The Nonprofit Ecosystem in District of Columbia

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ASN LEADS THE FIGHT AGAINST KIDNEY DISEASES BY EDUCATING HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, SHARING NEW KNOWLEDGE, ADVANCING RESEARCH, AND ADVOCATING THE HIGHEST QUALITY CARE FOR PATIENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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GBCI PROVIDES THIRD-PARTY CREDENTIALING AND VERIFICATION FOR SEVERAL RATING SYSTEMS RELATING TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. IT WAS ESTABLISHED IN JANUARY 2008 WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT OF THE LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED) PROJECT CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALING PROCESSES. GBCI HAS EXPANDED ITS CERTIFICATION EFFORTS TO EIGHT RATING SYSTEMS ALL WITHIN THE SUSTAINABILITY UMBRELLA INCLUDING PEER, TRUE, SITES, ICP, RELI AND WELL. GBCI ALSO OVERSEES PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS INCLUDING THE LEED PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS, WHICH DENOTE LEADERSHIP IN GREEN BUILDING AND TO DISTINGUISH BUILDING PROFESSIONALS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO SUCCESSFULLY STEWARD THE LEED CERTIFICATION PROCESS. ADDITIONAL GBCI CREDENTIALS INCLUDE THE SITES AP, THE WELL AP, CITY CLIMATE PLANNER, SEA AND SEP, THE LEED GREEN RATER, THE TRUE ADVISOR AND EDGE EXPERTS.

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DC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL INSPIRES INQUIRING, ENGAGED, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND CARING SECONDARY STUDENTS WHO ARE MULTI-LINGUAL, CULTURALLY COMPETENT, AND COMMITTED TO PROACTIVELY CREATING A SOCIALLY JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area.

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USA FOR UNHCR PROTECTS REFUGEES AND EMPOWERS THEM WITH HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY.

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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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TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT THROUGH ACCREDITATION, EDUCATION AND MEASUREMENT.

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JUBILEE HOUSING'S MISSION IS TO BUILD DIVERSE, COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE TO THRIVE. JUBILEE HOUSING DELIVERS JUSTICE THROUGH HOUSING + SERVICES, OR JUSTICE HOUSING- DEEPLY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, IN THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS, WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROVIDED ONSITE AND WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE.

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TO PERFORM THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL TO THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL PARKS AGENCY.

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The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA sites.

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THE THOMAS B. FORDHAM FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE THOMAS B. FORDHAM INSTITUTE, THE NATION'S LEADER IN ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, BY PROVIDING QUALITY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND COMMENTARY, AS WELL AS ON-THE-GROUND ACTION AND ADVOCACY IN OHIO.

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TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF EMPLOYERS OBLIGATED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUND UNDER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH THE LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) AND LIUNA AFFILIATES.

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THE MSRB PROTECTS INVESTORS, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER MUNICIPAL ENTITIES, AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY PROMOTING A FAIR & EFFICIENT MUNICIPAL SECURITIES MARKET.

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TO ADVANCE A BALANCED AND REALISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF AMERICAN INTERESTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide diagnostic testing and/or individual or group instruction for people who are having reading difficulties. Instruction focuses on phonics, dictionary skills, vocabulary development, spelling and study skills, comprehension and memory skills.

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THE US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS (PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE CONTINUATION) CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS ISSUES AFFECTING OUR NATION, OUR ECONOMY, AND THE GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to represent physicians who have special training and expertise in one clinical area of practice which focuses on a specific age group, an organ system of the body, or on complex scientific techniques developed to diagnose or treat certain types of disorders.

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THE CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS IS A LEADING FORCE IN THE FIGHT TO REDUCE TOBACCO USE AND ITS DEADLY TOLL IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. WE ADVOCATE FOR THE NEED FOR PUBLIC POLICIES PROVEN TO PREVENT KIDS FROM SMOKING, HELP SMOKERS QUIT AND PROTECT EVERYONE FROM SECONDHAND SMOKE.