☆ The Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning (OPZ) is seeking applications from nonprofit organizations to qualify for grants to provide public outreach and engagement support for Region Plans in Regions 5, 6, and 8. Outreach efforts should focus on reaching communities that have historically been underrepresented in land use planning efforts. The results of this project will inform preparation of land use plans. Applications are due by 4:00pm on Friday, September 13th. Click here for more details including the notice of funds and scope of work.
☆ An upcoming training opportunity from the Center for Nonprofit Advancement is FREE for all who register. The Capacity Building Conference is coming to Washington D.C. on September 19th and will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
☆ Anne Arundel County Public Libraries offers FREE monthly workshops for nonprofits led by experts. The next two are:
- Grants Management and Compliance (Aug 22nd; 2:00 - 4:00) at the Crofton Library
- Introduction to Corporate Giving (Sept 18th; 2:00 - 3:00) at Busch Annapolis Library
☆ REMINDER for those who registered: We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 22nd for the 2024 BUILDING BRIDGES Conference. This Arts Council of Anne Arundel County program at Chesapeake Arts Center was funded by the Nonprofit Center so all nonprofit participants could access a FREE learning and networking opportunity. See you there!
☆ The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County's Arts in Education Grants open August 15th. Grant funding is available up to $5000 with a 1:1 cash match recommended. Click here to view the guidelines.
☆ The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County is hosting an Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Certification Course (Sept 17th AND Sept 24th; 5:30 - 8:30 pm). This opportunity will be offered virtually and cost $25 per participant. Inquire now, space is limited.
☆ Two studies confirm what charitable nonprofits have known for years: giving trends need to be reversed. Read more in the National Council of Nonprofits' Nonprofit Champion newsletter.
☆ Maryland Nonprofits needs your help as they consider what policy issues will be important for nonprofits in Maryland in 2025. Please take a few minutes to share your policy concerns and priorities for the coming year by completing a short survey. They also want to know the effects that possible state cutbacks could have on your organization's programs and on those you serve.
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