09 Mar 10

Catalogue Wins Two Awards from Council on Foundations

by bharman

The Catalogue has won two Wilmer Shields Rich awards for Excellence in Communications from the Council on Foundations. Founder and developer, the Harman Family Foundation, submitted the print Catalogue in the Special Reports division and this new website in … Read all »

17 Feb 10

Announcement

by bharman

Online applications are closed! Print supplements (Part II) must be postmarked by Monday, March 8th. See detailed instructions in the APPLY section: make sure to scroll down to get to Part II! We received nearly 250 applications in all fields of philanthropy. Read all »

07 Oct 09

Announcement

by webmaster

We’re pleased and proud to introduce you to our new website, which previews in time for this year’s Giving Season. As you explore, you’ll see many new opportunities to get engaged with great local nonprofits. Read all »

05 Mar 10

Foundation Center Interview with the Catalogue’s President

by bharman

Check out the Foundation Center’s interview with the Catalogue’s President and Editor, Barbara Harman. Patricia Pasqual of the Foundation Center conducts the discussion and Barbara answers her helpful questions. If you’re looking for background and insight into the Catalogue for Philanthropy, here’s an easy way to get it. Listen in!

18 Feb 10

Fort Dupont Ice Arena on NBC News

by bharman

FDIA’s “Kids on Ice” watch the Olympics together and cheer on their favorite speed skater and role model, Shani Davis. Skating is more than just something to do on a Saturday afternoon for these kids. It’s necessary exercise, a way to stay off the streets, and, for some, a whole new way to focus their lives and aspire to something greater. Click here to see the inspiring story.

17 Feb 10

Snow Extension!!!

by bharman

Because of time lost to snow cancellations and because of the general misery thus caused, we are EXTENDING THE DUE DATE FOR CATALOGUE APPLICATIONS to March 1st. Read all »

07 Feb 10

Lambi Fund of Haiti Reaches Out

by bharman

As the camera crews begin departing and stories from Haiti are no longer front page news, please don’t forget that the crisis goes on. Support for those in need will remain strong for years to come, and one Catalogue nonprofit knows this only too well. Check out the Lambi Fund of Haiti, and the “view video” link that tells the story — both of what was, and what is to come.

02 Feb 10

Operation Understanding in the Post

by bharman

Check out Tuesday’s Washington Post to learn “How Teens Talk About Race” in an article featuring Catalogue nonprofit Operation Understanding, DC.

17 Jan 10

Help Haiti

by bharman

A number of Catalogue donors have asked us for suggestions about Giving during the crisis in Haiti. Three organizations with which we are familiar and in which we have confidence are: Read all »

15 Jan 10

WUSA 9’s JC Hayward is a Catalogue fan!

by bharman

Check out her interview with Catalogue President and Editor Barbara Harman at http://bit.ly/5A9PjY

23 Nov 09

Enterprise Award Winners: 2009

by bharman

Congratulations to the Catalogue’s six Enterprise Award winners, who accepted their awards at the November 16th launch of the 2009-10 Catalogue for Philanthropy. Read all »