Advocacy Update 10/11/18
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Click here to read our latest Advocacy Alert about the recent County Council OLO report.
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Nonprofit Leaders Roundtable Discussion
Nonprofit leaders in the nonprofit community are invited to join a conversation about how nonprofits can work more collaboratively—with local government and with each other—to achieve greater impact. Provide your input into a vision document being developed to demonstrate the impact of nonprofits and articulate opportunities for us to amplify our impact. The event is on October 30 from 11:30am-1:30pm at WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. Click here to RSVP.
Advocacy Action Alert: Friday, October 5, 2018
Support the Sector: Testify on October 9
Provide Feedback and Testimonials to the Council
Provide Feedback and Testimonials to the Council
Dear Members,
We’ve just received word from the County Council that there is still space for nonprofits to sign up and testify at the Community Grants Public Forum on Tuesday, October 9 at 7:30pm. I will be there to testify on behalf of Nonprofit Montgomery, but we need additional people to testify to show the importance of these grants to the nonprofit sector.
I strongly urge you to read the Office of Legislative Oversight report on the Community Grants process and sign up to speak on October 9.
After reading the report, we appreciate the stated intent to improve the accountability, transparency, fairness and accessibility of the grants process. However we do want to include the reminder that nonprofits would like to help in the process of defining the future of community grants.
We ask that any and all members submit testimony and attend the forum if possible. It is critical that the voices of the nonprofit sector are represented at this forum. Please share your story on the importance of community grants is to your organization and the people you serve.
Public Forum on Community Grants
Tuesday, October 9, 7:30pm
100 Maryland Avenue, 3rd floor Hearing Room
Rockville, MD 20850
How to Testify:
To testify at a Council public hearing, please sign up here or call 240-777-7803. You must bring 15 copies of their testimony to the hearing and to email a written copy 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
Let’s send a strong message about our sector’s interest in the community grants process. I look forward to seeing you on October 9.
With thanks,
Lesley MacDonald
Executive Director, Nonprofit Montgomery
Advocacy Alert (9/26) – County Council Releases Community Grants Report
Advocacy Alert: September 26, 2018
Montgomery County Council Releases Community Grants Report Today
Montgomery County Council Releases Community Grants Report Today
The Montgomery County Council just released an Office of Legislative Oversight report on the Community Grants process. The report includes recommendations for changes in the grants process.
The report is a thorough examination of the origins of the grants program, including changes that have been both recommended and implemented over the years. It outlines a number of recommendations for making the County Grants process more fair, transparent, and more closely aligned with County Departments. The need to clearly define the purpose of the grants program as a whole is a major recommendation to the County Council. Nonprofits that obtain funding through the Community Grants process are encouraged to read through the detailed recommendations and to express opinions at the upcoming public forum.
The public forum will be held on October 9 with opportunities for public testimony. We ask that any and all members submit testimony and attend the forum if possible. It is critical that the voices of the nonprofit sector are represented at this forum.
Public Forum on Community Grants
Tuesday, October 9, 7:30pm
100 Maryland Avenue, 3rd floor Hearing Room
Rockville, MD 20850
To testify at a Council public hearing, please sign up here or call 240-777-7803. Speakers are requested to bring 15 copies of their testimony to the hearing and to email a written copy 48 hours in advance of the hearing.
Save the Dates – October 11, 9:30am and October 29, 2pm – for Montgomery County Council HHS/GO Committee worksessions on the community grants program. This work session will focus on the County’s procurement process for organizations that receive community grants. If your organization is one of the many that receive a County Council or County Executive grant, this impacts you.
If you can attend these meetings, please do. Attending in person sends a strong message about our sector’s interest in improving the community grants process.
County Executive Candidates Forum Hosted by MCM
Montgomery Community Media will be hosting a County Executive Candidates Forum on Monday, October 1, 7pm at MCM Studios in Rockvilld, MD. Kojo Nnamdi, host of WAMU’s “The Politics Hour,” will join political reporter Tom Sherwood as a moderator for the forum. Click here for more information. The County Executive Forum will be broadcast live on MCM Channels 19, 21 and 995 HD and live-streamed at mcmlive.org, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 1. Immediately after the forum and thereafter, the program will be available at myMCmedia.org.
Montgomery County Procurement Forum
The Montgomery County Office of Procurement is having a forum on October 5 from 9am-1pm at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Forum highlights include: procurement opportunities from around the County and the opportunity to meet and learn from procurement experts in the public and private sector. Click here for more information and to register.
County Executive Candidates Forum for Latino Community
Identity, Inc. will be hosting a County Executive Candidates Forum on Thursday, September 27, 2018, 6:30 – 8pm at Gaithersburg Middle School. The Forum will be moderated by Jennifer Vasquez, Senior Producer, DC Bureau, NBC Universal.
The candidates include: Marc Elrich (confirmed), Nancy Floreen (confirmed), and Robin Ficker (invited). Babysitting, parking and light refreshments will also be available.
Montgomery County Council News and Updates
Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.
September 24 – HHS, 2pm
Health of the County follow-up with Dr. Gayles, County Health Officer
September 27 – Education, 9:30am
Supplemental appropriation to MCPS’ FY18 Operating Budget, $4,700,000 for School Bus Safety Camera Program
FY18 MCPS Operating Budget and Grant Funds categorical transfers
October 11 – HHS/GO, 9:30am
Community Grants Program
October 29 – HHS/GO – 2pm
Community Grants Program (continued)
Economic Development Meeting hosted by Councilmember Rice
The community is invited to hear and provide feedback on what Montgomery County is currently doing to support our local business community and enhance talent development and career pathways for our workforce. Prior to the meeting, we will be hosting a Business Resource Fair from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm where government organizations and chambers of commerce will be available to provide resources and answer questions. The event will be on October 8 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Universities at Shady Grove.
Citizenship Fair – Montgomery County, MD
There will be a Citizenship Fair on September 15, from 9am-noon at the CASA Welcome Center in Rockville for Lawful Permanent Residents. Fair attendees will be able to:
- consult with an immigration attorney
- complete the citizenship application
- learn about classes and fee waiver applications
Call 240-560-2272 for more information or to register.