Michael Bigley is the Director of the Venable Foundation, one of the largest law firm foundations in the country. A key aspect of his work has been to increase public awareness of Venable’s funding opportunities and diversify the grantee docket. As we transition back to more face-to-face activities in the future, Michael looks forward to meeting new MPN colleagues and discovering how philanthropy can address systemic issues present in our communities together.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is currently not accepting new applicants for fiscal hosting. We believe Maryland communities deserve a strong fiscal hosting ecosystem that supports innovation, centers grassroots leadership,
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.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
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View Materials from Understanding and Strengthening Baltimore's Fiscal Sponsorship Landscape.
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View Materials from Code Red for Humanity: Leadership & Actions around Climate Change in Maryland
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View program resources from Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore July Meeting.
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View Materials from Teacher Pipeline Series: Part II – Practitioner Perspectives.
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This new report highlights ongoing initiatives to create jobs through economic inclusion in Baltimore. Through interviews, it documents best practices and finds that the strategies create benefits for individuals, businesses and institutions. The report calls for broader participation by businesses and institutions as well as people-focused investments and policies.
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View materials from "Health Funders Sharing Session"
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The gymnasium at Reginald F. Lewis High School was filled Saturday with people with ideas on how to improve the lives of Baltimore’s young people.
Updates from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
In honor of Betsy Nelson's extraordinary tenure as President of the Maryland Philanthro
It is hard to forget the shock, confusion, uncertainty and disruption felt in the early days following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Updates from the Baltimore Integration Partnership, a project hosted by the Maryland Philanthropy Network.
