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Message from the Executive Director
If only we could control the weather. We rescheduled last week’s open house due to snow but Thursday the 20th has sunnier skies in the forecast, so our doors will be open and we’re excited to welcome you into our new space at 41 Community Place for our Open House! The other exciting event that is right around the corner is our second annual conference. Read on for a special offer. We are also so pleased and honored to be part of the Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park master planning process, which resulted in a final plan released last week. Check it out. And, as always, I hope you’ll find at least one or two helpful nuggets of information as you scroll through this month’s articles and resources.
-- Jennifer
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Open House: Check Out the Space 41 Community Place This Thursday the 20th! | | |
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We invite you to walk through the building, learn more about the Nonprofit Center, envision the collaborative possibilities, ask questions, and give us feedback before the final work is done.
Some spaces are still a blank canvas, and you can help us figure out creative and impactful ways to use it. Stop by anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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We’ve rescheduled once due to weather and intend to hold Thursday’s event rain or shine. If you are unable to attend, there will be other opportunities to see and learn about the space. If you’d like to attend, and didn’t sign up previously, please pre-register HERE.
Google Maps is not accurate, so please check this map for directions and parking information. We hope to see you there!
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Did You Know: You can take the bus to NPC @ 41CP! | |
Did you know that Anne Arundel County offers bus service to Crownsville? There is a stop on the Silver Line located at the intersection of Crownsville Road and North Drive and there is talk of adding a stop closer to the Nonprofit Center. To view the current route, visit the Department of Transportation webpage at https://www.aacounty.org/transportation/transit/routes-service-hours. | |
2025 NPC Conference: Tickets on Sale! Want a Discount Code? | |
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Join us at this year’s conference as we explore how nonprofits can harness proven business strategies and the power of collaboration to amplify their impact. Together, we'll uncover practical tools and ideas to strengthen your mission and drive lasting change.
A limited number of "2 for 1" tickets are available. Reserve your spot ASAP to take advantage of this discount!
Some nonprofits may qualify for a scholarship.
If your organization would benefit from this, please email kristen@cfaac.org
Register now!
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Announcement: Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park Master Plan | |
The Nonprofit Center is located at the former Crownsville State Hospital site. Although the County has owned 41 Community Place for over 40 years and the Nonprofit Center followed a separate planning process, we are committed to the vision, values, and principles that are outlined in the master plan. The site is now our home and will always honor it. The final plan, available at aacounty.org/CrownsvillePark, was released February 12, 2025. | |
FREE TRIAL: Nonprofit Learning Lab | |
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Limited spaces remain!
If you are interested in using Nonprofit Learning Lab for your team's professional development, visit the NPC "What's New" webpage. Submit the Interest Form and we'll send you an email providing log in details for the All-Access Membership!
Webinars and services that typically range from $30 - $300 will be free for up to two members of your staff, board, or volunteer team. Act fast before all spaces are reserved!
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In The Spotlight: Partners in Care Maryland, Inc. | |
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The mission of Partners in Care is to help older adults live independently in their own homes and actively engage in the community by a unique culture of service exchange where members volunteer their time and talents to help each other with neighborly services such as transportation, handyman repairs, person-centered support, and social engagement. In exchange, those members ask for assistance when needed.
"Our mission has always been rooted in the belief that every individual, regardless of their circumstances, deserves dignity, respect, and assistance with the vital Programs and Services they need to Age In Place. Through community support and the dedication of our incredible Volunteers and Staff, we have been able to provide essential services to those who need it most. Together, we have been the driving force behind countless stories of hope, healing, and transformation." - Mandy Arnold, President & CEO
We invite you to learn more about Partners In Care and consider how you might VOLUNTEER or DONATE so that you too can make a difference in the life of an older adult who would like the opportunity to age in place with dignity and respect.
February is packed with fun, excitement, and learning! Learn more & register for events at PartnersInCare.org/Events. Let’s make February unforgettable!
