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BoardMatch Montgomery

2021-10-06T10:46:27-04:00October 9th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

BoardMatch Montgomery is a collaboration between Nonprofit Montgomery and Leadership Montgomery and is a two part program.

  1. Nonprofit Orientation & Training: Designed for the ED/CEO and a board member who will be reacquainted with current governance best practices and the curriculum of the candidate training to establish shared expectations and ensure successful board placements. BoardMatch helps nonprofit organizations recruit effective and engaged board candidates to serve on their boards of directors.
  2. Candidate Training: Designed for local leaders that wish to serve on a nonprofit. BoardMatch recruits and trains potential board members and matches them with nonprofits.

BoardMatch Montgomery benefits nonprofit organizations by:

  • Strengthening board practices.
  • Increasing board effectiveness and engagement.
  • Providing the opportunity to be matched with highly-qualified, trained board candidates.

This program is available Nonprofit Montgomery members. To be eligible for the matching process, the Executive Director/CEO and a board member must attend the Nonprofit BoardMatch Virtual Orientation/Training on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 9am to noon

Please note, the matching process will also include on mandatory interview with the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair/President. Cost: $25 per attendee

Click here to register.

Welcome New Board Members

2021-10-06T10:40:57-04:00October 8th, 2021|Member News|

Nonprofit leaders know that a strong, functioning board is essential for success. We at Nonprofit Montgomery are very grateful to the nonprofit leaders who serve on our Board of Directors. Though they are busy leaders of their own organizations, our Board members think broadly about the nonprofit sector and give their time and expertise to furthering our mission to strengthen, support and give visibility to the sector.

We would like to welcome our newest Board Members: Courtney Hall and Cari Cho. We’d also like to thank our departing Board Members Jacob Newman, LAYC and Carson Henry, YMCA Youth & Family Services for their dedication and service to Nonprofit Montgomery.

Our Executive Board includes:  
Jackie DeCarlo, President and CEO, Manna Food Center
Elijah Wheeler, Vice President and  Executive Director, Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, Inc.
Shannon Babe-Thomas, Secretary and  Executive Director, Community Bridges, Inc.
Ann Mazur, Treasurer and CEO, EveryMind

Current Board Members: 
Chloe Bernardi, President & CEO, Hearts & Homes for Youth
Cari Cho, President & CEO, Cornerstone Montgomery
Courtney Hall, CEO, Interfaith Works
Suzan Jenkins, CEO, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Kylie McCleaf, COO, Jewish Social Service Agency
Debbie Riley, CEO, Center for Adoption Support and Education
Susie Sinclair-Smith, CEO, Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
Kathy Stevens, Executive Director, MCAEL

If you have any interest in applying for a position on the Nonprofit Montgomery Board of Directors, please reach out to us.

Nonprofit Montgomery: Candidate Conversations

2021-10-06T09:15:07-04:00October 7th, 2021|Advocacy, Events|

We’ll be organizing small groups of nonprofit leaders to talk to candidates about nonprofit concerns and more.

Our first candidate running for County Executive is David Blair. We’ll be scheduling more conversations with candidates soon. So stay tuned!

When: October 14, 11am to noon
Where: On Zoom. Once you register and are approved, we’ll send you an email with the details.
Who: Nonprofit Montgomery members only. We ask that only one person from your organization register since seats are limited. Click here here to save your spot.

Questions? Contact us at connect@nonprofitmoco.org.

Nonprofit Covid Response Meeting Recap

2021-10-06T10:39:57-04:00October 6th, 2021|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

In case you missed it, here’s the recording from our compelling conversation with Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz on Welcoming Newcomers: the County’s Initiative to welcome the County’s comprehensive plan to welcome children, youth and families from the border.

We were joined by Gillian Heubner, Consultant for Newcomer Support & Assistance, DHHS (DHHS & Montgomery County’s Response)

And presenting on the Nonprofit response were:

To get in touch with DHHS contact Monica Martin and at MCPS, Margarita Bohorquez.

Campaign Fundraising – A Primer

2021-10-06T10:08:46-04:00October 6th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

Campaign fundraising is all about generating significant revenue above and beyond your usual annual giving. If your organization is considering a campaign or will need significant funds for growth in the future, this is a webinar for you! Join Derry Deringer of Deringer Consulting, LLC to learn:

  • The phases of a campaign (2-3 year timeline)
  • Three types of campaigns: Capital, Capacity, Mini
  • Comparing and contrasting campaign types
  • Eight principles of campaign fundraising.

