DASH is proud to announce selection for inclusion in the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington 2010-11 issue.  A panel of 110 expert reviewers from area foundations, corporate giving programs, and peer non-profit organizations evaluated 270 applications; DASH is one of 70 outstanding nonprofits to be featured this year.

The Catalogue’s mission is to generate visibility and resources for the best community-based nonprofits. According to Barbara Harman, President and Editor of the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington, “We know that nonprofits have had another very difficult year, and the economy continues to create challenges: dollars are down and need is up. Individual donors can continue to make a real difference – as they did last year — keeping great organizations afloat during these tough times.”

The Catalogue raised $2.443,000 million in 2009-10, $1.5 million to date in 2010-11 (and counting), and nearly $14.7 million since its inception in 2003.

“Inclusion in the catalogue is really an honor for us,” Peg Hacskaylo, DASH Executive Director said.  “It is a sign of approval that tells donors they can invest in us with confidence, because the Catalogue vets its family of nonprofits with great care.  We are thrilled to be among the nonprofits chosen to be featured.”

25,000 individuals and hundreds of family foundations will receive copies of the print Catalogue in November, and others will visit the Catalogue website (cfp-dc.org) – the only regional philanthropy site of its kind in the country. It includes a gift registry, gift cards, a section especially for kids, and other great giving options. The website also connects donors with volunteer opportunities, events, news, videos, and more.

“Charities were selected for excellence, cost-effectiveness, and impact” Harman said. “These are certainly among the best community-based nonprofits in the Washington region.”

Click here to go to the Catalogue.