Through CFAAC’s Community Leadership Initiatives, we will continue to provide high-quality philanthropic services to our donors, serve the community as a thought partner, an advocate for local nonprofits, and a catalyst for new ideas and community problem-solving. Thank you for helping CFAAC make long-term impact in Anne Arundel County!
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For nearly 25 years, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon has honored individuals, businesses, groups, and foundations who have demonstrated outstanding generosity and community leadership.
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Through CFAAC’s Community Leadership Initiatives, we will continue to provide high-quality philanthropic services to our donors, serve the community as a thought partner, an advocate for local nonprofits, and a catalyst for new ideas and community problem-solving. Thank you for helping CFAAC make long-term impact in Anne Arundel County!
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Always Anne Arundel
Last year, we distributed nearly $7M through 657 grants, opened 40 new funds, and confirmed over $80M in future Legacy Funds. These numbers tell only part of the story.
For nearly 25 years, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon has honored individuals, businesses, groups, and foundations who have demonstrated outstanding generosity and community leadership. This prestigious event plays a major role in amplifying philanthropy in Anne Arundel County by shining a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to support our community. Please join us on October 30th for this year’s celebration and nominate a champion of philanthropy to be honored at the Awards Luncheon.
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2024 Celebration of Philanthropy
October 30 - 11:00AM
For nearly 25 years, CFAAC's Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon has honored outstanding individuals, businesses, and foundations for their generosity and leadership in Anne Arundel County.
Join us on October 30th to celebrate ...
Help Our Neighbors Fund Application Deadline
November 3 - 12:00AM
HELP OUR NEIGHBORS APPLICATION Help Our Neighbors (HON) Fund: CFAAC provides grants to local nonprofits that assist individuals and families in need by providing emergency assistance, such as covering immediate […]
Benefits of Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility
November 12 - 9:00AM
CFAAC The Benefits of Implementing a Corporate Social Responsibility Program | Learn how a CSR program can boost profits, build loyalty, and attract talent.
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CFAAC Community Connector – August 2024
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The Daily Record Announces 2024 Influential Marylanders
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Donor Marj Sparer Shares Why Monthly Giving Makes Sense
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2023 CFAAC Annual Report to the Community
Click here to view the 2023 Annual Report as a PDF, or on the image to the right to see as a flip book. To ...
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Make a Will: It’s Easier Than You Think
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CFAAC Fund for Anne Arundel Awards $439,832 to Nine Count...
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CFAAC Community Connector – June 2024
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Strength in Numbers: Nonprofits Working Together for the ...
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CFAAC Harnesses Talents of Morehead-Cain Scholars for Com...
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What an Emerging Philanthropist Needs to Know
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The Great Wealth Transfer: The Value of Partnerships Betw...
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Morehead-Cain Scholars Partner with CFAAC for Community T...
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CFAAC Community Connector – May 2024
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The Great Wealth Transfer: Communicating with Your Family
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Opening a Donor Advised Fund vs. Starting a Private Found...
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Jus...
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The Great Wealth Transfer: Millennials Be Prepared
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Nic...
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The GreatWealth Transfer’ and Women’s Giving
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CFAAC Community Connector – March 2024
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The Great Wealth Transfer: Baby Boomers Take Note
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Love in Action: How to Strengthen and Support our Community
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Fre...
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Dan...
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5 Ways a Professional Advisor Can Amplify the Impact of Y...
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CFAAC Community Connector – January 2024
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It’s a Wonderful Life: It feels good to give back to your...
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CFAAC Community Connector – December 2023
In this edition of the CFAAC Community Connector, you’ll come across updates about Community Foundati...
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2023 End of Year Giving Deadlines and Reminders
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The Benefits of Giving Stock
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CFAAC’s Celebration of Philanthropy Luncheon honors our c...
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CFAAC Community Connector – November 2023
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CFAAC is Hiring a Philanthropic Services Associate!
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Stock Monday is Just Around the Corner!
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CFAAC Welcomes Jennifer Lagrotteria as Director of Philan...
