Posted: February 20, 2023

Organizational Information

The Children’s Opportunity Alliance (The Alliance) is an independent 501(c)(3) designated as the early care and education coordinating entity for Montgomery County.  It is responsible for ensuring an equitable and integrated system of high-quality, accessible, and affordable early care and education options for our youngest citizens. Montgomery County is committed to addressing racism, systemic structures, and barriers that limit access to our County’s racially and economically diverse populations. The Alliance is governed by a Board that is appointed by the County Executive and approved by the County Council. Community engagement, advocacy, accountability, and transparency are key values of the Alliance and will require close collaboration with many diverse stakeholders from the public and private sectors.

Position Summary

An innovative and dynamic Executive Director is crucial in order for the Alliance to fulfill its ambitious mission. The Executive Director will lead a small team responsible for driving the organization’s work forward, spearheading strategy development, stakeholder engagement and facilitation, research, data collection, analysis and evaluation, fundraising, and advocacy. This leader must have a deep understanding of the issues facing young children, especially for vulnerable populations, and be well-versed in systems building. This leader will ensure that equity is front and center as all decisions are made. The Executive Director reports to a 21-member Board of Directors and operates within a growing annual budget of approximately $1.4 million.

Responsibilities

1)   Organization Mission and Strategy

• Drive the development of best-in-class early childhood system

• Ensure that the most vulnerable populations are equitably served by County systems and structures

• Collect research and establish data-driven practices to evaluate progress in systems-building

2)   Financial Performance and Viability

• Ensure fiscal integrity of The Alliance, including a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements submitted to the Board

• Lead fundraising efforts with private foundations, businesses, philanthropists, and other major donors to expand The Alliance’s investment capacity and to leverage public funds

3)  Community Relations

• Serve as primary spokesperson and public face for The Alliance to promote the organization and its core mission

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals, families, providers, businesses, groups, and collective impact stakeholders

• Maintain close communication with County Executive, Montgomery County Council, DHHS, MCPS, and other County entities

4) Organization Operations

• Hire, motivate, develop, and retain a team of 3 – 5 employees, contractors, and consultants

• Sign notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into — and on behalf of — the organization

• Review and approve contracts for services

• Produce an annual report to highlight accomplishments and goals

5)  Board of Directors Relationship

• Lead the organization’s mission, as defined by the Montgomery County Council and The Alliance’s Board of Directors

• Communicate effectively with the Board and provide, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions

• Facilitate Board of Directors’ meetings, post announcements and minutes, and support committee meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

Requirements

Seven to 10 years of extensive, forward-thinking experience in building a nonprofit; skilled in government relations and community building; knowledge of issues related to child and family well-being and early childhood systems; bachelor’s degree in social work, nonprofit management, business administration, early care, and education, or related field from an accredited university; graduate degree and/or commensurate experience in the field.

Qualifications should include:

• Knowledge of theory and practice in social justice, racial equity, and community organizing

• High-level strategic thinking and planning over multi-year horizons

• Financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making, and reporting

• Facilitation, communication, and presentation skills before multiple types of audiences

• Active fundraising experience, excellent donor relations skills, and understanding of the funding community

• Management abilities, especially through times of uncertainty and transition

• Fluency with current technology, social media, and website design

• Knowledge of Montgomery County, and intersections among DHHS, MCPS, local, state, and federal government entities

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $135,000-$145,000 with benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume (as attachments) to email – admin@mocochildren.org. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2023. In the subject of your email, please include the words, “Executive Director.”  

The Children’s Opportunity Alliance (The Alliance) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination of Any Kind. The Alliance is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. The Alliance will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics, as we foster an open and inclusive professional environment.

