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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Local Philanthropic Organizations Issue Joint Statement on Insurrection at U.S. Capitol

The Community Foundation of Howard County, the Horizon Foundation, the United Way of Central Maryland and the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County jointly condemn the acts of violence perpetrated on our United States Capitol and our elected leaders on January 6 in a deliberate attempt to disrupt the certification of a fair and democratic election. This attack on the peaceful transition of democratic power – which is so core to our principles as a nation – is an affront to us all. READ MORE

Friday, January 08, 2021

Philanthropies Condemn Political Violence, Call on Leaders to Protect Democracy and Get Back to the People’s Business

Maryland Philanthropy Network joined over 250 philanthropic leaders and peers, issued the following letter affirming the principles of a free, fair, and safe election... READ MORE

Thursday, January 07, 2021

‘Our Children Are Watching': Nonprofit and Foundation Leaders Respond to Capitol Hill Violence

In the wake of the attack on the Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021,n prominent nonprofit leaders issued statements and comments. The Chronicle of Philanthropy is collecting and... READ MORE

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

What to know about the coronavirus vaccine rollout in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

More than 1 out of every 100 Americans have now been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus, the virus that has overturned life as we know it for nearly a year. In the D.C. region, more than 200... READ MORE

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Foundations Respond to Crisis: Toward Greater Flexibility and Responsiveness?

In light of the crises of 2020—a global health pandemic and resulting economic crisis, which have exacerbated long-standing inequities in our society, as well as a nationwide reckoning with anti-... READ MORE

Wednesday, December 09, 2020

Maryland Philanthropy Network Appoints Elisabeth Hyleck as Acting President

The Board of Directors of Maryland... READ MORE

Wednesday, December 09, 2020

The Big Vision for the Next Stage of Education Philanthropy

How should philanthropy support young people in this perilous time in U.S. history? The confluence of a global pandemic, an economic crisis, and a nationwide call for racial justice will... READ MORE

Friday, December 04, 2020

Viewpoint: Child care merits greater investment

For months, as the Covid-19 pandemic continued and intensified, early care and education providers in the District and across the country wondered how they were going to survive. The $3.5 billion... READ MORE

Monday, November 30, 2020

Deciding which charity to support doesn’t have to be hard. These tips will help.

Anna Hargrave calls it “paralysis by possibility.” That’s the feeling some people get this time of year when they’ve decided to donate to charity but don’t know exactly

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Maryland Philanthropy Network Launches Search for President and CEO

Maryland Philanthropy Network Board of Directors has initiated a search for a new executive. MPN is seeking a President and CEO who is passionate about strategic philanthropy and its potential to make a positive difference in the region. The new executive will lead the continued evolution of this respected membership organization and will uphold its commitment to being a leading voice in advancing racial equity. READ MORE

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