April is the official month for recognizing the contributions, talents, time, energy, and resourcefulness of the millions of volunteers who contribute in countless ways to society. National... READ MORE
In an effort to maximize the state’s population count in the 2020 U.S. Census – and the federal funding that goes along with it — the state’s 2020 Census Grant Program Panel announced Monday that... READ MORE
The Maryland Philanthropy Network (Maryland Philanthropy Network) is pleased to announce that Charlotte Haase has joined them as communication and data manager.
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In 2014, when Baltimore agreed to go with a universal free lunch program under the Community Eligibility Provision, we forfeited the annual and laborious collection of income information to... READ MORE
A new infographic highlights the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s work in 2018 to develop solutions aimed at helping all kids realize their potential. "2018 Making a Difference" shares select... READ MORE
The Horizon Foundation has announced five inaugural racial equity grantees receiving a total of $306,000 along with intensive training, coaching and organizational development as part of an... READ MORE
[Women's Philanthropy Institute in partnership with the YWCA and Facebook] celebrated the official launch of the I Am A Philanthropist campaign with a series of stories on Refinery29. [The] hope... READ MORE
Several Members were announced by The Daily Record as honorees of its 2019 Maryland’s Top 100 Women awards, including Tracey Barbour-Gillett from the Abell Foundation, Carmel Roques from Keswick,... READ MORE
The Maryland Philanthropy Network’ mission is to maximize the impact of giving on community life through a growing network of diverse, informed and effective philanthropists. Maryland Philanthropy Network is committed to fulfilling its mission by embracing diversity and inclusion and focusing on racial equity in its governance and programs. READ MORE
Tina Hike-Hubbard will join City Schools’ leadership team as chief communications and community engagement officer, effective March 25. In this new role, Ms. Hike-Hubbard will oversee family and... READ MORE
Maryland Philanthropy Network Key Public Policy Updates – January 2019
2020 CENSUS
Citizenship Question
On Tuesday,... READ MORE
View our 2018 Year in Review for Maryland Philanthropy Network membership and impact data... READ MORE
The Greater Washington Community Foundation announced it will dedicate $50,000 in funding for emergency cash and food relief for local workers, contractors and small business owners impacted by... READ MORE
In recognition of this focus and the desire to align funding around housing stability, Maryland Philanthropy Network members, many of whom are part of the Basic Human Needs Affinity Group decided to transform into a new group comprised of private and public funders, currently called Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore. READ MORE
The Benefits of Giving: Why we do what we do as Blacks in Philanthropy by Beverly Cooper
To give, to make a difference, is something to which to strive, whether you are black, white,... READ MORE
Social movements require bold responses, especially when government policy would directly discriminate against classes of people. We are active in our fight for equity, and we can be active in this battle over the Census question, writes Horizon Foundation CEO and Maryland Philanthropy Network Board Member Nikki Highsmith Vernick. READ MORE
The arrival of August kicks off Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), a multimedia campaign to inform, involve, inspire and invest in Black philanthropic leadership and strengthen African-descent giving in all forms, established by Dr. Jackie Copeland-Carson in 2011. Join us all month long as we share member testimonials about Black Philanthropy, the importance of diversifying leadership, the benefit of giving and more! READ MORE
Baltimore’s anchor institutions have begun to make progress towards more inclusive hiring and procurement practices by partnering together and sharing ideas, a report finds. The Baltimore... READ MORE
Private foundations, including some that have never supported immigration issues before, have dedicated millions of dollars in quick-turnaround grants to provide legal and health services for... READ MORE
