advocacy

how we advocate for nonprofits

Nonprofit Montgomery works year-round to inform nonprofits about issues that affect them as businesses, and that affect the people they serve.

We speak for the sector during important budget and policy debates. We communicate regularly with local elected officials and their staff to make sure they understand the needs of nonprofits. We also work behind the scenes with county departments to improve relations and work through policy and procedural issues.

Finally, we provide our members opportunities to interact with key elected and government leaders.

Nonprofit Montgomery members’ input on budget and legislative issues is vital as we prepare platforms and briefs. We welcome your feedback, stories, and concerns.

recent advocacy news

Council Candidate Survey Responses – April 1

Nonprofit Montgomery works closely with the County Government and maintains regular communication with Councilmembers, the County Executive, and their teams to elevate the needs and priorities of the nonprofit sector. As part of this work, we invited all County Council candidates to complete a short questionnaire reflecting on their personal and professional [...]

Registration Now Open for 2026 Tools to Thrive Expo

Registration is now open for Nonprofit Montgomery's second annual Tools to Thrive: Building Strength & Resilience Expo March 2, 2026 |Silver Spring Civic Building Expo - 9 am - 2:30 pm Learning Sessions - 9:30 am - 11:30 am Luncheon - 12:30 pm Nonprofit Montgomery’s Tools to Thrive Expo is where mission-driven leaders, partners, and [...]

Nonprofit Montgomery Releases Federal Impact Supplement Highlighting Urgent Challenges Facing Local Nonprofits

September 30, 2025 – Nonprofit Montgomery hosted a lunch event to release the Federal Impact on Montgomery County Nonprofits, a supplement to its 2025 State of Nonprofits in Montgomery County Report. The event brought together nonprofit, government, and community leaders to examine how shifts in federal policies and funding priorities are [...]

One Year Until the 2026 Maryland Primary – The Countdown Is On!

One Year Until the 2026 Maryland Primary — The Countdown Is On! June 23, 2026, marks the next Maryland Primary Election — and the work begins now. Every four years, Nonprofit Montgomery mobilizes the power of the nonprofit sector to engage in the electoral process. As a vital part of our [...]

Nonprofit Montgomery Unveils 2025 State of Nonprofits Report and Hosts Tools To Thrive Expo

Nonprofit Montgomery Unveils 2025 State of Nonprofits Report and Hosts Tools To Thrive Expo Montgomery County, MD — Nonprofit Montgomery is proud to announce the release of the 2025 State of Nonprofits in Montgomery County Report, an in-depth examination of the sector’s current impact, challenges and emerging trends. This comprehensive [...]

White House Rescinds Freeze on Federal Grants – Advocacy and Updates

White House Rescinds Freeze on Federal Grants – Advocacy and Updates Nonprofit Montgomery is relieved to learn that the White House has reversed its decision to freeze essential federal grants and funding. Like many of you, we were alarmed that the new federal administration had issued a memo pausing federal [...]