Quality of Life
State Resources on Maryland’s Reopening
As our communities continue to meet benchmarks required for reopening, such as declining COVID-19-related hospitalization rates and a decrease in COVID-19 deaths, Maryland State is following the Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery plan. Local jurisdictions are...
George Floyd: Don’t Look Away (Part Two)
Many of our organizations are making statements regarding George Floyd’s murder. Pushback on our statements is inevitable as our entire society enters into a new level of dialogue about systemic racism. Here's how we replied to pushback about a recent article.
52 Tips in 52 Weeks Blog: Building Public Trust
Like you, we follow the headlines. Of course, the headlines have been dominated the last few months with news and updates about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our communities, country and world. We’ve been keeping up with the infection rates, the numbers of...
Maryland Nonprofits Closed in Observation of Juneteenth
The Maryland Nonprofits office will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2020, in observation of Juneteenth. The Juneteenth holiday celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. On June 19, 1865 – two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln...
Important News on Federal Financial Assistance – Aid to Larger Nonprofits
Finally, there is now progress in getting financial assistance for larger nonprofits. The Federal Reserve has proposed extending its Main Street lending program to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) nonprofits. The Main Street program proposal targets small and medium-sized...
Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth (MARFY) Elects New Officers!
Maryland Association of Resources for Families and Youth (MARFY) has elected new officers for 2020-2021! Chair Chloe Perez Hearts and Homes for Youth Vice Chair Simone Bramble KidsPeace Secretary Nicole Smith Board of Child Care Policy Chair Damon Thompson Building...
52 tips in 52 weeks blog: May I Announce My Candidacy on Your Front Steps?
News headlines in the recent past have been filled with stories of candidates for political office using nonprofit organizations as backdrops for their campaigning efforts without asking for permission and in some cases, while harming people in the process. To many,...
Attention Nonprofit Consultants!
Are you ready to take your nonprofit consulting services to the next level? The Standards for Excellence Institute’s Licensed Consultant Training is an exclusive professional development initiative that gives independent consultants the knowledge, skills, and tools...
We Stand Against Oppression of Freedom of Speech and Assembly
We Call on Maryland’s Leaders to Take Action Addressing Racial Injustice Maryland Nonprofits is committed to promoting racial and social justice among the nonprofit community and in all public policies. We are outraged over recent – and chronic –...
Developing Your Own Statement
The Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector calls for “all organizations to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into their work as part of their missions.” Most organizations have incorporated these principles...