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Making Sense of the Census-What nonprofits can do and a Q&A with County Government

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-17T12:03:08-04:00July 17th, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

Making Sense of the Census
What nonprofits can do and a Q&A with County Government

Nonprofits have an important role to play in engaging diverse communities to complete the Census. This meeting will be an opportunity to:

learn more about the 2020 Census
dialogue with County leaders about participation and the fear generated by a potential citizenship question, and
find out about resources available to help nonprofits get the word out.

Mobilizing our community around the 2020 Census is critical for representation and the allocation of resources on which nonprofits and communities depend.

Diane Vu, Director of the Office of Community Partnerships and the 2020 Census team will answer your questions and provide information about how nonprofits can get involved.

Tuesday, August 6, 3:30-5pm
The Leadership Hub, 6010 Executive Blvd. Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
Register here

Special Funder & Nonprofit Learning Session: FASB Update on Accounting for Grants and Contributions

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-10T12:23:54-04:00July 16th, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

The Washington Regional Association of Grantmaker’s is hosting a learning session with Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs who will discuss the mechanics of the recent FASB accounting standards update, provide examples, address implementation, and answer any questions. The session will be on September 18 at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.

Digital Fundraising with Louis Diez of the BSO

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-17T12:13:34-04:00July 16th, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

Digital Fundraising with Louis Diez of the BSO
Nonprofit Montgomery: Summer Learning Series

Wondering how to leverage online giving, giving days, crowdfunding, and other digital techniques to grow your fundraising efforts?

This one-hour session will provide you with an effective and unbiased roadmap to implementing best practices that work for organizations of all sizes. You’ll leave with tons of ideas, real-life advice on important areas to focus on, and guidelines for evaluating your own and vendors’ digital fundraising efforts.

Wednesday, August 14 from 9-10am
The Leadership Hub, 6010 Executive Blvd. Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
Register here

Louis Diez serves as the Director of the Annual Fund and Development Business Operations at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Previously, he was the Associate Director of Development at Johns Hopkins SAIS. Prior to JHU, he was the annual fund director at a liberal arts college and at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

What We’re Reading

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-10T12:09:42-04:00July 13th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Why ‘Womenomics’ Needs to Be Part of Your Business Strategy (Entrepreneur, June 27)

The Education Deserts of Rural America (The Atlantic, July 1)

In Montgomery County, A Big Fight Over Small Apartments (WAMU, July 8)

Nonprofit Montgomery’s 2019 Summer Learning Series

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-10T12:06:25-04:00July 12th, 2019|Events, Member News|

Accounting Basics for Nonprofits

Facilitated by Dawit Negari, CPA, CFE, CGFM from Rubino & Company.

Some topics that Dawit will go over:

Presentation of Financial Statements of nonprofit entities
Clarifying the Scope and Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made
Revenue from Contract with Customers
Leases

Wednesday, July 17 from 9 to 10am
The Leadership Hub: 6010 Executive Blvd., Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
Click here to register

HR for Nonprofits – The First 90 Days: Job Descriptions to Onboarding to Policies
First impressions matter! If you are responsible for onboarding new employees, do you feel confident that you are doing it effectively?

This session will help nonprofit leaders make the first 90 days of a new hire’s tenure as streamlined, welcoming, and productive as possible. Sustaining a desirable culture begins on day 1 and this workshop will provide some best practices guidance on how to do that.

Tuesday, July 23 from 9-11am
The Leadership Hub, 6010 Executive Blvd. Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
Register here

Facilitated by Kelly Collins, Director of Human Resources at EveryMind, and Officer at Maryland SHRM State Council

Digital Fundraising
Wondering how to leverage online giving, giving days, crowdfunding, and other digital techniques to grow your fundraising efforts?

This one-hour session will provide you with an effective and unbiased roadmap to implementing best practices that work for organizations of all sizes. You’ll leave with tons of ideas, real-life advice on important areas to focus on, and guidelines for evaluating your own and vendors’ digital fundraising efforts.

Topics covered: website conversion optimization; performance analytics; online giving forms; outbound and inbound donor marketing techniques; crowdfunding platforms; email best practices (compliance, deliverability, and conversions); digital ambassadors and volunteer management; social media; giving day strategies, integrating digital with other channels.

Wednesday, August 14 from 9-10am
The Leadership Hub: 6010 Executive Blvd. Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852
Click here to register

Facilitated by Louis Diez, Director of the Annual Fund and Development Business Operations at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

It’s Time to Renew Your Membership Today

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-10T12:03:25-04:00July 11th, 2019|Member News|

July 1 was the start of Nonprofit Montgomery’s new membership year. Last year we:

invited Nonprofit Montgomery members to budget advocacy meetings with County Council members
successfully advocated for a 3% increase to County contracts with nonprofits
touched over 1,000 with capacity building programs and advocacy events
grew our membership to over 170 members
served as the voice of the sector for County nonprofits

Renew your membership, and work with Nonprofit Montgomery to inform, promote, connect, and strengthen the community of nonprofits serving Montgomery County. Join us and work together to address cross-sector issues, develop your leadership skills, and ensure your organization has a voice at the table. Become a sector-leader and make a difference in Montgomery County.

If you have any questions or would like an invoice, please contact us. Join or renew by July 31 and save $25 on your membership dues.

Renew today and save $25

Thank you to the following members that have joined or renewed for 2019-2020.

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-10T12:13:46-04:00July 10th, 2019|Member News|

480 CARES , INC
4Montgomery’s Kids
Aumazo
Ayuda
Bender JCC of Greater Washington
Charity Connect
Comfort Cases
Community Reach of Montgomery County
Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County
Crossroads Community Food Network
Easterseals DC MD VA
Everyday Canvassing
EveryMind
Family Services Inc.
Friends of Patients at the NIH
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County, MD
Greater DC Diaper Bank
Healthcare Initiative Foundation
Hearts and Homes for Youth
Housing Unlimited, Inc.
Identity, Inc.
interPLAY Orchestra at Strathmore
Jubilee Association of Maryland
KID Museum
Leadership Montgomery
Madison House Autism Foundation
Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL)
Montgomery County Food Council
Montgomery County Historical Society
Montgomery Housing Partnership
NAMI Montgomery County
National Postdoctoral Association
Parent Encouragement Program
Passion for Learning, Inc.
Primary Care Coalition
Rainbow Place Shelter
Silver Spring Village, Inc.
The Tacy Foundation
Transformations of Montgomery County
Upcounty Community Resources
Vikara Village
Voices for Children Montgomery
Washington Metropolitan Oasis
Winter Growth, Inc.
Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day
Ye N’Eka, Inc.

Grants and Funding Opportunities – Montgomery County Nonprofits

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-10T12:10:49-04:00July 10th, 2019|Grants & Funding|

City of Gaithersburg: Frederick J. Felton Neighborhood Matching Grant Program

Open to neighborhoods, HOAs, etc.
Funds may be used for sidewalk enhancement, lighting upgrades, signage, fence replacement, parking lot enhancements, community block parties, and even neighborhood birdhouses

Montgomery County: Neighborhood Events Matching Funds

Matching mini-grants for neighborhood events

2019 Online Resident Survey

Nonprofit Montgomery2019-07-10T12:08:35-04:00July 10th, 2019|Advocacy, MoCo Government News|

County Executive Elrich has launched an online survey to gauge residents’ assessment of the local government, its services, and quality of life. The 2019 Resident Survey was mailed to 5,000 randomly selected County households in the first week of June, and residents who did not receive the questionnaire in the mail are invited and encouraged to participate online. The online survey for all residents will be open for a three-week period, from June 28 to July 19.