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Strong volunteer boards crucial to nonprofits
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Community Foundation Announces Awardees for the 23rd Annu...
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CFAAC Thanks the Severn Town Club
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Protect yourself and your loved ones by making a will
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CFAAC Fund for Anne Arundel Awards $233,557 to Nine Count...
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Community Connector – July 2023
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Community Connector – June 2023
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Everyone benefits from matching corporate gifts
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CFAAC’s First Designated Fund After New Special Offer Get...
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Volunteers are the Heartbeat of a Community’s Nonprofits
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Ric...
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Unveiling: CFAAC at Severn Intergenerational Center
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The business of nonprofits and surviving on shoestring bu...
Whether they realize it or not, every person benefits from the work of nonprofits in our county, almost eve...
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Nonprofit Endowment Fund – Special Offer
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Community Connector – May 2023
FOUNDATION NEWS A Message From our President & CEO “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a ma...
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Cha...
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CFAAC’s 2022 Annual Report
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CFAAC Celebrates 25 Years!
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Fra...
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ACDS and CFAAC Announce Nonprofits Workshop Series
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Community Connector – March 2023
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Kar...
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Community Connector – February 2023
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Community Connector – January 2023
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Professional Advisor Recognition Society Spotlight on Chr...
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Community Connector – December 2022
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Philanthropy is a reminder of Anne Arundel County’s kind-...
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Community Connector – November 2022
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CFAAC Awards Grants to Six Local Nonprofits
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A Different Way of Approaching Legacy Planning
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Stock Monday is Just Around the Corner
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Community Connector – October 2022
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County Executive Pittman and CFAAC Announce Availability ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Renesha Alphonso, exalph21@aacounty.org, (410) 271-7331 County Executive Pit...
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Anne Arundel County Needs Assessment, Poverty Amidst Plen...
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22nd Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Awardees
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Community Connector – September 2022
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Anne Arundel needs assessment report release to be follow...
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Celebrating commitment, love of community during Black Ph...
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Community Connector – August 2022
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August is National Make a Will Month
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Community Connector – July 2022
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CFAAC’s Celebration of Philanthropy Award Nominations are...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CFAAC CONTACT: Damika Baker-Wilson, CFAAC Director of Development damika@cfaac.org | ...
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Identify the motivation that drives your charitable giving
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2021 CFAAC Annual Report
Dear Anne Arundel Community, I’m excited to share with you the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’...
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CFAAC Community Connector – June 2022
In this issue of the CFAAC Community Connector, you will find information about the 2022 Celebration of Phi...
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A Message From our President & CEO – June 2022
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Congratulations to the 2022 CFAAC Scholarship Recipients
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CFAAC Community Connector – May 2022
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CFAAC Community Connector – April 2022
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Community Crisis Response Fund Awards $87,542 to 18 Count...
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Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County: Endowment fu...
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Giving was on the rise during the COVID pandemic, includi...
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CFAAC Community Connector – March 2022
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CFAAC Community Connector – February 2022
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CFAAC Hires Damika Baker-Wilson as new Director of Develo...
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CFAAC Community Connector – January 2022
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message From Our President & CEO Welcome New CFAAC Board Members MAKIN...
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End-of-Year Deadlines for Grants & Contributions
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CFAAC Community Connector – December 2021
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We’re Hiring a Director of Development
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CFAAC staff news to our stakeholders
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CFAAC Community Connector – November 2021
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Give the Gift of Stock
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CFAAC Community Connector – October 2021
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CFAAC Announces Awardees for the 21st Annual Celebration ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Francis, Development Director amy@cfaac.org | 410.280.1102 x 102 COMMU...
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CFAAC Community Connector – September 2021
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Rosemary Calderalo Joins CFAAC as the Director of Gift Pl...
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Community Connector – August 2021
IN THIS SPECIAL ISSUE A Message from our President & CEO Celebration of Philanthropy Award Categories ...
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Community Connector – July 2021
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO Celebration of Philanthropy Nominatio...
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Common Planned Giving Terms and What They Mean
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Fund Holders Learn About CFAAC Investment Strategies and ...
