Maximizing donations is major challenge for non-profits as public funds are cut or threatened. The Association of Community Services (ACS) is offering a three-part series that will help organizations increase donations, and identify new financial supporters.  “Growing Donor Support” will explore fundraising basics, transforming donors to long-term supporters, and inspiring donors of different ages, genders and ethnicities.  The three half-day sessions will run…

Columbia, Maryland…Economic difficulties continue to affect Howard County residents according to the 2011 Self Sufficiency Indicators Report released by the Policy Analysis Center, a joint project of the Association of Communication Services and The Horizon Foundation. The report was released at the Association of Community Services General Meeting November 16, 2011.

A variety of key economic indicators reveal clear and continuing strains on households from FY2010 to FY2011…