GreenFest is committed to helping everyone in the County explore their path to a greener life. It will be at Brookside Gardens on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Activities include: live music, dance performances, children’s activities, and a craft fair.
Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions.Click here for the current committee schedule.
PHED/HHS: April 24, 9:30am
E&C: April 25, 9:30am
GO: April 25, 2pm
HHS/E&C: April 26, 1:30pm
Join The Early Childhood Coordinating Council for a conversation with Ruby Takanishi, author of “First Things First! Creating the New American Primary School.” The event is on May 10, 8:30am-noon at the Church of St. Andrew in Silver Spring. Click here for more details and to register.
As you are planning your budget for the year ahead, be sure to set aside Nonprofit Montgomery membership dues! If you need a reminder of our fee schedule, just click here. And if you need a reminder of why joining our alliance is a good idea, check out all of our programs above and on ourwebsite.
In addition, your membership supports advocacy on behalf of the sector and ensures you receive periodic advocacy alerts—the best way to stay up-to-date on crucial need-to-know information.
LOCAL
Healthcare Initiative Foundation: FY19 Small Grants
STATE/NATIONAL
WalMart Foundation: Community Grant Awards
Home Depot: Community Impact Grants
The County budget process is underway, with over 150 individuals testifying before the Council at budget hearings last week in a great demonstration of democracy in action. Nonprofit Montgomery is leading teams of nonprofit leaders in meetings with Councilmembers and their staff. The goal of these meetings is to educate Councilmembers about the vital programs offered by nonprofits on behalf of County Government.
This year Nonprofit Montgomery is advocating for a 3% increase in contracts the County holds with nonprofits. Without increases, nonprofits can’t keep up with rising costs. There is still time to engage in budget advocacy–Nonprofit Montgomery members will receive a complete advocacy update early next week.
Crystal Townsend, President of the Healthcare Initiative Foundation was featured in the March/April issue of Bethesda Magazine. Congratulations Crystal!
Bender JCC: Preschool Director
Community Bridges: High School and College and Career Program Manager
Office of Community Partnerships: Community Outreach Manager (Asian Liaison), Community Outreach Manager (Latino Community Liaison), Senior Fellow Program Manager (Middle Eastern Community Liaison)
The Dwelling Place: Executive Director
Bread for the World: President and Chief Executive Officer
Important conversations about racial equity are happening throughout our region. Montgomery County is developing a Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy, and many regional funders are looking at their policies, processes and grantmaking with an equity lens. As leaders in social justice work, nonprofit organizations have an important role to play in advancing equity in our community.
This Funders Dialogue will be an opportunity for a dialogue with local funders about how racial equity is informing their work with nonprofits. How does it change the expectations of grantees? How can nonprofits be an active partner in this work?
Featured Speakers and Panelists:
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from funders how they prioritize equity in funding decisions and how you can align your work to be most meaningful, equitable, and impactful.
Wednesday, May 1 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Activity Center at Bohrer Park – 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg 20877
Hosted by the City of Gaithersburg
Who should attend: Nonprofit and philanthropy leaders and board members
REGISTER HERE