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REDUCE COSTS AND GO GREEN

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LET US KNOW BY JULY 31 if you are interested in participating in the next Energy AllianceALL YOU NEED is a copy of your most recent energy bill and your nonprofit determination letter. Power outages are still fixed by Pepco, and billing is still handled by Pepco.

Round 2 of our Energy Alliance will help nonprofits negotiate cheaper and greener electricity for Maryland and DC-based nonprofits.  Learn more at:

July 22 Read Review in Bisnow (second item)
August 3 2pm Webinar Register now!

The Energy Alliance is organized by the Roundtable, Nonprofit Montgomery, and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.


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RACE, GENDER, LEADERSHIP!
Did you miss the Roundtable and YNPNdc's discussion on race and gender in nonprofit leadership last week?  Read a great summary with photos in Bisnow or catch YNPNdc's video of the panel where Alliance for Children and Families' Linda Nguyen says there is sometimes confusion between "racial diversity and racial justice, two very different things."
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Community Foundation for the National Capital Area's Bomani Johnson blogged "about the challenges I experience as an African American man working in philanthropy in the DC area." And Rosetta Thurman suggested "diversity is the wrong word," in her blog

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MEDIA SUMMIT REVIEW

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 On June 22, 200+ nonprofit & philanthropic leaders reviewed best practices, engaged with reporters, editors and others for a discussion on communication, news and impact.

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our online summary Twitter recap, updated Tumblr page, Bisnow item, and photo gallery for updates on our Contest Winners, new Board Members, reporters, editors and more.

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FUTURE EXEC DIR FELLOWSHIP

The Nonprofit Roundtable announced the second class of Future Executive Director Fellows at our June 22 Annual Meeting.

These 25 emerging nonprofit leaders represent the diversity of our region, from Ward 8 in the District to Montgomery County and Northern Virginia, from direct service nonprofits to advocacy and grantmaking organizations.  They will participate in a year-long leadership development program designed to prepare them for senior leadership opportunities. (List of 25)

Fellowship funded by American Express and Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman.


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WHITE HOUSE & NONPROFITS
 May 19: The Washington Post features three Roundtable Members who attended last nights' White House reception for Mexican President Felipe Calderón, including Maria Gomez (Mary's Center), Lindsey Buss (Martha's Table), and Scott Schenkelberg (Miriam's Kitchen). 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

August 3: Nonprofit Energy Alliance Webinar at 2 PM: Register online.

August 25: Emerging Leaders Table for Ten. Contact Nana.

Sept. 13
: Save the Date! CEO/Board Chair Summit. In collaboration with BoardSource

MEMBER UPDATES

Venture Philanthropy Partners selected to be in inaugural portfolio of CNCS' Social Innovation Fund to launch youthCONNECT, which will include partnerships with College Summit National Capital Region, Latin American Youth Center, and others, according to a press release and Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Bright Beginnings' Betty Jo Gaines and Tahirih Justice Center's Layli Miller-Muro are 2010 Brava! Business Awardees! See their profiles in SmartCEO.

DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corp's Ellen London talks about the impact of investments in organizations like Life Pieces to Masterpieces, on WAMU 88.5FM.

DC Fiscal Policy Institute's Ed Lazere says the "District's Financial Woes are Being Misdiagnosed" in an op-ed in The Hill Rag.

Children's Law Center's Judith Sandalow says DC voters should also ask mayoral candidates about the high rate of poverty, in an op-ed on WAMU 88.5FM.




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