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Fair Chance Launches Search for Its Next Executive Director
The Fair Chance Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of a national search for the organization's next Executive Director. After a year of a transitional co-leadership model and thoughtful planning process, the Board has decided to return to Fair Chance’s roots with a single Executive Director. This decision reflects the Board's confidence in Fair Chance's future and its commitment to building on the organization's strong foundation. Over the past nine months, Co-CEOs Jeff...
The Coalition for Nonprofit Equity Welcomes Inaugural Director, Iris Jacob
The Steering Committee for the Coalition for Nonprofit Equity (CNE) is thrilled to announce the hiring of Iris Jacob as CNE’s inaugural Director. Iris is a nationally recognized social justice consultant and is also the Campaign Director for...
Celebrating Success: Fair Chance Nonprofit Partner Graduation 2025
Celebrating Success: Fair Chance Pathways Partner Graduation 2025 On June 12, four nonprofits graduated from the Pathways Partnership, an 8-month cohort program. Fair Chance Capacity Building Specialist (CBS) Sawida Kamala (far left) had the...
Purposeful Pours: An Evening with The Village Network
On September 24, Fair Chance Board members Anthony Rodell, Victor Carroway, Amber English Coleman & Marcus Coleman hosted an intimate gathering that perfectly embodied our mission: bringing together passionate individuals to support...
Fair Chance Announces Leadership Transition Process
For the past 12 years, Dr. Gretchen Vanderveer has served as primary driver for the tremendous growth and impact that Fair Chance has had in our community, and today, as a result of a long and thoughtful process, we are announcing she will be...
Fair Chance Taps Jeff Franco for Interim Co-CEO Position
Jeff is joining Fair Chance as interim Co-CEO, effective September 1, 2025, with more than 25 years of experience leading and managing large-scale nonprofits, providing strategic consulting, and guiding organizations through pivotal transitions. ...
Board Announces New Co-CEO Structure with Ann Birnbaum Miles
We are pleased to announce an important leadership transition at Fair Chance, marking the next chapter in our 24-year history of strengthening community-based nonprofits across the DC region. Effective July 1, Ann Birnbaum Miles, currently Chief...
Fair Chance Celebrates Give Greater DC Day Success
We're thrilled to announce that Fair Chance raised $15,859 during Give Greater DC Day on May 28th – thank you to every donor who made this possible! This year's Give Greater DC Day brought unprecedented support for DC nonprofits during these...
Coalition of Nonprofit Equity Policy Update
DC Nonprofit Workers Deserve Fair Pay D.C. nonprofits provide vital services—housing, food access, youth programs, healthcare—but too often, the people doing the work are underpaid because the city doesn’t fully cover indirect costs like salaries,...
Celebrating Success: Fair Chance Nonprofit Partner Graduation 2025
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Fair Chance Pathways Partner Graduation, honoring four exceptional nonprofit organizations that have completed our intensive 8-month capacity-building program. This year's graduating cohort includes four...
Fair Chance Selected as Partner with Local Management Board Enough Initiative
Fair Chance & Prince George’s County Department of Family Services Children, Youth and Families Division Partner on Governor Wes Moore’s ENOUGH Initiative At Fair Chance, we believe strong nonprofits build strong communities. That’s why we’re...
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