Training Opportunities

Important conversations about racial equity are happening throughout our region. Montgomery County is developing a Racial Equity and Social Justice Policy, and many regional funders are looking at their policies, processes and grantmaking with an equity lens. As leaders in social justice work, nonprofit organizations have an important role to play in advancing equity in our community.

This Funders Dialogue will be an opportunity for a dialogue with local funders about how racial equity is informing their work with nonprofits. How does it change the expectations of grantees? How can nonprofits be an active partner in this work?

Featured Speakers and Panelists:

• Anna Hargrave, Executive Director, Community Foundation Montgomery County
• Julian Haynes, Maryland Program Director, The Meyer Foundation
• Suzan Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
• Nancy Navarro, President, Montgomery County Council
• Crystal Townsend, President, Healthcare Initiative Foundation
• Elijah Wheeler, Deputy Director/Social Justice Director, Collaboration Council

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from funders how they prioritize equity in funding decisions and how you can align your work to be most meaningful, equitable, and impactful.

Wednesday, May 1 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Activity Center at Bohrer Park – 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg 20877
Hosted by the City of Gaithersburg
Who should attend: Nonprofit and philanthropy leaders and board members
REGISTER HERE

BoardMatch Montgomery, a collaboration between Nonprofit Montgomery, Leadership Montgomery, and Capacity Partners, helps nonprofit organizations recruit effective and engaged board candidates to serve on their boards of directors. BoardMatch recruits and trains potential board members and matches them with nonprofits.

To be eligible for the matching process, the Executive Director and a board member must attend the Nonprofit BoardMatch Orientation on March 29, 2019 from 9am-noon.

Interested in becoming a Board Member? Click here to register with Leadership Montgomery for the Board member training.

Nonprofit Orientation: March 29, 2019 from 9am – noon
Location: The Grove 270, 9200 Corporate Blvd, Room BOSS, 1st Floor, Rockville, MD  20850
Registration processing fee: $25 per attendee
REGISTER HERE

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.

Have you wanted to register for FIRM, but weren’t sure if your organization was big enough or ready for it? Well, this FIRM is specifically designed for our small but mighty nonprofits who are either just starting, intentionally small (budget under $750,000), or exploring future growth.

The training introduces nonprofit leaders and board members to financial best practices for greater accountability and sustainability. FIRM’s unique curriculum provides a strategic framework and practical tools to help leaders better understand and implement best practices in financial management.

This is a full day training for up to four staff and board members from each nonprofit, plus an individual consultation with a nonprofit financial expert.

Thursday, April 11 from 8:30am to 5pm
The Universities at Shady Grove
REGISTER NOW

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
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