Meyer In The News
- Thursday, November 29, 2012
Julie Rogers Named Washington Business Journal Power 100
Meyer President and CEO Julie Rogers was named on of Washington Business Journal's Power 100. Read more - Wednesday, September 5, 2012
BoardSource Appoints Rick Moyers to Board of Directors
BoardSource, the "go-to resource" for funders, partners, and nonprofit leaders interested in exceptional governance practices, appointed a slate of new directors, including Meyer Vice President for Programs and Communications Rick Moyers. Rick, who has led the Foundation’s capacity-building work since 2003, held senior management positions at BoardSource from 1992 to 1999. Read more - Wednesday, June 20, 2012
PR Newswire More Foundations Sign on to NCRP Philanthropy's Promise
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- At one year anniversary, Philanthropy's Promise continues to gain momentum with 61 new foundations signing on to prioritize marginalized communities Read more - Friday, June 1, 2012
Washington Business Journal mentions Senior Program Officer Danielle Reyes' board appointment
Taproot Foundation, which leads the pro bono movement nationally and in the Washington metropolitan region, appointed Danielle M. Reyes to its Board of Directors. Read more - Sunday, May 27, 2012
Chronicle of Philanthropy Small Charities Learn How to Raise Big Money
The Chronicle covers Meyer grantee Safe Shores' experience implementing the Benevon fundraising model. Meyer has made $10,000 grants to help Safe Shores and seven other nonprofits pay for a year's worth of Benevon advice and services. Read more - Sunday, May 20, 2012
Capital Business covers Bread for the City George Jones' recent sabbatical
A three month sabbatical recharges Executive Director George Jones. Two-thirds of executive directors plan to leave their jobs in the next few years, according to a national report released last year by the Meyer Foundation and CompassPoint. Read more - Friday, April 6, 2012
Washington Business Journal snaps photos at the 2012 Exponent Awards reception
On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 the Meyer Foundation honored the 2011 Exponent Award recipients at a reception at the White-Meyer House. The Meyer Foundation's Exponent Award, created in 2006, recognizes strong and effective nonprofit leaders with a track record of accomplishment who have the potential for future growth and development. Read more - Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Meyer Featured in Foundation Center's "Funder's Forum"
The Foundation Center asked Meyer President and CEO Julie L. Rogers how Daring to Lead 2011 is central to Meyer's strategy as a mid-sized foundation with a regional focus, and what other grantmakers can learn from the study. Read more - Sunday, June 26, 2011
Chronicle of PhilanthropyTwo-Thirds of Nonprofit CEO's Plan to Leave in Five Years, Study Finds
Despite years of warnings, nonprofit groups are unprepared to handle the wave of executive turnover about to hit them hard, according to a new survey of charity leaders. And with many organizations already shaken up by the recession, the stakes of a botched leadership changeover are high. Read more - Monday, May 16, 2011
Capital Business Learning by Giving: Georgetown Students in Philanthropy Driver's Seat
On Tuesday, April 26, Georgetown University's Philanthropy and Social Change Course held its second Grant-Giving Ceremony, which was attended by Julie Rogers, Meyer's President and CEO, and Doris Buffet. Students awarded grants to four nonprofit organizations. Read more - Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Association & Nonprofit Bisnow $100,000 Leaders
The Meyer Foundation honored five visionary leaders who received the Exponent Award, a $100,000 prize to be used for leadership development. Bisnow asked the winners about their management styles and and their proudest accomplishments. Read more - Monday, April 4, 2011
Greater Washington Research at Brookings Releases Report on Disconnected Youth
Late last month, Martha Ross of the Brookings Institution’s Greater Washington Research Program presented a new report, “Strengthening Educational and Career Pathways for DC Youth,” which was produced with support from local foundations, including Meyer. Read more - Monday, January 17, 2011
DC Voting Rights Mentioned in a New York Times Editorial
The long suffering, and underrepresented, taxpayers of the District of Columbia are properly worried about their shrinking role in the new Republican-controlled House. Read more - Monday, January 3, 2011
Meyer Board Member Ginger Lew Blogs about the White House Initiative on AAPIs
This coming week the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) will host the inaugural White House Initiative Summit on Entrepreneurship & Small Business Growth. The Summit will take place on the campus of Microsoft, in the heart of Silicon Valley, and provide a forum for Small Business owners and entrepreneurs to engage with policy makers on how to start or expand their small businesses. Read more - Monday, January 3, 2011
