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10/09 - Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism seeks public input
In early 2010, the Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism will complete a strategic planning process to determine priorities for the next five years. You are invited to comment via a brief online survey on the two broad elements of the Office's mission: Supporting Volunteer Service and AmeriCorps Funding. This initial survey is meant to capture, in broad strokes, as much input from as many citizens as possible, and the results will be included in the strategic planning process. The survey takes approximately five minutes to complete>>
Survey responses are requested no later than Wednesday, October 14.

10/09 - Majority of Local United Ways Report Declines in Donations
The recession cut a deep swath in contributions to more than 300 of the nation’s largest United Ways last year, according to figures released by United Way Worldwide. Read full article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

10/09 - Maryland 2-1-1: Get Connected. Get Answers.
Need answers and don’t know where to turn? United Way of Central Maryland’s First Call For Help™ serves as the 2-1-1 center in central Maryland. With 2-1-1, an easy-to-remember phone number, the answers you’re looking for are just three digits away. Information and referrals on a variety of health and human service issues are available with one easy call. A trusted and caring call specialist is there for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To get help, call 2-1-1 or dial 1.800.492.0618. Learn more>>

9/09 - Obama electrifies University of Maryland campus crowd

President Barack Obama’s rally for health care reform in the Comcast Center Thursday was a throwback to the campaign trail.

Read full article in the Diamondback Online>>

Maryland Nonprofits supports the President's call for national health care reform>>

9/09 - Head of Annie E. Casey Foundation to retire
Douglas W. Nelson, who led the Baltimore-based Annie E. Casey Foundation during two decades when its philanthropy on behalf of disadvantaged children and families grew more than sixfold, will retire from his post in April. Read full article in The Baltimore Sun>>

9/09 - Obama Cautious on Faith-Based Initiatives: Activists Cite Campaign Pledge, but President Is Slow to Break With Bush Policies
Candidate Barack Obama drew little attention during last year's presidential campaign when he ventured into the thorny territory of church and state.

While President Bush had expanded government contracts to faith-based groups, Obama promised to end that arrangement if the groups proselytized to the needy they served, or hired only members of that faith. Read full article in The Washington Post>>

9/09 - Health care bill likely to address race issues, congresswoman says - Reps. Edwards, Cummings speak to advocates, education leaders

Rep. Donna Edwards said that proposed legislation overhauling health care would likely address racial disparities in education and health among children, linking the topics in a joint address with Rep. Elijah E. Cummings to advocates and education leaders in Columbia. Read article in the Baltimore Sun>>

8/09 - Americans Cut Volunteer Time, Focus On Personal Priorities

Some 72 percent of Americans said they have cut back on the time they spent volunteering, participating in groups and doing other civic activities when compared to last year. Read full article in the NonProfit Times>>

8/09 - Economy Pushes Fund Raisers' Confidence to New Lows

Confidence in the fundraising climate continues to be at or near record lows, according to the latest biannual survey of fund raisers conducted by Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy. Read full article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

7/09 - Federal Minimum Wage Increases to $7.25 per hour
On July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage increased from $6.55 per hour to $7.25 per hour pursuant to the third and final increase of the three-phase wage increase adopted by Congress in 2007. As a result, the minimum wage in Maryland increased from $6.55 to $7.25 per hour. Learn more>>

7/09 - Nearly Half of Charities Have Cut Jobs, Survey Says
47.5 percent of Nonprofits have laid off staff members to cut costs as donations dwindle, according to a survey by Campbell & Company, a group that consults with charities. Read full article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

7/09 - National Council of Nonprofits Builds Bridges of Partnership During Meetings at White House and on Capitol Hill Read full article>>

7/09 - The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector, March - May 2009 - A Guidestar survey of public charity and private foundation employees conducted in June 2009. Read the Executive Summary and download the survey>>

7/09 - Nonprofits Count! Mobilizing Communities for the 2010 Census
The Nonprofits Count! campaign will energize and engage nonprofits to take every opportunity to promote a complete count in the multiplicity of everyday contacts they already have and services they already provide. For busy nonprofits with greater demand for their services, it is essential that each step of the campaign be something they can achieve without taking away from constituent services. Learn more and become a Census 2010 Partner at NonprofitsCount.org>>

7/09 - 7 in 10 Nonprofit Groups Make Changes in Their Investment Mixes, Survey Finds
Seventy-one percent of American nonprofit organizations in a new survey say that they are making changes in how they allocate their invested assets, in the wake of staggering losses brought on by the recession and market volatility according to SEI’s Institutional Group. Read full article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