“I found the investment briefing very informative and consistent with the wonderful work the Community Foun...
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Community Connector – June 2021
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO 2020 Annual Report CFAAC Staff Transi...
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CFAAC Awards $192,000 in Grants to Four Local Nonprofits ...
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Long-time Board Member and Donor Greg Strott Reflects CFA...
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Rosalind Calvin Joins CFAAC as Grants & Scholarships...
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2020 Annual Report
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Fund for Anne Arundel Challenge Grant
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CFAAC Community Connector – May 2021
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO MAKING A DIFFERENCE Welcome to CFAAC...
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Encouraging a Legacy of Philanthropy in Your Family
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CFAAC Community Connector – April 2021
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Community Crisis Response Fund awards a total of $330,500...
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Founder of Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, C...
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CFAAC Community Connector – March 2021
FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO CFAAC 2020 In Review MAKING A DIFFERENCE Support CF...
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2021 Scholarships for Anne Arundel County High School Sen...
Lance Corporal Eric Herzberg, USMC and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild, IV, USMC Scholarship Fund The La...
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CFAAC Community Connector – February 2021
FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO We are hiring: Director of Finance and Operations M...
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Community Foundations Have a Unique Ability – Varia...
With so many nonprofits struggling amidst the economic fallout created by the Global COVID-19 Pandemic, wha...
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Scholarship Available for Anne Arundel County High School...
Lance Corporal Eric Herzberg, USMC and Lance Corporal William Taylor Wild, IV, USMC Scholarship Fund The La...
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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – JANUARY 2021
FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO CFAAC’s Board of Trustees Welcomes New Member...
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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – DEC. 2020
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO CFAAC Achieves Its Goal of Securing $...
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Charting Careers Builds a Mentoring Community for Annapol...
Local nonprofit, Charting Careers, has a bold vision to build a network of support around our youth and dev...
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10 Ways to Make a Year-end Charitable Gift in 2020 with C...
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CFAAC Rolls Out Crisis Response Fund Phase II with Federa...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Spencer, President & CEO, CFAAC mary@cfaac.org | 410.280.1102 CF...
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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – November 2020
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO CFAAC’s Virtual 20th Anniversary Cele...
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CFAAC’s Virtual 20th Anniversary Celebration of Philanthr...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Spencer, President & CEO, CFAAC mary@cfaac.org | 410.280.1102 CFAA...
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Grants 4 Teachers Awards 9 Grants in Recent Cycle
Teachers have had to face undeniable obstacles over the past year – keeping kids engaged in a classroom is ...
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CFAAC Women and Girls Fund Awards $13,360 in Grants
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Environmental Anne Arundel Grant Program Awards $13,500 i...
Anne Arundel County residents have enjoyed the outdoors more than ever this past year and environmental iss...
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CFAAC Announces Awardees for 20th Anniversary Celebration...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Francis, Development Director amy@cfaac.org | 410.280.1102 COMMUNITY FOU...
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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – OCT. 2020
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO Mary Spencer Register for the 20th An...
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CFAAC has awarded 66 different nonprofits, totaling more ...
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) recently distributed the sixth cycle of grants thro...
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2019 CFAAC Annual Report
It’s my pleasure to send you the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) 2019 Annual Report. ...
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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – SEPTEMBER 2020
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from our President & CEO Mary Spencer Celebration of Philanthr...
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CFAAC has awarded $260,000 during pandemic through the Co...
“Without any income, families are having to prioritize what little resources they may have to get through t...
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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – AUGUST 2020
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS Celebration of Philanthropy goes “Virtual” Renee Houston Zemanski...
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CFAAC continues to make an impact on Anne Arundel County’...
Since the start of the pandemic in March, the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) Communi...
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A Chance to Thank Our Community… CFAAC Celebrates 2...
November 5, 2020, CFAAC will celebrate 20 years of philanthropy in Anne Arundel County, creating a special ...
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CFAAC has Moved!
On July 6th, CFAAC officially moved to our new office, located at 900 Bestgate Road, Suite 400, Annapolis, ...
