Exponent Award Nomination Deadline
The deadline for nominations for the Exponent Award is Monday, April 7, 2008. For more information, visit www.meyerfoundation.org. |
CASA de Maryland
A Washington Post article on the climate for illegal immigrants in Maryland includes quotes from CASA de Maryland staff. Learn more
Arts for the Aging
In a Washington Post article, Bethesda-based Arts for the Aging is featured in an article about the health benefits of creative activity in the elderly. Learn more
Community Lodgings
An Alexandria Gazette article highlights Community Lodgings' role in the new wing of the Fifer Family Learning Center. The new wing is named after Helen S. Lewis, a twenty year board member of Community Lodgings. Learn more
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Building Healthy Teen Relationships
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
This opportunity from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will support the creation and evaluation of comprehensive community-based models of prevention that aim to decrease relationship violence and increase positive, protective relationship skills. Up to eight geographically and ethnically diverse sites will receive up to $250,000 per year for up to 48 months. Applicant organizations must be either public entities, such as a unit or department of government, or nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Learn more
Friday, May 9, 2008
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant
DC Department of Human Services
The DC Department of Human Services announces funds for nonprofits for the development and implementation of science-based projects that assist male and female youth and adolescents (grades 5-9) in avoiding pregnancy. The projects should provide social, recreational, and educational services. Applicants should provide services in a neighborhood-based facility located in DC, especially Wards 7 and 8 or communities with a large population of limited English proficient at-risk youth. The project location must be easily accessible to the targeted youth and operate during the academic school year and summer. Learn more
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News On The Green Building Act
From Program Officer Karen Fitzgerald
 With the passage of the Green Building Act in 2006 , the District became the first major US city to mandate that most newly constructed or renovated buildings – commercial and residential, both publicly and privately-owned – meet environmental standards for design, construction, and operation. When the new law takes effect later this year, most affordable housing developers in the City will be required to meet Green Communities standards, which encompass everything from where a building site is located to what materials are used in construction. Meyer grantees such as the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development and Enterprise Community Partners have worked with local nonprofit developers and DC government agencies to ready them to make this transition. But as the requirements of the law phase in between 2008 and 2012, many other nonprofits undertaking building or renovation projects – such as arts organizations, health clinics, child care centers, after-school programs, and social service providers – will also be required to meet green building standards. For more information on the DC Green Building Act, contact Enterprise Community Partners.
Future Leadership
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington
Friday, May 30, 2008
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington is now accepting applications for its Future Executive Directors Fellowship program. This new, nine-month program, supported in part by the Meyer Foundation, will engage selected fellows with intensive skill development, facilitated discussions, peer learning and coaching, and mentor relationships. Mid- and senior-level nonprofit professionals with some managerial experience and intent to become a nonprofit executive director are eligible to apply. Up to 25 fellows will be selected. Applications are due on May 30, 2008. For more information, please download the PDF here.
Learning Opportunities
Creative Ways to Reduce Costs
Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 9:30–11:30 am
If you've developed a budget but there's not enough revenue to cover the expenses you are probably looking for ways to reduce costs and ultimately improve the financial health of your organization. This basic level workshop for all staff will look at creative ways to reduce variable costs. Click here to register.
Craigslist Foundation Offers Nonprofit Bootcamp Sessions Online
Craigslist Foundation
The Craigslist Foundation publishes regular presentations, handouts, podcasts, and session notes from its Nonprofit Boot Camp available free for download online. Learn more
Deepening the Volunteer Experience: Service Learning & Advocacy
Maryland Nonprofits
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Long-term volunteers are passionate about their service to others, but can become frustrated by the daunting challenges faced by the individuals and organizations they serve. Episodic volunteers perform an important service, but may not truly understand the larger societal issues involved. This Maryland Nonprofits workshop focuses on helping volunteers answer the "So what? Now what?" questions about the community service work they perform. Workshop participants will learn how to integrate issue education and advocacy training into the volunteer experience. Other topics of the workshop include strategies for helping volunteers deepen their understanding of social issues related to their nonprofit organization's mission and a discussion of opportunities to inspire volunteers to further action and activism. Learn more
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