Philanthropy NEXT Conference
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is hosting a the Philanthropy NEXT conference to discuss emerging donors on September 14 at the FHI 360 Conference Center in DC. Click here for more information.
Interesting Reads
Why This Tech CEO Keeps Hiring Humanities Majors (Fast Company, July 17)
Should Montgomery County Reopen Its ‘Recovery School’ For Students Struggling With Addiction? (The Kojo Nnamdi Show, July 18)
Charitable Giving Is Only a Small Part of What Foundations Do With Their Money (The Atlantic, June 30)
3 Reasons to Consider Converting a Nonprofit to a For-profit(Entrepreneur, July 3)
Free Home Safety Inspection by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue
Fire and Rescue is doing a special outreach to County Veterans and the public by visiting your home and offering advice on how to make you and your home safer. Where appropriate, free smoke alarms are available and will be installed for free. All residents of Montgomery County request a free home safety visit. For more information, visit www.mcfrs.org/mcsafe or dial 311.
School Community United in Partnership 18th Annual Conference
The School Community United in Partnership (SCUP) Conference will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017, at The Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive Building II. Registration will open in September. Who should attend: professionals who support youth and families in schools, nonprofit and government agencies
throughout Montgomery County.
Congratulations Gabe Albornoz
Gabe Albornoz, Director of Montgomery County Recreation was recently recognized as a 2017 Presidential Leadership Scholar graduate. This program is designed for leaders from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to facing society’s greatest challenges.
Interesting Reads:
Imagine if Apple had to run like a nonprofit (Nonprofit AF, June 26, 2017)
Preparing for the One BIG Change in Nonprofit Financial Reporting per FASB (Nonprofit Quarterly, June 28, 2017)
2017 KIDS COUNT Data Book (Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2017)
When it comes to saving US jobs, what about nonprofits? (Urban Institute, June 26, 2017)
Nonprofit Montgomery 2017-2018 Membership-$25 Renewal Discount Expires July 31
July 31 is the last day we are offering our $25 discount on membership renewals for 2017-2018.
Your membership in Nonprofit Montgomery matters, as we are only as strong as our alliance. And your organization needs to be counted in that collective voice. Please renew your membership today.
Comfort Cases on the Ellen!
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Nonprofit Montgomery member Comfort Cases was featured on the Ellen show earlier this month.
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Don’t Forget to Renew Your Nonprofit Montgomery Membership
June 30 marks the end of the fiscal year for many nonprofit organizations. Here’s three things to take care of at year-end:
- Get finances in order for your 990 filing. The November deadline will be here before you know it!
- Document your organization’s accomplishments for your annual report.
- Renew your Nonprofit Montgomery membership.
It only takes a minute to renew your membership in our nonprofit alliance that works year-round to strengthen the nonprofit sector here in Montgomery County. Membership matters, as we are only as strong as our alliance. Renew now to receive a $25 discount on membership.
Free Lunch for Children During Summer Break
MCPS will be providing free meals for children during summer break. Click here for the locations and schedule. Also summer programs may qualify for summer meals if the program is located in a school or at a location close to a school where 50% of the students enrolled are eligible for free or reduced price meals. For more information, contact the Division of Food & Nutrition Services at 301-284-4900.