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 »
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 »
Read here a great profile of a donor who did “everything from hanging sheetrock to helping parents find a safe place for their kids” at Beacon House.
The folks at Mentoring Today help create genuine new beginnings for young people at the New Beginnings Youth Center. Read and hear about it here.
Follow the story of Jose Otero as he navigates the complex world of financial aid on the way to the college of his dreams — all with the help of Theresa Atta and Nina Marks of Collegiate Directions. Read the story here.
President Nina Marks calls for a “common financial aid offer” form, similar to the “common app” that now simplifies the application process for high school seniors. The idea is to simplify the bewilderingly complex business of interpreting financial aid offers from colleges and universities — especially for families whose children are “first in their generation” to go to college. Read Nina’s excellent op-ed here.
Falls Church McLean Children’s Center will be featured on WUSA Channel 9’s Friday’s Heroes segment, hosted by Derek McGinty, Friday April 9th, between 5:30-6:00. ?Tune in to see their kids and teachers in action!
Check out the Catalogue’s Gift Cards and give something special to the Mom Who Has Everything. A gift card lets Mom pick out her own favorite nonprofit, so you don’t have to guess on her behalf. And no worries about outfits that don’t fit or flowers that fade (Mom doesn’t). If you’re in a hurry, let us know and we’ll send Mom a message saying that her gift card from you is on the way.
Congratulations to two Catalogue nonprofits who are winners of the 25th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards. ?They are CityDance Ensemble for “Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education” and The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts for “Innovation in the Arts.” This is an awesome honor and we at the Catalogue salute you!
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!
