Events

County Council Hearing Dates of Interest

2017-06-29T14:16:41-04:00January 16th, 2017|Advocacy, Events|

  • GO: 1/19, 9:30am, Office of Procurement, OLO Report 2017-3, Mapping the Montgomery County Procurement Process, Taxation – Property Tax Credit – Elderly Individuals and Veterans
  • PHED/HHS/PS: 1/19, 2:00pm, Youth workforce development
  • PS: 1/23, 9:30am, Animal Services Division, Update from Sheriff
  • HHS/ED: 1/26, 2:00pm, Briefing – New York City’s move to Universal Pre-K
  • GO: 1/30, 10:30am, Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY18 Capital Budget and other general CIP assumptions, Credit to Offset Certain Income Tax Revenues – Amendments
  • GO: 2/9, 9:30am, Spending Affordability Guidelines for FY18 Operating Budget, Bill 31-16, Taxation – Urban Agricultural Tax Credit

Third Annual Education Budget Meetings

2017-06-29T14:16:42-04:00January 14th, 2017|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

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 FY18 and beyond
  • What opportunities do residents have to influence budget decisions?

All meetings will be from 6:30-8:30pm
February 15, Northwest High School
March 8, Montgomery Blair High School
March 15, Montgomery College (Takoma Park/Silver Spring)-Catherine F. Scott Building, (CM Building) Room 211
March 22, Walter Johnson High School
March 29, Richard Montgomery High School

Questions? Contact Councilmember.Rice@montgomerycountymd.gov or call 240-777-7955.

New Employment Law Workshop (Today!)

2017-06-29T14:16:42-04:00January 11th, 2017|Events|

The Arts and Humanities Council and Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts are collaborating to present: “Employment Law”, Understanding the New Maryland and Federal Employment Standards on January 11, 7pm at the Round House Theatre in Bethesda. Click here to register. The cost is $5 for WALA members or $15 for non-member with discount code AHCMC (applied on eventbrite).

FIRM: Financial Leadership-Leveraging Finances for Community Benefit/Impact

2019-01-07T15:21:38-05:00January 11th, 2017|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

Ever wonder …
  • How you can get all your financial data to tell a better story about the return you get on your investments? OR
  • How do you get people to understand the link between your finances and the work you do?

FIRM training is here to help. By taking FIRM, you’ll build your accounting and financial confidence with training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. FIRM is offered by Nonprofit Montgomery in partnership with the County government to help nonprofits become more sustainable. FIRM is strongly recommended for nonprofits who have contracts with, or hope to have contracts with, the County.  

Benefits: As a result of the learning, discussions, and planning, you can expect the following:

  • Leadership conversations and decisions that are focused on sustainability
  • Compelling narratives that illustrate both the financial and community benefit of your organization
  • Budget planning approaches that are strategic, produce realistic estimates, and engage staff and board
  • Financial reporting practices that provide appropriate information for making decisions about strategy and management
  • Tools for planning, making strategic decisions, and evaluating effectiveness AND efficiency together (aka – linking money and mission)
FIRM is for members of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Montgomery County. This 2-day intensive workshop with follow-on tutorials and personal support provides the strategic framework and practical tools needed to strengthen your organization’s financial leadership and management.
Spring session begins March 14 & 15 and Early Bird Registration is now open through February 14 and includes free tuition. Regular registration is open through March 1.

County Executive Budget Forums—Don’t Miss Out

2017-06-29T14:16:42-04:00January 6th, 2017|Advocacy, Events|

Nonprofit leaders and staff, board members, and volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend these public forums on the county’s operating budget to share insight into community needs, and to hear the County Executive’s priorities about the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) Operating Budget.

January 9, 7pm, Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center
January 11, 7pm, Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center
January 18,7pm, Mid-County Community Recreation Center
January 25, 7pm, Silver Spring Civic Building
January 30, 7pm, BlackRock Center for the Arts

The County Executive will announce his Recommended FY18 Operating Budget on March 15 and will approve it by the end of May.

FIRM Registration Now Open – Members Receive the Early Bird Rate

2019-01-07T15:21:39-05:00December 31st, 2016|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Build your accounting and financial confidence with training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. 

FIRM Financial Leadership Institute is for members of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Montgomery County. This 2-day intensive workshop with follow-on tutorials and personal support provides the strategic framework and practical tools needed to strengthen your organization’s financial leadership and management. Join the ranks of over 160 nonprofits that have attended this high impact workshop.

Spring session begins March 14 & 15 and Early Bird Registration is now open through February 14 and includes free tuition. Regular registration is open through March 1.

Maryland Nonprofits: 2017 Legislative Preview

2017-06-29T14:16:42-04:00December 26th, 2016|Events|

Join Maryland Nonprofits on January 9 at the Loews Hotel in Annapolis to discuss the presidential election results; hear insider’s information from legislators and nonprofit advocates; and learn about Maryland Nonprofits’ 2017 policy priorities. Use coupon code MANOLP17 at checkout to receive the member rate. Click here to register.

FIRM 2017 Registration Now Open

2019-01-07T15:21:42-05:00December 21st, 2016|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Build your accounting and financial confidence with training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. 

FIRM Financial Leadership Institute is for members of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Montgomery County. This 2-day intensive workshop with follow-on tutorials and personal support provides the strategic framework and practical tools needed to strengthen your organization’s financial leadership and management. Join the ranks of over 160 nonprofits that have attended this high impact workshop.

Spring session begins March 14 & 15 and Early Bird Registration is now open through February 14 and includes free tuition. Regular registration is open through March 1.

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