7/09 - Survey: 72 Percent of NPOs Don’t Have A Tag Line

Can people understand your organization’s mission just by reading its name? Or, does someone need to read your entire mission statement to figure it out? A tagline can bridge that gap... Read full article in The NonProfit Times>>

7/09 - Obama Pushes For Social Innovation

Calling on other sectors to partner with government to invest and find high-impact, results-oriented solutions, President Barack Obama highlighted several nonprofits as examples of the kinds of programs sought for the administration’s Social Innovation Fund. The $50-million fund is part of the Serve America Act passed this past spring but still requires Congressional approval as part of the next federal budget. Read full article in The NonProfit Times>>

6/09 - Charitable Donations Fell by Nearly 6% in 2008, the Sharpest Drop in 53 Years
Donations to nearly every type of charity faltered in 2008, as contributions declined by 5.7 percent last year, according to the Giving USA. Read full article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

6/09 - Obama-Inspired Volunteer-Recruitment Website Will Soon Debut
After months of quiet work, a coalition of nonprofit groups, technology developers, and others is about to unveil its interpretation of the president's vision — a new Web site called All for Good. But critics say the site, now managed by Google, reinvents the wheel.
Read full article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

6/09 - The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector, October 2008 - February 2009 - A Guidestar survey of public charity and private foundation employees conducted in March 2009. Read the Executive Summary and download a free copy of the report>>

6/09 - Maryland Nonprofits' Standards for Excellence was included in BoardSource's Timeline of Nonprofit Governance over the last 20 years as one of the significant publications since 1988. See the timeline>>

6/09 - Nonprofits Are Embracing Social Networks: Industry Survey Reveals 74.2% of Nonprofits Have a Presence on Facebook

Social networking has become an integral part of nonprofits’ online strategy, according to a survey recently conducted by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and ThePort. Learn more and download the report>>

6/09 - Governor O'Malley Signs Unemployment Insurance Bill into Law
A bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits to part-time workers was signed into law by Governor Martin O'Malley. Learn more>

5/09 - Volunteers keep the Aquarium’s head above water

Maryland Nonprofits' Nancy Hall is quoted in article on volunteerism. Read full article in the Maryland Daily Record>>

5/09 - Volunteer Time Was Worth More than $20 an Hour Last Year, Study Finds
The average value of donated time by volunteers was $20.25 per hour in 2008, according to a new study by Independent Sector. Read article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

5/09 - United Way of Central Maryland Drops Fee
In order to help try and combat the strain the current economic climate has put on so many, United Way of Central Maryland it is changing its fee structure, charging just five percent for designations. Read full press release>>

5/09 - Charities Urged to Disclose More Data on Operations
Most nonprofit groups' websites do not offer enough detailed information about the organizations' finances, programs, and leadership according to new Guidestar report on nonprofit transparency. Read article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

5/09 - The Forward Together Declaration: Empowering America's Citizen Sector for the Change We Need Read more>>

5/09 - View a list of National and State information resources on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)>>

Maryland Announces Toll Free Swine Flu Information Line
Residents can call 1-877-MDFLU4U (633-5848) Seven days a week. In addition, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) will accept swine flu questions by email at swineflu@dhmh.state.md.us
Read full press release>>

5/09 - Governor O'Malley Opens Maryland Swine Flu Command Center
Governor Martin O’Malley announced the opening of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s (DHMH) Swine Flu Operation Center in Baltimore. The DHMH Office of Preparedness and Response has begun monitoring and assisting health care partners across Maryland to prepare and respond should the swine flu present a health emergency for state residents. Read press release>>

4/09 - Mid-level donors remain backbone of giving
Read full article in The NonProfit Times>>

4/09 - Bad Economy Causes a Decline in Gifts From Direct-Marketing Appeals
Donations to 75 of the nation’s largest charities have fallen in the past year, adding to problems caused by a multi-year decline in the number of donors who give in response to direct-mail solicitations, online appeals, and telemarketing, according to a new study. Read full article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

4/09 - Charities Urged to Disclose More Data on Operations
Most nonprofit groups' websites do not offer enough detailed information about the organizations' finances, programs, and leadership according to new Guidestar report on nonprofit transparency. Read article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

4/09 - 2009 Maryland Nonprofits Charity Giving Guide
Nonprofits from across the state participated to increase visibility and awareness in their communities. View the ads>>

