School-Specific Resources

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• • Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
  • www.catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Community service, Education, Environment, International, Internship, Nonprofit, Performing Arts, Washington DC, School of Communication, School of International Service, School of Public Affairs

  Initiated and developed by the Harman Family Foundation, the Catalogue for Philanthropy brings attention and donors to the greater Washington, D.C., area’s smaller, community-based nonprofits. Featured charities are rigorously evaluated so that contributions are guaranteed to make a difference across a tremendous range of focus areas, from the arts to health and development. AU students and alumni interested in volunteering, interning, or working with high-impact, carefully evaluated, community-based nonprofits are encouraged to research and connect with the organizations featured by the Catalogue.

• • Commission on the Arts and Humanities
  • dcarts.dc.gov/DC/DCARTS
• Tags: Arts Management, College of Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts, Grants, Internship, Job Searching, Literature, Performing Arts, Washington DC

  DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities lists events, available grant funds, other service, and general information.

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• • DC Motion Picture and TV Development
  • film.dc.gov/DC/FILM
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Film, Film Production, Internship, Local Government, Performing Arts, School of Communication, Washington DC

  The DC Motion Picture and TV Development initiates and implements programs to generate revenue and stimulate employment in DC through the production of film and video projects.

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• • Institute of International Education
  • www.iie.org/Content/NavigationMenu/About_IIE1...
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Education, Grants, International, Internship, Job Searching, Languages, Washington DC

  IIE is among the world's largest and most experienced international education and training organizations.

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• • Television, Internet and Video Association of DC
  • www.tivadc.org
• Tags: Film, Film Production, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication, Washington DC

  The Television, Internet and Video Association of DC is a membership organization offering career opportunities, new-industry technology seminars, educational outreach, and mentoring for members of the media production community.

• • The Writer's Center
  • www.writer.org
• Tags: College of Arts and Sciences, Internship, Job Searching, Literature, Networking, Research, Tutorial/Training, Washington DC

  A DC-based organization supporting writers of all interests.

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• • Washington Media Scholars Foundation
  • mediascholars.org
• Tags: Networking, Public Relations, School of Communication, Washington DC, Media

  Based “Inside the Beltway”, the non-partisan, non-profit, 501(c)3, Washington Media Scholars Foundation provides the opportunity for college students to gain firsthand knowledge of the public policy advertising field, and to meet — and potentially work for — leaders in the media industry.

• • Women in Film and Video
  • www.wifv.org
• Tags: Film, Networking, Professional Association, School of Communication, Washington DC

  WIFV of Washington, DC is dedicated to advancing professional development and achievement for women working in film, video, multimedia, and related disciplines. Includes networking events and a job board for members.