Nonprofit Sector and Leadership Development
We are commited to strengthening our region's nonprofit organizations working to make the Washington metropolitan area a place of opportunity for all. Through targeted grants, general support grants, and other capacity-building and leadership development assistance, we help strengthen the our region's nonprofit organizations and their leaders. From shining a light on effective organizations and committed individuals to incubating new organizations and supporting philanthropy-related research, The Community Foundation is working to promote the value and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector.
Explore this section to learn more about the innovative work that we and our regional affiliate foundations are doing.
Alexandria Community Trust Capacity-Building Grants
Our affiliate foundation, the Alexandria Community Trust, offers competitive grants to strengthen nonprofit leadership and organizational growth. >MORE
Linowes Leadership Awards
Through our annual Linowes Leadership Awards, we recognize unsung individuals of creativity, vision, and leadership in the greater Washington metropolitan area who are improving the quality of life in our region and inspiring others through their service. >MORE
Nonprofit Montgomery!
Housed at our affiliate foundation, The Montgomery Community Foundation, this initiative seeks to build awareness about Montgomery County's nonprofit sector. >MORE
Nonprofit Village
Spearheaded by our regional affiliate, The Montgomery County Community Foundation, this project is creating a shared workspace where nonprofits can conduct their business in an efficient, economical way. >MORE
Partnership for Equity
This Community Foundation collaborative blends the former Washington Area Partnership for Immmigrants and the Common Ground Fund to support nonprofits working with immigrant communities and communities of color. >MORE
Partnership for Prince George’s County
Newly launched by our regional affiliate, The Prince George's Community Foundation, this initiative brings together nonprofit, business, government and community leaders to work toward healthy growth in this burgeoning county. >MORE
The Spirit of Giving Guide
For the last four years, The Community Foundation has published the Spirit of Giving, an annual guide that raises awareness about key issues facing our community, the role of smaller nonprofit organizations in addressing these challenges, and ways to support their work in this region. The guide is designed to provide donors and others who are committed to philanthropy with a tool for giving that offers information as well as inspiration. Visit our sites "Library" section to view and download the 4 guides we've published to date. >MORE
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