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Oct
14
12:00 PM12:00
D.C., Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, Prince George's County

2021 Annual Meeting

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Join us at the Intersection

The Community Foundation exists as a point of intersection. We guide our donors on their philanthropic journeys while balancing the competing demands of today’s most pressing issues and the unforeseeable challenges of the future.

Join us on October 14 at our virtual annual meeting for an exploration of the intersection of wealth and need in our region and an exciting look at our future direction as a community philanthropy.

A distinguished group of philanthropic and financial experts will offer their personal and professional reflections on the racial wealth gap and its effects on the economy, educational outcomes, the environment and more. We will examine the possibility of redefining wealth to encompass multiple forms of capital that can help advance the health and prosperity of our community.

Our featured speakers include:

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  • Tonia Wellons, President and CEO, Greater Washington Community Foundation

  • Michelle Singletary, Washington Post personal finance columnist and best-selling author

  • Sarah Moore Johnson, Founding Partner, Birchstone Moore LLC

You will also hear an update on The Community Foundation’s investment options and their performance. And, we will offer specific ideas for actions you can take that align with our focus on closing the racial wealth gap.

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This event is open to Community Foundation donors, funding partners, and professional advisors. If you would like to register for the event, please contact us at [email protected].

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Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned?
Sep
13
3:00 PM15:00
D.C., Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, Prince George's County, 2022

Philanthropic Support for Direct Cash Assistance during the COVID-19 Crisis: What Have We Learned?

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Philanthropists are increasingly willing to support direct cash assistance. Foundations and individual donors have supported a range of emergency cash relief for various crises throughout the years, and the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region has been no exception. Private philanthropy is also working with the current wave of government-sponsored cash assistance pilots. This virtual convening highlighted Urban’s findings on philanthropic support and will gather speakers to reflect on the implications and future of philanthropic efforts aimed at transferring cash directly to individuals. 

 Research Presentation:

  • Benjamin Soskis, Senior Research Associate, Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Urban Institute

  • Sonia Torres Rodríguez, Research Assistant, Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center, Urban Institute

  • Fay Walker, Research Analyst, Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center, Urban Institute

Panelists/Discussants:

  • Mary Bogle, Principal Research Associate, Metropolitan Housing and Communities Policy Center, Urban Institute

  • Kevin Callaghan, Newark Philanthropic Liaison, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers and Office of Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka

  • Nisha G. Patel, Creative Catalyst, Powered by Shakti

  • Paula Sammons, Program Officer, W.K. Kellogg Foundation

  • Tonia Wellons, President and CEO, Greater Washington Community Foundation

  • Shena Ashley, Vice President, Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Urban Institute (moderator)

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Recordings: 20-Minute Tuesday Talks
Aug
5
8:30 AM08:30
D.C., Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, Prince George's County

Recordings: 20-Minute Tuesday Talks

Didn't catch our Tuesday Talks series? We’ve made it easy for you to catch up on what you missed by watching the recordings! This virtual series for Community Foundation donors, which ran from March through July, offered updates on our COVID-19 Emergency Response work and what learned about the needs of our community in the areas of hunger, housing and homelessness, medical access, employment and small business, the arts, and more.

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VoicesDMV Community Conversation Northern Virginia
Aug
7
6:00 PM18:00
Northern Virginia

VoicesDMV Community Conversation Northern Virginia

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The Greater Washington Community Foundation launched Voices of the Community (VoicesDMV), a new initiative designed to hear directly from residents about the challenges and opportunities facing our region. Community conversations play a vital role in surfacing resident stories and perspectives from across the region that can be shared with community organizations, funders, businesses, government, and others who are working to make a positive difference in our region. The evening included large and small group conversations on issues such as health, education, housing, transportation, crime, and overall community well-being.This initiative will help to inform a collective vision for the region’s future and efforts to improve equity, access, and opportunity for all.  

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