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Message from the Executive Director
I am very excited to share this month’s Nonprofit News with you. First, I’m thrilled to introduce the new team. They are here for you, and I know you will enjoy working with them. We are rolling out new training programs with our core partners and - drum roll please - officially opening up rooms to host nonprofits’ meetings and events. As always, you’ll find new resources, free webinars, a nonprofit spotlight, and grant opportunities. Be sure to check out the Cade Scholarship for professional development. This month, we also share several new data sources and reports. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, and I hope to see you at an event soon!
-- Jennifer
| | Welcome Nonprofit Center Team! | | |
On Monday, our full team met for the first time. Thanks to County Executive Pittman and the County Council, two full-time positions were added in the FY26 budget. We are also a host site for Governor Moore’s Service Year Program. We spent some time team “building” before getting to work. Meet the team and read their full bios online.
Amber Barnett - Professional Development Manager
A traveler, artist, advocate, and educator, Amber looks forward to developing and facilitating engaging learning experiences that enhance knowledge/skills, build learners’ toolkits, and improve outcomes for nonprofit teams.
Carlee Miller - Administrative Assistant
With a decade of public service, Carlee brings both a knack for organization and a passion to help people. Her goal is to strengthen the connection between nonprofits and local government.
Mary Woods - Maryland Service Year Member
A recent graduate with a degree in health policy and political science, Mary wants to focus on connecting communities to resources.
| | FY27 Grant Application Training Series | | | | |
Join the Nonprofit Center, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, and Arundel Community Development Services (ACDS) for a two-part Grant Application Training Series that will introduce major grant programs available to Anne Arundel County nonprofits and share practical tips to build strong, more competitive proposals.
Part 1: September 25th - 9:30am - 11:00am - Grant Programs webinar (virtual)
Part 2: November 12th - 3:00pm - 5:00pm - Grant Applications workshop (in-person at the NPC)
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS and to REGISTER.
| | Hold Your Next Meeting at the Nonprofit Center | | |
The Nonprofit Center has officially opened its meeting spaces for use by Anne Arundel County nonprofits. Rooms are available from 9:00am - 6:00pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Fridays (not including holidays). For details, review the information on our Meeting & Event Spaces page, then contact the NPC staff about availability and a link to the reservation form.
Spaces must be reserved at least two weeks and no more than six months in advance.
Resident organizations (nonprofits with office space at the Nonprofit Center) have priority when scheduling meeting rooms and can use the spaces during evening hours.
| | Check out the Nonprofit Center's meeting, office, and shared spaces in this 60-second video, then schedule a tour! | | Two new data sources, Anne Arundel County's Community Wellbeing Index and CFAAC's Poverty Amidst Plenty are now available. These resources provide nonprofits with the information needed to identify community needs, inform programmatic initiatives, and write strong cases for support. Check out these opportunities to learn about each. | | |
Community Wellbeing Index
Developed by the Office of Equity and Human Rights and ArundelStat, this resource provides data across several indicators and assigns scores for safety, health, prosperity, and access down to census tract levels.
Explore the Index
How to Guide
EngageArundel Webinar
Thursday, September 25, 2025
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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2025 Poverty Amidst Plenty VIII
This latest edition provides updated data, insights, to help donors, nonprofits, policymakers, and community members better understand local challenges and opportunities.
You are invited to hear the key findings at one of three in-person public presentations.
September 22nd 9:00am - 11:00am
October 1st 9:00am - 11:00am
November 5th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
| | | Share an Event - Find an Event | | |
We're looking for a few good events!
The Nonprofit Events Hub is an online listing of events and activities hosted by nonprofits in Anne Arundel County. Use the tool to promote your no- and low-cost events.
You can also post volunteer opportunities. It's quick, it's easy and it's free.
| | | | | County Executive Steuart Pittman, the Friends of Crownsville Hospital Patient Cemetery, First Lady Dawn Moore, elected officials, and community leaders unveiled the "Say My Name" Memorial at Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park on September 4, 2025. This memorial will serve as a permanent tribute to the more than 1,700 patients who lived and died at the former Crownsville State Hospital. | | |
"Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." ― Desmond Tutu
| | In The Spotlight: Happy Helpers for the Homeless | | |
Founded in February 1993 by 10-year-old Amber Coffman, the mission of Happy Helpers for the Homeless is to is to bring love, food and necessities directly to homeless men, women, and children. Amber's journey began at age eight when she volunteered at a homeless shelter, unveiling the realities faced by those without homes.
