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2021-08-26T13:48:27-04:00August 26th, 2021|Member News, Uncategorized|

Did you know that anyone can subscribe to Nonprofit Matters, Nonprofit Montgomery’s newsletter? But only Nonprofit Montgomery members receive advocacy alerts, access to certain events and programs and much more.

Not quite sure what our membership is about, or why you should join? Reach out to our Program & Membership Director, Lavontte Chatmon, and get all your questions answered.

Health Survey and Environmental Scan of Organizational Resources

2021-08-26T13:47:45-04:00August 26th, 2021|Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Healthy Montgomery, the County’s local health improvement coalition, is asking people to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Oral Health Capacity and Environmental Demand Scan Survey to assess resources available. The information collected will be used to address oral health concerns in the community; align and leverage resources; and contribute to the creation of a Community Health Improvement Plan for Montgomery County. In addition, the data will be posted on the Healthy Montgomery website and will be available to the public.

Organizations can be any type of group that provides oral health services in Montgomery County, such as hospitals, government agencies, social service providers, educational institutions, health insurers, and public and private dental offices and clinics. The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, Sept. 10.

Whitman HS Looking to Partner with Organizations

2021-07-28T14:32:41-04:00July 29th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Walt Whitman High School is starting a new program called the Leadership Academy for Social Justice (LASJ). LASJ courses are rooted in personal development and intercultural skills while building on communication and thinking skills. Students in the program will participate in courses such as an Introduction to Social Justice, Women’s Studies, LGBTQ+ Studies, African-American Studies, Media in Society, and an internship program.

The program is looking to partner with local and regional organizations to provide meaningful internships for students. Through these internships, students will be able to apply their knowledge of social justice issues and advocacy skills to real-world experiences. If your organization is interested in partnering with Walt Whitman High School, please contact Sheryl Freedman, LASJ Lead Teacher.

Apply to the Community Advocacy Institute

2021-07-28T14:27:41-04:00July 28th, 2021|Uncategorized|

The Community Action Board’s Community Advocacy Institute provides County residents with the opportunity to learn and utilize basic advocacy skills. Participants must attend monthly workshops and complete an advocacy project (testifying before County Council or submitting a letter to County Council) in order to graduate from the program. This year, the program will include virtual workshops, in-person outdoor networking events, and in-person testimony practice sessions. Participants must be Montgomery County residents with a combined household income of $57,000 or less. Applications are due August 20.

Healthy Montgomery’s Community Health Needs Assessment Due 7/30

2021-07-28T14:30:30-04:00July 27th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Healthy Montgomery, the County’s local health improvement coalition, is asking local organizations to complete a survey to identify existing resources available in Montgomery County. The information collected will be used to address health concerns in Montgomery County, align and leverage resources, and create a Community Health Improvement Plan for Montgomery County. The information collected will be shared publicly and will be available on the Healthy Montgomery website.

Office Supplies Donations Available

2021-07-28T14:27:07-04:00July 27th, 2021|Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

H.H.C. Group has following items available for a local nonprofit, school, group. Approximately 2,000 (3) hole binders (new and used), approximately 10 desks and credenzas (in good condition) as well as pendeflex files, manilla folders, white board, Thomas McKnight wall pictures, cork boards, desk organizers, office mugs, office mail box, binders/clips and more. Contact rfineroff@hhcgroup.com as soon as possible. The items must go asap.

In Case You Missed It: Nonprofit leaders on lessons learned from the pandemic.

2021-05-19T09:56:09-04:00May 19th, 2021|Nonprofit Resources, Uncategorized|

Our May 5 Covid Response meeting highlighted nonprofit leaders on their lessons learned over the last year:

Heather Bruskin, MoCo Food Council; Jackie DeCarlo, Manna Food Center; Leslie Graham, Primary Care Coalition; Susie Sinclair-Smith, MCCH; Diego Uriburu, Identity, Inc. and Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence; and Elijah Wheeler, Collaboration Council and from the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: Patrick Fleming and Netta Squires.

Some themes emerged:

The importance of system building in advance of the crisis. Coordinating/backbone organizations like the Montgomery County Food Council, the Primary Care Coalition were already convening system wide partnerships with nonprofit providers. These trusting relationships and established ways of communicating were essential to a quick and comprehensive response.

A strong nonprofit sector can respond quickly. Nonprofits have trusting relationships with the people they serve. Nonprofits were able to get feedback from those most affected by the crisis, and to communicate community needs to funders and the County. Strong and trusting relationships with people served, funders, staff and the County were critical.

Nonprofits are essential partners to County government. Nonprofits were able to innovate and respond to needs; the partnership with the County and ongoing communication were critical to supporting nonprofit efforts. The County’s flexibility with existing contracts allowed nonprofits to respond. County leadership listened to nonprofits and deployed relief funds to meet urgent needs.

The need to take care of staff and ourselves. The sense of urgency makes it hard to step away, and remote work can blur the line between work and home. It is critical to care for staff and encourage them to take breaks, take vacation, focus on health and families. Nonprofit leaders can lead by example. Work towards better balance, and find joy.

The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will be compiling a report that documents the nonprofit response. More info to follow!

Solo Support Group

2021-05-05T13:01:23-04:00May 5th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Come join us for an informal, no judgement sharing session for solo-preneurs.

Are you the leadership group of one at your organization? Want to chat and learn from others? This is always a challenging role, but especially right now during this unprecedented time.

When: The first Friday of every month at 9:30am. Friday, May 7 and Friday, June 4
Where: on Zoom, click here to register.

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