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County Executive to Hold Series of Virtual FY22 Budget Forums

2020-10-01T09:52:08-04:00September 26th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will hold a series of virtual budget forums to get input from residents about both the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Operating Budget priorities and the Capital Budget/Capital Improvements Program (CIP) priorities.  All the forums will be hosted via Microsoft Teams. Click here for more information.

The FY22 Budget forums are scheduled as follows:
Thursday, October 8: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Mid County at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 13: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Bethesda at 7:00 pm
Monday, October 26: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Up County at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 28: Citizens Advisory Board/CIP Forum, Silver Spring at 7:00 pm

MORE Alumni: Join us for a year of MORE

2020-10-01T09:57:00-04:00September 25th, 2020|Events|

MORE graduates should keep an eye on this space and this page to see what’s on tap. Each month on the second Wednesday, we will either host an alumni spotlight featuring a specific organization’s data journey or hold open office hours to get all your data, evaluation, and outcome questions answered (or at least we’ll try).

Save the date for the first MORE Alumni Spotlight on October 14 with our esteemed member and MORE graduate, VisArts.  Arts organizations strongly encouraged to attend, but everyone is most welcome!

When: Wednesday, October 14, noon to 1pm
Where: On Zoom. Click here to register.

Data Visualization: How to report evaluation data to stakeholders

2020-10-01T09:53:28-04:00September 22nd, 2020|Events, Training Opportunities|

Are you swimming in data, but just don’t know how to share all of those numbers in a meaningful way?  As a nonprofit professional, there’s a good chance that you and your staff manage a LOT of data throughout the year. From enrollment information and daily attendance records, to annual surveys and other participant/client data, at some point you may wonder how you can translate all of your information into compelling charts and graphs.

Want to learn how to make that happen? Join us for an introductory session on basic principles of data visualization (aka “data viz”) so that YOU can learn tips and tricks to more effectively share your organization’s data with the world!

Led by Sharp Insight LLC
Sharp Insight is an evaluation firm that helps mission-driven organizations measure and strengthen the quality and impact of their programs.

When and Where: Thursday, October 15, 11am-12:30pm on Zoom
Click here to register. Open to everyone, but we’d love it if you supported our work by becoming a member.

Nonprofit COVID-19 Response Meeting Recap (from 9/16)

2020-10-01T09:55:14-04:00September 20th, 2020|Events, Uncategorized|

  • Updates on the considerations and guidelines for re-opening offices and services from DHHS.
Latino COVID19 Initiative- Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellbeing Initiative)

  • Salud y Bienestar bilingual information hotline to help connect people to resources is staffed by CASA and operates M-F 9am-5pm. The phone number is 301-270-8432. Click here for the informational flyers.

Updates on how the libraries are supporting the needs of the community.

  • Regarding public libraries: Anyone can get a Montgomery County Library card if you live, work or go to school in Montgomery County. And, there is some content in Spanish in the digital libraries. This is something that they are working on increasing what is available.
  • MCPL is currently doing HOLDS to GO for for contactless library book pick up. Click here for more information.
  • The Friends of the Library Montgomery County Rockville bookstore (4886 Boiling Brook Parkway) is open. Click here for more information.
  • Currently the Foundation Directory online is available for use (requires a library card).

Franca Brilliant’s presentation on funding and grant opportunities for nonprofits.

Nonprofit COVID-19 Response Meeting – Wednesday, September 16 at 11am

2020-09-15T10:42:10-04:00September 15th, 2020|Events|

Join Nonprofit Montgomery for our now twice a month virtual meeting with Montgomery County and nonprofit leaders on Wednesday at 11am. This will be an opportunity to hear from our officials and receive updates on the local covid-19 response.

Latino COVID19 Initiative- Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar (Health and Wellbeing Initiative)
Councilmember Nancy Navarro and Sonia E. Mora, Sr. Manager, Latino Health Initiative

Updates on the considerations and guidelines for re-opening offices and services.
Clark R. Beil, MHA, FACHE, Sr. Administrator, Licensure and Regulatory Services, Montgomery County Dept. of Health and Human Services

Will provide updates on how the libraries are supporting the needs of the community.
Anita Vassallo, Director, Montgomery County Public Libraries
Ari Brooks, ED, Friends of the Library Montgomery County

Will review the most current grant and funding opportunities for nonprofits.
Franca Brilliant, Consultant

When: September 16, 11-12:30pm
Where: on Zoom
Click here to save your spot.

