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Foundations on the Hill 2025
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Hosted and presented by United Philanthropy Forum and Council on Foundations in partnership with Independent Sector, Foundations on the Hill is the premier public policy conference uniting the philanthropic sector to strengthen our collective voice on Capitol Hill. With a new Congress set to begin and transformative tax reform legislation on the horizon, #FOTH25 arrives at a crucial time for our sector. Key issues affecting the future of the sector will be at the forefront of legislative discussions. Your voice and experience are essential in shaping policies that strengthen our sector's ability to serve communities effectively.

Event type: 
National Event
Audience: 
Members Only
Policy Staff
Topic: 
Public Policy
2025 Philanthropy Day In Annapolis
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 09:00 to 04:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an expanded opportunity for all MPN member networks to convene in our State Capitol to receive updates from state policy makers and sector leaders on the 2025 legislative session including key issues and priorities that affect Maryland communities include state budget impacts on philanthropy. An opportunity will be provided for affinity groups and collaboratives across the MPN network to delve deeper into policies specific to their issue areas with facilitated discuss with issue experts. 

Event type: 
Conference
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Public/Private Partnership
2025 Maryland Nonprofits Legislative Preview
Monday, January 13, 2025 at 09:00 to 12:30 PM

Maryland Philanthropy Network has partnered with Maryland Nonprofits to host a Legislative Briefing for many years. This is your opportunity to learn what other funders and nonprofits will be working on, policy issues affecting nonprofits, how the legislature will function, how you can be an effective advocate in the coming year, and how to access opportunities for your organization. During this virtual convening, you will hear from public officials, the incoming administration, and leading nonprofit advocates. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Policy Staff
Topic: 
Democracy and Social Sector
Public Policy
Virtual Brown Bag: Post-Election Conversation for Funders
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 12:00 to 01:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an informal opportunity to discuss the 2024 General Election. This will be a chance to connect with peers to share reflections on what is top of mind for funders and the communities they serve. This dialogue will help inform how MPN approaches state and regional policy conversations. We hope to gain insights on how Maryland funders are thinking about the affect of the political environment on their work.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Conversation with Secretary Jake Day, Department of Housing and Community Development
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Join us for a conversation with Cabinet Secretary Jacob "Jake" Day of the State Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Basic Human Needs Funders
Funders Together to End Homelessness Baltimore
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Basic Human Needs
Community Development/Neighborhoods
Housing and Homelessness
Conversation with Cabinet Secretary Vincent Schiraldi, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
Tuesday, October 01, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

Join us for a conversation with Cabinet Secretary Vincent “Vinny” Schiraldi, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services to learn about priorities for the department, special programs including an update on the Community Investment Initiative, insights on what the department is seeing across the state and an outlook for the future. Information will be shared about the range of ways that philanthropy become involved.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Conversations with Leaders
Legal Issues
Public Policy
Public/Private Partnership
Funding Area: 
Criminal Justice
Public Safety/Violence Prevention
Maryland Climate Partners Coalition Update on the Implementation of the Climate Solutions Now Act
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

During last year's Green Funders Legislative Debrief, the Maryland Climate Partners Coalition Steering Committee provided an update to funders on the progress of implementing the Climate Solutions Now Act. In collaboration with Chesapeake Bay Funders Network, Maryland Philanthropy Network's Green Funders Affinity Group invites you to learn more about what's next for this work as the Climate Partners track progress on state goals, educate key stakeholders, and advocate for the full enactment of all components of the law. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Green Funders
Policy Staff
Topic: 
Public Policy
Funding Area: 
Advocacy
Environment/Sustainability

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