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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. . .

Five Nonprofits Selected for BCG Fellows Program
Five Fair Chance alumni partners have been selected for the 2024-2025 Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Fellows Program. Since 2016, BCG has provided year-long pro bono consulting engagements to select Fair Chance alumni. These alumni are paired with a...

2024 Fair Chance Roundtable
We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all of you for the upcoming 2024 Fair Chance Roundtable. This special event, hosted and sponsored by Accenture, will take place on Monday, May 20th, from 5pm to 8pm at The Bank Building, located at 699...

Message from our CEO March 2022
In 2019, Fair Chance released a Racial Equity Framework providing an overarching strategy to inform our annual goals and activities. The framework is organized according to different ways Fair Chance can affect change toward a more racially...

Message From Our CEO February 2022
At the beginning of the year, Fair Chance takes time at staff meeting to reflect on the previous years’ accomplishments. We practice the art of recognition, affirmation, celebration and gratitude.

Apply to be a 2022 BCG Fellow Today!
Applications for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Fellows Program are now open! Most nonprofits that have completed a Praxis or Ready for Work Partnership are eligible to apply for the free, yearlong consulting opportunity.

2021 Butterfly Bash Recap
The 2021 Butterfly Bash raised more than $400,000 to fund stronger leaders, successful nonprofits and life-changing opportunities for children and youth experiencing poverty.

Prince George’s S.O.A.R.
Fair Chance is proud to serve more Prince George’s County nonprofits through the Prince George’s S.O.A.R. program, in partnership with the Prince George’s County City Council and Venture Philanthropy Partners.

Message from the CEO – July 2021
In the book Reinventing Social Change, the author explores the racist and sexist roots behind the devaluing of social change sector leaders and organizations. One way nonprofits continue to be victimized is by shortchanging overhead.

Webinar Post-Game: Preparing For 2022 Government Grants
Thanks to everyone who attended our webinar: Preparing for 2022 Government Contracts and Grants: Part I and/or Part II! Included below are the slides and the recording that were shared during the webinar.

42nd Annual Dubliner Golf Classic
Thank you to everyone who attended the 42nd Annual Dubliner Golf classic on Monday, June 28th at Argyle Country Club! Together, we raised over $60,000 to support our work.
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