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The Coalition for Nonprofit Equity Welcomes Inaugural Director, Iris Jacob

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 Anti-Racist DC. She has worked with numerous organizations, including the DC Public Schools, The National Lawyers Guild, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, The National Center for Transgender Equality, The American Civil Liberties Union, and...

Purposeful Pours: An Evening with The Village Network

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

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

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

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

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,...

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