feature Rick Moyers, co-author of Daring to Lead 2006 and director of Meyer's Nonprofit Sector Fund. Learn more
Scholarships to Attend Foundation Center Seminars
Partial scholarships are available to enable representatives of under-resourced nonprofits serving the Washington, DC, metropolitan area to attend the Foundation Center's full-day training seminars. This initiative is intended to help small, community-based organizations build their capacities in preparation for seeking financial support for their work. Applications are required. Learn more
DC Fiscal Policy Institute Publishes DC Budget Toolkit
The DC Budget Toolkit explains the District of Columbia budget and annual budgeting process. Users can find out how much is being spent in different areas, compare spending to previous years, and obtain the tools necessary to get involved in the budget process. Learn more
Funding Opportunities
Sabbaticals for Long-Time Activists of Color
The Alston/Bannerman Fellowship Program is committed to advancing progressive social change by helping to sustain long-time activists of color. The program honors those who have devoted their lives to helping their communities organize for racial, social, economic, and environmental justice. The program provides resources for organizers to take sabbaticals for reflection and renewal. Learn more
Funds for National Projects in Dance, Jazz, and the Performance Arts
During a two-year pilot phase, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Fund for National Projects will award a total of up to $1 million in grants to support key national projects in the dance, jazz, presenting and/or theatre fields. Grants will range from $60,000 to $200,000 and cannot exceed 40 percent of a project's total cost. National projects engage a broad national constituency, occur once (or periodically) rather than annually, and have the potential to significantly impact a field. Learn more
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