In the Overview of Maryland Local Governments: Finance and Demographic Information is a chart of per-student funding in each Maryland county. The funding shows a range of funding for public education throughout Maryland on a per student basis. Montgomery County ranks 4th by total per pupil funding.
Dr. DeRionne Pollard was named in Washingtonian’s “The Most Powerful Women in Washington,” October 2, 2017 article. She is credited for creating training for jobs in high tech industries and establishing partnerships with Montgomery County Public Schools and the Universities at Shady Grove. Congratulations!
Community Workshop: Recognizing the Effects of Secondary Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Burnout on Service Providers, Clinicians & Caregivers Assisting the Military Population and Others
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 17th from 9am-12pm at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation. This is a free workshop and 3.0 CE Credits are available. Registration by October 13, is required.
Stepping Stones Shelter: Executive Director
Literacy Council of Montgomery County: Transition Program Case Manager
EveryMind: Office Manager
Easter Seals Serving DC | MD | VA: Veterans Outreach Manager
Jewish Council for the Aging: Accounts Receivable Accountant
Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic: Chief Executive Officer
Representatives from nonprofits that are considering submitting an application at for the November 1 deadline are invited to meet in advance with The Cafritz Foundation staff. The Q&A session will be on October 18, 9:30-10:30am, RSVP is required.
Yes, Some Questions Are Better Than Others (NPR, September 11)
7 things you can do to improve the sad, pathetic state of board diversity(Nonprofit AF, September 11)
What’s The Value Of A High School Diploma In Washington’s Local Economy? (The Koko Nnamdi Show, September 14)
LEADING WITH INTENT: 2017 NATIONAL INDEX OF NONPROFIT BOARD PRACTICES (BoardSource)
The City of Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival is accepting applications for nonprofits to receive a portion of its proceeds. Applications are available online and are due on October 9.
Help represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.
Planning, Housing, and Economic Development
October 5, 2pm
Health and Human Services
October 9, 9:30am
Education/Health and Human Services
October 19, 2pm
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.
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 (new day and time!)
Bender JCC of Greater Washington (6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville)
Know a nonprofit Making a Difference? Nominations are open for the 2018 awards presented by The Nonprofit Village. Apply online by November 10 and the awards will be presented on May 4, 2018.