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Friday, September 25, 2020

Judge says 2020 census must continue for another month

U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh in California made her ruling late Thursday, two days after hearing arguments from attorneys for the Census Bureau, and attorneys for civil rights groups and local governments that had sued the Census Bureau in an effort to halt the 2020 census from stopping at the end of the month. Attorneys for the civil rights groups and local governments said the shortened schedule would undercount residents in minority and hard-to-count communities. READ MORE

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Give Blck: New Database Connects Donors to Black Nonprofits

Give Blck, a new digital platform that raises visibility for Black-founded nonprofits across America, launches today. The tool helps donors easily identify these organizations in order to drive more dollars to underfunded causes and help solve racial disparities in philanthropic funding. READ MORE

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Bainum Brief, Volume 2 Creating Change Through Policy Advocacy: 10 Ways Foundations Can Engage

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

Friday, September 11, 2020

Baltimore Sun Business and Civic Hall of Fame 2020 class

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

Wednesday, September 09, 2020

Incoming city comptroller Bill Henry adds local business, nonprofit leaders to his team

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

Wednesday, September 09, 2020

Maryland Philanthropy Network Executive Transition | Members' Memo

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

Friday, September 04, 2020

Hogan announces renewal of affordable housing program for Marylanders with disabilities

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

Friday, September 04, 2020

Maryland 'medium risk' state for student learning loss, according to new report

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

Friday, September 04, 2020

Community Foundation awards additional $42K in crisis grants to non-profits; total now $260K

“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

Thursday, September 03, 2020

United Way donates laptops, sets up fund to provide computers to Baltimore City Public School students

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

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