4/09 - USPS Smacks Nonprofit Mailers Again
The United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors released new postage increases that are set to take effect May 11. Read full article in The NonProfit Times>>

3/9/09 - Action Alert - Contact your US Senators Today
Urge Them to Oppose Anti-Lobbying Language in the Serve America Act. Learn more and Take Action!>>

3/09 - Maryland nonprofits adjust to recession
Maryland Nonprofits' CEO Darryl Jones discusses the difficulties many nonprofits are facing, and says the weak economy is leading to higher demand for services. He is quoted in the Baltimore Examiner.
Read full article

2/09 - 2009 Maryland Nonprofits Charity Giving Guide
The Giving Guide is a great way for your nonprofit to feature an ad in local newspapers at a much lower cost than otherwise possible. Act now - Orders must be received by February 20th!
Learn more here>>

1/09 - Maryland's Leading 500 Foundations, Fifth Edition - NOW AVAILABLE
Maryland Nonprofits Members save 20%! Features fully updated, in-depth profiles on Maryland's 500 largest foundations, including sample grants, Boards of Directors, contact information and indexes that will help nonprofits identify potential sources of funding. Order now>>

1/09 - National Council Delivers Recommendations to the President
Working in close collaboration with its state association members across the country, the National Council of Nonprofits submitted its recommendations to the Obama Administration regarding ways the federal government can work better with nonprofits. Read the press release or the full report (pdf).

1/09 - 2009 Nonprofit Leadership Internship Program - Apply by January 12th to have an opportunity to place a leadership intern at your organization this summer! Following the success of last year's inaugural program, once again Maryland Nonprofits, in partnership with The Shriver Center at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, is proud to announce that preparations are underway for the 2009 Maryland Nonprofit Leadership Program. The program is an expansion of the Governor's Summer Internship Program and is specifically supported by the Walter Sondheim Jr. Public Service Summer Internship Program. Download the Program Fact Sheet and Intern Request form here>>

12/08 - Maryland Nonprofits' Prince George's research cited in The Washington Post

Prince George's County has more people living in poverty than any other Washington suburb, yet its charitable support system is far smaller than those in other large suburbs or the District, studies show. Read full article in The Washington Post>>

Download the research report Making Connections: The Nonprofit Sector in Prince George's County>>

12/08 - Nonprofits get help in tough times
Despite slump in assets, Weinberg Foundation sets record with $100 million in grants. Read full article in The Baltimore Sun>>

12/08 - Obama Must Mobilize Supporters to Help Nonprofits
"What the nation needs is an emergency program to rescue failing nonprofits while protecting healthy nonprofits from further job freezes and cuts. Such a program would involve two initiatives..." Read Paul C. Light's full article in The Washington Post>>

12/08 - Economy Changing Charity Marketing Strategies

Almost two in three nonprofit executives said they plan to change their marketing strategy because of the economy, according to a recent informal survey by the Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation. More than two-thirds of respondents said they plan to use newer marketing techniques in the near future, such as blogs, social and mobile marketing and other Web 2.0 tools. Read full article in The NonProfit Times>>

11/08 - 70% of Americans Plan to Give During the Holidays, Survey Finds

Despite the bad economy, almost seven out of 10 adults plan to donate the same amount online as they did in the 2007 holiday season, according to a recent study. Read full article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

11/08 - Less in Hand to Offer
Charities are hurtin'. After nearly a decade of record growth, U.S. nonprofits are getting hit from all directions. Some foundations are scaling back on awarding grants as endowments shrink in the stock market meltdown. State and local governments -- facing falling tax revenue -- are slashing budgets and cutting back on funding. Individuals, too, will probably hold back on giving this holiday season, experts say, as withered 401(k) accounts and sunken home values take a toll. Read full article in The Washington Post>>

11/08 - Hard times at nonprofits

Groups from child care to disease research struggle as donations drop. Read full article in the Gazette>>

11/08 - Obama lobby rules could benefit nonprofits, analyst says
Corporate lobbyists may have to jockey for attention alongside smaller, grassroots organizations under new ethics rules issued by President-elect Barack Obama's transition team.
Read full article at CNN.com>>

