The recent sharp drop in homicides and other crimes in certain cities across the country is welcome news. Data provided by the FBI show that Los Angeles, Detroit and other places that for years... READ MORE

At a time when so many are willing to give up any discussion of America’s past in exchange for a false semblance of civil discourse, a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy makes the case that foundations have an immediate opportunity and responsibility to address society’s past harm in order to help communities heal and thrive. Cracks in the Foundation: Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People in the DMV details how the disparities in areas like education, income, employment and housing for Black residents in the District of Columbia, southern Maryland, and northern Virginia areas (commonly known as the DMV) are not random or natural occurrences but are a string of conscious choices that repeatedly harmed communities.   READ MORE

Four members of Maryland Philanthropy Network's Funders Together to End Homelessness - Baltimore sit on the Baltimore City Continuum of Care (CoC)... READ MORE

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore recently announced that Gail Foltz, Sharone Grant, Michael Mathers, and ... READ MORE

The T. Rowe Price Foundation has announced $6.5 million over three years in grants in support of Baltimore nonprofits.

The grants will address critical gaps in Baltimore’s... READ MORE

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte. READ MORE

Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz wants the local business community to understand one thing about the recent women’s giving network national conference in Baltimore. “That was a big deal... READ MORE

The success of family philanthropy is dependent on the willingness of the family to embrace an ecosystem of partners. A terrific example of a family philanthropy that uses an ecosystem approach in its work is the Bainum Family Foundation. By understanding and embracing the roles each stakeholder must play to achieve meaningful societal change, families, staff members, grantees, and community members can better experience stronger relationships, establish clear lines of accountability, employ equitable practices, and learn from each other, making for lasting impact.  READ MORE