“How are you?” These three words have taken on new meaning this year. At different points throughout 2025, the question has landed differently.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to be a partner with the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for this multi-part series that will explore the relationship between the two approaches, to understand why a racial equity lens is needed (the issue), what a racial equity lens is in a trust-based approach (the answer), and how to operationalize it (the implementation). This series will include comprehensive data-informed content, rich discussion and insights from sector thought leaders, as well as an opportunity to connect with a cohort of peers actively working to understand and operationalize these concepts within their grantmaking organizations.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for an expanded opportunity for all MPN members to convene in our State Capitol for our annual Philanthropy Summit (formerly known as Day in Annapolis). Members will receive updates from state policy makers and sector leaders on the 2026 legislative session. Members will learn about key issues and priorities that affect Maryland communities as well as updates on the state budget changes in federal policy, and the potential impact on philanthropy.
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View materials from "Violence as a Health Crisis: What Does the Research Say about Reducing Violence?"
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View Materials from Teacher Pipeline Series: Part II – Practitioner Perspectives.
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View Materials from Maryland Community Foundations Association Quarterly Meeting – November 2021
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View materials from "Pitfalls in Paying for College: Confronting Scholarship Award Displacement in Maryland"
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View materials from "Book Discussion with Ashley Berner: Pluralism and American Public Education"
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View materials from "Focus on City Schools: Check-In with Tina Hike-Hubbard"
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Program Resources for A Conversation with Dr. Karen Salmon, Maryland’s State Superintendent of Schools
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View materials from The Science of Reading in Maryland.
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Consumer Health First's Executive Director, Jeananne Sciabarra, and President, Leni Preston, will present on the potential impact in Maryland of federal efforts to repeal the ACA.
When I began my work as Director of Community Affairs for The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation in 2010, I knew that I had much to learn as I transitioned from 30-plus years as a broadcast journalist. For all that time, I had been part of the audience for public relations and marketing folk.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Affinity Group on Aging and the Maryland Gerontological Association for a virtual summit to learn about innovative local and national models for aging in the community. This special event will include a cadre of esteemed speakers, networking opportunities, and more!
The Daily Record has announced its 2018 Influential Marylanders, honoring 57 recipients who are leaving their mark throughout the state.
Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated health system, announced an impact investing commitment today of up to $200 million through its Thriving Communities Fund to address housing stability and homelessness, among other community needs.

