The State of Nonprofits in Northern Virginia

Nov 20, 2025 12:00 PM

There’s been a lot of change across the DMV in 2025. How is that impacting individuals, families, community members, and the nonprofits across the region who support them? And how can donors respond? Join the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the School of Policy and Government of George Mason University for an in-depth look at the latest Insight Region^® report, The State of Nonprofits in Northern Virginia. This webinar will highlight key findings from recent research, offering a data-driven perspective into the challenges facing our region’s nonprofit sector, and the opportunities for donors to make an impact in their local community.

Designed for donors, professional advisors, and Northern Virginia business leaders, the session will provide practical takeaways to inform year-end giving strategies as well as longer-term philanthropic planning. Learn how you can support the resilience and sustainability of local nonprofits and make a meaningful impact in our community.

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Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)

THE PRESENTERS

Renée Byng Yancey is the President & CEO of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, a role she assumed in 2024. A seasoned nonprofit and philanthropy executive, her career spans leadership roles in education, workforce development, and community engagement. Prior to joining the Foundation, she held senior positions at the American Institute of Architects and the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington. Renée brings a deep commitment to social change, civic engagement, and public-private partnerships. She holds a Master of Science from Drexel University and an honorary Doctorate from Peirce College, where she served on the board of trustees for over 13 years. A proud Northern Virginian since 2007, she is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and active community volunteer.


Alan J. Abramson is a professor and the director of the Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. In these positions, he teaches, conducts research, and works in the broad field of public administration, with a particular focus on issues related to the nonprofit sector and philanthropy. For more than a decade, Abramson directed the Aspen Institute’s Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program, overseeing the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund and other initiatives that helped to build the nonprofit research field in the United States, strengthen nonprofit and foundation leaders, and deepen the understanding of policymakers about nonprofit activities. Before joining the Aspen Institute, he was on the staff of the Urban Institute, where he conducted research on a variety of domestic public policy issues.

Terry L. Clower is Northern Virginia Chair and professor of public policy in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. He is also director of George Mason's Center for Regional Analysis. The Center provides economic and public policy research services to sponsors in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Prior to joining George Mason, Clower was director for the Center for Economic Development and Research at the University of North Texas. He also spent 10 years employed in private industry in logistics and transportation management positions.

Please note: This session is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Attendees are encouraged to consult their own professional advisors for guidance specific to their circumstances.