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2018-19 Greater Washington Classic Project Roster
ARC OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Falls Church, VA
www.thearcofnova.org
Arc of Northern Virginia promotes the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supports their full inclusion and participation in the community.
Arc of Northern Virginia is seeking a FUNDING STRATEGY project to help them diversify funding sources and expand services.
ARLINGTON ARTS CENTER (AAC)
Arlington, VA
www.arlingtonartscenter.org
AAC is a contemporary visual arts center dedicated to presenting and supporting new work by regional artists to increase awareness, appreciation, and involvement in the visual arts in Arlington County and the region.
Arlington Arts Center is seeking a STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT project to help determine strategic objectives with regard to programming, funding and operations.
BEACON HOUSE
Washington, D.C.
www.beaconhousedc.org
Beacon House provides children with a safe, nurturing, and life expanding community to increase their academic achievement, discover their talents, and grow into healthy adults.
Beacon House is seeking a STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT project to help define organizational goals and chart the future direction of the organization.
CHILD & FAMILY NETWORK CENTERS (CFNC)
Alexandria, VA
www.cfnc-online.org
CFNC’s mission is to provide caring, high-quality, free early education and related services to at-risk children and to prepare them for success in school and in life.
CFNC is seeking a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to assess unmet demand for their services.
COMMUNITY LODGINGS
Alexandria, VA
www.communitylodgings.org
Community Lodgings’ mission is to lift families from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency.
Community Lodgings is seeking a STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT project to assess current program offerings and their fit with mission, vision, and the funding landscape.
DANCE PLACE
Washington, D.C.
www.danceplace.org
Dance Place works to build a community of artists, audiences and students with high quality performances, commissions, training and educational programs for all ages.
Dance Place is seeking a STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT project to evaluate options for aligning programs, capacity, and resources with the mission of the organization.
ECHO
Leesburg, VA
www.echoworks.org
ECHO seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their optimal level of personal, social and economic success.
ECHO is seeking a STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT project to help determine overarching strategic objectives with regard to programming, funding and operations. (Note: The team will meet in the immediate DC area.)
ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO
Arlington, VA
www.encorestageva.org
Encore Stage & Studio introduces young people to theatre to build teamwork, leadership, creativity, literacy, problem-solving skills and self-confidence.
Encore is seeking a BOARD DEVELOPMENT project to aid in their board transition and receive guidance around nonprofit board best practices.
THE FISHING SCHOOL
Washington, D.C.
www.fishingschool.org
The Fishing School prepares elementary and middle school youth for success in high school and life by improving their academic performance and life skills.
The Fishing School is seeking a FUNDING STRATEGY project to develop a five-year plan to diversify revenue sources.
GIRLS ON THE RUN OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Rockville, MD
www.girlsontherunofmoco.org
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County educates and prepares young girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
GOTR MoCo is seeking a FUNDING STRATEGY project to help diversify their revenue streams.
HERO DOGS
Brookeville, MD
www.hero-dogs.org
Hero Dogs, Inc. improves the quality of life for our nation’s heroes by raising, training, and placing service dogs and other highly skilled canines, free of charge with lifetime support of the partnerships.
Hero Dogs is seeking a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to enhance their brand positioning and messaging with target audiences.
HOPE FOR HENRY
Washington, D.C.
www.hopeforhenry.org
Hope for Henry is reinventing how hospitals care for seriously ill children and their families through innovative programs that entertain, reduce stress, and empower children.
Hope for Henry is seeking a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to evaluate the rollout of a new program.
HOUSE OF RUTH
Washington, D.C.
www.houseofruth.org
House of Ruth provides women, children, and families suffering from traumatic abuse with resources to build safe, stable lives and achieve their highest potential.
House of Ruth is in the second year of a STRATEGIC PLANNING project to develop a new five-year strategic plan.
HOUSING UNLIMITED
Silver Spring, MD
www.housingunlimited.org
Housing Unlimited provides affordable housing for people in mental health recovery who are able to live independently in Montgomery County, MD.
Housing Unlimited is seeking a STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT project to help determine overarching strategic objectives with regard to programming, funding, and operations.
IDENTITY
Gaithersburg, MD
www.identity-youth.org
Identity facilitates the successful transition of Latino youth into adulthood by providing skills, guidance, positive role models, and a strong sense of community.
Identity is seeking a BOARD DEVELOPMENT project to implement a committee structure and develop a higher functioning board.
Identity is also seeking a STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PILOT project.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF WASHINGTON
Washington, D.C.
www.jlw.org
Junior League of Washington is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community.
JLW is seeking a STRATEGIC MARKETING project to help the organization heighten its brand by leveraging their years of community service and diverse membership.
KID POWER
Washington, D.C.
www.kidpowerdc.org
Kid Power inspires youth leadership by promoting academic advancement, physical and emotional wellness, and positive civic engagement in underserved communities.
Kid Power is seeking a FUNDING STRATEGY project to explore earned income opportunities and diversify their revenue sources.
ROSEMOUNT CENTER
Washington, D.C.
www.rosemountcenter.com
Rosemount Center prepares children and families for their future by providing early childhood education and family support programs in a bilingual and multicultural setting.
Rosemount Center is seeking a FUNDING STRATEGY project to explore earned income options and other possible diversification of revenue streams.
SEED SPOT
Washington, D.C.
www.seedspot.org
SEED SPOT strives to educate, accelerate, and invest in impact-driven entrepreneurs.
SEED SPOT is seeking a FUNDING STRATEGY project to help incorporate new funding streams into their current fundraising plan.
TUDOR PLACE
Washington, D.C.
www.tudorplace.org
Tudor Place aims to bring people closer to their own stories and the American story by connecting them to history, culture, and domestic life in the nation’s capital.
Tudor Place is seeking a BOARD DEVELOPMENT project to evaluate board composition and operations as they align to the organization’s strategic growth objectives.
TWO RIVERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Washington, D.C.
www.tworiverspcs.org
Two Rivers nurtures a diverse group of students to become lifelong, active participants in their own education and become responsible and compassionate members of society.
Two Rivers is seeking a STRATEGIC PLANNING project to answer key questions about the feasibility of and implementation of growth objectives.
THE WASHINGTON BALLET
Washington, DC
www.washingtonballet.org
The Washington Ballet brings the joy of dance to the nation’s capital through ballet performances, dance training and community engagement.
The Washington Ballet is seeking a STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PILOT project.
“As a small, grassroots organization, it was important that we received the best possible technical assistance without straining our resources. The Compass team fit all of our needs perfectly. They were competent, prepared, efficient and fun to work with.”
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