Upcoming events

  • Childcare & Housing as State & Local Economic Drivers

    • 08 May 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • NonProfit Collaborative, 9770 Patuxent Woods Dr., Columbia, MD 21046
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    Member-Only Event

    8:30-9:00 – Registration, coffee, networking

    9:00-11:00 – Program (we will be starting promptly at 9:00 to accommodate the Comptroller’s schedule)

    Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman will be the keynote speaker, to provide an overview of the findings of 2023: State of the Maryland Economy and highlight the specific findings related to childcare and housing.  

    Her keynote will be followed by a panel of experts who will bring the Report's state data down to the local level. Confirmed speakers include Jennifer Jones, CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority, Dan Pontious, Housing Policy Coordinator at the Baltimore Metropolitan Council, and Beth Morrow, Director of Public Policy at the Maryland Family Network. . Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions as we consider the importance of the childcare and housing business sectors to Howard County's economy – and how they relate to the economic security of low- and moderate-income Howard County residents, particularly women.

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  • Nonprofit Excelerator Training Series- Proposal Writing and Budgeting: Part 1, Writing Powerful Proposals

    • 14 May 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • NonProfit Collaborative, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
    • 27
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    Proposal Writing & Budgeting (2-part series)

    Grants are one of the primary sources of funding for nonprofits yet many grantmakers say a significant amount of the grant proposals they receive do not provide them with the information they need in a clear and concise manner. Budgets are also one of the first things funders look at when reviewing proposals, yet some don’t reflect the proposed scope of work.

    In this interactive, two-part series, you will learn the best practices and common mistakes in writing compelling proposals and discover what funders are really looking for in grant proposals and budgets. You will have an opportunity to draft essential parts of a proposal and receive feedback from class participants during the proposal workshop.

    Part 1 – Writing Powerful Proposals, Tuesday, May 14

    This workshop will cover:

    • The elements of a compelling and persuasive proposal and how to incorporate them into your proposal
    • What funders see as red flags with key do’s and don’ts
    • How to receive and use feedback whether or not your proposal is funded

    Part 2 – Preparing Proposal Budgets that Make Sense, Tuesday, June 4

    Registration: Free as part of the launch of HoCo Excel, Howard County's Nonprofit Excelerator! Registration is required as space is limited

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  • Nonprofit Excelerator Training Series- Proposal Writing and Budgeting: Part 2, Preparing Proposal Budgets that Make Sense

    • 04 Jun 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • NonProfit Collaborative, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046
    • 54
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    Proposal Writing & Budgeting (2-part series)

    Grants are one of the primary sources of funding for nonprofits yet many grantmakers say a significant amount of the grant proposals they receive do not provide them with the information they need in a clear and concise manner. Budgets are also one of the first things funders look at when reviewing proposals, yet some don’t reflect the proposed scope of work.

    In this interactive, two-part series, you will learn the best practices and common mistakes in writing compelling proposals and discover what funders are really looking for in grant proposals and budgets. You will have an opportunity to draft essential parts of a proposal and receive feedback from class participants during the proposal workshop.

    Part 2 – Preparing Proposal Budgets that Make Sense

    Tuesday, June 4th

    This workshop will cover:

    • Building a comprehensive project budget that accurately reflects your proposal
    • Determining the right amount to ask for in your funding request
    • Tracking your budget once the grant has been received

    Registration: Free as part of the launch of HoCo Excel, Howard County's Nonprofit Excelerator! Registration is required as space is limited

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  • ACS Members Only: Annual Membership Meeting

    • 11 Jun 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • NonProfit Collaborative, 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia MD 21046
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    Along with conducting the annual business of ACS, join us for a discussion about how we can promote greater financial security for County residents.

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