Meyer Congratulates Board Member Jim Sandman on Being Named President of the Legal Services Corporation
James J. Sandman, who has served as D.C. Public Schools general counsel since 2007, will lead the independent federal nonprofit corporation responsible for providing civil legal aid to the nation's poor. Read more - Monday, January 3, 2011
Benevon Announces April Training in Baltimore, Maryland
Learn more about workshop details, including the full curriculum and eligibility requirements. Read more - Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Meyer Board Members Head DC Mayoral Transition Committees
Meyer board members Maria Gomez, president of Mary's Center, and Barbara Lang, president and CEO of the DC Chamber of Commerce, are each co-chairing committees of DC Mayor-elect Vince Gray's transition team. Ms. Gomez is co-chairing the health and human services committee and Ms. Lang is co-chairing the economic development committee. Read more - Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Washington Post: Charity leaders win $100,000 grants
The recession has not been kind to nonprofit organizations. Even as demand for their services has increased, many charities have struggled to keep individual and institutional contributions flowing... Read more - Monday, August 16, 2010
Julie Rogers Interview, Washington Post's Capital Business
Julie Rogers talks about her work at the Meyer Foundation and the origins for her spirit of giving in this interview for the Washington Post's Capital Business. Read more - Friday, June 11, 2010
Exponent Awardee Featured in UDC Law School Newsletter
Jonathan Smith, a 2009 Exponent Award winner, was featured in the online newsletter of the University of the District of Columbia Law School, from which he graduated in 1984. Read more - Friday, May 21, 2010
Meyer Board Chair Interviewed in New York Times
Barbara J. Krumsiek, chair of Meyer's board of directors, was the subject of a Q&A piece as part of The New York Times' "Corner Office" feature. Ms. Krumsiek, who is chief executive and chairwoman of investment firm Calvert Group Ltd., spoke about learning to be an effective CEO and about what she looks for in young hires. Read more - Thursday, May 20, 2010
Meyer Grantee's Work Featured in Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington's Future Executive Director Fellowship, of which Meyer is a major funder, was the subject of an article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The article discusses how the fellowship grew out of Meyer's 2008 report "Ready to Lead?" and quotes Meyer program director Rick Moyers talking about the importance of developing young nonprofit leaders. Read more - Monday, April 26, 2010
With Meyer's Help, Georgetown Class Makes Grants of Their Own
An article on Georgetown University's website featured the work of students in a class called "Philanthropy and Social Change." Using grants from the Meyer Foundation and two other foundations, the students learned about the grantmaking process and awarded their own grants to local nonprofits. The students awarded grants to two Meyer grantees, the Center for Inspired Teaching and Young Playwrights' Theater. Read more - Thursday, March 25, 2010
Meyer Program Director Quoted in Chronicle of Philanthropy
Meyer Foundation program director Rick Moyers was interviewed for a Chronicle of Philanthropy article about how foundations are changing their giving patterns during the economic downturn. The article discusses how Meyer has responded to increased need by local nonprofits. Read more - Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Meyer Program Director Answers Questions About Foundation Giving
Rick Moyers, Meyer's director of programs, participated in a virtual panel discussion on how foundations have adjusted their grantmaking during the economic downturn. Moyers fielded questions from nonprofit leaders across the country. Read more - Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Audio Available From Panel Discussion on Haiti
Representatives from several groups helping with earthquake relief in Haiti spoke on a panel sponsored by the Black Philanthropic Alliance in partnership with The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Black Benefactors, Hispanics in Philanthropy, the Moriah Fund, and the Meyer Foundation on February 18 at Meyer's office. Read more - Monday, March 8, 2010
Meyer Board Chair Appointment Published in Washington Post
The Meyer Foundation's appointment of Barbara J. Krumsiek to serve as board chair was listed in the Washington Post's business section. The news item also included the Foundation's other recent board changes. Read more - Monday, March 8, 2010
Meyer Board Chair Appointment Published in Washington Post
