Nonprofit Resources

FIRM Registration Now Open – Members Receive the Early Bird Rate

2019-01-07T15:21:39-05:00December 31st, 2016|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Build your accounting and financial confidence with training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. 

FIRM Financial Leadership Institute is for members of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Montgomery County. This 2-day intensive workshop with follow-on tutorials and personal support provides the strategic framework and practical tools needed to strengthen your organization’s financial leadership and management. Join the ranks of over 160 nonprofits that have attended this high impact workshop.

Spring session begins March 14 & 15 and Early Bird Registration is now open through February 14 and includes free tuition. Regular registration is open through March 1.

County Council Hearing Dates of Interest

2017-06-29T14:16:42-04:00December 26th, 2016|Advocacy, Nonprofit Resources|

  • GO: 1/19, 9:30am, Office of Procurement, OLO Report 2017-3, Mapping the Montgomery County Procurement Process, Taxation – Property Tax Credit – Elderly Individuals and Veterans
  • PHED/HHS/PS: 1/19, 2:00pm, Youth workforce development
  • PS: 1/23, 9:30am, Animal Services Division, Update from Sheriff
  • HHS/ED: 1/26, 2:00pm, Briefing – New York City’s move to Universal Pre-K
  • GO: 1/30, 10:30am, Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY18 Capital Budget and other general CIP assumptions, Credit to Offset Certain Income Tax Revenues – Amendments
  • GO: 2/9, 9:30am, Spending Affordability Guidelines for FY18 Operating Budget, Bill 31-16, Taxation – Urban Agricultural Tax Credit

FIRM 2017 Registration Now Open

2019-01-07T15:21:42-05:00December 21st, 2016|Events, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Build your accounting and financial confidence with training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. 

FIRM Financial Leadership Institute is for members of nonprofit organizations serving residents of Montgomery County. This 2-day intensive workshop with follow-on tutorials and personal support provides the strategic framework and practical tools needed to strengthen your organization’s financial leadership and management. Join the ranks of over 160 nonprofits that have attended this high impact workshop.

Spring session begins March 14 & 15 and Early Bird Registration is now open through February 14 and includes free tuition. Regular registration is open through March 1.

Montgomery County: Highest Self-Sufficiency Standard in Maryland

2017-06-29T14:16:43-04:00December 19th, 2016|Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

The Montgomery County Community Action Agency released the Self-Sufficiency Standard for Maryland 2016 Report. The report found that Montgomery County has the highest self-sufficiency standard in Maryland. A family of three with one adult, one preschooler and one school-age child would need an income of $86,580 to cover the basic necessities – more than four times the Federal Poverty Level for a family of three ($20,160). Despite Montgomery County’s higher minimum wage, a parent with two young children would need to work over 155 hours per week at minimum wage to make ends meet.

New Report Highlights IT and Healthcare as Key Drivers of Our Regional Economy

2017-06-29T14:16:43-04:00December 18th, 2016|Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

The Greater Washington Workforce Development Collaborative, an initiative of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, released a new report, Greater Washington Works: IT and Health Careers with Promise which focuses on how our region can address the skills gap and lift more of our neighbors out of poverty through careers in IT and Healthcare.

Family Services, Inc.’s New Program in Montgomery County

2019-01-07T15:21:42-05:00December 9th, 2016|Nonprofit Resources|

The TOGETHER Program is a free program to help couples with communication and problem solving, stress management, money management, access to community resources and service, and employment and career needs. All eligible and participating couples will receive gift cards (up to $160) for the completion of surveys.For more information or to refer your clients, contact Julie.

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