Learning and Engagement Events
Below is a list of learning and engagement opportunities we are offering to our donors and fundholders in 2024. We encourage you to participate as often as possible and we welcome your suggestions for additional engagement topics or opportunities.
Check back here for updates on details and registration links as they become available. Please contact us with any questions.
Sharing Community Funds Site Visits
Site Visits offer you an opportunity to learn about the incredible work of our local nonprofit partners. During a site visit, you may meet the staff leading these amazing organizations and witness their transformative work in action. Our various Sharing programs conduct site visits at different points throughout the year - with most happening in the winter/spring and fall. Stay tuned for more updates and details!
Upcoming 2025 Events and Site Visits
September
2025 Annual Meeting – September 30 at 12 p.m.
As a Community Foundation fundholder, you are part of a remarkable community of givers that collectively invested over $100 million in charitable resources last year to strengthen our region and transform lives. We invite you to our 2025 Annual Meeting to celebrate what we've accomplished together while exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Free expression is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy and informed communities. Join us for a timely and engaging conversation about how we protect and practice this essential right—featuring voices from media, philanthropy, and education working to defend the right to express our values while shaping the future of public discourse.
Prince George's Nonprofit Breakfast & Symposium – September 25 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The Greater Washington Community Foundation and Nonprofit Prince George's County invite you to our Nonprofit Breakfast & Symposium on September 25.
Join us for a keynote speech from Congressman Glenn Ivey as we gather to celebrate the next cohort of extraordinary Nonprofit Leader of the Year honorees for their transformative work and impact in our community.
October
Transforming Communities Tour: Impact Investing in Action – October 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Join the Partnership to End Homelessness in DC for a tour and conversation with local experts on how strategic investments in both impact investing and innovative grantmaking are creating stable housing as a foundation for thriving communities.
Impact investing can generate measurable social outcomes alongside financial returns, creating sustainable solutions to housing challenges. The event will include a tour, lunch, and discussion on how we can strengthen our region, drive meaningful social change, and generate returns while addressing one of our most pressing challenges.
Prince George’s HONORS – October 30 at 6 p.m.
The Civic Leadership Awards in Prince George’s County has long been a prestigious occasion recognizing outstanding community leadership. As we continue to evolve and amplify our impact in the county, we are excited to introduce a new chapter for this tradition—Prince George’s HONORS.
Join us for the inaugural Prince George's HONORS, a reimagined celebration building upon the legacy of the Civic Leadership Awards, to honor the individuals and organizations driving positive change and fostering a culture of giving in Prince George's County.
November
Professional Advisors Annual Fall Luncheon – November 12 at 11:30 a.m.
The premier annual event for professional advisors to connect and explore how to help clients maximize their charitable giving.
Celebration of Giving in Montgomery County – November 20 at 6 p.m.
Save the date and plan to join us on Thursday, November 20 from 6 – 9 p.m. for the annual Celebration of Giving in Montgomery County which brings together philanthropists, business leaders, elected officials, and leaders from the region’s premier nonprofits. In addition to celebrating all we have accomplished together, we look forward to honoring our 2025 Montgomery County Philanthropist of the Year.
Stay tuned for an exciting announcement as we unveil our distinguished honoree in the fall!
December
Holiday Open House – December 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Visit our new regional office in DC for a festive evening to connect with staff and hear about what’s ahead for 2026.