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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
Members' Memo | November 13, 2024
Release Date: 
11/13/2024

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.

We Must be in it for the Long Haul: A Peer Conversation about Stemming Anti-Black Racism
Thursday, October 01, 2020 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

In June, ABFE released We Must be in it for the Long Haul, a call to action to philanthropy to stem anti-Black racism developed in partnership with Black foundations executives across the country. 

Shanaysha Sauls, President & CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation and one of the signatories of the statement, will ground participants in the impetus for the statement and share insight around the significance for MPN’s members.  From there, MPN members will have a chance to learn and share with peers in smaller breakout groups.

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Maryland Aging Innovations Group 2023 Summit: Aging Together in Maryland
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 at 08:30 to 02:30 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Maryland Aging Innovations Group for the 2023 Summit to encourage Maryland’s commitment to develop a multisector plan for aging that will engage and impact all Maryland residents. Along with sharing the local ‘age-friendly’ framework urban and rural Area Agencies on Aging are implementing; participants will hear about New York’s innovative efforts in creating a state-wide resource that transforms the infrastructure and coordination of services for a rapidly aging population and people with disabilities. We’ll end with inspirational Creative Arts Projects for older adults!

After three years, we are delighted to offer this event in-person at the beautiful Vollmer Center at Cylburn Arboretum. 

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
Aging/Older Adults Funders
Funding Area: 
Aging
Maryland Community Foundations Association

The Maryland Community Foundations Association (MCFA) connects and promotes community foundations as a form of philanthropy benefitting towns, cities and rural areas across our state. This group convenes in support of their shared missions and focus on helping individuals, families and businesses plan and carry out their charitable giving; and in building endowments to serve their regions' changing needs.

Renewing Our Commitment to The Declaration
Release Date: 
07/04/2021

The Declaration of Independence, written 245 years ago, inspired a revolution that helped birth a nation. The power of the Declaration’s “self-evident” truths also inspired global movements for human rights and democracy that remain powerful today, by declaring that all “are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” As we emerge from a tumultuous year—of pandemic, racial strife, and party polarization—it is worth returning to these fundamental truths, and to reflect on how they might help us heal and rebuild our incredibly diverse nation. This 4th of July weekend, a group of funders, thinkers, creators, and community leaders are launching the New Declaration campaign, which invites every community to join in reflection and creative expression. Our goal is to strengthen the foundations of our nation in advance of the Declaration’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Grantmaker's Fundamentals Series | Part 3: Nonprofit Finance
Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 09:30 to 11:30 AM

All grantmakers are invited to participate in this four-part professional development series taught by our region's experienced practitioners, presented by Maryland Philanthropy Network. Session Three will cover understanding nonprofit financial statements with Jennifer Pedroni, Director at BDO FMA. Participants will learn how to read and understand budgets and financial statements to assess the health of an organization.  They will also learn what questions to ask and understand how to interpret the numbers based on a nonprofit organization's age, mission, or funding streams.

Event type: 
Grantmaking Practice
Audience: 
All Funders
Grants Managers/Administrators
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Nonprofit Financials
Grant Writing

Maryland Philanthropy Network recognizes the potential burden of application and reporting practices on both grantseekers and grantmakers. Nonprofit organizations devote significant time to researching and writing grant proposals and reports, and grantmakers expend significant (often volunteer) time managing grants and evaluating how to best make a difference.

Members' Memo | October 2021
Release Date: 
10/20/2021

Thank you to the 79 members who responded to our member survey, the first in many years but not the last.

Members' Memo | January 18, 2023
Release Date: 
01/18/2023

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our Interim President and CEO Kevin McHugh.

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