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Program Graduates – Congratulations!

2023-05-30T09:33:05-04:00May 20th, 2023|Uncategorized|

Congratulations to our Spring 2023 MORE Graduates
Nonprofit Montgomery would like to recognize the following organizations for participating in the spring session of MORE, Nonprofit Montgomery’s metrics and evaluation program.

  • Ayuda
  • Harvest Share, Inc
  • Homes Not Borders
  • SciTech2U, Inc
  • Spirit Club Foundation
  • Wonders Early Learning and Extended Day

Congratulations to our Spring 2023 FIRM Graduates 

Nonprofit Montgomery would like to recognize the following organizations for participating in the spring session of FIRM; a financial learning program that enhances financial management by teaching financial accountability and sustainability.
  • Community FarmShare
  • Easterseals DC MD VA
  • Every-Mind
  • Girls on the Run of Montgomery County
  • Jewish Council for the Aging
  • Mid-County United Ministries, Inc. (MUM)
  • Wonders Early Learning and Extended Day
We would like to thank our partners Montgomery County DHHS and The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation for investing in building strength and capacity in the nonprofit sector.

Upcoming Events

2023-05-17T09:23:08-04:00May 17th, 2023|Events|

Building Your Employee Handbook

An employee handbook is a necessary part of onboarding new employees, retaining current ones, and making everyone aware of the culture and policies of your organization. Whether you are a leader of a small or large staff, an employee handbook or manual is a vital, living document that all nonprofits need. Join us as we host Michelle Nicholson, Founder and President of AllProfit HR and Chief People Officer of Polaris, who will take us through building an employee handbook and how to use it effectively within your organization.

This session is free for Nonprofit Montgomery members and $10 for non-members. Once you register for this session, you will receive your Zoom link.

When: June 8, 10-11am
Where: On Zoom. Click here to register.
Cost: Free for Nonprofit Montgomery members. $10 for non-members.

 

Upcoming Events

2023-05-16T09:09:01-04:00May 16th, 2023|Events|

 

Wondering what you really need for your insurance policy? Is property, general, board, professional, and cyber liability all necessary? Join Nonprofit Montgomery and Lamb Insurance Services for an overview of high-level market trends and learn the most common coverage issues in nonprofit policies. Find out what is important to have in place.

When: June 1, from 1-2pm
Where: On Zoom. Click here to register.

 
Not quite sure how to share your focus group data? Join us and learn a few tips from the experts at Sharp Insight. Don’t let those great quotes go by without sharing them! In our final session on focus groups, we’ll explore multiple ways to bring life to your focus group findings, for both internal and external audiences.

When: June 6, from noon to 1pm
Where: On Zoom. Click here to register.

Grants & Funding Opportunities

2023-05-16T09:10:11-04:00May 16th, 2023|Grants & Funding|

MATCH Mini-Grant Application
Community-based, nonprofit environmental justice organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region are encouraged to apply for the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Climate Action Hub Mini-Grant program. These proposed projects should address local climate and environmental injustices in the communities served by the organizations. Environmental justice organizations in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply.

Gold Futures Challenge
Asian American Futures and Gold House are proud to host the annual Gold Futures Challenge, an online model for philanthropy that awards ten prizes ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 to AAPI-serving organizations that ensure our communities are Seen, Heard, Empowered, and United.

Every cohort of winners receives invaluable non-cash rewards in addition to the grant. They receive access to technical platforms and become a part of the Gold Futures family of organizations, which includes peer relationships, leadership training, and organizational training. An informational webinar will be on May 17, 2023 at 3pm. Click here for more information.

Montgomery County Government Office of Grants Management: 

FY23 Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program
The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience and the Office of Grants Management are soliciting grant applications for the FY23 Resident and Community Food Gardening Grant Program for qualified nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County that expand resident and community food production capacity as a means of increasing local food security. Award amounts will vary, with a maximum award amount of $15,000.

FY23 Strengthening Support to Migrant and Asylum-Seeking Residents (SSMASR) Grant Program
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Grants Management are soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Strengthening Support to Migrant and Asylum-Seeking Residents (SSMASR) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct service delivery to new migrant and asylum-seeking populations in the County.

