Mission Statement

The Nonprofit Roundtable's
mission is to build the
strength, influence, & visibility
 of the nonprofit sector
in Greater Washington.  
Towards a More Just 
and Caring Community

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DC Hunger Solutions releases new report on hunger; watch Alexandra Ashbrook on News8.

United Way's Bill Hanbury announces new tool, new Senior VP, more.

ACT for Alexandria is a winner of the Knight Foundation's Community Information Challenge, according to a press release.

The Meyer Foundation is calling for nominations for their Exponent Awards. Deadline is April 6.


Roundtable Affiliates

Nonprofit Montgomery!
Nonprofit Montgomery! is a countywide organization of nonprofits working together to influence the nonprofit sector in Montgomery County, Maryland.


Nonprofit NoVA
Nonprofit NoVA serves as the hub, convener and voice of the nonprofit community in Northern Virginia. Its members share a commitment to a decent and meaningful quality of life for residents of Northern Virginia.


NoVA Forclosure Network
Currently operated by the Roundtable, the NoVA Foreclosure Network is an effort to focus on the housing crisis and its impact on the communities across Northern Virginia.

Nonprofit Roundtable News
Feb 8: Finding the Win-Win's in Nonprofit-University Partnerships
Finding the Win-Win's in Nonprofit-University Partnerships (Feb 8th 12-2pm) is POSTPONED due to snow.  We will post information about rescheduling this event in the coming days.
 
ROUNDTABLE IS HIRING
Join our team! We are looking for a Membership & Development AssociateJob descripion is online.
 
Advocacy Day in Richmond
FEB 8:  Join Nonprofit NoVA  - CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW

• Meet with the Northern Virginia Legislators
• Articulate business impact of nonprofits

Learn More at Nonprofit NoVA's website.

Questions? Email Amy


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Unprecedented Regional Campaign

Jan 21: The Roundtable and Center for Nonprofit Advancement announced THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU SLICE, a joint advocacy campaign for the 2011 fiscal year budget cycles in our region, including the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland.

This campaign will help local elected officials better understand the value in assets and services nonprofits bring to their communities every day. “The next six months are going to be crucial for everyone,” said the Center's CEO Glen O’Gilvie. “Nonprofits are a crucial piece of fabric in our communities and our public servants need to understand their impact.”  The Roundtable's Chuck Bean said, “our goal is to have an impact limiting the severity of the cuts.”

Jeanne Ellinport has been hired by the Center and the Roundtable to lead this campaign.  Most recently she served as the communications director for the American Red Cross’s Katrina Hurricane Recovery Program.  Jeanne said, “Our elected officials need to understand that the services nonprofits provide a community enhance and complete a community.” 

To get involved or for more info, contact
Jeanne Ellinport
In addition, the Center and the Roundtable are hiring a Deputy Campaign/Communications Advocate.

Background:
> Washington area officials eye deep cuts to fill budget gaps in 
Washington Post (Jan 10)

> For D.C., Maryland and Virginia, more than one way to balance a budget in
Washington Post (Jan 24)

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The High Cost of Playing It Safe in Stanford Social Innovation Review (Jan 27)

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More info on the Center's blog and in this communication. 
 
Collaboration Can Be A Competitive Advantage
 BisNow features Chuck Bean on how nonprofits can move forward through the current economic crisis.  Recommendations include collaborations, partnerships, sharing office space and staff.  

Collaboration Highlight: N Street Village and Unity Health Care's new partnership provides on-site primary care to clients and residents twice a week. DC Councilman Jack Evans said, "this is a terrific idea and serves as a model for this city, region and nation."  Members: email us your collaboration work to highlight here.
 
Nonprofit 911: What's Next?
The Roundtable, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement and United Way of the National Capital Area released a survey highlighting the economic impact on nonprofits - Nonprofit Economic Impact Survey.

  • 80% of nonprofits surveyed anticipate an increase in demand for services through the end of the year
  • 60% of nonprofits are unable to meet revenue goals
  • Many nonprofits are considering collaborations, partnerships and mergers as a means to stay afloat.

The Eight Neighbors report, Nonprofit 911-What's Next? illustrates how nonprofits are responding to the economy and expectations for 2010.




  • A great burden grows, a Washington Post article that highlights Nonprofit 911 and the urgency for survival of charities as they struggle to meet an increase in demands.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

02/08 Advocacy Day in Richmond. CANCELLED

02/10 Human Services Coalition of Prince George's County hosts Ideas and Info: "So What has HSC Done for Me Lately". Register.

02/23 Is Salesforce For You? Nonprofit panel on data, donor, case management use; Info/Register online

2/26 Energy Purchasing Forum. RSVP online
03/18
Too Many Nonprofits? Part of our Hard Questions series.

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