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Shaping our Shared Future: A Child Poverty Summit
Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 09:30 to 01:30 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network and William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone for a gathering of Maryland leaders to celebrate the passage of the historic ENOUGH Act.  Learn directly from Maryland Governor Wes Moore and state and national leaders about Maryland's groundbreaking approach to addressing economic mobility and join forces with leaders committed to economic mobility and moving the needle for children in Maryland.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Children's and Youth Services
Families and Children
Organizational Health: Technology Trends in the Nonprofit Sector
Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network as we discuss technology trends for the nonprofit sector with Amy Sample Ward, Executive Director of NTEN, a nonprofit capacity building organization that has been building the technology leadership and confidence of nonprofit staff for 24 years. Amy and Anne Allen, a Program Officer with the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, will talk about their experience and lessons learned from an on-going partnership between the two organizations to support nonprofit technology. Following their examples, we’ll discussion options for what philanthropy can do to support this aspect of nonprofit organizational health.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Information Technology
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance & Capacity Building
Funding Area: 
Nonprofit Infrastructure
Briefing on Historic Plan to Address Vacant Properties in Baltimore Neighborhoods
Monday, September 23, 2024 at 08:30 to 10:00 AM

In 2023, Mayor Brandon Scott, BUILD, and the Greater Baltimore Committee formed an agreement to end the crisis of vacant and abandoned properties in Baltimore City over the next 15 years. This partnership is committed to a “whole blocks” approach that will leverage an estimated $3 billion in public investment — including $300 million in private and philanthropic contributions — to bring an additional $5 billion in private investments to neighborhoods across Baltimore. We invite business and philanthropic leaders to a briefing about this strategy. The session will highlight specific areas where expertise and resources from the business and philanthropic communities can support a historic public-private partnership to eliminate vacant housing and build safe, stable neighborhoods where all city residents can thrive. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Funding Area: 
Community Development/Neighborhoods
Housing and Homelessness
Introduction to the Disability Inclusion Pledge
Monday, October 07, 2024 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

Join your peers to learn more about the Disability & Philanthropy Forum (the Forum) and the Disability Inclusion Pledge in a session facilitated by Sarah Napoli, Learning Services Director for the Forum. Current signatories will share their progress as pledge signatories and how the Disability & Philanthropy Forum can support your journey to implement accessibility in your work. 

Event type: 
Professional Development
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Governance
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
HR & Operations
Leadership Development
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.

Giving Circles in Our Region

The Greater Baltimore/Washington region is experiencing enormous growth in giving circles that are having an impact in our community- both through the specific programs they are funding and as catalysts for the growth of philanthropy overall.

Resources for Supporting Haiti
Release Date: 
08/19/2021

On August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. Hundreds have been deeply affected and thousands are injured while others will be left homeless or jobless. It can be tricky to determine how to sift through the information to prioritize philanthropic action. Our colleagues at Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy have both compiled lists of trusted resources to help philanthropy bring attention and aid to affected communities. We encourage you to review these resources and share your generosity by making donations to affected residents of the island.

2019 Giving Circle Gathering: Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Your Circle’s Work
Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 10:00 to 02:30 PM

Giving circle leaders are invited to the Eleventh Annual Giving Circle Gathering. The dozens of giving circles in our region will gather together to connect and learn from one another about a variety of issues important to giving circles.

Event type: 
Network Building
Audience: 
Giving Circles
Topic: 
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Information Technology
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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