MHA is Now EveryMind
The Mental Health Association of Montgomery County has a new name: EveryMind. Visit their new website at every-mind.org.
Computer Lab and Equipment Grant, Due October 7
The Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation, Inc. will award a refurbished computer lab to a County non-profit. The lab will consist of six reconditioned computers with operating systems, flat panel LCD monitors, keyboards, mice and one printer. Applications are available online. For more information contact Kelly or at 301-929-2197.
County Watershed Restoration and Outreach Grant, Due October 6
This Grant Program, offered by County Government and administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, is accepting proposals to support watershed restoration and outreach throughout the County. For more information contact Jeffrey Popp.
City First Foundation Summit, October 5
This day-long Summit will bring together key community stakeholders and thought leaders to highlight challenges, opportunities, vision and next steps needed to deepen support for small businesses and arts/non-profit organizations toward their sustainable growth in underserved communities. Click here for more information.
7th Annual Dialogue between Nonprofit Leaders and County Department Directors
Nonprofit Montgomery’s 7th Annual Directors Dialogue is a community conversation for executives in the nonprofit community with the Directors of Montgomery County’s Departments.
This gathering is an opportunity for the Department Directors to share budget and policy priorities and where they see their departments heading in the next fiscal year. Plus, this provides nonprofit leaders with an early chance to react and to share what they are seeing and experiencing in the community.
Confirmed speakers:
Uma Ahluwalia, Department of Health and Human Services
Cherri Branson, Department of Procurement
Clarence J. Snuggs, Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Thursday, October 6, 8:30-10:30am, Easter Seals, Silver Spring, MD. Registration is open for Nonprofit Montgomery members.
County Procurement Forum, October 5
The Montgomery County Office of Procurement is having a forum on October 5 from 8:30am-12:30pm at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The forum will include information about the procurement process and how to write a proposal. Representatives from upcoming local projects will also speak. Click here for more information and to register.
Free Seminar: How to advocate effectively for your nonprofit’s mission
Chesapeake Public Strategies is hosting a free advocacy seminar for County nonprofits on October 26 from 1:30-5pm at the Bethesda Women’s Club. The free seminar will feature panels on: social media for advocacy, media relations in the digital age, and grassroots organizing on a budget. Register today.
Seminar: Understanding Health Coverage Options for County Residents
October 14, 8:30am–3:00pm at The Universities at Shady Grove
The landscape of health care coverage for County residents is complex and changing. The good news is that there are many health care options. Please join this collaborative effort to equip you with the latest information on Medicaid, Qualified Health Plans, and County health programs. This interactive seminar will help providers:
- Understand current options and eligibility;
- Prepare clients for successful enrollment;
- Improve service delivery, decrease frustration and help clients access the care they need;
- Build relationships with other providers and OESS staff.
Who Should Attend: Case managers and eligibility workers from health care and human services nonprofits.
Sponsored by: The Department of Health and Human Services, Board of Social Services, Healthcare Initiative Foundation, Nonprofit Montgomery, Primary Care Coalition
This free event is open to everyone. Click here to register.
A Note from Executive Director Brigid Howe
Thank you to all who responded to our recent member survey. Your feedback on Nonprofit Montgomery’s programs and services is critical to our direction for the future. We’ll be sharing some of the results of the survey in Nonprofit Matters, so stay tuned. If you were unable to take the survey, we are always eager to hear our members’ feedback, so please email us at connect@nonprofitmoco.org.
We are so excited to offer our pilot program MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation) Training this year. We have worked closely with our advisory board of representatives of Montgomery County government, nonprofits, and philanthropy to create a meaningful and impactful program with a local focus that our sector was missing. Our fall pilot session filled quickly, but we are offering this program again in the spring—registration will open in January for our April 28-29 program.
Finally, thank you to all our new and renewed members for making our work to strengthen the nonprofit sector possible. The collective work of nonprofits is vital to the health of our community. If you haven’t renewed yet, there’s still time. Join us and work together to address common problems with your peers, develop your own leadership skills and ensure your organization has a voice at the table.
With thanks,
Brigid Howe
Executive Director
Save the Date: FIRM Check Up (FIRM Alumni Session)
Here’s an opportunity to check in on your progress since taking FIRM. Do you need some input on changes you’d like to make? Is there something you are struggling with? Here’s a chance to meet with fellow FIRM alumni and Justin Pollock (head FIRM instructor) to work through issues, hear success stories, and renew your enthusiasm for making changes to your financial management. Dust off that resource binder and join us for an informative and motivating session.
October 13, 9:30am–11:30pm , Location TBD
This alumni session is open to anyone who has taken the FIRM 2 day institute. Questions? Contact Lesley.