The Meyer Foundation's appointment of Barbara J. Krumsiek to serve as board chair was listed in the Washington Post's business section. The news item also included the Foundation's other recent board changes. Read more - Thursday, March 4, 2010
Blue Avocado Quotes Meyer Report on Nonprofit Leadership
Blue Avocado, a national online magazine for nonprofits, quoted from "Daring to Lead," a 2006 report written by Meyer Foundation program director Rick Moyers and staff from CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, in an article about building strong working relationships between nonprofit executives and board members. Read more - Monday, February 1, 2010
Meyer Report Featured in Nonprofit Agenda Newsletter
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement's Nonprofit Agenda January/February newsletter featured the 2009 Meyer-funded report, "Washington-Area Nonprofit Operating Reserves," and published a Q&A about the report with Meyer program director Rick Moyers. Read more - Friday, November 20, 2009
Julie Rogers Speaks to Metro Connection
Julie Rogers spoke to WAMU's Metro Connection about nonprofits and the economy in a story that also featured 2009 Exponent Award recipients Lindsey Buss, president and CEO of Martha's Table, and Jonathan Smith, executive director of the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia. Read more - Thursday, November 19, 2009
Meyer Foundation Mentioned on Global Philanthropy Blog
The Global Philanthropy Blog featured a story on nonprofit executive burnout and the Meyer Foundation's Rewarding Leadership initiative and Exponent Awards. Read more - Thursday, November 19, 2009
Julie Rogers Mentioned in Washington Times
Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers was selected by Greater D.C. Cares for its 2009 Class of Change, honoring leadership and passon in public service, The Washington Times reports. Read more - Friday, October 9, 2009
Julie Rogers Named Among Washingtonian's 100 Powerful Women
Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers was named among Washingtonian magazine's 100 most powerful women, in the area of advocacy and nonprofits. Read more - Friday, October 9, 2009
Julie Rogers Named Among Washingtonian's 100 Powerful Women
Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers was named among Washingtonian magazine's 100 most powerful women, in the area of advocacy and nonprofits. Read more - Monday, October 5, 2009
Washington Post Features 2009 Exponent Awards
The Washington Post spoke with Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers about the five visionary nonprofit directors who received the foundation's 2009 Exponent Awards. Read more - Monday, October 5, 2009
Exponent Coverage Includes Mention in Philanthropy Journal
The Oct. 5 issue of the Philanthropy Journal included a mention of the Meyer Foundation's 2009 Exponent Awards recipients. Read more - Monday, October 5, 2009
D.C. Nonprofit Business Examiner Leads with Exponent Awards Story
The Oct. 5 issue of the D.C. Nonprofit Business Examiner led with the announcement of the 2009 Exponent Awards recipients. Read more - Monday, October 5, 2009
Washington Grantmakers Daily Blogs About Exponent Awards
The Oct. 5 issue of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers' blog, Washington Grantmakers Daily, included a link to the Post article about the 2009 recipients of the Meyer Foundation's Exponent Awards. Read more - Monday, October 5, 2009
Washington Business Journal Mentions 2009 Exponent Awards
A Washington Business Journal article mentioned the Meyer Foundation's 2009 Exponent Awards and the five nonprofit directors who received the honor. Read more - Monday, September 21, 2009
Meyer Report Referenced in Stanford Social Innovation Review
The Meyer Foundation's "Daring to Lead" report was referenced in a Standford Social Innovation Review report entitled, "The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle." Read more - Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Chronicle of Philanthropy Article on New Meyer/MAG Report on Nonprofit Outsourcing
Small and mid-sized charities might benefit from outsourcing administrative operations, such as finance and human resources, but not because it will result in immediate cost savings, according to a report published by the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, in Washington. Read more - Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Meyer Foundation Hosts White House Fellows for Community Service Discussion
Meyer Foundation President and CEO Julie Rogers addressed the 2009-2010 White House Fellows and representatives from Meyer grantees Higher Achievement Program and Food and Friends; the CityBridge Foundation; and DC Preparatory Academy Public Charter School during a community service lunchoen Wednesday, September 8, 2009 at the Meyer Foundation office in Washington, D.C. Read more - Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Meyer's Director of Programs Receives Capacity Building Award
