SPECIAL JUNE WORKSHOP
Embracing Best Practices - Standards for Excellence ©
You are invited to a workshop on the Standards for Excellence: Embracing Best Practices . Organizations that have been recognized or accredited through this voluntary program have benefited from increased revenue, improved boards and more effective operations.

Join the growing number of nonprofits seeking excellence and let us help you learn about best practices across your organization!
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
Location: Nonprofit Prince George's County, Bowie
Presenter: Hillary Lindeman, Executive Director, Nonprofit Prince George's County.

NEW SUMMER OPPORTUNITY
Executive Director Roundtable - Register now!
Maryland Nonprofits and Nonprofit Prince George's County are teaming up to offer nonprofit Executive Directors (EDs) and CEOs a chance to renew and refresh, and make new connections this summer. Being a nonprofit ED can be one of the most rewarding and also one of the most stressful jobs! Providing leadership for the board and for the staff often leaves the ED/CEO without peers in the organization and can be isolating. The Executive Director Roundtable is an opportunity for leaders to share their true challenges (board, staff, funding, strategy, time management) in a confidential, supportive setting with peers, and also find ways to collaborate and innovate. Free for members of either Maryland Nonprofits or Nonprofit Prince George's County to attend.

Date: Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, July 17
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. EST
Location: Nonprofit Prince George's County, Bowie
Facilitator: Carmen Marshall, Maryland Nonprofits, Director of Consulting

NEW FORUM OPPORTUNITY
Prince George's County Nonprofit Youth Services Providers Forum with Dr. Monica Goldson
Please join us for a dialogue with Prince George's County Public Schools Interim Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Monica Goldson. During this forum, nonprofits will have an opportunity to talk with Dr. Goldson about the provision of youth services within the County's Public Schools. 

Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m (registration is from 10:30-11:00).
Location: TBD - Due to the large number of RSVP's, we will be moving the meeting to a new location that will be confirmed this week.
Presenters: Dr. Monica Goldson, PhD, Prince George's County Public Schools Interim Chief Executive Officer

Free Fundraising for Nonprofits Conference Sponsored by Howard University
Prince George's County nonprofits are invited to join the regional Fundraising for Nonprofits conference, sponsored by Howard University School of Business and Sanford Institute of Philanthropy. This fully-funded conference (free for nonprofits) will focus on best practices used by nonprofit officials to successfully manage relationship-driven fundraising campaigns and include details on the innovative "Cause Selling" approach. This is a conference for nonprofits from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). Please RSVP by May 30.

*Also, nonprofits interested in participating in a free 10-month comprehensive fundraising training program sponsored by Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, should contact Hillary Lindeman for details on how to apply.

Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
Location: Howard University School of Business, Washington, DC
Presenters: Krista Berry Ortega, MS, Director, Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, and Tony Beall, Trainer, Sanford Institute of Philanthropy

HIGHLIGHTS ...
Pro Bono Consulting for Nonprofits
Compass volunteer teams of experienced business professionals provide free consulting to nonprofits (valued at approximately $150,000) and are accepting applications for 2019-20. Applications are due June 7. Access the application and details .

Nominate Your Outstanding Volunteers for the Governor's Service Awards
The Governor’s Service Awards recognizes Marylanders for their significant volunteer contributions to the state and its citizens and their work to change Maryland for the better. Nominate emerging leaders, individuals, businesses and more by June 7 for consideration.

Interesting Reads
Alsobrooks launches new initiative to beautify county. Prince George's Sentinel, May 8, 2019.
Metro picks building near New Carrollton station for new office space. Washington B usiness Journal, April 25, 2019.
Photo of the Month
Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County Awards More Than $590,000
The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George’s County administers the Community Impact Grant (CIG) Program. The purpose of this program is to provide small capital grants, of up to $100,000 per award, to nonprofit and/or community based organizations within Prince George's County. The funds are used to implement small innovative capital projects that strengthen communities and build organizational capacity.

The Redevelopment Authority is pleased to announce the 2019 CIG grant award recipients. A total of $591,849 in grant funding was awarded to the organizations listed below:

  • CASA de Maryland
  • Community Outreach and Development CDC
  • Friends of Greenbelt Museum
  • Gateway CDC
  • Gethsemane United Methodist Church
  • Housing Initiative Partnership
  • Little Friends for Peace
  • Northern Gateway CDC
  • Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council

The Redevelopment Authority will announce a new CIG funding opportunity this Fall. Stay tuned!
NONPROFIT NOTES ...
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week wrapped up after a number of successful local events, such as the Come Out N' Play event in College Park (over 20 providers attended, and there were games, food and activities as well as a recognition from Governor Hogan and the County Council). At the Greenbelt Children's Center, a local illustrator, Jorge Betancourt, read his book for the children at the center.

Please note the following summer calendar for Nonprofit Prince George's County :

  • June: Standards for Excellence® Implementation Workshop, Executive Director's Roundtable
  • July: Executive Director's Roundtable, No INSIGHT newsletter, No IDEAS & INFO Luncheon
  • August: No IDEAS & INFO Luncheon
  • September: IDEAS & INFO Luncheons Resume
  • October: Celebrate Nonprofit Awareness Week. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!