Help your donors continue to help you
... and reduce the negative impact of the new tax law. With the increase in the standard deduction and the new limitation on state and local tax deductions, fewer people itemized on their 2018 returns,… read more
April 2019
April 20 - May 3 ACT for Alexandria expressed its appreciation in Alexandria Gazette Packet to the 9,423 donors who contributed to this year's Spring2ACTion Campaign, helping raise over $2 million for 162 organizations. Capitol… read more
March 2019
March 23 - 29 Britepaths’ leadership team was featured in the March-April issue of Fairfax Woman Magazine. Additionally, The Fairfax Connection newspaper featured Britepaths’ celebration of its volunteers and supporters in its March 20 issue.… read more
Internships: Great for students AND nonprofits
Guidelines for setting up an unpaid internship program: Internships provide an excellent way to prepare students for the workforce, provide hands-on training and launch careers. For nonprofits, it's an opportunity to help shape the emerging… read more
Strengthen your organization’s leadership package without straining your budget
When setting up a 457(b) plan makes sense: In 2019, the government allows taxpayers to contribute up to $19,000 annually to their 401(k) or 403(b) plans ($25,000 if over age 50). However, executives at nonprofit… read more
#Rocking40withtheCenter
The Center is turning 40! Join us in celebrating our past as we look toward the future. Share your story: #Rocking40withtheCenter What has Center membership meant to your nonprofit? What benefits have made a difference?… read more
February 2019
February 23 - March 1 Bright Beginnings Executive Director, Marla Dean, discussed national efforts to reduce child poverty in NPR. A report by Council for Court Excellence about the challenges individuals exiting prison face in… read more
January 2019
January 26 - 31 WJLA provided a preview of the Army Historical Foundation's National Museum of the United States Army, set to open in 2020. Colleen Wevodau, President of Calvary Women’s Services Board of Directors… read more
Impact of Government Shutdown
Thank you to all who responded to our recent survey on the effects of the federal government shutdown. We heard from nonprofit organizations of varying types, budget sizes and locations throughout the District of Columbia,… read more
Become a star advocate for your nonprofit
Every member of a nonprofit’s team has an important role in advocacy, even if it’s not included in their assigned responsibilities. If you work or volunteer for a nonprofit, then you are most likely passionate… read more