Maryland Nonprofits

Maryland Nonprofits was founded in 1992 as the state association of nonprofit organizations in Maryland dedicated to strengthening nonprofit capacity and collaboration. Our mission is to strengthen organizations and networks for greater quality of life and equity. We provide a range of programs and services to nonprofit organizations that:
*Help organizations build their capacity through one-on-one technical assistance, workshops, webinars and consulting;
*Represent and involve nonprofit organizations on key public policy issues such as state procurement and open government;
*Engage organizations in cross-sector dialogue to foster greater information sharing and collaboration.
*Help organizations operate more efficiently through group buying of products and services such as insurance, background checks and office supplies;
Maryland Nonprofits has approximately 1,700 members. Our members come from all areas of the state and the nation.

Our Standards for Excellence Program, a Candid partner, provides a comprehensive set of educational materials and benchmarks for nonprofit organizations to achieve and be recognized for meeting the highest standards of ethics and accountability. We provide workshops, consulting, technical assistance, and a range of online resources to help organizations strengthen their capacity and achieve their missions. We work to enhance the quality of life in Maryland by bringing nonprofits together with businesses and government to work toward a shared vision for a better Maryland. Maryland Nonprofits advocates for the interests of nonprofits and the communities they serve in our state legislature and at the federal level.

Maryland Nonprofits has 30 years of experience in strengthening nonprofit organizational capacity. We have an engaged board of directors and a highly professional staff that answers hundreds of nonprofit questions each year. Our team includes a public policy director with more than 20 years of experience, an internal consulting team that provides strategic planning, board governance and legal expertise to nonprofits, and our nationally-renowned Standards for Excellence team.

Our Standards for Excellence program has accredited more than 200 organizations across the country, expanded the program with replication partners such as the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofits and the American Nurses Association, and assisted thousands of organizations in accessing resources to apply best practices. We have not yet made the Standards for Excellence a household name among donors which is a high priority. Our advocacy efforts have led to wins at the federal and state levels and we regularly play a leadership and coordinating role among advocates to address the many pressing needs of nonprofits and vulnerable communities. Our capacity-building programs have successfully helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations improve their board governance, strategic planning, marketing and communications, fundraising and legal compliance.