YNPNdc Board Recruitment
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC is recruiting for its Board of Directors. Click here for more information and for the Board Application Form.
New Minimum Wage Legislation
In April, Councilmember Marc Elrich introduced legislation calling for an increase of the county’s minimum wage to $15/hour by 2020. The public hearing is scheduled for June 21, 7:30pm. Nonprofit Montgomery will be at the hearing to testify that this legislation should be accompanied by increased county government contract terms to support the increased wage costs that nonprofit organizations will bear.
To testify about the impact this legislation will have on your organization and on the residents you serve, sign up here.
Food Insecurity Legislation and Public Hearing, 6/14
On June 14, 2016, the County Council will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed legislation to create a Five Year Strategic Plan to End Food Insecurity in Montgomery County. Several Nonprofit Montgomery members such as Manna Food Center and MCCH are planning to testify. These food assistance organizations will make the case that a multi-stakeholder approach to creating innovative strategies, coupled with sufficient public and private resources, can make food security a reality for all of our neighbors. The public hearing will be held on June 14, 1:30-3:30pm in the Third Floor Hearing Room, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. Please attend in support of your peers and the residents they serve.
Don’t Forget to Renew Your Nonprofit Montgomery Membership
We invite you to become a member and work with us to inform, promote, connect and strengthen the community of nonprofits serving Montgomery County.
Join us and work together to address common problems across lines of commonality and difference in pursuit of a robust and healthy Montgomery County where all can thrive.
Do You Know About The Frazier Bill?
Assembly Rep. Jim Frazier introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2855 to the California Assembly, which has now upset nonprofit sector. The proposed bill stated that all 501c3 nonprofits who fundraise in the state of California (not just based in the CA state) be mandated to fully disclose their overhead spending on their websites and indicate the percentage of the nonprofit’s overall funding that is spent on overhead. Click here to read the article.
It’s Time To Renew Your Membership
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 for the 2016-2017 membership year.
Thanks to your support, it has been a successful year of advocacy, programs, capacity-building, and visibility for the nonprofit sector here in Montgomery County.
Among this year’s successes:
- Two sessions of the FIRM Financial Leadership Institute
- Three FIRM Alumni sessions: working with the county, working with funders, and cybersecurity
- Directors Dialogue
- 7th Annual Budget and Policy Debrief (RSVP here)
- Ongoing workforce development nonprofit convenings (RSVP for the next one here)
- Advocacy to the County Council for a 2% increase to base budget contracts and an increased commitment to county grants
- Health and Human Services Advisory Committee meetings, which provided feedback on “rounding pennies,” background checks, and procurement policies
Renewing your membership online is easy. Nonprofit Montgomery’s reasonable membership dues are based on the size of your organization’s budget, and there is a $25 early bird discount if you join by July 31.
Survey for Nonprofits with Government Grants and Contracts
New policy changes coming this summer may have the potential to affect the costs and operations of nonprofit organizations that have government grants and contracts. The policy changes involve the expected publication of the Labor Department’s revised overtime regulations and potential revisions to the OMB Uniform Guidance affecting how nonprofits spend grant funds. To help improve policies and/or develop solutions to avoid potential adverse impacts, the nonprofit sector needs to produce data. Greater input from a broad cross-section of the nonprofit community will produce better policies and solutions. Take the survey today.
Federal Overtime Laws For Nonprofits
As you may have heard, The Department of Labor announced big changes to overtime laws that will affect the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit Montgomery is working on a brown bag lunch with employment law specialists from Shulman Rogers Gandal Pordy & Ecker, P.A. Stay tuned to Nonprofit Matters and our website for more updates on this event.
Renew Your Nonprofit Montgomery Membership Today!
Nonprofit Montgomery is accepting FY16-17 membership applications for new and renewing members. For more information please contact Lesley.
