Training Opportunities

Every nonprofit needs a plan for a worst-case scenario. If the roof collapses, the CFO empties the bank account, or someone is injured while in your care, you need to be prepared with a plan. Nonprofits count on public trust and goodwill, both of which can be damaged by a poorly managed crisis.

This workshop will teach you what you need to know to develop a crisis communications plan, including:

• understanding the news cycle
• the role of social media
• who speaks for the organization
• preparing key messages and talking points
• ongoing communication with important audiences
• salvaging your reputation

Rockville Civic Center: 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Space is limited. REGISTER HERE

Armando Trull is an EMMY and TELLY award-winning journalist. He was a senior reporter at WAMU 88.5 FM from 2011 to 2018, where he was lead reporter on the race/identity desk.

Our Panel:
Michael Bobbit, Artistic Director, Adventure Theatre MTC
Joanne Hurt, Executive Director, Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day
Lesley MacDonald, Executive Director, Nonprofit Montgomery

When: Friday, March 15, 2019 from 9:15am – 11:30
Where: CaringMatters, 518 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
RSVP for Preventing Burn-Out by Managing Stress

The Washington Regional Association of Grantmaker is hosting a two-day workshop to learn HOW and WHY companies give back to their communities. Attendees will be able to network with and learn from corporate social responsibility professionals from more than 15 major companies from across the Greater Washington, DC region. Click here for more information.

The ability to measure the impact of programs is an essential skill for nonprofit organizations. With County Executive Marc Elrich placing a high priority on outcomes, building evaluation capacity in nonprofits is more important than ever. MORE (Metrics and Outcomes for Responsible Evaluation) was developed in partnership with the County and other local funders to strengthen nonprofit capacity to measure and communicate program outcomes, and to use outcome data to improve programs. MORE includes hands on learning and opportunities to develop implementation plans as a team.

At MORE you will: 

• Explore elements of responsible evaluation, including data security and evaluation ethics.
• Identify external data and resources.
• Identify the evaluation needs of your organization.
• Develop or strengthen a logic model or evaluation plan.

Nonprofits participate in MORE as a team of up to four senior leaders. The MORE program consists of 1-1/2 days of training on March 21 and 22 at The Universities at Shady Grove, an individual session with an evaluation consultant, and a group follow-up session.

On what they liked best about MORE, one participant stated, “how interactive the presentation was and the activities throughout the day to keep participants focused and attentive. It was interactive learning and had practical tools.”

March 21-22, 2019
The Universities at Shady Grove
REGISTER YOUR TEAM  |  INFO ON THE NONPROFIT IMPACT SERIES

MORE is supported by the Montgomery County Government, the Healthcare Initiative Foundation, and The Universities at Shady Grove. For information, please visit the MORE program page or contact us. Registration is now open. The cost is just $25 for Nonprofit Montgomery members. 

Does your organization have all the fundraising support it wants and needs from the board? Attempting to twist arms and begging for assistance is not the answer. During this interactive session, we will review strategies to more effectively engage your board in fundraising efforts.

Specific topics include implementing a different approach when seeking fundraising assistance and establishing a more intentional board cultivation and recruitment strategy. 

Join us for a two hour session as Lewis Flax, of Flax Associates, leads us through three key strategies to enhance the fundraising potential of your board.  

January 24, 2019 from 9-11am
Jewish Council for the Aging: 12320 Parklawn Dr, Rockville 
REGISTER HERE

In addition to the Workshop, we will be doing a Table for Ten on Board Fundraising Engagement with Lewis Flax. Tables for Ten meet three times for candid, confidential facilitated conversations and problem solving. Contact Meredith for more information. 

Join your fellow Finance Directors, CFOs, and COOs for collaborative problem solving, support and also share effective policies and practices. Nonprofit CFO, COO’s and Finance Directors are encouraged to attend. Questions? Contact us at programs@nonprofitmoco.org.

Date: December 6, 2018 from 1-2:30pm
Where: Flying V at the Silver Spring Black Box Theater – 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
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• A review of revisions to federal “cost principles” and the rules that govern what constitutes, and how to calculate, “indirect costs” for nonprofits.
• Explanation of the changes in new Office of Management and Budget uniform guidance on the use of federal funds, and how these federal changes will apply in Maryland to state-funded grants and contracts.
• Overview of Senate Bill 1045, which requires that nonprofit providers be allowed to charge at least a minimum indirect cost rate of 10%.
• Hands-on exercises based on your own organization’s activities and finances.