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Schools, Places of Worship, Nonprofit Service Providers and Healthcare Settings Must Remain Safe from Immigration Enforcement

We uphold the principle that previously protected areas must remain safe from immigration enforcement, for the good of community health and safety.

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Maryland Nonprofits Affirms Commitment to Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nonprofit leaders, foundations, civic leaders, elected officials, business leaders, and members of the community who care about these values are invited to participate.

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What Funders Can Do in the Face of Federal Policy Chaos

Nonprofits providing communities with vital services are being undermined. Yet, funders are eager to support them in this crisis.

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New release of the Standards for Excellence Program

In just two days, February 20th, a new version of the Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector, will be officially launched.

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PRESS RELEASE: Maryland Nonprofits Urges Federal Government to Lift the Pause on Grants

Maryland Nonprofits urges federal government to lift the pause on grants, provide adequate notice for funding changes, honor existing contracts, and maintain essential services.

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TAKE ACTION: Testimony Needed by Monday to Support Raising Indirect Cost Minimum Rate

By Henry Bogdan, Public Policy Director, Maryland Nonprofits  The Senate Budget and Tax Committee is hearing SB 127 by Senator Kagan “State Government - Grants and Contracts - Reimbursement of Indirect Costs” on next Wednesday Jan. 22. Testimony...
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Honoring David L. Thompson with the Lifetime Service Award

This recognition was presented during our 2025 Legislative Preview on January 13, 2025.

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Nancy Hall: We will always remember you with great love

Nancy Hall, a teacher, a mentor, and a Godmother of Maryland’s nonprofit sector, died on December 21, 2024.

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Congratulations to The Arc Central Chesapeake Region on their accreditation renewal

Being an accredited nonprofit sets the organization apart as a top performer in the nonprofit field.

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Maryland nonprofits face overly complex processes and inadequate funding structures

Government grantmaking must allow for accessible and transparent processes to ensure equitable access to transformative funding opportunities.

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Nonprofits in Maryland: By the Numbers

Nonprofits in Maryland

workers in Maryland employed by a nonprofit

of Marylanders volunteer

billion dollars given by Maryland residents to charity annually

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