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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Baltimore has a rich history of developing its children and communities through sports – from the childhood of Babe Ruth to the proliferation of recreation centers in the 1960s and ‘70s, from the... READ MORE

This new national research report from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Colmena-Consulting, and Philanthropy Together explores the transformative impact of collective giving on philanthropy. The report underscores collective giving groups’ role in reshaping philanthropic practices, fostering social connections, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. READ MORE

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by the 984-foot-long cargo ship, the Dali, early in the morning on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. As we do during times of disaster, Maryland Philanthropy Network will serve as a clearinghouse for resources and information about relief and recovery efforts. This page will be updated as new information is received, so please check it regularly.  READ MORE

Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Council on Innovation and Impact members. ​​Established by ... READ MORE

Established by MacKenzie Scott to share a financial fortune created through the effort of countless people, Yield Giving is named after a belief in adding value... READ MORE

A comprehensive survey of kinship care policies identifies increasing efforts by states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to promote kinship care and support kinship caregivers of children... READ MORE

Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, co-founder of the Mizrahi Family Charitable Fund, recently penned a guest commentary published in Maryland Matters advocating... READ MORE