Training Opportunities

Free Insurance Legal Clinic for Nonprofits

2019-11-13T11:51:08-05:00November 17th, 2019|Nonprofit Resources, Training Opportunities|

The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is sponsoring a free legal clinic on December 12 to assist nonprofits in understanding the basics of insurance coverage, including what is contained in existing insurance policies. There will be a short training on insurance basics and attorney volunteers will meet with organizations one-on-one to review insurance policies.

MORE Alumni Evaluation Network – Ongoing

2019-11-13T11:47:03-05:00November 15th, 2019|Training Opportunities|

The MORE Evaluation Network includes an interactive online discussion group as well as quarterly meetings to support nonprofit staff in building their evaluation knowledge and help support one another implementing evaluation in nonprofits. This community of practice includes an online moderated discussion and quarterly gatherings for network members.

Who: The network is open to all MORE alumni.
What: Participants will be invited to a LinkedIn group where Sharp Insight will moderate a discussion forum around various evaluation topics. In addition, Nonprofit Montgomery will host quarterly brown bags facilitated by Sharp Insight
Why: Join the network to help keep the momentum going on your evaluation work, connect with a network of other nonprofit staff working on evaluation for mutual support, provide a place for problem solving and sharing successes.
REGISTER HERE

Quarterly In-Person Meet Up
Our second quarterly meeting will be held as a brown bag lunch on December 5 from noon to 1:30pm at the Nonprofit Montgomery Office (6010 Executive Blvd, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20852). Let us know if you’re coming and don’t forget to bring your own lunch. We’ll provide the drinks and desert.

MORE Alumni Evaluation Network – Ongoing

2019-10-28T12:35:52-04:00October 30th, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

The MORE Evaluation Network includes an interactive online discussion group as well as quarterly meetings to support nonprofit staff in building their evaluation knowledge and help support one another implementing evaluation in nonprofits. This community of practice includes an online moderated discussion and quarterly gatherings for network members.

Who: The network is open to all MORE alumni.
What: Participants will be invited to a LinkedIn group where Sharp Insight will moderate a discussion forum around various evaluation topics. In addition, Nonprofit Montgomery will host quarterly brown bags facilitated by Sharp Insight.
How: Register for group below and we’ll send you instructions on how to join the LinkedIn group.
Register here

MORE Program

2019-10-28T12:34:56-04:00October 29th, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation) program helps nonprofits identify and measure program outcomes. Being able to demonstrate that programs are effective is key to a nonprofit’s sustainability and success especially when it comes to grants and funding.

This specialized training was designed with the input of county funders to help nonprofits learn about effective evaluation. It offers a deep dive into measuring impact and gauging program effectiveness.

MORE includes 2 days of training, an individual consultation with an evaluation expert, and a 2-hour follow up training, plus access to an Alumni Evaluation Group. Nonprofits participate as a team of up to four members, including senior staff, program and development directors.

When: November 20-21, 2019 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Where: The Universities at Shady Grove
Cost: $25 for Nonprofit Montgomery members, $525 for non-members
REGISTER HERE

MORE is supported by Montgomery County Government, the Healthcare Initiative Foundation, and The Universities at Shady Grove.

Free Online Seminar for Nonprofits: Legal Considerations for Media & Communications

2019-10-28T12:22:28-04:00October 27th, 2019|Training Opportunities|

D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is hosting a free webinar for nonprofit organizations: Strategic Legal Thinking Seminar – Sending the Right Message: Legal Considerations for Media & Communications, offered by Pfizer and Exponentum® on October 31 from 12:30-4:00pm. The online seminar will discuss a variety of legal and practical issues related to nonprofits’ media and communications strategies. Click here for more information.

Learn how to identify and measure program outcomes

2019-10-14T12:39:22-04:00October 15th, 2019|Training Opportunities|

Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation) program helps nonprofits identify and measure program outcomes. Being able to demonstrate that programs are effective is key to a nonprofit’s sustainability and success especially when it comes to grants and funding.

This specialized training was designed with the input of county funders to help nonprofits learn about effective evaluation. It offers a deep dive into measuring impact and gauging program effectiveness.

MORE includes 2 days of training, an individual consultation with an evaluation expert, and a 2-hour follow up training, plus access to an Alumni Evaluation Group. Nonprofits participate as a team of up to four members, including senior staff, program and development directors.

When: November 20-21, 2019 from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Where: The Universities at Shady Grove
Cost: $25 for Nonprofit Montgomery members, $525 for non-members
REGISTER HERE

MORE is supported by Montgomery County Government, the Healthcare Initiative Foundation, and The Universities at Shady Grove.

MORE TRAINING – Fall 2019

2019-10-09T10:13:16-04:00October 9th, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

Nonprofit Montgomery’s MORE Training helps nonprofits learn about evaluation, and offers a deep dive into measuring impact and gauging program effectiveness.

MORE will strengthen your organization’s capacity to measure results by:

  • Understanding key evaluation terminology.
  • Assessing your organization’s capacity for evaluation.
  • Exploring the six steps of evaluation.
  • Identifying external data and resources to strengthen evaluation efforts.
  • Engaging in meaningful dialogue about evaluation with key county funders and government leaders.

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 October 17 and 18 at The Universities at Shady Grove, an individual session with an evaluation consultant, and unlimited access to programs and events.

When: November 20 and 21 – 8:30am to 4pm
Where: The Universities at Shady Grove
REGISTER HERE

MORE is supported by the Montgomery County Government, the Healthcare Initiative Foundation, and The Universities at Shady Grove.

Revised Allowable Cost Policy for Cost Reimbursement Contracts

2019-10-09T10:10:55-04:00October 5th, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

Department of Health & Human Services Training
Revised Allowable Cost Policy for Cost Reimbursement Contracts

Do you have a contract with the Department of Health & Human Services? They are releasing a new policy for reimbursement contracts and will be holding a training to go over the changes and revisions. The training is on Monday, November 4, 2019 from 2-4pm at 401 Hungerford Drive Conference Room 1A.

YOU ASKED FOR MORE!

2019-10-09T10:10:20-04:00October 1st, 2019|Events, Training Opportunities|

YOU ASKED FOR MORE!
  • more help with evaluation
  • more feedback on your work, and
  • more technical assistance with the work of making sure programs are really helping your clients.
That’s why we are thrilled to announce the launch of Nonprofit Montgomery’s
MORE (metrics and outcomes) Alumni Evaluation Network.
The MORE Evaluation Network includes an interactive online discussion group as well as quarterly meetings to support nonprofit staff in building their evaluation knowledge and help support one another implementing evaluation in nonprofits. This community of practice includes an online moderated discussion and quarterly gatherings for network members.
Who: The network is open to all MORE alumni.
What: Participants will be invited to a LinkedIn group where Sharp Insight will moderate a discussion forum around various evaluation topics. In addition, Nonprofit Montgomery will host quarterly brown bags facilitated by Sharp Insight
When: First session: October 23, 12:00-1:30 pm
Why: Join the network to help keep the momentum going on your evaluation work, connect with a network of other nonprofit staff working on evaluation for mutual support, provide a place for problem solving and sharing successes.
If you haven’t taken our Metrics and Outcomes for Responsible Evaluation (MORE) program, you can sign up for the fall session, below. This expansion of MORE is made possible by a Montgomery County Community Grant from the County Executive.
JOIN THE MORE NETWORK
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