News and Events
Blog Post – Snapshot of a Board Development Project
My team and I are in the final stretch of our Compass Board Development project with our client, Education Strengthens Families Public Charter School (ESF). As defined, the goal of a Board Development project is “to improve board effectiveness and engagement to sustain a high performing board.” Our specific goals for this client are to: [...]
Blog Post – Learning How to Be A Team Player
Suzanne and Georgia promised us when we first started that working as a Compass volunteer would be rewarding for a number of reasons: those of us new to the D.C. metro area would have a chance to learn about some of the non-profit organizations that serve our community. Those of us interested in giving back [...]
Taking Time to Recharge the Batteries
After working for Compass for two years, I was given the incredible opportunity to take two months off to recharge my batteries and to explore two of my greatest passions: traveling and food. During my first year at Compass, I volunteered on the Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) project. We worked with the [...]
Blog Post — Secretary Sebelius Commends Former Compass Client’s Success
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius kicked off the 19th International AIDS Conference and spoke about recent initiatives aimed at advancing HIV care and programs. More specifically, she praised the success of Community Education Group (CEG), a public health organization that works throughout the Washington, DC community to improve [...]
Blog Post — Working with the Parent Encouragement Program by Charlotte Haberaecker
Are you a parent who occasionally wonders: Why don’t my kids listen to me? How can I avoid power struggles with my child? How should I set limits for my preschooler? How do I talk about sensitive subjects with my teen when he tunes me out? If so, you should check out one of Compass’s [...]
Blog Post — Dreaming with Renewed Energy by Julie Reiner
Lumina Studio Theatre provides young and adult actors of all levels of experience with opportunities to perform classical plays in a professional setting. This past spring, we engaged a Compass team to help us develop a long-term funding strategy and implementation plan. Throughout this four-month process, it has been really helpful to see our [...]
Blog Post – Determining Our Future with Compass by Erin Mast
In 2008, the National Trust for Historic Preservation completed a $15 million restoration of President Lincoln’s Cottage, offering the public a first-hand glimpse of the home that played such a pivotal role in Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and personal life. Soon after, we reached out to Compass for guidance on how to develop the Cottage [...]
A MUST SEE Thank You Video!
As summer approaches, Compass’ 2011-12 pro bono consulting projects are coming to an end. One of this year’s clients, Main Street Child Development Center, created a “Thank You” video for their Compass team. This video of preschool children thanking their Compass volunteers is not to be missed! To watch this short, but adorable video, click [...]
Blog Post – A day at Alexandria Seaport Foundation with the Compass Team
Alexandria Seaport Foundation (ASF) helps at-risk youth turn their lives around by teaching job and life skills through building wooden boats. This year, a team of Compass volunteers is helping ASF develop a Funding Strategy for a sustainable future. A Dory Boat, one that ASF apprentices have built! Recently, some members of the Compass [...]
Blog Post – From the Cesar Chavez Team
The Importance of Maintaining a Positive, Transparent, and Friendly Relationship with Your Client – by Haynes Cooney Over the past year and a half, the Cesar Chavez Public Charter School team has enjoyed a very strong relationship with our key point of contact at Chavez. Making himself available to attend periodic team meetings and host [...]
