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The Increasing Crisis of Aging Homelessness
Tuesday, February 02, 2021 at 03:30 to 05:00 PM

The aged homeless population is growing rapidly and will continue to grow for the next decade. Please Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Baltimore Seniors & Housing Collaborative for a discussion on forecasts of the aged homeless population; projected costs associated with the use of shelter, health care, and long-term care by this aged homeless population; proposed housing and service intervention models matched to the varying level of housing and services needs of these subgroups; and potential service cost reductions associated with housing interventions.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
Aging/Older Adults Funders
Basic Human Needs Funders
Community Investment Funders
Funding Area: 
Community Development/Neighborhoods
Housing and Homelessness
Older Adults
Non-profits benefit from Shore Gives More
Release Date: 
12/03/2019

It’s the season of giving and what better way to give back than to donate to local non-profits that do great work right in our backyard. That’s the premise of the Shore Gives More.

Mourning the Passing of Patrice Cromwell, Vice President of the Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion's Center for Economic Opportunity
Release Date: 
08/29/2024

The Annie E. Casey Foun­da­tion is sad­dened to share that Patrice Cromwell, vice pres­i­dent of the Foundation’s Cen­ter for Eco­nom­ic Oppor­tu­ni­ty, passed away on Aug. 27, 2024, after a long ill­ness. Cromwell, who spent near­ly 20 years at the Foun­da­tion, led its invest­ments to improve finan­cial sta­bil­i­ty and edu­ca­tion­al and eco­nom­ic prospects for chil­dren, young peo­ple and families.

NO FANTASY - FOOTBALL CAN IMPROVE PHILANTHROPY
Release Date: 
09/26/2011

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 Fantasy Football league. 

Investing in Public Health Infrastructure
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 10:30 to 12:00 PM

Maryland’s public health policy cuts across all sectors: housing, transportation, education, public works, planning, and community development, and renewed investment in public health is critical to ensure the strength and vitality of all of these sectors. Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network and our distinguished experts for a discussion on how we can collaborate and support a coordinated, equity-focused advocacy agenda to create change in the funding appropriations for public health infrastructure at the state and local levels.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Behavioral Health Funders
Health Funders
Funding Area: 
Social Sector
Advocacy
Behavioral Health
Health Access and Care
Nonprofit Infrastructure
Research
Growing Together Part 3: Building Early Relational Health for Stronger Families and Communities
Tuesday, April 08, 2025 at 03:00 to 04:00 PM

Science has shown us something powerful: the relationships babies and young children form with their parents and caregivers shape their health, learning, and resilience for a lifetime. For part 3 of our learning series on Early Relational Health, Maryland Philanthropy Network's Prenatal to Five Affinity Group is pleased to host Atiya Weiss, Executive Director of the Burke Foundation, and Ira Hillman, Strategy Lead on Bonding at the Einhorn Collaborative, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to addressing America’s growing crisis of connection. Together we will explore how fostering strong, nurturing relationships can transform the lives of infants, toddlers, and their families – laying a solid foundation for success in school, work and life.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Prenatal to Five Affinity Group
Funding Area: 
Education: Early childhood
Families and Children
Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Staying the Course Toward Inclusive Philanthropy
Release Date: 
09/25/2025

Philanthropy has always excelled when it listens, learns, and evolves to meet the needs of the communities it serves. In recent years, lean funders have increasingly recognized that racial equity is not an optional add-on to their work; it is central to their mission regardless of the focus area. Exponent Philanthropy's 2025 publication, “Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Staying the Course Toward Inclusive Philanthropy,” delves into how foundations are incorporating racial equity into their work to drive better decisions, achieve more equitable outcomes, and amplify their philanthropic impact.

Rural Matters: Philanthropy’s Opportunity for Impact
Monday, December 12, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:00 PM

Rural America faces a barrage of structural challenges. Please join Grantmakers of Western Pennslyvania as Joelle Cook and Chris Carlson from the nonprofit consulting firm FSG lead participants in a discussion of their report, Rural America: Philanthropy’s Misunderstood Opportunity for Impact.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
MCFA
Members Only
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Funding Area: 
Community Development/Neighborhoods

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