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2024-06-19T15:47:49-04:00June 19th, 2024|Member News|

Nonprofit Montgomery is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brigid Howe as the permanent Executive Director of Nonprofit Montgomery. Brigid had been our Interim ED for the last 9 months and it was a very easy decision to make it permanent. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector. With a robust background in nonprofit management and a passion for innovative collaboration and cross-sector partnerships, Brigid is poised to lead Nonprofit Montgomery into a new era of growth and impact.

Brigid’s extensive experience in the nonprofit sector includes leadership roles that have consistently demonstrated her ability to build strong, effective organizations and foster meaningful collaborations. A native of Montgomery County, she was Senior Director of District Councils at the Urban Land Institute from 2019 – 2023. Earlier in her career, she was appointed the first Executive Director of Nonprofit Montgomery in 2015.

Please join us in welcoming Brigid Howe back to Nonprofit Montgomery. Her visionary approach and dedication to community engagement align with Nonprofit Montgomery’s mission to support and empower the nonprofit community. We look forward to the exciting developments and achievements that lie ahead under her leadership.

Sincerely,

Cari Guthrie
Chair of Nonprofit Montgomery Advisory Board

Community News & Resources

2024-06-19T15:29:43-04:00June 19th, 2024|Events, Member News|

Councilmember Evan Glass (At-Large) announced a series of LGBTQ+ Pride Month events throughout June. Events include a Pride flag raising outside the Executive Office Building in Rockville, Pride Family Day at Glen Echo Park, and a mixer at the Olney Theatre Center. There are events for the whole family and for residents throughout Montgomery County.
Click here to RSVP!

Connecting the Government Contractors Community to HHS Opportunities – Virtual 
Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 2-3:30 pm
Calling all government contractors! Are you ready to tap into a treasure trove of opportunities in the federal government with HHS? This event will be packed with insights, connections, and a chance to secure your next big win.

Easterseals Community Fair
Tuesday, June 25 from 3 – 5:30 pm
1420 Spring Street, Silver Spring
Enjoy an afternoon of fun at Easterseals! Kona Ice, a petting zoo, music, and more will keep the kids smiling. Parents and others can tour Easterseals programs for children, older adults, those with disabilities, and veterans and military families. FREE! No reservations are required.

Montgomery County’s Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR), Manna Food Center (Manna) and the Morningstar Foundation have awarded more than $350,000 in funding to 14 nonprofit food assistance organizations and Montgomery County-based farm partners to support the purchase and installation of cold storage infrastructure that will build the capacity of the local food system and food security network.

Montgomery County and the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) have launched the Nonprofit Preservation Fund (NPF) to preserve affordable housing. The NPF will be funded with $50 million by Fiscal Year 2025 to provide low-interest interim loans to support nonprofit developers and HOC in acquiring and preserving naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH).

25,000 Free Computers Will Be Provided 
Montgomery County’s digital equity and inclusion program, “Montgomery Connects,” which is operated by the County’s Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS), will be distributing approximately 25,000 computers at no charge to eligible residents. Nonprofits who want to assist residents they serve in making arrangements to get computers can reach out to Montgomery Connects at montgomeryconnects@montgomerycountymd.gov to reserve blocks of appointments on specific dates for large enrollment events.

If you are a Nonprofit Montgomery member and have news to share with our subscribers, please send it to connect@nonprofitmoco.org.

GAP BUSTER INC. Training Programs

2023-03-28T14:27:50-04:00March 27th, 2023|Member News|

GapBuster, Inc. seeks to strengthen the Montgomery County and Prince George’s County workforce via a people-first approach, by developing skilled workers to increase community morale and productivity. GapBuster Inc. recognizes that training, skill development, continuing education, and career pathways opportunities are proven ways to maximize career readiness, job placement success.
GapBuster, Inc. leverages its community partnerships to connect individuals seeking career growth and development within construction and IT. Learn more here.

Southern Maryland Community Network (SMCN) and Cornerstone Montgomery Merge

2022-12-20T09:47:27-05:00December 18th, 2022|Member News|

Southern Maryland Community Network (SMCN) and Cornerstone Montgomery will be merging effective January 1, 2023 in order to meet the needs and better serve Marylanders. The merged organization will continue to be called Cornerstone Montgomery. Southern Maryland Community Network will do business as Cornerstone Southern Maryland in order to highlight its regional impact. The combined organization will offer services in the following Maryland counties, Montgomery, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s. Cari Guthrie Cho will remain in her role as CEO, and Karen Carloni, ED of SMCN, will assume the new role and title of Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer.

Is Your Organization a Member of Nonprofit Montgomery?

