September 2025 Newsletter

The Sandbox: Your Voice Matters — Advocacy in Action

In the latest edition of The Sandbox, Children’s Opportunity Alliance Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak discusses the vital role of collective advocacy as we work to transform the early care and education (ECE) system in Montgomery County.

Read about how advocacy efforts have helped shape ECE systems across the nation, and learn more about the impact you can have in Montgomery County. There are many opportunities this fall to use your story to help build a future where every child in our County can thrive, and we hope you’ll join us in speaking up on behalf of young children.

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Request for Proposals: Public Opinion Research Services

The Alliance is seeking consultants to help support the implementation of public opinion research services in Montgomery County. This vendor will conduct polling in fall 2025 to gauge local awareness of ECE and enthusiasm for policy change.

Review the RFP

Proposals are due by Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Please share with anyone who may be a good fit for this work.


Join Us: We’re Hiring a Director of Development

The Alliance is hiring a Director of Development to join our staff. In this role, they will lead the Alliance’s philanthropic fundraising efforts and help us fulfill our mission to build a better ECE system in Montgomery County.

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The Sandbox: The Power of Collective Advocacy