We are in the FY24 County budget season, and County Executive Elrich’s budget forums are in
full swing. Please consider joining one of the budget forums to speaking up for our sector. Sharing the impact of your work makes a difference. Nonprofits not only provide services to the vulnerable but also build community and innovate solutions to challenging social problems. And, that work cannot happen without a true partnership and investment from the County.
Suggested talking points: Your mission, who and where you serve, why it is important that you are able to continue to provide services, and how you leverage county dollars to attract additional funding.
Questions you can ask: 1. Can we ensure that nonprofits receive an annual increase that is on par with that given to County employees? 2. How can we provide more opportunities for grant funding to smaller, newer organizations and those that are led by people of color and/or have not received grants from the County previously?
Upcoming Forums:
- Monday, Nov. 21: Silver Spring Region
- Monday, Nov. 28: Leisure World with Satellite Viewing Locations, Older Adult Population
- Tuesday, Nov. 29: East County Region, Chinese Language
- Wednesday, Dec. 7: East County Region
- Monday, Dec.12: Upcounty Region
- Wednesday, Dec.14: Bethesda Region
Nonprofit Montgomery’s Advocacy:
Nonprofit Montgomery’s Advocacy and Development Director Franca Brilliant attended the Mid-County Budget forum on November 14 and testified in support of nonprofits in Montgomery County. Click here to read her questions and here to hear how the County Executive responded (starts 1:37:30).