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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – JULY 2020
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS CFAAC has Moved! Save the Date for Celebration of Philanthropy Claudia Nichol...
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CFAAC Announces $162,250 to Support Programs Focused on H...
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is proud to announce $162,250 in grants awarded thr...
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CFAAC Community Crisis Response Fund has awarded $187,000...
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) Community Crisis Response Fund is proud to announ...
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A Message from Our President: Reflections on CFAAC’s Comm...
Community Foundations across the country are serving a vital role in their local communities during the COV...
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COMMUNITY CONNECTOR – JUNE 2020
IN THIS ISSUE FOUNDATION NEWS A Message from CFAAC’s President & CEO CFAAC continues to serve An...
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BGE gives $192,000 to CFAAC Community Crisis Response Fun...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mary Spencer, President & CEO, CFAAC mary@cfaac.org | 410.280.1102 BGE ...
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Community Crisis Response Fund has awarded $122,000 to Lo...
CFAAC Community Crisis Response Fund Awards $122,000 to Local Nonprofits in Response to COVID-19 The Commun...
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CFAAC Community Connector – May 2020 Newsletter
View Entire CFAAC Community Connector-May 2020 CFAAC awards $122,000 to local nonprofits in response to COV...
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The Chaney Enterprises Disaster Relief Fund
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County is proud to welcome the Chaney Enterprises Disaster Relief ...
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Crosby Foundation Grants $50,000 in Donations to Local Fo...
Thank you to Crosby Foundation, a CFAAC Corporate Advised Fundholder and local business, for your generous ...
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Community Crisis Response Fund Awards $60,000 to Local No...
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) established the Community Crisis Response Fund in 2...
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COVID-19 Updates & Resources
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is committed to helping the community. Our priority...
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A Message from CFAAC Regarding COVID-19 Response
A MESSAGE FROM CFAAC REGARDING COVID-19 RESPONSE Governor Larry Hogan has announced major actions to try t...
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CFAAC Grant Due Diligence
Due Diligence Process for Donor Advised Funds Grant Recommendations The Community Foundation of Anne Arund...
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2020 CFAAC GRANT UPDATES
CFAAC GRANT UPDATES Please review the following updates to CFAAC grant application eligibility and cycle da...
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Bonus Season: Maximize your giving and minimize your taxes
Holiday and performance bonuses can be life changing, the now viral story of Maryland’s own St. John’s Prop...
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2019-2020 Grants 4 Teachers Awardees
In October, CFAAC made 22 Grants 4 Teachers awards to Anne Arundel County Public School (AACPS) teachers ac...
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Celebration of Philanthropy Awardees
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 C...
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FOR INTIMIDATE RELEASE: CFAAC Announces Awardees for 19th...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amy Francis, Development Director amy@cfaac.org | 410.280.1102 COMMUNITY FOU...
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2018 Annual Report
I am pleased to provide you with the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) 2018 Annual Repo...
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Chaney Impact Grants Now Available!
Chaney Impact grants will support the work of nonprofit organizations serving Anne Arundel and Calvert coun...
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Strengthening Nonprofits Speaker Series presents: Diversi...
Diversifying Nonprofit Boards: Are We Focusing on the Wrong Things? Multiple reports assessing racial diver...
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Strengthening Nonprofits Speaker Series presents: The Boa...
CFAAC’s Strengthening Nonprofits Speaker Series presents: The Board Savvy CEO Creating a high-perform...
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Message from Mary Spencer, President & CEO
Greetings from the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County! I would like to extend a heartfelt thank yo...
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Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Announces New...
New President & CEO Selected for Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Following an extensive se...
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Thank You for Your Support – Capital Gazette Tragedy
The overwhelming generosity resulting from the tragic shooting at the Capital Gazette office on Thursday, J...
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Arts & Culture Anne Arundel Fund
Established in 2012 by a generous anonymous donor, the Arts & Culture Anne Arundel Fund was created to...
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A Gift In Your Honor
CFAAC is pleased to announce the In Your Honor Fund created to honor special people and moments. Donors can...
