how we advocate for nonprofits
Nonprofit Montgomery works year-round to inform nonprofits about issues that affect them as businesses, and that affect the people they serve.
We speak for the sector during important budget and policy debates. We communicate regularly with local elected officials and their staff to make sure they understand the needs of nonprofits. We also work behind the scenes with county departments to improve relations and work through policy and procedural issues.
Finally, we provide our members opportunities to interact with key elected and government leaders.
Nonprofit Montgomery members’ input on budget and legislative issues is vital as we prepare platforms and briefs. We welcome your feedback, stories, and concerns.
recent advocacy news
Advocacy Updates July 2024
Make your voice heard! Upcoming Council Committee Worksessions - full schedule here NOTE: Residents can upload written or prerecorded video or audio testimony online All Council and committee meetings are broadcast live on County Cable Montgomery (Comcast channel 996 HD, 6 SD; RCN channel 1056 HD, 6 SD; & Verizon channel 30) and [...]
Community Grants and Grants Management Reform Feedback Session
Nonprofit Montgomery is working with The Office of Grants Management (OGM) to solicit feedback from the nonprofit community on how to reshape the County’s Community Grants program and other County grants management practices. In addition to distributing the survey described above, we are offering an opportunity for a live, virtual feedback conversation with [...]
Senator Cardin’s Info Session for Nonprofit and Community Organizations
U.S. Senator Cardin's Earmark Information Session for Nonprofit and Community Organizations Thursday December 15, 2022 3:00 - 4:00 PM Please join U.S. Senator Ben Cardin's staff for a virtual Earmark Information Session for Nonprofit and Community Organizations. Attached to this email is an advertising flyer for this event and U.S. [...]
Budget Advocacy Continues
The County Executive's budget forums are still going on and we encourage all of our members and the community to join the forums and speak up for our sector. Check out this post for suggested talking points. Upcoming Forums: Wednesday, Dec. 7: East County Region Monday, Dec.12: Upcounty Region Wednesday, Dec.14: Bethesda Region
Advocacy Update: County Executive Budget Forums
We are in the FY24 County budget season, and County Executive Elrich's budget forums are in full swing. Please consider joining one of the budget forums to speaking up for our sector. Sharing the impact of your work makes a difference. Nonprofits not only provide services to the vulnerable but also [...]
Nonprofit Montgomery Advocacy at County Budget Forums
Nonprofit Montgomery supports nearly 200-member nonprofit organizations with technical assistance, training and resources, and advocacy on issues of importance to the nonprofit sector. Our cross sector initiative, Montgomery Moving Forward, addresses social and economic challenges through a collective impact process that leads to long term solutions. We appreciate the very [...]
