TRANSFORM MID-ATLANTIC INC

Programs

1. CONVENING the MD, DC, DE, WV, & NORTHERN VA HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY to ADVANCE the PUBLIC PURPOSES of HIGHER EDUCATION: As the largest higher education association in the Mid-Atlantic region, TMA regularly convenes member institution presidents, senior leaders, faculty, students, community leaders, and corporate partners, and other representatives to deepen the commitment of colleges and universities to their public missions that seek to (1) advance equitable and sustainable campus-community partnerships; (2) develop the next generation of engaged democratic and global citizens; and (3) catalyze positive social change through civic and community engaged programs, research, learning, and service. To accomplish this aspect of its mission, TMA hosts regular meetings for a Senior Advisory Group for Engagement, an annual Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Conference, institutes, a diverse array of engaging workshops and conversations, and professional development opportunities for member and non-member campus stakeholders and their community partners. Additionally, TMA facilitates an annual civic fellowship program for student leaders from throughout the region to participate in…

   $321,763 spentof which $9,868 as grants$196,990 earned by the program
   54% of program spending

2. BUILDING CAMPUS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS to ADDRESS POVERTY and CREATE THRIVING COMMUNITIES: TMA provides 30-38 AmeriCorps VISTA sub-grants (VALUED AT OVER $2,100,000) to member institutions and non-profit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region. Through this grant, the full-time TMA VISTA program coordinators develop and expand anti-poverty partnerships between higher education institutions together with community-based organizations, non-profits, local schools, and/or school systems. TMAs survey data estimates that MEMBER INSTITUTIONS STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE OVER $600,000,000 IN SERVICES TO THE REGION ANNUALLY. Projects include college access & completion, food security, workforce development, mentoring, financial literacy, veterans initiatives, creating heathy and sustainable communities, etc. Through its Taskforces, Equity Conversation Series, Civic Education Series, K12/P20 Education Groups, Institutes, and other professional development opportunities, TMA provides resources to institutionalize and celebrate an inclusive, diverse culture through which all members of our communities can serve, fully participating in civic and community engagement initiatives. TMA advises senior…

   $218,103 spent$256,075 earned by the program
   36% of program spending

3. PROVIDING RESOURCES, RECOGNITION, VISIBILITY, and NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS: TMA annually awards up to $100,000 in grants to campuses, individuals, and partnerships within its membership including: Faculty Development Mini-Grants, MLK and 9/11 Day of Service Grants funded by AmeriCorps, and other Mini-Grants. These funding opportunities are used by a diverse array of community-engaged practitioners, faculty, and other stakeholders to create innovative new programs, community-based courses, and collaborative intercampus partnerships. Annually, TMA honors the inspiring contributions and work of an outstanding group of faculty, administrators, students, and partnerships within its membership through the TMA AWARDS PROGRAM. Since 2009, hundreds of community-engaged individuals and leaders impact across the region has been recognized! Through partnerships with national and regional organizations including The Alliance for Campus Community Engagement (ACCE), the Coalition for Service-Learning, The Facing Project, Fulbright, Carnegie, All In, MSCHE, and others TMA offers a bevy of additional funding and resource-based offerings to its members, as well as opportunities to highlight and share…

   $60,643 spentof which $50,342 as grants$63,336 earned by the program
   10% of program spending

The 3 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $600,509.