Join us and Sharp Insight for part 2 of 4 of our focus group series. Learn about the art of facilitation and note taking. We’ll cover best practices for online and in-person settings and discuss tips for gathering data, including manual note taking and digital recording (with consent)!
When: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 (noon -1pm)
Where: On Zoom. Click here to register.
Whether you are new to capital campaigns or have some experience under your belt, Gems for a Winning Capital Campaign is certain to provide you with fresh and tangible campaign methods to use in your campaign.
Takeaways:
About the Presenter:
Derry Deringer, CFRE, brings 15+ years of fundraising experience as an independent consultant and director-level staff and has certifications in professional coaching and facilitation.
When: November 30, from 10-11:30am
Where: On Zoom. Click here to register.
Montgomery County Executive Elrich is hosting hybrid in-person forums to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget. All forums will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Click here to view the events calendar and register online.
We encourage you to ask questions and post to social media during the forums. Please tag us if you bring up concerns relating to the nonprofit sector!
Monday, Nov. 14: Mid-County Region
Wednesday, Nov. 16: Mid-County Region, Spanish Language
Monday, Nov. 21: Silver Spring Region
Monday, Nov. 28: Leisure World with Satellite Viewing Locations, Older Adult Population
Tuesday, Nov. 29: East County Region, Chinese Language
Wednesday, Dec. 7: East County Region
Monday, Dec.12: Upcounty Region
Wednesday, Dec.14: Bethesda Region
CaringMatters: Chief Operating Officer and Senior Director, Patient and Caregiver Services
EveryMind: Manager, Adult and Community Services, Hotline Workforce Optimization Manager, and more
Manna Food Center: School Based Programs Clerk
EveryMind, Inc.: Manager, Adult and Community Services, Manager, Representative Payee & Friendly Visitor Program, and more
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project: Managing Attorney, Domestic Violence Program (Montgomery County, MD)
Are you looking for a supportive group of nonprofit leaders of small organizations to discuss strategic planning, board relations, fundraising, and other critical issues? If so, please join us on Zoom if you are looking to connect with others. Our next meet-up is on December 6 from 9:30-10:30am. Let us know if you would like to attend.
Urban Institute: Catalyst Grant Program
The Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative have opened the Request for Proposals for the next round of the Catalyst Grant Program, due December 2. The program supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits to launch projects using data and technology to advance racial equity in the adult criminal legal system in three front-end focus areas: prevention, policing, and prosecution.
City of Rockville: Human Services Grant
Opens November 2022. Grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to support human services access in the city.
MD Dept. of Commerce: Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund
The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource operated by the Department of Commerce, with support from the State Department of Education, to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to child care providers who participate in the State Department of Education’s Child Care Scholarship Program.
MD State Dept. of Education: The Maryland Rebuilds Initiative
This is a competitive MSDE grant opportunity designed to support the state’s child care system in utilizing federal funds to stabilize, strengthen, and sustain the child care system and mitigate the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The deadline for grant application submissions has been extended. Applications are due November 10.
TD Charitable Foundation: Non-Profit Training Resource Fund
Through this TD Charitable Foundation funded program, nonprofits can receive a grant for approved training to increase their organization’s capacity and skillset.
Digital Lift: Software Grant
Digital Lift will provide up to a maximum of $1,000 per nonprofit for eligible requests. Applications close October 31.
Urban Institute: Catalyst Grant Program
The Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative have opened the Request for Proposals for the next round of the Catalyst Grant Program, due December 2. The program supports local 501(c)(3) nonprofits to launch projects using data and technology to advance racial equity in the adult criminal legal system in three front-end focus areas: prevention, policing, and prosecution.
City of Rockville: Human Services Grant
Opens November 2022. Grants annually to local organizations that partner with the city to support human services access in the city.
MD Dept. of Commerce: Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund
The Child Care Capital Support Revolving Loan Fund is a financing resource operated by the Department of Commerce, with support from the State Department of Education, to provide no-interest loans for capital expenses to child care providers who participate in the State Department of Education’s Child Care Scholarship Program.
MD State Dept. of Education: The Maryland Rebuilds Initiative
This is a competitive MSDE grant opportunity designed to support the state’s child care system in utilizing federal funds to stabilize, strengthen, and sustain the child care system and mitigate the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The deadline for grant application submissions has been extended. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on NOVEMBER 10, 2022
TD Charitable Foundation: Non-Profit Training Resource Fund
Through this TD Charitable Foundation funded program, nonprofits can receive a grant for approved training to increase their organization’s capacity and skillset.
Digital Lift: Software Grant
Digital Lift will provide up to a maximum of $1,000 per nonprofit for eligible requests. Applications close October 31.
All nonprofits can benefit from this deep dive into understanding and strengthening your financial model, particularly now in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on programs and organizations. As organizational leaders navigate dynamic changes and pressures to adapt how their organizations operate, understanding the role of financial leadership and strong fiduciary capacity becomes more critical to success and longer term sustainability.
FIRM provides tools, models, and frameworks that strengthen your ability to identify, manage, and assess the assets you put to work to achieve organizational outcomes.
Who should attend: Nonprofits attend as a team of up to four people including the Executive Director, Finance Director/CFO, Board Member, and Program Director.
The results: Better connection between your mission and internal structure, increased clarity on outcomes and the assets needed to support them; greater strategic budgeting and reporting process; and improved financial conversations across the organization (board and staff).
Full Intensive (In-Person): October 26 and November 2, 9:30am – 4:30pm at Main Street Connect, Rockville, MD
Light breakfast and lunch will be served on both days.
The fee for Nonprofit Montgomery members is $40 (group of 4). The fee for non-members is $540 per organization. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about FIRM.
Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County: Wheaton Cultural Project Grants
Wheaton Cultural Project Grants (WCPG) are available to arts and/or humanities organizations and groups located in Montgomery County, MD that may or may not be incorporated as non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and individual artists and scholars who reside in Montgomery County, MD. Grants for FY23 will be awarded for activities occurring between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Application Deadline – Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Many Hands Grant: Grant funds must be used to serve women, children, and/or families in socioeconomic need. There are four grants each year, one in each of four focus areas–economic empowerment, education, health, and housing.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development: Multiple Grants
Maryland State Dept. of Education: The Maryland Rebuilds Initiative
This is a competitive MSDE grant opportunity designed to support the state’s child care system in utilizing federal funds to stabilize, strengthen, and sustain the child care system and mitigate the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The deadline for grant application submissions has been extended. Applications are now due no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 18, 2022.
City of Rockville: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Community Development Block Grant Program is a federal grant for housing and community development projects that benefit low and moderate-income persons. This grant funds capital repairs for nonprofit facilities or group homes that serve a majority low-to-moderate-income individuals.
The City of Rockville extended the due date for new applications to Friday, October 14, 2022.
Healthcare Initiative Foundation
The FY23 HIF Annual Grantee Virtual Training will be on October 27 from noon to 1pm on Zoom. Click here to register.
WorkSource Montgomery
WorkSource Montgomery and Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board will re-open its recovery funds application in mid-2023 for a limited time.