11/08 - Maryland Nonprofits announced the latest nonprofits to earn the Seal of Excellence as part of the Standards for Excellence® program at their 16th Annual Conference held on Friday, November 7th at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore, Maryland. Participating in the awards ceremony were Douglas F. Gansler, Maryland’s Attorney General; Kevin Gillen, Metro President for TD Bank N.A.’s Metro Washington, D.C. and Florida market; as well as Suzanne Brace, Vice Chair of Maryland Nonprofits Ethics Standards Committee which oversees the entire review process. Click here for full press release and a list of the newly certified groups for 2008>>

11/08 - Maryland Nonprofits welcomes Darryl A. Jones, Sr. - New Chief Executive Officer Read full press release>>
Read Jones's profile in The Washington Post>>

11/08 - Wall Street Meltdown Will Hit Charities When Cash Is Most Needed
Nonprofits can expect to get hit from all sides when it comes to the most recent meltdown in the financial sector. The "triple whammy" is the potential decline in revenue for nonprofits from three major players - government, corporate and individual donors - all stemming from the same crisis: the housing and subprime mortgage market collapse. Read full article in The NonProfit Times>>

11/08 - Taglines are under-used by Nonprofits
Despite evidence that taglines can bring in donors and breathe life into tired marketing strategies, seven in 10 nonprofits don't have easy-to-remember taglines that clearly express their values, a new report says. Read article>>

10/08 - Become a Peer Reviewer
Get involved with the Standards for Excellence® program while putting your skills and experience to good use. Learn more about how to sign up here>>

10/08 - Maryland's Leading 500 Foundations, Fifth Edition (2008) - NOW AVAILABLE - Maryland Nonprofits Members save 20%! Features fully updated, in-depth profiles on Maryland's 500 largest foundations, including sample grants, Boards of Directors, contact information and indexes that will help nonprofits identify potential sources of funding. Order now>>

10/08 - Foundations and Charities Harmed by Economic Turmoil
The crisis in the nation’s financial markets has yet to officially spill over into a full-blown recession, but the sharp downturn is already affecting foundations and charities in myriad ways. Read full article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

10/08 - How Bad Is It? Economy's downturn prompts new challenges for charities
The cataclysm in the nation's financial industry poses an uncharted set of challenges for nonprofit organizations. The downturn could potentially affect not just private giving, but money charities get from government sources — and it is hitting at a time of year when many charities get the bulk of their donations. Read full article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

10/08 - IRS Issues Instructions for New Form 990

The revised instructions feature several new tools that make it easier to answer questions line-by-line and that facilitate uniform reporting. Input from the tax-exempt community played a major role in how the new instructions were designed. Read full IRS article>>

9/08 - Effect of Economic Slowdowns on Giving Less Than Expected, Report Finds

While recessions and economic slowdowns have affected charitable giving in the past, their impact has not been as deeply felt as conventional wisdom might suggest, a new report from the Giving USA Foundation finds. Read full article in Philanthropy News Digest>>

9/08 - Wealthy Donors Share Motives and Misgivings
Wealthy donors want to give, but they don’t want to gamble, according to a new report from the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy. And for lack of quality indicators on what impact their gift will make, they often rely heavily on their peers. Read full AFP article>>

9/08 - The Governor's Grants Office releases its Annual Report
The report includes descriptions of the 446 federal grants and contracts that bring in approximately $6.5 billion to Maryland state agencies. This represents about 25% of the overall state budget. You can access the report online at www.gov.state.md.us/grants.

9/08 - Older Americans Seek New Volunteer Incentives, Report Finds
73% of adults between the ages of 44 and 79 volunteered for an organization in the past year, but significant barriers remain to tapping the full potential of these “experienced Americans,” according to a report commissioned by the AARP. Read full article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

9/08 - To Recruit Younger Workers, Charities Must Call Attention to Values, Report Says

Charities should call more attention to their missions and their values to attract and retain the next generation of employees, according to a new report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies. Read full article in Chronicle of Philanthropy>>

9/08 - Annual Governor's Grants Conference, "Show Me the Money" to be held at UMUC Conference Center in Adelphi, MD on 9/8/08. About 700 registrants representing every county in Maryland will gather at this one-day conference to discuss issues surrounding how to find, win and manage grants. Conference information and registration can be found online. The Governor's Grants Office can be reached at 410-974-5090 or MDGrantsOffice@gov.state.md.us.