Press Release: Announcing New Partnership with MD Nonprofits

2023-05-05T09:43:47-04:00May 5th, 2023|Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2023
CONTACT: connect@nonprofitmoco.org

NONPROFIT MONTGOMERY AND MARYLAND NONPROFITS PARTNER TO BETTER SERVE NONPROFITS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD

Rockville, MD – Nonprofit Montgomery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for nonprofits in Montgomery County, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Maryland Nonprofits. This new partnership will bring an exciting initiative for the upcoming 2023-2024 membership year.

Under this initiative, Nonprofit Montgomery members with yearly budgets of $300,000 or less, who are not currently members of Maryland Nonprofits, will be eligible for a complimentary one-year membership with the organization. The program aims to provide greater access to resources and support for smaller nonprofits in the County.

“We are excited to partner with Maryland Nonprofits to bring this valuable opportunity to our members,” said Nonprofit Montgomery Executive Director Lavontte Chatmon. “By collaborating with Maryland Nonprofits, we hope to support and strengthen the nonprofit sector in Montgomery County, especially those who may not have had the resources to access these services before.”

This initiative is a testament to Nonprofit Montgomery’s commitment to serving its members and the nonprofit community in Montgomery County. It is an excellent opportunity for smaller nonprofits to access valuable resources and support that can help them achieve their missions.

For more information about Nonprofit Montgomery and its programs and services, please visit www.nonprofitmoco.org.

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Nonprofit Meet-Up: Facility Facelifts and Art Access for Nonprofits

2023-04-28T22:59:27-04:00April 29th, 2023|Training Opportunities|

Join Nonprofit Montgomery for our virtual meeting with local leaders for updates on the issues that affect nonprofits and the people we serve. We’ll be hearing from two nonprofits on the opportunities available on improving your work’s physical space.

  • Rebuilding Together Montgomery County works to maximize our investment in the community by partnering with other nonprofits to repair community spaces such as shelters, permanent housing structures, and donation centers.
  • Art Connection in the Capital Region works to expand access to original visual art through public exhibitions and provide opportunities for artists to have their work permanently placed in nonprofits.

Click here to register.

Build your financial confidence with FIRM

2023-04-28T22:57:03-04:00April 29th, 2023|Training Opportunities|

FIRM for Program Directors & Department Leaders

FIRM for Program Directors is a one-day 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:

  • 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 daylong workshop 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 managers/directors to be trained together.

The fee for Nonprofit Montgomery members is $20 (up to a group of 4 people). The fee for non-members is $270 per organization.

When: May 17, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: 6010 Executive Blvd. Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852

 

Grants & Funding Opportunities

2023-04-25T10:05:18-04:00April 25th, 2023|Grants & Funding|

Children’s Opportunity Alliance: COA 2023 Grant
Funding will provide organizations with resources to make early care and education more equitable for Montgomery County children and families.

A Foundation for Radical Possibility: Community Power Grantmaking
IF will support the organizing of low-income patients/clients, workers, community members, immigrants, and others. IF will also support community-based organizations and nonprofits that use advocacy strategies with a racial equity lens at the local, state, and regional levels.

Maryland State Department of Education: Prekindergarten Expansion Grant Program
The Prekindergarten Expansion Grant is a competitive grant program administered by the Division of Early Childhood at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). It provides funding for local education agencies (LEAs) and private providers to administer high-quality prekindergarten and school readiness services throughout the State for children and their families in coordination with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

Pro Bono Consulting Opportunity for Nonprofits

2023-04-25T09:53:04-04:00April 25th, 2023|Events, Grants & Funding, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Compass volunteer teams, composed of experienced business professionals, provide pro bono consulting support to nonprofits in Greater Washington. The nonprofit application is open until June 5, 2023. Details available here: https://bit.ly/3x5fXMy.

Interested in learning more? Join an upcoming information session on May 3 (RSVP: https://bit.ly/3zWONHP) or May 24 (RSVP: https://bit.ly/3KxG7wt). For additional information, please contact Hallie Smith, Executive Director, at hsmith@compassprobono.org.

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