We're sitting down w/ Anthony A. Williams, former Mayor of Washington DC & current CEO at Federal City Council for a virtual conversation on the role gov't and NPOs can play on issues related to the economy, social welfare, racial justice, & more. Register now! orrgroup.com/2020/07/webina…

40+ leading fundraising strategists, 15 laser-focused #BRIDGETalks, 15 information-packed educational sessions, 10 BRIDGE Affinity chat rooms, 3 CFRE and 3 CAE points, 2 insightful, complimentary books, 1 full year of access.. can you afford not to attend? bridgeconf.org

I just put on lipstick and perfume (?!) in preparation for my webinar presentaion for the United Way NCA ‘s #nonprofit partners. I’m feeling put together and excited to talk about 2020 #fundraising trends!

Great Leadership Greater Washington virtual member dinner last night! Big thanks to Lidia Soto-Harmon for hosting and facilitating such a meaningful conversation. Especially during this time of physical distance, personal connections are so needed and therapeutic. #LGWmoment

Are you a #nonprofit working to improve the lives of women, children and families in the DC region? If so, apply for a ManyHandsDC #grant (general operating support of up to $100K!). The application will be open Oct 1-Nov 2. manyhandsdc.org/grants/

Do you know how you're voting on Nov 3? There are lots of safe, easy options for early and mail-in voting! Learn more and make a plan. Our future depends on it! howto.vote

Semi-formal (from the neck up) attending Leadership Greater Washington ‘s 2020 Celebration of Leadership. Thanks for the excuse to get dressed up! #celebrateleadership

My new favorite mug! So proud of my friend Tamara Copeland. Thank you for your incredible leadership and inspiring pursuit of #racialequity.

.DC Central Kitchen's Capital Food Fight is going virtual on Nov 18! This Iron Chef-inspired event is officially DC’s "baddest night of doing good." Support DCCK's amazing work while enjoying a celebrity-chef-prepared-meal from the comfort of your home. Learn more: bit.ly/2FvttAQ

#Nonprofit friends, check out the incredible line-up of speakers Orr Group has lined up for our three-part virtual conversation series on attracting "mega" philanthropy. #fundraising

#Nonprofit friends, join @cjorr02 and Cheryl L. Dorsey on 11/9 for a virtual conversation exploring what it takes to attract a flood of new donors and secure transformational "mega gifts" in today's #fundraising environment. Hope to see you there!

SO great to (virtually) connect with some of my Leadership Greater Washington friends last night! Thanks for hosting, Valarie Clark a@d Nancie Suzuki.

What a special evening spent with Leadership Greater Washington friends! Together, we explored and unpacked the theme of POWER using Amanda Gorman’s incredible inauguration poem as a frame. BIG thanks to hanhledc for cohosting with me! #LGWMoment

Happy Leadership Greater Washington Anniversary Kick-Off! Loved seeing so many Washington, D.C. regional leaders celebrating 35 yrs. of success! Thanks for your #leadership Dana, Mary Abbajay, Rachel, Mahan Tavakoli + Katy Moore! So appreciate Doug & Team for keeping us in the #HappyZone 🎉

This is an important first step. Let’s hope the *next steps* are significant and illustrate that this declaration is more than symbolism.

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