
ACS Annual Meeting Highlights and Board Nominations
Discover the highlights of the ACS Annual Meeting, including board member nominations, training initiatives, and engaging meetings held. Meet the nominees for board officers and members, and learn about the educational workshops and networking opportunities provided. Stay informed about the impactful initiatives and programs discussed at the meeting.
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Welcome to the ACS Annual Meeting June 11, 2024
Many Thanks to Our Retiring Board Members Jeff Callahan, President Laura Salganik, Secretary Melissa Rosenberg Rashel Taylor Minah Woo
Nominees for Board Officers President: Jen Broderick, Executive Director, Bridges to Housing Stability Vice President: Andy Masters, Senior Director, Neighbors United, United Way of Central Maryland Treasurer: David Woodruff, President, APL Federal Credit Union Secretary: Debbie Bennett, Community Advocate
Nominees for Board Membership Matt Castner, Director of Population Health, Johns Hopkins Howard Co. Medical Center D Paul Nibber, Senior Policy & Community Engagement Officer, Horizon Foundation Jackie Scott, Director, Department of Community Resources & Services
Training Launched 2/26/24 Hired Kim Patton, Excelerator Program Manager
Training Held four training workshops: Taking the Fear out of Fundraising Developing an Effective Fundraising Plan Writing Powerful Proposals Preparing Proposal Budgets
Training Continued educational partnership with Maryland Nonprofits Provided ACS members and other nonprofit professionals with a variety of learning programs ACS members paid the reduced Maryland Nonprofit member rate for these workshops
Meetings Held varied information & networking opportunities Childcare & Housing as Economic Drivers Update on the Age-Friendly Initiative Conversation with Board of Education candidates Conversation with the County s State Delegation Conversation with the HCPSS Superintendent Funders Forum Howard County Estate Planners Council / philanthropic lunch
Advocacy Representing the nonprofit sector Financial Empowerment Center Advisory Committee Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency Housing Affordability Coalition Local Health Improvement Coalition Legislative action Contracted with Public Policy Partners to monitor State legislation during the General Assembly Provided testimony on State & County legislation and the County budget
Listening Listening Sessions Sessions Running a Nonprofit Organization Serving the Needs of Low-Income Residents Serving Seniors in Our Community Exec-to-Exec Forum Life After the Pandemic
Other Highlights New Staff: Lois Mikkila, Executive Director Abbey Hughes, Member Engagement Manager Winter Celebration: It s a Wonderful ACS Life E-newsletter began publishing semi-monthly
Goals for FY25 Launch the Excelerator s Capacity-building Cohort Hold Thought Leader presentation Launch Business Basics professionals share information on issues nonprofits need to run their organizations Provide training for Board members