2022-12-01T12:54:45-05:00December 4th, 2022|Member News, Uncategorized|

We’d like to thank all of our members for joining Nonprofit Montgomery. Nonprofit Montgomery brings together County decision-makers and our nonprofit members to highlight the work of our sector and advocate for what we all need to thrive and improve our community. Please continue to stand with us by renewing your membership or joining us today. Reach out to us with any questions or for an invoice.

Josephine Garnem Named Director of Montgomery Moving Forward

2022-10-31T13:55:37-04:00October 28th, 2022|Member News, Montgomery Moving Forward|

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 27, 2022

Rockville, MD – Nonprofit Montgomery is excited to announce the hiring of Josephine Garnem as the new Director of Montgomery Moving Forward, Nonprofit Montgomery’s Collective Impact initiative.

Ms. Garnem brings extensive experience as a leader and collaborator within the county and across the globe. She is highly skilled in community outreach, policy development, and cross-sector engagement strategies.

Ms. Garnem currently works for Montgomery County Government’s Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center as a Program Manager and was formerly the Continental Africa Liaison for the County Government’s Office of Community Partnerships.

She is also the Founder and CEO of Khalil Garnem Foundation, a nonprofit focused on providing equitable health care, education, and economic development to underprivileged communities in Sierra Leone. She leads volunteer diaspora medical, surgical, and training initiatives.

Ms. Garnem currently sits on the boards of The Michael and Mauritia Patcha Foundation, the Healey International Relief Foundation, and Carpe Diem Arts and is on the national council for Pax Christi, USA.

Given Ms. Garnem’s experience with a wide variety of organizations, businesses, government, and funders, she is well suited to build on the foundation of the cross-sector work of Montgomery Moving Forward. Ms. Garnem will assume her role as Director of Montgomery Moving Forward on November 14, 2022.

“Josephine is exactly the kind of leader we need as Montgomery Moving Forward enters its second decade,” said Executive Director Lavontte Chatmon. “With her breadth of experience, her skill in bringing communities together, and her knowledge of Montgomery County, she will help us do the critical work of bringing together a broad cross-section of Montgomery County leaders and innovators to address our most pressing challenges. Josephine is both passionate and strategic, and we are very excited to have her join our team.”

Kevin Beverly, Susan Madden, and Kathy Stevens, Co-Chairs of Montgomery Moving Forward, said: “We are happy to welcome Ms. Garnem to the team. Her experience demonstrates she knows that lasting solutions to the challenges facing our community are borne of true cross-sector collaboration—from business leaders to our most recent neighbors. No doubt, with Ms. Garnem’s guidance, MMF will continue to help our county move forward. Finally, we are grateful to Nonprofit Montgomery for their leadership and for managing this important search.”

Please join the Nonprofit Montgomery team and the Montgomery Moving Forward Leadership Group in extending a warm welcome to Ms. Garnem.

Lavontte Chatmon Named Executive Director of Nonprofit Montgomery

2022-10-21T14:58:57-04:00October 21st, 2022|Member News, Uncategorized|

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 20, 2022

Lavontte Chatmon Named Executive Director of Nonprofit MontgomeryRockville, MD – The Nonprofit Montgomery Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has named Lavontte Chatmon as Executive Director.

Lavontte first joined Nonprofit Montgomery as the Program & Membership Director in July 2021 and has served as the Interim Executive Director since mid-April. Lavontte has over 13 years of nonprofit experience in program development, operations, and management. Lavontte has worked on several major national programs and has a professional background in mental health services, women’s rights, and victim services. Lavontte is dedicated to the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access and has developed BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) affinity groups and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) committees in her previous roles. Her past experience includes working at the National Center for Victims of Crime, Polaris Project, the National Abortion Federation, and RAINN.

Lavontte currently serves on the Board of Directors of Montgomery Women and Court Watch Montgomery. She also sits on Montgomery County’s Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and is a member of Impact 100DC, the Maryland Women of Color Network, and the Tahirih Justice Center’s Forced Marriage workgroup.

“We are so fortunate to have Lavontte assuming the role of Executive Director,” said Board President Jackie DeCarlo. “During her tenure as Interim Executive Director, Lavontte has shown extraordinary leadership, commitment, and vision—not only keeping the organization running smoothly during a transition but also building on Nonprofit Montgomery’s record of accomplishments. The organization recently won an 8% increase in Montgomery County funding for nonprofits in FY 2023, launched two major capacity-building projects directed at Early Care and Education (ECE) providers and small and emerging nonprofits, and facilitated the establishment of a new coordinating entity to strengthen ECE in the County. I invite the Nonprofit Montgomery membership and community partners to join the Board in congratulating Lavontte as we continue to push for a stronger, more diverse, and inclusive nonprofit sector in Montgomery County.”

