Annual Conference Planning Committee Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in the Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference Planning Committee. This committee will help shape the vision, content, and experience of #MANOAC26 taking place on October 22 and 23, 2026.

This committee plays a key role in:

Advising on conference goals, themes and session topics
Identifying emerging issues and timely conversations in the sector
Helping ensure the conference reflects the diversity, expertise, and priorities of our membership
Promoting the annual conference to your network
Serving as ambassadors for the conference within the association

Committee members are association members that reflect the diversity of our membership across roles, geography, organizational size, experience levels, and areas of expertise. The committee will have up to 5 online meetings (1-2 hours each) between now and November 30.

Submission deadline: April 3, 2026.

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email address

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* 3. Phone number

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* 4. Organization Name

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* 5. Job title

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* 6. How would you describe your organization type/size? Check all that apply.

Small / Grassroots nonprofit (under $750,000 annual revenue)

Mid-Sized nonprofit ($750,000 - $7 million annual revenue)

Large / Anchor Institution nonprofit (more than $7 million annual revenue)

Network / Coalition / Intermediary

Government agency

For-profit business/service-provider

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which counties does your organization serve? Check all that apply.

Statewide - We serve all Maryland counties

Allegany

Anne Arundel

Baltimore County

Baltimore City

Calvert

Caroline

Carroll

Cecil

Charles

Dorcester

Frederick

Garrett

Harford

Howard

Montgomery

Prince Geroge's

Queen Anne's

Somerset

St. Mary's

Talbot

Washington

Wicomico

Worcester County

Other (please explain)

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* 8. In what county is your physical office located?

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* 9. In a few sentences, tell us why you want to be on the #MANOAC26 Annual Conference Planning Committee.

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* 10. What are your areas of interest or expertise? Check all that apply.

Board governance, leadership

Communications, marketing, engagement

Event or meeting planning/production

Financial operations, management, strategy

Fundraising, financial sustainability

Human resources, workforce talent

Justice, Diversity, and inclusion practice

Nonprofit compliance, legal or regulatory issues

Public policy advocacy

Technology or data

Service delivery, program innovation

Other (please specify)

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* 11. How have you been involved with Maryland Nonprofits? Include current and any involvement within the past 3 years. Check all that apply.

Past conference committee member

Attended the Annual Conference within the past 3 years

Engaged member - Attend events, classes, or programs, several times a year

Event exhibitor

Sponsor or donor

Program, promotional, or strategic partner

Maryland Nonprofits Associate Consultant

Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant

Volunteer - Board member, Annual Conference committee member

Volunteer - Presenter, speaker, instructor, panelist, member organized group leader, Intern, policy council, working group etc.

Other (please specify)

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* 12. As a committee member, you’ll be asked to help promote the conference. Please describe the communities and networks you’re connected to, and how you could help share information about the conference within those spaces (e.g., organizational email lists, social media followers, professional communities, chapters/affiliates). Share the approximate size of those networks, if known.

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* 13. Provide a bio or briefly describe your professional background and current role.

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* 14. Provide a headshot that can be used in future communication about the annual conference and this committee.

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* 15. The committee will have approximately 5 online meetings (typically 1-2 hours) between April 1 and November 30. Which days and times are you generally available to meet? Check all that apply.

Mornings - 9:00am - 11:30am Eastern Time

Midday- 11:30am - 2:30pm ET

Late afternoon 2:30pm - 5:00pm ET

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Annual Conference Planning Committee Interest Form

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email address

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* 3. Phone number

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* 4. Organization Name

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* 5. Job title

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* 6. How would you describe your organization type/size? Check all that apply.

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* 7. Which counties does your organization serve? Check all that apply.

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* 8. In what county is your physical office located?

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* 9. In a few sentences, tell us why you want to be on the #MANOAC26 Annual Conference Planning Committee.

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* 10. What are your areas of interest or expertise? Check all that apply.

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* 11. How have you been involved with Maryland Nonprofits? Include current and any involvement within the past 3 years. Check all that apply.

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* 13. Provide a bio or briefly describe your professional background and current role.

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* 14. Provide a headshot that can be used in future communication about the annual conference and this committee.

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* 15. The committee will have approximately 5 online meetings (typically 1-2 hours) between April 1 and November 30. Which days and times are you generally available to meet? Check all that apply.

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* 16. If there are any days/times that cannot meet -- for example, if you have standing meetings and other obligations -- list them here.

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* 17. Is there anything else you would like us to know?