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2025 Philanthropy Day In Annapolis

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for the 2025 Philanthropy Day in Annapolis!

This year’s event will be an expanded opportunity for all MPN members to convene in our State Capitol. Members will receive updates from state policy makers and sector leaders on the 2025 legislative session. Members will learn about key issues and priorities that affect Maryland communities as well as updates on the state budget and the potential impact 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. Lunch will be served.

Speakers:

Senator Cory McCray, Legislative Sponsor for 2025 Day in Annapolis
Senator Malcolm Augustine, President Pro Tem
Rachel Hise, Executive Director, Accountability and Implementation Board (Blueprint for Maryland’s Future)
Benjamin Orr, Founder, President and CEO, Maryland Center on Economic Policy
Heather Iliff, President & CEO, Maryland Nonprofits
Karen Aldridge-Eason, Founder and Former Director, Michigan Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison
Additional speakers may be added.

What to Expect:

2025 State Legislative Update
State Budget Impacts: Implications for philanthropy and nonprofits
Best Practices:
- The role of philanthropy in public/private partnerships to achieve positive outcomes for communities
- Lessons learned from the Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison in Michigan
- Tips for successful coordination between Government and Philanthropy
Roundtable Reflections: MPN Affinity Groups and Collaboratives discuss impacts on philanthropy for 2025

Transportation:

MPN will coordinate carpooling for MPN members. If you're interested in group transportation, please contact Shanetta Martin at smartin@marylandphilanthropy.org. Recommended parking instructions will be included in your registration confirmation.

Agenda

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Continental Breakfast and Networking
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome and Program Overview
- Speaker: Senator Corey McCray
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Best Practices – Building Successful Relationships between Philanthropy and State Government
- Speaker: Karen Aldridge-Eason – Founder and Former Director, Michigan Governor’s Office of Foundation Liaison
Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel Discussion – Federal and State Outlook – What Philanthropy Needs to Know
- Speakers: Benjamin Orr, Founder, President and CEO, Maryland Center on Economic Policy; Heather Iliff, President and CEO, Maryland Nonprofits; Rachel Hise, Executive Director, Accountability and Implementation Board (Blueprint for Maryland’s Future)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch – State Legislative Update
- Speaker: Senator Malcolm Augustine, President Pro Tem
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | MPN Affinity Group Roundtable Discussions – Policy Impacts on Philanthropy for 2025
Optional 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Visit with legislators on your own
4:00 PM | Adjourn