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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

27Mar2017

Adverse Childhood Experiences and a Trauma-Informed Grantmaking Lens

Monday, March 27, 2017 -

2:30pm to 4:30pm

This program is designed for all Maryland Philanthropy Network members to gain awareness of how early Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and trauma impacts the success/outcomes of the grants that local foundations provide, including the areas of workforce development, education, housing,...

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20Mar2017

Foundations on the Hill

Monday, March 20, 2017 (All day) to Wednesday, March 22, 2017 (All day)

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is hosted by the Forum of Regional Maryland Philanthropy Networks of Grantmakers, in partnership with the Alliance for Charitable Reform and Council on Foundations. FOTH is a two-day event that brings together foundation leaders from across the country to DC for... Read More

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16Mar2017

Focus on City Schools: A Budget Conversation with John Walker

Thursday, March 16, 2017 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Baltimore City Schools face a $130 million deficit and potentially 1,000 school-based layoffs. In January 2017, John Walker was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer for the school district. Join us for our Focus on City Schools meeting with Mr. Walker as he provides an...... Read More

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8Mar2017

Member-Sponsored Briefing: ACA Repeal - Impact and Opportunities for Maryland

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 -

9:30am to 11:00am

Consumer Health First's Executive Director, Jeananne Sciabarra, and President, Leni Preston, will present on the potential impact in Maryland of federal efforts to repeal the ACA. They will, first, provide an overview of the advances to date including the: (1... Read More

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6Mar2017

Floods and the Built Environment: Protecting Maryland's Most Vulnerable

Monday, March 6, 2017 -

9:30am to 11:00am

With over 7000 miles of tidal coastline, Maryland is one of the most vulnerable states to sea level rise. What does this mean for Baltimore, Maryland counties, and vulnerable populations? To...

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3Mar2017

Innovations in Apprenticeship and Paid Work Experience

Friday, March 3, 2017 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Job training programs that include apprenticeships, paid internships or other real life employment experiences are among the most successful in helping prepare jobseekers for new careers. Through paid work-based learning, individuals gain a better understanding of employer cultures, apply newly... Read More

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28Feb2017

Impact Investing: Setting the Stage, A National Perspective on Impact Investing

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

What is impact investing and why would a foundation want to carry this out? In this first program of a five-part series on impact investing, participants will learn about the spectrum of investing for mission that foundations across the country are using to think about and build impact investing... Read More

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27Feb2017

Education Advocacy for the 2017 Legislative Session

Monday, February 27, 2017 -

9:30am to 11:00am

The 437th Maryland State Legislative session began on January 11, 2017. Join us for a panel presentation from state-wide children/education advocacy groups as they share their legislative agendas and strategies for this session. In addition to their legislative focus, hear how they are...

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17Feb2017

Kaiser Permanente and Baltimore - Building Total Health Together

Friday, February 17, 2017 -

10:00am to 11:30am

Kaiser Permanente's mission is improving the total health of the members and communities it serves. In addition to world-class care and coverage, that also requires meaningful community partnerships, dialogue and advocacy. Through its 2016 community health needs assessment (CHNA) process, Kaiser... Read More

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16Feb2017

Philanthropy and Racial Equity: Tools for Addressing Implicit Bias and Advancing Racial Equity

Thursday, February 16, 2017 -

1:00pm to 4:00pm

We are in a moment where the nation’s racial discourse is more complex and ever-present than most have experienced before. Yet while so pervasive, for some it may feel even more challenging to effectively navigate and directly engage issues of race and racism. For others, increased volatility... Read More

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