3 Questions With ... Philanthropist Melissa Rosenberg - WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories"

The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is proud to amplify the voices and stories of women givers in our community through our regular series "Our Giving, Our Stories".

Inspiring philanthropic leadership and increasing giving by amplifying the voices of women and girls are among the goals of this effort and we are committed to advancing this important work in our community.​

This month we are profiling Melissa Rosenberg, Executive Director, Autism Society of Maryland, in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

​Read her full profile here

We asked Melissa what advice she has for those interested in giving back, and here's what she said:

"Giving back isn’t just about money—your time, energy, and skills matter just as much. Volunteer, serve on a board, or support a fundraiser. Think about what causes inspire you, then explore local groups like the Autism Society, CCTA, ACS, or Howard EcoWorks. Visit their websites to see how you can help. And if you’re lucky enough to have financial resources, please consider supporting general operating funds—the backbone of every nonprofit’s work and often hardest to fund."

We asked Melissa about some of the organizations she currently supports:

"Howard County is full of amazing organizations, but a few stand out for me. In addition to the Autism Society of Maryland, I support the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, where I worked for 10 years and now serve on the board. I also support the Association of Community Services, which anchors the local nonprofit community, and Howard EcoWorks, a great group focused on environmental sustainability and green job pathways through education and internships."

Learn more about the ​WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories" and nominate a woman today! We are always accepting the names of women throughout the year who may be profiled for their inspiring philanthropic leadership.

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