Nonprofit Resources

Third Annual Education Budget Meetings

2017-06-29T14:16:42-04:00January 14th, 2017|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Councilmember Rice, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Smith, and Montgomery College President Dr. Pollard will be answering questions such as:

  • How are budget decisions made?
  • What is the county doing today to get ready for FY18 and beyond
  • What opportunities do residents have to influence budget decisions?

All meetings will be from 6:30-8:30pm
February 15, Northwest High School
March 8, Montgomery Blair High School
March 15, Montgomery College (Takoma Park/Silver Spring)-Catherine F. Scott Building, (CM Building) Room 211
March 22, Walter Johnson High School
March 29, Richard Montgomery High School

Questions? Contact Councilmember.Rice@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-7955.

FIRM: Financial Leadership-Leveraging Finances for Community Benefit/Impact

2019-01-07T15:21:38-05:00January 11th, 2017|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

Ever wonder …
  • How you can get all your financial data to tell a better story about the return you get on your investments? OR
  • How do you get people to understand the link between your finances and the work you do?

FIRM training is here to help. By taking FIRM, you’ll build your accounting and financial confidence with training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. FIRM is offered by Nonprofit Montgomery in partnership with the County government to help nonprofits become more sustainable. FIRM is strongly recommended for nonprofits who have contracts with, or hope to have contracts with, the County.  

Benefits: As a result of the learning, discussions, and planning, you can expect the following:

  • Leadership conversations and decisions that are focused on sustainability
  • Compelling narratives that illustrate both the financial and community benefit of your organization
  • Budget planning approaches that are strategic, produce realistic estimates, and engage staff and board
  • Financial reporting practices that provide appropriate information for making decisions about strategy and management
  • Tools for planning, making strategic decisions, and evaluating effectiveness AND efficiency together (aka – linking money and mission)
FIRM is for members of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Montgomery County. This 2-day intensive workshop with follow-on tutorials and personal support provides the strategic framework and practical tools needed to strengthen your organization’s financial leadership and management.
Spring session begins March 14 & 15 and Early Bird Registration is now open through February 14 and includes free tuition. Regular registration is open through March 1.

FIRM Registration Now Open – Members Receive the Early Bird Rate

2019-01-07T15:21:39-05:00December 31st, 2016|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Build your accounting and financial confidence with training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. 

FIRM Financial Leadership Institute is for members of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Montgomery County. This 2-day intensive workshop with follow-on tutorials and personal support provides the strategic framework and practical tools needed to strengthen your organization’s financial leadership and management. Join the ranks of over 160 nonprofits that have attended this high impact workshop.

Spring session begins March 14 & 15 and Early Bird Registration is now open through February 14 and includes free tuition. Regular registration is open through March 1.

County Council Hearing Dates of Interest

2017-06-29T14:16:42-04:00December 26th, 2016|Advocacy, Nonprofit Resources|

  • GO: 1/19, 9:30am, Office of Procurement, OLO Report 2017-3, Mapping the Montgomery County Procurement Process, Taxation – Property Tax Credit – Elderly Individuals and Veterans
  • PHED/HHS/PS: 1/19, 2:00pm, Youth workforce development
  • PS: 1/23, 9:30am, Animal Services Division, Update from Sheriff
  • HHS/ED: 1/26, 2:00pm, Briefing – New York City’s move to Universal Pre-K
  • GO: 1/30, 10:30am, Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY18 Capital Budget and other general CIP assumptions, Credit to Offset Certain Income Tax Revenues – Amendments
  • GO: 2/9, 9:30am, Spending Affordability Guidelines for FY18 Operating Budget, Bill 31-16, Taxation – Urban Agricultural Tax Credit

FIRM 2017 Registration Now Open

2019-01-07T15:21:42-05:00December 21st, 2016|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Build your accounting and financial confidence with training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. 

FIRM Financial Leadership Institute is for members of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Montgomery County. This 2-day intensive workshop with follow-on tutorials and personal support provides the strategic framework and practical tools needed to strengthen your organization’s financial leadership and management. Join the ranks of over 160 nonprofits that have attended this high impact workshop.

Spring session begins March 14 & 15 and Early Bird Registration is now open through February 14 and includes free tuition. Regular registration is open through March 1.

Montgomery County: Highest Self-Sufficiency Standard in Maryland

2017-06-29T14:16:43-04:00December 19th, 2016|Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

The Montgomery County Community Action Agency released the Self-Sufficiency Standard for Maryland 2016 Report. The report found that Montgomery County has the highest self-sufficiency standard in Maryland. A family of three with one adult, one preschooler and one school-age child would need an income of $86,580 to cover the basic necessities – more than four times the Federal Poverty Level for a family of three ($20,160). Despite Montgomery County’s higher minimum wage, a parent with two young children would need to work over 155 hours per week at minimum wage to make ends meet.

New Report Highlights IT and Healthcare as Key Drivers of Our Regional Economy

2017-06-29T14:16:43-04:00December 18th, 2016|Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

The Greater Washington Workforce Development Collaborative, an initiative of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, released a new report, Greater Washington Works: IT and Health Careers with Promise which focuses on how our region can address the skills gap and lift more of our neighbors out of poverty through careers in IT and Healthcare.

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