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The weather is getting cooler, but our local nonprofit sector is heating up! This month’s edition is full of valuable resources and opportunities for us to learn, connect, and grow together.
Did you miss Part 1 of our Grants Application Training Series? No worries, you can watch the recording anytime. There is also still time to register for the in-person training on October 27. Part 2 features a great lineup of speakers and a Speed Networking segment for nonprofit leaders to meet directly with grant funders, so be sure to save your spot!
Later in the month, Maryland Nonprofits is hosting their annual conference, offering a wonderful chance to gain new insights and collaborate with peers across the state. Lastly, we are sharing some key funding and leadership opportunities: ACDS has announced their latest grant cycle, CFAAC has a wide range of open grants, and LAA is hosting their Board Match event for anyone ready to serve on a local board.
Grab a cup of something warm and dig into all that October has to offer.
Yours in Collaboration,
Nkeshi 🫶🏽
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The Anne Arundel County Nonprofit Center, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, and Arundel Community Development Services, are hosting a three-part hybrid training program designed to give local Anne Arundel County nonprofit leaders, development managers, fundraising professionals, and emerging nonprofit grant writers the tools and insights needed to find, write, and apply for competitive regional grants to improve successful funding outcomes.
Part 2: Grant Writing Tips & Speed Networking
Join us on October 27 for a half-day, in-person workshop that will provide local Anne Arundel County nonprofit leaders with practical grant writing tips and after lunch there will be a "Speed Networking" session with grant funders. Hear directly from them about their funding process. Registration is $25 and includes lunch and materials.
Register to Attend
Part 1: View Webinar Recording
If you missed the webinar, watch the recording below. Part 1 was a virtual webinar, where attendees heard directly from four of Anne Arundel County's primary grant funders on their funding priorities, how their RFP process works, and provided general tips for a successful application.
Watch Recording
Save the Date
Part 3: One-on-One Application Feedback - November 17, 2026 (virtual or in-person; by appointment only and attendance at one of the previous trainings is a pre-requisite)
For more information, please contact Nkeshi Free, email: exfree26@aacounty.org
Click this link to register
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Introduction to Individual Giving
A sustainable nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams, and individual donors can play an important role. This course will provide the key components of an individual giving program.
Date: October 13, 2026
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm ET
Host: Candid Learning
Click this link to register
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Scaling Up Without Losing Your Mission
Join the Chronicle for an informative discussion with leaders from organizations that have figured out how to scale their operations, increase funding and staffing while preserving organizational culture and values and maintaining good governance.
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 2 pm ET
Location: Virtual
Click this link to register:
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Joint SDAT/Comptroller/SOS town hall for charitable organizations
Navigating State Registration & Compliance with SDAT, Comptroller of Maryland, and the Secretary of State team. No advance registration is required for this town hall. This is an SDAT initiative and occurs annually in the fall. The meeting will be held via Google Meet. Do not join until the date and time of the meeting.
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm ET
Location: Virtual (Google Meet)
*No advance registration is required. LINK to meeting
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Build the Board You Need
This course, will cover the board’s role, and what your organization needs from its board members. It will explore ways to find the right board members to serve your nonprofit at its current stage.
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm ET
Host: Candid Learning
Click this link to register
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#MANOAC26
Maryland Nonprofits is hosting their annual conference on October 22–23, 2026. The Maryland Nonprofits 2026 Annual Conference, is a two-day event dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector through connection, learning, and inspiration.
Dates: October 22 - 23, 2026
Click this link to register
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Free limited Slots for Nonprofits - Sign Up Today!
The Nonprofit Center is offering limited free, all-access memberships to the Nonprofit Learning Lab for Anne Arundel County nonprofits through December 2026.
The Nonprofit Learning Lab offers live training opportunities on topics such as fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and communications, volunteer management, board development, and more. In addition to training, they offer an extensive resource library, free job board postings, and discounted Grant Station membership.
This professional development opportunity is valued at over $1000 per organization. Click here for additional details and how to apply for access!
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💻Building Organizational Capacity Through Shared Understanding
This interactive workshop explores shared organizational understanding as a practical capacity-building strategy that helps organizations preserve knowledge, improve impact, and build long-term resilience.
💻Maximizing Your Value Proposition to Garner Needed Financial Support
Learn how to strengthen your nonprofit’s value proposition to attract external funding and investment. We cover how to understand funder priorities, craft a compelling case for support, and showcase your organization’s unique value and impact.
💻Donor Outreach Made Easy: How to Leverage AI but Maintain Authenticity
In this interactive workshop, explore how fundraisers can use AI and automation to make donor outreach more timely, personalized, and authentic. Learn strategies on how to streamline donor communications, tailor outreach based on donor information and engagement, and use AI to save time without losing the human connection that makes fundraising effective.
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Created in 2025 through an initiative between the Anne Arundel County Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC), the Family Protection Fund continues to support our local immigrant community. The fund provides vital backing to nonprofit organizations delivering legal aid, crisis services, and other critical programs to ensure the safety and well-being of all families across our county.
Application Period: August 31, 2026 – October 19, 2026, with awards in October 2026. Click this link to apply or for more information
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South County Fund
South County is a proud, close-knit rural community of Anne Arundel County. This grant provides $250 to $5,000 grants to support school- and community-based initiatives that keep South County’s youth grounded, supported, and headed toward a strong future, with priority given to organizations serving vulnerable and at-risk school-age youth in South County.
Application Period: September 14 – November 2, 2026, with awards in November 2026. Click this link to apply or for more information.
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Help Our Neighbors Fund
This fund awards grants of $500-$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: October 5, 2026 – November 9, 2026, with awards in November 2026. The application period typically opens in fall each year. Click this link to apply or for more information.
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TEEEM Foundation
The TEEM Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations creating sustainable, community-driven solutions through education, empowerment, innovation, and service. Through our Community Impact Grant Program, we partner with organizations that understand the needs of their communities and have the vision and leadership to create lasting change.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
Click this link to apply or for more information.
| To learn more about these grants and other community resources, visit www.acdsinc.org/funding-opportunities/. If you require special accommodations or language interpretation, please email Elisha Harig-Blaine | |
Leadership Anne Arundel: Boardmatch
Do you want to support Anne Arundel’s nonprofit community? Connect with 16 local organizations at Leadership Anne Arundel’s Board Match event. Learn directly from organizational leaders about their missions, current programs, and board openings to see if your gifts and talents are a "match"
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 am -11:30 am
Location: The Severn Center (Multi-purpose Room), 1160 Reece Road, Severn, MD 21114
Register today to participate
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The Nonprofit Center is a program of
Anne Arundel County government. Visit us at
aacounty.org/npc
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