Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) “State of the Nonprofit Sector” Survey is a widely cited barometer of US nonprofits’ programmatic, management, and financial health. We gather, analyze, share, and drive dialogue about this critical data. The previous survey was done in 2015. Click here to fill out the survey.
The Urban Institute released this report last month measuring the inequities in education, income, employment, and homeownership by race and ethnicity in Montgomery County and its council districts. The report also provides a profile on what racial equity would look like in the county.
The DC Bar Pro Bono Center is holding a free legal clinic to give nonprofits that provide supportive services to vulnerable populations, a governance checkup to ensure you are complying with IRS and DC legal policies and procedures. The clinic will have brief training on corporate governance issues and organizations will meet with volunteer attorneys who will review your current governance policies and procedures. The clinic is on January 19 from 9:30am-12pm at DLA Piper (500 8th St. NW). Email Lauren Paley to register.
Presenter: Sara Thompson
Sara Thompson is the Marketing & Community Manager at Tech Impact, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower nonprofits and communities to use technology to better serve our world.
February 13, 2018 from 9-11am
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s new 50+ Volunteer Network matches nonprofits needing assistance with highly skilled volunteers who have the right experience, interest, and availability. The 50+ Volunteer Network provides this free service to county nonprofits that may need organizational support, assistance with grantwriting, or direct services such as tutoring and teaching adult literacy.
Come and learn more about how this new program can help your organization.
Wednesday, February 22 from noon to 1:30pm
Jewish Council for the Aging: 12320 Parklawn Dr, Rockville
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The Maryland Nonprofit Development Center and the Maryland Department of Commerce have initiated an interest-free, micro bridge loan program that funds operations of nonprofit entities. The program offers up to $25,000 bridge loans to nonprofits to help with cash flow while they are waiting for payment on a government contract. Maryland Nonprofits advocated for this program through the bill sponsored by Senator Cheryl Kagan. Click here for more information.
Local nonprofits are encouraged to attend the Montgomery County Volunteer Center’s orientations which includes an overview of programs and services, an introduction to using the online database, and hints on ways to maximize volunteer recruitment. Organizations that engage students as volunteers may stay for the second portion of the meeting that focuses specifically on the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Student Service Learning (SSL) program and requirements.
The Maryland Nonprofit Development Center and the Maryland Department of Commerce have initiated an interest-free, micro bridge loan program that funds operations of nonprofit entities. The program offers up to $25,000 bridge loans to nonprofits to help with cash flow while they are waiting for payment on a government contract. Maryland Nonprofits advocated for this program through the bill sponsored by Senator Cheryl Kagan. Click here for more information.
EveryMind has funding to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and other interested groups in Montgomery County at no cost (estimated value of $3500 per training). Youth Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour evidence-based interactive training which teaches people how to help an adolescent experiencing a mental health, addictions challenge, or mental health crisis. For more information on Mental Health First Aid or to schedule a training at your organization, please contact Laura or 301.424.0656 x533.
FIRM for Program Directors (February 1, 2018) is a day-long workshop that provides program directors and department leaders with a deeper understanding of the financial processes, planning, and decision making that support strong program and organizational sustainability. Participants will learn about program level financial modeling, strategic budgeting, and financial reporting to build confidence and competence in making decisions that balance assets and outcomes (aka money and mission) for individual programs and the organization at large.
This session prepares program directors to make informed contributions to the nonprofit budgeting process and provides future leaders with a framework for thinking about nonprofit accountability and sustainability. Nonprofits are encouraged to send a team of program directors to be trained together.
February 1, 2018 from 8:30 to 5pm
The Universities at Shady Grove
Register here