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Philanthropy DMV Announces Gloria Nauden as Interim CEO

DC Community Development Consortium. The organization's mission focuses on closing the 81x racial wealth gap in Washington, DC, by providing crucial support to credit-invisible entrepreneurs and small businesses through innovative economic equity strategies.  Gloria has a track record of working with donors, businesses, and local governments to manage effective community investments and create tangible, lasting change in the region.  “We are excited to welcome Gloria Nauden as our new Interim CEO,” said Dr. Marla Dean, Chair of the Philanthropy DMV Board of Directors. “Gloria’s profound commitment to community, combined with her extensive experience and proven leadership, make her uniquely qualified…

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Deepening Racial Equity in Regional Philanthropy

Philanthropy DMV and Equal Measure convened a small, invite-only group of funders to explore together how organizations and their people are defining and measuring racial equity. As funders arrived, they filled in around a large conference room table inside the historic True Reformer Building in Washington, DC. There was palpable energy and laughter as longtime colleagues reconnected, as well as a tentative intrigue from those newer to the space. Genuine relationships—along with the care and empathy that stem from connections—were the grounding force, setting the stage for the authentic sharing necessary for conversations around equity and justice. After some grounding…

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Looking Ahead to 2024: Updates from the Board of Directors

Dear Philanthropy DMV members,    We hope your new year has renewed your energy and commitment to supporting the incredible work occurring throughout our region.  The Philanthropy DMV (PDMV) Board of Directors would like to share several important updates as we kick off 2024. These updates are effective immediately unless otherwise noted.  CEO Transition: CEO Ruth LaToison Ifill and the Board would like to announce a planned CEO transition.  Ruth will serve as Liaison to incoming board chair, Dr. Marla Dean, who, along with the rest of the Executive Committee, will support the staff with day-to-day operations. The Board is in the…

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