This all-volunteer nonprofit delivers food and supplies and weekends and hosts several special events.
To read more, visit the NPC Spotlight page.
| | Just for Fun: More Move In Photos | | |
One Annapolis is not only transforming their space, but embodying the culture of sharing and camaraderie that we envision for the Nonprofit Center. Thank you! To learn more about how your nonprofit can be part of the community, 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 or call 410-222-6999.
| | Announcements / Professional Development Resources | | |
Are you ready to take your leadership to the next level, or bring fresh leadership to your organization? BoardMatch, sponsored by Leadership Anne Arundel, is the premier event where community leaders and nonprofits come together to build powerful partnerships.
Who should attend?
- Individuals seeking meaningful nonprofit board opportunities
- Organizations seeking talented, committed new board members
Join us on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 8:00am - 10:00am at the Nonprofit Center. Contact LAA at info@leadershipaa.org with questions.
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☆ 2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector
If you love data, this report from the Nonprofit Finance Fund offers some interesting statistics, especially related to staff well-being. Nearly half of the 2200+ respondents work in nonprofits with budgets less than a $1M so the results represent organizations much like those we work with. Key steps to build a stronger sector are:
- Be creative, adaptive, and brave to meet the moment.
- Invest in what it takes to do the important mission work
- Collaborate as a system
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☆ Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Nonprofit Center now has a paper subscription to the Chronicle of Philanthropy (yes, there are still magazines in print). Find issues in our Resource Library on your next visit to the building.
Tips for Engaging Your Board Members - a collection of ten Chronicle stories to help you build a strong board and empower members to govern well.
☆ Free Webinars and Workshops
Candid Learning's September/October sessions (all at 2:00 pm ET) include:
- September 25: Introduction to Finding Grants
- October 2: Introduction to Individual Giving
- October 23: Get Your Board Fundraising
- October 30: Introduction to Corporate Giving
Read more and register at https://learning.candid.org.
Nonprofit Learning Lab's free webinars are held at 11:00am or 12:00pm ET.
- September 23: Google Ad Grants (up to $10,000 per month)
- October 13: Recurring Revenue: A Blueprint for Monthly Giving Success
- October 20: Getting Started with AI: 3 Things Nonprofits Should Know
☆ Grant Station offers free workshops, too. Visit their Live Webinars page and filter by "Free". Did you know that the Nonprofit Center has a GrantStation account. If you want to take a test drive, set up an appointment to visit our reference library.
| News from the National Council of Nonprofits | |
- What Nonprofits Need to Know About the Current Federal Grant Landscape (webinar)
- A National Campaign to spotlight the essential services provided by nonprofits
- How to Craft a Winning Year-End Appeal (Chronical of Philanthropy article)
- The AI Equity Project 2025 Report
- Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy - Independent Sector's 2025 Report
One key finding - 69% of Americans agree that nonprofits and government must work together to solve societal issues. Yet, current events challenge our abilities to do so. NCN is a key resource when preparing for different scenarios, too.
Government Shutdown: What Should Nonprofits Do?
| | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities | | | | |
Arundel Community Development Services has released its FY27 Grants timeline. Visit their Funding Opportunities page for more information on the following grant programs:
- County Executive's Community Support Grants
- Community Reinvestment & Repair Commission Grants
- Laurel Race Course Impact Grants
- Public Service / Capital Grants
- Video Lotter Terminal Grants
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Ardath M. Cade Scholarship (for Professional Development) Application Now Available
This professional development scholarship supports leaders and emerging leaders who serve the needs of Anne Arundel County communities. Information and the application are available online. Email completed applications to lbanks@acdsinc.org.
| | | | Did you know we post new events, grant opportunities, and other resources specifically for local nonprofits on our Facebook page? Follow us HERE! | | |
You can financially support the mission of NPC by donating to the Nonprofit Center's fund through the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County.
Donate 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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