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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
28Feb2018
Youth Perspectives on Reshaping Workforce Development in Baltimore
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm

Young people in Baltimore desire rewarding careers that create opportunities for their families and communities. Yet, clear barriers — including a lack of information about viable prospects and support resources — stand in their path, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation... Read More

EVENT TYPE:
Community Issues
FUNDING AREA:
Employment/Workforce development
AUDIENCE:
Members OnlyWorkforce Development Funders
22Feb2018
Webinar: Going Public: Overcoming the Foundation Transparency Challenge
Thursday, February 22, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm

This webinar, hosted by the United Philanthropy Forum and Foundation Center, will begin with a compelling case for greater transparency; provide an overview of the powerful and free tools designed to help you improve the transparency of your foundation’s online presence; demonstrate a free tool... Read More

EVENT TYPE:
Webinar/Teleconference
TOPIC:
HR & OperationsTransparency
AUDIENCE:
All Funders
22Feb2018
Violence as a Health Crisis: What Does the Research Say about Reducing Violence?
Thursday, February 22, 2018 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm

By the end of 2017, Baltimore suffered 343 homicides, a new record for killings per capita. This continues a troubling trajectory; overall violent crime between 2012 to 2017 is up 9.8 percent. Most categories of violent crime either increased or stayed about the same, with the biggest percentage... Read More

EVENT TYPE:
Community Issues
FUNDING AREA:
Public Safety/Violence Prevention
AUDIENCE:
Members Only
20Feb2018
Why Strategic Philanthropy (Almost) Always Involves Advocacy
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm

Join us to learn how to navigate the advocacy landscape and explore how funders are leveraging their grantmaking to undertake advocacy activities and/or support advocates that are addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the city (e.g. housing, education, water).
EVENT TYPE:
Grantmaking Practice
FUNDING AREA:
Advocacy
TOPIC:
Grantmaking Strategy & ToolsPublic Policy
AUDIENCE:
Members OnlyPolicy Staff
13Feb2018
A Deep Dive into the Maryland State Budget
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 -
10:00am to 11:30am

Maryland’s state budget is a critical policy document that not only reflects our state's values, but also determines future economic opportunities and outcomes for all Marylanders. The decisions made in the creation of the budget can play an influential role on grantmaking priorities vis a vis... Read More

EVENT TYPE:
Network Building
TOPIC:
Public Policy
AUDIENCE:
Members Only
12Feb2018
Maryland Community Foundations Maryland Philanthropy Network Quarterly Meeting - 02/12/2018
Monday, February 12, 2018 -
12:00pm to 1:30pm

Together, as the Maryland Community Foundations Maryland Philanthropy Network (MCFA), we speak with one voice in promoting philanthropy to benefit towns, cities and rural areas across the state. Community Foundations specialize in helping individuals, families and businesses plan and carry out... Read More

EVENT TYPE:
Network Building
AUDIENCE:
MCFA
12Feb2018
The Kirwan Commission: An Advocacy Update for 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018 -
9:00am to 10:30pm

The Commission is to review and assess current education financing formulas and accountability measures and how each local school system spends its funds, including the increased State funds provided through the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act. Moreover, the Commission will review the... Read More

EVENT TYPE:
Community Issues
FUNDING AREA:
Education
TOPIC:
Kirwan CommissionPublic Policy
AUDIENCE:
Education FundersMembers Only

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