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How to Claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Using IRS Form 941
The recent American Rescue Plan passed by Congress opens up the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) for more organizations to be eligible for $5000 per employee in 2020 and $7,000 per employee in 2021 per quarter (i.e. $28,000 each). Previously, this program was not...
The American Rescue Plan: A Letter to Our Local Leaders
Dear Maryland County and Municipal Elected Leaders, Thank you for your leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit our state with such severity. During these trying times, the nonprofit sector has been a vital lifeline for communities in need. The American...
Racism and Hate By Any Name are Unacceptable
The last 36 hours have been very upsetting to hear yet again of more anti-Asian violence. When I have reached out to my friends and colleagues of the Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities, I have grappled with how to simply ask, “How are you?” It...
Letter to Governor Hogan on Vaccines in Maryland
On March 16, 2021, Governor Hogan received a letter from Maryland Nonprofits and Maryland Latinos Unidos signed by more than 500 signatories, including 221 organizations and 287 individuals. The letter urges more equitable vaccine access across the state and requests that nonprofits have a role in the distribution process.
The 2021 Salary and Benefits Survey is OPEN!
The 2021 Maryland Nonprofits Salary and Benefits Survey is now open! The Salary Survey gives a picture of current trends in employee compensation and benefits practices in Maryland’s nonprofit sector. Please complete the Salary Survey today!
Introducing: Standards for Excellence Institute® Licensed Consultants Class of 2021
Contact: Kat LaTourMarketing and Communications Assistant, Standards for Excellence...
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...