Last month, I was fortunate enough to attend the first of a four-part Redefining Capital series hosted by the Federal Reserve of Richmond/Baltimore Branch and a number of community partners — including, proudly, the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
It’s been some time since nonprofits have had something to cheer about. They have been hit hard by proverbial one-two punches.
As a membership organization of foundations and corporate giving programs, the Maryland Philanthropy Network has had a longstanding interest in increasing the funding community's capacity to support and use data to inform decision making.
Nationally, 22 percent of all foundation grants invest in quality private and public education, which makes education second only to health as a grantmaking area.
When asked, grantmakers had some interesting insights into the best and worst grants they have made.
It is an exciting time for public education in Baltimore.
It likely comes as no surprise to anyone that poor people haven't seen their fate improve since the advent of the Great Recession.
In today's environment, nonprofit organizations are faced with numerous challenges, be they financial, administrative, or programmatic.
While you are out holiday shopping, I encourage you to stop for a latte and pick up this year’s fashion statement — a red, white, and blue wristband with the message "Indivisible.”
Ten years