- Monday, May 12, 2008
Meyer Foundation and Grantees Mentioned in Post Editorial on 9/11 Survivors' Fund
The 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. Read more - Monday, April 21, 2008
Julie Rogers Quoted in Washington Business Journal Regarding Council on Foundations' Summit
Julie Rogers is quoted in the April 18th issue of Washington Business Journal. The article explores how local charities may profit from the upcoming Council on Foundations summit. Read more - Thursday, April 3, 2008
Meyer's Rick Moyers Featured in Chronicle of Philanthropy Article on Executive Firings
The Meyer Foundation's Nonprofit Sector Fund Director, Rick Moyers, is quoted in an article on executive firings in the April 3rd issue of The Chronicle of Philanthropy.Read more
- Thursday, March 20, 2008
Meyer VP Albert Ruesga Participates in Hudson Institute's Panel Discussion, "Metrics Mania"
Meyer Foundation Vice President Albert Ruesga will participate in the Hudson Institute's Bradley Center panel discussion, "Metrics Mania," to answer the question, "why is it that philanthropy has learned so much about metrics and yet has so little by way of measurable success to show for it?" Read more - Monday, March 3, 2008
Crunch Predicted in Nonprofit Sector
The nonprofit sector is facing what experts call an unprecedented crisis in leadership, with organizations in the Washington region and across the country struggling to recruit and retain talented staff. Read more - Monday, March 3, 2008
Potential Charity Leaders See Top Job as Unappealing, New Survey Reveals
The charity world is expected to require tens of thousands of new leaders within the next decade, as the baby-boomer generation of senior managers begins to retire. (subscription required) Read more - Sunday, January 6, 2008
New York Times Article on Philanthropy Mentions Meyer, Daring to Lead
A New York Times article on the nonprofit sector's need for general operating funds mentioned the Meyer Foundation's 2006 Daring to Lead report. The feature reviewed the long-term effects of program-related or restricted funds on nonprofit work. Read more - Thursday, January 3, 2008
Associated Press Interviews Meyer VP, Rebecca Wagner for Feature on Need
Albert Ruesga, Meyer Foundation vice president of programs and communications, and Rebecca Wagner, executive director of the Community Ministry of Montgomery County, a Meyer grantee, spoke with the Associated Press on the increasing need for charitable giving during the holidays and throughout the year. Read more - Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Post Feature on HIV-AIDS Prevention Mentions Meyer Grantees
The DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and the DC Children and Youth Investment Corporation were featured in a Washington Post article on HIV-AIDS education and prevention in District public schools. Read more - Monday, December 10, 2007
Meyer Foundation VP of Programs and Communications Visits The Grantmaking School
Meyer Foundation Vice President for Programs and Communications Albert Ruesga served as consultant and faculty member for two pilot courses on Advanced Portfolio Management, developed by The Grantmaking School at Grand Valley State University in New York. The Grantmaking School offers the first university-based program for teaching the techniques and ethics of advanced grantmaking specifically to foundation grantmaking professionals. Read more - Monday, December 10, 2007
Greater Washington Board of Trade Honors Julie Rogers with 2007 Golden Links Award
Meyer Foundation Julie Rogers accepted the Greater Washington Board of Trade's 2007 Golden Links Award Thursday, December 6, 2007. The Golden Links Awards have been presented annually since 1978 to individuals and organizations that strengthen the Greater Washington community and make the region an even greater place to live and work. Read more - Thursday, November 29, 2007
WTOP's Bob Madigan Reviews Meyer Foundation Exponent Award Ceremony
WTOP 103.5 FM's "Man About Town," Bob Madigan, reviewed the Meyer Foundation's 2007 Exponent Awards event. The feature included remarks by the 2007 Exponent Award recipients and clips from a surprise musical number written by Nick Olcott and performed by actors Donna Migliaccio, Kiettra Colombel, and Will Gartshore. Read more - Thursday, November 29, 2007
Meyer Board Member Barbara Lang Mentioned in Post and Business Journal
The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal announced Barbara Lang's appointment to the Meyer Foundation Board. Ms. Lang is president and chief executive officer of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce. Read more - Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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. Read more - Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Montgomery County Gazette Article Features Class Acts Arts, Inc., and Step Afrika!
The Montgomery County Gazette mentioned Meyer grantees Class Acts Arts, Inc., and Step Afrika! in an article on the CHI Center's 60th year of providing arts programs to disabled clients. Read more - Friday, November 2, 2007
Meyer Featured in WAMU 88.5 FM Series on the 2007 Exponent Awards
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." Read more - Friday, August 31, 2007
Bisnow on Business Names Julie Rogers a Nonprofit Trailblazer
Bisnow on Business profiles Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers and the foundation's work on strengthening and supporting nonprofit leaders. The writer states that Rogers is "on the hunt for leaders with moxie." Read more - Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Julie Rogers Joins Panel Discussion: "Grantmaking: The Lonely Profession?"
Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, July 19, at the Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal in Washington, DC. The discussion, entitled "Grantmaking: The Lonely Profession?", explored the connection between grantmaking professionals and the communities they serve. Rogers discussed how collaboration plays a significant role in keeping foundation staff engaged. Read more - Monday, July 30, 2007
Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal, The Hudson Institute
Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, July 19, at the Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal in Washington, DC. The discussion, entitled "Grantmaking: The Lonely Profession?", explored the connection between grantmaking professionals and the communities they serve. Rogers discussed how collaboration plays a significant role in keeping foundation staff engaged. Read more - Sunday, April 1, 2007
Meyer and Grantee Featured in Chronicle of Philanthropy Article on Consultants
The Chronicle of Philanthropy quoted Richard Moyers, director of the Meyer Foundation's Nonprofit Sector Fund, and Life Pieces to Masterpieces Executive Director Mary Brown in an article about nonprofit consultants. Read more - Monday, March 12, 2007
Examiner Article Touts Value of General Operating Funds for Nonprofits
The Washington Examiner's Melissa Frederick discusses the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's new report, "A Call To Action: Organizing to Increase the Effectiveness and Impact of Foundation Grantmaking," and how funding for general expenses can help nonprofits succeed... Read more - Sunday, February 11, 2007
Meyer Board Vice Chair Barbara Krumsiek Beats Post Economic Challenge
Panel's successful forecast in The Washington Post's 2006 Local Economic Challenge places 26 experts, including Meyer Board Vice Chair Barbara Krumsiek, ahead of the pack. But can they manage a repeat performance for 2007? Read more - Monday, January 1, 2007
Julie Rogers Speaks with The Washington Examiner's Frank Sietzen About 2007 Giving
Frank Sietzen, columnist for The Washington Examiner, speaks with local nonprofit leaders about giving trends in 2007. Julie Rogers notes a shift in the way people are thinking about philanthropy. Read more - Sunday, December 10, 2006
The Washington Examiner's Frank Sietzen Speaks with Meyer Program Officer Rick Moyers About Executive Coaching for Nonprofit Managers
A recent Washington Examiner article entitled "Professional coaches offer new management skills to nonprofits" featured commentary from Meyer Foundation Program Officer Rick Moyers on the benefits of executive coaching for nonprofit leaders. Read more - Thursday, November 23, 2006
Washington Business Journal's "The Back Page" Features Exponent Awards
The Washington Business Journal featured Meyer Foundation's 2006 Exponent Awards in its November 17-23 "The Back Page." The issue includes images of Meyer President Julie Rogers and special invited guests such as D.C. Chamber of Commerce's Barbara Lang, Pat Clancy of Chevy Chase Bank and 2006 Exponent Award recipients. Read more - Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Julie Rogers Named Woman "Who Means Business"
Washington, DC - Julie L. Rogers, President of the Meyer Foundation, has been selected by Washington Business Journal as one of the 2006 Women Who Mean Business. Rogers is one of 25 women chosen from hundreds of nominations for the honor. Read more - Monday, November 13, 2006
The Washington Examiner's Frank Sietzen on Nonprofit Leadership and the 2006 Exponent Awards
The Washington Examiner's Frank Sietzen spoke with Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers about nonprofit executive burnout and the Foundation's 2006 Exponent Awards. To read the full article, see More Info. Read more - Monday, November 13, 2006
WTOP's "Man About Town" Attends the 2006 Exponent Awards
WTOP 103.5 FM's Man About Town Bob Madigan joined the Meyer Foundation, our 2006 Exponent Award recipients and other invited guests for an evening to remember, November 13, 2006, at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, D.C. Read more - Friday, November 10, 2006
WAMU Features 2006 Exponent Award Winners
WAMU 88.5 FM's Metro Connection launched a week-long profile series Friday, November 10, that features conversations with the Meyer Foundation's 2006 Exponent Award recipients. Read more - Thursday, November 9, 2006
Julie Rogers Speaks On the Future of Philanthropy
As part of the Foundation Center's 50th anniversary celebration November 9, 2006, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York, the center convened "A Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy: A Conversation with Five Leaders in the Field." Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers joined fellow emeritus trustees of the Foundation Center for the conversation. Read more - Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Julie Rogers Addresses Executive Burnout in 'Philanthropy News Digest,' November 8, 2006
"Even under the best circumstances, serving as the executive director of a nonprofit organization is a challenge. Executive directors are expected to have programmatic expertise, fundraising skills, and financial acumen. While advocating tirelessly for a cause, idea, or community, they must also manage an organization's internal operations, support and work in partnership with the board of directors, and represent the organization to the public. ..." Read more - Monday, July 31, 2006
Julie Rogers on TV about looming crisis in nonprofit leadership, July 2006
Julie Rogers speaks to WUSA-TV Channel 9's Andrea Roane about the looming crisis in nonprofit leadership burnout, July 2006. Read more - Friday, May 12, 2006
Julie L. Rogers Op-Ed on Executive Burnout
"Greater Washington faces a potential crisis with enormous implications for our region. Many of the most talented leaders in the nonprofit sector are leaving their jobs, and there is no existing pipeline to replace them. ..." Read more - Thursday, March 9, 2006
Julie L. Rogers Op-Ed on Executive Burnout, March 9, 2006
"Like well-meaning rich aunts, foundations are full of advice for nonprofit organizations and their leaders. From positions of relative financial security and isolated from the risks and challenges confronting most nonprofit executive directors, foundation leaders and program officers issue a constant stream of admonitions: Focus on finding dependable sources of income..." Read more