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SUMMARY:Grants 4 Teachers Application
DESCRIPTION:Funds grants up to $500 to educators with highly creative ideas for public school classrooms that are otherwise impossible due to funding constraints. The fund helps support teachers’ creative ideas to stimulate and inspire students’ learning.\nApplication Period: May 18\, 2026 – September 22\, 2026\, with awards in October 2026.\nThe application period typically opens in late spring each year.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/grants-4-teachers-application/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
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SUMMARY:Women and Girls Fund Application
DESCRIPTION:Provides grants from $3\,000 to $5\,000 to support nonprofits that help women and girls pursue positive\, productive lives by helping remove barriers\, increasing economic security\, enhancing well-being and safety.\nApplication Period: July 13\, 2026 – August 25\, 2026\, with awards in September 2026.\nThe application period typically opens in the summer each year.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/women-and-girls-fund-application/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260908T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T203000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T110000
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SUMMARY:Endowment Building Refresh: Reaching Your Goal!
DESCRIPTION:Endowments can help your organization be less vulnerable to funding shifts and turnover\, but organizations can struggle with capacity\, donor pipelines\, and board buy-in to the concept. This workshop addresses those barriers and offers support for building sustainable endowment strategies. \nThis workshop is about action. After an endowment basics refresh\, participants will join up to two small group tactical planning sessions focused on: \n\nPromoting Your Endowment: Crafting and communicating a compelling case for legacy giving.\nBuilding a Donor Pipeline: Identifying and cultivating the donors most likely to support long-term sustainability efforts.\nEndowment Growth in Smaller Organizations: Practical\, low-cost frameworks that do not require dedicated planned giving staff.\n\nWorkshop Trainers: \n\nBarb Kappel\, Non-Profit Advisor and Fundraising Coach\nElizabeth Somerset\, Development Director\, Fort Meade Alliance Foundation\nJohn Rodenhausen\, President & CEO\, Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County\n\nREGISTER HERE \nRegistration is limited to 30 participants. Materials and light refreshments will be available. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: September 17\, 2026\nLocation: The Non-Profit Center\, 41 Community Place\, Crownsville\, MD 21032 (Main West Room)\nTime: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.\nPlease arrive at 8:45 a.m. for the workshop.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/endowment-building-refresh-reaching-your-goal/
LOCATION:The Nonprofit Center @ 41 Community Place\, 41 Community Place\, Crownsville\, MD\, 21032
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Nonprofits Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T200000
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SUMMARY:AAEPC Education Event: Consent and Competence: Practical Tips for Estate and Trust Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Working with clients on estate planning matters often means navigating sensitive questions about consent and mental competence. Join the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council for a practical\, in-person session designed to help attorneys\, financial advisors\, CPAs and trust officers handle these issues with confidence.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/aaepc-education-event-consent-and-competence-practical-tips-for-estate-and-trust-professionals/
LOCATION:Carroll’s Creek Cafe\, 410 Severn Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20260817T142546
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T175642Z
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SUMMARY:Help Our Neighbors Fund
DESCRIPTION:This fund awards grants of $500-$2\,500 to nonprofits that provide essential emergency support to Anne Arundel County residents in need. By addressing critical needs such as rent\, car repairs\, utilities\, medicine\, food\, and other basic necessities\, the fund aims to help organizations make a meaningful impact in the community.\n\n\n\n\n\nApplication Period: Application Period: September 21 – October 27\, 2026\, with awards in November 2026.\nThe application period typically opens in late summer each year.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/help-our-neighbors-fund/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Application Deadlines
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260817T142546
CREATED:20260713T161534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T171746Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T193000
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SUMMARY:AAEPC November Wine Down Wednesday - A Thursday Pour
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URL:https://cfaac.org/event/aaepc-november-wine-down-wednesday-a-thursday-pour/
LOCATION:Carroll’s Creek Cafe\, 410 Severn Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T140000
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CREATED:20260713T162403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T162403Z
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:For 26 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 November 12 for this year’s celebration and nominate a champion of philanthropy to be honored at the Awards Luncheon.\nSave the date for November 12\, 2026 for this year’s Awards Luncheon at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/26th-annual-celebration-of-philanthropy-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel\, 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777\, Hanover\, Maryland\, 21076
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261118T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261118T200000
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SUMMARY:AAEPC Education Event: Collaborative Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Estate planning rarely happens in a vacuum. Attorneys\, financial advisors\, and CPAs must work together effectively to serve clients well. Billy Hufnell (Modera Wealth Management LLC) and Justin T. Roudiez (White Oak Wealth Management LLC) will present a dynamic case study featuring a complex set of facts and a client dilemma designed to spark conversation across all planning disciplines.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/aaepc-education-event-collaborative-case-study/
LOCATION:The Lodge\, 177 Jennifer Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council
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