News & Reports

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, rent, and technology. That’s about to change. Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau and Frumin, Lewis, George, and White introduced the Nonprofit Services Preservation Amendment Act of 2025 to ensure nonprofits get reimbursed for the true cost of doing their...

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...

Pour It Forward: A Wine and Cheese Gathering with Key Leaders
A Beautiful Evening of Connection and Compassion:...

From Executive Director to Champion: My Fair Chance Journey
As we mark Valerie Ashley’s 5-year journey with Fair Chance, read a short letter describing what this organization means to her. . .

2024 Butterfly Bash Program
Thank you for celebrating with us at the 2024 Butterfly Bash. Together, we raised over $400,000 to support our vision of a world where every child succeeds. Learn more about our 2024 Butterfly Bash Program.

Fair Chance Honors Boston Consulting Group (BCG) at the 2024 Butterfly Bash
Fair Chance is thrilled to announce that Boston Consulting Group (BCG) will be honored as this year’s Community Champion Award Recipient at the 2024 Fair Chance Butterfly Bash.

Fair Chance Honors Carol Thompson-Cole at the 2024 Butterfly Bash
Fair Chance is thrilled to announce that Carol Thompson-Cole will be honored as this year’s Founder’s Award Recipient at the 2024 Fair Chance Butterfly Bash.

Fearless Fund Case – What Steps Can Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leaders Take Now?
Fair Chance and BakerHostetler recently presented a webinar, Race-Based Grantmaking and Charitable Activities: Protected First Amendment Speech or Prohibited Racial Exclusion?, to raise awareness about current litigation which could be disruptive...

Bridging the Gap Between Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Thank you to Accenture for sponsoring and hosting this year’s Roundtable.The Fair Chance Roundtable brought together various stakeholders to discuss the pressing issues facing the nonprofit sector and communities in our region. This year, the theme...

Four DC Nonprofits Complete Pathways Partnership
On Thursday, June 6th, Fair Chance will celebrate four DC nonprofits who have successfully completed the Pathways Partnership program. Over eight months, these leaders have deepened their knowledge in board development, leadership & management,...

Over 50 Community Members Attend Fair Chance Roundtable
On Monday, May 20th, over 50 community members attended the Fair Chance Roundtable at Accenture's office in Washington, DC. Attendees represented a variety of Fair Chance nonprofits partners and supporters interested in exploring pressing issues...
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