FOUNDATION NEWS
A Message From our President & CEO
We are so proud to have recently published our latest Community Needs Assessment Report, Poverty Amidst Plenty VII: Moving Forward Together. You will find more about the needs assessment and the public sessions led by Dr. Pam Brown in this newsletter. The report, along with these public presentations and subsequent discussions, are paramount to helping us solve the issues that face our county, giving us hope for the future. We know that there is no better way than community support to meet and solve the challenges put forth by the findings.
The Celebration of Philanthropy award recipients also hold hope for our future! Read more about these incredibly dedicated and humble individuals that have changed the lives of many for the good in this newsletter. They have made a significant impact in our community and I hope you can join us on November 3 to honor them at our Celebration of Philanthropy Awards luncheon. Find out more here.
In other big news, CFAAC is receiving $1 million of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to grant to our local nonprofits in the coming months. Grants between $10,000 and $50,000 will provide financial assistance to eligible nonprofits that identify solutions to the needs identified in the 2022 Community Needs Assessment. Find out more in this newsletter.
Franklin D. Roosevelt said it best: “We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.” Our needs assessment sessions, our Celebration of Philanthropy, our grants awarded, and our wonderful nonprofits all give us this optimism for the time ahead.
Happy fall,
Mary Spencer
President & CEO
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Celebration of Philanthropy Awardees
CFAAC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Celebration of Philanthropy Awards. A committee of past Celebration of Philanthropy Award winners selected the following eight award recipients:
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Philanthropist of the Year Award: Carol B. Sisco – Nominated by the Annapolis Maritime Museum
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Corporate Philanthropist of the Year Award: Live! Casino Hotel Maryland® – Nominated by the Anne Arundel County Food Bank
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Volunteer of the Year Award: Tatiana Klein – Nominated by Marshall Hope Corporation
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Young Volunteer of the Year Award: Ella Edwards – Nominated by Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation
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Carol Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award: Leo Zerhusen – Nominated by HOPE for All
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Legacy Award for Planned Giving: The Estate of Emily and Donald Sheets – Nominated by Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation
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Boots on the Ground Award: Bruce Morgenstern – Nominated by Anne Arundel County Food Bank
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Carroll H. Hynson, Jr. Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy: Calandra Dixon Layne – Nominated by the Junior League of Annapolis, Inc.
The awards will be presented on Thursday, November 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. during the Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon.
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Thank You to Our Latest Celebration of Philanthropy Sponsors
We are grateful to the following people and organizations for their sponsorship of the upcoming Celebration of Philanthropy Award Luncheon:
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Sponsor CFAAC’s 2022 Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
Want to promote your business to some of Anne Arundel County’s most invested and charitable residents? Then consider sponsoring CFAAC’s Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon. Sponsors will be mentioned in all Celebration of Philanthropy Awards publicity, both prior to and during the event, including being listed in all printed materials, press materials, and in the event program. There are six levels of sponsorship available:
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Presenting Sponsor, $20,000
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Platinum Sponsor, $10,000
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Gold Sponsor, $5,000
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Silver Sponsor, $2,500
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Bronze Sponsor, $1,000
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Friend of Philanthropy, $500
Read more about the benefits of each level here and become a sponsor here.
For questions about the Celebration of Philanthropy Sponsorships, please contact Director of Development, Damika Baker-Wilson at damika@cfaac.org.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s 2022 Anne Arundel County needs assessment, Poverty Amidst Plenty VII: Moving Forward Together is now available electronically. The community needs assessment is a data-rich report intended to increase knowledge and awareness about persistent local trends and needs in Anne Arundel County.
We invite you to attend one (or all) of the upcoming public needs assessment report presentations. The report’s author, Pamela Brown, Ph.D., the Executive Director of the Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth and Families, will be making the presentations on:
- October 14th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
- October 24th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Chesapeake Arts Center
- November 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Anne Arundel Community College
These sessions will offer the community the opportunity to understand the needs and the gaps in services that exist in Anne Arundel County. Visit cfaac.org or click on the event link above to register for a session.
Estate Planning - Women’s Edition: How to Go From Overwhelmed to Empowered Through Estate Planning
Monday, October 24, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Via Zoom
If you are a woman who is thinking about creating an estate plan, then join Attorney Elsa W. Smith for this important webinar. Elsa will discuss the obstacles women from various backgrounds face when creating an estate plan.
She will then transition to solutions that estate planning offers, providing anecdotes as examples in a nonjudgmental safe space. The webinar’s objective is to communicate that estate planning is a “must have” instead of a “nice to have.” Elsa will take your questions after her presentation as well as encourage you to take action toward protecting your legacy.