Meyer Foundation Director of Programs Rick Moyers has received the Grantmaker in Capacity Building Award from the Alliance for Nonprofit Management. Moyers, together with Mary Ann Holohean, founder of the Foundation's Nonprofit Sector Fund, was honored at the Alliance Annual Conference in July. Read more - Thursday, June 18, 2009
Julie Rogers Featured in Philanthropy News Digest
Meyer Foundation President and CEO Julie Rogers is featured in Philanthropy News Digest's Five Question column. Read more - Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Ready to Lead Report Mentioned in Slate Magazine
The Meyer Foundation's Ready to Lead report was mentioned in Patty and Sandy Stonesifer's My Goodness column in Slate Magazine. Read more - Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Meyer Receives Press Coverage for Exponent Award Event
Meyer's Exponent Awards event took place on Monday, April 27th, honoring five nonprofit leaders who give it all. A number of media outlets covered the event. Read more - Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Meyer's Director of Programs Quoted in Chronicle of Philanthropy
Meyer's Director of Programs Rick Moyers quoted in a Chronicle of Philanthropy story on the annual conference of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. Read more - Monday, April 20, 2009
The Observer Announced Kerrie Wilson as a New Meyer Board Member
The Observer mentioned Kerrie Wilson, executive director of Reston Interfaith, as the Meyer Foundation's newest board member. Read more - Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Meyer Foundation Mentioned in Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Meyer Foundation's Director of Program's Rick Moyers is quoted in a Chronicle of Philanthropy story on the struggle of charities and foundations to restructure during a down economy. Read more - Monday, April 6, 2009
Mary's Center Executive Director Featured in Washington Business Journal
Maria Gomez, a Meyer Foundation board member and executive director of Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care, is featured in the Washington Business Journal as one of the top minority business leaders in the Washington, DC region. Read more - Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Foundation Center Releases New Study Funded by the Meyer Foundation
The Foundation Center has released a new report, funded by the Meyer Foundation, examining how much foundation money in the region stays local. Read more - Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meyer Mentioned as Part of Collaborative that Awarded Grants for Early Care
The Meyer Foundation is mentioned in an MSN Money story as being a part of a collaborative with the Women's Foundation in awarding $300,000 to six nonprofits for early care. Read more - Thursday, January 8, 2009
Julie Rogers Featured in Association Bisnow
The Meyer Foundation's Julie Rogers is featured in Association Bisnow's happenings section. Read more - Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Meyer Program Officer Danielle Reyes Offers her Thoughts on an Under-Used Strategy
Meyer's Danielle Reyes writes about the need for nonprofit legal services and the new Justice for All report on the Washington Grantmakers Daily Blog. Read more - Thursday, December 18, 2008
Women Bisnow Features Exponent Award Winner Anne Corbett
Meyer's Exponent winner Anne Corbett, executive director of the Cultural Development Corporation, is featured in Women Bisnow. The story mentions the Meyer Foundation, Atlas Performing Arts Center, Gala Hispanic Theatre, and Woolly Mammoth Theatre. Read more - Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Meyer Foundation Mentioned in Post Story on Whitman-Walker Clinic
The Whitman-Walker Clinic is closing its 14th and 'S' Street location. The Meyer Foundation is mentioned in a Washington Post story about the closure. Read more - Monday, December 1, 2008
Washington Woman Magazine Features the Meyer Foundation
Washington Woman magazine features the Meyer Foundation in their December issue for supporting local nonprofits. Meyer's Julie Rogers, Rick Moyers, and Katherine Freshley are quoted in the article. Additionally, Dance Place, InterFaith Works, Alexandria Seaport Foundation, CASA de Maryland, and the Latin American Youth Center are highlighted. Read more - Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Meyer Grantees Featured in Washingtonian's Annual Giving Issue
The December issue of Washingtonian magazine features a charitable giving section. More than 50 Meyer grantees are featured in a list of the best local charities.
In addition to the list, the Meyer Foundation's Julie Rogers is quoted in a story about the next generation of givers. Meyer's website is also mentioned as "a good place to start" to look for organizations to donate or volunteer.
