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Nonprofit Montgomery Member News

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-02-03T13:58:03-05:00February 3rd, 2021|Member News|

Welcome New and Renewing Members!
We’d like to welcome our newest (and renewing) members that joined us recently!

Alliance for Nonprofits, Inc.
Integrated Living Opportunities
Islamic Center Of Maryland
Meals on Wheels of Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Small Things Matter
YMCA Youth & Family Services

ICYMI: C. Marie Taylor former CEO of Leadership Montgomery was featured in Bethesda Magazine. Check out the article here.

The Montgomery County Food Council’s 2021 Montgomery County Food System Policy and Programs Recommendations was just released. These recommendations are intended to serve as a guide for Countywide food system advocacy efforts in 2021, and reflect core priorities of equity, community, and economic and environmental sustainability.

Bethesda Green is looking to diversify its board of directors and seeks candidates for consideration. Interested individuals should contact Adam Roberts.

Job Opportunities

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-02-03T13:56:43-05:00February 3rd, 2021|Job Opportunities|

Ayuda: Director of Social Services
Interfaith Works: Executive Assistant to the CEO
Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium: Communications Specialist

Funding and Grants

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-02-03T13:57:27-05:00February 2nd, 2021|Grants & Funding|

Call for Submissions: New Profit’s Civic Lab
$800,000 Investment in 8 Nonpartisan Democracy Organizations. Click here for more info.

City of Rockville: Community Empowerment Matching Grant
Community Empowerment Grants help neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the overall health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call “home.” The City of Rockville offers these grants to neighbors and organizations who are willing to match funding through cash, in-kind donation and volunteer hours. Applications are due February 5, 2021.

FY 2022 Maryland Heritage Areas Grant Program
The Maryland Heritage Areas Program is currently accepting submissions for the FY 2022 grant round. Applicants are strongly encouraged to view a live or recorded webinar and to contact Maryland Heritage Areas Authority (MHAA) staff with any questions.

Survey BASICS Workshop

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-01-25T10:34:21-05:00January 25th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

Thinking about launching a survey but not sure where to start? Join us February 24, 2021 for our Survey BASICS workshop with Sharp Insight, LLC. We’ll begin by exploring what to think about before designing a survey.

Then we’ll dive into tips to improve survey quality and end with Sharp Insight’s Survey BASICS tool to help you create the best surveys for your organization.

Ready to take your organization’s surveys to the next level? Join us Wednesday, February 24.

When: Wednesday, February 24, from 11am to 12:30pm
Where: on Zoom, Click here to register.

Human Resources for Child Care Providers

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-01-25T10:33:43-05:00January 25th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

COVID 19 has made it very challenging for child care providers to manage staff, keep track of changing regulations, and stay in compliance. This 90 minute webinar will cover the following topics with plenty of time for your questions:

What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and your payroll
The need-to-knows of the CARES Act for the child care providers
Employer/employee leave
State and county-specific requirements

This session will be led by Hennither Gant, Chief HR Strategist of Career Image Solutions.

When: Tuesday, February 9, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Where: on Zoom. Click here to register.

MORE: Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-01-25T10:34:58-05:00January 24th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation) program helps nonprofits identify and measure program outcomes. Being able to demonstrate that programs are effective is key to a nonprofit’s sustainability and success.

This specialized training was designed with the input of county funders to help nonprofits learn about effective evaluation. It offers a deep dive into measuring impact and gauging program effectiveness.

Participants also reported an increase in their ability to support evaluation within their organization and an increased confidence around elements of responsible evaluation.

Participating organizations are asked to commit to:

Attend as a team of up to four, including the executive director or senior staff, program director, staff member responsible for data or development director, or board member.
Complete a pre-assessment.
Work on an evaluation plan, logic model or other evaluation resource in between the trainings.

Schedule (all sessions are on Tuesdays from 10:30am to noon)
February 23 – Orientation
March 2, March 4, March 9, and March 11
Cost: $25 per team for Nonprofit Montgomery members ($525 for non-members)

REGISTER TODAY

Everything you wanted to know about PPP (Paycheck Protection Program)

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-01-25T10:29:41-05:00January 24th, 2021|Events|

Webinar on CARES ACT 2.0 – PPP, EIDL, ERTC

Join us as we host Matthew Lescault and Cassandra Langley from Lescault and Walderman, Inc. to discuss the new stimulus package and how it impacts our member organizations.

Topics will include the expanded Paycheck Protection Program, PPP forgiveness, expanded Employee Retention Tax Credits, and changes to the Economic Injury Disaster Loans. There will be ample time for Q&A during this session.

When: Thursday, January 28, 9-10:30am
Where: On Zoom, click here to register.

New job openings at EveryMind

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-01-21T09:13:43-05:00January 20th, 2021|Job Opportunities|

Grants Writer/ Development Associate

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Experienced Full-Time Mental Health Therapist

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Full-Time Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4e2583ee-e737-40d7-a83b-444a98a6dd6e&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter

Funding and Grants

Nonprofit Montgomery2021-01-12T14:25:04-05:00January 12th, 2021|Grants & Funding|

County Neighborhood Events Matching Funds Grant Program
This program aids community groups / organizations that hold events benefitting the community in Montgomery County.

Applicants are not required to be a 501c3, but they are required to register with the County’s vendor registration system. Click here for the application.

Montgomery County Housing Initiative Fund Program
Applications for Program funding will be accepted on a rolling basis. Click here for funding guidelines.

Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County
A number of applications for the following grants open in January 2021.
General Operating Support Grants
Project Grants for Organizations
Artists & Scholars Project Grants

NFL Foundation Grassroots Program RFP
The program offers matching grants up to $250,000 to build, refurbish or add amenities to multi-purpose playing fields that feature youth football programming. There is an informational meeting on January 14, 2021. RFPs are due May 31, 2021.