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The Nonprofit Connection


2026 Maryland Primary – The Countdown Is On!
June 23, 2026, marks the next Maryland Primary Election — and the work began over a year ago. Every four years, Nonprofit Montgomery mobilizes the power of the nonprofit sector to engage in the electoral process. As a vital part of our democracy, nonprofits could and should participate in nonpartisan civic engagement — and we were here to help them do just that. During the election season, Nonprofit Montgomery hosted over 25 candidate conversations with County Council, Board

Nonprofit Montgomery
Jun 31 min read


FY27 County Budget Update
Today, the County Council will cast its official vote on the FY27 Operating Budget. This budget process was an extraordinarily challenging one, as many Councilmembers alluded to in their remarks during the straw vote on Friday, May 15. We appreciate the many remarks by Councilmembers that acknowledged that while a 3.5% increase was more than the County Executive had proposed, it is not enough to address the increased needs and skyrocketing operational expenses many nonprofi

Nonprofit Montgomery
May 211 min read


Council Candidate Survey Responses – Updated May 4
Nonprofit Montgomery works closely with the County Government and maintains regular communication with Councilmembers, the County Executive, and their teams to elevate the needs and priorities of the nonprofit sector. As part of this work, we invited all County Council and County Executive candidates to complete a short questionnaire reflecting on their personal and professional experience with nonprofits, as well as their vision for the future of Montgomery County. We are gr

Nonprofit Montgomery
May 41 min read


Tools to Thrive: Building Strength & Resilience 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Nonprofit Montgomery’s Tools to Thrive: Building Strength & Resilience Expo. It was inspiring to see nonprofit leaders, partners, and community members come together to share ideas and strengthen the nonprofit sector in our region. We were honored to host nine dynamic learning sessions, 30+ exhibitors sharing resources and services, and a distinguished panel of luncheon speakers highlighting the vital role nonprofits play in our communi

Nonprofit Montgomery
Mar 181 min read


Federal Impact
Nonprofit Montgomery Releases Federal Impact Supplement Highlighting Urgent Challenges Facing Local Nonprofits September 30, 2025 – Nonprofit Montgomery hosted a lunch event to release the Federal Impact on Montgomery County Nonprofits, a supplement to its 2025 State of Nonprofits in Montgomery County Report. The event brought together nonprofit, government, and community leaders to examine how shifts in federal policies and funding priorities are affecting local organization

Nonprofit Montgomery
Sep 30, 20251 min read


Nonprofit Montgomery Unveils 2025 State of Nonprofits Report and Hosts Tools To Thrive Expo
Montgomery County, MD — Nonprofit Montgomery is proud to announce the release of the 2025 State of Nonprofits in Montgomery County Report, an in-depth examination of the sector’s current impact, challenges and emerging trends. This comprehensive report offers critical insights into the evolving needs of local nonprofits, workforce dynamics, economic contributions and strategies for sustainable growth. Despite the essential role Montgomery County’s nonprofits play, few underst

Nonprofit Montgomery
Mar 20, 20252 min read
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