Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke often about what he called “the fierce urgency of now”— the need to seize opportunities for real change, rather than settling for incremental progress.​ The Washington region is confronting a number of growing challenges—but it also has a rare opportunity to take bold action to address some of its most pressing issues.

Thank you, once again, to everyone who participated in our online community forum over the summer.

The board of directors of the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation has elected Bo Menkiti, Founder and CEO of The Menkiti Group and Keller Williams Capital Properties, to a three-year term on the Foundation’s board, beginning in November 2015.

As soon as Thanksgiving décor starts making all-too-early appearances in grocery stores, we know the holidays are rushing towards us. In our nonprofit community, this is also the season to review, refresh, and deliver outreach plans for year-end giving.

All of us—regardless of profession, sector, or circumstance—have experienced the power of storytelling. And many of us have been compelled to action for causes and organizations because of stories that resonated on an emotional level.

The Meyer Foundation, a leading supporter of locally-focused nonprofit organizations serving the Washington, DC region, is currently recruiting two Program Officers to join our team.

We are pleased to announce the official launch of the Meyer Foundation’s first-ever online community forum. Over the next two weeks, we invite you to participate in a conversation that will help us refine our strategic plan and ensure that Meyer’s goals and direction align with our broader community’s vision for the future.

Twelve months ago, I began my leadership of the Meyer Foundation and spent my first several months listening to and learning from many of you about the critical issues facing our community. 

Danielle M. Reyes is leaving the Meyer Foundation this month after serving as a key member of the Foundation’s program staff since 2002.