Racial equity is crucial to effective philanthropy, and lean foundations—those with few or no staff—are uniquely positioned to make a significant impact. Exponent Philanthropy's 2024 publication, “Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: The Lean Funder’s Equity Journey,” delves into how these foundations are incorporating racial equity into their work to drive better decisions, achieve more equitable outcomes, and amplify their philanthropic impact. READ MORE

The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce that VoicesDMV, an initiative of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award. This award recognizes the community engagement initiative’s commitment to amplifying the voices and needs of underrepresented communities across the D.C. metropolitan area. READ MORE

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

We are proud to share our Baltimore Workforce Funder Collaborative, along with our local partners, was included among the awardees of The Families and Workers Fund Powering Climate & Infrastructure Careers Challenge! Totaling more than $12 million in grant funding and technical assistance, the Challenge awards will help community organizations and state and local governments tackle the serious workforce challenges facing the United States on its path toward a sustainable economy and 21st-century infrastructure. READ MORE

The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is proud to continue support for Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August.

​The primary aims of BPM are... READ MORE

According to national data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, ... READ MORE

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80% of all maternal deaths are preventable. In Maryland, Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white... READ MORE

Today, the Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously to elect Dr. Joshua Michael as President and Dr. Monica Goldson as Vice President for the 2024-2025 term.

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A comprehensive survey of kinship care policies identifies increasing efforts by states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico to promote kinship care and support... READ MORE

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

“May the dignity of your fellow be as dear to you as your own.”

For me, this verse from Pirkei Avot has always been the essence of the work of many funders committed to ... READ MORE

First recognized by the United Nations in 1973, June 5 marks World Environment Day. In honor of this occasion, the Bainum Family Foundation celebrates the remarkable work of its... READ MORE

Every day we show the world who we are through what we choose to wear. Color, cut and clothing choice are extremely personal forms of self-expression. For the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the... READ MORE

In a pair of companion reports released today by the Abell Foundation, researchers from the University of Maryland examine the current state of police-community relations in... READ MORE

2023 was an exciting year for the Annie E. Casey Foundation as they celebrated several remarkable milestones. First, they entered their75th year of service to children, youth and families. In... READ MORE

Only about 40% of Baltimore public school graduates enroll in college, and many of them will not complete a four-year degree. The Baltimore Ravens, the Stephen and Renee... READ MORE

Over the past 2 years, Exponent Philanthropy worked with six foundations to survey more than 400 nonprofits to learn what lean funders do well and where they can improve.

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