Executive Level
Main Street Connect: Deputy Executive Director
Integrated Living Opportunities: Executive Director
MoCo Food Council: Executive Director
Cornerstone Montgomery Inc.: Chief Financial Officer

Director Level
Community Reach of Montgomery County: Director of Development and Volunteer Services
EveryMind, Inc.: Director of Homeless and Housing Services; Grants Manager; and more
Primary Care Coalition: Sr. Director, Administrative Operations; Senior Director, Health Care Access; and more

Manager and Coordinator Level
Greater DC Diaper Bank: Diaper Program Manager
Children’s Opportunity Alliance: Early Childhood Strategy Specialist
Montgomery County Renters Alliance: Outreach Coordinator

Position Overview: We seek a self-motivated, passionate, dedicated, and goal-oriented professional to lead the day-to-day management of MCFC and implementation of the plans and policies authorized by the Council Members and Board of Directors. The Executive Director provides leadership in developing programs, strategic planning, and financial and budget oversight in collaboration with the Board of
Directors. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position that requires a commitment of 40 hours per week with some required evening and weekend commitments. This position is currently remote, with regular in-person engagement throughout Montgomery County and the broader region. The Executive Director will report to the MCFC Board of Directors.

We intend to fill this position as soon as possible. The MCFC staff is a team of 12 employees and multiple contractors that collaborates closely with the 25 volunteer Council Members and 400+ active community partners. MCFC strives to cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and transparent work environment where all employees have opportunities to develop and apply new skills, independently shape and implement initiatives, and build partnerships with broad and diverse community stakeholder groups.

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Mental Health Therapist: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=73011&clientkey=C0B5222A333F38B3A707F61C808AB3AB

Family Case Manager: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=69874&clientkey=C0B5222A333F38B3A707F61C808AB3AB

Child and Family Therapist: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=69881&clientkey=C0B5222A333F38B3A707F61C808AB3AB

Manager, Counseling Services: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=70074&clientkey=C0B5222A333F38B3A707F61C808AB3AB

Director of Homeless and Housing Services: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=73100&clientkey=C0B5222A333F38B3A707F61C808AB3AB

Service Coordinator, Formerly Homeless: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=73327&clientkey=C0B5222A333F38B3A707F61C808AB3AB

Grants Manager: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=71461&clientkey=C0B5222A333F38B3A707F61C808AB3AB

Please visit Nonprofit Montgomery’s website for information on grants that were advertised previously.

City of Gaithersburg: Community Service and Educational Support Grants
The City’s Grant portal opens February 1, 2023, where the City of Gaithersburg Community Services Division in coordination with the Educational Enrichment Committee, will be offering one-year School-Based Nonprofit Grant opportunities. There was a mandatory info session on January 23, but please reach out to mary.armbruster@gaithersburgmd.gov about accessing the recording.

Asian American Center of Excellence Micro-Grants
The Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI), a part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting micro-grant applications from organizations to improve capacity, sustainability, and infrastructure of organizations that provide health and wellness programs and social support services to the County’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Micro-grants are being awarded for purchase of equipment, professional development, and consultants.

• All applicants must complete the online application by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Greater Washington Community Foundation: David Bradt Nonprofit Education Fund

• Provides an annual award that will enable a nonprofit leader in the Greater Washington region to attend an intensive executive training program. The first step is to submit a Letter of Interest by February 23.

Full Time:
Collaboration Council: Director of Finance
Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts & Culture: Dance & Events Program Director and Development Associate
Integrated Living Opportunities: Executive Director
Manna Food Center: SNAP Outreach Coordinator

About ILO

Founded in 2014 by Maedi Tanham Carney, Integrated Living Opportunities (ILO) is a non-profit organization that helps young adults with developmental disabilities transition to independent living.  ILO serves members in the Washington, D.C./Maryland area. ILO is comprised of:

• Self-Advocates
• Participating Families
• ILO Community Group Families
• ILO Staff and Board

The ILO community works with participating families to create a safe and supportive community of peers and caring people who help self-advocates transition to independent living and develop self-reliance.  Over the past 9 years, ILO’s community has grown to include 37 families and nearly 60 additional families who rely on ILO for information, resources, and support.

Position Summary

The ILO Board of Directors seeks a hands-on, entrepreneurial, and strategic leader to help our well-respected nonprofit expand its reach and deepen its impact. The next Executive Director (ED) will actively support ILO’s mission to assist our self-advocates transition to independent living.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives, and will have overall responsibility for fundraising, overseeing programs, ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization, developing staff, and maintaining/building relationships with partner families, self-advocates and other stakeholders.

