Monday, March 26, 2012
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
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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
Monday, February 13, 2012
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
Monday, January 30, 2012
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
Friday, December 16, 2011
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
Friday, December 02, 2011
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
Friday, November 18, 2011
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
Friday, October 21, 2011
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
Monday, September 26, 2011
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
Thursday, September 08, 2011
It is hard to forget the shock, confusion, uncertainty and disruption felt in the early days following the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
But our sense of vulnerability tends to fade over time... READ MORE
Sunday, August 28, 2011
All donors want to know that their investment is making a difference. And we certainly should be channeling more of our scarce charitable resources into what we know gets better results.
... READ MORE
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Baltimore City Public Schools are back in session Aug. 29. Across the city, students are getting ready for a new year at their neighborhood school, a charter school, a specialized high school or a... READ MORE
Monday, August 01, 2011
In May, I had the great privilege of participating in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation's weeklong Israel Mission. What a life-enhancing experience it was!
For many years the ... READ MORE
Thursday, July 14, 2011
For many of us, summer vacation is synonymous with summer camp or afternoons spent poolside. However, the summer months should also be a time for children to build upon the academic skills they... READ MORE
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Baltimore Circuit Court Judge Gale Rasin was frustrated.
Too many defendants had unaddressed mental health problems. Judge Rasin believed that creating a mental health case management... READ MORE
Sunday, June 05, 2011
Supporting continuous learning is one of eight guiding principles shared by local philanthropy for the continued assurance of private philanthropic money for public good.
Through ongoing... READ MORE
Friday, May 13, 2011
Nonprofits and foundations must share stories of their successful strategies to address community needs. This is the message Mark Sedway delivered to members of the Maryland Philanthropy Network... READ MORE
Sunday, May 01, 2011
The foreclosure crisis and subsequent financial fallout for homeowners have been headline news for years now. But a less visible aspect of the crisis has quietly emerged — the plight of renters... READ MORE
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