TRENGTHENING NONPROFITS
County Executive Pittman and CFAAC Announce Availability of $1 Million in Grant Funds for Nonprofit Community
CFAAC is receiving $1 million in Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding from Anne Arundel County to grant to our local nonprofits in the coming months. Grants between $10,000 and $50,000 will provide financial assistance to eligible nonprofits that identify solutions to the needs and gaps in services identified in the 2022 Community Needs Assessment Report Poverty Amidst Plenty VII: Moving Forward Together, and who sustained a loss of income/revenue and/or an increase of programming or expenses due to COVID-19’s impact on their operations and the communities they serve. Applicants are strongly encouraged to pre register and attend one of three public presentations of the 2022 Community Needs Assessment.
The application opens on October 14, 2022 and closes on November 18, 2022. All applicants must be Anne Arundel County 501(c)(3) nonprofits that serve communities within the county. Grant requests between $10,000 and $50,000 will be considered and funds are to be used between February 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
Learn More about the Community Crisis Response Fund Grant
NAFSCE Grant for Educators
The National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE), is seeking proposals from educator preparation programs and school and community partners to implement new processes and ideas for preparing educators to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to engage in equity-focused family and community engagement. Grantees will receive an award of up to $17,500 over 8 months. Applications are due November 1, 2022. Learn more here.
Maryland Nonprofits Launches Nonprofit Accelerator Program
Maryland Nonprofits is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Nonprofit Accelerator Program, which will include: on-demand and cohort-based education; training, technical assistance; strategic counsel; coaching; and cost-effective back-office services. Currently, the program offers:
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Nonprofit Development Center Program: Small nonprofits –less than $750,000 and less than 10 years old– can access free training and technical assistance services through the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center with an easy online application.
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Financial Management Services: Starting at $500/month for organizations under $100,000 in revenue, and serving organizations of all sizes, even multi-million multi-service agencies.
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Additional Services Coming soon.
Learn more at: www.marylandnonprofits.org/nonprofit-accelerator
EWS FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
AAEPC Wine Down Wednesday
October 19, 2022
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Severn Inn
The Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council (AAEPC) invites its members and their guests to join them for their next Wine Down Wednesday. Enjoy appetizers, a cash bar, and networking.
Learn More About Wine Down Wednesday
Charitable Giving in a Challenging Economy
Earlier this year, Bankrate and Psych Central released the Money and Mental Health study and, not surprisingly, a large number of people surveyed in the research reported that money has a negative impact on their mental health. Survey results varied across generations: According to the study, financial concerns psychologically impact 48% of Millennials, 46% of Generation X, and 40% of Generation Z. Needless to say, every generation will feel the sting of any bear market, including (and especially) Baby Boomers.
At the moment, economic conditions feel, well, awful. Some people may feel better if they can gain a better understanding of the factors that created the unpleasant mix of inflation, rising interest rates, and a bear market. Others may be comforted knowing they are not alone as they ride the emotional rollercoaster. And for those who are charitably inclined, challenging economic times might serve as an inspiration to become more intentional about charitable giving priorities. What's more, not all donors will reduce their donations.
Read more on our blog about the three messages worth sharing with your philanthropic clients as bear market conditions hang on into the fourth quarter.
Disaster Philanthropy: Your Clients and the Important Role of Individual Philanthropy
Sadly, your philanthropic clients may have grown accustomed to making charitable donations to support disaster relief. Individual donations provide critical resources to help communities recover from the many disasters due to weather, fire, disease, and war that unfortunately can occur each year.
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, your clients may ask you about their options to support those affected by the storm. We encourage you to reach out to the team at the Community Foundation. We can connect your donors with a variety of options for giving that are trustworthy and effective. Disaster relief funding is frequently coordinated by community foundations, which are widely viewed as one of the very best vehicles to help donors provide financial support to relief efforts. Individual giving is critically important to any disaster relief effort, and CFAAC can help your clients make an immediate, powerful, and positive impact on the lives of those affected by Hurricane Ian or any disaster.
Counseling your Clients about Nonprofits: The Good, the Bad, and the Big Leaps
The nonprofit sector accounts for more than 12 million jobs in the United States, and job growth in the nonprofit sector in recent years has outpaced job growth in the private sector. As an advisor, you are more likely than ever to represent clients who hold executive positions at nonprofits, serve in key roles on nonprofit boards of directors, or do business with nonprofit organizations.
Please reach out to CFAAC as a resource when questions about nonprofit matters arise in your client discussions. Check out our blog for three examples of the types of issues that come up in the nonprofit arena.
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3), publicly supported philanthropic organization with the long-term goal of building permanent funds that provide support to local nonprofit organizations through grants and special projects. Our mission is to inspire and promote giving in Anne Arundel County by connecting people who care with causes that matter. Established in 1998, CFAAC is one of the largest funders of nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County. CFAAC distributed nearly $4 million in 2021. Learn more at www.cfaac.org.