empowering philanthropy: programs and initiatives

Philanthropy DMV is committed to creating environments where our members and partners are well supported in advocacy and funding strategy to advance a thriving, prosperous region. Through our programs and events we promote meaningful professional development and networking, bringing together professionals who leverage their resources and expertise to make a lasting impact in the region. Our members share best practices, explore new strategies in philanthropic engagement, and collaborate on initiatives that enhance their organization’s impact on local communities.

Working Groups | Where ideas and collaboration drive policy, practice and community impact

  • Healthy Communities – improving health at the intersection of social, economic and racial equity.
    • Deeply Rooted Regional History Project: Lessons for Equity in the Metropolitan Washington Region
    • Investing in the U.S. Health Workforce
    • Supporting Trans Health
  • Housing Justice – mobilizing philanthropic resources and solutions to advance housing justice 
    • Resources for Housing Production and Preservation: HAND Housing Indicator Tool 4.0, with Urban Institute
  • Children, Youth, Families and Education – learning, action, support, and accountability for funders of children, youth and family issues
    • Closing the College Career Success Gap
  • Civic Action – advancing philanthropic support for community organizing and advocacy
    • Investing to Build Community Power and Civic Participation

Affinity Groups | Networking and learning based on common identities and communities of practice

  • Communications Professionals – professionals responsible for brand marketing, communications, and social media in funding organizations
  • Corporate Leaders – staff and leadership of corporate foundations and corporate social responsibility programs
  • People of the Global Majority – People identifying as Black, Indigenous and other People of Color in philanthropy
  • Queer – People who identify as LGBTQIA+ in philanthropy

Thought Leadership | Curated convenings for knowledge exchange with national experts and peers

  • Lantern Lectures – professional skill-building sessions for diverse philanthropy models
  • Conversations x Coffee/Cocktails – convenings to tackle challenges and discover shared opportunities
  • Programs and Practice Calls – Virtual technical assistance calls to deepen and expand racial equity in philanthropic practices. Co-hosted with Equal Measure
  • Peer Partnerships – co-presented events and initiatives providing access to resources and expertise of PDMV partners

Learning and Action Topics

  • Building community power and civic participation
  • The business case for CSR: Tracking, Outcomes, Storytelling
  • Closing the College Career Success Gap
  • CSR beyond the $$ – Volunteerism, Capacity-Building, and Other Ways to Drive Social Impact
  • Deeply Rooted Regional History Project: Lessons for Equity in the Metropolitan Washington Region
  • Equity in Communications
  • Innovation in Philanthropy using AI
  • Internal-External corporate DEI alignment
  • Investing in Non-Profit Leadership
  • Race-Conscious Initiatives Amid DEI Rollbacks
  • Racial Equity and Justice – Programs and Practice
  • Fostering Mutual Accountability with Nonprofits
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