Events

How to Refine Survey Design

2022-02-09T11:07:06-05:00February 11th, 2022|Events, Training Opportunities|

How to Refine Survey Design
MORE Quarterly Alumni Skill-Building Session

Crafting the perfect survey, or even just a pretty good one, can feel like a daunting process. Data and evaluation experts at Sharp Insight will help you refine that process by reviewing the key elements to consider when approaching survey design and then walk through their survey design template.

The template will ease the survey design process while efficiently identifying the alignment between survey items and survey objectives. It can even help kickstart your data analysis plan right from the start of your survey process.

When: Monday, February 28 at noon-1pm
Who: recommended for MORE Alumni, but open to all.
Where: on Zoom. Click here to register.

Member Exclusive: Candidate Conversations

2022-02-09T11:11:37-05:00February 9th, 2022|Advocacy, Events|

Member Exclusive: Candidate Conversations

Next up in our Candidate Conversations is current County Executive Marc Elrich who is running for re-election. We’ll gather a small group to talk to him about nonprofit concerns and challenges.

When: February 14, 4:30-5:30pm
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.

Benefiting The Arc Montgomery County … Coffee & Conversation

2022-02-04T13:50:52-05:00February 4th, 2022|Events|

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022  8–9AM VIRTUAL

Workshops to expand your knowledge.
Connections to expand your network.
Build your own network alongside Montgomery County business leaders while making a difference in the lives of nearly 1,100 children, youth, adults and seniors with and without disabilities supported by The Arc Montgomery County.

Tickets $25 
Includes participation in one workshop and one networking breakout group. Purchase a ticket by Friday, March 18 and receive a customized swag box to enhance your experience!

Benefiting The Arc Montgomery County
Learn how we connect people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities to their community, to build inclusive and fulfilling lives.

Calendar of Events

2022-01-27T12:35:17-05:00January 30th, 2022|Events|

New Board Equity Series: 
  • Recruiting Diverse Candidates to Your Board (January 26)
  • Applying a Racial Equity Lens to Board Service Work (February 24)
  • Fired-Up Fundraising with a DEI Lens (March 24)
  • Conflict Resolution for Board Members (April 21)
Data Visualization: January 31, 10:30am-noon
Member Exclusive: Candidate Conversation w/ Tom Hucker: January 28, 9:30-10:30am
Member Exclusive: Candidate Conversation w/ Hans Riemer: February 1, 4:30-5:30pm
How to Refine Survey Design: February 28, noon-1pm
FIRM for Small or Emerging Nonprofits: March 16 & 18

Coming Soon:
MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation): March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 10:30am-noon, and May 23
FIRM for Program Directors: May 18

Questions about our programs and events?
Please reach out to Lavontte, Program & Membership Director for more information.

How to Refine Survey Design

2022-01-27T11:45:05-05:00January 28th, 2022|Events, Training Opportunities|

Does your team meet any survey design projects with a collective groan? Crafting the perfect survey, or even just a pretty good one, can feel like a daunting process. But what if we could refine that process?

We’ll review key elements to consider when approaching survey design and then walk through Sharp Insight’s survey design template. The template is intended to ease the survey design process while efficiently identifying the alignment between survey items and survey objectives. It can even help kickstart your data analysis plan right from the start of your survey process.

When: Monday, February 28 at noon
Where: on Zoom. Click here to register.

Join FIRM for Small/Emerging Nonprofits

2022-01-27T12:37:19-05:00January 27th, 2022|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

Calling all small or emerging nonprofits! This FIRM is especially designed for nonprofits that are just starting up and/or are small (budgets under $750,000). The training introduces nonprofit leaders and board members to financial best practices for greater accountability and sustainability. Given the uncertainty and changes in funding in the last couple of years, it’s more important than ever to make sure your financial management is in shape.

This is a two-morning training for up to four staff and board members from each nonprofit, plus an individual consultation with a nonprofit financial expert.

When: Wednesday, March 16 & Friday, 18, 2022 from 9am-12:30pm
Where: On Zoom.
Cost: $25 for Nonprofit Montgomery member organizations. $275 for non-members.

Register for FIRM

Women’s Legislative Briefing

2022-01-27T11:46:18-05:00January 27th, 2022|Events, Uncategorized|

The Women’s Legislative Briefing (WLB) is the premier and longest-standing women’s legislative event in the state of Maryland. It is coordinated by the Montgomery County Commission for Women and brings together advocates, policy makers, and emerging leaders to empower, engage, and mobilize Marylanders around issues affecting women and girls throughout the state. The event is on January 30, 2022 from 12:30-5:00pm. Click here for more info.

Data Visualization: How to report evaluation data to stakeholders

2022-01-27T11:42:50-05:00January 27th, 2022|Events, Training Opportunities|

Part of the Nonprofit Impact Series
Are you swimming in data, but just don’t know how to share all of those numbers in a meaningful way? From enrollment data to annual surveys, and other participant/client data, at some point you may wonder how you can translate all of your information into compelling charts and graphs.

Want to learn how to make that happen? Join us for an introductory session on basic principles of data visualization (aka “data viz”) so that YOU can learn tips and tricks to more effectively share your organization’s data with the world!

When: Monday, January 31, 10:30am-noon
Where: On Zoom. Click here to register.

ICYMI Nonprofit Montgomery: Nonprofit Meet-Up

2022-01-27T11:40:19-05:00January 22nd, 2022|Events|

On January 12 we hosted our first Nonprofit Meet-Up of 2022. Click here to watch the recording and for more resources. Speakers included:

  • Councilmember Will Jawando on the Guaranteed Income Pilot
  • Adam LaRose, Capital Area Food Bank on the Montgomery County Utilization Report
  • Netta Squires, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: results of a Survey documenting the Covid-response work of nonprofits in Montgomery County. 
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