Center Members Recognized in Catalogue for Philanthropy
Since 2003, the Catalogue for Philanthropy has spotlighted high impact, carefully evaluated, community-based Greater Washington nonprofits with budgets of less than $3 million. To date, the Catalogue has helped featured nonprofits to raise more than $9.6 million from new donors.The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is pleased to recognize Center members featured in the new 2009-2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy. Click below to see member catalogue profiles.Amazon Conservation Associati

Special Opportunity for Arlington Nonprofits
Please join Arlington Economic Development and the Center for Nonprofit Advancement on Tuesday, December 8 for "Effective Boards that Work: How You Can Make it Happen." This workshop is free for Arlington Residents and nonprofits; $49 for Center members; $89 for all others. Workshop description: Effective boards don’t just happen; they need thought, creativity, planning and even luck. If you’re feeling your board could be improved, you’re having trouble recruiting board members or

Grant Opportunity: Technical Assistance
The Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE) is seeking applications from nonprofits serving Wards 5,6, 7 and 8 in the District of Columbia to receive technical assistance and/or sub-awards through the Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services (OCS), Administration for Children and Families."The goal of CCF is to assist nonprofit faith-based and community-based organizations in: increasing their effectiveness, enhancing their ability to provide social services, expanding their organizations, diversifying their funding sources and creating collaborations to better serve those most in need."

Free Webinar: Recession-Proof Your Grantwriting
The Maryland Governor's Grants Office is hosting a free webinar, "Recession-Proof Your Grantwriting," on Wednesday, December 2 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm.With presenter Beverley Francis, president and CEO of the Columbia Foundation,this session is intended to answer your questions about resources in your own backyard. Visit the Web site to learn more and register.

Seeking Nominees: Those Who Made a Difference
Do you know a Prince George's County resident who made a difference in their community in 2009? The Gazette is seeking nominees for its annual "Those Who Made a Difference" recognition.See those recognized in the 2008. See what nominations should include and how to submit them.The nomination deadline is November 30.