Meyer DeadlineThe deadline for submitting a letter of intent for the upcoming grants cycle is Friday, June 6, 2008. Visit the Meyer Foundation website for eligibility and application guidelines. |
Meyer In The NewsThe Meyer Foundation, along with the Community Foundation for the National Capitol Region and Northern Virginia Family Services, is mentioned in a Washington Post editorial on the closure of the 9/11 survivors' fund. Learn more. |
Grantees In The NewsWashington Post Features Opening of New Mary's Center Site in Silver SpringThe Washington Post features the opening of a new Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Latin American Youth Center and Centronía are also mentioned. Learn more.
DC Central Kitchen Featured for Use of Local ProduceIn an effort to reduce its food costs, DC Central Kitchen is buying much of its produce from local farmers. The Washington Post features this effort. Learn more.
Meyer Grantees Mentioned in Post Article on Local Food DriveManna Food Center is featured the Washington Post for its 'Stuff the Bus' food drive. The Capital Area Food Bank and Bread for the City are also mentioned as facing an increase in the number of individuals seeking assistance. Learn more. |
Funding OpportunitiesFriday, June 13, 2008The 2008 Technology Award will be given to nonprofits that use technology in an innovative way to acheive impact in the community. Two winners will each receive $1,000 in cash, a software and consulting prize valued at $35,000, and recognition at NPower's annual luncheon on October 17, 2008. Learn more.
Monday, June 30, 2008The Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation awards grants of up to $20,000 for operating support for organizations that aid the victims of domestic violence. Learn more.
Rolling DeadlineThe Staples Foundation for Learning funds national and local charities that provide educational opportunities and job skills for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Learn more. |
| Funding Collaboratives Support Strong Latino Communitiesby Danielle Reyes
Meyer Program Officer
According to census figures, the Washington metropolitan region is now home to more than 1 million immigrants. In addition to adding to our cultural diversity, immigrants are vital contributors to our region's economy, responsible for 18 percent of all taxes paid. While the employment status rates for Latino immigrants mirrors that of the total population, a higher percentage of area Latinos occupy low-wage jobs and live in poverty. For many, the nonprofit sector provides a critical link to obtaining a better life, better job opportunities, and a better future for themselves and their children. The Funders' Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities, an international project of Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), was designed to strengthen the Latino civil sector. Across the US, it brings together local and national philanthropic dollars to support capacity building among Latino-led nonprofits as a strategy towards improving the quality of life in Latino communities. In our metropolitan area these funds have assisted grantees such as Ayuda, Escuela Bolivia, and Community Bridges with investments in their infrastructure and their capacity to provide quality services and programs to Latino residents and the broader immigrant community. This month the Washington Area HIP Funders' Collaborative will award, for its second year, up to $425,000 in technical assistance grants to area nonprofits. These organizations can be a lifeline for many immigrants who seek a better life, but often encounter adversity and even hostility along the way. Through the leadership and services of our areas' nonprofit organizations, access to quality family services, English language instruction, and a pathway to citizenship can become a reality. Editor's note: Danielle Reyes co-founded and continues to participate in the Metro DC chapter of Hispanics in Philanthropy and serves on the steering committee of the Washington Area Partnership for Immigrants and the diversity committee of Washington Regional Area Grantmakers. She was instrumental in bringing the Funders' Collaborative to Greater Washington.
Learning Opportunities Wednesday, June 25, 2008Executive directors are the frontline storytellers for their organizations. This class will be led by Sally Romansky a presentation skills coach who will go through the structure of crafting an effective live presentation. Learn more. Thursday, July 17, 2008This session will provide a discussion on the activities of well-functioning boards. Included will be an overview of roles, financial and legal responsibilities, and effective meetings. Learn more. Wednesday, July 23, 2008This workshop will highlight strategies for reducing costs and improving the financial health of an organization. Learn more.
Links for NonprofitsJob postings for the month of June are free for nonprofits on idealist's website. See www.idealist.org for details. The Urban Institute has released a report on its study of the needs and challenges of boards of midsize nonprofits. Learn more. Executive coaching provides leadership training, development of interpersonal skills, and guidance for how to manage and lead employees. The Nonprofit Quarterly has published "A Leader's Guide to Executive Coaching" which provides an overview of the process. Learn more. IssueLab is an online publishing forum for nonprofit research. All research posted is done as an open archive that is free for the general public to access. Learn more. PolicyMap is a geographic information generator that allows users to create custom maps, tables, and charts. It provides over 4,000 indicators plus the ability to plot your own data. Learn more. |