Coming up …. September 30: Councilmember Albornoz

Grants and Funding

2020-09-15T10:41:07-04:00September 15th, 2020|Grants & Funding|

Many Hands DC Grant  
Many Hands DC will accept applications for its 2021 grant cycle starting October 1. All applications must be submitted online and are due by November 2. Many Hands is a women’s grantmaking organization that supports area nonprofits that serve women, children, and families in socioeconomic need through programs in the areas of economic empowerment, education, health, and housing. Click here for more information.

Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County 
Arts Residencies in Schools Grants (ARSG) is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2021! ARSG support individual teaching artists trained in curriculum-based art techniques to serve students that have limited access to arts education experiences throughout the school year. The award amounts for ARSG range from $1,000 to $6,000. Classes can be virtual or in-person, following the socially distant guidelines required by the county. To view the grant guidelines click here.

Challenged Athletes Foundation
CAF’s flagship grant program aims to remove the barriers that exist between adaptive athletes and their pursuit of sport and fitness. Individuals worldwide with permanent physical disabilities are eligible to apply for the CAF grant. Teams, organizations, etc. are not eligible to apply. Medical documentation of disability is required.

Maryland Data Center Energy Efficiency Grant Program
This grant is designed to support Maryland’s robust and growing information technology sector. The DCEEG provides funding on a competitive basis to encourage the implementation of cost-effective energy efficiency technologies in data centers throughout the State. Grant awards will range from $20,000 to $200,000 per eligible project, subject to funding availability.

Maryland FY21 Low-to-Moderate Income Energy Efficiency Grant
The Maryland Energy Administration’s (MEA) Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) grant program ​will be implemented competitively on a regional basis for state fiscal year 2021 (FY21). With a budget of $6.5 million, the program is designed to support energy efficiency projects and activities for low-to-moderate income (LMI) Marylanders.

ICYMI the grant and funding opportunities in Franca Brilliant’s 8/26 presentation.

The Bottom Line of Burnout

2020-09-10T10:30:40-04:00September 13th, 2020|Events|

Nonprofit Montgomery, EveryMind, and 20 Degrees are partnering to explore an important and timely topic: burnout. We invite Executive Directors, CEOs, and other organizational leaders to join us on October 7.

The pressure endured by leaders in nonprofits is unprecedented. Balancing uncertainty, staffing, and complex programming needs is taking its toll on leaders. According to a CDC report, over 40% of people have reported their mental health being adversely impacted, with substance abuse and suicidal thoughts on the rise.

Join us for a practical, honest conversation about the bottom line cost of burnout, along with the insights on how to actually integrate best practices in your organization in a way that is affordable and possible.

Our conversation will look at burnout and consider mental health through two lenses:

  • Budget implications and opportunities
  • Organizational best practices that support staff well-being

The goals of the session:

  • Make a financial case based on your budget to justify prioritizing mental health of yourself and your team that can be shared internally or with select funders
  • Highlight best practices for responding to burnout
  • Discuss the warning signs of burnout
  • Create a safe, community conversation for Executive Directors/CEOs
  • Highlight additional wellness resources for leaders

When: October 7, 9:30-11:00am
Where: Zoom
Click here to register.

Nonprofit Montgomery is an alliance of leaders of nonprofit organizations serving Montgomery County. 20 Degrees helps nonprofits and social enterprises unlock new forms of revenue and impact capital. EveryMind strengthens communities and empowers individuals to reach optimal mental wellness.

What We’re Reading

2020-09-10T10:29:56-04:00September 12th, 2020|Uncategorized|

COVID-19 Impact on Childcare (US Chamber of Commerce Foundation)
During This Time of Deep Need, How Nonprofits Provide Service Is as Important as the Service Itself (Chronicle of Philanthropy, September 1)
Transformational Capacity Building (Stanford Social Innovation Review, Fall 2020)
How To Make A Less Racist, More Inclusive Job Listing (HuffPost, August 21)
Nonprofit and philanthropy and our bad habit of “both-siding” inequity and injustice (Nonprofit AF, August 31)

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