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Announcement: "Blueprint for Successful Grant Applications" Workshop offered by CFAAC | |
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed,
it's the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead
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Free Professional Development Resources | |
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☆ Free Webinar by Foundant Technologies:
Where Strategic Planning and Grant Writing Meet
Funding for Good’s experts will outline why every organization needs a well-crafted strategic plan and how to use it to leverage both dollars and donors. This workshop breaks down the top ways a strategic plan contributes to fundraising success and what donors are looking for in your written plan. Finally, walk away with actionable tips and tools to cover the cost of your next planning process.
Date: March 4, 2:00 pm Register Here.
☆ Free Webinar by Nonprofit Learning Lab:
Capacity Building for Small Communications Teams
When surveyed, nonprofits frequently list marketing and communications as an area that needs improvement, though it is not prioritized in terms of resource allocation. This workshop will help nonprofit leaders take an introspective look at their communication goals, resources, and team needs. Participants will gain valuable tools and strategies for building capacity and supporting their communications team in communicating more strategically.
Date: March 10, 11:00 am Register Here.
☆ Free Webinar by Nonprofit Learning Lab:
From Inbox to Impact: Perfecting Your Nonprofit Email Marketing Strategy
This presentation is designed for nonprofit professionals involved in marketing, development, or donor engagement who want to maximize the impact of their email campaigns. This session dives into strategies to help nonprofits craft compelling email content that cuts through the digital noise and drives meaningful action, whether it's donor stewardship, fundraising appeals, or event promotions. Attendees will learn proven methods to boost open rates, click-through rates, and donor response by leveraging data-driven insights and audience segmentation.
Date: March 24, 12:00 pm Register Here.
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☆ Community Support Grants
Grants for nonprofit organizations to increase their impact and operate more efficiently and efficiently to improve and enrich the lives of Anne Arundel County residents and communities. Grant awards range from $10,000 to $50,000. All applications should be completed online through Arundel Community Development Services’ (ACDS) Neighborly Portal. Learn more here.
Application Deadline: February 21, 2025
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☆ Spring 2025 Grant Cycle: Unity Gardens
Each Spring and Fall, Unity Gardens awards grants to local communities to support planting initiatives that use the power of native plants to address issues like storm water runoff, pollution and habitat loss. Visit the Unity Gardens website to review the grant guidelines and application documents.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
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☆ FY 2026 Community Grant Application, City of Annapolis
Priorities for making operating and/or capital grants to non-profit organizations under the City of Annapolis Community Grant Program.
Application Deadline: March 4, 2025
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☆ The Anne Arundel County Watershed Restoration Grant Program Now Open
What this funds: Watershed planning, restoration engineered designs, and small or large-scale restoration projects, such as rain gardens, bioswales, living shorelines, or stream restorations. This program seeks cost-effective projects that will reduce pollutants through the implementation of watershed restoration practices.
Application Deadline: March 20, 2025
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☆ The National Endowment for the Arts: Research Awards
- Research Grants in the Arts funds research studies that investigate the value and/or impact of the arts, either as individual components of the U.S. arts ecosystem or as they interact with each other and/or with other domains of American life.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2025
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☆ The Fund for Anne Arundel, CFAAC
- In 2025, the Fund for Anne Arundel will make grants to programs that prioritize the health of children and families. This includes access to physical, mental, and behavioral health programs. Programs for which the grant will apply must be used to serve only Anne Arundel County residents.
Application Deadline: April 22, 2025
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☆ The Campbell Foundation
- A family foundation that believes in strategic infusions of funding, we dedicate nearly 100% of our grant dollars to the environment. As citizens of the planet, we are compelled to participate in the protection of natural resources in the communities where we live.The maximum amount you can request for an unsolicited grant is $25,000.
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
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Did you know we post new events, grant opportunities, and other resources specifically for local nonprofits on our Facebook page? Follow us HERE! | | |
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The Nonprofit Center is a program of Anne Arundel County government. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Each NPC-sponsored event includes information about how to request an ADA Accommodation. | |
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