Baltimore County Capacity Building Technical Assistance Training and 1:1 Consulting Application

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* 1. Please select the description that best describes the organization that you represent or are affiliated with.

Community-Based Organization

Nonprofit Organization

Business Association

Faith-Based Organization (Community Organization with a Faith Perspective)

Community Association (e.g., Condominium Association, Home Owners Association, Neighborhood Association, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please select the response below that best represents your organization’s service area. (Select all that apply.)

Southwest (including areas near Lansdowne, Arbutus, Halethorpe, Catonsville, Oella)

West and Northwest (Woodlawn, Lochearn, Pikesville, Stevenson, Milford Mill, Randallstown, Owings Mills, Granite, Reisterstown)

Central and North (Ruxton, Towson, Timonium, Cockeysville, Hunt Valley, Hampton, Butler, Sparks, Hereford, Phoenix, Jacksonville, Glen Arm, Baldwin)

East and Northeast (Parkville, Overlea, Rossville, White Marsh, Carney, Perry Hall, Kingsville)

Southeast (Rosedale, Essex, Middle River, Dundalk, Edgemere, Sparrows Point)

All of the above. We serve the entire County and all of these areas.

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* 3. How many years has your organization been in operation?

1 year or less

2-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

More than 15 years

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* 4. What type of programs and services does your organization offer?

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* 5. Briefly Describe Your Mission:

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* 6. To the best of your knowledge, is your organization in good standing with the State of Maryland and the IRS as it relates to your tax exempt status?

Yes

I don't know

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* 7. How would you characterize your organization's organizational capacity? (Organizational Capacity = Your organization's ability to implement, measure, and manage its intended results, given the talent, capabilities, and financial resources at its disposal.)

No Capacity

Low Capacity

Moderate Capacity

High Capacity

I Don't Know

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* 8. Has your organization ever applied for a grant?

Yes

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* 9. Please provide a brief description of your proposed project that you are requesting 1:1 consulting and technical assistance support to complete. The project should help you build your organization's administrative, operational, or programmatic capacity.

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* 10. Please select which program you are interested in; you may select more than one program:

1:1 Consulting - One on one technical assistance offered to a maximum of 18 organizations covering topics such as strategic planning, financial management, resource development, governance, and evaluation. Assistance available from May 2024 to January 2025, provided virtually and in-person.

Grant Writing Cohort - Open to up 20 organizations covering topics like Grant Readiness, Making Sense of The Funding Notice, Understanding Grantor Interest and Priorities, Developing the Solution, Organizational and Program Budgets, Grant Compliance, Measuring for Success, Putting it All Together. Sessions held weekly in June 2024, lasting 2 hours each, conducted virtually.

Fundraising and Resource Development Cohort - Tailored for CBOs, Chambers of Commerce, and Nonprofits, accommodating up to 20 organizations. Topics include developing fundraising plans, creating a resource development plan, effective strategies, performance measurement, and celebrating successes. Sessions held weekly in January 2025, lasting 2 hours each, conducted virtually.