Legal Compliance and Ethics
Nonprofits and Political Advocacy
It’s an election year and it’s important for nonprofits to understand what they can and can’t do when it comes to political advocacy. There is a common misconception that nonprofit organizations are legally prohibited from engaging in advocacy or lobbying activities. This is entirely untrue.
Welcoming Our New Board Members and Officers for 2020
The new year also came with the election of three new members to the Maryland Nonprofits board. We are so excited to see how their experience contributes to Maryland Nonprofits.
10 Things to Know About Board Diversity – Lessons from “Building a Diverse Board of Directors: Turning Intention to Results”
Your board composition influences how your organization is represented to the public and will make all the difference in how effective you can be at creating the change for your communities. Building board diversity doesn’t have to be an urgent task “fill in the gaps.” Instead, if you approach the process with thoughtful intention with an eye toward embedding equity, inclusion and diversity values into the board’s work, over time, you can shift your board composition and achieve the appropriate mix of talent, diversity, and connections that advance the organization’s mission delivers service to the community equitably.
We Need Your Help – Reforming the State’s Grants Process
Maryland Nonprofits will be hosting two important discussion sessions on possible state grant reforms in the next few weeks. Legislation will be proposed in the 2020 Legislative Session to begin a streamlining and standardization of state grants procedures...
Meet the 2019 Class of Licensed Consultants
The Standards for Excellence Institute, an initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations operate more ethically and accountably, announces its 2019 Class of Licensed Consultants. Twenty-nine class members hailing from nine states recently completed the intensive, three-day training seminar and can assist nonprofits nationwide.
Policy Update: Spending Affordability Committee Briefing
Last Wednesday, the annual Department of Legislative Services (DLS) briefing to the Spending Affordability Committee and the fiscal committees took place in Annapolis. This event is viewed by many as the real start of the legislative season.
Regulatory Attacks on SNAP Benefits
The USDA has proposed changes to the way people become eligible for SNAP assistance. Make your voice heard before the comment period is over.
Maryland Nonprofits Remembers Representative Elijah E. Cummings
It is with heavy hearts that we observe the passing of Representative Elijah E. Cummings, who served Maryland, the City of Baltimore, and our nation with integrity and had a passion for justice that inspired us all.
Education Funding & the Kirwan Commission
Education Funding is vital for our community to be able to thrive. The Kirwan Commission is holding community forums to bolster support for long-term education funding for Maryland's public schools
Participants, sponsors, exhibitors: Look who’s coming to #MANOAC19!
#MANOAC19 is just two weeks away, on October 3 and 4 in Linthicum Heights, Maryland! Check out the organizations, sponsors, and exhibitors who you’ll meet and connect with at the conference. Haven’t registered yet? Don’t worry, there’s...