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Local Nonprofit Coalitions |
The Roundtable supports and collaborates with local nonprofit coalitions through the following objectives:
Work in partnership with Nonprofit Montgomery! Our Montgomery County nonprofit sector capacity-building initiative emerged from the multi-year efforts of two Montgomery County nonprofit leadership groups: the Learning Circle and the Nonprofit Action Team. While Montgomery County is still one of the wealthiest counties in the United States, it is also the most diverse Maryland county. As a result, we’ve seen rapid growth of small and emerging nonprofits that serve many ethnic and cultural communities. Founded on the Roundtable model, the mission of Nonprofit Montgomery! is to build the collective strength, influence, and visibility of the nonprofit sector within the county in order to advance the quality of life for all residents and diverse communities. Our partners in this work are the Montgomery County Community Foundation, IMPACT Silver Spring, and the Montgomery County Office of Community Partnerships.
Work in partnership with the Washington Regional Equity Network, launched in 2007. Don Edwards of Justice & Sustainability Associates spearheads WREN, which now includes nearly 100 primarily community-based service providers and advocacy organizations in Greater Washington. With the goal of creating greater economic and social equity across the region, WREN brings together affordable housing, community development, environmental, and other advocates to address regional growth, sprawl, displacement and the cost of living. WREN is part of the Washington 2050 Compact, an initiative of the Council of Governments.
Work towards greater collaboration with coalitions in Northern Virginia. While the Roundtable is a regional organization of nonprofit leaders, coalitions within the region focus on particular jurisdictions. The collective voice and influence of the region’s nonprofit community will be stronger if local coalitions align with each other and the voice of the Roundtable.
In September 2007, the Roundtable’s board voted to oppose the re-introduction of legislation that would limit nonprofit organizations' ability to carry out their mission similar to last year’s Virginia House Bill 2937 which would require denial of services to undocumented residents. The Roundtable believes that legislation that places undue burden on nonprofits will inhibit their ability to provide critical services to people in need.
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