Read more - Saturday, November 22, 2008
Washington Post Publishes Editorial by Julie Rogers on the Importance of Giving
The Washington Post recently published its annual section on charitable giving. Included in this year's section were opinion pieces written by local thought leaders. Julie Rogers was one of the selected thought leaders with her editorial A Critical Year for Community-Based Organizations. Read more - Friday, November 14, 2008
Meyer Exponent Award Winner Featured on University of Maryland Website
2008 Meyer Exponent Award winner Anne Corbett is featured on the University of Maryland's news and events page. Ms. Corbett is the executive director of the Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia. Read more - Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Training to Lead Nonprofits
The Meyer Foundation is mentioned in a New York Times article about a surge of interest by Gen Y-ers in nonprofit management. Read more - Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Washingtonian Names Exponent Award Winner in Monthly Guest List
Mary Brown, executive director of Life Pieces to Masterpieces and one of Meyer's 2008 Exponent Awardees was named in Washingtonian magazine's Guest List column. Each month, the magazine's editors list the eight people they'd most like to have over for drinks, dinner, and conversation. Read more - Monday, November 3, 2008
DCPCA Awards Meyer's Kathy Freshley its 2008 Champion of Change Award
The DC Primary Care Association named Meyer Foundation Program Officer Kathy Freshley as its 2008 Champion of Change. Read more - Monday, October 6, 2008
Washington Post Features Meyer Foundation Exponent Award Recipients
The 2008 Meyer Foundation Exponent Award winners were featured in The Washington Post. Read more - Sunday, August 3, 2008
Meyer Foundation and WRAG Mentioned in Post Story that Details DCPS Funding Plan
The Washington Post details Chancellor Michelle Rhee's funding plan for DC's public school system. The Meyer Foundation is mentioned as being a member of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers (WRAG). Read more - Thursday, July 31, 2008
Meyer Foundation Mentioned in Business Week for Daring to Lead Report
Business Week mentions the Meyer Foundation and references its Daring to Lead report in an article on the American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy which aims to help nonprofits fill their talent gap. Read more - Monday, July 14, 2008
Market Watch Mentions Meyer and Grantee for New Program
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington has announced the members of its inaugural class of emerging leaders for its new Future Executive Directors Fellowship. The Meyer Foundation is mentioned as a supporter of the program. Read more - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Meyer Foundation Mentioned in Earth Times for Grant Awarded to Nonprofit Group
The Meyer Foundation is mentioned in the Earth Times for its grant to the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC. Read more - Friday, June 27, 2008
Meyer Mentioned in Post for Grant to Aid Public Education Restructuring
The Washington Post mentions the Meyer Foundation for grant to help fund five District nonprofit organizations dedicated to the city's public education restructuring. Read more - Monday, June 23, 2008
Julie Rogers Quoted in Post Story on Rise in Philanthropic Giving
Meyer Executive Director Julie Rogers is quoted by Phil Rucker in a Washington Post story on the increase in philanthropic giving in 2007. Read more - Monday, May 12, 2008
Meyer Foundation and Grantees Mentioned in Post Editorial on 9/11 Survivors' Fund
The Meyer Foundation, along with the Community Foundation for the National Capitol Region and Northern Virginia Family Services is mentioned in a Washington Post editorial on the closure of the 9/11 survivors' fund. Read more - Monday, April 21, 2008
Julie Rogers Quoted in Washington Business Journal Regarding Council on Foundations' Summit
Julie Rogers is quoted in the April 18th issue of Washington Business Journal. The article explores how local charities may profit from the upcoming Council on Foundations summit. Read more - Thursday, April 3, 2008
Meyer's Rick Moyers Featured in Chronicle of Philanthropy Article on Executive Firings
The Meyer Foundation's Nonprofit Sector Fund Director, Rick Moyers, is quoted in an article on executive firings in the April 3rd issue of The Chronicle of Philanthropy.Read more
- Thursday, March 20, 2008
Meyer VP Albert Ruesga Participates in Hudson Institute's Panel Discussion, "Metrics Mania"
Meyer Foundation Vice President Albert Ruesga will participate in the Hudson Institute's Bradley Center panel discussion, "Metrics Mania," to answer the question, "why is it that philanthropy has learned so much about metrics and yet has so little by way of measurable success to show for it?" Read more - Monday, March 3, 2008
