The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

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TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION ON RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROJECTS FOCUSED ON THE AMERICAS.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)

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The goal of this organization is to promote international understanding through activities, such as events, forums, trainings, and exchanges, which enable people to develop an appreciation for other societies, their traditions and culture.

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THE PUBLIC LANDS ALLIANCE (PLA) MISSION IS TO CONNECT, STRENGTHEN AND REPRESENT THE NONPROFIT PARTNERS OF AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS. PLA IS A VIBRANT NETWORK OF CLOSE TO 160 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PARTNER WITH PUBLIC LANDS IN EVERY U.S. STATE AND TERRITORY. THE ALLIANCE HAS STRENGTHENED THE PUBLIC LANDS COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN FORTY-FIVE YEARS THROUGH ITS NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY. PLA WORKS FOR THE DAY WHEN AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS ARE UNDERSTOOD AND APPRECIATED, PRESERVED AND CONSERVED AND ENJOYED BY ALL. THE MOST DIRECT WAY TO REALIZE THIS VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT PUBLIC LANDS HAVE STRONG NONPROFIT PARTNERS WITH THE CAPACITY TO GALVANIZE PRIVATE SUPPORT,CATALYZE CHANGE AND TAKE STRATEGIC RISKS.

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THE INTERNATIONAL DOOR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION WAS FORMED FOR THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE MEMBERS' EMPLOYEES, AND THE FAMILIES OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL DOOR ASSOCIATION.

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EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION PROVIDING PRIME MINISTRY THROUGH INTERCESSION PHILANTHROPY AND GLOBAL OUTREACH TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED.

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TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AGAINST DIGITAL THREATS TO RIGHTS AND SECURITY.

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THE CFNSB CARRIES OUT AND ADVANCES THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR U.S. COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS ACCREDITATION PROCESS BY ENSURING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROCESS AND BUILDING THE VALUE OF CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE FOR THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FIELD AND GREATER COMMUNITY.

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SERVING OUR CHILDREN (SOC) IS THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE D.C. OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (OSP). THE OSP PROGRAM OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME K-12 STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO ATTEND A PARTICIPATING PRIVATE SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

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CONTRIBUTING TO THE BETTERMENT OF THE JOURNALISTIC COMMUNITY BY ASSISTING JOURNALIST EDUCATION, MAKING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED JOURNALISM RELATED ENTITITES AND PROMOTING FRIENDLY RELATIONS AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AMONG MEMBERS.

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THE ETHYLENE OXIDE TASK FORCE (EOTF) WAS FORMED TO ADDRESS REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF ETHYLENE OXIDE AS A PESTICIDE.

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CRITICAL EXPOSURE TRAINS DC YOUTH OF COLOR TO HARNESS THE POWER OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND THEIR OWN VOICES TO FIGHT FOR EDUCATION EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

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BEACON HOUSE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT AND PERSONAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN IN WASHINGTON, DC'S EDGEWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD. THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SERVING CHILDREN AGES 5-18 IN AND AROUND NORTHEAST WASHINGTON, DC'S EDGEWOOD COMMONS AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY, BEACON HOUSE IS WORKING TOWARD A FUTURE IN WHICH CHILDREN IN EDGEWOOD BECOME EMPOWERED LIFELONG LEARNERS WHO ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL.

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NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY.

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THE NATIONAL STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS TRADE ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT, EDUCATION, DIALOGUE AND ADVANCEMENT IN THE STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT PROFESSION.

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RESPONSIBLE OFFSHORE SCIENCE ALLIANCE'S (ROSA'S) MISSION IS AN IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF OCEAN AND COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS THAT ALLOWS FOR INFORMED COMPATIBILITY OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES AND OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY.

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ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE GENOMIC PROFILING (ACGP) IS A COLLABORATIVE COALITION OF LEADING MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS COMPANIES AND LABORATORIES THAT AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT COMPREHENSIVE GENOMIC PROFILING (CGP) FOR ADVANCED CANCER PATIENTS. THE COALITION SEEKS TO EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT THE VALUE OF CGP TESTS IN ALL TUMOR TYPES, TO ASSURE APPROPRIATE USE IN THE PATIENT JOURNEY, TO INFORM MEDICAL MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVE CLINICAL OUTCOMES.

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THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH NONVIOLENCE INTERNATIONAL (NVI) IS ORGANIZED ARE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN NONVIOLENCE AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS, AND GOVERNMENTS SEEKING HUMANE, PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO CONFLICT SITUATIONS.

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TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS AS A CHARTER SCHOOL MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION.

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IPO EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS DEVOTED TO EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ITS VALUE TO SOCIETY.