Homeless Resource Day is an opportunity for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness to access services, resources, and information. The event is on November 17, from 9am-3pm at The Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg.
Nonprofit Village and Montgomery College are partnering to provide a“Shark Tank” style event. Participants will present their new nonprofit or program concept in front of an expert panel and receive instant feedback from program development experts, nonprofit leaders, and more.Applications are due November 4.
The Gilchrist Immigrants Resource Center released a guide that includes the most requested information from immigrants in the County. The Quick Start Guide contains essential information about English, computer, and citizenship classes, legal services, health and human services, youth programs, and employment opportunities.
FIRM Institute training includes three 2-hour follow-up tutorials that introduce tools to help with implementing a financial leadership and management workplan. Tutorials extend the learning and provide an opportunity to work on specific skills or issues that affect the financial management of your organization.
If you attended FIRM in October 19 & 20, don’t forget to RSVP for the tutorials. Or, if you took FIRM in the past and missed a tutorial, contactLesley to be added to the waitlist.
December 7, 2016 from 9-10:30am
Location: The Nonprofit Village, 12320 Parklawn Dr., Rockville
Ever wonder how to measure the value of your volunteers? Come listen to our experts discuss: 1. How to quantify the value of volunteers and in-kind contributions and what it means for an your bottom line AND 2. How to best manage and recruit volunteers.
Speakers:
Sarah Burnett, Executive Director, Corporate Volunteer Council
Molly Callaway, Director, Montgomery County Volunteer Center
RSVP today.
The Affordable Care Act open enrollment will begin on November 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017. During this time, Maryland residents will be able to apply for or renew their private health insurance coverage provided by Maryland Health Connection. Medicaid applications and re-determinations are also processed within Maryland Health Connection year-round.
Interested in adding enrollment capacity within your organization? Become an Application Counselor Sponsoring Entity (ACSE). This designation will enable your organization to complete the enrollment process with your clients (or the public) into private health insurance plans as well as Medicaid. Contact Jody Hartzell with the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange at 410-547-8158 to learn more about the ACSE Program. The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange accepts ACSE applications at several points throughout the calendar year.
Please contact Dourakine Rosarion with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services for additional information regarding coordination with the County’s local Connector Entity.
(h/t The Nonprofit Village)
With the elections just a few months away, political campaigns are in full swing, and the IRS is poised to vigorously pursue any complaints made against nonprofits regarding improper political activity. Nonprofit organizations exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including churches and other religious organizations, are prohibited from intervening on behalf of, or in opposition to, candidates for local, state or national office. The stakes are high: a nonprofit that violates the rule against political intervention is subject to an excise tax on the amount expended on the campaign activity; more seriously, the organization risks losing its tax-exempt status. It is important that nonprofits understand the complex rules and highly nuanced distinctions employed by the IRS in enforcing its rules. The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center has updated its detailed legal alert to help guide nonprofits through this potential minefield. For more information about the rules regarding impermissible campaigning, read Monitoring Your 501(c)(3) Organization’s Activities With Respect to Political Campaigns.
The Montgomery County Volunteer Center holds monthly networking/training sessions on volunteer management. Click here for registration details and more information.
Upcoming Sessions: October 26: Volunteer Recognition, November 30: Volunteer Job Development, December 15: Volunteer Recruitment
October 13, 9:30am–11:30pm
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville
100 Welsh Park Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Here’s an opportunity to check in on your progress since taking FIRM. Do you need some input on changes you’d like to make? Is there something you are struggling with? Meet with fellow FIRM alumni and Justin Pollock (head FIRM instructor) to work through issues, hear success stories, and renew your enthusiasm for making changes to your financial management. Dust off that resource binder and join us for an informative and motivating session.
Questions? Contact Lesley. RSVP today.