Crunch Predicted in Nonprofit Sector
The nonprofit sector is facing what experts call an unprecedented crisis in leadership, with organizations in the Washington region and across the country struggling to recruit and retain talented staff. Read more - Monday, March 3, 2008
Potential Charity Leaders See Top Job as Unappealing, New Survey Reveals
The charity world is expected to require tens of thousands of new leaders within the next decade, as the baby-boomer generation of senior managers begins to retire. (subscription required) Read more - Sunday, January 6, 2008
New York Times Article on Philanthropy Mentions Meyer, Daring to Lead
A New York Times article on the nonprofit sector's need for general operating funds mentioned the Meyer Foundation's 2006 Daring to Lead report. The feature reviewed the long-term effects of program-related or restricted funds on nonprofit work. Read more - Thursday, January 3, 2008
Associated Press Interviews Meyer VP, Rebecca Wagner for Feature on Need
Albert Ruesga, Meyer Foundation vice president of programs and communications, and Rebecca Wagner, executive director of the Community Ministry of Montgomery County, a Meyer grantee, spoke with the Associated Press on the increasing need for charitable giving during the holidays and throughout the year. Read more - Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Post Feature on HIV-AIDS Prevention Mentions Meyer Grantees
The DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice and the DC Children and Youth Investment Corporation were featured in a Washington Post article on HIV-AIDS education and prevention in District public schools. Read more - Monday, December 10, 2007
Meyer Foundation VP of Programs and Communications Visits The Grantmaking School
Meyer Foundation Vice President for Programs and Communications Albert Ruesga served as consultant and faculty member for two pilot courses on Advanced Portfolio Management, developed by The Grantmaking School at Grand Valley State University in New York. The Grantmaking School offers the first university-based program for teaching the techniques and ethics of advanced grantmaking specifically to foundation grantmaking professionals. Read more - Monday, December 10, 2007
Greater Washington Board of Trade Honors Julie Rogers with 2007 Golden Links Award
Meyer Foundation Julie Rogers accepted the Greater Washington Board of Trade's 2007 Golden Links Award Thursday, December 6, 2007. The Golden Links Awards have been presented annually since 1978 to individuals and organizations that strengthen the Greater Washington community and make the region an even greater place to live and work. Read more - Thursday, November 29, 2007
WTOP's Bob Madigan Reviews Meyer Foundation Exponent Award Ceremony
WTOP 103.5 FM's "Man About Town," Bob Madigan, reviewed the Meyer Foundation's 2007 Exponent Awards event. The feature included remarks by the 2007 Exponent Award recipients and clips from a surprise musical number written by Nick Olcott and performed by actors Donna Migliaccio, Kiettra Colombel, and Will Gartshore. Read more - Thursday, November 29, 2007
Meyer Board Member Barbara Lang Mentioned in Post and Business Journal
The Washington Post and Washington Business Journal announced Barbara Lang's appointment to the Meyer Foundation Board. Ms. Lang is president and chief executive officer of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce. Read more - Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Meyer Foundation Honored for Grantmaking, Julie Rogers Addresses Forum
The Meyer Foundation received the Outstanding Partner award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals as part of National Capital Philanthropy Day, celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 1. Read more - Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Montgomery County Gazette Article Features Class Acts Arts, Inc., and Step Afrika!
The Montgomery County Gazette mentioned Meyer grantees Class Acts Arts, Inc., and Step Afrika! in an article on the CHI Center's 60th year of providing arts programs to disabled clients. Read more - Friday, November 2, 2007
Meyer Featured in WAMU 88.5 FM Series on the 2007 Exponent Awards
WAMU 88.5 FM profiled 2007 Exponent Award recipient Rebecca Wagner and the Community Ministry of Montgomery County Friday, Nov. 2, during National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." Read more - Friday, August 31, 2007
Bisnow on Business Names Julie Rogers a Nonprofit Trailblazer
Bisnow on Business profiles Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers and the foundation's work on strengthening and supporting nonprofit leaders. The writer states that Rogers is "on the hunt for leaders with moxie." Read more - Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Julie Rogers Joins Panel Discussion: "Grantmaking: The Lonely Profession?"
Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, July 19, at the Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal in Washington, DC. The discussion, entitled "Grantmaking: The Lonely Profession?", explored the connection between grantmaking professionals and the communities they serve. Rogers discussed how collaboration plays a significant role in keeping foundation staff engaged. Read more - Monday, July 30, 2007
Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal, The Hudson Institute
Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers participated in a panel discussion on Thursday, July 19, at the Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal in Washington, DC. The discussion, entitled "Grantmaking: The Lonely Profession?", explored the connection between grantmaking professionals and the communities they serve. Rogers discussed how collaboration plays a significant role in keeping foundation staff engaged. Read more - Sunday, April 1, 2007
Meyer and Grantee Featured in Chronicle of Philanthropy Article on Consultants
The Chronicle of Philanthropy quoted Richard Moyers, director of the Meyer Foundation's Nonprofit Sector Fund, and Life Pieces to Masterpieces Executive Director Mary Brown in an article about nonprofit consultants. Read more - Sunday, February 11, 2007
Meyer Board Vice Chair Barbara Krumsiek Beats Post Economic Challenge
Panel's successful forecast in The Washington Post's 2006 Local Economic Challenge places 26 experts, including Meyer Board Vice Chair Barbara Krumsiek, ahead of the pack. But can they manage a repeat performance for 2007? Read more - Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Julie Rogers Named Woman "Who Means Business"
Washington, DC - Julie L. Rogers, President of the Meyer Foundation, has been selected by Washington Business Journal as one of the 2006 Women Who Mean Business. Rogers is one of 25 women chosen from hundreds of nominations for the honor. Read more - Monday, November 13, 2006
The Washington Examiner's Frank Sietzen on Nonprofit Leadership and the 2006 Exponent Awards
The Washington Examiner's Frank Sietzen spoke with Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers about nonprofit executive burnout and the Foundation's 2006 Exponent Awards. To read the full article, see More Info. Read more - Monday, November 13, 2006
WTOP's "Man About Town" Attends the 2006 Exponent Awards
WTOP 103.5 FM's Man About Town Bob Madigan joined the Meyer Foundation, our 2006 Exponent Award recipients and other invited guests for an evening to remember, November 13, 2006, at Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington, D.C. Read more - Friday, November 10, 2006
WAMU Features 2006 Exponent Award Winners
WAMU 88.5 FM's Metro Connection launched a week-long profile series Friday, November 10, that features conversations with the Meyer Foundation's 2006 Exponent Award recipients. Read more - Thursday, November 9, 2006
Julie Rogers Speaks On the Future of Philanthropy
As part of the Foundation Center's 50th anniversary celebration November 9, 2006, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York, the center convened "A Symposium on the Future of Philanthropy: A Conversation with Five Leaders in the Field." Meyer Foundation President Julie Rogers joined fellow emeritus trustees of the Foundation Center for the conversation. Read more - Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Julie Rogers Addresses Executive Burnout in 'Philanthropy News Digest,' November 8, 2006
"Even under the best circumstances, serving as the executive director of a nonprofit organization is a challenge. Executive directors are expected to have programmatic expertise, fundraising skills, and financial acumen. While advocating tirelessly for a cause, idea, or community, they must also manage an organization's internal operations, support and work in partnership with the board of directors, and represent the organization to the public. ..." Read more - Friday, May 12, 2006
Julie L. Rogers Op-Ed on Executive Burnout
"Greater Washington faces a potential crisis with enormous implications for our region. Many of the most talented leaders in the nonprofit sector are leaving their jobs, and there is no existing pipeline to replace them. ..." Read more - Thursday, March 9, 2006
Julie L. Rogers Op-Ed on Executive Burnout, March 9, 2006
"Like well-meaning rich aunts, foundations are full of advice for nonprofit organizations and their leaders. From positions of relative financial security and isolated from the risks and challenges confronting most nonprofit executive directors, foundation leaders and program officers issue a constant stream of admonitions: Focus on finding dependable sources of income..." Read more
