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SUMMARY:Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Course (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This course teaches participants how to identify\, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in adults. You will gain the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or saubstance use problem and help connect them to appropriate care.  \nRegistration is limited\, and spots are expected to fill quickly\, so early sign-up is encouraged. Participants must participate in both virtual workshops to receive a certificate.  The course costs $25 per person\, including materials and a certificate of completion from the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency. \nYou must sign up by September 7\, 2026\, to participate in this training. \nEvent Details \nDates and Times: \n\n\n\nafter August 25\, 2026: Course program materials distributed to registrants (self-assessment)\nSeptember 8 and 15\, 2026: Group instruction\, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (virtual)\n\n\n\nInstructor: Naeema Staggs\, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and Mental Health First Aid instructor \nCost: $25 per person (includes materials and certificate of completion) \nRegistration: Limited availability; register early \nRegistration Deadline: September 7\, 2026 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/adult-mental-health-first-aid-training-course-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Strengthening Nonprofits Series
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SUMMARY:Grant Readiness Training Part 1: Intro to Primary Grant Funders
DESCRIPTION:Presented by CFAAC (https://cfaac.org/)\, the Nonprofit Center (https://www.aacounty.org/county-executive/nonprofit-center)\, and ACDS (https://acdsinc.org/). \nSecuring grant funding starts with understanding who is behind it. Local funders each bring their own priorities\, requirements\, and application processes\, and navigating them without guidance can slow down even a strong proposal. \nThis session is about access. Attendees will hear directly from four of Anne Arundel County’s primary grant funders on what they look for\, how their RFP process works\, and where organizations most often lose ground. \nFunders & Presenters \n\nCFAAC\, Jennifer Bowser\nACDS\, Elisha Harig-Blaine\nAAWGT\, Sandy Wilson-Barnes\nImpact100\, Tamara Dowd\n\nAdditional funders will be announced soon. \nRegistration is open to all Anne Arundel County nonprofit staff and grant writers. \nEvent Details \n\nDate: September 15\, 2026\nFormat: Virtual via Zoom\nTime: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.\nCost: Free\n\nImportant Registration Step\nAfter registering\, please make sure to click “Add Guest Information” to submit the name(s) of who will be attending. This step is required to ensure accurate check-in and course materials. \nFor questions\, email Jennifer Bowser at jbowser@cfaac.org.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/grant-readiness-training-part-1-intro-to-primary-grant-funders/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Strengthening Nonprofits Series
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
DESCRIPTION:Donor advised funds (DAFs) continue to reshape philanthropy\, making them an increasingly important part of every nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. Understanding how DAF donors make giving decisions can help your organization identify new opportunities and deepen donor engagement. \nIn this informative webinar\, you’ll discover: \n\nHow donor advised funds work and why their popularity continues to grow\nThe role CFAAC plays in managing DAFs and supporting local philanthropy\nRecent DAF giving trends and what they reveal about donor behavior\nEffective approaches for cultivating and stewarding DAF donors\nWhy some donors delay distributions\, and how nonprofits can remain part of their giving plans\n\nJoin us for an engaging conversation and question-and-answer session to learn how your organization can better position itself to benefit from this growing source of charitable giving. \nREGISTER HERE \nSpeaker \nJohn Rodenhausen\, President and CEO\, CFAAC \nEvent Details \n\nDate: October 7\, 2026\nLocation: Online webinar (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nTime: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/demystifying-donor-advised-funds-dafs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Strengthening Nonprofits Series
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