8/08 - Network for Good to Acquire ePhilanthropy Foundation
Network for Good, a leading provider of online fundraising services and how-to resources for nonprofits, announced that it has acquired the ePhilanthropy Foundation, an educational organization helping other nonprofits to use best Internet practices. Read full article>>

8/08 - Charity May Begin at Home, But It's Moving Online
Overall giving to charities increased in 2007, marking the first time in U.S. history charitable giving surpassed $300 billion. While online giving accounts for only a small percentage of that total, the Internet is energizing philanthropy and changing the way that we give. According to the ePhilanthropy Foundation, online donations have skyrocketed, going from $250 million in 2000 to close to $7 billion in 2006. Read full article>>

7/08 - Welcome Ann Kenworthy, Interim Executive Director>>

7/08 - The McCormick Group to Lead Search for Maryland Nonprofits' New Executive Director>>

7/08 - 2008 Nonprofits by the Numbers and Nonprofit Employment Update - Just Released
The 2008 edition of Nonprofits by the Numbers shows that Maryland's nonprofit sector is not only growing in numbers, but budget sizes are growing as well - translating to roughly 9.5% of the entire state's workforce and 8.4% of Maryland's payroll. The May 2008 Maryland Nonprofit Employment Update shows that employment in the nonprofit sector grew three times faster than the state's for-profit sector.

7/08 - Donors & Revenue Both Drop According to Recent Study

The number of donors and the revenue of the organizations tracked in the Target Analytics Index of National Fundraising both declined when the first quarter of 2008 is compared to the first quarter of 2007. It is the first time that both donors and revenue declined across the entire index since it has been tabulated beginning in the fall of 2001. Read full article in the Nonprofit Times>>

7/08 - The State of Fundraising On-line: Results of a Giving USA Survey
As part of an effort to contribute more to the understanding of on-line giving, Giving USA included questions about Internet use for fundraising in a survey of the public-society benefit subsector that was distributed in spring 2008. Read full article in Guidestar>>

7/08 - Boards and Leadership Transition: The Wrong Hire Can Derail a Healthy Organization

How a board handles a leadership transition can have powerful and long-lasting effects. This article discusses how the board’s handling of this pivotal moment can result in long-lasting problems—and what your board can do to get it right.
Read full article in The Nonprofit Quarterly>>

6/08 - Nonprofit Almanac
The newly-released Nonprofit Almanac 2008 offers data and facts charting the sector's recent evolution. The statistics-packed volume can help nonprofit managers, researchers, the press, and the public better understand changes in the sector and its economic role. Learn more or order a copy from the Urban Institute Press.

6/08 - 2008 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study - An Analysis of Online Messaging, Fundraising and Advocacy Metrics for Nonprofit Organizations was recently published. The report was authored by M+R Strategic Services and Nonprofit Technology Network.
Download the full report>>

6/08 - Boards of Midsize Nonprofits: Their Needs and Challenges

The Urban Institute's National Survey on Nonprofit Governance identifies governance problems among midsize nonprofits and suggests strategies for strengthening their boards. Download the PDF>>

6/08 - Seeking Nominations for Maryland Nonprofits Board
The Maryland Nonprofits' Nominating Committee works to make the board of the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations a strong body that is representative of the state's nonprofit sector. This year, there are up to eleven seats to be filled.
Learn more and download the nomination form>>

6/08 - The MD Biz Expo presented by the Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA ) will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center June 17 and 18. The expo is designed to provide up-to-the-minute resources and tools to help your company or organization deal with business challenges and find and seize new opportunities. Download the conference brochure>>

Click for more info>> Register online or by phone 800-782-2036.

5/08 - Peter V. Berns Steps Down as Executive Director of Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations, Takes New Position as Executive Director of The Arc of the United States
Read Full Press Release>>

5/08 - Future Executive Directors Fellowship - The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington announced the launch of the Future Executive Directors Fellowship, a new leadership development program designed to prepare mid- and senior-level nonprofit professionals for executive leadership positions. Applications are due Friday, May 30th.

5/08 - Would you like to be a speaker at Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference (Friday, November 7, 2008)? Complete the Call for Presentations for Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference. Due May 2>>

4/08 - Maryland Nonprofits 2008 Charity Giving Guide>>

Thank you to all who participated!

