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Catalogue for Philanthropy Offers Gift Cards for Local DC Charities During Holiday Season
Contact: Alison Beckwith, 202-536-4077, abeckwith@catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org
Innovation allows donors to let their friends and family choose how to help

WASHINGTON, DC; Nov. 24, 2009 — With millions of Americans beginning their holiday shopping this week, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington is offering a festive alternative — gift cards that ... Read More >

Catalogue for Philanthropy Combines Innovative Online and Offline Tools to Help Local Nonprofits
Contact: Alison Beckwith, 202-536-4077, abeckwith@catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org
Annual event highlights pioneering new Web site and corporate giving portal

WASHINGTON, DC; Nov. 11, 2009 -- The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington will unveil a newly redesigned Web site and introduce its upcoming corporate giving portal at its annual kick-off on Novem... Read More >

Local Real Estate Brokerage Sells Clients on Philanthropy
WASHINGTON, DC; Mar. 31, 2009 — If springtime finds you looking for a new home, and you’re also looking for ways to give back to your new community, call or stop by TTR Sotheby’s International Realty and you’ll get great advice on both. Through a partnership with t... Read More >

The Catalogue for Philanthropy Announces Its New
"Safety Net List"
WASHINGTON, DC; Dec. 6. 2008 -- As the economy continues on its unnerving and unpredictable path -- unemployment and foreclosures rising, housing prices falling, and markets gyrating -- the fate of those with no houses and no holdings in the market hangs in the balance. Reports of bare cupboards at ... Read More >

"Give Where You Live" Campaign Connects Individuals with the Best Community-Based Nonprofits in Greater Washington
Sixth Annual Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington Now Available
WASHINGTON, DC, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 -- On November 17, more than 450 nonprofit donors, leaders, board members, and foundation and corporate giving executives will kick off the 2008-2009 Giving Season with the launc... Read More >

CFP-DC and the Wal-Mart Foundation Partner to Bring New Resources to Washington, DC Nonprofits
Wal-Mart foundation makes big splash, invests more than $200,000 in Local Nonprofits WASHINGTON, DC; October 13, 2008 — The Wal-Mart Foundation, working with the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington, has invested more than $200,000 dollars in Washington, DC nonprofits ove... Read More >

Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington to be Featured on Marketplace Money
The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington will be featured in a brief piece on Marketplace Money, Saturday, May 3, at 3 p.m. on WAMU 88.5. Marketplace Money, from American Public Radio, covers personal finance and major national and international st... Read More >

Stimulate the Economy and Give Back to Your Community
The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington Encourages Charity at Home

WASHINGTON, DC; April 15, 2008 — Congressional leaders and the White House have agreed on an economic stimulus package that will soon give most Americans a federal tax rebate between $600 and $1,200. Read More >

The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington Raises More than $650,000 for Area Nonprofits in Three Months
WASHINGTON, DC; March 24, 2008 -- The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington announced today that it raised $338,000 in gifts from new donors for this year’s 68 Catalogue charities. That amount, raised between November 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008, represents a 72 percent increase compared t... Read More >

Catalogue for Philanthropy Receives Proclamation from City of Alexandria, VA
WASHINGTON, DC; March 26, 2008 — Last evening, Alexandria City Councilman Tim Lovain presented a Proclamation to Kathy Jankowski and Lyles Carr, board members of the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington, honoring Barbara Harman and the Catalogue for Philanthropy for its work promoting phil... Read More >

Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington Recognized with Gold and Silver Wilmer Shields Rich Awards
WASHINGTON, DC; March 24, 2008 —The Harman Family Foundation has been named a GOLD and SILVER award winner for excellence in communications by the 2008 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program. Sponsored by the Council on Foundations, the awards program recognizes effective communications efforts to incr... Read More >

Barbara Harman Invited to Present at Upcoming Conference on Fundraising Development
WASHINGTON, DC; February 18, 2008 — Barbara Harman, President of the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington and Executive Director of the Harman Family Foundation, has been invited to participate on the Meet the Grant Makers opening panel at the March 6, 2008 Conference on Fundraising Develo... Read More >

Interactive Program on the Art of Thanking Your Donors to be Held Feb. 5
Washington, DC, January 17, 2008 — The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington and the D.C. Office of Partnerships and Grants Development announce a new partnership in 2008, which will bring high-quality programs to nonprofit organizations in Metro Washington. The first program will be held o... Read More >

Chevy Chase Trust Sponsors the 2007-08 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
Washington, DC; January 1, 2008 — Chevy Chase Trust and the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington announce a new partnership to support philanthropy in the Washington Region. Last year, Chevy Chase Trust made a significant contribution to the philanthropic discussion in the Washington area,... Read More >

2007-2008 Giving Season Kicks Off November 5 at Sidney Harman Hall
WASHINGTON, DC; October 25, 2007 — On November 5, more than 400 nonprofit leaders, board members, donors, foundation executives, and advocates will kick off the 2007-2008 Giving Season with the launch of the Fifth Anniversary Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. Sidney Harman Hall will bu... Read More >

A Season for Giving
December 24, 2008, Washington Post
A Season for Giving
The Post's editorial links to a downloadable version of the 2008-09 Catalogue.
You may also request a copy online here or connect with more than 350 high-impact, vetted nonprofits on this Web site.

A Time of Need
December 19, 2008, Washington Post
A Time of Need

A Better Way to Give at the Office
December 7, 2008, Washington Post
A Better Way to Give at the Office

64 Ways to Do Good
December 1, 2008, Washingtonian Magazine
64 Ways to Do Good

A Critical Year for Community-Based Organization
November 22, 2008, Washington Post
A Critical Year for Community-Based Organization

December 21, 2007, Washington Post
Softening Economy Doesn't Harden Hearts

December 2007, Washingtonian Magazine
Think Small

November 17, 2007, Washington Post
Where Should You Donate?

November 5, 2007, Washington Post
Taking Time Out for a Good Cause

November 19, 2006, Washington Post
Donating, With Care Now More Cautious, Some Are Keeping Philanthropy Closer to Home

May 22, 2006, The Examiner
Catalog spotlights smaller nonprofits

November 5, 2005, Washington Post
Finding an Outlet

November 14, 2004, Washington Post
Catalogues That Offer Help With Giving Rather Than Buying

November 8, 2004; Washington Post
Charitable Giving (Live Online with Jacqueline Salmon)

November 7, 2004; Washington Post, Page F01
Charity's New Look

January 29, 2004; Washington Post, Page A28
The Gift of Charity -- Letter to the Editor

January 18, 2004; Washington Post, Page B08
Getting Charity To Begin at Home
Despite good intentions, those who need help the most get the least attention. But that can change.

Nov 17, 2003, Washington Post
Guiding Givers to Lesser-Known Needs
Catalogues Aim to Boost Profiles of Smaller Philanthropic Groups Across Region

Oct 27, 2003, Washington Post
Transcript: Charitable Giving: Live on Line

Oct 26, 2003, Washington Post
Groups Check to See if Charities Measure Up

Oct 26, 2003, Washington Post
The Charities' Case
Cutbacks in Funding Force a Scramble For Dollars and Donors