With seven active Affinity Groups, the learning and action among our funder members is rich and varied, but also has the potential to be compartmentalized and silo-ed. This year, based on guidance from members and staff, we have been intentional about learning and engaging across our Affinity Groups.Food Quantity vs. Quality - Do We Have to Choose? READ MORE
We have long said that philanthropy has more to contribute to improving community conditions than just dollars.
And at the Maryland Philanthropy Network’ Annual Meeting, Leslie Crutchfield... READ MORE
I recently attended a Living Cities Integration Initiative site visit to the Twin Cities for some cross-site learning, and saw how affective their collective impact approach is. Through the Corridors of Opportunity initiative, they are working to build and develop a world-class regional transit system focused on seven transit corridors at various stages of operation, construction and planning. READ MORE
What are you eating for dinner?
Maybe you’ve been too busy to get to the store this week, or you don’t feel like cooking and there are so many restaurants to choose from.
This... READ MORE
I had the great pleasure of working with Maryland Philanthropy Network on the Next Generation Project this winter. Working closely with Betsy and Adam, I served as overall project manager. It was a wonderful way to connect my experience with Maryland Philanthropy Network as member of a local family foundation and my work as a social enterprise consultant. READ MORE
Seems to me that the much-anticipated leadership transition for nonprofit organizations is now occurring.
Maybe it is reality or just my perception, since I recently announced that after... READ MORE
Last month, I was fortunate enough to attend the first of a four-part Redefining Capital series hosted by the Federal Reserve of Richmond/Baltimore Branch and a number of community partners —... READ MORE
It’s been some time since nonprofits have had something to cheer about. They have been hit hard by proverbial one-two punches.
With the economy struggling and government budgets under... READ MORE
As a membership organization of foundations and corporate giving programs, the Maryland Philanthropy Network has had a longstanding interest in increasing the funding community's capacity to... READ MORE
Nationally, 22 percent of all foundation grants invest in quality private and public education, which makes education second only to health as a grantmaking area.
Here at the Maryland... READ MORE
When asked, grantmakers had some interesting insights into the best and worst grants they have made. And the Center for Funds & Foundations at ... READ MORE
It is an exciting time for public education in Baltimore.
In late December, the United States Department of Education announced the grantees for its highly competitive Investing... READ MORE
It likely comes as no surprise to anyone that poor people haven't seen their fate improve since the advent of the Great Recession.
Nor would most people be surprised to learn that there... READ MORE
In today's environment, nonprofit organizations are faced with numerous challenges, be they financial, administrative, or programmatic.
Wondering how many boards of directors are up to the... READ MORE
While you are out holiday shopping, I encourage you to stop for a latte and pick up this year’s fashion statement — a red, white, and blue wristband with the message "Indivisible.”
All you... READ MORE
Each November the Maryland Philanthropy Network of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrates National Philanthropy Day to recognize the extraordinary impact of the charitable sector and the... READ MORE
These are difficult times for many in our community. Unemployment remains high, paychecks don’t go very far, and every day it seems another public service is being curtailed in the interest of... READ MORE
There is definite irony to the recurring proposals to decrease incentives for charitable giving. Today, nonprofit organizations need private support more than ever as they operate under increasing... READ MORE
Last year my colleague Adam Donaldson convinced me to join as a fun way to deepen relationships between a few foundations. Join what? Well, believe it or not, join an Maryland Philanthropy Network... READ MORE
