Engagement and Advocacy
The Maryland State Budget Picture Everything’s Coming Up Roses
By Neil Bergsman, Senior Policy Analyst, Maryland Nonprofits Andrew Schaufele, the State’s chief revenue estimator, just presented the most upbeat briefing I have ever heard from a reputable economist. The close-out results of the fiscal year that ended in June, plus...
We’re Hiring!
The Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations (Maryland Nonprofits) is one of the largest and most successful state associations of nonprofits with over 1,200+ organizational members and 20 staff to serve them. Maryland Nonprofits mission is to strengthen...
Can Microshifts Open the Door to Inclusion?
With so many efforts emerging to support the creation of inclusive workspaces, it can be hard to determine where to begin. The reality is that organizations are in many different places on their journey, and this can leave individuals wondering what is my work to do in this moment. To that end, when was the last time you asked yourself, “In what ways have I worked to make my organization, department, or team more inclusive?”
Maryland Latinos Unidos: ¡Un año de trabajo y contando!
Septiembre es un mes importante para Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU) porque marca muchas fechas relevantes: el comienzo de la temporada de otoño, el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana y, específicamente para la organización, nuestro primer aniversario.
Maryland Latinos Unidos: One year of work and counting!
September is an important month for Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU). It marks many important milestones: the beginning of the fall season, Hispanic Heritage Month, and for MLU specifically, our one-year anniversary.
Meeting the Moment Sometimes Calls for a Rest
Maryland Nonprofits, like so many organizations in our sector, has been working on high-alert for the last 18 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. To gather our strength, we decided to close our office for a full week, for the first time in our history. Our office will therefore be closed from August 30, 2021 to September 6, 2021.
Introducing: Standards for Excellence Institute® Licensed Consultants Class of June 2021
Contact: Amy Coates Madsen Director Standards for Excellence Institute acmadsen@standardsforexcellence.org Introducing: Standards for...
MALVEC Partners – Kelly Umaña
Kelly Umaña is the Health Program Manager at the Community Health and Empowerment through Education and Research (CHEER). CHEER is a community-based organization dedicated to organizing, advocating for, and expanding opportunities for Latinx and immigrant communities in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, Maryland. Ms. Umaña's and CHEER's contributions to the Latinx community give hope and motivation to helping get Latinos vaccinated and protect them against COVID-19.
MALVEC Partners – Center of Help
The Center of Help has been giving back to the Latinx community in Annapolis since 1999. Their services have given Latinos the opportunity to get educated on learning, citizenship, and life post-education. The Center of Help's efforts to give back to the Latinx community has been key to getting Latinos vaccinated during these dire times.
MALVEC Partners – CASA
CASA is an organization that stretches over the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. CASA is filled with individuals who are dedicated to creating and expanding opportunities/resources for the Latinx community. Their efforts have been crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic in helping Latinos get vaccinated.