4/08 - Economy Slows Charitable Giving, Fundraising in 2007
While almost two-thirds of charities raised more money during 2007 than they did in 2006, the size of those gains dropped dramatically, according to figures released by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Read full article>>

4/08 - The Charitable Organizations Division of the Office of the Secretary of State has prepared an information sheet on the necessary steps to form a nonprofit organization in Maryland. Learn more>>

4/08 - Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out - A skilled, committed, and diverse pool of next generation leaders would like to be nonprofit executive directors in the future, but are concerned with pay and work-life balance, according to a new national survey of nearly 6,000 young leaders. The report was produced by the Meyer Foundation in partnership with CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, The Annie E. Casey Foundation and Idealist.org. Download the full report>>

3/08 - Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards, an article recently published by Guidestar, addresses common mistakes that can cause board members to shy away from their roles as fundraisers. Read full article>>

3/08 - Google for Nonprofits - In March, the internet giant launched Google for Nonprofits, a dedicated portal of services for nonprofit organizations. Services include Google Checkout for nonprofits to collect donations online and process them for free, and Google Grants, providing in-kind advertising for nonprofits. Learn more>>

2/08 - Baltimore's Colleges and Universities Contribute more than $17 Billion to Area Economy according to a recent study by Baltimore Collegetown. The BCN report sheds light on higher education as a major economic force, creator of more than 162,000 jobs in the region. Download a complete copy of the study>>

2/08 - IRS Announces New Procedures for ePostcard Filing for Small Nonprofits
The IRS has issued instructions for small nonprofits, with less than $25,000 in gross receipts, for filing the new annual report known as the “ePostcard” (IRS Form 990-N). This form will be used by smaller organizations that are not required to file the Form 990 or 990-EZ. Learn more at the IRS website>>

2/08 - The Opportunity Knocks 2008 Nonprofit Retention and Vacancy Report is available to professionals in the nonprofit community. It provides valuable information and suggestions for addressing turnover and vacancy rates. Read the full report>>

1/08 - Nonprofit Leadership Internship Program: Coordinated by the Shriver Center at UMBC in conjunction with Maryland Nonprofits and the Office of the Governor. Apply by January 18th to have a leadership intern placed at your organization this summer!
Program Fact Sheet>>

Intern Request Form>>

12/07 - Study Finds Nonprofit Leaders More Effective than Corporate Heads
Nonprofit leaders scored significantly higher than their for-profit counterparts in a recent study about leadership practices conducted by The Nonprofit Quarterly.

12/07 - A Missed Opportunity to Ensure Real Charity Accountability - Peter Berns's November article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy says the Independent Sector missed a chance to help increase trust in the nonprofit sector.

11/07 - Maryland Nonprofit Employment Update, a study conducted by Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies, found that employment at Maryland’s nonprofit organizations grew more than twice as fast as private sector employment between 1995 and 2005. Read the full report>>

11/07 - Making Connections: The Nonprofit Sector in Prince George’s County , a research report released by Maryland Nonprofits found that the growth rate in number of nonprofits with over $25,000 revenues is only 9%; far lower than the state average of 15%. Read the full report>>

11/07 - From the Maryland Budget & Tax Policy Institute: New director, Neil L. Bergsman is announced; Special Session Wrap Up Report

11/07 - Sandy Skolnik, Maryland Nonprofits' First Board Chair Dies on November 21, 2007>>

10/07 - The Foundation Center recently released ‘Key Facts on Washington, D.C., Area Foundations' The Foundation Center and Washington Grantmakers has also released the 2007 Guide to Greater Washington D.C. Grantmakers.

10/07 - Government Accountability Office (GAO) released "Nonprofit Sector: Increasing Numbers and Key Role in Delivering Federal Services". The Standards for Excellence Institute was cited by GAO in the report.

09/07 - Nonprofits By the Numbers and Employment Reports

09/07 - Submit an Article for the 2007 Charity Giving Guide - Due 9/21/07!

08/07 - Field of Dreams, a research report released by Maryland Nonprofits details the likelihood of survival and growth of nonprofit organizations in Maryland.

07/07 - New edition of Maryland's Leading 500 Foundations now available!

10/25/06 - Maryland Nonprofits' 14th Annual Conference

10/06 - 2006 Charity Giving Guide

07/06 - Maryland Nonprofits New Energy Purchasing Program

12/05 - Download online versions of the 2005 Charity Giving Guide

12/05 - Standards Featured in Carnegie Results

9/30/05 - Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

6/1/05 - Maryland’s 500 Leading Foundations

6/8/05 - Presentation proposals are now being accepted for the 2005 Annual Conference

4/15/05 - New Report on Value of Volunteers

3/1/05 - New Study Shows Impact of the Sector in Greater Washington

3/2/05 - Maryland Nonprofits Member Among 20 Finalists in Yale Business Plan Competition