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What We’re Reading

2020-09-10T10:29:56-04:00September 12th, 2020|Uncategorized|

COVID-19 Impact on Childcare (US Chamber of Commerce Foundation)
During This Time of Deep Need, How Nonprofits Provide Service Is as Important as the Service Itself (Chronicle of Philanthropy, September 1)
Transformational Capacity Building (Stanford Social Innovation Review, Fall 2020)
How To Make A Less Racist, More Inclusive Job Listing (HuffPost, August 21)
Nonprofit and philanthropy and our bad habit of “both-siding” inequity and injustice (Nonprofit AF, August 31)

Professional Development Opportunity for Program Directors

2020-08-24T10:08:34-04:00August 26th, 2020|Uncategorized|

FIRM for Program Directors is a multi-day workshop that provides program directors and department leaders with a deeper understanding of the financial processes, planning, and decision making that support strong program and organizational sustainability. Participants will learn about program level financial modeling, strategic budgeting, and financial reporting to build confidence and competence in making decisions that balance assets and outcomes (aka money and mission) for individual programs and the organization at large.

The program delivery will be a mix of LIVE and self-paced sessions over two weeks as follows …

  • LIVE Sessions will be delivered using Zoom and facilitated by our instructor. The first one will be an orientation and introduction for everyone. The following sessions will be specific Q&A sessions around the topics covered throughout the program in the self-passed modules
  • Self-Guided Modules – each module consists of 30-40 minutes of pre-recorded content along with linked planning tools and prompts – expect to spend about an hour with your team on each module.

Schedule:

  • September 11, 9-10am: LIVE Orientation: 30-40min (3 content modules also posted)
  • September 16, noon to 1pm: LIVE Q&A on Module 1: 45-60min
  • September 18, noon to 1pm: LIVE Q&A on Module 2: 45-60min
  • September 22, noon to 1pm: LIVE Q&A on Module 3: 60-90min

Click here to register.

Missed our July 29 Meeting?

2020-08-10T09:56:21-04:00August 9th, 2020|Uncategorized|

On July 29 we met with various local leaders about the covid-19 response. Click here to watch the recorded webinar.

Congressman Jamie Raskin: Discussed federal relief funding available to nonprofits

Jerome Fletcher, Assistant CAO @Montgomery County Government: Provided updates on the County’s reopening fund and other County news. Some takeaways on the PHEG funding:

  • There were 6755 grant applications, 2353 grants were awarded a total of $21 million. The average grant was $8,500. Nonprofit organizations received approximately 8% of the grants.

Vickie Buckland, COO, DHHS: Gave updates from the Department of Health & Human Services.

Heather Bruskin, Executive Director, Montgomery County Food Council and Jackie DeCarlo, CEO, Manna Food Center gave updates on food insecurity in the County. Click here to see Heather’s presentation. Here are some key takeaways:

  • the estimated number of county residents considered food insecure pre-Covid was 60,000 people. That number is now estimated to be over 100,000.
  • Montgomery County is setting up a food access helpline that residents can call and learn how to access food. Help will be available in multiple languages – the line can be accessed by calling 311. Information about housing resources will be added.

Also, Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant provided information on County and State relief funds for nonprofits. Click here to download a PDF of the presentation.

Grants, Government, and Community News

2020-08-05T14:03:10-04:00August 5th, 2020|Grants & Funding, MoCo Government News, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Grants and Funding

Reopen Montgomery Grant Program
Reopen Montgomery Program grants will reimburse Montgomery County businesses for expenses incurred to comply with State and County reopening requirements. Reopening requirements are established to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain public health.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Nonprofits
Applications for Montgomery County’s fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Grants are due by September 11, 2020.

MoCo Food Council Capacity Building Grants
Montgomery County is accepting applications for its Food Assistance Provider Capacity Building Grant program.
Nonprofit and Community Organizations Eviction Prevention Overview

In collaboration with the county departments of Health and Human Services and Housing and Community Affairs, The Renters Alliance of Montgomery County will host a webinar about developing County supports for renters who are behind on their rent. These supports are being offered in the context of COVID, with an estimated 13,000 renters in Montgomery County at risk of losing their homes for failure to pay rent. The webinar is on August 5 from 7-8:30apm. Click here to register.
AHCMC hosts Senator Van Hollen and Enterprise’s Jarrod Elwell and Sarah Brundage

Please join AHCMC’s Virtual Town Hall with Senator Chris Van Hollen and Enterprise Community Partner’s Jarrod Elwell and Sara Brundage who will discuss the devolution of Fair Housing Planning resulting from HUD’s recent termination of the AFFH Rule and a conversation about what happens next. The Town Hall is on August 6 from 10:30 to 11:30am. Click here to register.
Become a Maryland Family Network Family Support CenterMaryland Family Network is currently accepting proposals to operate a Family Support Center in unserved and underserved Maryland jurisdictions. Awards are for July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. The application, details, and specific requirements are available here. Proposals must be received by September 11, 2020. Apply now.

Missed our July 29 Meeting?

2020-08-05T14:07:55-04:00August 4th, 2020|Events, Uncategorized|

On July 29 we met with various local leaders about the covid-19 response. Click here to watch the recorded webinar.

