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Print Media
The Compass Group partners with a broad spectrum of nonprofits—often behind the scenes—to create success stories. Keep reading for a sampler of our clients’ successes.
A new report was released in May 2010 by The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in partnership with Voices for Virginia's Children. The report called "A Portrait of Children in North America," examines the critical needs of 530,000 children in the Northern Virginia region.
The full report can be downloaded at the Community Foundation's website. |
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| As an advocate, gatekeeper and giver, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is celebrating its 31st year helping to connect donors and charities. |
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| There is much written about the responsibities inherent in board leadership. The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges and BoardSource provide the best information and guidance on these issues. Through hands-on experience over the past 30 years, there are a number of "common sense" principles that I have seen effective boards utilize to deal with the day-to-day reality of board leadership. Click here to see Common Sense Tips on Board Leadership in Uncertain Times. |
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| Economic instability is at the forefront of the news and on the minds of every nonprofit organization and Board across the country. While we all, at one point or another, have attended a lecture on economics and have learned the definition of business cycles–traditional business cycles undergo four stages: expansion, prosperity, contraction, and recession–this knowledge, doesn't necessarily assuage concerns we have about how current economic conditions will affect our organizations fundraising production. Click here to learn more about Fundraising in Tough Economic Times. |
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| Compass is excited to be working with the Ignite Institute for Individualized Health and Inova Health System Foundation on state-of-the-art research facility. Click here to learn about Ignite. |
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| As the premier community foundation serving Northern Virginia, CFNV works to grow philanthropic leadership and resources that benefit the needs of the community. The Community Foundation recently awarded more than $220,000 to 35 organizations serving critical needs in Northern Virginia. |
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Since 1992, Compass consultants have teamed up with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) to help them reach their fundraising potential. A recent article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy highlights NOLS’ recent accomplishments.
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| At Compass, we consider it a privilege to collaborate with so many organizations that strive to improve our world. One such organization—Ave Maria—recently shared their story with the Memphis Commercial Appeal. |
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| Compass is proud that many of our clients are literally and figuratively breaking new ground. This is the case with Ave Maria in Memphis, Tennessee where they are building one of the nation's first Green House facilities. This exciting news was reported in the Commercial Appeal. |
Podcasts
As a part of our commitment to advancing the fundraising profession and the nonprofit industry, Compass team members often participate in conferences, workshops and other professional development programs. Below you will find recent activities as well as some upcoming professional development events.
March 27, 2008
Compass CEO Frank Pisch, took part in a podcast entitled “Capital Campaigns and Asking for Major Gifts” hosted by The Center for Nonprofit Success, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the training, knowledge and resources to help nonprofit organizations succeed.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
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