July 2025

Message from the Executive Director

It's summer, and I hope that many of you are taking some well-deserved time off. Enjoy it and know that Nonprofit News will be waiting for you when you get back. If you are in town on July 29th, we'd love to see you at the official Nonprofit Center Ribbon Cutting to meet our first three resident nonprofits. Many of you have asked when the building will be open for meetings in the evenings, and it will be soon. We've just posted two part-time positions so we can do that this fall. This fall, we'll also begin our professional development programming. As needs are changing in the sector, we need your input to help us design and deliver programs that address the issues most relevant to local nonprofits now. Please share your thoughts by completing the short survey below. As always, thank you for your commitment to our communities and for being part of this journey.

-- Jennifer



Official Ribbon Cutting is July 29th. Join Us!

County Executive Steuart Pittman will officially open the newly-renovated, 13,000+ square foot facility in Crownsville by introducing its first three resident organizations. We invite you to be part of this special occasion on July 29th and learn more about how your 501(c)(3) nonprofit can benefit from the Nonprofit Center’s capacity-building programs. Please let us know if you can attend.

The Nonprofit Center is open for tours and meetings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am to 5pm through August 15th.

Professional Development Planning Survey

It's time to plan the FY26 professional development calendar, and we need your input. Like last year, the NPC intends to host the annual conference in March and two cohort programs, one this fall and one in the spring. We know you have other needs, too, and want to ensure that we continue to provide the most relevant and beneficial resources for your organization. So, please share your requests for other types of programming as well. We are here to support you, and we need your input. Click HERE or scan the QR code below.

NPC Jobs and the NPC Job Board

Last month, we announced that two new positions were approved in the FY26 county budget. They were posted a week later, and the response has been incredible. As of yesterday, there were 352 applications for the positions combined. The county's Office of Personnel has been busy, and their work won't stop any time soon because we're posting two part-time, contractual positions this week. If you know anyone looking for part-time work in the afternoons and evenings, please share this opportunity.

If your organization is hiring, too, check out the NPC Job Board where you can: 

• Post new job opportunities
• Connect with local talent
• Save on recruitment costs

The job board is linked on the county's Job Announcements page, so you should get some great visibility. Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits with positions located in Anne Arundel County can post positions now.

Congrats to the FY26 Community Support Grant Recipients

The Nonprofit Center was proud to host an event last week when County Executive Pittman and Arundel Community Development Services announced 65 local nonprofits as Community Support Grant program recipients.



This year, the county invested $2 million in grants to support initiatives that improve health and wellness, promote equity and inclusion, eliminate the opportunity gap, and better the lives of our residents. These grants help power the work that nonprofits are doing every day to support people and communities across the county. Congratulations!

“Kindness can transform someone’s dark moment with a blaze of light. You’ll never know how much your caring matters. Make a difference for another today.” ― Amy Leigh Mercree

In The Spotlight: Food 4 Thought Community Outreach Services

In response to the pressing needs of the community, Food 4 Thought Community Outreach Services, Inc. was founded by Dr. Shawn Ashworth, a dedicated advocate with a deep passion for helping her community. Their mission is to develop and promote activities that facilitate healthy eating habits, secure stable housing, enhance job training skills, and encourage healthy decision-making and self-confidence among disadvantaged individuals in Anne Arundel County.

Read more about Food 4 Thought's impact on the NPC website.

Office Space @ 41 Community Place

To learn more about available spaces, eligibility criteria, fees and amenities, visit our website at aacounty.org/npc and click on Shared Work and Meeting Spaces.

Monthly licensing fees will be waived through December 2025. Complete our Interest Form and we'll contact you with details.

Digital Resources from Anne Arundel County Public Libraries

You probably know that Anne Arundel County Public Libraries (AACPL) offers the Foundation Directory by Candid, one-one-one training, workshops, and - of course - books for nonprofits. But did you know about all the FREE digital resources you can access with a AACPL library card? LinkedIn Learning and Udemy offer thousands of online classes. Check out local newspapers and e-Magazines or learn a new language. The savings will add up! These resources, and many more, are available to and can benefit the communities you serve, too.

Grants for Professional Development & Capacity-Building

It's often a challenge to find grants for professional development or capacity-building, but some do exist. We've added a few that we've found to the Grant Opportunities & Resources page of our website.

The Nonprofit Center staff is attending the Chronicle of Philanthropy's "How to Secure Capacity-Building Grants" webinar on August 14th. We'll share the highlights with you and add any new resources to our Nonprofit Resource Library.

Free Professional Development Resources

☆ Free Podcasts from: The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nonprofits Now: Leading Today discusses how to tackle the sector's most pressing issues.

Listen Anytime at philanthropy.com/podcast/nonprofits-now

☆ Free Webinars by Candid (all are at 2:00 pm ET)

The next three sessions include:

• July 22nd: Introduction to Measuring Your Impact
• July 29th: Introduction to Finding Grants
• August 12th: Introduction to Proposal Writing

Read more and register at https://learning.candid.org.

☆ Free Workshops on DEI and ADA (see information below)

Did you know we post new events, grant opportunities, and other resources specifically for local nonprofits on our Facebook page? Follow us HERE!

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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