This September, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) welcomes only its second director in its 30+-year history with the appointment of Jenenne Whitfield by the Board of Directors to succeed Founder, Director and Primary Curator Rebecca Alban Hoffberger. Join the Arts Funders Affinity Group for a conversation with Ms. Whitfield to learn about her vision for AVAM, the current state of the museum, and other pertinent issues. Funders of arts and culture will have the opportunity to build relationships with one another and share their interests as well.
What is the essence of the Maryland funding community? Exponent Philanthropy, which includes all types of lean funders—those who practice philanthropy with few or no staff, is bringing its annual conference to Baltimore in October 2023 and wants to hear from you! Join Exponent Philanthropy’s new CEO Paul D. Daugherty for a conversation about our funding community – our interests, impact, and successes.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to host Dr. Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer of the Baltimore City Public School System, for our annual conversation with the Education Funders Affinity Group. Dr. Santelises will discuss the plan for the upcoming school year and highlight how philanthropy can best support the District. Members are encouraged to share questions prior to the session to maximize time with Dr. Santelises.
Maryland Philanthropy Network members are invited to a meet and greet with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and his team. We welcome the opportunity to foster relationships between the philanthropic community and city leadership.
According to a new study published in May 2020 by Bridgespan and Echoing Green, Racial Equity in Philanthropy: Closing the Funding Gap
We love connecting members with Maggie, our new president and CEO, during these coffee sessions and we think you do too! As a result, we are continuing these on a monthly basis through the end of the year.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for our annual conversation with Baltimore City Public Schools Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sonja Santelises. Dr. Santelises will share updates on City Schools 3-year plan to provide a robust education for students. She will also share information about opportunities for the funding community to support City Schools in light of their investment plans for federal American Rescue Plan dollars (ESSER III).
We love connecting members with Maggie, our new president and CEO, during these coffee sessions and we think you do too! As a result, we are continuing these on a monthly basis through the end of the year.
We love connecting members with Maggie, our new president and CEO, during these coffee sessions and we think you do too! As a result, we are continuing these on a monthly basis through the end of the year. Grab your favorite morning beverage and join Maggie for a chance to build relationship and share your thoughts about Maryland Philanthropy Network in this small group space.
Grab your favorite morning beverage and join Maggie, our new president and CEO, for a chance to build relationship and share your thoughts about Maryland Philanthropy Network in this small group space. All Maryland Philanthropy Network members are welcome but each session is capped at 15 participants to keep the sessions manageable.