May 2025

Message from the Executive Director

Isn’t it odd how things can move so slowly and yet so fast at the same time? It’s taken almost two years to renovate the Nonprofit Center’s space in Crownsville, and yet it was like we started yesterday. Progress can feel slow and rushed at the same time, and with the myriad of uncertainties facing nonprofits today, it’s been heartening to see the growth (literally outside my window) around 41 Community Place.

We want to thank County Executive Pittman for supporting our growth by adding two positions in his proposed FY26 budget. These positions will help us better support your work, and we hope the County Council agrees. We’ll know more before next month’s issue of Nonprofit News.

In the meantime, check out new Spotlights, how NPC promotes mental health, and job board resources. And, please, respond to the poll below to let us know if a free job board is something you would use!   

-- Jennifer

Meet our Cohort Participants!

May is Mental Health Month

This month, NPC attended the Mental Health Matters event, hosted by Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. During the event, County Executive Steuart Pittman presented a County Proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Anne Arundel County.

If you would like to participate in any events during Mental Health Awareness Month or beyond, check out healthyannearundel.org/upcoming-events, a calendar sponsored by the Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition.

Did you know there is a link between volunteering and improving your physical, social and mental health? Read our Volunteering and your Mental Health brochure to learn all of the benefits.

NPC's website is home to the Nonprofit Events Hub, which has multiple upcoming events where volunteers are needed! Post your organization's volunteer opportunities, too.

Hiring? Check Out These Job Board for Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Center has gathered a list of national and local Job Boards that post nonprofit positions. This list includes links to each job board and prices for listing positions on their platforms. . Find a link to our list here!

Reminder: NPC Has Office Space Availability

Resources Announcements

April 28, 2025 was Maryland's 237th Anniversary of Statehood.

Explore Census Bureau data about Maryland as we celebrate its anniversary of statehood.

Learn more about the state using data profiles and other interactive data tools. Explore the data here.

If you're the type of person who likes to multitask by listening to podcasts, we've just published a great list of recommendations!

No true crime or bedtime stories on this list, but we've sourced 8 fabulous podcasts all focused on topics relevant to those of you in nonprofit leadership.

From fundraising insights provided by the pros to remaining inspired and innovative in your work, this list has something for you.

Take a look on our website's Resources for Nonprofits page!

At the start of 2025, NPC offered FREE ALL ACCESS MEMBERSHIP to an online training service called the Nonprofit Learning Lab (NLL).

We had 18 available slots, and they were quickly snapped up!

We're excited to be able to offer up another round of membership, absolutely free! If you're interested in gaining 6 months' access to this resource, click here!

To learn more about NLL, visit here.

In The Spotlight: Anne Arundel County Conflict Resolution Center

The AACCRC offers mediation, facilitation, and community conferencing services to individuals and groups in conflict, and these services are free of charge to the residents of Anne Arundel County. AACCRC also offers training and workshops in mediation, anger management, and other conflict resolution processes. 

If you have realized that a conflict exists, and that help may be needed to sort things out, early involvement by Anne Arundel County Conflict Resolution Center could make a significant difference.

Visit their Contact page to fill out the service request form and/or download a mediation request form in English or Spanish. Keep an eye on upcoming trainings, or reach out directly to explore potential educational opportunities.

If you want to help the organization create a more peaceful and productive community, reach out to volunteer@aacrc.info to help people resolve their conflict as a volunteer. For general inquiries, email AACRC@AACRC.info.

As always, you can read more about this and other organizations that have been featured in NPC's monthly In The Spotlight feature by visiting our website.

In The Spotlight: Walk The Walk Foundation

Walk the Walk Foundation (WTWF) is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting our community.

Their mission is to bless children in need by empowering individuals to serve through their time, talents, and treasures.

Their vision is to use the foundation’s resources to create a cycle of giving, where their outreach inspires those on the giving and receiving end to lend a hand to others.

Their programs are in the following areas: Backpacks for Kids, Christmas for Children, and Diapers for Babies. Learn more about each of these incredible programs on WTWF's In The Spotlight feature on NPC's website! Be sure to visit their website and subscribe to their newsletter!

