October 2008

Grantees in the News

Times Publishes Letter from Metro TeenAIDS Executive Director

The Washington Times published a letter written by Adam Tenner, executive director of Metro TeenAIDS, calling for age-appropriate sex education in District schools. Learn more.

Young Women's Project Director Featured in Examiner

Reporter Susan Ferrechio interviewed the Young Women's Project Director Nadia Moritz for the Examiner's Three-Minute Interview column. Learn more.

Center for Inspired Teaching's Director Provides Commentary on WAMU 88.5-FM

Aleta Margolis, executive director of the Center for Inspired Teaching, discussed the role of education in the presidential election on WAMU 88.5-FM. Learn more.

Meyer Grantees Call for Increased Federal Involvement in the Sector

DC Central Kitchen, the Council on Foundations, and the Independent Sector are mentioned in the Washington Post for advocating for increased Federal involvement in the nonprofit sector. Learn more.

Meyer in the News

Washington Post Features Exponent Award Recipients

The 2008 Meyer Foundation Exponent Award winners were featured in the Washington Post's Metro Section. Learn more.
On Friday, September 26th, Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care celebrated its 20th anniversary at its annual Noche Tropical Gala. The Meyer Foundation's Julie Rogers was recognized as one of the gala's honorees.

Links for Nonprofits

All About Grants

The All About Grants section of grants.gov features content and information from all 26 federal grant-making agencies. The focus is to keep applicants up to date with tips, webinars, events, and resources. Learn more.

NPAction.org

NPAction strives to help you become an effective advocate. A new section of the website features examples of successful advocacy by a wide variety of nonprofits. Learn more.

Pro Bono Design for Nonprofits

Idealist.org, in collaboration with the Art Directors Club, has launched a new initiative to match designers with nonprofits looking for pro bono help in creating brochures, re-designing websites, and other promotional needs. Learn more.

Trend Tracker

The Foundation Center has a free online tool that offers immediate, interactive access to the Center's historical financial data on U.S. grant makers. Learn more.

Five "Best and Brightest" Receive 2008 Meyer Foundation Exponent Award

The Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation announces the recipients of its 2008 Exponent Award, which celebrates visionary nonprofit leadership and includes a $100,000 cash award for the recipient's organization. The 2008 winners are:

To meet the winners, click here and learn more about the Exponent Award.

Learning Opportunities

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Unleashing the Power of Coaching: A Learning Lab

Center for Nonprofit Advancement

Workshop participants will gain an understanding of the importance of coaching. The session will also provide a blueprint for finding an executive coach that is right for both you and your organization. Learn more.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers

Foundation Center

Volunteers are often an integral part of achieving a nonprofit's mission. This Foundation Center workshop will teach strategies for recruiting and retaining high-quality volunteers. Included in the discussion will be an overview of motivators and marketing strategies. Learn more.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Finance Fundamentals: Balance Sheet Basics

Maryland Nonprofits

Arguably, the balance sheet says more about your organization than any other financial report. In this Maryland Nonprofits session, learn the components of the balance sheet, what each entry means, and how a funder or lender views it. Learn more.

Funding Opportunities

Rolling Deadlines

Flashpoint Incubator Residency Program

Cultural Development Corporation of Washington, DC

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for Flashpoint's Incubator Residency Program. Residents are provided workstation(s) and file storage space; access to shared conference room, resource library, and periodical subscriptions; access to office equipment; as well as priority use of the dance studio and theatre lab for productions and events. Learn more.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Funding for Small/Emerging Nonprofits in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Community Foundation

The Montgomery County Community Foundation will provide capacity-building grants over three years to six to eight small emerging nonprofits, with a particular focus on organizations working in Montgomery County's diverse, immigrant, and/or multicultural communities. Grant amounts are expected to range from $15,000 to $25,000 per year. The grants will be awarded as part of the Foundation's Nonprofit Advancement Fund. Learn more.