She will lead the fiscal sponsor host organization that was formed to support community projects and initiatives.
Heidi Arndt, MHSA, MA, has been named executive director of Uplift Alliance, Inc., a fiscal sponsor host organization affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) that was formed to support community projects and initiatives.
As executive director, Arndt will work closely with the board of directors to lead all facets of the organization, including developing initial policies and procedures, ensuring efficient and compliant operations, creating a multiyear strategic plan, and driving the overall growth of the organization.
Arndt is a Baltimore native and brings more than 34 years of experience in senior leadership positions in federal and state governments and nonprofit and health care industries. Most recently, she served as the chief of staff and then interim CEO of Associated Black Charities. In that role, she managed the day-to-day operations of the organization, which included fiscal administration services and activities. Arndt was responsible for ensuring that more than 100 local nonprofit organizations received grant funding for health services and youth programs under a special allocation from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Baltimore City government.
“Heidi has a strong commitment to Baltimore, high-level experience in management and compliance, and a commitment to supporting leaders and projects serving our communities,” said Jon Kucskar, JD, chair of the board of directors for Uplift Alliance and special assistant to the president and assistant vice president for enterprise risk management at UMB.
Arndt earned a BS in Psychology from Hampton University, a Master of Arts in Legal and Ethical Studies from the University of Baltimore, and a Master in Health Care Administration and Policy from George Washington University.
“I am excited to help build Uplift Alliance and serve as a partner and resource for many local mission-driven projects as they strive to positively impact their communities while providing access to needed services,” said Arndt. “I am confident that Uplift can contribute to strengthening Baltimore City’s local fiscal sponsorship ecosystem.”
About Uplift Alliance
Uplift Alliance is well-positioned to support the creation, development, and growth of community-impact projects seeking to transform Baltimore and beyond. Affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Uplift aims to fill a substantial need for nonprofit operational support and to connect with community leaders for the development of impactful initiatives and projects.
Formed in 2023, Uplift Alliance is a fiscal sponsor host organization. As an independent 501(c)(3) organization, Uplift Alliance can support and partner as a host for projects that have a nonprofit mission but generally are not tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entities themselves.
As a fiscal sponsor, Uplift Alliance provides fiduciary oversight, financial management, and other administrative services to help build the capacity of charitable projects to strengthen Baltimore’s communities. This can include grant writing and applications as well as management of grant funding.
Uplift Alliance leverages the resources and expertise of UMB to create mutually beneficial connections between sponsored organizations and UMB students, faculty, and the broader community. Uplift Alliance will also be aligned with community programs and partnerships that are already serving the Baltimore community.
To learn more visit UpliftAlliance.org.