Maryland Philanthropy Network invites CEOs, Presidents, and Executive Directors to deepen relationships with regional peers while sharing and aligning grantmaking strategy, practices, and reporting. The session will begin with networking opportunities followed by a roundtable discussion and, time permitting, close with some smaller conversations in breakout rooms.
The Trump administration announced on September 5, that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be terminated in March 2018, throwing the futures of nearly 800,000 immigrants into uncertainty.
During this discussion, leading experts and advocates will outline the critically necessary safeguards which state election administrators can implement to ensure that future elections are protected from sophisticated cyberattacks.
Low math and literacy skills disqualify many men and women from training programs that provide occupational skills needed to acquire family sustaining employment.
Join Philanthropy WV on their next #WVFloodRecovery Conference Call on Friday, July 29th from 12 Noon to 1:00 PM.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a peer learning exchange for arts and culture funders! In the past year we’ve learned about the Financial Impact of COVID on the Arts in Maryland, Supporting Leaders of Color in the Arts and Creative Economy in Maryland, and Arts Grantmakers’ Changes in Practice and Sharing Session. We’ll now take some time to integrate our learnings, share what we are thinking about and focusing on, and discuss our plans for the coming year.
Today, the Scott Administration announced the departure of Broadband and Digital Equity Director Jason Hardebeck, effective immediately.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Education Funders Affinity Group for a conversation about the Comprehensive Implementation Plan for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. We will explore questions around the implications of the plan for Maryland schools and ways the philanthropic community can be supportive. Members will hear from Rachel Hise, executive director of the Blueprint Accountability Implementation Board, who has extensive knowledge around plans related to the 5 pillars that undergird the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Additional AIB members who will join Rachel on the panel are Isiah “Ike” Leggett (chair) and Dr. Brit Kirwan (co-chair)
Independent Sector regularly releases Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector reports – an evolving and growing resource of data, analysis, and recommendations about key areas powering more than 1.8 million U.S. nonprofits.
Independent Sector regularly releases Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector reports – an evolving and growing resource of data, analysis, and recommendations about key areas powering more than 1.8 million U.S. nonprofits.
Evictions in Maryland are nearing pre-pandemic highs, with more than 18,000 households evicted in the first ten months of 2023, compared to just over 19,000 in the first ten months of 2019. Evictions have devastating consequences for both the ind
2023 was an exciting year for the Annie E. Casey Foundation as they celebrated several remarkable milestones. First, they entered their75th year of service to children, youth and families.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of all maternal deaths are preventable. In Maryland, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts.
Racial equity is crucial to effective philanthropy, and lean foundations—those with few or no staff—are uniquely positioned to make a significant impact. Exponent Philanthropy's 2024 publication, “Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: The Lean Funder’s Equity Journey,” delves into how these foundations are incorporating racial equity into their work to drive better decisions, achieve more equitable outcomes, and amplify their philanthropic impact.
Baltimore has long faced a crisis of vacant and abandoned homes, which makes communities less safe and hurts families’ ability to build wealth through homeownership.
***Note: This program is now virtual due to inclement weather.
This program is at capacity and is no longer accepting registrations. If you’re still interested in attending, please email the BLK ED Network to join the waitlist.
This program is at capacity and is no longer accepting registrations. Please add your name to the waitlist, and we will contact you if space opens up.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network to learn about an emerging Nonprofit Loan Fund for Baltimore area nonprofit organizations. The T. Rowe Price Foundation, the Annie E.