Announcing the
2011 Exponent Awards
Celebrating three nonprofit leaders whose inspiring vision and bold action build community and transform lives.
Announcing the
Meyer Announces
New Program Guidelines
Beginning in 2012, Meyer's grantmaking will focus on four priority program areas: Education, Healthy Communities, Economic Security, and A Strong Nonprofit Sector.
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Celebrating the
2010 Exponent Award Recipients
Congratulations to five nonprofit leaders who dare to dream... dare to care... and dare to lead.
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Next LOI Deadline
June 7, 2012
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The new facility of the nonprofit World Arts Focus is painted in vibrant hues that reflect the energy bubbling inside. The sign cheers "Joe's Movement Emporium!" in a tone that entices passers-by to come in—for a leap of joy or two.
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National Research
Daring to Lead 2011
For more than a decade, Meyer and CompassPoint have worked in partnership to learn more about the tenure, career paths, and professional development challenges of nonprofit executive directors--and to spark national conversation about the importance of supporting and sustaining leaders.
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June 7, 2012
Spotlight
Meyer Featured in Report on Juvenile Justice Reform in DC
A new report, Notorious to Notable, features the Meyer Foundation along with other local and national funders. The report documents philanthropy's pivotal role in shutting down Oak Hill, the District of Columbia's notorious juvenile detention facility, and reforming DC's juvenile justice system. Read the report...
Newsroom Highlights
Meyer Announces 2011 Exponent Awards
Today, the Meyer Foundation announced the recipients of its 2011 Exponent Awards, which recognize outstanding nonprofit executive directors. The 2011 Exponent Award recipients are Manny Hidalgo, Executive Director of the Latino Economic Development Corporation (LEDC); Lecester Johnson, Executive Director of Academy of Hope; and Amy Nakamoto, Executive Director, DC SCORES.
Julie Rogers Featured on Urban Institute Panel
On Tuesday, the Urban Institute hosted a panel discussion on the recession, its aftermath, and the continued strain on nonprofit organizations. Panelists for the event—Nonprofit Outlook: Where's the Light at the End of the Tunnel—included Meyer President and CEO Julie Rogers and other nonprofit and White House Leaders. The topics ranged from how nonprofit organizations and the people they serve are faring to how foundations and nonprofits are working to impact public policy.
Carmen James Lane Elected Chair of Youth Transition Funders Group
Carmen James Lane, Meyer senior program officer, has been elected to a one-year term as chair of the steering committee of Youth Transition Funders Group (YTFG), a leading national network of approximately 175 grantmakers whose mission is to help all youth make a successful transition to adulthood by age 25.
Meyer and CompassPoint Release Three Briefs to Supplement Daring to Lead 2011
Today Meyer and
CompassPoint released The Board Paradox, completing a
series of three briefs based on a national study of more than 3,000
nonprofit executive directors. The briefs report survey results and
findings not included in the Daring to Lead 2011 main report, which was
released in late June.
