Each year, the Madison focuses its fundraising efforts to benefit one local charity, which is chosen by vote at the annual all-member meeting. Designated charities in previous years have included: No Greater Sacrifice (2011), StreetWise Partners DC (2010), Community Lodgings (2009), Susan G. Komen for the Cure (2008), and My Sister's Place (2007).

Raising Money For Charity

The Madison has raised over $100,000 for local charities since its inception in 2004. The Madison offers its members the opportunity to connect personal and professional goals, and build new, rewarding relationships through community service.

Members of the Madison are college-educated young professionals who come from all over the nation and excel in a variety of fields—from politics to business, medicine to finance, education to law. Members represent a range of Washington-area employers, including: the White House, Congress, the State Department and other federal agencies, media networks, Fortune-500 companies, and internationally recognized hospitals and law firms.

Madison Membership

Membership is offered once a year at the invitation of the Madison Board.

The organization is named in honor of Dolley Madison, who ranks among the most significant and beloved first ladies in American history, and whose lasting legacy exemplifies the gracious character, civic pride, and spirit of service that the Madison seeks to foster.

Each year, the Madison selects a cause to support with members' fundraising and volunteer efforts. After an incredible partnership last year, we've decided to continue our work with No Greater Sacrifice in 2012. No Greater Sacrifice ("NGS"), a cutting edge zero-profit organization was created to honor the sacrifices of our Service Members by investing in their children's capacity for greatness through education. NGS is dedicated to the 50,000 children of our nation's fallen and wounded Service Members by delivering scholarships and resources to improve their quality of life through the pursuit of higher education. Currently, NGS has raised over $1.5 million dollars in donations and has financially covered over 15 children with post-high school educations. NGS accomplishes its mission in part by partnering with their various sister charities.

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