Advocacy

Montgomery County Salary Survey

2020-02-10T10:12:03-05:00February 10th, 2020|Advocacy, Member News|

You asked for comparative salary data, and we are about to deliver. Nonprofit Montgomery is partnering with Maryland Nonprofits to gather current data on nonprofit salaries and benefits. A Montgomery County version of the 2020 Salary and Benefits Report will be published in June. Previously the Salary and Benefits Report reflected data from the entire state. Now we will have local data to benchmark salaries and benefits for key nonprofit positions.

Nonprofit Montgomery Members will receive: 

  • the executive summary
  • the full Montgomery County report
  • an invitation to the presentation about the results

The Salary Survey will be available in this month. To be a success we will need every member organization to participate in the survey. Stay tuned to our newsletter for more information.

Unrelated Income Business Taxes (UBIT) for Nonprofits Repealed

2020-02-13T09:37:03-05:00February 9th, 2020|Advocacy, Nonprofit Resources|

The 2018 tax law imposed a new tax on benefits that nonprofits pay employees to help with parking and transportation costs. This was an issue for many Montgomery County nonprofits, as parking and transportation in our region are costly.

The National Council on Nonprofits successfully organized a campaign to get this tax repealed.  The tax was repealed retroactively, so if your organization paid the tax you can claim a refund. Find more information here.

2020 Nonprofit Salary and Benefits Survey

2020-02-13T09:43:12-05:00February 7th, 2020|Advocacy, Nonprofit Resources|

You asked for comparative salary data, and we are about to deliver. Nonprofit Montgomery is partnering with Maryland Nonprofits to gather current data on nonprofit salaries and benefits. A Montgomery County version of the 2020 Salary and Benefits Report will be published in June. Previously the Salary and Benefits Report reflected data from the entire state. Now we will have local data to benchmark salaries and benefits for key nonprofit positions.

Nonprofit Montgomery Members will receive: 

  • the executive summary
  • the full Montgomery County report
  • an invitation to the presentation about the results

The Salary Survey will be available in this month. To be a success we will need every member organization to participate in the survey. Stay tuned to our newsletter for more information.

County Council News and Updates

2020-01-27T09:40:01-05:00January 27th, 2020|Advocacy, Events|

Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.

1/27, 9:30am PHED/HHS 
Follow-up: OLO Report 2019-4: Inventory of Rent Subsidy Programs in Montgomery County

1/27, 10:15am HHS 
Update: Status of Gude Men’s Shelter

1/27, 2pm PS
Briefing: Suicide Prevention Practices – Mental Health Evaluation and Management Review

1/27, 2pm E&C 
Follow Up Worksession: OLO Report 2019-14, MCPS Performance and Opportunity Gaps

1/30, 9:30am E&C/HHS  
Update: Implementation of the County’s Early Care and Education Initiative
Discussion: school-based substance prevention programming

1/30, 2pm, GO/HHS 
Bill 36-19, Contracts and Procurement – Office of Grants Management

Current Advocacy Opportunities

2020-01-13T09:57:25-05:00January 10th, 2020|Advocacy, Grants & Funding|

Stay informed about legislation impacting the nonprofit sector by testifying on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 1:30pm at the County Council Hearing Room.

Bill 39-19, Contracts and Procurement – Local Small Business Reserve Program – Amendments. Permits local nonprofits to participate in this preference program.

Bill 36-19, Contracts and Procurement – Office of Grants Management – Establishes an Office of Grants Management in Montgomery County whose duties will include overseeing Community Grants.

Sign up to testify on the County Council website. If you cannot attend in person, please consider emailing or mailing the Council.

Also, consider joining the Nonprofit Montgomery’s Advocacy committee and play a part in developing and delivering our advocacy agenda. The committee will meet quarterly, with occasional phone meetings in between. Join and make your voice heard as we advocate for nonprofit organizations and the residents we serve.

We will update you on upcoming issues of interest, gather feedback on advocacy positions, and provide guidance and opportunities for connection as you advocate for issues related to your individual organization. Let us know if you would like to join by emailing Lesley, Executive Director, Nonprofit Montgomery.

ICYMI: Community Grant Changes and Timeline for FY21

2020-01-13T09:56:53-05:00January 9th, 2020|Advocacy, Grants & Funding|

ICYMI: Community Grant Changes and Timeline for FY21
Click here to go to the County Grants website.
The Grants Portal is now open.
The following changes are confirmed for Community Grants in FY 21:
  • County Council and County Executive grants will be combined into a single program.
  • The application portal for FY 21 will open on January 2 for nonprofits wishing to renew current grants, plus those applying for new grants. New programs and program enhancement grants will be awarded based on funding availability.
  • Applications for renewing and new grants will be due by January 29, 2020.
Priorities for funding in FY 21 are as follows:
  • Viable and effective programs funded in FY20
  • Renewing programs may request funding levels from FY 18 and FY 19 if FY20 funding was lower, or if funded in FY 18 and 19 but not in FY20.
  • Limited funds for new requests may be available, depending on funding availability.
Grants to be renewed will be announced in the County Executive’s budget.  Any new grants will be reviewed and transmitted to the Council after March 15.
The process and timeline for Cost-sharing Capital Grants will be unchanged. Watch for a full County Council worksession on Community Grants in January.

