Identity’s FY17 Annual Report + Evaluation Report
Recently, Identity, Inc. released its FY17 Annual Report and a FY17 Evaluation Report. These reports are a window into Identity’s 18th year serving at-risk Latino and other youth, and their families.
New Job Opportunity: Executive Assistant and Communications Manager
Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day: Executive Assistant and Communications Manager
The Executive Assistant and Communications Manager is responsible for the efficient organization and implementation of administrative tasks required to support the Executive Director and administrative team in all aspects of program management. This position is integral to the strategic leadership of the organization and is responsible for ensuring that the Wonders mission and brand is communicated to all internal and external community members. Primary responsibilities will be administrative support to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, leading communication and marketing initiatives, implementing development activities, and program assistance. Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day actively supports the career and professional advancement of staff through continuing education. A minimum of 24 hours of such training is required yearly.
Link: Exec Assistant and Communications Manager Job Description
Congratulations Shannon Babe-Thomas
Community Bridges Executive Director Shannon Babe-Thomas is a recipient of The Daily Record’s2017 Leading Women for her accomplishments made in her career.
Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE Program Fall 2017 Participating Class
Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation) program enters it’s second year with teams from thirteen local nonprofits attending an intensive 1.5 days of training. MORE is a dynamic program that helps nonprofits measure the impact of their programs and communicate those results to their boards, funders, donors and other constituents.
Participants commented that the training is “engaging and high energy” with dynamic, knowledgeable facilitators and “a really good mix of presentation and activities, with opportunities to meet people from other nonprofits.” Participants liked the “really clear tools and formats, great resources and takeaway items” and gained “new energy, skills and strategies for looking at our organization’s evaluation endeavors.” A participant observed that MORE showed them how to “use evaluation data to improve, not just report.”
MORE is available to Nonprofit Montgomery members for just $25 per organization, thanks to the support of a Montgomery County Executive Grant, the Healthcare Initiative Foundation, and The Universities at Shady Grove.
Congratulations to the following organizations for sending a team to the Fall 2017 MORE program:
Arts on the Block, Arts for the Aging, Inc., Community Ministries of Rockville, Cornerstone Montgomery, DHHS Latino Health Initiative, Holy Cross Health, Housing Unlimited, Inc., IMPACT Silver Spring, Interfaith Works, Manna Food Center, Montgomery Housing Partnership, Parent Encouragement Program, The Children’s Inn at NIH
The next session of MORE will be on March 15-16, 2018. For more information about MORE or any Nonprofit Montgomery program, contact Lesley. (more…)
Dialogue Between Nonprofit Leaders and County Government Department Directors
Nonprofit Montgomery’s 8th Annual Directors Dialogue is a community conversation for executives in the nonprofit community with the Directors of Montgomery County’s Departments.
This annual gathering is an opportunity for the Department Directors to share budget and policy priorities heading into the next year. Plus, this event provides nonprofit leaders with a chance to share what they are seeing and experiencing in the community.
Join your colleagues for networking and discussion, and an opportunity to provide feedback to the Department Directors.
Confirmed speakers:
Uma Ahluwalia, Department of Health and Human Services
Gabe Albornoz, Department of Recreation
Cherri Branson, Department of Procurement
Clarence J. Snuggs, Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Monday, October 30, 3-5pm
Bender JCC of Greater Washington (6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville)
Register here.
Real Food Festival – October 28
Join Real Food for Kids Montgomery for the Real Food Festival on October 28, 9am – 1:30pm at the Concord St. Andrews United Methodist Church.The festival will feature a variety of workshops in two slots (9:30-10:30am and 10:45-11:45am) for kids and parents on cooking, nutrition, mindfulness, yoga and other wellness topics. Tickets are available online.
Committee for Montgomery Breakfast
The 2017 Annual Legislative Breakfast is on December 14 from 7-9:30am at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the 2018 Gubernatorial candidates. Click here for more information.
Free Webinar: Taproot+ Live: Craft a Project Ask to Find the Right Skilled Volunteer
Taproot Foundation will be hosting a webinar will teach you everything you need to get started on Taproot+, our cost-free online platform that connects nonprofits with skilled volunteers for short-term pro bono projects. Participants will learn how to translate your challenges and plans into a clear ask and how to post needs on Taproot+. The webinar is on October 25 at 1pm. Click here to register.
Interesting Reads
Audacious Philanthropy (Harvard Business Review, September/October 2017)
These are the four essential skills CEOs of the future have to have (Fast Company, September 25, 2017)
What’s Lost When Only Rich Kids Play Sports (The Atlantic, September 28, 2017)
Congratulations Mark Bergel of A Wider Circle
Recently Mark Bergel, Executive Director of A Wider Circle received an honorable mention for the2017 EXCEL Award which recognizes and spotlights outstanding leadership among Washington-area nonprofit chief executives.