Nonprofit Resources

Montgomery County Volunteer Center Trainings for Nonprofits

2019-01-07T15:21:23-05:00December 28th, 2017|Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

Local nonprofits are encouraged to attend the Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s orientations which includes an overview of programs and services, an introduction to using the online database, and hints on ways to maximize volunteer recruitment. Organizations that engage students as volunteers may stay for the second portion of the meeting that focuses specifically on the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Student Service Learning (SSL) program and requirements.

Interest-Free Micro Bridge Loans for Nonprofits

2017-12-22T10:41:34-05:00December 26th, 2017|Nonprofit Resources|

The Maryland Nonprofit Development Center and the Maryland Department of Commerce have initiated an interest-free, micro bridge loan program that funds operations of nonprofit entities. The program offers up to $25,000 bridge loans to nonprofits to help with cash flow while they are waiting for payment on a government contract. Maryland Nonprofits advocated for this program through the bill sponsored by Senator Cheryl Kagan. Click here for more information.

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Nonprofits

2017-12-12T10:38:31-05:00December 16th, 2017|Grants & Funding, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

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.

FIRM for Program Directors – Register Today

2019-01-07T15:21:28-05:00December 15th, 2017|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

FIRM for Program Directors (February 1, 2018) is a day-long workshop that provides program directors and department leaders with a deeper understanding of the financial processes, planning, and decision making that support strong program and organizational sustainability. Participants will learn about program level financial modeling, strategic budgeting, and financial reporting to build confidence and competence in making decisions that balance assets and outcomes (aka money and mission) for individual programs and the organization at large.

This session prepares program directors to make informed contributions to the nonprofit budgeting process and provides future leaders with a framework for thinking about nonprofit accountability and sustainability. Nonprofits are encouraged to send a team of program directors to be trained together.

February 1, 2018 from 8:30 to 5pm
The Universities at Shady Grove
Register here 

A New Collaborative Disaster Response Effort Montgomery County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)

2019-01-07T15:21:29-05:00December 12th, 2017|MoCo Government News, Nonprofit Resources|

The Montgomery County COAD is a collaborative effort of community stakeholders whose goal will be to organize and deploy community resources in an efficient and timely manner during each phase of a disaster.

An essential piece of forming a COAD is to ensure that all traditional and nontraditional disaster response agencies and organizations are invited to the table. Any organization that provides assistance during a disaster or would like to provide assistance is invited to join COAD.This includes any agency, business, non-profit, civic group, faith based organization, and any other community organization that may provide assistance to the community during a disaster. If your organization is interested, please reach out to Joseph Corona, at for more information.

The Nonprofit Impact Series

2019-01-07T15:21:29-05:00December 10th, 2017|Events, Member News, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

We are pleased to announce the creation of The Nonprofit Impact Series, which builds on and continues the learning from FIRM and MORE. The series of workshops provides insights and hands-on tools that encourage nonprofit accountability, sustainability and program excellence. In addition to the series of workshops listed below, two new versions of FIRM will be offered: FIRM for Program Directors (February 1, 2018) and FIRM for Emerging Nonprofits (April 19, 2018).
Other offerings in The Nonprofit Impact Series include:
  • FIRM Financial Consultations, December 15: one hour consultation with FIRM faculty Justin Pollack for nonprofits that have attended FIRM recently
  • Matrix Map: Mix and Mingle, December 19 (see below for details)
  • Making your Data Make Sense with TechImpact, February 13, 2018
  • Metrics and Outcomes for Responsible Evaluation (MORE) intensive, March 15 and 16, 2018
Please contact Lesley for questions about any of our programs.

Great Washington Community Foundation’s New Report: Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland, Virginia

2017-12-12T10:02:56-05:00December 9th, 2017|Nonprofit Resources|

The Greater Washington Community Foundation released Voices of the Community: DC, Maryland, Virginia (VoicesDMV), a community engagement initiative, conducted in partnership with the Urban Institute, designed to lift up residents’ stories and perceptions of the quality of life in the region. Click here to read the full report and here for the Montgomery County breakdown.

Free Insurance Legal Clinic for Nonprofits

2019-01-07T15:21:30-05:00November 14th, 2017|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is holding a free legal clinic for nonprofits to provide one-on-one legal review of their insurance policies. At the clinic, nonprofits will be able to sit down and talk with volunteer attorneys one-on-one and will complete a form asking about your organization’s insurance coverages. It will take place on December 8, 2017 from 9-11:30am. at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, 607 14th Street, NW. Registration is required: contact Lauren Paley.

Spread the Word! ACA Enrollment November 1 to December 15

2019-01-07T15:21:30-05:00November 11th, 2017|Nonprofit Resources|

The open enrollment period for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act is only 45 days this year—15 days shorter than in previous years. Enrollment opens November 1 and closes on December 15. DHHS enrollment sites are expecting crowds and long waits for assistance. Nonprofits can help clients access health insurance by:

  • Making sure clients are aware of the shortened enrollment period;
  • Reassuring clients that insurance is still available and Maryland Health Connection is the only place to get help paying for a health plan;
  • Becoming familiar with the options and requirements, plans and prices changes every year and it is very important to update the MHC application before December 15;
  • Helping clients gather the necessary documentation to apply; and
  • Informing clients that they can apply online, through the “Enroll MHC” mobile app or by calling the MHC Call Center at 1-855-642-8572.

For more information, visit the Maryland Health Connection website or download the “Enroll MHC” app.

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