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Registration Now Open for FIRM for Small/Emerging Nonprofits

2020-02-19T11:04:47-05:00February 21st, 2020|Events, Training Opportunities|

Calling all small and mighty nonprofits! Learn to make informed contributions to the budgeting process and understand financial accountability and sustainability.

FIRM focuses on strengthening the partnership between staff and board in managing nonprofit organizations for financial sustainability.
REGISTER HERE

What DHHS said about nonprofits and FIRM:  
The point of FIRM is to make sure that nonprofits have financial literacy. Nonprofits must be proficient in understanding their financial situation, tracking finances and reporting financial data to the board in a way that enables good decision making. You can accomplish your mission only if you are a financially sustainable organization.  

Coming soon … Registration for FIRM for Program Directors (April 21, 2020) will open next week. 

MORE Alumni Evaluation Network – Quarterly Meet-Up

2020-02-19T11:04:01-05:00February 20th, 2020|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

Want to take your surveys to the next level? Come join Sharp Insight for our upcoming quarterly brown bag on February 20 at noon. We’ll build on the tools and resources shared during this month’s Survey BASICS training. This will be a working session, so please bring a survey from your organization you would like to refine — or come with one in mind that you’d want to build.

When: February 20, 12:00-1:30 pm
Where: 6010 Executive Blvd, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852

If you’ve already registered, great! If not, please RSVP today so we know much desert and drinks we need.

Recently, the MORE Alumni Group learned: 

  • four common (and simple!) formulas for crunching numbers in Excel
  • specifics for evaluating arts programs, bar chart hacks, and
  • an incredible PowerPoint presentation translator resource

A Dialogue on the Meyer Foundation’s Funding Strategy

2020-02-19T11:02:27-05:00February 20th, 2020|Events|

Nonprofit Montgomery is pleased to host an information session with Julian Haynes, Maryland Director for Partnerships and Strategy at the Meyer Foundation. Join us for an informal dialogue on the Meyer Foundation’s funding approach, systems change, and racial equity.

When: Thursday, February 27 from 3-4:30pm
Where: 6010 Executive Blvd., Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
RSVP HERE

This event is limited to 20 participants.

New Job Opportunities

2020-02-19T11:10:49-05:00February 19th, 2020|Job Opportunities|

Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless: HR Manager
NAMI Montgomery County: Director Of Development
Catholic Charities: Program Manager (Silver Spring, MD)
EveryMind: Mental Health Therapist
EveryMind: Grants Manager, Development/Communications
Jubilee Association: Delegating Nurse Case Manager
Crossroads Community Food Network: Executive Director

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Senior Communications Officer, U.S. Campaigns
Goodwill Industries International: Resource Development Specialist
Bethesda Magazine: Managing Editor
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Wellbeing Coordinator (part time)

LAST CHANCE for MORE until Fall 2020

2020-02-19T11:01:23-05:00February 19th, 2020|Events, Training Opportunities|

MORE: Metrics, Outcomes, and Responsible Evaluation: March 4-5
The ability to measure the outcomes of nonprofit programs is a core competency for nonprofit organizations. Upcoming changes to the Community Grants program will include a move to outcomes-driven funding. Now is the time to prepare for this shift by taking MORE, the only County supported outcomes and metrics training for nonprofits.
MORE helps organizations develop strategic approaches to data collection and analysis, and guides them in developing metrics and to analyze program outcomes to improve service delivery. Participants will develop their skills and make concrete plans to measure the results of their work.

MORE will strengthen your organization’s capacity to measure results by:

  • Understanding key evaluation terminology.
  • Assessing your organization’s capacity for evaluation
  • Exploring the six steps of evaluation.
  • Identifying external data and resources to strengthen evaluation efforts.
  • Engaging in meaningful dialogue about evaluation with key county funders and government leaders.
When: Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5 from 8:30am-4pm
Where: The Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD
REGISTER HERE

Advocacy Opportunity: Senate Bill 630 – State Grants

2020-02-19T10:58:22-05:00February 19th, 2020|Advocacy|

Has your organization faced unnecessary burdens in applying for, reporting on, or invoicing for grants from state agencies? Have these onerous processes made it impossible for you to receive funding?

Our partner Maryland Nonprofits is working to pass a bill to modernize state grant-making processes. Please help them make the case for reforming the State’s grants process by sharing information regarding your experiences in this confidential survey.

Legislation is being introduced (Senate Bill 630 and championed by Senator Cheryl Kagan) will require standardizing grant applications, budgeting and financial reporting, etc., across all state grant-making entities, using the federal OMB Uniform Guidance procedures as a model. Click here for more information.

We love hearing from our members!

2020-02-19T10:56:55-05:00February 19th, 2020|Member News|

Recently, Anna Stokes, Executive Director of Washington Metro Oasis | Suburban Hospital sent us this email:It’s so tough to leave our offices but when I attend a program and leave with one new strategy to energize our programs and team—it’s time well spent.The ROI of Nonprofit Montgomery membership pays for itself due to your reasonable fees and free stellar programs.

Thank you Anna!

We would like to welcome our new and renewing members: 
Spirit Club Foundation, JUST TRYAN IT, and Court Watch Montgomery

We’d also like to congratulate Carolyn Hoffmann, who is the new Executive Director of Court Watch Montgomery. Read the press release here.

Events and Other Opportunities

2020-02-19T11:10:00-05:00February 18th, 2020|Events, Uncategorized|

Read Across Montgomery County
Join the Children’s Opportunity Fund for Read Across Montgomery County, a special community conversation about the power of literacy to equip our children for lifelong success. The event will have a keynote from Dr. Daniel T. Willingham, the author of Raising Kids Who Read and Why Don’t Students Like School. There will be a panel discussion about removing literacy barriers, expanding opportunities, and supporting community members to serve as full partners in the success of Montgomery County’s children. The event is on March 2 from 1-5pm at the Wheaton Library & Community Recreation Center.

2020 Cafritz Lecture on Philanthropy: The Transformational Power of Investing in Women of Color
Did you know nationally, only 6% of foundation giving in 2016 was targeted toward women of color? Vanessa Daniel, Executive Director of the Groundswell Fund will be addressing how funders grapple with how to advance racial equity and social justice. The event is on February 27 at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Click here for more information.
FREE Tax Appointments Available Throughout the County
The Community Action Agency and its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partners are now offering FREE tax appointments for Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $56,000 or less. Click here for more information.

local government and community news

2020-02-13T09:49:42-05:00February 13th, 2020|Advocacy, MoCo Government News|

Montgomery County Council News and Updates 

Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.

PHED/HHS
February 10, 9:30am

  • Briefing: Interagency Commission on Homelessness Three-Year Strategic Plan
  • Follow-up: OLO Report 2019-4: Inventory of Rent Subsidy Programs in Montgomery County (rescheduled from 1/27/20)
Workforce Development Board Vacancies 
County Executive Elrich is seeking applicants to fill up to seven vacancies on the Workforce Development Board for representatives of community-based/non-profit organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment, training, or education needs of eligible youth or individuals with barriers to employment. Organizations include those that serve out-of school youth or veterans, or provide or support competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. Click here for more information or to apply.

Census 2020 in Montgomery County
Did you know every Marylander not counted costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years?

Nonprofits have an important role to play in the 2020 Census. We can reach vulnerable and often-undercounted communities. Montgomery County’s Office of Community Partnerships is coordinating Census 2020 for the County. Visit the County website for information on how to get involved. Nonprofits can register as a Census partner, or can request a presentation for their staff.

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