Whether you’re an executive director, board member, staff, or volunteer, these essentials provide a practical primer on campaign fundraising. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions!

When: Friday, October 15, noon-1pm
Where: on Zoom. Click here to register.
Who: Everyone is welcome to attend.

MORE: Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation

2021-10-06T09:16:02-04:00October 6th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

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

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

  • Understanding key evaluation terminology.
  • Assessing your organization’s capacity for evaluation
  • Exploring the six steps of evaluation.
  • Identifying external data and resources to strengthen evaluation efforts.

MORE is a hands-on approach for nonprofits who are new to evaluation or who need to improve their evaluation practices. The program provides a framework for understanding evaluation and includes tools, individual consultation and time to plan as a team.

Who should participate: Nonprofit organizations located in or serving the residents of Montgomery County. Nonprofits participate in MORE as a team of up to four senior leaders.

MORE Fall Program
October 25, 10:30am-noon: Orientation
November 1, 8, 15, 29, 10:30am-noon: Content Sessions

Cost: $25 for Nonprofit Montgomery members (4 people) and $525 for non-members.

Register here.

FY23 Operating Budget Forums…Speak up for the nonprofit sector!

2021-10-06T09:12:16-04:00October 6th, 2021|Advocacy, Events, MoCo Government News|

County Executive Elrich and the County’s regional services centers will host five hybrid forums in this month to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget. Residents can attend the forums in person or view them online.

These forums are important to nonprofits. If you’re able to please comment/question on how needs are still high and that funds still need to be available to nonprofits on the front lines of the crisis.

  • Oct. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
  • Oct. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring.
  • Oct. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown.
  • Oct. 19. 7-8:30 p.m. Mid-County Regional Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Park and Planning Board Room, Wheaton.

Job Opportunities (10-6-21)

2021-10-06T09:10:38-04:00October 6th, 2021|Job Opportunities|

Job Opportunities 

Coordinator Level
Rebuilding Together Montgomery County: Americorps-Project Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator
Shepherd’s Table: Social Services Associate
Round House Theatre: Executive Assistant & Board Liaison
Cafrtiz Foundation: Grants Assistant
Collaboration Council: Administrative and Contracts Specialist (part time) and Program Coordinator
Silver Spring Village: Operations Manager / Administrative Assistant

Manager/Director Level
Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers: Director, Strategy & Administration
Identity, Inc.: Grants & Budget Accountant
Ayuda: Grants Officer

Grants & Funding Opportunities

2021-10-06T09:09:00-04:00October 6th, 2021|Grants & Funding|

Grant Relief for On-Boarding Workers (GROW) 

  • For businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, WorkSource Montgomery will award grants to cover 50-75% of a new employee’s salary for the first 12 weeks.
  • Grants will be awarded upon receipt of verification of employment.
  • New employees must be a resident of Montgomery County and start within 30 days of the grant application date
  • The application period is Monday, October 4, 2021 through Friday, October 29, 2021

Arts Residencies in Schools Grants application preparation webinars

The Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) will host two free application preparation webinars to discuss the guidelines and online application process for the FY22 Arts Residencies in Schools Grants. The webinars will also cover navigating the online SurveyMonkey Apply (SMApply) grants portal. Click here for more info.

The webinars will take place on: October 8, 2021 from 2-3:30 pm and October 12, 2021 from 4-5:30pm.

Healthcare Initiative Foundation: FY22 Capacity Building Cycle

  • the live virtual Grantee Training will be on October 26, 10am. Click here to register.
  • Additional Opportunity: Grant Portal Walkthrough Training on October 29, 11am. Click here to register.

Cafritz Foundation Grant (Cafritz Foundation)

  • Deadline: 11/1/2021, Available Funding: $250,000.00. Click here for more information.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: Good Neighbor Grants

  • established in 2012 to identify and strengthen ties with youth-serving nonprofit organizations in the Northern Virginia, metropolitan Washington, D.C., and Maryland areas that are helping students with financial need reach their full potential through education.
  • Due October 15. Click here for more information.

Montgomery County: Nonprofit Security Grants

  • grants to be used for nonprofit organizations experiencing or at risk of hate crimes. Application period closes on October 22.
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