Dear Friends of CFAAC,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, it is my great pleasure to share that the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has appointed John Rodenhausen, CAP®, as its next President and CEO, effective November 1, 2025. John succeeds Mary Spencer, who will retire from this role on October 31, 2025, after seven years of extraordinary leadership and service.

John joined CFAAC in early 2023 as Director of Gift Planning with over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. In his relatively short time at the Community Foundation, he was instrumental in helping the foundation substantially increase revenue and granting capacity through the establishment of 71 new funds and $18M in new planned gift commitments. John has served as a frequent spokesperson for CFAAC and partners with professional advisors, including members of the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council as they work with individual and family clients to achieve a lasting philanthropic legacy in the community through trusts, estate planning, and other deferred gifts. John will lead the strategic direction of CFAAC and its team of philanthropic advisors as they cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors.

This includes supporting the establishment of Donor Advised Funds, Endowment Funds, and Legacy Funds, and serving as an advisor on philanthropic estate planning and other planned giving vehicles to help them achieve their long-term charitable goals.

We believe that John’s deep knowledge of our community, and his understanding of both our donors and the nonprofits they support, positions him well to lead CFAAC. Throughout his career, John has helped organizations broaden their impact, strengthen their financial sustainability, and better serve the people who rely on them. His leadership style is collaborative and encouraging, bringing out the best in those around him. His commitment to Anne Arundel County, along with the strong relationships he has built with donors and nonprofit leaders, will be invaluable as CFAAC continues to serve our community. Looking ahead, we are confident that the vision and energy John will bring as President and CEO will help the foundation to grow and meet the needs of Anne Arundel County. We are certain that CFAAC will continue to prosper with John’s leadership.

Please join us in congratulating John in his new role and thanking Mary for her invaluable legacy of leadership.

A formal press release with additional details will be issued next week.

On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees,

H. Lawrence Clark
Chair, Board of Trustees
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County