Maryland Nonprofits Legislative Preview 2018

Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to suggest to its members, as part of our Democracy and the Social Sector Series, Maryland Nonprofits annual legislative preview event in Annapolis. See you there!

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Maryland Nonprofits Legislative Preview is the place to make connections, be in the know, and set your priorities for advocacy in a momentous year.  The 2018 legislative session in Maryland will be addressing major issues of import to nonprofits and communities, and will be heavily influenced by developments at the federal level.  The upcoming release of the Kirwan Commission report on education, as well as major considerations in Maryland’s budget will require us to band together and engage our constituents in fighting for a budget that invests in Maryland’s Communities.  The Maryland Nonprofits Legislative Preview will include: 

• Maryland’s Budget Outlook
• Impact of Federal Tax Reform and Federal Budget Cuts
• Bringing and Equity Lens to Policy Advocacy
• Voting, Census and More
• Roundtables on Issue Areas including:
  • Earned Income Tax Credit
  • Provider Rates in Mental Health, Disabilities and Child Welfare
  • Housing
  • Transportation
  • Arts
  • Environment
  • Community Development
• ACTivate Maryland:  A new campaign to promote a Maryland Budget that invests in our communities 

Featured speakers include:

• A. Adar Ayira, Director of Programs, Associated Black Charities (Maryland Philanthropy Network member)
• Vincent DeMarco, President, Maryland Citizens Health Initiative
• Jeremie Greer, Vice President, Policy & Research for Prosperity Now
• Robin McKinney, Director and Co-founder, CASH Campaign of Maryland
• Benjamin Orr, Executive Director, Maryland Center on Economic Policy
• Odette Ramos, Executive Director, Community Development Network of Maryland
• Chris Van Hollen, US Senator

The Maryland Nonprofits Legislative Preview will give you insider information directly from legislators and nonprofit advocates on what to expect and how to make a difference. An opportunity for Q&A with lawmakers not only informs, but is also a way to raise their awareness and hold them accountable for the issues that you care about.