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Partnering for the Environment
In 2017, Fund Advisors Alpine and Don Bird, Beverly and Stephen Marcus, and Kincey and Bruce Potter came to...
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Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Announces Exe...
The President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC), who led the staff team...
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Herzberg-Wild Scholarship Application Now Open!
The Herzberg – Wild Scholarship Fund Established in honor of Lance Corporal Eric He...
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In The Spotlight
CFAAC “Gives Hope” Margie Kosmerl, owner and President of Blue Heron Financial Group in Annapol...
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The Officer Grant Turner Memorial Scholarship Application...
The Officer Grant Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant loved sports and played many, but baseball was hi...
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CFAAC ANNOUNCES AWARDEES FOR 17TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF P...
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 C...
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Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County hits $10 mill...
As the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County nears its 20th anniversary, the organization has reached...
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Ladders to SUCCESS Grant Program Surpasses $1 Million in ...
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is pleased to announce that six nonprofit organizat...
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A New Environment Fund and Partnership Directs More Money...
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is pleased to announce a new fund dedicated to supp...
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Scholarships Available for Anne Arundel County High Schoo...
Education is vital to the growth and future of every person. Each year, CFAAC partners with local philanthr...
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Program Evaluation, Measuring Success
All nonprofits, no matter how small, can take steps to identify and track outcomes that tell the nonprofit&...
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Show Your Support For Endow Maryland
Support Endow Maryland! Endow Maryland s a program that provides incentives for charitable giving in commun...
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Ladders to SUCCESS Grants
CFAAC is investing in local nonprofit organizations that are engaged in providing opportunities for low-inc...
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CFAAC ANNOUNCES AWARDEES FOR 16TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF P...
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2016 C...
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Ladders to SUCCESS
Earlier this month, thanks to a generous grant from the Deerbrook Charitable Trust, CFAAC awarded $143,620 ...
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Endow Maryland State Tax Credit
2016 Endow Maryland State Tax Credit is available. A Maryland state tax credit called “Endow Maryland” will...
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Herzberg-Wild Scholarship Now Available
$10,000 to two qualifying and deserving Anne Arundel County Public School high school seniors. The Lance Co...
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2015 Community Needs Assessment
CFAAC’s 2015 Community Needs Assessment, Poverty Amidst Plenty V will be formally presented next Wednesday ...
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In the News
Steve Ames, CFAAC Board Member, launched the Financial Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County last...
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CFAAC Community Connector – August 2024
Discover the latest updates in our August edition! From CFAAC news and impact to Make a Will Month, monthly giving, n...
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The Daily Record Announces 2024 Influential Marylanders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Suzanne Fischer-Huettner EMAIL: events@TheDailyRecord.com The Daily Record Announces ...
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2023 CFAAC Annual Report to the Community
Click here to view the 2023 Annual Report as a PDF, or on the image to the right to see as a flip book. To Our Commun...
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Make a Will: It’s Easier Than You Think
August is Make a Will month, a reminder to prioritize creating a will for you and your loved one’s protection. Many d...
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Donor Marj Sparer Shares Why Monthly Giving Makes Sense
Growing up in a family where philanthropy was expected left an indelible impact on Marj Sparer. When she married, she...
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How Major Life Events Shape Our Charitable Giving
Graduating college, buying a home, having children, selling a business and retirement—these are just some of life’s e...
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CFAAC Community Connector – July 2024
In this edition of the CFAAC Community Connector, we’ll cover CFAAC news and impact, updates on grants, events,...
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CFAAC Fund for Anne Arundel Awards $439,832 to Nine County Nonprofits That are Transforming the Lives of Anne Arundel County’s Children
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s (CFAAC) Fund for Anne Arundel (FFAA) recently awarded $439,832 to n...
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The Impact of Monthly Donors
For some, supporting their favorite nonprofit happens once a year, usually during annual appeal drives or at the holi...
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Strength in Numbers: Nonprofits Working Together for the Greater Good
The pandemic taught us many lessons. One great lesson was the collaboration that took place when nonprofits across th...
