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Government & Community News: week of 6/15/20

2020-06-15T09:31:08-04:00June 15th, 2020|MoCo Government News, Uncategorized|

Montgomery County Council News and Updates 

Stay up to date with issues that affect our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.

Public hearing on special appropriations for Coronavirus Relief Fund and Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund
June 16, 1:30pm

Workforce Development (PHED/E&C)
June 18, 1:30pm

HOC Housing Production Fund and Affordable Housing Preservation Fund Options and Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (PHED)
June 22, 9:30am

Recent OLO Reports
Autism-Friendly and Sensory-Friendly: Expanding Community Access
COVID-19 Recovery Outlook: Public Transit
COVID-19 Recovery Outlook: Office & Industrial Commercial Real Estate

Council introduces $10 million in emergency funding for Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund
Council’s HHS Committee and E&C Committees are scheduled to review the special appropriation on June 11. The Council is tentatively scheduled to receive public testimony and vote on the special appropriation on June 16, 1:30pm. Click here for info on how to submit testimony.

Amplify US!: Confronting Racial Inequities in America 2020

Story Tapestries presents performances by professional and community artists addressing the racial crisis sparked by recent deaths of Breanna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of police brutality, amid a global pandemic. The event will be hosted by award-winning poet and theater artist, Regie Cabico, with moderator and racial equity facilitator, Carolyn Lowery. The event is on Saturday, June 27 from 6-7:30pm. Register here.
Coffee with Capacity Partners – Free!

Join the experts from Capacity Partners Tuesday, July 7, from 9 am to 9:30 am, for a free informal Zoom chat. The consultants will answer questions  on challenges with fundraising, strategic planning, management, leadership, and board development. Register here.
 New disability site for Montgomery County Government

The County has created a new site focusing on disability resources and information.

Job Opportunities

2020-06-15T09:26:52-04:00June 15th, 2020|Job Opportunities|

EveryMind: Manager, Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services
The position is full time and is responsible for the overall functioning, scheduling, training, and supervision of the staff and volunteers that support the phone and online emotional support (chat & text) services. The Manager will coordinate with the Director and other Managers to collect and produce meaningful data and analysis which result in successful outcomes and a positive impact for the hotline.

Bender JCC: CEO
Bender JCC is looking for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next chapter of growth. The CEO is responsible for determining the future direction of the organization as part of a strategic planning process based on currently defined strategic objectives.

KID Museum: Managing Director, Marketing and Communications
This full time position will lead the organization’s strategic communications and marketing efforts to position the Museum as a national leader in maker-based education; raise public awareness about KID Museum locally and nationally; oversee marketing-related member and customer relationship activities; and manage crisis communications.

CaringMatters: Community Resource Specialist (part-time)
This part-time (20 hours/week) Community Resource Specialist provides comprehensive case management for adults with cancer and their families, to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function within the community throughout their treatment and beyond.

Chevy Chase at Home: Volunteer & Membership Program Manager (part-time)
The part-time Volunteer & Membership will interface daily with our stakeholders while multi-tasking and coordinating all aspects of the Volunteer Program and assisting a team-oriented Executive Director (ED) with Membership and office support.

First Book: Strategic Alliances (Corporate Partnerships) Manager
The Manager of Strategic Alliances will help manage, source and design philanthropic foundation programs, corporate partnerships and cause-based marketing campaigns for First Book.

A Message from Unite Us

2020-06-15T09:22:20-04:00June 15th, 2020|Nonprofit Resources|

A Message from Unite Us

Unite Us and Kaiser Permanente are excited to collaborate with organizations in our County to support the launch of a community referral network on June 23. Thank you for giving us your time at last week’s meeting.

If you’d like to participate in the network to electronically refer community members in need to service providers and track outcomes, please complete this Partner Registration Form. We’d also love to connect with you at one of our upcoming info sessions on Tuesday, June 16. Please register here.

Contact kendra@uniteus.com for questions, or schedule some time to talk with her here.

Improve your financial literacy with FIRM E-ssentials

2020-06-15T09:44:11-04:00June 14th, 2020|Events, Training Opportunities|

Our new version of FIRM maintains our focus on building fiduciary capacity, focusing on three key topic areas.
  • Connecting numbers to operations (‘linking mission and money’)
  • Building financial systems and architecture (operating and capital budget strategies)
  • Strengthening evaluation (financial reporting)
Schedule:
  • June 19, 9am (Fri) – LIVE Orientation : 30-40min (3 content modules also posted)
  • June 24, Noon (Wed) – Module 1 Q&A : 45-60min
  • June 26, Noon (Fri) – Module 2 Q&A : 45-60min
  • June 30, Noon (Tue) – Module 3 + Open Q&A : 60-90min
Register your organization today.
Anyone who signed up for FIRM Small/Emerging Nonprofits may be automatically registered for FIRM E-ssentials. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Weekly COVID-19 Response Meeting

2020-06-15T09:41:36-04:00June 14th, 2020|Events|

Weekly COVID-19 Response Meeting

Wednesday, June 17 at 11am

Join Nonprofit Montgomery for our weekly virtual meeting with Montgomery County and nonprofit leaders on Wednesday, June 10 at 11am. This will be an opportunity to hear from our officials and receive updates on the local covid-19 response. 

