New Opportunities Throughout the Year
The Nonprofit Center offers new programming, including professional development, networking, and other learning opportunities for local nonprofits throughout the year. Our current and upcoming programs are listed below.
If you are interested in specific topics, please send your ideas to us at nonprofitcenter@aacounty.org.
Also, be sure to check out our online resources and training opportunities from other local, regional and national organizations. If you are interested in free workshops through the Nonprofit Learning Lab, call us at 410-222-6999 today.
Pulse of the Sector: Annual Nonprofit Survey
Your Voice Shapes the Future of Our Sector
The Anne Arundel County Nonprofit Center invites local 501(c)(3) executive directors, board members, and staff leaders to participate in our annual sector assessment. Your feedback directly guides our upcoming workshops, cohorts, technical assistance, and county-level grantmaking priorities.
Why Your Input Matters
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Direct Funding & Resource Allocation
Inform how local philanthropic and county resources are distributed to address critical sector gaps.
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Targeted Capacity Building
Tell us what operational support you need most—from financial compliance and board governance to fundraising and volunteer management.
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Equitable Representation
Ensure your organization's mission, demographic focus, and community needs are recognized and supported.
Anne Arundel County Nonprofit Center Annual Survey
Deadline to respond: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Questions or Need Assistance?
Contact the Anne Arundel County Nonprofit Center at (410) 222-6999 or email nonprofitcenter@aacounty.org.
Grant Application Training Series
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 direct access to funders. Registration is $25 and includes lunch and materials.
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.
Sustainability Studio for Small Nonprofits
October 2026 - September 2027
Application Window: Opens August 17, 2026 | Deadline to Apply: September 7, 2026
The Nonprofit Center’s Sustainability Studio is an exclusive 9-month incubator designed to help Anne Arundel County nonprofits build long-term capacity and community impact. Through a competitive process, five selected organizations receive structured peer learning, hands-on coaching, and dedicated workspace in Crownsville to craft a custom sustainability plan. Applications open August 17th and close September 14th for our October 16th launch—apply to take your organization to the next level.
Nonprofit Learning Lab
The Nonprofit Center offers free membership for up to 18 local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to the Nonprofit Learning Lab (NLL) online training service.
The NLL offers daily training opportunities, with a live facilitator, on topics such as fundraising, strategic planning, communications, volunteer management, board development and more. They target their programs to executive directors and director-level employees.
The program also offers an extensive resource library, access to their Ask the Expert program, free job board postings, and discounted Grant Station membership.
Take a look at nonprofitlearninglab.org/ to learn more, then contact the NPC Staff to sign up. This program is only available until December 31, 2026.
