We look forward to welcoming Many Hands members—past, present, and prospective—at the official grant cycle kickoff on Thursday, October 12. Special guest Mercedes Lemp, executive director of 2022 Impact Grantee My Sister’s Place, will join us to provide an update on their work and share her perspective on the impact of Many Hands’ grantmaking. Meet fellow donors, hear the latest on plans for the year ahead, and find out how to get involved!
When: Thursday, October 12, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (program begins at 7:00 pm)
Where: Chevy Chase Village Hall | 5906 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD or watch the live stream
Who: This event is open to all.
Please contact Jane Paul and Lori Sostowski at membership@manyhandsdc.org with any questions.
Past Events
2024 Grant Cycle
Thursday, September 14 – Meet & Greet for new and prospective members – Cleveland Park, DC
2023 Grant Cycle
Wednesday, May 31 – Member listening session – Cleveland Park, DC
Thursday, May 25 – Member listening session – Zoom meeting
Thursday, May 18 – 2023 Annual Meeting – Live streamed in-person event with presentations by the four finalists for the 2022 Impact Grant and audience Q&A
Wednesday, April 26 – DC Kids: Three Years Into COVID – Conversation with Kevin Hinton (Beacon House) and Jodi Ovca (Access Youth), moderated by Stephanie Nealer
Friday, January 20 – Nonprofit Finance 101 – Zoom training for Focus Area Committee members – Zoom meeting (recorded)
Wednesday, January 18 – Introduction to Foundant – training for Focus Area Committee members – Zoom meeting (recorded)
Sunday, January 8 – FACs 101 – Zoom meeting for prospective Focus Area Committee members (recorded)
Wednesday, November 16 – Just Health – Zoom presentation by Dr. Dayna Bowen Matthew
Wednesday, October 19 – Meet & Greet for new and prospective members – Cleveland Park, DC
Thursday, October 13 – 2023 Grant Cycle Membership Kickoff – Livestreamed in-person event with Char Beales and Roderic Irby, Jr. (The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, 2021 Impact Grantee)
2022 Grant Cycle
Thursday, May 12 – 2022 Annual Meeting – Live streamed in-person event with presentations by the four finalists for the 2022 Impact Grant and audience Q&A
Tuesday, March 15 – An Inside Look at Nonprofit Leadership – Zoom meeting with Arleen Joell (CAFY, 2021 Partner Grantee) and Jhae Thompson (Community Youth Advance, 2021 Partner Grantee)
Wednesday, March 9 – Member listening session – Zoom meeting
Wednesday, February 2 – Member listening session – Zoom meeting
Friday, January 21 – Finance 101 training for Focus Area Committee members – Zoom meeting (recorded)
Wednesday, January 19 – Foundant training for Focus Area Committee members – Zoom meeting (recorded)
Thursday, January 13 – Member listening session – Zoom meeting
Wednesday, January 12 – Member listening session – Zoom meeting
Sunday, January 9 – Coffee & Conversation – An informal discussion of the Focus Area Committee (FAC) process and opportunity to meet this year’s FAC chairs for members interested in serving on a committee – Zoom meeting
Thursday, October 28; Thursday, November 4; Thursday, December 2 – “Head, Heart, and Hands” – Three-part racial equity learning session for current and recent members – Zoom meetings
Tuesday, October 19 – Applicant Webinar – Review of the grant process and Q&A with prospective applicants (recorded)
Wednesday, October 13 – Meet & Greet for new and prospective members – Cleveland Park, DC
Wednesday, October 6 – Meet & Greet for new and prospective members – Zoom meeting
Tuesday, September 28 – 2022 Grant Cycle Membership Kickoff – Zoom webinar with Paty Funegra (La Cocina VA, 2021 Partner Grantee) and Brett Meyers (Nourish Now, 2020 Impact Grantee)