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Not A Crime to Be Poor – 2 Part Event

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-14T14:14:14-04:00September 14th, 2019|Events|

The Primary Care Coalition is exploring the health and housing relationship in two parts – from the existing interventions that mitigate health/housing problems to big ideas for integrative solutions. Two informative half-day sessions will explore the impact of stable and affordable housing on health outcomes.

Session One: September 17
Peter Edelman will walk us through his new book Not a Crime to Be Poor, in which he examines the socio-political influences that have led to the criminalization of poverty.

Session Two: October 15
We’ll explore the role quality, affordable housing plays in the health of residents and look at ways to form strategic links between housing and health systems.

Nonprofit Montgomery Partners

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-14T14:08:50-04:00September 14th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Nonprofit Montgomery would like to thank our Partners that help support the work we do to strengthen the nonprofit sector in Montgomery County. Partners expand their business networks by connecting with Nonprofit Montgomery members and can also gain insight into the needs of nonprofit organizations, whose purchasing power in the county is nearly $4 billion.

Nonprofit Montgomery Supporting and Business partnerships are open to individuals, consultants, and businesses. To become a Nonprofit Montgomery Partner, click here for more information.

Alexion Fischer, LLC

Nonprofit strategic counsel and planning

Association for Membership Growth
Nonprofit Consulting

Capacity Partners
Strategy and development services for nonprofits.

Lumix CPAs and Advisors
Nonprofit Accounting, HR, Accounting, and Grants Management

Matthew Brown
Nonprofit Consulting

Public Health Impact, LLC
Nonprofit and government consulting

RBW Strategy, LLC
Nonprofit consulting

Rubino & Company, Chartered
Accounting and Financial Services

Sharp Insight, LLC
Nonprofit Evaluation and Capacity Building

Talem Consulting
Nonprofit Consulting

What We’re Reading

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-14T14:04:48-04:00September 14th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Why Charities Are Launching For-Profit Businesses (Entrepreneur, August 26)

Empowering Communities: Participatory Grantmakers Say We Must Go beyond Feedback (The Nonprofit Quarterly, August 28)

Why Funding Overhead Is Not the Real Issue: The Case to Cover Full Costs (The Nonprofit Quarterly, September 10)

Nonprofit Montgomery Welcomes Five New Board Members

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-14T14:02:16-04:00September 13th, 2019|Member News|

Nonprofit leaders know that a strong, functioning board is essential for success. We at Nonprofit Montgomery are very grateful to the nonprofit leaders who serve on our Board of Directors. Though they are busy leaders of their own organizations, our Board members think broadly about the nonprofit sector and give their time and expertise to furthering our mission to strengthen, support and give visibility to the sector.

This fall we welcome the following new members to our board:

Shannon Babe-Thomas, Executive Director, Community Bridges, Inc.
Ann Mazur, CEO, EveryMind
Carson Henry, Executive Director, YMCA Youth & Family Services
Kylie McCleaf, Executive Director, Family Services, Inc.
Elijah Wheeler, Deputy Executive Director/Social Justice Director, Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, Inc.

Our newly elected board President is Debbie Riley, CEO of Center for Adoption Support and Education. Also serving on the Executive Committee are:

Jacob Newman, Managing Director, Montgomery County, Latin American Youth Center, Board VP
Jackie DeCarlo, CEO, Manna Food Center, Board Secretary
Shane Rock, CEO, Interfaith Work, Board Treasurer

We also thank Kathy Stevens and Suzan Jenkins (formerly Board President and Vice President) for their service on the Executive Committee. Kathy and Suzan continue their service on the board, along with (list remaining board members)

Rosalba Bonilla-Acosta, Director of Maryland State, CentroNía
Chloe Perez, President & CEO, Hearts & Homes for Youth
Abe Schuchman, CEO, Housing Unlimited
Susie Sinclair-Smith, CEO, Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless

Thanks to all for their leadership and commitment!

Grants and Funding Opportunities

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-14T14:05:40-04:00September 12th, 2019|Grants & Funding|

Disability Partnerships 2019 Adaptive Equipment Grant
This is a direct grant given to an individual for the purchase of adaptive equipment to help them make their home or workplaces more accessible. Grant applications are due September 30, 2019. For more information, contact tmgallman@disabilitypartnerships.org.

Many Hands DC Grant
Many Hands DC will accept applications for its 2020 grant cycle starting October 1, 2019. All applications must be submitted online and are due by November 15. Many Hands is a women’s grantmaking organization that makes grants in four areas: Education, Health, Housing, and Job Readiness. Click here for more information.

HR for Nonprofits: Meaningful Performance Conversations

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-14T14:02:49-04:00September 12th, 2019|Events|

Every conversation with an employee can be an opportunity for managers to engage, coach, and guide. Performance excellence depends on those conversations being meaningful. Kelly Collins, Director of Human Resources, EveryMind and member of the Board of Directors, Society of Human Resource Management, Montgomery County will lead us in discussing best practices in conducting annual performance reviews as well as addressing performance issues.

We’ll also:

Identify opportunities for communications that inspire and engage
Discuss a framework for incremental and annual performance conversations
Examine the key elements of a performance improvement process
Work through some common challenges and scenarios.

When: Thursday, October 31, 9-11am
Where: The Leadership Hub, 6010 Executive Blvd, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
REGISTER HERE

Foundation Fighting Blindness VisionWalk

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-14T14:15:36-04:00September 11th, 2019|Events|

The Foundation Fighting Blindness’ 10th Annual Montgomery County VisionWalk is on Sunday, September 22 from 9-2pm at Rockville Town Square. The VisionWalk is a family-friendly event that attracts hundreds of attendees and participants who are passionate about finding a cure to blinding retinal diseases. Click here to register or for sponsorship information.

Arts on the Block: Looking for Adult Artist Advocates

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-02T14:41:09-04:00September 6th, 2019|Member News|

An Artist Advocate, with Arts on the Block’s Design Your Future program, is an empowering, knowledgeable, resourceful, adult volunteer who serves as a support and trusted confidant to a young creative on our Studio Crew. The Advocate helps to ensure that the Emerging Artist develops important academic, professional and life skills, is exposed to a network of opportunities and a wide array of resources, makes positive professional and educational choices, and builds/follows through with a plan in terms of their long-term goals. Click here to learn more.

There’s Still Time to Renew Your Membership

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-09-02T14:40:16-04:00September 6th, 2019|Member News|

Thank you to the members and partners that have joined or renewed for 2019-2020. Together we can help strengthen the nonprofit sector serving Montgomery County. If you forgot to renew, don’t worry there’s still time!