UnNaugural Concert
Senator Cheryl Kagan will be hosting a concert benefitting social and progressive causes on January 18, 2019, 7:30pm at the Cultural Arts Center in Silver Spring. Click here for more information.
2019 Women’s Legislative Briefing
The Montgomery County Commission for Women and co-sponsoring organizations are hosting the 2019 Women’s Legislative Briefing. The purpose of the Briefing is to inform the residents of our state about legislative proposals before local, state, and national legislative bodies that address issues of specific concern to women. The briefing is n January 27, 2019 and tickets are available.
Maryland Nonprofits’ Legislative Preview
Maryland Nonprofits released its agenda for the Legislative Preview on January 7, 2019 at the Maritime Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, MD. The event includes presentations to honor Senator Cheryl Kagan and Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk and a keynote address by William E. “Brit” Kirwan, Chair of Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education. Click here for more information.
Request for Grant and Contract Information
Maryland Nonprofits is looking for examples of grants or contracts that fit the parameters of Senate Bill 1045. Contact Henry Bogdan with any examples would fall into this ‘loophole’ category or with any questions about this issue.
MCPS Superintendent FY20 Budget Presentation and Conversation
MCPS Superintendent Jack Smith will present his recommended Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget on December 18, 6:30pm. Following the presentation, there will be a live virtual community conversation during which the superintendent and MCPS staff will answer questions about the budget. Questions may be submitted online and via text message.
Fifth Annual Education (MCPS and Montgomery College) Budget Meetings
Councilmember Rice, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Smith, and Montgomery College President Dr.Pollard will be answering questions such as:
- How are budget decisions made?
- What is the county doing today to get ready for FY20 and beyond
- What opportunities do residents have to influence budget decisions?
All meetings will be from 6:30-8:30pm
- February 20 – Neelsville Middle School
- February 27 – Col. Lee E. Brooke Middle School
- March 6 – Rockville High School
- March 11 – Bethesda Chevy Chase High School
- March 27 – Montgomery College, Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus
Questions? Contact Councilmember.Rice@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-7955.
FIRM (Financial Leadership Institute) for Program Directors
FIRM for Program Directors is a day-long workshop that provides Program Directors and department leaders with a deeper understanding of the financial processes, planning, and decision making that support strong program and organizational sustainability.
Participants will learn:
- program level financial modeling,
- strategic budgeting, and
- financial reporting
By doing so, participants will build confidence and competence in making decisions that balance assets and outcomes (aka money and mission) for individual programs and the organization at large.
This session prepares program directors to make informed contributions to the nonprofit budgeting process and provides future leaders with a framework for thinking about nonprofit accountability and sustainability. Nonprofits are encouraged to send a team of program directors to be trained together.
February 7, 2019 from 8:30 to 5pm
The Universities at Shady Grove
REGISTER TODAY
Workshop: Engaging your Board in Fundraising
Does your organization have all the fundraising support it wants and needs from the board? Attempting to twist arms and begging for assistance is not the answer. During this interactive session, we will review strategies to more effectively engage your board in fundraising efforts.
Specific topics include implementing a different approach when seeking fundraising assistance and establishing a more intentional board cultivation and recruitment strategy.
Join us for a two hour session as Lewis Flax, of Flax Associates, leads us through three key strategies to enhance the fundraising potential of your board.
January 24, 2019 from 9-11am
Jewish Council for the Aging: 12320 Parklawn Dr, Rockville
REGISTER HERE
In addition to the Workshop, we will be doing a Table for Ten on Board Fundraising Engagement with Lewis Flax. Tables for Ten meet three times for candid, confidential facilitated conversations and problem solving. Contact Meredith for more information.
County Executive Listening Sessions Added
County Executive Elrich is holding additional “listening sessions” that will allow residents and stakeholders of the County an opportunity to have their voices heard.
Listening Sessions/Public Forums
- Saturday, December 15 from 3-4:30 p.m. at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East-West Highway, Bethesda
- Monday, December 17 from 7:30-9 p.m., Churchill High School, 11300 Gainsborough Rd, Potomac
- Thursday, December 20 from 7-8:30 p.m., Einstein High School, 11135 Newport Mill Rd, Kensington
County Community Grants Application and New December Workshops
The Montgomery County Community Grants Online Portal is now open and accepting applications for FY20. Applicants should visit the Council Grants website to receive updates on the process, access the online portal, sign up for a December info session, view the workshop presentation slides or request a meeting to discuss application questions.
This is the final opportunity to RSVP for December workshops and webinar for applicants and specific interest groups such as:
MoCo Food Council Food Recovery and Access Working Group (FRAWG) Food/Hunger Workshop
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 9:30-11:30am
2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902
GRANTS WORKSHOP with the African Affairs Advisory Group
Thursday, December 13, 2018, 7-8pm
Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910 GRANTS WORKSHOP for New Americans / Immigrant Services
Saturday, December 15, 2018, 2-4pm
*This workshop is intended for applicants that are immigrants and organizations that provide services to majority immigrant communities. Translators are welcome to attend.*
Charles W. Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center – East County Site – Main Meeting Room
3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904
GRANTS GENERAL INFORMATION WEBINAR / ONLINE MEETING
Monday, December 17, 2018, noon-1pm
*Please register for this workshop if you are unable to attend any of the in-person workshops or if you would like a refresher on the grants process and have more questions for staff.
Workshop: Engaging your Board in Fundraising
Does your organization have all the fundraising support it wants and needs from the board? Attempting to twist arms and begging for assistance is not the answer. During this interactive session, we will review strategies to more effectively engage your board in fundraising efforts.
Specific topics include implementing a different approach when seeking fundraising assistance and establishing a more intentional board cultivation and recruitment strategy.
Join us for a two hour session as Lewis Flax, of Flax Associates, leads us through three key strategies to enhance the fundraising potential of your board.
January 24, 2019 from 9-11am
Jewish Council for the Aging: 12320 Parklawn Dr, Rockville
REGISTER HERE
In addition to the Workshop, we will be doing a Table for Ten on Board Fundraising Engagement with Lewis Flax. Tables for Ten meet three times for candid, confidential facilitated conversations and problem solving. Contact Meredith for more information.