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Message from the Executive Director
The goslings I introduced last month have already grown and moved on. Our most recent visitor to the building was a small box turtle. It’s funny because the varying speeds of change was exactly how I introduced the newsletter in May. Great things are happening at 41 Community Place, each at a different pace. We’ve welcomed three summer interns, wrapped up a cohort, launched a job board, celebrated the FY26 budget, moved more furniture, and accepted our first applications for office space. Just today, we hosted two meetings and, I must say, it was such a joy to have activity all around. This month, we are sharing two surveys from our county partners. One is for nonprofits who receive federal funds. The other is for both nonprofit staff and the individuals you serve. We’d be grateful if you would encourage your teams to participate. Until next month…
-- Jennifer
| | | | Last Friday, the Anne Arundel County Council approved the FY26 county budget by unanimous vote. This budget adds two new positions at the Nonprofit Center, plus one-time funding to furnish additional nonprofit offices, create outdoor meeting spaces, and complete the technology infrastructure. We thank County Executive Pittman and County Council for their support. Without the nonprofit leaders and community members who spoke up on the Nonprofit Center’s behalf, this wouldn't have happened. THANK YOU! Positions will be posted on the new Nonprofit Center Job Board (see below) and the county website soon. | | Summer Interns and Summer Hours | | |
It is our pleasure to introduce the Nonprofit Center’s 2025 summer interns; Juliet Drew, Conor Hannan, and Shelen Savarese! This nine-week program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to:
- gain practical work experience
- learn about community needs and the county and nonprofit programs that work to address them, and
- complete a project that benefits the nonprofit sector
Get to know each of them on the What's New section of the NPC website.
| | | Speaking of summer, the Nonprofit Center is open for tours and meetings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9am to 5pm (except County holidays) now through August 15th. | | Looking to Hire? Use the NPC Job Board (It's Free) | | | | |
In last month’s newsletter, we shared a list of job boards. While creating the list, we recognized that very few are available at no cost. So, we also asked if your nonprofit would utilize a free job board sponsored by the NPC.
Almost 90% of respondents said yes.
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Thanks to the amazing team in the county's Office of Information Technology, the NPC now offers an easy-to-use (and free) job board highlighting your social-impact opportunities. We invite you to use the platform to:
- 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.
| | 41 Community Place was not just renovated... it was transformed. The 18-month project included many upgrades that you cannot see, such as the electrical system, fire alarm system, HVAC, and plumbing. The building is now ADA compliant, has its own wi-fi network and a video surveillance system. Then, there are the changes you can see such as new paint and flooring, new landscaping, and a complete refresh of the kitchenette and bathrooms. The meeting spaces can accommodate one to one hundred and the office spaces are a blank canvas for nonprofits to make their very own. Check out the before and after photos online, then come see the changes for yourself. | | |
The Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families, in collaboration with the county's ArundelStat team, has created a survey to learn more about the impact of Federal funding cuts across the nonprofit sector in Anne Arundel County.
The results will guide future planning for expected gaps in the services, strategies and programs our communities rely on.
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The county's Hate Crimes Prevention Program team is conducting a survey to gather information on how to 1) better educate and empower the public, and 2) respond to hate bias incidents and hate crimes in Anne Arundel County.
Please complete then share this survey with those you serve. It will take about 15 minutes to complete and will help the county better understand residents' experiences and be more responsive to their needs.
| | | Building a Community Together | | |
We are pleased to see so many nonprofits interested in the spaces and amenities offered here at the Nonprofit Center. Several organizations have started the application process and, in the coming weeks, we will announce the first organizations who will call the Nonprofit Center home.
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 for organizations that apply by July 15, 2025 and sign the licensing agreement before September 1, 2025.
| | Key Takeaways from the Fundraising & Sustainability Cohort | | The five-week Fundraising & Sustainability cohort wrapped up on May 28th. We asked the group to share the one most valuable thing they learned from the cohort and how they intend to apply what they learned in the next 60 days. Here is what they said. | | |
Most Valuable
- People give to people
- Importance of stewardship and building lasting relationships
- Lead with your impact. Let data tell your story and prove your case
- Understand how to gather and coordinate data that you already have
- I just need to build a roadmap!
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What's Next
- Update stewardship plan
- Create a mid-level donor strategy
- Organize vital information and lists
- Write thank yous
- Cultivate relationships
| | In The Spotlight: Seeds 4 Success | | |
Seeds 4 Success (S4S) is a community-based nonprofit located in Annapolis, Maryland. S4S’ mission is to work together as a community to provide children from low income communities with the skills and support needed to achieve success in school and life. The programs serve young people and their families from Pre-K through career, fostering growth, education, work skills, and future success. These five comprehensive, evidence-based programs include: Learn, Dream, Grow, Share, and the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents Program. Want to learn more? Read the full S4S Spotlight on the NPC website.
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"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success" - Henry Ford
| | Free Professional Development Resources | | |
☆ Free Podcasts from Nonprofit Hub Radio:
The Nonprofit Hub Radio podcast series gives you the opportunity to experience a new way to not only learn, but to be inspired. Each week, they feature a thought leader who is influencing or working in the nonprofit sector. You’ll learn from their expertise, hear answers to hard questions, and take away valuable insights. Recent topics include transforming nonprofit fundraising, grant funding in crisis, and why better questions beat bigger budgets.
Listen Anytime at nonprofithub.org/podcasts.
☆ Free Webinar by The Nonprofit Cooperative:
Lunch & Learn - Mastering Storytelling: Creating Impressions to Maximize Fundraising Impact
Your story is your superpower. But is your nonprofit using it to its full potential? Join Deborah Evans from Luminate Communications for a powerful session on mastering the art of storytelling to drive deeper donor engagement and maximize fundraising impact. Learn how to craft authentic, compelling narratives that resonate, inspire, and move people to give.
Date: June 24, 12:00 pm Register Here.
☆ Free Webinar by Nonprofit Learning Lab:
Get Your Voice Heard Where Decisions are Made: Grow your Advocacy Skills
Nonprofits are facing growing challenges—shrinking resources, increased demand for services, and shifting public attitudes. At the same time, public policy decisions are reshaping everything from charitable giving to the future of critical social programs. Now more than ever, advocacy isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how smart, strategic advocacy communications can elevate your cause, activate your network, and ensure your organization’s voice is heard where decisions are made.
Date: July 1, 12:00 pm Register Here.
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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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