This Bainum Brief highlights 10 ways foundations can engage in policy advocacy, with examples from many funders, including the Bainum Family Foundation, across an array of topics. It also provides lessons learned to make the best use of scarce resources and maximize the chances of success. READ MORE
The Baltimore Sun is pleased to introduce you to the 2020 Baltimore Sun Business and Civic Hall of Fame inductees. This group is the fifth to be recognized for achievements in business,... READ MORE
Outgoing city councilman and incoming comptroller Bill Henry has tapped two top staffers for when he takes office in December, and has also selected a who’s-who of Baltimore... READ MORE
Dear Colleagues,
I write to share the news that on December 4, 2020, I will be leaving my role at Maryland Philanthropy Network. I have been with MPN for 8 years – yes, time flies! It... READ MORE
On Friday, Governor Larry Hogan announced that the State of Maryland is renewing its successful partnership with The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation to implement the Affordable Rental... READ MORE
With public schools in our area beginning the year with virtual instruction, a new study finds that students are at risk of learning loss, and shows that Maryland is lacking on some key indicators... READ MORE
“Without any income, families are having to prioritize what little resources they may have to get through the COVID-19 crisis, leaving their rent and utilities unpaid. These families were already... READ MORE
With the start of a remote school year rapidly approaching, Baltimore families and educators scramble to prepare. In Baltimore City, roughly 75,000 households, or one in three, do not have either... READ MORE
Nonprofits that serve communities of color struggle to survive because of systemic racial disparities and biases. To surmount these challenges, we recommend seven approaches that have emerged from our work with these communities. READ MORE
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invested $1 million in the distribution of care packages including masks, hand sanitizer and no-touch tools for high-risk members in Maryland, the... READ MORE