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

Nonprofit Montgomery SB184 Support

Advocacy Statement Nonprofit Montgomery SB184 Support Nonprofit Montgomery is an alliance of nonprofits serving residents of Montgomery County, Maryland’s largest county. We work to strengthen the nonprofit sector serving Montgomery County, Maryland, through leadership development, organizational capacity building, and peer-to-peer networking and support; increase the visibility of nonprofits and the [...]

January 2025 Advocacy Updates

Recap of Council President Kate Stewart’s Q&A with Nonprofit Montgomery On Monday, January 6, Nonprofit Montgomery kicked off 2025 with a conversation with Council President Kate Stewart. Council President Stewart shared updates on the the county’s plans for protecting residents in the context of the new federal administration, county budget [...]

September Advocacy Updates

Now that summer is over, it’s time to start thinking about the County’s budget process and Nonprofit Montgomery’s FY25 advocacy. The County Council returns from recess this week and all local agencies are moving into active mode! County Executive Community Conversations The County Executive’s Community Conversations are a great way [...]

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 [...]

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