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Sine Die State Policy Update
By Henry Bogdan, Public Policy Director, Maryland Nonprofits The 2016 General Assembly session ended Monday night with a moderately favorable state budget enacted and several positive legislative results for nonprofits. Many needs and services remain underfunded, and...
Thank your representatives for supporting House Bill 1013
By Henry Bogdan, Public Policy Director, Maryland Nonprofits House Bill 1013 has passed both Houses and been vetoed by the Governor. An effort to override that veto is expected this week. Please join us in thanking the Delegates and Senators who voted for the measure...
What is Collective Impact? (And why is everyone talking about it?)
Guest Blog by Lois Mikkila, Principal, LKM Consulting Collective Impact Affinity Group Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 2016 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Howard Co MultiService Center 9900 Washington Blvd (Rte 1), Suite I, Laurel, MD 20723 RSVP to Suzanne Knizner, Event...
State Policy Update
By Henry Bogdan, Public Policy Director, Maryland Nonprofits Taxes The efforts of those opposing the tax rate reductions included by the Senate in SB 840 for upper-income levels continues. Thank you to those who have signed onto the letter of opposition so far....
Hello, IRS, is anyone listening?
Guest blog by Jennifer Chandler, Vice President, National Council of Nonprofits A troubling development underscores that charitable nonprofits will have to work even harder to be heard by the IRS. In January, the IRS announced that it will be changing both the...
2016 BALTIMORE MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM
Baltimore’s nonprofit community will hold a moderated forum for mayoral candidates focusing on how each would effectively engage the civil society sector to improve the lives of city residents. The forum will take place on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Morgan State...
2016 Salary Survey
We are conducting the 2016 Salary Survey to assist nonprofit organizations with determining compensation rates. Your organization is invited to participate! Keeping your salary structure up-to-date is important to helping your organization attract and retain talented...
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Do you consider yourself an EXPERT in your trade? Are you a NATURAL teacher? Do you have what it takes to INSPIRE PASSIONATE people? We’re seeking individual or panel presentations for two upcoming conferences (to be held spring/summer 2016). We’re calling...
Nonprofit Lifecycles: Resources for Growing Organizations
By Melissa Sines, Learning & Accreditation Director, Maryland Nonprofits Every organization is unique and will enter this growth stage on a different time horizon. For some organizations that are well-organized and well-financed may have the ability to make...
5 Steps to Mastering Your Messaging
Guest blog by Susan Hughes, Superhero Brand Strategist, Orgonomic , Associate Member of Maryland Nonprofits By far, the biggest concern I hear from my nonprofit clients is this: “How do we keep our messaging consistent when we’re communicating with so many different...