Organizational Membership is for nonprofits, not-for-profits, government agencies, and mission-driven businesses serving Howard County. When your organization joins ACS, your entire staff, board, and volunteers have full access to all member benefits.
Benefits
Connect & Collaborate
- Build partnerships with nonprofits, funders, civic leaders, and community advocates
- Enjoy free admission to trainings and programs
- Share your organization’s news, events, and job postings through ACS channels
- Stay connected through ACS Connections, our semi-monthly e-newsletter featuring funding opportunities, advocacy updates, and community news
Advocate & Influence
- Help shape ACS’s public policy agenda and strengthen the voice of Howard County’s nonprofit sector
- Participate in conversations with State and County officials on key issues affecting nonprofits
- Connect directly with policymakers at advocacy meetings
Learn & Lead
- Access free learning sessions designed to strengthen staff and board capacity
- Strengthen leadership and advocacy skills by serving on ACS committees
- Engage in peer learning with other nonprofit leaders through informal roundtables and training opportunities
Additional Member Perks
- Save 20% on meeting room rentals at the NonProfit Collaborative
- Access discounted rates for unemployment insurance through the Unemployment Services Trust (UST) program
- Be discovered with a listing in the ACS online member directory
- Access discounted rates for certain training workshops offered by Maryland Nonprofits
Dues/Tiers
Membership term: July 1 – June 30. Tier based on your organization’s operating budget.
Operating Budget | Annual Dues | |
| $25,000 or less | $125 | Join |
| $25,001 - $100,000 | $245 | Join |
| $100,0001 - $500,000 | $365 | Join |
| $500,001 - $1,000,000 | $485 | Join |
| $1,000,001 - $3,000,000 | $715 | Join |
| $3,000,001 - $5,000,000 | $825 | Join |
| $5,000,001 or more | $995 | Join |
Joining Later in the Membership Term?
Organizations that join ACS between January 1 and March 31 can take advantage of reduced membership rates for the remainder of our current membership year, which ends June 30, 2026. Use the discount code on the application to receive the discounted price.
Ready to Join?
Organizational Membership Application
Contact
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact Elana Orzach, Member Engagement Manager at (443) 518-7702 or elana.orzach@acshoco.org.