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Accounting for Nonprofits: Keys for a Successful Audit

2020-01-02T12:56:49-05:00January 2nd, 2020|Events|

Preparation is the single most important factor for a successful financial statement audit. In this next session of our accounting series, we will discuss
  • best practices for audit preparation
  • common issues encountered by auditors
  • the role that the audit committee can, and should, play in the process
Wednesday, January 22 at 9am -10:30 am
The Leadership Hub: 6010 Executive Blvd., Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
RSVP HERE

events and other opportunities

2020-01-02T13:00:07-05:00January 1st, 2020|Uncategorized|

Nonprofit Maryland’s Legislative Preview – 15% Off

Maryland Nonprofits’ annual Legislative Preview is on January 6, 2020 at the Maritime Conference Center. The 2020 Legislative Session will address major issues affecting nonprofits and the people and communities we serve, including the funding of education, the impact of federal policies on Maryland’s government services, and protection of health and the environment.

Use the discount code FRIEND15 at checkout for a 15% discount.

 
GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Report

The 2019 GuideStar Compensation Report is available for purchase. The report is based on IRS data and allows users to research compensation across the nonprofit sector.

 
Free Music for your Fundraiser or Community Event

The local band 50 Years After is available to perform at no cost at local fundraisers or events. Recently they played for Catholic Charities and Warrior Canine Connection. Contact John Seng for more information.

Year End Thank You from Nonprofit Montgomery

2020-01-02T13:08:10-05:00December 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|

We would like to thank the Nonprofit Montgomery Board of Directors for their hard work and dedication. We appreciate their tireless commitment to our work and the nonprofit sector.
Debbie Riley, President, and CEO, Center for Adoption Support and Education
Jacob Newman, Vice President and Managing Director, Montgomery County, Latin American Youth Center
Jackie DeCarlo, Secretary and CEO, Manna Food Center
Ann Mazur, Treasurer and CEO, EveryMind

Shannon Babe-Thomas, Executive Director, Community Bridges, Inc.
Carson Henry, Executive Director, YMCA Youth & Family Services
Suzan Jenkins, CEO, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Ann Mazur, CEO, EveryMind
Kylie McCleaf, Executive Director, Family Services, Inc.
Chloe Perez, President & CEO, Hearts & Homes for Youth
Shane Rock, CEO, Interfaith Works
Abe Schuchman, CEO, Housing Unlimited
Susie Sinclair-Smith, CEO, Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Kathy Stevens, Executive Director, MCAEL
Elijah Wheeler, Deputy Executive Director/Social Justice Director, Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, Inc.

Year End Letter from Nonprofit Montgomery

2020-01-02T13:07:17-05:00December 28th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Dear Members, Partners, and Supporters,

Happy holidays from Nonprofit Montgomery! 2019 was a busy year filled with advocacy, new programs and workshops, and taking action on Early Care and Education through our collective impact initiative Montgomery Moving Forward.

Nonprofit Montgomery now has over 160 members, who represent the spectrum of nonprofit organizations in the County. It is a pleasure and a privilege to support the county’s nonprofit community. Thank you for participating in programs and forums, joining us in advocacy, and sharing your joys and challenges. Most of all, thank you all for the important work you do throughout the year to make Montgomery County a place where people can thrive.

As 2020 approaches, we look forward to continuing this work together. Warmest wishes for a happy, safe, and healthy holiday season!

With thanks,
The Nonprofit Montgomery Team

2020 Sneak Peak: Programs and Events

2020-01-02T13:03:37-05:00December 26th, 2019|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

Mark your calendar for these can’t be missed opportunities in 2020!

