Foundations 101 and Maryland's Philanthropic Landscape

With more than 1,430 foundations in Maryland and a growing landscape of corporate funders, donor-advised funds, giving circles, and public charities, the first step to grant seeking is understanding the basic operations of organized giving. How do different types of grantmakers make decisions? What are the current local priorities in philanthropy?  How do I, or can I, get to know grantmakers?  Where can you get more information?

Maryland Philanthropy Network invites the staff and board members of nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and social enterprises to our recurring program on foundations and the broader landscape of philanthropy in Maryland. This learning opportunity is most appropriate to new grantseekers and to nonprofit organizations in Baltimore and central Maryland. The webinar provides basic knowledge of foundations and other grantmakers and resources for finding funders/funding opportunities.

Registration Fee

$25 per individual; Free for members of Maryland Philanthropy Network

Members of Maryland Nonprofits: Please log into Maryland Nonprofits Member Portal and look under "Discounts" for the discount code to receive $10 off when you register for this event.

You must have a website account to register for events. Those who are not MPN members or do not already have a website account will need to request an account. Once the account has been approved, you will receive another e-mail containing information about how to set your password and log in to register for events. Please allow time for this process.

Cancellations & Refunds 

Please email Elyse Robinson, erobinson@marylandphilanthropy.org or 410.727.1205, with any questions or changes to your registration. For cancellations made at least a week before a program, you will receive a full refund. No refunds are available within one week of a program or event. This allows us to plan event capacity accurately and keep costs as low as possible for participants.