Nonprofit Resources

Changes in Workforce Development and DED: Implications for Nonprofits, Jan 14

2017-06-29T14:20:04-04:00November 2nd, 2015|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

Save the date for a meaty dive into and dialogue that Nonprofit Montgomery is organizing about how changes in the county’s workforce development and economic development systems will impact nonprofits and the communities you serve.

The County’s new workforce development system, WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. will include the workforce development functions currently within the Department of Economic Development, including the one-stop centers and youth programs and the federally mandated Workforce Development Board, in compliance with the new federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. is conducting a search for a President & CEO and has begun working on requirements and expectations for partner organizations delivering workforce development services as well as on systemic indicators of success. (more…)

Community Use of Public Facilities

2017-06-29T14:20:04-04:00November 2nd, 2015|Grants & Funding, Nonprofit Resources|

Facility Use Subsidy Program
CUPF’s new program subsidizes facility fees for classrooms, all-purpose rooms, and library meeting rooms for an activity by a Maryland-based, nonprofit organization that primarily serves vulnerable youth or low-income residents receiving financial assistance. Information and application instructions are on the CUPF website.

Opportunity for Dialogue, Nov 17
Nonprofit Montgomery convened a focus group of members in the summer to discuss challenges and ways to improve how nonprofits use public facilities in the County. Subsequently, Nonprofit Montgomery met with CUPF leadership about ways to foster a dialogue about nonprofit use of public facilities. The meeting is scheduled for Nov 17. If you have any items to add to the conversation, contact Brigid Howe.

Your Numbers Matter: The Funder’s Perspective (FIRM Alumni Session)

2019-01-07T15:22:02-05:00October 26th, 2015|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

Learn how grantmakers from foundations, corporate philanthropy and family foundations assess the financial sustainability and investment-worthiness of prospective grantees.

Join the conversation with our panel:

  • Jeannan Peterson, Senior VP of Market Development of Greater Washington for Bank of America
  • Karen FitzGerald, Senior Program Officer of The Meyer Foundation
  • Anna Hargrave, Executive Director of The Community Foundation for Montgomery County

When: Tuesday, December 8th | Coffee and Networking at 8:30am | Panel & Discussion: 9-10:30am

Where: Easter Seals Serving DC/MD/VA, The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Intergenerational Center, 1420 Spring St, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Click here for a map, directions, and information on nearby county parking lots. Easter Seals is a few blocks north of the Silver Spring metro center.

Register here.*

*This session is open to all nonprofit leaders, with priority given to FIRM & FLI Alumni and Nonprofit Montgomery members.

Health and Human Services Releases FY16-FY18 Strategic Roadmap; Changes Expected with Contracts

2019-01-07T15:22:03-05:00October 19th, 2015|Nonprofit Resources|

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released its new three-year strategic plan which will guide the Department’s work in key priority areas internally as well as with its nonprofit partners.

According to Department Director, Uma Ahluwalia, the “overall goal of the plan is a fully integrated system—where clients are connected to the full range of DHHS programs and services and staff have the support, tools and information necessary.” Click here to read Director Ahluwalia’s letter to DHHS’ nonprofit partners.

Also, the Department provided some important updates at the most recent Nonprofit Montgomery Advisory Committee to DHHS:

  • Anticipating another very tight fiscal year, HHS will be giving extra scrutiny to requests for FY16 budget modifications.

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Community Development Advisory Committee Public Hearing, Oct 21

2019-01-07T15:22:06-05:00October 17th, 2015|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

Montgomery County’s Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) will conduct a Public Hearing on community development needs. The CDAC recommends how the County’s competitively awarded federal Community Development Block Grant funds are used. The hearing will be held on Oct 21, 7:30pm at the Stella B. Werner Office Building, 7th Floor Council Hearing Room, 100 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Call the Division of Community Development at (240) 777-3621 to register to testify or for more information.

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