Not all young people have the benefit of growing up in a safe and stable home.
A new demographic analysis of 2021-22 school year chronic absence data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals that the pandemic-induced dramatic increase in chronic absence affects students from all backgrounds and localities and is widening inequities. Join Hedy Nai-Lin Chang, Founder and Executive Director of Attendance Works, Larry C. Simmons, Senior Fellow with Attendance Works, and Dr. David Heiber, Founder and Executive Director of Concentric Educational Solutions, to learn about current interventions and innovations, what working, and necessary systemic changes to shift the current high tide of absenteeism. Moreover, participants will learn the role of funders in advancing strategies and recommendations throughout Maryland.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group to learn more about the Science of Reading movement broadly and the critical elements for effective implementation. We’ll also learn from the co-directors of the Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity about the key findings and recommendations from their comprehensive review of literacy instruction in public school districts across the state, and from Maryland READS about their work to support, advocate for, and amplify change initiatives throughout Maryland focused on meaningful Science of Reading reforms.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s 2025 Aging Innovations Summit provides an opportunity to network with peers, celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act, and express appreciation for the dedication and commitment to those working in the field of aging. This year's theme,The Economics of Aging, will delve into the immeasurable value older adults hold as employees, volunteers, consumers, and leaders.
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Maryland Philanthropy Network’s 2026 Maryland Aging Innovations Summit provides an opportunity to learn, network, celebrate each other’s accomplishments, and express appreciation for the dedication and commitment to those working in the field of aging. This year's theme, Designing for Longevity, will explore the creative age-well initiatives that extend along the generations and the systemic threats to aging well.
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View Materials from Grantmaker's Fundamentals Series | Part 1: The Philanthropic Ecosystem.
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View materials from "Member-Sponsored Briefing: ACA Repeal - Impact and Opportunities for Maryland"
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View materials from "COVID-19 Impact on Older Adults - Response and Coordination Call – No. 1"
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View materials from "Focus on City Schools: Older Youth Literacy".
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View materials from Get to Know Your FAMLI.
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View materials from Growing Together: Building Early Relational Health for Stronger Families and Communities (Part 1).
By: Jonalyn Denlinger, Director of Member Engagement
The Maryland Community Foundations Association (MCFA) connects and promotes community foundations as a form of philanthropy benefitting towns, cities and rural areas across our state. This group convenes in support of their shared missions and focus on helping individuals, families and businesses plan and carry out their charitable giving; and in building endowments to serve their regions' changing needs.
Are you drowning in paperwork and distracted from purpose?
How about your grantees?
In June, ABFE released We Must be in it for the Long Haul, a call to action to philanthropy to stem anti-Black racism developed in partnership with Black foundations executives across the country.
Shanaysha Sauls, President & CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation and one of the signatories of the statement, will ground participants in the impetus for the statement and share insight around the significance for MPN’s members. From there, MPN members will have a chance to learn and share with peers in smaller breakout groups.

