About Us

AAWGT is a volunteer-run entity, guided by its 21-member Steering Committee consisting of Officers and Committee Leadership.  Operating under the auspices of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County, Anne Arundel Women

Giving Together was created by a group of 15 founding members, consisting of women philanthropists and community leaders. 

Each year, AAWGT conducts member education programs, a Grants Showcase featuring AAWGT grantees, site visits to grantees, volunteer activities, an annual retreat, membership outreach events, (see Calendar of Events) and a Grants program that includes a rigorous grants review process and follow-up evaluation of all grantees. 

Through this grants process, AAWGT distributed $225,000 to 25 organizations in four years:  approximately $40,000 in 2007, $57,000 in 2008, and $60,000 in 2009 and $65,000 in 2010.

Less than 10% of AAWGT contributions support operations; the majority of AAWGT contributions go directly into the community to support local nonprofits. 

AAWGT encourages members to join one of our committees to participate more fully.  our committees welcome additional members: it is a great way to get involved, contribute your expertise, and build relationships with other members.  Most committees meet once a month. 

To find out more, please email giving@givingtogether.org