Quality of Life
FREE #GivingTuesday Fall Fundraising Webinars
Chrysanthemums, pumpkins, brightly colored leaves and hot apple cider… It’s fall season again. Happy first day of autumn! The end of the year marks a busy time for planning and year-end fundraising. There are only 10 1/2 weeks until Giving Tuesday! Are you...
Annual Appeals: Trends and Tips
Guest Blog by Rebecca Teaff, Owner & Chief Creative Officer, Redstart Creative, Associate Member of Maryland Nonprofits Read the original blog here. Image to the Right: For Blue Water Baltimore’s 2013 End of Year Appeal they carried over the...
Branding vs. Marketing and What Nonprofits Need to Know
Guest Blog by Alizah Epstein, Chief Creative Officer, Epstein Creative Group, Associate Member of Maryland Nonprofits Alizah Epstein is the Chief Creative Officer at the Epstein Creative Group. As a passionate creative thinker and problem-solver, she is the driving...
Policy Update: Proposed Changes to Overtime Pay Rules
By Henry Bogdan, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy, Maryland Nonprofits Maryland Nonprofits joined local, state and national nonprofit groups, along with others (249,000+ by last week’s cutoff and another 40,000 since) in submitting comments on the US...
Candidates – Remember to Choose Wisely!
Guest Blog by Bill Fitzgerald, Exec Careers DC, Associate Member of Maryland Nonprofits ExecCareers DC is an exciting new way for executives and managers in the DC Metro/Baltimore area to hear about career opportunities that are rarely posted or advertised. If you’d...
Are You Ready for Day to Serve? 6 FAQs Answered
Day to Serve is a unique annual initiative that transcends politics and religious differences. It unites people of all faiths, races, cultures, and backgrounds with the shared goal of helping those in need and improving the communities where we live. Interested in...
Overdose Awareness Week Series: Chrysalis House
Guest Blog by Christopher J. McCabe, Interim Executive Director, Chrysalis House Inc., Nonprofit Member of Maryland Nonprofits Often special recognition weeks or months celebrate achievements or create awareness. In the case of Overdose Awareness Month, a serious much...
What You Can Do To Reduce Drug Overdoses in Maryland
Guest Blog by Joan Webb Scornaienchi, Executive Director, HC DrugFree; Nonprofit Member of Maryland Nonprofits HC DrugFree, a nonprofit in Howard County, MD, provides prevention, treatment, recovery, health and wellness resources to help Howard County residents...
Promoting Your Nonprofit Through Effective Branding & Storytelling
Guest Blog by Alizah Epstein, Chief Creative Officer, Epstein Creative Group, Associate Member of Maryland Nonprofits Alizah Epstein is the Chief Creative Officer at the Epstein Creative Group. As a passionate creative thinker and problem-solver, she is the...
Connecting for Impact! Justice for All
By Melissa Sines, Director of Education and Accreditation, Maryland Nonprofits & Standards for Excellence Institute This year, we are planning a different kind of conference. At Maryland Nonprofits, we were deeply affected by the April events in our home city of...