ILO’s founder and current executive director has decided it is time to step down after 8 years of tireless commitment, passion, and dedication. The incoming ED will have the ability to consult with the founder to gain deep insight into ILO’s mission, programs, and financial models.  The new ED will be expected to work with the Board of Directors to develop, plan, and execute a sustainable path forward for the organization. See more information about ILO at www.ilonow.org.

Key Responsibilities

 Fundraising

• Develop, cultivate, and maintain a diverse and balanced funding base: government, foundation, corporate, and individual donors.
• Identify, research, and cultivate potential funding sources, establish strategies to approach potential funders, and prepare-submit proposals.
• Grow revenues and oversee fundraising planning and implementation in conjunction with the Board Fundraising Committee and a consultant grant writer.
• Develop and maintain donor relationships for fundraising sustainability.

Communications and Advocacy

• Develop and oversee the implementation of communication strategies to enhance and expand public awareness of ILO’s programs, goals, accomplishments, and value.
• Establish strategic collaborative working relationships with other community organizations in the developmental disability sector.
• Represent programs as well as the mission-vision-values of ILO to local government agencies, funders, media, community stakeholders, ILO families, self-advocates, and the public.

Staff Management and Support:

• Responsible for the recruitment, employment, and support of all personnel, including employees, contractors, and volunteers.
• Develop a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse staff of highly qualified people who effectively pursue the organization’s mission.
• Provide ample opportunities for staff development that contribute to the specialized work of ILO and to individual professional goals.

Program and Organizational Development and Management

• Ensure in conjunction with the Board that ILO has a viable strategic plan to achieve its mission and vision and makes consistent and timely progress in accomplishing program goals and impacts.
• Provide leadership in developing programmatic, organizational, and financial plans in conjunction with the Board. Carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board.
• Promote opportunities for Board Members and other volunteers to engage with the programmatic work of the organization.
• Facilitate a strong working relationship with the Board, supporting its governance and fundraising roles as well as ongoing Board skills development.
• Maintain official records and documents and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for record keeping.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the developmental disabilities field.

Financial Management

• Work with the Board Finance Committee and the contracted accountant to develop an annual budget; ensure that ILO operates within budget guidelines.
• Responsible for following sound financial practices and internal controls with the advice and input of the contracted accountant and Board Finance Committee.
• Ensure that there are adequate funds to allow ILO to carry out its mission work.
• Establish and follow rigorous accountability standards for grant and budget tracking.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position is someone with a strong entrepreneurial drive, excellent planning and organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to engage and interact with staff, families, and self-advocates. They will have a deep commitment to the organization’s mission and to the community that ILO supports. Success in the role will require effective oversight of programs, strong partnership with the Board of Directors, management of budgets and appropriate allocation of funds, driving revenue growth, and cultivating relationships with key donors and community partners.

This position is based in the greater DC Metro area and operates as fully remote; however, some local travel is required to attend ILO community events and programs, site visits, board and committee meetings  and other local meetings.

The new ED will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven nonprofit leadership, management, and fundraising skills developed through five or more years of experience in professional position(s).
• Experience and demonstrated success in fundraising from sources including local government, private foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Experience creating and monitoring budgets.
• Strong networking skills to build working partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience with the developmental disability commun
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Applicants will need to be located within the metropolitan Washington, DC area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills, including Outlook, SharePoint, and Excel.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or their families
• Knowledge of the waiver systems for DC and for Montgomery County, MD including self-direction.
• Experience managing and growing programs.
• Established networks and connections in the disability sector.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $75k – $85k.

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Sally Buckman, Board President, at EDpostion@ilonow.org  Include “ED Search” in the email subject line. In your cover letter, please describe how your interests, experience, and skillsets could help advance ILO’s mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

ILO is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law

Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County FY24 grants now available for:

• Programming & Capacity Building
• Advancement
• General Operating Support I

The Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) will host free application preparation webinars to discuss the guidelines and online application process for FY24 grants.

