The Community Foundation of Howard County was proud to welcome nearly 200 donors, nonprofit leaders, fund advisors, business and community leaders, Board of Trustees members, partners, and friends to our 2026 Spring Party on May 14 at the historic Elkridge Furnace Inn. The evening was a celebration of the relationships, partnerships, and generosity that continue…
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Ask Dee!
June 9 at 4:00 pm – via Zoom The Community Foundation of Howard County invites you to Ask Dee!, a monthly, informal opportunity to connect with Dee Athey, Director of Grants and Community Engagement. Held virtually via Zoom, Ask Dee! is a casual Q&A session open to anyone in the community who wants to learn…
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Mornings With Melissa
May 27 at 8:30 am – The Community Foundation at Athol Manor Nonprofit leaders and CFHC stakeholders are invited to join us on Wednesday, May 27, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. for Mornings with Melissa, a relaxed monthly coffee conversation. Recognizing the need for more opportunities for connection and collaboration, we’re creating this informal hour…
Deepening Your Impact in Times of Need
In Howard County, nonprofits are woven into the fabric of everyday life. They support our neighbors in times of crisis, strengthen our schools, advance health and well-being, and enrich our community through the arts and civic life. Many of us see this impact firsthand – through organizations we support, volunteer with, or rely on in…
Leadership Council Gathers for Spring Luncheon at Athol Manor
The Community Foundation of Howard County welcomed members of its Leadership Council to Athol Manor for a Spring Luncheon – bringing together past and present executive leaders and former Board Chairs whose vision continues to shape our impact. The gathering offered time to reflect on 2025 progress, look ahead to 2026 priorities, and engage in…
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givinglab. Lunch & Learn Series
May 20 at 12:00 pm – via Zoom Designed for donors, families, professional advisors, business leaders, nonprofit partners, and anyone interested in learning how to maximize and leverage their giving through CFHC. This interactive monthly series explores real-world giving scenarios and learn how CFHC fund options and philanthropic tools can strengthen strategic charitable giving. Each…
Q1 2026 Board of Trustees Orientation and Team Retreat
February 2026 Here at the Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHC) we began 2026 with energy, alignment, and a shared sense of purpose as board trustees and staff gathered at Athol Manor for our first quarter 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting, orientation, and team retreat. Bringing together new trustees and long-serving leaders, the retreat was designed to…
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Mornings With Melissa
March 25, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. Howard County nonprofit leaders are invited to join us on Wednesday, March 25 from 8:30–9:30 a.m. in our home at historic Athol Manor for a session of Mornings with Melissa, a relaxed monthly coffee conversation hosted by the Community Foundation of Howard County. We’re creating this informal hour to bring leaders together…
CFHC Engages Nationally on the Future of Giving Circles and Community Foundations
February 19, 2026 – The Community Foundation of Howard County was proud to be represented at the recent Philanos PowerUP! Texas National Conference in Austin – a national gathering of collective giving leaders and philanthropic innovators from across the country. CFHC was represented by Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, Senior Advisor for Philanthropy & Communications, and Barb Van…
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Philanthropy Focus eNewsletter
February 2026 Read the full eNewsletter here!