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05/31/2022
Four years after launching an impact investing fund aimed at making loans to local community groups, Baltimore Community Foundation is growing this part of its portfolio further as giving remains high.
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06/30/2022
There was a time, not so very long ago, when Baltimore seemed to be turning a corner, with a relatively affluent metro area, new development, and rising incomes during the 2000s.
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07/25/2022
Mental health, affordable housing and disparities related to diversity are the top three needs facing Frederick County, according to a study commissioned by The Community Foundation of Frederick County.
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12/02/2022
Baltimore is a city of opportunity. And opportunity requires investment.
Sabrina Thornton of T. Rowe Price Foundation, Recognized in Baltimore Business Journal's 40 Under 40
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11/17/2022
The Baltimore Business Journal spotlights the next generation of Greater Baltimore business leaders. 40 people under the age of 40 who are making significant career achievements and demonstrating social responsibility. Congratulations to Sabrina Thornton, Creativity and Innovation Program Officer for the T. Rowe Price Foundation, who is included among this year's honorees!
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12/21/2022
The $1.7 trillion spending package President Biden signed into law shortly before the New Year left the biggest item on charities’ legislative agenda out in the cold.
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05/15/2023
What if I told you that, just as there are renewable energy sources, there is a renewable financial resource — and it’s already quietly making progress possible? Impact investing, which generates financial returns alongside positive social change, is proving a valuable tool for spurring large scale, inclusive economic growth and creating income and wealth for residents. Impact investments can take the form of low-interest loans, venture capital or municipal bond investments, for example, all with the goal of addressing critical social needs.
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10/11/2023
Reeling from the news of the attack on Israel, grant makers with close ties to the country pledged to help in its defense and to back efforts to provide humanitarian assistance in the face of war.
Friday, February 23, 2024 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Health Funders Affinity Group for an update on health issues in this year’s legislative session.
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01/14/2020
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday that it has been promised pivotal gifts totaling $7.25 million that officials say will allow the b
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12/04/2019
The “Save Historic Antietam Foundation” in Washington County created an agency fund to help preserve historic sites.
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11/22/2019
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Music Director Marin Alsop wanted to bring music to the city's schools. She didn't have enough money to do it so she turned to longtime philanthropists Robert E.
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04/18/2024
Only about 40% of Baltimore public school graduates enroll in college, and many of them will not complete a four-year degree.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 03:00 to 05:00 PM
It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for education funders! Sarah Manekin, Program Director for U.S.
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10/17/2024
MileOne Autogroup puts a large chunk of its philanthropic efforts where the rubber meets the road.
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11/21/2024
When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, Baltimore responded swiftly as public officials, business leaders and community organizations united to support affected communities and businesses.
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11/28/2024
Chesapeake Charities honored watermen and the individuals and organizations committed to advocating and contributing to the seafood industry during its annual Celebration of Charity Award Luncheon the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Nov
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01/13/2025
A new book titled “Participatory Grantmaking in Philanthropy: How Democratizing Decision-Making Shifts Power to Communities,” includes trenchant analysis, case studies penned by leaders at participatory grantmaking practitioners, and evidence-based approaches in areas ranging from climate justice to disability rights.
Wednesday, February 05, 2025 at 03:00 to 05:00 PM
Join other education funders for a peer-to-peer exchange that will focus on grantmaking for summer learning. We encourage you to bring your burning questions, strategic ponderings, or interesting projects to raise with the group. Then, from 4:00 – 5:00PM, we’ll continue conversation and relationship building at UNION Craft Brewing.
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