Training Opportunities

Leadership Training for Residents Interested in Issues Impacting Older Adults

2017-07-25T09:35:10-04:00July 29th, 2017|Training Opportunities|

The National Hispanic Council on Aging, Montgomery County Aging and Disability Services, and the Montgomery County DHHS Community Action Agency Takoma-East Silver Spring (TESS) Center is hosting a free leadership training program on August 15-16, 2017 from 9-4pm at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The program is for residents who are interested in and committed to issues impacting older adults. Click here to register.

Results-Based Accountability Professional Certification

2019-01-07T15:21:34-05:00July 6th, 2017|Training Opportunities|

The Results-Based Accountability Professional Certification Program from Clear Impact is an online training and certification course designed for individuals and organizations that want to master the principles of RBA.

By participating in the online course, participants will deepen your knowledge, enhance your RBA implementation skillset, and become better equipped to lead data-driven initiatives.

Certifying staff in Results-Based Accountability can help organizations increase internal capacity, improve performance, and create measurable results for customers and communities.

Nonprofit Montgomery Executive Director Brigid Howe and Program & Membership Director Lesley MacDonald earned this certification in the pilot phase, which will inform Nonprofit Montgomery’s programs and advocacy into the future.

FIRM: Only 3 Spots Left!

2019-01-07T15:21:35-05:00June 22nd, 2017|Events, Member News, Training Opportunities|

Only 3 spots left! FIRM 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. The cost is just $25 for Nonprofit Montgomery members.

Summer session begins July 17 & 18. Registration is now open to all. This is the last FIRM session offered in 2017—so be sure to reserve a space for your organization!     

FIRM Financial Leadership – Register Today

2019-01-07T15:21:35-05:00June 15th, 2017|Events, Training Opportunities|

Ever wonder …

  • How you can get all your financial data to tell a better story about the return you get on your investments? OR
  • How to increase your organization’s sustainability?

FIRM training is here to help. FIRM is a two day financial leadership institute for nonprofit Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. FIRM is offered by Nonprofit Montgomery in partnership with the County government to help nonprofits become more sustainable. FIRM is strongly recommended for nonprofits who have contracts with, or hope to have contracts with, the County.
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Collaborations, Partnerships, and Mergers- Exploring the Continuum of Nonprofit Relationships

2017-06-29T14:16:40-04:00May 29th, 2017|Events, Member News, Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

When: Friday, June 9, 2017, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Interfaith Works Women’s Center (2 Taft Court, Rockville, MD)

Speakers:
Sarah Burnett, Director, Corporate Engagement Program, Leadership Montgomery
Tobi Printz-Platnick, Senior Program Officer, The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
Alyssa Sanders, Partner Agencies Administrator, Linkages to Learning
Leon Seeman, CFRE, Nonprofit Senior Executive
C. Marie Taylor, President and CEO, Leadership Montgomery

Nonprofits are often encouraged to partner, collaborate and even merge. But what, exactly, does it mean to partner? From informal agreements to formal partnerships supported by MOU’s, this FIRM alumni session will explore the continuum of partnership arrangements and answer questions such as:

  • When does it make sense to partner?
  • What should be included in a partnership agreement or MOU?
  • What are the pros and cons of partnerships? How do you know if a merger makes sense?
  • How can funders support successful arrangements between nonprofits?

We’ll look at the various structures of partnerships, consider the funder perspective, and present some real life examples of successful partnerships and mergers.

Click here to register.

FIRM 2017 – Only A Few Spots Left

2017-06-29T14:16:41-04:00February 2nd, 2017|Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

Build your accounting and financial confidence with FIRM training specifically designed for Executive Directors, Board Members, and high-level program staff. FIRM is offered by Nonprofit Montgomery in partnership with the County government to help nonprofits become more sustainable. FIRM is strongly recommended for nonprofits who have contracts with, or hope to have contracts with, the County.  
Benefits: As a result of the learning, discussions, and planning, you can expect the following:
  • Leadership conversations and decisions that are focused on sustainability
  • Compelling narratives that illustrate both the financial and community benefit of your organization
  • Budget planning approaches that are strategic, produce realistic estimates, and engage staff and board
  • Financial reporting practices that provide appropriate information for making decisions about strategy and management
  • Tools for planning, making strategic decisions, and evaluating effectiveness AND efficiency together (aka – linking money and mission)
FIRM includes two full days of training for a team of up to four from each organization, plus three follow-up sessions. The dates for Spring are March 14 & 15 all day, and half-day tutorials on April 4, 25, and May 9. The cost is just $25 with Early Bird Registration through February 14.
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