FEMA Public Assistance Funds Overview
Nora Lagola, MEMA will provide details on how to apply for a FEMA grant to cover COVID-related expenses. Reimbursement of up to 75% of expenses for COVID 19 response. Minimum $3,300, due by 6/26.

  • Nora Lagola, Maryland Emergency Management Agency

DHHS Resource Guides

  • Warren Hansen, Chief’s Office, Children, Youth and Family Services Division

Funding Opportunities

  • Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant

More speakers to be announced next week.

When: June 17, 11am-12:30pm

Where: Zoom. Once you register you’ll receive an auto-email with all the details.
*Please be sure to to put any questions in the comments section of the registration.
Join us on June 17

Mini MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation)

2020-06-15T10:57:33-04:00June 13th, 2020|Events, Training Opportunities|

This program is intended as a precursor to the regular MORE two-day program and is best suited for small, start-up nonprofits, or longer-term nonprofits who have an operating budget of $100,000 or less. It consists of two virtual workshops, each approximately two hours.

Mini MORE will be facilitated by Sharp Insight, LLC., an evaluation firm that helps mission-driven organizations measure and strengthen the quality and impact of their programs.

When: June 18 and 25, 2020 (1-3pm on both days)
Who: small, start-up nonprofits, or longer-term nonprofits who have an operating budget of $100,000 or less.
Cost: $25 for up to four members of your organization
Register here.

Wednesday’s Covid-19 Response Call – June 10

2020-06-15T09:42:52-04:00June 13th, 2020|Events, Grants & Funding, Nonprofit Resources|

Wednesday’s Covid-19 Response Call

Here’s the video and a few take aways below. This meeting featured Leonard Howie, CEO, Worksource Montgomery (former Labor Secretary of Maryland); Kendra Kanty, Sr. Account Manager, Unite Us; Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant, and more.

Take Aways from Wednesday’s Meeting: 

Updated Relief Opportunities by Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant
Click here to see Franca’s presentation with links

FEMA Public Assistance Program – MEMA will be on the 6/17 meeting to answer questions.
Reimbursement of up to 75% of expenses for COVID 19 response
Minimum $3,300, due by 6/26
Questions to: publicassistance.mema@maryland.gov

Mid Atlantic Arts Council grants: through 6/22

DOL Susan Harwood Training Grants
Three programs, all due 7/20

Maryland Humanities mini-grants
support for public humanities projects, documentaries, and civic education
$1,200, due 7/1

USDA SNAP improvements, 6/15

Your Membership is more important than ever

2020-06-02T10:51:46-04:00June 5th, 2020|Member News|

Nonprofit Montgomery brings you relevant capacity building programs, news you use, and advocacy opportunities. The majority of our programs are free thanks to the support of our members and the County government.

Renew your Nonprofit Montgomery membership today. Our 2020-2021 membership starts July 1 and membership dues will not increase this year.
Early Bird Discount: Join/Renew today and receive $25 off your membership dues. Use the code EARLYBIRD and click apply discount.

updated Nonprofit Montgomery COVID-19 Resources

2020-06-02T11:36:47-04:00June 4th, 2020|Nonprofit Resources|

Visit our webpage with updates, resources, and news from the sector, as well as from the County government, philanthropy, and more.
Nonprofit Montgomery is providing free technical assistance and consulting related to issues stemming from the COVID-19 crisis to Montgomery County 501c3 nonprofits. Thanks to generous support from the County, Nonprofit Montgomery offers one-on-one consulting.
  • Consultations are open to all Montgomery County nonprofits. To submit a request for technical assistance and consulting, please fill out this form.

County’s Short Term COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program – Applications are now open until June 5, 2pm.

  • Assistance will be based on current household income and total monthly rent amount. Each household is eligible for assistance of up to $500 per month for a maximum of three (3) months for a total of $1,500.

Solo Support Group

2020-06-02T10:50:46-04:00June 4th, 2020|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

Come join us for an informal, no judgment sharing session for solo-preneurs. Are you the leadership group of one (or very few) at your organization? Want to chat and learn from others in the same situation?

Join us for our second meeting for this support group. This is always a challenging role, but especially right now during this unprecedented time.

When: Friday, July 10, 9:30-10:30am
How: Zoom Meeting, REGISTER HERE

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