News & Reports

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 Program Officer, will be promoted to Co-CEO of Fair Chance. Over the past seven years, Ann has been an essential member of our leadership team, bringing strategic insight, an equity-centered approach, and a commitment to excellence. Gretchen Van der...

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...

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.
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