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The Science of Reading in Maryland
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:00 AM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group to learn more about the Science of Reading movement broadly and the critical elements for effective implementation. We’ll also learn from the co-directors of the Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity about the key findings and recommendations from their comprehensive review of literacy instruction in public school districts across the state, and from Maryland READS about their work to support, advocate for, and amplify change initiatives throughout Maryland focused on meaningful Science of Reading reforms.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Education Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Education
State of the Sector: What Nonprofits Need from their Relationship with Funders
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 09:30 to 11:30 AM

Supporting nonprofit organizational health by way of facilitating stronger partnerships between philanthropy and nonprofits is one of three priority actions that resulted from Maryland Philanthropy Network member conversations over the past year in our State of the Sector Workgroup. MPN members are invited to build on these conversations by joining this special program with Associated Black Charities and Baltimore area Black-focused nonprofit organizations around positive relationships in support of the organizational health of nonprofit organizations. 

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Social Sector
Funding Area: 
Social Sector
Nonprofit Infrastructure
Vulnerable Immigrants in Maryland: Responding to Unaccompanied Children and Undocumented Adults
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

At this program, panelists will describe how the cases of unaccompanied children and vulnerable immigrant adults are being handled by the legal services community, as well as the efforts taken to address their mental health and other basic needs. They will also discuss the Multi-Ethnic Domestic Violence Project (MEDOVI), which creates an avenue for victims who are immigrants and their children to get legal status; and how Maryland’s legal community is gearing up to serve even more immigrants.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Immigration and Refugees
Grantmaking Fundamentals Workshop 2019
Tuesday, June 04, 2019 at 08:00 to 04:00 PM

This full-day professional development workshop for grantmakers is taught by the region's experienced practitioners and is designed for trustees and staff of foundations, giving circles and corporate giving, individuals who are exploring how to organize significant charitable giving, and beginning and intermediate grantmakers.

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
All Funders
Board & Trustees
New Staff
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
HR & Operations
Legal Issues
Transforming Baltimore into a Trauma Responsive City
Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 02:00 to 04:00 PM

Join us as we engage in a consultative session with Councilman Cohen, Tisha Edwards, Bryonna Harris, Karen Webber, and Dr. Michael Sinclair to discuss how we make a systemic shift to prevent and address trauma city-wide and engage in collective healing at a personal and community level. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Behavioral Health Funders
Health Funders
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Behavioral Health
Health Access and Care
Public Safety/Violence Prevention
Introduction to Trust-Based Philanthropy
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project as we explore questions about changes funders are making and how to leverage this moment to reexamine philanthropic practices. After presenting a general overview of the interrelated principles of trust-based philanthropy, we'll engage in a discussion about how trust-based practice benefits whole systems — enabling both funders and nonprofits to do our work with more ease, authenticity, and joy.

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Black Funders Convening
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Welcome to the space for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Black Executive Directors, Presidents, CEOs and experienced staff to connect, offer mutual support, and deepen relationships. As leaders and decision-makers in your foundations, you are bridge-builders, trend-spotters, and changemakers with the space to innovate while also keeping the long-game in mind. Join the conversation to learn and share your challenges and successes with peers.

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders

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