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Nonprofit Meet-Up: Office of Grants Management

2023-03-30T10:15:53-04:00March 23rd, 2023|Events, Grants & Funding|

Over 120 people attended Nonprofit Montgomery’s Nonprofit Meet-Up with the Office of Grants Management (OGM) on the current state of community grants and the impact of the County Executive’s FY23 Operating budget. If you were not able to join us, check out the recording and resources on our website.

Find Your Voice. Tell Your Story. Creating the right story for your audience.

2023-03-01T11:54:59-05:00March 1st, 2023|Events|

This three-hour workshop will be facilitated by Story Tapestries and has been presented to a number of groups such as The United Way and more.

The workshop will include:

  • Strategies to support confidence and the capacity to tell an effective story in front of a range of audiences.
  • Techniques to craft a short story.
  • Opportunities to reflect on the core voice of yourself and the organization.
  • Specific ideas on how to coach/support the “team” to tell the story.

Location: Main Street Connect (50 Monroe Pl., Rockville, MD 20850)
When: April 21 from 9 to noon (breakfast and coffee will be provided)

Click here to register.

The Founder of Story Tapestries, a sought-after writer, keynote speaker, performer and educator, Arianna Ross is considered a leader in community development, arts integration and storytelling. As the CEO since 2010, Arianna has developed ST into a successful non-profit that has reached over 1 million individuals. They have maintained “Superstar” status on GlobalGiving.org since 2014 and raised funds to reach 350,000 individuals yearly currently online and in person. For over 24 years, Arianna has presented at conferences, colleges, libraries, and schools.  Including TOC Conference 2022, The Reach, The National Theatre Family Series, United Way of Frederick, Multiple Smithsonian National Museums, The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, East TN State University, NAEYC, Alternate Roots Week, American Alliance for Theatre and Education. She believes in the power of the arts to Find your voice, Tell your story.

A sought-after writer, keynote speaker, CEO, Performer and educator, she is considered a leader in community development, arts integration and storytelling. As the CEO since 2010, Arianna has developed ST into a successful non-profit that has reached over 1 million individuals. They have raised funds to reach 350,000 individuals yearly currently online and in person. For over 24 years, Arianna has presented at places including TOC Conference 2022, The Reach, United Way of Frederick, Multiple Smithsonian National Museums, Millennium Stage, East TN State University, NAEYC,  American Alliance for Theatre and Education. She believes in the power of the arts to Find your voice, Tell your story.

Grants & Funding Opportunities

2023-02-24T12:27:17-05:00February 24th, 2023|Grants & Funding|

Please visit Nonprofit Montgomery’s website for information on grants that were advertised previously.

Montgomery County Government: FY23 Nonprofit Technical Assistance and Management Support Grant Program
The Office of Grants Management is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Nonprofit Technical Assistance and Management Support (NTAMS) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct services to or advocacy for underserved communities in the County. Application Closes: March 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Montgomery County Government: FY23 Underserved Communities Projects Grant Program
The Office of Grants Management is soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2023 Underserved Communities Projects (UCP) Grant Program from qualified nonprofit organizations providing direct services to or advocacy for underserved communities in the County. Application Closes: March 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM

City of Gaithersburg: Community Service and Educational Support Grants
The City’s Grant portal opened February 1, 2023, where the City of Gaithersburg Community Services Division in coordination with the Educational Enrichment Committee, will be offering one-year School-Based Nonprofit Grant opportunities. There was a mandatory info session on January 23, but click here to access the recording.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Healthy Eating Research (HER)
HER issues calls for proposals (CFPs) to solicit scientifically rigorous, solution-oriented proposals from investigators representing diverse disciplines and backgrounds.

Children’s Opportunity Alliance: Request for Proposals: Development of a Strategic Plan
The Children’s Opportunity Alliance (The Alliance) is seeking a consultant or consulting firm to develop an initial strategic plan and three-year action plan for the organization.

  • Complete proposals should be submitted to Laura Jahromi by February 28, 2023. Proposals will be reviewed as quickly as possible. Applicants may be invited to participate in a brief interview with the Strategic Planning Committee of the Board of Directors.

Nonprofit Meet-Up: Office of Grants Management

2023-02-17T13:26:53-05:00February 17th, 2023|Events|

Join Nonprofit Montgomery as we host Rafael Murphy, Director of Montgomery County’s Office of Grants Management. He’ll discuss the current state of community grants, the impact of the County Executive’s budget recommendations (releases March 15), and answer any questions you may have.

This session is open to everyone, not just Nonprofit Montgomery members.

When: March 22  from 10-11am
Where: On Zoom. Click here to register.

Job Opportunities

2023-06-07T12:17:20-04:00February 17th, 2023|Job Opportunities|

Executive Level
Main Street Connect: 
Deputy Executive Director
Integrated Living Opportunities: Executive Director
MoCo Food Council: Executive Director
Cornerstone Montgomery Inc.: Chief Financial Officer

Director Level
Community Reach of Montgomery County:
 Director of Development and Volunteer Services
EveryMind, Inc.: Director of Homeless and Housing ServicesGrants Manager; and more
Primary Care Coalition: Sr. Director, Administrative OperationsSenior Director, Health Care Access; and more

Manager and Coordinator Level
Greater DC Diaper Bank: 
Diaper Program Manager
Children’s Opportunity Alliance: Early Childhood Strategy Specialist
Montgomery County Renters Alliance: Outreach Coordinator

Grants & Funding Opportunities

2023-01-31T14:40:52-05:00January 30th, 2023|Job Opportunities|

Please visit Nonprofit Montgomery’s website for information on grants that were advertised previously.

City of Gaithersburg: Community Service and Educational Support Grants
The City’s Grant portal opens February 1, 2023, where the City of Gaithersburg Community Services Division in coordination with the Educational Enrichment Committee, will be offering one-year School-Based Nonprofit Grant opportunities. There was a mandatory info session on January 23, but please reach out to mary.armbruster@gaithersburgmd.gov about accessing the recording.

Asian American Center of Excellence Micro-Grants
The Asian American Health Initiative (AAHI), a part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting micro-grant applications from organizations to improve capacity, sustainability, and infrastructure of organizations that provide health and wellness programs and social support services to the County’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Micro-grants are being awarded for purchase of equipment, professional development, and consultants.

  • All applicants must complete the online application by 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Greater Washington Community Foundation: David Bradt Nonprofit Education Fund

  • Provides an annual award that will enable a nonprofit leader in the Greater Washington region to attend an intensive executive training program. The first step is to submit a Letter of Interest by February 23.

City of Gaithersburg: Community Service and Educational Support Grants

2023-01-20T09:46:37-05:00January 20th, 2023|Grants & Funding|

The City’s Grant portal opens February 1, 2023, where the City of Gaithersburg Community Services Division in coordination with the Educational Enrichment Committee, will be offering one-year School-Based Nonprofit Grant opportunities.

An information session on the grant program and portal access will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please click here  to register to receive the link to the virtual training. If you have any questions, please email mary.armbruster@gaithersburgmd.gov. Training attendance is mandatory.

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