Spur Local

Spur Local Strengthening local communities is our life's work. Formerly the Catalogue for Philanthropy. At Spur Local, strengthening communities is our life’s work.

As the region’s only locally-focused guide to civic engagement, we believe in the power of small nonprofits to spark big change together. Since 2003, Spur Local has raised more than $57 million from 10,000+ supporters for its network of 400+ critical local nonprofits, who are selected every year in a community-driven process led by 170+ local volunteers. Through its capacity building programs, Spu

r Local has trained 20,000+ nonprofit professionals, strengthening their skills as individuals and their relationships as organizations.

What kind of giver are you? Swipe through to explore our six giving personas and identify which approach most resonates ...
06/03/2026

What kind of giver are you? Swipe through to explore our six giving personas and identify which approach most resonates with you. Then visit EverydayGivingPledge.org for more resources on where & how to give locally this year!

The Next Gen Giving Circle's 2026 application is now open! We are inviting applications from:👉DMV-based nonprofits opera...
06/02/2026

The Next Gen Giving Circle's 2026 application is now open! We are inviting applications from:
👉DMV-based nonprofits operating with budgets at or below $750k
👉That are working with historically under-resourced communities in the Greater Washington region to build wealth or financial security through access to housing that promotes their health, well-being, and upward mobility

Visit nextgengivingcircle.org/grantmaking to learn more and apply by July 31, 2026!

At its heart, the Pledge is a commitment from our community, for our community. Every dollar to a local nonprofit goes...
05/28/2026

At its heart, the Pledge is a commitment from our community, for our community. Every dollar to a local nonprofit goes further. More importantly, donations to these on-the-ground organizations really matter right now. Learn more about what it means to take the pledge at EverydayGivingPledge.org.

If you're a DC resident, make sure you check/update your registration! As Election Day draws closer, swipe through for a...
05/26/2026

If you're a DC resident, make sure you check/update your registration! As Election Day draws closer, swipe through for a quick ranked choice voting how-to and example ballots.

For more resources, visit rankthedistrict.org.

What if we told you we can raise a billion dollars for local nonprofits? We just need half of all married couples in the...
05/21/2026

What if we told you we can raise a billion dollars for local nonprofits? We just need half of all married couples in the DMV who take the standard deduction to fully use the new charitable tax deduction.

Married taxpayers can deduct up to $2,000. If you're both paid 24 times a year, that's $41.67 per person, per paycheck.

There are many incredible local nonprofits that make your dollar go further for the community you're part of. Spur Local is your one-stop shop for finding them. Visit EverydayGivingPledge.org and say yes to giving more and giving local this year.

05/19/2026

Spur Local elevates community, and it's at the root of all we do. We are here to support nonprofits, connect them with the resources they need, and build relationships between nonprofits to create a bigger impact. No one organization can do this work alone, but we can do it together. Visit SpurLocal.org to learn more.

Thank you to our community members for sharing their words in this video: Ethel, Kaila, Ashley, Daphney, Michael and Erna, Amanda, Jodi, and Brian.

If you're a DC nonprofit considering doing voter education for your audience, we encourage you to attend our webinar nex...
05/14/2026

If you're a DC nonprofit considering doing voter education for your audience, we encourage you to attend our webinar next week! Ranked choice voting is coming to DC elections this year, and we're partnering with Rank the District to share more.

Next Wednesday, May 20, from 3-4pm, learn the best way to explain Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) from the voter's perspective, see a detailed explanation of how the Board of Elections counts votes, practice explaining it and answering questions about it, and learn more about how campaigns will run under this new system. Sign up here: bit.ly/SLrcv26

From "snowcrete" on the sidewalk to compost bins in the neighborhood, local officials influence the city's budget and le...
05/14/2026

From "snowcrete" on the sidewalk to compost bins in the neighborhood, local officials influence the city's budget and legislative decisions that impact our everyday lives! If you're a DC resident, mark your calendars:
✏ Register to vote or update your registration by May 26
✏ Early voting runs from June 8-14 (you can still register!)
✏ Election Day is on June 16

Congratulations to our All-Day Prize Winners! In 1st Place: Studio Acting Conservatory and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. In 2...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to our All-Day Prize Winners! In 1st Place: Studio Acting Conservatory and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. In 2nd Place: Community FarmShare and Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop.

View all our winners at GiveGreaterDC.org/Prizes!

Our team's secret favorite part of a campaign like ? This honor roll 💞 For our rivers and animals, for our mothers and ...
05/13/2026

Our team's secret favorite part of a campaign like ? This honor roll 💞 For our rivers and animals, for our mothers and children and families, for our nurses, for our volunteers, for the work and mission and hope, and most importantly, for the people in our lives... Whether you gave $5 or $50, thank you. Every dollar makes a meaningful difference.

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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