The Nonprofit Montgomery staff are thrilled to join the Board in welcoming Lavontte Chatmon as their Executive Director.

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Nonprofit Montgomery is the alliance of leaders of nonprofit organizations serving Montgomery County, MD. We are the collective voice of nonprofits of all sizes and missions with our government, philanthropic, and corporate partners. We strengthen our organizations, increase the visibility of their work and advocate on behalf of nonprofits and the people we serve. We are the convener and information network for our County’s nonprofits. We leverage the Collective Impact model through Montgomery Moving Forward to address complex community problems in Montgomery County, bringing leaders together to define a problem and embrace a common agenda.

2022-2023 Nonprofit Montgomery New and Renewed Members

2022-08-09T20:58:06-04:00August 9th, 2022|Member News|

2022-2023 Nonprofit Montgomery New and Renewed Members (As of August 8, 2022)

4Montgomery’s Kids
A Place Of Hope Inc
Adventure Theatre-MTC
Alliance for Nonprofits
Arc Montgomery County
Asian American LEAD (AA Youth Leadership Empowerment & Development)
Audubon Naturalist Society
Bethesda Cares, Inc.
Bethesda Green
Big Learning CALMRA Inc.
CALMRA Inc.
CAREERCATCHERS INC.
CaringMatters
Carpe Diem Arts, Inc.
CASA
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church
Center for Nonprofit Advancement
Charity Connect
Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming
Chevy Chase at Home
CHI Centers, Inc.
Circle of Rights, Inc.
Civic Circle
ClancyWorks Dance Company
Clara Barton Center for children
CollegeTracks
Community Bridges
Community Engagement & Consultation Group
Community FarmShare
Community Reach of Montgomery County Create Calm Inc.
Create Calm Inc.
Crittenton Services of Greater Washington
Crossroads Community Food Network
EasterSeals DC MD VA
EduCare Support Services, Inc
Emma’s Torch
Empowering the Ages
EveryMind
Family Learning Solutions, Inc.
First Generation College Bound
Food & Friends, Inc.
Gabriel Project Cluster Montgomery County Maryland, Inc.
Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative
Gaithersburg HELP, Inc.
Girls on the Run of Montgomery County, MD
Great and Small
GROWS (Grass Roots Organization for the Wellbeing of Seniors)
Healthcare Initiative Foundation
Hearts & Homes for Youth, Inc.
Hope Connections for Cancer Support
Imagination Library Of Montgomery County, MD
Impact 100 DC
Instruments of Healing, Inc.
Integrated Living Opportunities
Integrative Strategies Forum
Interfaith Works
interPLAY Orchestra, Inc.
JCADA (Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse)
Jewish Council for The Aging of Greater Washington
Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
Jubilee Association of Maryland
Kolot HaLev, Inc.
Learning for Real, Inc.
Liberty’s Promise
Life Ministry (L.M.) Foundation
Link Generations

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Table for Ten: Leaders of Nonprofits with Small Staff

2022-08-04T12:30:17-04:00August 4th, 2022|Events, Member News, Training Opportunities|

Members: Please join us for our first Table for Ten of the year!
This three-part series for leaders of small staff (2-5) will discuss topics including, but not limited to strategic planning, board relations, fundraising, best practices in internal controls, or other critical issues.

When: Tuesdays, September 20, October 4, and October 18 from 9:30am to 11:00am
Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 (outdoors)
Who: Nonprofit Montgomery members. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

About Table for Ten:
Table for Ten meets three times for candid, confidential facilitated conversations and problem-solving. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis for members only. Participants should plan to participate in all three sessions. These facilitated peer-to-peer sessions offer an opportunity for nonprofit executives to connect around issues of importance to them and their organizations.

Click here to register.

Table for Ten: Leaders of Nonprofits w/ Small Staff

2022-08-01T09:26:23-04:00August 1st, 2022|Events, Member News, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

Members: Please join us for our first Table for Ten of the year!
This three-part series for leaders of small staff (2-5) will discuss topics including, but not limited to strategic planning, board relations, fundraising, best practices in internal controls, or other critical issues.

When: Tuesdays, September 20, October 4, and October 18 from 9:30am to 11:00am
Location: Java Nation, 11120 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 (outdoors)
Who: Nonprofit Montgomery members. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

About Table for Ten:
Table for Ten meets three times for candid, confidential facilitated conversations and problem-solving. Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis for members only. Participants should plan to participate in all three sessions. These facilitated peer-to-peer sessions offer an opportunity for nonprofit executives to connect around issues of importance to them and their organizations.

Click here to register.

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