Fundraising & Sustainability Cohort Opportunity

Program Details

As the nonprofit landscape and funding opportunities change, nonprofit organizations need to diversify their revenue streams to ensure long-term sustainability. To address this need, the Nonprofit Center in partnership with Maryland Nonprofits, is offering a 3-month cohort program for 501c3 organizations that wish to develop or update a resource development plan. The program includes a combination of in-person sessions and online coaching for teams of 2-3 people from 10 organizations.

Application Opens: August 23, 2023

Application Deadline: September 14, 2023

Notification: September 25, 2023

Cost: $0


In-Person Dates

October 4, November 1, November 29, December 13

Location: Kinder Farm Park, Harvest Room

1001 Kinder Farm Park Rd, Millersville, MD 21108 MAP/Directions

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Virtual Dates

October 18, November 15

Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Attendance

Attendance at all sessions is required to complete the program successfully. 
Please apply ONLY if you can attend the dates and times listed above. 
Organizations that do not attend all sessions may not be eligible for future 
cohort programs.


Selection Criteria

Required

  • 501c3 status for at least one year
  • Provide services to Anne Arundel County residents
  • Administrative offices located in Anne Arundel County
  • Agree to participate in all training and coaching sessions
  • Agree to share outcome data to help the Nonprofit Center improve its programs/services

Preferred

  • Provides services to improve health and well-being of Anne Arundel County residents
  • Provides services to underserved populations
  • Annual budget less than $750K
  • Does not have a current/updated resource development and financial sustainability plan

Application Questions

  • Organization Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Contact Name, Title, Email, Phone Number
  • Website
  • Organization's mission statement
  • In what year was your organization founded?
  • Does your organization have 501(c)3 status?
  • What is your organization's annual budget?
  • How many full-time, paid employees currently work for your organization?
  • How many part-time, paid employees currently work for your organization?
  • Describe your board’s participation in fundraising/development for your organization over the past 3 years.
  • Describe your organization's resource development and financial sustainability strategies and who is responsible for this.
  • Do you have a resource development/fundraising plan? If so, when was it last updated?
  • What do you hope to learn in this program?
  • Is there anything else you would like us to consider in review of your application?

Online Application


Questions? 

Contact Jennifer at nonprofitcenter@aacounty.org