Investing in good jobs creates a strong foundation for community economic growth. Research shows that businesses that do this have better retention, are more competitive and resilient, and often more profitable.
It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for arts and culture funders! During this lightly structured peer-to-peer exchange, we'll discuss some priorities for the group.
This meeting is for Maryland Philanthropy Network members and prospective members only. Please log in to the website to register and view the event description. Contact Amanda Smith with any questions.
Please join the Housing Funders Affinity Group for a legislative debrief to understand outcomes of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session around issues related to housing justice and homelessness prevention.
Join the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative for a Legislative Debrief to understand outcomes from the 2026 Maryland state legislative session on efforts to boost economic opportunity for Marylanders. This will include a discussion around specific bills related to employment, income generation and wealth building policies. Our speakers will share information and insights about bills that passed as well as those that did not quite make it this year.
Please join the Green Funders Affinity Group for a Legislative Debrief to understand outcomes of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session around issues related to the environment, climate justice, clean energy, and protection of our natural resources.
Please join the Prenatal to Five and Education Funders Affinity Groups for a legislative debrief unpacking highlights from Maryland’s latest legislative session. The conversation will explore how legislative outcomes related to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and early childhood affect prenatal through secondary education and related supports for children’s behavioral health, child care providers, students and families.
Please join the Health Funders Affinity Group and the Behavioral Health Workgroup for a debrief on key policy and legislation related to health, substance use, and mental health priorities from the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session.
This session is part of Maryland Philanthropy Network's 2026 Legislative Debrief Series. Each session will focus on key topic areas and feature expert speakers who will break down what passed, what didn’t, and what it all means for philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and our communities across the region. Click here to view and register for the full series!
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (Board) recently announced the unanimous selection of Dr.
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Health Funders Affinity Group is hosting public sector leaders for updates about key developments in their work with the goal of fostering collaboration and leveraging public sector funds.

