The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce is hosting a debate for the Democratic candidates for County Executive. It will be moderated by Steve Hull, editor of Bethesda Magazine and Bethesda Beat, and Andrew Metcalf, who covers county government for Bethesda Beat. The debate and reception will be on November 15, from 4-7pm. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Living Independently for Everyone has partnered with the Director of Accessible Programs at the National Gallery of Art, to recognize talented artists who have been impacted by a disability for an art showcase and sale. The event will be at Blackrock Art Center on September 22, 6-8pm.
Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation) Training helps nonprofits learn about evaluation, and offer a deep dive into measuring impact and gauging program effectiveness.
MORE helps organizations develop strategic approaches to data collection and analysis, and guides them in developing metrics and to analyze program outcomes to improve service delivery. Participants will develop their skills and make concrete plans to measure the results of their work.
MORE will strengthen your organization’s capacity to measure results by:
Nonprofits attend MORE as a team of up to four people, including the executive director or a senior leader, program directors, and development staff.
Intensive: October 12, 8:30am-5:00pm at the Universities at Shady Grove (breakfast & lunch provided) and October 13, 8:30am-12pm at the Universities at Shady Grove (breakfast provided)
More of MORE Booster Session: December 7, 2017 from 9-11:30am at The Nonprofit Village (breakfast provided).
Cost: For Nonprofit Montgomery members the cost is $25 nonrefundable registration fee per organization. For nonmembers the cost per organization is $500.
MORE is supported by Montgomery County Government, the Healthcare Initiative Foundation, and The Universities at Shady Grove.
Resilience: The Biology of Stress & the Science of Hope chronicles the birth of a life-saving movement to disrupt cycles of violence, addiction, and disease. This free one-hour documentary delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences and the movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. A discussion will follow the film featuring local experts and practitioners. Registration is required.
This event is sponsored by Celebree Learning Centers, Early Childhood Services of Montgomery County Heath and Human Services, and Maryland Family Network.
Thursday, September 21, 12-2pm
Montgomery Co. DHHS Early Childhood Training Center, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville
KID Museum is hosting KIDfest a festival to explore gadgets, games, robots, hands-on activities, and demonstrations. KIDFest features something for everyone to “find your spark” and explorehow you can invent the future. Admission is free and all ages are welcome to KIDfest on Sunday, September 24, 12:00 – 5:00 at Veteran’s Plaza, Silver Spring.
EveryMind has funding to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and other interested groups in Montgomery County at no cost (estimated value of $3500 per training). Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour evidence-based interactive training which teaches people how to help an adolescent experiencing a mental health, addictions challenge, or mental health crisis. For more information on Mental Health First Aid or to schedule a training at your organization, please contact Laura or 301.424.0656 x533.
Learn about admissions requirements and application deadlines for graduate programs in social work, public policy, nonprofit management, international affairs, public interest law, and social entrepreneurship. The fair is on October 2 from 5-8m at the Convention Center and is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.
The Nonprofit Village and Montgomery College will be hosting a two-day educational program that focuses on creating an integrated fundraising plan and features content that will help participants plan for more diverse revenue streams. Featured trainers include: Debbie Liverpool, Senior Development Officer, DHS Hospital Foundation and Glen O’Gilvie, CEO, Center for Nonprofit Advancement. Click here for more information and to register.
It’s almost time for the DMV’s green networking event. Bethesda Green celebrates its 8th annual GALA at the historic Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Join the region’s greenest movers, shakers, and entrepreneurs who share the vision of a more green and sustainable community.
Ticket purchasers should expect to enjoy a seasonal feast provided by local purveyors, an open beer and wine bar, live entertainment, the celebration of Bethesda Magazine’s 2017 Green Award winners, an inspiring keynote speech by climate and energy leader Jigar Shah, and a silent auction featuring environmentally-friendly products and services.
Event: Bethesda Green Gala
When: October 12, 2017
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Location: Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club
7719 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Join EveryMind as they run and walk through the trees and trails of Meadowbrook Park for the 2nd Annual RunforEveryMind on Sunday, September 17. Click here to register or to donate.