News and Events
10th Anniversary – Thank you!
We had a wonderful time celebrating Compass’ impact over the past 10 years. It was a pleasure to reconnect with old friends of Compass as well as new Compass supporters. We hope that those of you who were able to make the event had a nice time. We will be sharing pictures soon! THANK YOU [...]
Compass in the News
See recent coverage of Compass by local media: Compass Project Results in New Theatre Organization Compass spent two years working with the Helen Hayes Awards on a new strategic plan. Their transformation from the Helen Hayes Awards to Theatre Washington is described in an article from Sunday’s Washington Post. Click HERE to view the article. [...]
TEAM MEMBER APPLICATIONS DUE 9:00am TOMORROW!
We’ve extended the deadline to 9:00 am tomorrow, October 14! Business Professionals interested in volunteering as a Team Member for one of Compass nonprofit clients in 2011-12 can find the Team Member application here: Team Member Application. To learn more about the Team Member role and application process, CLICK HERE. Please contact Compass Assistant Program [...]
Compass Project Results in New Theatre Organization
Compass spent two years working with the Helen Hayes Awards on a new strategic plan. Their transformation from the Helen Hayes Awards to Theatre Washington is described in an article from Sunday’s Washington Post. Click HERE to view the article.
Compass on Bruce DePuyt’s Show
Compass officially began the weekend after September 11, 2001. Bruce DePuyt from TBD Newstalk interviewed Compass’ co-founder and current board member, Ern Blackwelder recently. Ern and Bruce talked about the connection between September 11, 2001 and the founding of Compass. Ern joined Kathy Jankowski from the Catalogue for Philanthropy who spoke about the effect September [...]
Project Leader Applications Available Now
MBA graduates interested in volunteering as a Project Leader for one of Compass nonprofit clients in 2011-12 can find the Project Leader application here: Project Leader Application. To learn more about the Project Leader Application process, CLICK HERE. Volunteer Applications will be available on Monday, September 12. Please contact us with any questions!
Announcing Compass’ 2011-2012 Clients
Compass has accepted 27 clients for 2011-12! Please continue reading for a detailed list of this year’s projects. ADVENTURE THEATRE Glen Echo, MD www.adventuretheatre.org Adventure Theatre (ATC) is the longest-running theatre program for children and families in the Washington metropolitan area. ATC serves 50,000 students a year, offering professional theatrical productions, classes, workshops and [...]
Compass’ project year kicks off in September!
Compass will announce 2011-12 clients the week of September 22. Project Leader applications will be available the week of Sept. 29, and volunteer applications will be available in mid-September. Please watch this website for the latest news and application links. Also, we hope you’ll join us on the evening of October 5 at the Washington [...]
