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We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment; please feel free to review our Accessibility resources. If we can assist you with accommodations in order to fully participate in an event, please contact Elisabeth Hyleck, Vice President of Programs and Engagement.

We are currently offering both virtual and in-person events. Each program will indicate the format offered.

Past Events

9May2023

Debrief on BCPS Blueprint Implementation

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) Affinity Group was created to help funders who are interested in supporting expectant parents, and children from birth through age five and their families improve their grantmaking by learning more about initiatives, educational research, and best... Read More

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9May2023

Health Equity, Access, and Affordability in Maryland

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 -

11:00am to 12:30pm

How can we build a better and more equitable health care system? Join the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Health Funders and Public Policy Committee, and leading advocates working to advance health equity in Maryland as we discuss state and... Read More

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4May2023

Whole Blocks, Whole City: Reclaiming Vacant Property Throughout Baltimore Briefing

Thursday, May 4, 2023 -

11:00am to 12:30pm

Baltimore has long faced a crisis of vacant and abandoned homes, which makes communities less safe and hurts families’ ability to build wealth through homeownership. The neighborhoods hit hardest by vacancy have seen...

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2May2023

Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Increasing Demands on Emergency Room Care

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Concerns about adolescent mental health and substance use have increased recently, particularly in light of gun violence and the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, many ...

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28Apr2023

Health Funders Mental & Behavioral Health Sharing Session

Friday, April 28, 2023 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Please join the Health Funders Affinity Group for an open, in-person forum to share the current mental health programs you are supporting and those about which you are interested in learning more with the potential outcome to work collectively on projects.

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27Apr2023

Green Funders Peer Learning Exchange with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Thursday, April 27, 2023 -

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a peer learning exchange for environmental/sustainability funders. We’re pleased to be joined by Program Officer, Deborah Philbrick of the John D. and Catherine T.... Read More

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26Apr2023

Administrative Professionals Appreciation Event

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 -

9:00am to 10:30am

Maryland Philanthropy Network will celebrate all the administrative professionals in our network with a special morning designed just for them. Join us as we recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other office professionals for their... Read More

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20Apr2023

2023 Budget and Tax Briefing: What’s at Stake and in Play at the Federal and State Level

Thursday, April 20, 2023 -

9:00am to 5:30pm

Public Policy Event: Maryland Philanthropy Network is a local host organization in partnership with Economic Opportunity Funders (EOF)

How will budget and tax policies impact support and services for workers, families, and... Read More

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19Apr2023

Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy Session #1: Does Trust-Based Mean Unconditional Trust?

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

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This is the first session of a 6-part webinar series on trust-based philanthropy focused on addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. In this session, we will clarify the misperception that trust-... Read More

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14Apr2023

Member Sponsored Briefing: Youth Grantmakers Focus on Economic Mobility

Friday, April 14, 2023 -

1:30pm to 3:00pm

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Youth Grantmakers (YG) is a permanent, youth-led grantmaking body through which private and public youth-serving resources can flow. Baltimore’s Promise serves as the organizational home for this... Read More

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