If you’re interested in being a part of their mission, please email . Stay up to date with their events and community involvement on their Facebook and Instagram. To see upcoming volunteer opportunities, check out the National Diaper Bank Network, and if you’re interested in volunteering with Walk the Walk Foundation, you can fill out their volunteer form or contact walk@wtwf.org.

Announcement: Celebration of Philanthropy Nominations Now Open

This is a chance for community members, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and members of the faith communities to nominate an individual, family, group, or organization who has made an inspiring difference in the community.

Nominees should demonstrate exceptional generosity through direct financial support, volunteer service, or a life-long commitment to civic and charitable leadership in Anne Arundel County. Honorees will be notified in August and celebrated at the Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon on October 29, 2025 at LIVE! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover, MD.



There are eight categories which are accepting nominations.

To read the category descriptions, click here.

To learn more about the event, purchase a ticket, and submit a nomination,

visit CFAAC’s website.

"Lift up your eyes and see the good in the world,

for we are people with an amazing capacity to do great good.



And if only the minority choose to exercise this capacity

to the smallest degree,

oh how wondrous and sweet the deeds

performed at but a few hands!"

-Richelle E. Goodrich

Announcement: Call For Presenters!

This year’s Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference (MANOAC25) will center on building resilient organizations, advancing equity, and strengthening collective action.

Through inspiring stories, practical workshops, and peer exchange, we want to equip attendees to navigate uncertainty, drive lasting impact, and lead with vision to help our communities thrive – no matter what lies ahead.

Maryland Nonprofits are looking for a variety of active-learning skill-building workshops, case studies, and lessons learned, panel discussions, or facilitated discussions. All presenters should address justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to the subject matter.

Deadline to submit a proposal: June 6, 2025

To learn more about submitting a proposal, click here.

Free Professional Development Resources

☆ Free Live Webinar by Candid Learning:

Resilient Fundraising in Uncertain Times

Join us for a discussion on how nonprofits can build financial stability even during periods of uncertainty. We'll explore strategies for navigating funding challenges as well as prioritizing sustainability to grow overall revenue in the long term. Attendees will leave with ways to identify the right tactics for their organization and tips for implementing them.

Date: May 21, 2:00 - 3:30 pm Register Here.

☆ Free Webinar by Nonprofit Learning Lab and Monday:

Learn how to use Monday's Project Management Platform, FREE for nonprofits!

Discover how your nonprofit can efficiently manage donors, grants, projects, tasks, volunteers, events, and more using monday.com. Join us to learn about the monday.com for Nonprofits program, which offers free access to over 22,000 nonprofits already optimizing their operations. Transform your organization's workflow and maximize your impact with the right tools and strategies.

Date: May 28, 1:00 pm Register Here.

☆ Webinar by Maryland Nonprofits:

Build a Stronger Future: Strategic Planning Workshop for Nonprofits

A measurable, reflective 3–5 year strategic plan is more than a document—it’s a roadmap for sustainable success. Every nonprofit should have a strategic plan that aligns its mission, vision, and values with clear goals and measurable objectives.

Date: June 18, 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST, Virtual. Register Here.

Grant Opportunities

☆ Women and Girls Fund through CFAAC

• Provides grants from $3,000 to $5,000 to support nonprofits that help women and girls pursue positive, productive lives by helping remove barriers, increasing economic security, enhancing well-being and safety.
• Application Period: July 14, 2022 – August 26, 2025, with awards in September 2025
• Application Deadline: August 26, 2025

☆ Grants 4 Teachers through CFAAC

• Funds grants up to $500 to educators with highly creative ideas for public school classrooms that are otherwise impossible due to funding constraints. The fund helps support teachers’ creative ideas to stimulate and inspire students’ learning.
• Application Period: May 19, 2025 – September 23, 2025 , with awards in October 2025
• Application Deadline: September 23, 2025

☆ Help Our Neighbors through CFAAC

• This fund awards grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofits that provide essential emergency support to Anne Arundel County residents in need. By addressing critical needs such as rent, car repairs, utilities, medicine, food, and other basic necessities, the fund aims to help organizations make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Application Period: September 22, 2025 – October 28, 2025, with awards in November 2025
• Application Deadline: October 28, 2025

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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