Events

Solo Support Group

2021-10-27T10:24:00-04:00October 26th, 2021|Events, Member News|

Join us for our upcoming Solo Support Group on Friday, November 5, 9:30-10:30am. Open to nonprofit leaders managing their organizations single-handedly!
Contact Lavontte, Nonprofit Montgomery’s Program & Membership Director for details.

BoardMatch Montgomery

2021-10-06T10:46:27-04:00October 9th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

BoardMatch Montgomery is a collaboration between Nonprofit Montgomery and Leadership Montgomery and is a two part program.

  1. Nonprofit Orientation & Training: Designed for the ED/CEO and a board member who will be reacquainted with current governance best practices and the curriculum of the candidate training to establish shared expectations and ensure successful board placements. BoardMatch helps nonprofit organizations recruit effective and engaged board candidates to serve on their boards of directors.
  2. Candidate Training: Designed for local leaders that wish to serve on a nonprofit. BoardMatch recruits and trains potential board members and matches them with nonprofits.

BoardMatch Montgomery benefits nonprofit organizations by:

  • Strengthening board practices.
  • Increasing board effectiveness and engagement.
  • Providing the opportunity to be matched with highly-qualified, trained board candidates.

This program is available Nonprofit Montgomery members. To be eligible for the matching process, the Executive Director/CEO and a board member must attend the Nonprofit BoardMatch Virtual Orientation/Training on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 9am to noon

Please note, the matching process will also include on mandatory interview with the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair/President. Cost: $25 per attendee

Click here to register.

Nonprofit Montgomery: Candidate Conversations

2021-10-06T09:15:07-04:00October 7th, 2021|Advocacy, Events|

We’ll be organizing small groups of nonprofit leaders to talk to candidates about nonprofit concerns and more.

Our first candidate running for County Executive is David Blair. We’ll be scheduling more conversations with candidates soon. So stay tuned!

When: October 14, 11am to noon
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.

Questions? Contact us at connect@nonprofitmoco.org.

Nonprofit Covid Response Meeting Recap

2021-10-06T10:39:57-04:00October 6th, 2021|Events, Nonprofit Resources|

In case you missed it, here’s the recording from our compelling conversation with Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz on Welcoming Newcomers: the County’s Initiative to welcome the County’s comprehensive plan to welcome children, youth and families from the border.

We were joined by Gillian Heubner, Consultant for Newcomer Support & Assistance, DHHS (DHHS & Montgomery County’s Response)

And presenting on the Nonprofit response were:

To get in touch with DHHS contact Monica Martin and at MCPS, Margarita Bohorquez.

Campaign Fundraising – A Primer

2021-10-06T10:08:46-04:00October 6th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

Campaign fundraising is all about generating significant revenue above and beyond your usual annual giving. If your organization is considering a campaign or will need significant funds for growth in the future, this is a webinar for you! Join Derry Deringer of Deringer Consulting, LLC to learn:

  • The phases of a campaign (2-3 year timeline)
  • Three types of campaigns: Capital, Capacity, Mini
  • Comparing and contrasting campaign types
  • Eight principles of campaign fundraising.

Whether you’re an executive director, board member, staff, or volunteer, these essentials provide a practical primer on campaign fundraising. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions!

When: Friday, October 15, noon-1pm
Where: on Zoom. Click here to register.
Who: Everyone is welcome to attend.

MORE: Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation

2021-10-06T09:16:02-04:00October 6th, 2021|Events, Training Opportunities|

Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE Training helps nonprofits learn about evaluation, and offers a deep dive into measuring impact and gauging program effectiveness.

MORE will strengthen your organization’s capacity to measure results by:

  • Understanding key evaluation terminology.
  • Assessing your organization’s capacity for evaluation
  • Exploring the six steps of evaluation.
  • Identifying external data and resources to strengthen evaluation efforts.

MORE is a hands-on approach for nonprofits who are new to evaluation or who need to improve their evaluation practices. The program provides a framework for understanding evaluation and includes tools, individual consultation and time to plan as a team.

Who should participate: Nonprofit organizations located in or serving the residents of Montgomery County. Nonprofits participate in MORE as a team of up to four senior leaders.

MORE Fall Program
October 25, 10:30am-noon: Orientation
November 1, 8, 15, 29, 10:30am-noon: Content Sessions

Cost: $25 for Nonprofit Montgomery members (4 people) and $525 for non-members.

Register here.

FY23 Operating Budget Forums…Speak up for the nonprofit sector!

2021-10-06T09:12:16-04:00October 6th, 2021|Advocacy, Events, MoCo Government News|

County Executive Elrich and the County’s regional services centers will host five hybrid forums in this month to seek input on the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget. Residents can attend the forums in person or view them online.

These forums are important to nonprofits. If you’re able to please comment/question on how needs are still high and that funds still need to be available to nonprofits on the front lines of the crisis.

  • Oct. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Silver Spring Civic Building, One Veterans Place, Silver Spring.
  • Oct. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring.
  • Oct. 18, 7-8:30 p.m. BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown.
  • Oct. 19. 7-8:30 p.m. Mid-County Regional Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Park and Planning Board Room, Wheaton.

COVID-19 Response Meeting

2021-09-21T14:04:38-04:00September 20th, 2021|Events|

Join Nonprofit Montgomery for our virtual meeting with Montgomery County and nonprofit leaders for an opportunity to hear updates on the local covid-19 response and more.

County Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz will discuss his recent trip to the southern border and how nonprofits can prepare to welcome new immigrants.

When: Wednesday, September 29, 11am-12:15pm
Where: On Zoom
Who: Everyone is welcome to join.

Click here to register.

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