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We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment; please feel free to review our Accessibility resources. If we can assist you with accommodations in order to fully participate in an event, please contact Elisabeth Hyleck, Vice President of Programs and Engagement.

We are currently offering both virtual and in-person events. Each program will indicate the format offered.

Past Events

19May2011

A Breakfast Conversation with Dr. Sandra Steingraber

Thursday, May 19, 2011 -

9:00am to 10:30am

The Green Funders Affinity Group is spending the year focused on the environment and human health. in March, we welcomed Ken Cook, co-founder and president of the Environmental Working Group. This session provided an overview of the many spheres... Read More

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19May2011

Facing the Investment Challenge: 2011 and Beyond

Thursday, May 19, 2011 (All day) to Friday, May 20, 2011 (All day)

Maryland Philanthropy Network Members receive $100 discount to this Council on Foundations two-day investment seminar.

Fee for COF/Maryland Philanthropy Network Members: $ 545 ($425 early bird rate)

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18May2011

Moving from Financial Education to Financial Capability: Innovations for the Field and Funders

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

A National Webinar for Grantmakers

Financial education has long been provided as a means to help people improve their economic security. But what do we know about its effectiveness? What would make it more effective? As the financial education field evolves, practitioners and...

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17May2011

Webinar: Designing Effective Organizational Capacity-Building Investments

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 -

3:30pm to 5:00pm

Capacity building can take nonprofits to the next level by leveraging strengths and addressing areas of need. Investing in a cohort of grantees is an efficient and effective way to build their collective capacity and foster a vibrant network. But where do you start?

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10May2011

Washington Grantmakers - Planning for Impact

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 -

9:00am to 1:00pm

Organized by our colleagues at Washington Grantmakers, this grantmaking practice workshop may be of interest. Cost: $125.

Is your foundation making the difference you thought it would?

Although all grantmakers strive for measurable impact, getting there takes some work and... Read More

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3May2011

ANNUAL MEETING: Taking Philanthropy Outside

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 -

11:30am to 2:00pm

Join Us!
2011 Annual Meeting

Taking Philanthropy Outside: How Do We Tell Our Story?

Keynote address by

Mark Sedway
Director, Philanthropy Awareness Initiative

go outside (v): to make connections... Read More

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28Apr2011

Focus on City Schools: Central Office Reorganization

Thursday, April 28, 2011 -

9:00am to 10:30am

Michael Sarbanes, Baltimore City Schools' Executive Director of Partnerships, Communications and Community Engagement, will join us for our monthly meeting to discuss opportunities for and the status of partnerships between the philanthropic community and Baltimore City Schools... Read More

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26Apr2011

Financial Literacy & Asset Building Group: Briefing on Consumer Finance & the MD Legislative Session

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Are you curious what happened during Maryland’s legislative session for financial literacy and asset building? What’s the story on the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? What does the Federal Budget debate have in store for... Read More

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26Apr2011

Ready by 21: A Broad Agenda for Foster Care Youth

Tuesday, April 26, 2011 -

9:00am to 10:30am

As a follow-up to a conversation begun at the Baltimore City Leaders Budget Briefing, please join Molly McGrath, Director of Baltimore City Department of Social Services, and Karen Sitnick, Director of Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development for a presentation of the Ready by 21... Read More

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21Apr2011

Affinity Group on Aging: New Models of Coordinated Person Centered Care

Thursday, April 21, 2011 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

Join the Affinity Group on Aging for a program on innovative approaches to health care coordination designed to empower the older adult receiving care and make him or her the focal point of the system.

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