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"Wow. I had no idea.” That’s the reaction we hear most often from our guests and partners during Inspiration to Action. While we all know that nonprofits contribute crucial services to our communities, most of us don’t get to see and experience the real impact of those services ourselves. At Inspiration to Action, charities featured in the Catalogue for Philanthropy connect you intimately and directly to their work and impact. Listen to immigrant children embrace their voices through original poetry. See how it feels to transition from homelessness to a furnished apartment. Feel how dancing to a good beat lets loose something bigger than yourself. The Catalogue for Philanthropy invites you to join us for this wonderfully memorable evening. If you have any questions about the event, please contact us at 202.955.6538 or info@cfp-dc.org.
Event DetailsMonday, December 5, 2016Sidney Harman Hall 610 F Street NW Washington, DC 5:15 pm Reception and Performance (doors open at 5:00 pm) followed by Dinner and Live Auction (by invitation only) at the Hotel Monaco 700 F Street NW Washington, DC with master of ceremonies Leon Harris Dress: Business Formal Click here for directions to the Shakespeare Theatre Company at Sidney Harman Hall, directions to the Hotel Monaco, and parking information. Event SponsorsAs of September 13, 2016Regional BenefactorRoderick K. von Lipsey / UBS Private Wealth Management Community PatronCGI EagleBank Elizabeth Gemmill Barbara Harman & William Cain Jennifer Hillman Pepco, an Exelon Company Area Advocate360 Live Media Capital for Children Jeff Fergus & Jo Ousterhout Graham Holdings Company Horne LLP Holly Johnson & Pat Merloe Dandy & Robert Korzeniewski Rachel Kronowitz & Mark Lewis Otto-Whalley Family Foundation Kathy and Tom Raffa / Raffa PC SunTrust Private Wealth Management / Harry J. Pilson, II TTR | Sotheby’s International Realty Sponsorship InformationInspiration to Action 2016 Sponsorship LevelsSocial Investor: $25,000
Regional Benefactor: $15,000
Community Patron: $10,000
Area Advocate: $5,000
Specialty Sponsorship OpportunitiesReception Sponsor: $10,000The opening reception at Inspiration to Action welcomes our guests to the event and sets the tone for the evening. It provides an opportunity for guests to connect with our nonprofits both in person and through interactive exhibits showcasing their mission and impact. Benefits include:
Benefits for All Sponsors (regardless of level):
For interest and questions about sponsorship and tickets, please contact Holly Richardson at (202) 955-6538 or hrichardson@cfp-dc.org. Pay for your sponsorship hereInvited Sponsor Guests - Please RSVP herePresenting Nonprofits
Creates arts education programming for children and adults City Dogs Rescue Rescues adoptable dogs from overcrowded and high-kill shelters DC Students Construction Trades Foundation Sponsors construction trades, careers and technical education DC Youth Orchestra Program A youth orchestra that provides music education and performance opportunities Dumbarton Oaks Park Conservancy Restores, promotes and maintains Dumbarton Oaks Park The Ellington Fund Supports high-quality arts and academic education for DC youth Horton’s Kids Takes a holistic approach to educating and empowering the children of Ward 8 Kid Power Inspires youth leadership through academics, wellness and civic engagement Joseph’s House Houses and cares for ill and dying homeless individuals Miriam’s Kitchen Serves 4,000 homeless adults annually in Washington, DC Sarah’s Circle Creates a thriving community for seniors, from housing to health programming Yellow Ribbon Fund Makes daily life more manageable for wounded service members and their families Live Auction PreviewThe Inspiration to Action Live Auction is no ordinary auction. Instead of sports memorabilia, vacation homes, or theater tickets, our auction presents intimate, locally connected experiences you won't see at any other event. Hosted by Catalogue for Philanthropy-featured nonprofits, our auction items invite you to explore new and surprising aspects of living in the DC region. Show your support for this place we all call home by giving (and bidding!) where you live. The auction will be led by professional auctioneer BJ Jennings who will captivate you with her entertaining and energetic style! Auction Experiences
Discover the RiverThe Anacostia River is one of the defining geographical features of our region. Yet there is much more to it than a watery divide separating our city. Experience the river -- and all of its surprises and treasures --from a whole new perspective. Let the Anacostia Watershed Society be your guide as you a take a 2-3 hour trip on the river with up to 20 of your closest friends. Enjoy light refreshments on the journey, and gain a whole new appreciation for what the river means to Washington, DC. Your friends will thank you.Courtesy of Anacostia Watershed Society FMV: $1000
Go On (a Photographic) SafariGreat photography of faraway and remarkable landscapes can be dazzling, but you don’t need to travel to Mt. Everest or the Serengeti to capture remarkable imagery. Join local landscape photographer Martin Radigan on a photographic safari of the southern portions of Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve, and learn how to see your own world in a whole new light. Bring your best camera (or iphone) and your best friend (or spouse, or budding photography-buff child) and learn what it’s like to see through a photographer’s eye. Return with images that you can share as gifts or frame and keep – and bring home a new perspective on the world around you, courtesy of Montgomery Countryside Alliance. Limited to 4 participants. FMV: $300
Paint and SipJoin professional artists in a private studio environment for an artistic experience with a twist! You and your group will receive step-by-step instruction from teaching artists Ellen Cornett and Sheppard Bear as you create your own masterpieces, all while enjoying delicious appetizers and wine. Artists of all levels are invited to stretch their creative muscles as they work with professional artists in a happy hour atmosphere. When your work is done, enjoy a private wine and dessert reception featuring a string trio (professional musicians are members of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop faculty who play locally and nationally). Date to be coordinated with teaching artists, musicians, and CHAW staff. Limited to 8 participants. FMV: $770
Entertain in StyleThinking of how to make your next cocktail party, dinner party, or office party truly special? Then bring the food and let DC Youth Orchestra Program bring the music. One of DCYOP’s advanced chamber music ensembles will perform for you and your guests while you celebrate your special event in style. Choose a date between February 1 and May 15, 2017. Performers (three to five musicians) will play for approximately one hour (not during the school day!) and the classical repertoire will be determined by DCYOP.Courtesy of DC Youth Orchestra Program FMV: $1900
Food for the SoulGather around a table with seven of your family members or friends and enjoy a meal filled with flavor and delight, and made with love. You'll learn the art of food preparation from Shepherd's Table's expert chef, Manny LaRosa. This cooking class -- and meal -- for eight can be scheduled in your home (or ours) on a mutually agreeable date between February 1 and May 31, 2017. Enjoy!Courtesy of Shepherd's Table FMV: $800
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