Monday, June 04, 2012
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
News & Updates
Recent Updates
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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
Monday, May 21, 2012
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
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
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
Monday, April 23, 2012
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
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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
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
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
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