Democracy and the Social Sector

2022 Education Policy Legislative Update

Monday, February 28, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a discussion with Senator Paul Pinsky and leading education advocates about the 2022 Legislative Session. Senator Pinsky will share information about K-12 education legislation under review and the role of philanthropy in K-12 education in support of public funding efforts. Advocates will share education bills they are working on and a status update from their perspectives on the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. We will also hear from the charter school community to learn their policy priorities and how they are impacted by the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, and the influx of state and federal dollars.

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Philanthropy’s Role in Advocacy and Public Policy: A Workshop for Trustees, Senior Leadership and Program Officers

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 01:30 to 03:00 PM

The philanthropic sector must understand the necessity for advocacy and public policy as a core element in their grantmaking for real impact. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and our speakers to learn about navigating advocacy in the philanthropic landscape and how foundations take on advocacy efforts as well as explore how funders support advocates that are important especially considering current events.

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American Rescue Plan: Strategies for Community Co-Design

Monday, May 24, 2021 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) means billions of dollars to states, cities, and counties, with the aim of helping communities recover from the health and economic setbacks of the pandemic. Past experience has taught us that investment decisions are stronger and more effective when they involve community input. Join Census Legacies, Center For Social Innovation at UC Riverside, Independent Sector, Maryland Philanthropy Network, and other philanthropic partners for a conversation exploring how Community Investment Boards can ensure more effective and equitable allocation of American Rescue Plan dollars.

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Community Issues

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COVID-19

Democracy and Social Sector

Virtual Foundations on the Hill 2021

Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is an annual opportunity for grantmakers and regional associations to meet with their federal lawmakers to personally discuss their work with members of Congress. The next Foundations on the Hill will take place virtually March 16 - 18 and 23 - 25, 2021. Through a mix of virtual meetings, digital advocacy opportunities, and social media engagement, Foundations on the Hill attendees and advocates will take sector legislative priorities directly to members of Congress, sharing the vision of a courageous philanthropic sector that catalyzes a just and equitable society where all can participate and prosper.

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Public/Private Partnership

Mid-Session Legislative Update with Strong Schools Maryland

Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

On November 17^th, members met with Strong Schools Maryland to prepare for this year’s legislative sessio

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Enhancing the Civic Participation Capacity in Baltimore: A Roundtable Discussion

Friday, June 26, 2020 at 01:30 to 03:00 PM

Please join us together with OSI-Baltimore, Black Girls Vote, No Boundaries Coalition, and Baltimore Votes for a virtual roundtable about opportunities for funders to support a strong civic participation culture in Baltimore.

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Community Issues

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Democracy and Social Sector

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Civic Engagement

COVID-19 and the Impact on 2020 Census Outreach: Shifting tactics to get out the count

Friday, May 15, 2020 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM

Join us to learn how COVID-19 and the Census Bureau’s adjusted operational timeline are impacting 2020 Census outreach and about creative approaches to reach historically undercounted communities and how census engagement can support long-term capacity building.

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National Event

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Census 2020

Building Community Power through Civic Participation in 2020 Elections and Beyond

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Philanthropy is crucial in maintaining a strong and equitable democracy. Such a democracy creates a culture of civic participation which enables communities to utilize collective power to shape systems and structures.

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Civic Engagement

Foundations on the Hill 2020

Monday, March 09, 2020 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH), presented by United Philanthropy Forum, is a multi-day event that brings together foundation leaders from across the country to DC for meetings with Congress about key issues of importance to foundations and philanthropy.

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Maryland Philanthropy Network Advocacy Day in Annapolis

Thursday, March 05, 2020 at 08:15 to 12:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for our 2020 Advocacy Day in Annapolis. This trip to Annapolis is an opportunity for Maryland Philanthropy Network members to learn how they can impact systems-change by observing the legislative session, learning about the legislative process firsthand, building relationships with legislators, and educating members of the legislature.

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