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County Executive Listening Sessions Added

2018-12-13T19:31:33-05:00December 11th, 2018|Advocacy, Events|

County Executive Elrich is holding additional “listening sessions” that will allow residents and stakeholders of the County an opportunity to have their voices heard.  

Listening Sessions/Public Forums 

  1. Saturday, December 15 from 3-4:30 p.m. at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda
  2. Monday, December 17 from 7:30-9 p.m., Churchill High School, 11300 Gainsborough Rd, Potomac
  3. Thursday, December 20 from 7-8:30 p.m., Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Rd, Kensington

County Community Grants Application and New December Workshops

2019-01-07T15:21:03-05:00December 11th, 2018|Events, Grants & Funding|

The Montgomery County Community Grants Online Portal is now open and accepting applications for FY20. Applicants should visit the Council Grants website to receive updates on the process, access the online portal, sign up for a December info session, view the workshop presentation slides or request a meeting to discuss application questions.

This is the final opportunity to RSVP for December workshops and webinar for applicants and specific interest groups such as:

MoCo Food Council Food Recovery and Access Working Group (FRAWG) Food/Hunger Workshop
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 9:30-11:30am
2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902

GRANTS WORKSHOP with the African Affairs Advisory Group
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 7-8pm
Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910 GRANTS WORKSHOP for New Americans / Immigrant Services
Saturday, December 15, 2018, 2-4pm       
*This workshop is intended for applicants that are immigrants and organizations that provide services to majority immigrant communities. Translators are welcome to attend.*
Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center – East County Site – Main Meeting Room
3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

GRANTS GENERAL INFORMATION WEBINAR / ONLINE MEETING
Monday, December 17, 2018, noon-1pm
*Please register for this workshop if you are unable to attend any of the in-person workshops or if you would like a refresher on the grants process and have more questions for staff.

Identity’s Report on Promise of Latino Youth in Montgomery County

2018-11-29T20:01:51-05:00December 1st, 2018|Advocacy, Nonprofit Resources|

A new report by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Public Health found that Latino youth in Montgomery County express high academic motivation, high academic expectations, and a positive outlook for the future, but that they become markedly less optimistic as they get older because of significant barriers to success in their studies, work, and life.

In The Promise of Latino Youth in Montgomery County, researchers say that Latino youth in Montgomery County are exceptionally vulnerable, citing downward trends in school performance, as well as poverty, and high rates of adversity and psychological distress. As a result, the authors say that there is a “breach in the compact between a community and its youth to help them achieve their highest potential.” Click here to access the report.

Reading List

2018-11-29T20:00:54-05:00November 30th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Secrets of 13 of the world’s most productive people (Fast Company, November 25)

Why Are We Still Struggling with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nonprofit Governance? (The Nonprofit Quarterly, November 20)

Data Walk: How Elected Officials Stay Informed (City of Gaithersburg, November 14)

SPECIAL REPORT: The Ailing CFC: One More Canary in the Workplace Giving Coal Mine? (The Nonprofit Quarterly, November 13)

A Note from Senator Kagan: Fair Repayment for ‘Indirect’ Costs

2019-01-07T15:21:04-05:00November 30th, 2018|Advocacy|

Have you been discouraged from applying for government contracts by the lack of a guaranteed reimbursement rate for indirect costs? Expenses for fundamental needs like rent, utilities, accounting, and personnel costs are all defined as indirect costs. Unfortunately — as you likely know — many organizations with State-funded grants or contracts receive limited or no reimbursement for these critical expenses. Federal “Uniform Guidance” ensuring repayment for at minimum 10% of operating costs has been in place since 2014.

This year, I sponsored and unanimously passed Senate Bill 1045 replicating these federal standards in Maryland. In 2019, I will sponsor legislation that will apply this law retroactively to multi-year grants or contracts in place prior to October 1, 2018. When Maryland organizations receive fair repayment, it increases the long-term health of the nonprofit sector. Click here for more information.

New Job Opportunities

2018-11-29T20:13:13-05:00November 29th, 2018|Job Opportunities|

Jubilee Association of Maryland: Executive Director
The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health: Program & Services Coordinator
Interfaith Works: Communications Manager
Montgomery College Foundation: Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations
Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium: Associate Director of Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Strathmore: Vice President of Advancement 

Workshop: Engaging your Board in Fundraising

2019-01-07T15:21:04-05:00November 28th, 2018|Events, Uncategorized|

Does your organization have all the fundraising support it wants and needs from the board? Attempting to twist arms and begging for assistance is not the answer. During this interactive session, we will review strategies to more effectively engage your board in fundraising efforts.

Specific topics include implementing a different approach when seeking fundraising assistance and establishing a more intentional board cultivation and recruitment strategy.

Join us for a two hour session as Lewis Flax, of Flax Associates, leads us through three key strategies to enhance the fundraising potential of your board.

January 24, 2019 from 9-11am
Jewish Council for the Aging: 12320 Parklawn Dr, Rockville
REGISTER HERE

In addition to the Workshop, we will be doing a Table for Ten on Board Fundraising Engagement with Lewis Flax. Tables for Ten meet three times for candid, confidential facilitated conversations and problem solving. Contact Meredith for more information.

ICYMI Security Workshop with Tech Impact

2019-01-07T15:21:04-05:00November 28th, 2018|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

On November 16 Jordan McCarthy of Tech Impact led a workshop on nonprofit security for a group of our members. During the session he helped navigate the tricky world of online security, including how to identify areas of vulnerability and low-cost ways to secure our data, including our client and organization’s sensitive information. In this rapidly evolving security world, nonprofits need the support of security professionals to protect themselves from current and emerging threats.

Click here to read our ICYMI and learn:

  • types of phishing techniques frequently used
  • tips on low-cost security measures
  • tools to help monitor risks
Nonprofit Montgomery would like to our partner Tech Impact for leading this event. Tech Impact empowers communities and nonprofits to use technology to better serve our world.

Montgomery County Grants Information

2018-11-29T19:55:12-05:00November 27th, 2018|Grants & Funding|

FY20 Community Services Grants Program
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services nonprofits grants of up to $10,000, to support health and human service projects that promote a safe, healthy and self-sufficient community. The program provides reimbursement to funded organizations for approved equipment and other capital purchases. Applications are accepted until December 10 at 3pm. Click here for more information.

Montgomery County Community Grants
FY20 Deadlines and Dates

The County Council released the FY20 grant deadlines and workshop dates for the County Executive and County Council Community Grants. Workshops are free, open to the public and identical in content. Representatives from the County Executive, County Council, and Health and Human Services will be presenting important information on how non-profit organizations serving County residents can apply for grant funding. Previous grant recipients and new applicants are encouraged to attend a workshop.

December 5: Applications Available
November & December 2018 – Community Grants Information Workshops (click here to register)

  • November 29 Workshop #2 – White Oak – White Oak Community Recreation Center – White Oak Social Hall B, 2-4pm
  • December 5 Workshop #3 – Germantown – UpCounty Regional Services Center – Conference Room A, 2-4pm
January 15, 2019: Applications Due
February-April 2019 – Grants Advisory Group Review and Evaluation of Applications
Early May 2019 – Grants Advisory Group Issues Report
Late May 2019 – County Council makes funding decisions on grants as part of County Operating Budget. Proposals selected for funding are effective July 1.
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