Events

County Community Grants Application and New December Workshops

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-01-07T15:21:03-05:00December 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.

Workshop: Engaging your Board in Fundraising

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-01-07T15:21:04-05:00November 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

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-01-07T15:21:04-05:00November 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.

CFO/Finance Directors Network – Join Us!

Nonprofit Montgomery2018-11-29T19:55:45-05:00November 26th, 2018|Events, Training Opportunities|

Join your fellow Finance Directors, CFOs, and COOs for collaborative problem solving, support and also share effective policies and practices. Nonprofit CFO, COO’s and Finance Directors are encouraged to attend. Questions? Contact us at programs@nonprofitmoco.org.

Date: December 6, 2018 from 1-2:30pm
Where: Flying V at the Silver Spring Black Box Theater – 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
RSVP

Introduction to Finding Grants & Proposal Writing at Rockville Library

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-01-07T15:21:05-05:00November 7th, 2018|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

Montgomery County Public Libraries (presented by the Foundation Center/Grantspace) is offering a free two-part seminar on finding grants and proposal writing for nonprofits at the Rockville Memorial Library. Participants will be able to: plan nonprofit funding research, identify funders that fit, match your organization to the right grant, and search Foundation Center databases. Intro to Finding Grants: Tuesday, November 13, 7-8pm and Intro to Proposal Writing, November 20, 7-8pm.

Recovering Indirect Costs on Federal and State Grants or Contracts

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-01-07T15:21:05-05:00November 7th, 2018|Events, Training Opportunities|

Learn how you should determine and recover the “indirect costs” of providing services for the state or federal government.

This workshop will include:

A review of revisions to federal “cost principles” and the rules that govern what constitutes, and how to calculate, “indirect costs” for nonprofits.
Explanation of the changes in new Office of Management and Budget uniform guidance on the use of federal funds, and how these federal changes will apply in Maryland to state-funded grants and contracts.
Overview of Senate Bill 1045, which requires that nonprofit providers be allowed to charge at least a minimum indirect cost rate of 10%.
Hands-on exercises based on your own organization’s activities and finances.

Who Should Attend:
Leaders and finance staff of nonprofits that have or are seeking government grants or contracts.

Details:
Tuesday, December 11 – 9am Breakfast, 9:30am – 3pm Program
Breakfast and Lunch provided
Fee: $10 per person

Hosted by: Easter Seals
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center
1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
REGISTER NOW

About the Presenter
Beth Bowsky is the National Council of Nonprofits’ Policy Specialist for Government-Nonprofit Contracting, a role in which she combines her unique blend of nonprofit and government experience to manage the Council’s multi-year and multi-faceted program to promote fairer and simpler contracting processes and procedures across the country.

This event is part of The Nonprofit Impact Series, which covers issues that are critical to nonprofits and build on the learnings from FIRM and MORE. The series is supported by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

PCC Equity Conference

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-01-07T15:21:05-05:00November 6th, 2018|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

Primary Care Coalition is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary with a Conference themed Opportunity. Equity. Health. This event will explore opportunities to create more person-centered systems of care delivery with a particular focus on equity. The conference is on November 28, 2018, 9am – 3pm at The Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, University of Maryland. Click here to register.

Calling all responsible nonprofits!

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-01-07T15:21:05-05:00November 6th, 2018|Events, Training Opportunities|

Risk assessment isn’t a topic we want to think about. But as nonprofits, we can’t put our collective “head in the sand.” Security risks to our clients, our donors, and other stakeholders is a real and growing threat no matter the size of the organization. Security breaches harm an organization’s reputation and make clients vulnerable. Every responsible nonprofit leader should know their vulnerabilities and have a security plan in place.You don’t need to be an expert in technology to learn how to protect your organization. Let us walk you through the basic steps!

Join Jordan McCarthy, Tech Impact Infrastructure & Security Lead for a seminar to lead you through the “Who, What, Where and Why” of combating security threats. Learn who the bad actors are, why they want your data and how you can arm your organization with that knowledge. We’ll also discuss common attacks and types of solutions available to nonprofits to combat them (nonvendor specific). Please come with your questions and concerns!

Most importantly: You will leave the session with a plan specific to your needs. Jordan will help you create an assessment of your organization’s specific threats and prioritized next steps for securing your organization.

This topic is relevant to every single nonprofit and is too important to ignore!

Friday, November 16, 2018 from 9-11am
The Nonprofit Village
12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852
RSVP HERE

We are pleased to offer this session for free for Montgomery County nonprofits because of our partnership with TechImpact.

This event is part of The Nonprofit Impact Series, which covers issues that are critical to nonprofits and build on the learnings from FIRM and MORE. The series is supported by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

JCRC’s Schmooze and Nosh Legislative Breakfast, November 29

Nonprofit Montgomery2018-10-24T17:53:32-04:00October 28th, 2018|Advocacy, Events|

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington invites the entire community for breakfast and discussion about legislative priorities and advocacy efforts with our Federal, State and Local Maryland elected officials. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.