Last year my colleague Adam Donaldson convinced me to join as a fun way to deepen relationships between a few foundations. Join what? Well, believe it or not, join an Maryland Philanthropy Network Fantasy Football league.
It likely comes as no surprise to anyone that poor people haven't seen their fate improve since the advent of the Great Recession.
As the year draws to a close, I have been reflecting upon the accomplishments of, and challenges for, the Maryland philanthropic community over the past 12 months.
At a time when democracy is being challenged, both at home and abroad, finding avenues to support an inclusive and multiracial society has become tantamount.
American democracy is under siege in three key areas:
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
Leaders of several intermediary organizations share how they envision their role within—and how they ultimately hope to upend—the philanthropic landscape.
Program Resources for "Race AND Gender: Intersectional Approaches to Equity"
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View Materials from Recovery and Essential Workers: A Look into the Early Childhood Workforce
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View materials from "United Way of Central Maryland’s Walk a Mile Experience"
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.
Maryland Philanthropy Network has joined our colleagues from the Nonprofit Infrastructure Investment Advocacy Group (NIIAG) in responding to The Build Back Better legislation expected to see Congressional action this week. Maggie Gunther
Thank you to the 79 members who responded to our member survey, the first in many years but not the last.
This is the second session of a 6-part webinar series on Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy focused on addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. In this session, we’ll unpack the difference between unrestricted funding that is deployed in a trust-based way, and what it looks like when it’s not. We’ll also share case studies from funders who have shifted from project-specific to majority unrestricted funding, as well as those who have embedded trust-based values within semi-restricted grants. Participants can expect to gain greater clarity on the philosophy behind unrestricted funding in a trust-based context, and strategies for aligning trust-based values with the way grants are structured and deployed.
View Materials from Green Funders Legislative Debrief
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View program resources from The State of Reproductive Health and Justice Efforts in Maryland.
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View materials from Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth: Review of Trends from Across the Country.
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View materials from "City Schools' Funder Focus Group Part 1 (Fall Reopening Plan)".
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View Materials for "The Fiscal Sponsorship Landscape in Maryland"
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