Advancement: January 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and January 30, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
General Operating Support I: January 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and January 26, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Programming & Capacity Building Project: February 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and February 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Greater Washington Community Foundation: David Bradt Nonprofit Education Fund

• Provides an annual award that will enable a nonprofit leader in the Greater Washington region to attend an intensive executive training program. The first step is to submit a Letter of Interest using the online form by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23.

Montgomery County Government: Place Based Management
The Montgomery County Office of Grants Management and the Community Engagement Cluster (CEC) soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Place Based Management (PBM) Grants Program from qualified organizations providing direct services that support economic growth and revitalization strategies and services across the County’s urban corridors.

• Virtual Information Session: Friday January 13, 2023 from 1:30-3 PM (the link to the Information Session and its recording will be posted here)
• Application Closes:  February 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Qlarant Foundation: provides charitable grants to organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia seeking to improve health equity, awarding grants up to $50,000 per organization annually.

• Qlarant Foundation prioritizes a project’s potential to improve access to care and quality of health services for individuals and communities.
• Application is open until January 18, 2023.

We’re hiring! Join the Nonprofit Montgomery team as the next part-time Administrative Coordinator.

Full Time:
Emma’s Torch: Communications and Fundraising Associate
Jubilee Association of MD: Quality Assessment Specialist
Shepherd’s Table: Communications Associate
Nature Forward: Grant and Sponsorship Specialist
Ayuda: Staff Attorney
Collaboration Council: Director of Finance

Part Time:
Community FarmShare: Operations Manager
The Civic Circle: Fundraising Manager
Manna Food Center: Market Clerk

Administrative Coordinator
Rockville, MD

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled
Anticipated Start Date: March 6, 2022
Commitment: Part-time Position
Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary ranges between $26,000-$32,500 per year
• Optional Simple IRA plan with a 3% employer match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Flexible work schedule and remote work options
• Professional development opportunities

Who we are:
Nonprofit Montgomery is the alliance of nonprofit leaders and organizations serving Montgomery County, MD. We strengthen the nonprofit sector through four key areas: Capacity Building and Network Development, Advocacy, Collective Action, and Strategic Communications. Nonprofit Montgomery includes more than 200 members of all sizes and missions that provide a broad array of services. We serve an increasingly diverse county that is home to growing numbers of neighbors in need.

Nonprofit Montgomery has a small, collaborative work environment with opportunities for your ideas to be heard and implemented. The right candidate will work with colleagues who value collaboration, innovation, transparency, community, and communication.

Who we are seeking:
We seek an experienced, motivated, and innovative Administrative Coordinator based in Montgomery County, MD. This role is an exciting opportunity for creativity, impact, growth, and job satisfaction.

What the Administrative Coordinator will do:
The Administrative Coordinator supports Nonprofit Montgomery’s strategic objectives by providing administrative, program, and communications support. This position involves tremendous variety and challenge as it includes a mix of routine responsibilities and special projects. The Administrative Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and is a key team member who works closely and collaboratively with their colleagues.

• Provide administrative assistance to the Executive Director, including corresponding with key stakeholders, scheduling meetings, and preparing meeting documents
• Provide backend administrative and operational support, including organizing Google files and folders and responding to general inquiries received via email or the website
• Provide financial administrative assistance, including invoicing, tracking receipts, making payments, and producing reports
• Maintain website and social media accounts and produce a bi-monthly newsletter and other communications as needed
• Program, meeting, and event coordination and logistical support, including planning, advertising, and facilitation
• Membership database support, including generating reports and data entry
• Assist with special projects and other activities as needed and assigned

Qualifications:

• Applicant should be detail-oriented with attention to accuracy, and excellent follow through and organizational skills
• Expertise in MS Word and Google Doc applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Experience with MailChimp (or equivalent) is required
• Experience with SurveyMonkey and WordPress (or equivalent, preferred)
• Social media experience, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook required
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer relations skills

How to Apply: Submit a resume and a cover letter that explains why you are interested in the position and what you expect to contribute to the team. Please send it to: connect@nonprofitmoco.org.

Nonprofit Montgomery is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

Physical Demands of the Position: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access printers, file cabinets, office equipment, etc. The employee operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification and are subject to change. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.