Policy Overview
Maryland Philanthropy Network seeks to grow and support our members capacity to engage in public policy. Guided by our organization’s vision for the future, we are committed to the promotion of positive and practical policy solutions to advance equity and justice in our state and country.
To achieve our goals, MPN exists as a forum where funders can engage in public policy work that will positively impact the communities they serve. This is a starting point and resource library to guide funders on their engagement journey.
Public Policy Committee
The Committee seeks to advise the Board on Maryland Philanthropy Network’s leadership in public policy, government relations, and public-private partnerships to bring ideas and insights of members to local, state, and national public policy discussions. The Committee meets four times a year.
Join Our Team
If this work sounds of interest to you, imagine your name here and consider applying to be MPN's Director of Public Policy and Networks!
Take Action and Get Engaged
Engaging in policy can help protect, strengthen, and sustain philanthropic investments by advancing equitable systems change and ensuring the systems surrounding funded programs support long-term community well-being.
Policy Initiatives
Our policy work is grounded in equity and collaboration.
Stay Informed
MPN monitors policy issues with impacts to the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors and periodically shares updates, events of interest, and action alerts via MPN's Public Policy Listserv.