Thursday, January 23, 2025
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News & Updates
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Baltimore’s neighborhoods are the heart of the city, but many have long struggled with systemic inequities, high vacancy rates, and disinvestment. Community development corporations (CDCs) across... READ MORE
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The state of Maryland has recognized the potential for registered apprenticeships both to provide a path to better-paying careers that do not require college degrees and to help employers meet their needs for employees with specialized skills. In this latest Abell Foundation report, Linda Dworak of Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative offers an overview of apprenticeship and the current landscape in Maryland and Baltimore. READ MORE
Monday, January 20, 2025
Claire E. Sufrin, editor of Sources, reached out to the leaders of The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation to talk about best practices for... READ MORE
Sunday, January 19, 2025
In times of challenge, uncertainty or transition, community foundations can bring people together for a common cause: the community. Community foundations serve as a trusted resource and nonprofit... READ MORE
Thursday, January 16, 2025
The Board of Governors of The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund (Baker Fund) announces... READ MORE
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The ninth annual report on trends in philanthropy from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy aims to help fundraisers, grantmakers, donors, consultants, and more anticipate and prepare for what's next in our field. Five years since the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped our daily lives and presented us with challenges unlike any we’d faced before. Half a decade later, we’re left to reflect on how much has truly changed — and what remains the same. READ MORE
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
Monday, January 13, 2025
A new book titled “Participatory Grantmaking in Philanthropy: How Democratizing Decision-Making Shifts Power to Communities,” includes trenchant analysis, case studies penned by leaders at participatory grantmaking practitioners, and evidence-based approaches in areas ranging from climate justice to disability rights. READ MORE
Friday, January 10, 2025
Philanthropy California is an alliance of Northern California Grantmakers, Southern California Grantmakers, and Catalyst of San Diego and... READ MORE
Thursday, January 02, 2025
My 25-year-old son told me that I should channel my inner “2008 Obama” as his generation wants and needs to focus on “hope.”As life would have it, at this moment, I am actually extremely hopeful... READ MORE
Thursday, January 02, 2025
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has announced a $3 million impact investment in the Renter Wealth Creation Fund, which aims to preserve affordable housing while... READ MORE
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, co-founder of the Mizrahi Family Charitable Fund, shares thoughts on the climate, environment, and hopes for the new year in Maryland Matters. READ MORE
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
For the fourth consecutive year, The Daily Record offers readers a look at the 100 men and women who they believe are shaping our businesses, governments, nonprofits, law firms and other key institutions. READ MORE
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
A night of food, fellowship and philanthropy. Guests at the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Annual Dinner & Celebration of Philanthropy enjoyed a cocktail hour to... READ MORE
Friday, December 13, 2024
In 2023, the Annie E. Casey Foundation partnered with several organizations to support Baltimore’s ... READ MORE
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Governor Wes Moore announced the inaugural grant awardees of the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (... READ MORE
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
Monday, December 09, 2024
Baltimore Community Foundation President & CEO Shanaysha Sauls reflects on how the community foundation embraced change, supported recovery, and inspired progress in a year of... READ MORE
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has appointed Allison Gerber as vice president of the Center for Economic Opportunity, a role in which she will lead efforts to... READ MORE
Wednesday, December 04, 2024
Maryland Public Television (MPT) has launched the Maryland Center for Media Literacy & Education, a new initiative designed to empower Marylanders of all ages to navigate the... READ MORE
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Chesapeake Charities honored watermen and the individuals and organizations committed to advocating and contributing to the seafood industry during its annual Celebration of... READ MORE
Monday, November 25, 2024
Maryland Philanthropy Network is requesting proposals from vendors to execute the design phase of a comprehensive Drupal website rebuild. MPN's website is a multi-purpose digital hub for numerous stakeholders including grantmaking organizations and philanthropic leaders, policymakers, nonprofit organizations, and other community members and interested users. Responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2025. READ MORE
Thursday, November 21, 2024
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Baltimore responded swiftly as public officials, business leaders and community organizations united to support affected... READ MORE
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A windfall of housing and financial development grants totaling more than $150 million were awarded by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott this fall.
While the Giving Pledge ... READ MORE
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Horizon Foundation had an awesome night with the Howard County Public School System at its first Taste Test Night! Thank you to our Healthier Choices Coalition and all of the... READ MORE
Monday, November 18, 2024
Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) today announced a historic $65 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking her second major donation to the non-profit.... READ MORE
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Few things impact us more deeply than the powerful photos and heart-wrenching stories of those devastated by natural disasters. Since they are typically geographically focused, community foundation know the best way to get donations where they are immediately needed — whether it be for medical supplies, shelter, food or unexpected needs brought on by the disaster. They can get money out rapidly to vetted nonprofits who can provide targeted and much-needed assistance to their community. READ MORE
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) announced the recipients of the 2024 Thome Aging Well Innovation grants. Over the next 24 months, more than $9 million will support 17... READ MORE
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Health Equity Fund at the Greater Washington Community Foundation has announced $25.8 million in... READ MORE
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE
Friday, November 08, 2024
On September 26th, Baltimore Community Foundation welcomed supporters, fundholders, and community partners to our downtown offices for the launch of Community Connections, a new... READ MORE
Monday, November 04, 2024
What Grantees Want Funders to Know is a new... READ MORE
Thursday, October 31, 2024
On October 3rd, United Philanthropy Forum’s network of philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) came together for an annual Philanthropy + Policy Institute to share the political forecast, strategies for engaging with a new federal administration, how best to navigate the regulatory process, the role of philanthropy in preparing for Census 2030, and a special focus on the power of collaboration between state governments and philanthropy through public/private partnerships. READ MORE
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Earlier this month, the Horizon Foundation communications team, Cat Harmon and Kerry Darragh, flew off to Kansas City to join ComNet24, the... READ MORE
Monday, October 28, 2024
Maryland Nonprofits, which represents over 1,800 member organizations and advocates on behalf of 40,000 nonprofits across the state, has unveiled a new comprehensive brand as part of its mission... READ MORE
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
According to Chapin Hall, 1 in 10 young adults — or 3.5 million people in the United States between the ages of 18 and 25 — experience some form of homelessness.
As part of the... READ MORE
Thursday, October 17, 2024
MileOne Autogroup puts a large chunk of its philanthropic efforts where the rubber meets the road.
Its charitable arm,... READ MORE
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to welcome Elaine Carroll as Program Manager for the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative! Working with the Director of the BWFC, Linda Dworak, Elaine will facilitate the formation and implementation of the new Baltimore Climate and Infrastructure Workforce Hub (The Hub). READ MORE
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Nine Baltimore nonprofits will receive a cut of a $4 million commitment from JPMorgan Chase to tackle the city’s vacant housing crisis and form a working group that meets... READ MORE
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