Work alongside nonprofit leaders to strengthen organizational capacity and increase community impact.

Prince George’s County faces challenges due to a high number of under-resourced nonprofits, impacting service delivery to the community. To address this, Employ Prince George’s and the Prince George’s County Workforce Development Board initiated the Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative. This program aims to enhance the capabilities of local nonprofits and improve service delivery by creating a network of workforce development service providers.

The initiative, in partnership with the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations, offers a 24-month training program for nonprofit executive directors, staff, and board members in Prince George's County. Participants can receive support including up to $5,000 in funding, a free annual membership with the Maryland Association for Nonprofit Organizations, and guidance for Standards for Excellence recognition/accreditation. The upcoming cohort starts in Fall 2025, with a virtual information session on June 10th and an in-person session on June 26th.

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your nonprofit’s impact and capacity!

Get your questions answered at an upcoming Information Session!

The session will share details about the program benefits, its schedule and the application and selection process. Through a series of training sessions on nonprofit governance and management, targeted individual consultations for nonprofit leaders, board training, and subgrants for cohort members, participating organizations will be supported and prepared to submit an application for the Standards for Excellence® Nonprofit Basics recognition. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions and determine whether this opportunity aligns with your organization’s goals.

Virtual Information Session

June 10, 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

In-person Information Session

June 26, 2025 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

(includes networking time)

9200 Basil Court, Room #410

Largo, MD 20774

There is no cost to participate!

In fact, each selected nonprofit will receive:

Training on nonprofit governance and management
Board excellence sessions
One-on-one coaching
Networking opportunities
Access to funders

A $2,500 subgrant at the start of the program

An additional $2,500 subgrant midway through

Upon completion, organizations will be prepared to apply for Standards for Excellence Nonprofit Basics recognition—a designation valued by funders and community members alike.

For more information and to see a full list of benefits offered to cohort participants, visit the Nonprofit Capacity-Building Cohort program page, or email Amy Coates Madsen at acmadsen@mdnonprofit.org.

Eligible organizations MUST be located in—or providing services within—Prince George’s County.

Sponsored by: Employ Prince George’s
In partnership with: Maryland Nonprofits
Framework: Built on the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector