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Rural Philanthropy Day on the Eastern Shore – Bridging towards Hope, Unearthing Opportunity

Tuesday, August 01, 2023 at 09:00 to 03:00 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, for an exciting day of learning and networking with fellow philanthropic leaders. The day will begin with an excursion through a portion of the Underground Railroad, including a tour of the Harriet Tubman Museum. Participants will then enjoy lunch and an engaging conversation with local voices to talk about shared goals around both the racial and economic challenges facing rural Maryland and how philanthropy might respond.

Event type:

Community Issues

Audience:

Members Only

Topic:

Black Philanthropy Month

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Betsy Nelson Legacy Fund

In honor of Betsy Nelson's extraordinary tenure as President of the Maryland Philanthro

Meet The Funders – Closing the Funding Gap for Black-Led Nonprofits III

Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 01:30 to 03:00 PM

The Black Executive Director’s (BLK ED) Network seeks to bridge the funding gap and

Event type:

Network Building

Audience:

Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

Topic:

Conversations with Leaders

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Funding Area:

Capacity Building

Creating Opportunity for Communities of Color Through Entrepreneurship

Release Date:

04/15/2019

Poverty stands in the way of far too many children in the United States, particularly kids of color.

How to Push DEI Conversations Out of the Comfort Zone

Release Date:

05/28/2019

As we work to advance racial equity in philanthropy, four practices can help us find and stay with our learning edge—the boundaries of our comfort zones and competencies where changes are truly transformative and freeing.

Wells Fargo Grants Aim to Improve Financial Health for Struggling Families

Release Date:

10/23/2019

With millions of Americans wrestling with financial insecurity, the Wells Fargo Foundation today announced $5.4 million in grants to nine organizations that help struggling households manage their finances, reduce debt, improve cr

Community Funders Begin Planning for a Post-Pandemic World

Release Date:

04/02/2020

As Americans buckle down for at least another month of social distancing and sheltering in place, more than 200 U.S.

It’s Time to End Nonprofits’ Hand-to-Mouth Way of Life

Release Date:

04/28/2020

It is not news to anyone that the Covid-19 pandemic has been hard on nonprofits, many of which are working with the communities hardest hit by this disease. In the past month, many nonprofit organizations have been on a pause.

Innovation Works launches $4M fund focused on socially driven ventures

Release Date:

11/10/2020

Innovation Works, a Baltimore organization focused on supporting socially focused entrepreneurs through programming, mentorship and funding, has launched a new $4 million fund.

Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County Announces New Advisory Board Members

Release Date:

12/01/2021

The Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Advisory Board, as well as the full slate of Executive Committee and Advisory Board members for 2022.

Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative Announces $5.3 Million for Children & Youth Programs

Release Date:

03/25/2022

The Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative (the Collaborative) has awarded $5.3 million in grants to support 93 high-quality summer programs for children and youth living in low-income families throughout Baltimore City.

Beyond Window Dressing: A Call for Reform of Private Foundations to Address the Race-based Wealth Gap

Release Date:

10/11/2021

This article first examines the role of power in traditional private philanthropy before outlining current attempts at reform and discussing the importance of funding advocacy work.

Listen, Learn, Connect: Cultural Organizations and Digital Strategy in the COVID-19 Era

Release Date:

06/01/2022

The Wyncote Foundation recently released a report on recent digital media efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Years of Native Voices Rising: A Decade of Native-Led Change

Release Date:

10/13/2023

Join Native Voices Rising, and sponsors Common Councel Foundation and Native Americans in Philanthropy, as they celebrate a decade of transformation and empowerme

Community Impact Manager

Publish date:

10/09/2024

From bridge collapse to business action: Addressing the child care crisis

Release Date:

10/14/2024

It’s past time for stakeholders across business, philanthropy, government, and education to move with urgency toward solutions to build a solid child care infrastructure.

Supporting Afghans in Crisis

Release Date:

08/23/2021

In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the collapse of the Afghan government, and the Taliban’s takeover, many Afghans are fleeing for their lives. While up-to-date figures are unavailable due to the intense conflict, more than 1 million Afghans remain displaced from their homes due to ongoing violence and frequent natural disasters. We are grateful for our colleagues at Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) who have compiled a list of actions to support philanthropic response. Maryland Philanthropy Network will continue to post ways in which philanthropy may respond to all that is happening in the world and we urge foundations and individual philanthropists to look into the future of how all of this will change Maryland and what your role may be to relieve suffering and build for our future.

SPEND $5 ON WRISTBAND AND HELP CREATE JOBS

Release Date:

12/16/2011

While you are out holiday shopping, I encourage you to stop for a latte and pick up this year’s fashion statement — a red, white, and blue wristband with the message "Indivisible.”

Blue Water Baltimore Emerges From Merger

Release Date:

03/03/2011

Mergers are common in the business world, but relatively rare in the nonprofit sector. That’s why I am intrigued by the story of Blue Water Baltimore.

Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy Session #6: What Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Have to Do with Racial Equity?

Wednesday, August 02, 2023 at 03:00 to 05:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for the last webinar in this 6-part series focused on addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. This session will explore the connection and distinction between the two, and why both should be prioritized for trust-based funders. Participants will gain a deeper knowledge on why and how to explicitly prioritize racial equity in your trust-based practices and values.

Event type:

Grantmaking Practice

Audience:

All Funders

Topic:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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