Heather Iliff
Policy Alert: House Bill 1210
Maryland Nonprofits plans to submit testimony on HB1210, which is being heard in the House Economic Matters Committee this Wednesday, Feb. 24. We recognize and will point out numerous questions and concerns shared with us individually or in an online discussion...
Action Alert: Sign On in Support of Equitable Vaccine Access
Progress on vaccinating Marylanders is lagging statewide, and even worse among some of the most affected areas and groups. A State Senate Workgroup is monitoring the problem with state officials on a weekly basis. Please sign-on to our letter asking Governor Hogan for more equitable vaccine access across the state.
Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU) Welcomes New Officers for 2021
Maryland Latinos Unidos is pleased to welcome its first slate of officers effective February 1, 2021.
Urgent Alert – Senate Bill 376 – Funding the NIMBL Loan Program for Nonprofits
Senate Bill 376, introduced by Senator Cheryl Kagan, will be heard next Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the Senate Budget and Tax Committee. This bill will provide funding for the “NIMBL” Program – the Nonprofit, Interest-Free, Micro Bridge Loan (NIMBL) that allows...
MARYLAND NONPROFITS WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS FOR 2021
Kimberly Corbin elected chair, Veronica Cool and Walter Simmons join the board Kimberly Corbin, Chair Veronica Cool Walter Simmons The Maryland Nonprofits Board of Directors welcomes two new members and a slate of 2021 officers effective January 1, 2021....
We Stand for Democracy and Against White Nationalism
Maryland Nonprofits condemns the violent breach of the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 and the systemic conditions that made such a horrific and dangerous event possible. Together, we double our efforts to support democracy, oppose racism in all its forms, defend and advance voting rights, and advocate for equity and systems change at national and state levels.
52 Tips in 52 Weeks: Wrapping up the 52 Tips in 52 Weeks Series
This has certainly been an interesting year, filled with all kinds of challenges and issues that we never thought possible at the start of the year in January 2020. One thing that I’ve held onto is this idea that the Standards for Excellence Institute would create a...
52 Tips in 52 Weeks: Helping the Helpers
During 2020, my family and I have taken some extra time to sit down in our home to watch movies. One of the movies I enjoyed most in this year was the 2019 movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks. I just loved this movie – just as I adored...
Introducing: Standards for Excellence Institute® Licensed Consultants Class of 2020
Contact: Kat LaTour Marketing and Communications Assistant, Standards for Excellence Institute® klatour@standardsforexcellence.org...
52 Tips in 52 Weeks: 52 Tips in 52 Weeks: Can Your Donors Easily Learn about your Organization?
Last night I sat on my couch with my laptop considering my year-end charitable giving. Where to give this year? Should I stick with those I gave to last year or give to organizations I haven’t supported in the past? Can I make all of my gifts online? Or will I have...