Apra Maryland is the voice of Maryland-area fundraising professionals who harness information and data to drive philanthropy. Together, with our members and partners, we advocate for the ability of Apra Maryland to advance its mission and on issues that impact Apra Maryland members or the wider Maryland professional fundraising community. Positions on specific issues are determined by the Apra Maryland Board of Directors.  

Advocacy Alerts:  

• March 17, 2022:  Apra Maryland testimony in relation to the March 17, 2022 Finance Committee hearing on “Examining Charitable Giving and Trends in the Nonprofit Sector.”
• February 26, 2022: Apra Maryland Signs onto the Nonprofit Coalition letter advocating for Pandemic and Workforce Shortage  Relief.
• January 24, 2022:  Apra Maryland Signs testimony in favor of Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program – Nonprofit, Interest–Free, Micro Bridge Loan (NIMBL) Account – Funding (SB0425)
• November 18, 2021: Apra Maryland Signs Charitable Giving Coalition’s Letter on Expanding and Extending the Universal Charitable Deduction in Year-End Legislation  
• November 11, 2021: Apra Maryland Signs Maryland Nonprofits’ Open Letter to Governor Hogan, Executive and Legislative Leaders Regarding State Budget Surplus  
• July 28, 2021: Apra Maryland Signs Nonprofit Coalition Letter to the President and Congressional Leaders on Nonprofit Jobs and Resources  

The Apra Maryland Advocacy Committee considers and advises the Board of Directors on advocacy and public policy positions. Advocacy Committee members:  

• Conner Wolfe, Maryland Nonprofits, Chair  
• Theresa Clark, President Emeritus, Apra Maryland
• Sara Anello, Co-President, Apra Maryland
• Kimberly Lennon Weiner, President, AFP Maryland
• Emily Wise VanderWoude, President, AFP Western Maryland