January

Keys for Successful Audit
Table for Ten: Board Governance

February
Survey Basics

March
MORE: Metrics, Outcomes, and Responsible Evaluation
Matrix Map
FIRM for Small or Emerging Nonprofits

April
Focusing on Focus Groups
Founder’s Dilemma
FIRM for Program Directors
Accounting for Nonprofits: 990s

Community Grant Changes and Timeline for FY 21 Announced

2020-01-02T12:55:27-05:00December 22nd, 2019|Grants & Funding, MoCo Government News|

The following changes are confirmed for Community Grants in FY 21:
  • County Council and County Executive grants will be combined into a single program.
  • The application portal for FY 21 will open on January 2 for nonprofits wishing to renew current grants, plus those applying for new grants. New programs and program enhancement grants are capped at $20,000 per organization and will only be awarded based on funding availability.
  • Applications for renewing and new grants will be due by January 29, 2020.
Priorities for funding in FY 21 are as follows:
  • Viable and effective programs funded in FY20
  • Renewing programs may request funding levels from FY 18 and FY 19 if FY20 funding was lower, or if funded in FY 18 and 19 but not in FY20.
  • Limited funds for new requests may be available, depending on funding availability.
Grants to be renewed will be announced in the County Executive’s budget.  Any new grants will be reviewed and transmitted to the Council after March 15. Grant application training sessions will be held:
  • January 7, 2020 – Plum Gar Recreation Center at 10am
  • January 7, 2020 – Wheaton Community Center at 2pm
  • January 8, 2020 – Council Office Building at 5:30pm
  • January 9, 2020 – Silver Spring Civic Center at 10am
The process and timeline for Cost-sharing Capital Grants will be unchanged. Watch for a full County Council worksession on Community Grants in January.

Click here to view the December 19, 2019 memo on the FY21 Community Grants process from the Office of Management and Budget to the County Council.

Grants and Funding Opportunities

2020-01-02T12:54:30-05:00December 20th, 2019|Grants & Funding|

DHCA Announces RFP for Tenant Services
The Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Tenant Services. The solicitation requests that nonprofit organizations submit proposals for the following categories of activities:

  • Tenant Education Services
  • Tenant Association Organizing Services
  • On-Site Legal Assistance at the District Court of Maryland
  • Financial Literacy and Credit Counseling

The deadline for proposals is January 4, 2020. Questions about this solicitation can be emailed to: DHCA.Housing@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Opioid Operational Command Center (OOCC) – Fiscal 2020 Grant Cycle
The OOCC is accepting mid-period proposals for fiscal year 2020 funds. Click here to view a copy of the application and instructions on applying for a grant. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2019. The OOCC has roughly $600,000 available to award as a result of returned/canceled grants.

Table for Ten: Board Governance

2019-12-11T10:51:11-05:00December 16th, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

Table for Ten: Board Governance
with Kristalee Overdahl, Principal, Virescent Group

Across this three-part Tables for Ten series on board governance, we will examine common challenges facing nonprofits boards including evaluating the “who’s who” of your board especially as it relates to the mission and vision of your organization, outlining approaches on getting the most out of individual board members today, and sharing tried and true methods of increasing board impact and effectiveness.

This Tables for Ten is beneficial to all nonprofit leaders who would like to tackle board governance head-on in the new year.

About Table for Ten:
Table for Ten meet three times for candid, confidential facilitated conversations and problem solving. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis for members only. These facilitated peer-to-peer sessions offer an opportunity for nonprofit executives to connect with peers around issues of importance to them and their organizations.

When: 1/28, 2/27, 3/31 from 9 to 10:30am
Location: 6010 Executive Blvd., Suite 200, Rockville
REGISTER HERE

Montgomery County Community Grants Update

2019-12-11T10:39:19-05:00December 14th, 2019|Advocacy|

The County Executive and County Council are considering sweeping changes to the County’s Community Grants process, which last year distributed over $14 million in funding to local nonprofits.The Council’s Health and Human Services and Government Operations Committees have held two joint meetings on the topic. Here is a memo from the Office of Budget and Management explaining some of the change options.

Following the November 5th Community Grants Dialogue (read our recap here), Nonprofit Montgomery, in partnership with the Office of Budget and Management and County Council Grants Office, hosted five focus groups to gain nonprofit input on potential changes to the Community Grants process. Fifty-two nonprofit leaders attended the focus groups, which were held in late November and early December.

Recommendations from the County Executive are forthcoming. In the meantime, the application process for funding in FY21 has been delayed. Nonprofit Montgomery will issue and Advocacy Alert as soon as changes are announced. Stay tuned!

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