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All About Focus Groups: MORE Alumni Evaluation Network Series

2022-08-29T10:48:01-04:00August 27th, 2022|Events, Training Opportunities|

All About Focus Groups: MORE Alumni Evaluation Network Series

Facilitated by Sharp Insight, LLC

Keep the MORE learning going with our MORE Alumni Quarterly skill-building sessions. This year we’re excited to introduce our new series on focus groups.

  • Focus Group Planning & Recruitment: Sept. 20, 2022
  • Focus Group Facilitation & Note Taking: Dec. 6, 2022
  • Focus Group Data Analysis: Feb. 28, 2023
  • Sharing Focus Group Findings: June 6, 2023
All sessions take place over Zoom from 12pm – 1pm on their scheduled dates. Click here to register.

MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation)

2022-08-29T10:46:37-04:00August 26th, 2022|Training Opportunities|

MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation)
Strengthening the Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in Montgomery County

Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE Training will help nonprofits learn about evaluation, and offer a deep dive into measuring impact and gauging program effectiveness.

MORE will help organizations develop strategic approaches to data collection and analysis, and guide them in developing metrics and to analyze program outcomes to improve service delivery. Participants will develop their skills and make concrete plans to measure the results of their work.

MORE will strengthen your organization’s capacity to measure results by:

  • Assessing your organization’s capacity for evaluation
  • Identifying external data and resources to strengthen evaluation efforts
  • Engaging in meaningful dialogue about evaluation with key county funders and government leaders.
Fall 2022 dates:
  • In-Person Orientation: September 22, 9:30-11am at Main Street Connect, Rockville, MD
  • Self-Paced Session: September 22 – October 21
  • One-on-One Consultation  September 26 – October 21
  • Virtual Review Session & Capstone Preparation: October 20, 9:30am-11:30am
  • In-Person Funder Panel & Capstone: October 27, 9:30-11am at Main Street Connect, Rockville, MD
Need more information? Please reach out to us to learn more about MORE and how it’s right for your organization.

Nonprofit Montgomery: Nonprofit Meet-Up

2022-08-29T10:45:54-04:00August 25th, 2022|Uncategorized|

Join Nonprofit Montgomery for our virtual meeting with Montgomery County and nonprofit leaders for opportunity to hear updates on funding, advocacy, and other topics important to our sector.

We’re excited to have Maryland Center on Economic Policy’s President and CEO Benjamin Orr present on what nonprofits can do about state level advocacy.

We’ll learn what’s in the state budget and why it matters to you, get an overview of the new state budget process and who makes decisions about how to use our shared resources, and gain tips on how you can engage with state policymakers to help shape budget decisions.

When: Wednesday, September 7, 11am-noon
Where: On Zoom. Once you register you’ll receive an auto-email with all the details.

Funding Opportunities – August 25, 2022

2022-08-25T10:05:02-04:00August 25th, 2022|Grants & Funding|

City of Rockville: The Community Development Block Grant Program is a federal grant for housing and community development projects that benefit low and moderate-income persons. Rockville is accepting applications for an anticipated $263,000 in federal CDBG funds it will receive in fall 2023. This funding is a subset of the Montgomery County CDBG program, that is designed for nonprofits serving Rockville residents.

  • Fiscal Year 2024 grants will fund projects during July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. Click here for more information or to access the online application link. Applications are due at 11:59 PM on September 30, 2022.
  • There will be a technical assistance session to explain the CDBG program rules, application process and answer questions. Register here: August 30, 2022 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County: COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Montgomery County Government and AHCMC are providing emergency relief funds. The Arts & Humanities COVID-19 Relief Fund is available to non-profit arts and/or humanities organizations/groups and individual artists/scholars based in Montgomery County, MD experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Application Deadline: Friday, September 16, 2022 – 11:59 pm
Last Day for Questions: Friday, September 9, 2022 – 5:30 pm

Montgomery County Community Food Rescue: FY23 Mini-Grants Program
These grants are intended to provide opportunities for improving capacity and infrastructure of the local food system in all aspects of food recovery, and for innovative and collaborative approaches to reducing food insecurity. Montgomery County’s vision of food security is a community in which all people, at all times, have access to safe, sufficient, and nutritious food, with dignity.
Applications are due by September 9, 2022. Portal closes at 7:00PM

Governor’s Child Care Stabilization Grant Program – Round 3
This funding opportunity is designed for licensed child care providers. Applicants may be a family home child care provider, a large family home child care provider, a child care center, or an education program under a Letter of Compliance.  It is not the intention of this program to fund the start-up of new child care programs that are not yet operating. This Grant Information Guide (GIG) and Application release – August 3, 2022. Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on August 29, 2022.

Join Clear Impact CEO and Author Adam Luecking for a Happy Hour and Book Signing

2022-08-16T11:31:30-04:00August 16th, 2022|Events, Uncategorized|

Join Clear Impact CEO and Author Adam Luecking for a Happy Hour and Book Signing
Enjoy the company of fellow public and social sector leaders for an evening of fun and networking to celebrate the release of Social Sector Hero.
Time: August 18th, 2022 @ 5:30 PM – 7:30PM
Venue: Quincy’s Potomac Bar and Grille
Address: 1093 Seven Locks Rd., Potomac, MD 20854
Please RSVP by filling out the form below (you will be able to cancel your RSVP later if you can no longer attend).

Early Learning Educator Compensation Survey Results

2022-08-10T13:37:43-04:00August 12th, 2022|Nonprofit Resources|

Virescent Group partnered with Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day and Montgomery Moving Forward to survey Greater Washington early learning organizations to understand the current state of early learning compensation. The goal of the survey was to better understand how regional program-based compensation is influenced and/or impacted by emerging public initiatives and investments. Click here to access the survey.

City of Rockville Grant Open – CDBG

2022-08-12T08:44:01-04:00August 12th, 2022|Grants & Funding|

The Community Development Block Grant Program is a federal grant for housing and community development projects that benefit low and moderate-income persons. Rockville is accepting applications for an anticipated $263,000 in federal CDBG funds it will receive in fall 2023.  This funding is a subset of the Montgomery County CDBG program, that is designed for nonprofits serving Rockville residents. CDBG money can be used to provide grants to housing providers for housing and community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income households or neighborhoods.
Fiscal Year 2024 grants will fund projects during July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024. For more information or to access the online application link, applicants can view our website: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/942/Community-Development-Block-Grant
Applications are due at 11:59 PM on September 30, 2022.
There is a technical assistance session to explain the CDBG program rules, application process and answer questions. Register here: August 30, 2022 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Community Advocacy Institute (CAI)

2022-08-10T13:37:18-04:00August 11th, 2022|Training Opportunities, Uncategorized|

The Community Advocacy Institute (CAI) is a free program that includes monthly workshops featuring guest speakers, activities to practice advocacy skills, and networking opportunities. Successful completion of the program includes attendance at all monthly workshops and completion of an advocacy project (testifying before County Council or submitting a letter to County Council). This year’s program includes mostly virtual workshops and a few in-person sessions. Apply by August 26.

Governor’s Child Care Stabilization Grant Program – Round 3

2022-08-10T13:36:40-04:00August 10th, 2022|Grants & Funding|

Governor’s Child Care Stabilization Grant Program – Round 3
This funding opportunity is designed for licensed child care providers. Applicants may be a family home child care provider, a large family home child care provider, a child care center, or an education program under a Letter of Compliance.  Applications are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on August 29, 2022.

  • Customer Service Support Sessions: The MSDE will hold several customer service support sessions for interested applicants on August 8, 11, 13, 15, and 16. Click here to sign up for a session.
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