Congressman Jamie Raskin: Discussed federal relief funding available to nonprofits

Jerome Fletcher, Assistant CAO @Montgomery County Government: Provided updates on the County’s reopening fund and other County news. Some takeaways on the PHEG funding:

  • There were 6755 grant applications, 2353 grants were awarded a total of $21 million. The average grant was $8,500. Nonprofit organizations received approximately 8% of the grants.

Vickie Buckland, COO, DHHS: Gave updates from the Department of Health & Human Services.

Heather Bruskin, Executive Director, Montgomery County Food Council and Jackie DeCarlo, CEO, Manna Food Center gave updates on food insecurity in the County. Click here to see Heather’s presentation. Here are some key takeaways:

  • the estimated number of county residents considered food insecure pre-Covid was 60,000 people. That number is now estimated to be over 100,000.
  • Montgomery County is setting up a food access helpline that residents can call and learn how to access food. Help will be available in multiple languages – the line can be accessed by calling 311. Information about housing resources will be added.

Also, Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant provided information on County and State relief funds for nonprofits. Click here to download a PDF of the presentation.

July 15: Nonprofit COVID-19 Response Meeting Recap

2020-07-22T10:47:00-04:00July 22nd, 2020|Uncategorized|

July 15: Nonprofit COVID-19 Response Meeting Recap
In case you missed last week’s meeting: 

  • Click here for the recording of the full meeting.
  • Benton Murphy, AVP, Community Investment, Greater Washington Community Foundation and Grant Buckles, Senior Research Consultant, Gallup shared Montgomery County findings of the VoicesDMV Community Insights Survey.
  • We also had Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant, present the most up to date relief funding opportunities for nonprofits. Franca provided updates on the MD Nonprofit Recovery Initiative as well as County’s Reopen Montgomery Business Assistance Program.

Childcare relief fund: updates and assistance

2020-07-06T12:01:16-04:00July 6th, 2020|MoCo Government News, Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund Assistance

Montgomery County is offering grants to child care providers, both for profit and nonprofit, to help with costs for reopening and compliance with COVID 19 guidance as well as to help cover financial losses due to the pandemic. The online application portal for the grants is available here until July 17. More information on the program and answers to frequently asked questions are available on the County’s website.

The County has also created a step by step guide which you can access here.

Important things to remember: 

  • Your application must be done in one sitting. You cannot save your information and come back to it.
  • After you submit the application, you will receive an email confirming your submission with an ID number and a link to the upload application. You will upload documents via that link and will also report your actual enrollment for April and May there.
Need help completing your application?
We are offering the following assistance:

Phone number: #301-349-6373
Website: nonprofitmoco.org/ecei
Email: ECEI.Relief@gmail.com

Government & Community News: week of 6/15/20

2020-06-15T09:31:08-04:00June 15th, 2020|MoCo Government News, Uncategorized|

Montgomery County Council News and Updates 

Stay up to date with issues that affect our sector and learn more at County Council committee sessions. Click here for the current committee schedule.

Public hearing on special appropriations for Coronavirus Relief Fund and Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund
June 16, 1:30pm

Workforce Development (PHED/E&C)
June 18, 1:30pm

HOC Housing Production Fund and Affordable Housing Preservation Fund Options and Affordable Housing Opportunity Fund (PHED)
June 22, 9:30am

Recent OLO Reports
Autism-Friendly and Sensory-Friendly: Expanding Community Access
COVID-19 Recovery Outlook: Public Transit
COVID-19 Recovery Outlook: Office & Industrial Commercial Real Estate

Council introduces $10 million in emergency funding for Early Care and Education Initiative Recovery Fund
Council’s HHS Committee and E&C Committees are scheduled to review the special appropriation on June 11. The Council is tentatively scheduled to receive public testimony and vote on the special appropriation on June 16, 1:30pm. Click here for info on how to submit testimony.

Amplify US!: Confronting Racial Inequities in America 2020

Story Tapestries presents performances by professional and community artists addressing the racial crisis sparked by recent deaths of Breanna Taylor, George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery at the hands of police brutality, amid a global pandemic. The event will be hosted by award-winning poet and theater artist, Regie Cabico, with moderator and racial equity facilitator, Carolyn Lowery. The event is on Saturday, June 27 from 6-7:30pm. Register here.
Coffee with Capacity Partners – Free!

Join the experts from Capacity Partners Tuesday, July 7, from 9 am to 9:30 am, for a free informal Zoom chat. The consultants will answer questions  on challenges with fundraising, strategic planning, management, leadership, and board development. Register here.
 New disability site for Montgomery County Government

The County has created a new site focusing on disability resources and information.

Nonprofit Working Group Recommendations MD Strong: Roadmap to Recovery

2020-05-20T15:40:27-04:00May 20th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Members of the nonprofit working group met six times to discuss and generate recommendations for the phased reopening of nonprofit organizations in accordance with the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery Plan. The group made broad recommendations which are included in this report. They also made specific recommendations for like organizations (e.g., protocols for reopening fitness centers, protocols for providing programming to children, and strategies for serving vulnerable populations in congregate care settings). Those recommendations will be shared outside of this report.

Nonprofit Working Group Recommendations for Maryland Strong_ Roadmap to …

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