Click here to view the December 19, 2019 memo on the FY21 Community Grants process from the Office of Management and Budget to the County Council.

We Need You – Join our Advocacy Committee

2020-01-02T13:02:36-05:00January 2nd, 2020|Advocacy|

Join Nonprofit Montgomery’s Advocacy committee and play a part in developing and delivering our advocacy agenda. The committee will meet quarterly, with occasional phone meetings in between. Join and make your voice heard as we advocate for nonprofit organizations and the residents we serve.

We will update you on upcoming issues of interest, gather feedback on advocacy positions, and provide guidance and opportunities for connection as you advocate for issues related to your individual organization. Let us know if you would like to join by emailing Lesley, Executive Director, Nonprofit Montgomery.

Montgomery County Community Grants Update

2019-12-11T10:39:19-05:00December 14th, 2019|Advocacy|

The County Executive and County Council are considering sweeping changes to the County’s Community Grants process, which last year distributed over $14 million in funding to local nonprofits.The Council’s Health and Human Services and Government Operations Committees have held two joint meetings on the topic. Here is a memo from the Office of Budget and Management explaining some of the change options.

Following the November 5th Community Grants Dialogue (read our recap here), Nonprofit Montgomery, in partnership with the Office of Budget and Management and County Council Grants Office, hosted five focus groups to gain nonprofit input on potential changes to the Community Grants process. Fifty-two nonprofit leaders attended the focus groups, which were held in late November and early December.

Recommendations from the County Executive are forthcoming. In the meantime, the application process for funding in FY21 has been delayed. Nonprofit Montgomery will issue and Advocacy Alert as soon as changes are announced. Stay tuned!

Census 2020 – What Can Nonprofits Do?

2019-12-11T10:33:56-05:00December 14th, 2019|Advocacy, Nonprofit Resources|

Nonprofits have an important role to play in the 2020 Census. An accurate count of Montgomery County’s population is critical because:

  • Every year, the federal government allocates more than $675 Billion in funding based on census data.
  • Every Marylander not counted costs the state approximately $18,250 over 10 years.
  • Census data is used to plan schools, new homes and businesses and improve neighborhoods (see the County’s fact sheet)

Nonprofits reach vulnerable and often-undercounted communities. We can take the lead in making sure our clients, staff, and other constituents complete the Census. Nonprofits can:

  • download and display information about the Census in waiting rooms and other gathering places.
  • educate all staff, and especially those who work directly with clients of the importance of the census.
  • help clients complete the census online.
  • make sure that constituents know that the 2020 census does not contain any questions about citizenship, and that data they provide remains confidential by law.

For the first time the 2020 Census will be online. All residents should receive a post card in early March with an address to complete the online census. Those who do not complete the census will receive reminders, and may have a visit from a Census worker.

Montgomery County’s Office of Community Partnerships is coordinating Census 2020 for the County.  Visit the County website for information on how to get involved. Nonprofits can register as a Census partner, or can request a presentation for their staff. Please check out the County’s resources, and begin outreach to constituents in January.

Montgomery County Council News and Updates

2019-12-11T10:40:45-05:00December 11th, 2019|Advocacy|

Represent our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.
Congratulations new County Council Officers: Sidney Katz, President and Tom Hucker, Vice President

Update on County Revenues
On Tuesday, December 10 at 9:30am, the County Council will receive a briefing on County revenues from the Department of Finance (DOF) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The discussion will be focused on revenue revisions since the Council approved the budget at the end of May. Additional discussion on potential budgetary impacts will be scheduled for January. The staff report can be found here.

Councilmember Jawando’s Local Small Business Reserve Program and Direct Purchase Enhancement Act
On December 3 Coucilmember Jawando introduced Bill 39-19, the Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP) and Direct Purchase Enhancement Act. The Act will encourage County purchasing from local small businesses and for the first time allow nonprofit organizations to become entities certified for LSBRP. A public hearing on the bill will be held in January.

County Council Press Release (11/25): Council to introduce bill on establishing
the Office of Grants Management on Nov. 26

  • Bill 36-19, Contracts and Procurement – Office of Grants Management – Established
  • A public hearing on this bill is tentatively scheduled for Jan. 14, 2020 at 1:30pm
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