Nonprofit Montgomery

June 23, 2026, marks the next Maryland Primary Election — and the work began over a year ago. Every four years, Nonprofit Montgomery mobilizes the power of the nonprofit sector to engage in the electoral process. As a vital part of our democracy, nonprofits could and should participate in nonpartisan civic engagement — and we were here to help them do just that. During the election season, Nonprofit Montgomery hosted over 25 candidate conversations with County Council, Board of Education, and...

Today, the County Council will cast its official vote on the FY27 Operating Budget. This budget process was an extraordinarily challenging one, as many Councilmembers alluded to in their remarks during the straw vote on Friday, May 15. We appreciate the many remarks by Councilmembers that acknowledged that while a 3.5% increase was more than the County Executive had proposed, it is not enough to address the increased needs and skyrocketing operational expenses many nonprofits are facing....

Nonprofit Montgomery works closely with the County Government and maintains regular communication with Councilmembers, the County Executive, and their teams to elevate the needs and priorities of the nonprofit sector. As part of this work, we invited all County Council and County Executive candidates to complete a short questionnaire reflecting on their personal and professional experience with nonprofits, as well as their vision for the future of Montgomery County. We are grateful to all of...