The global pandemic undeniably established in the public mind that robust, affordable broadband service is part of our critical public infrastructure and an essential tool for our daily lives—as necessary as reliable electricity and clean water. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network to learn about the various aspects of the digital divide and the prospects for addressing it in Maryland and, particularly, in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. We’ll learn about the role of the new Office of Statewide Broadband; possibilities of building out broadband infrastructure and digital navigators; and gaps in public funding/possible investment opportunities for philanthropy.
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 support and use data to inform decision making.
Join your peers at Maryland Philanthropy Network for a virtual networking session. This will be a semi-structured opportunity to meet new colleagues or get to know peers a little more. Our virtual speed networking will primarily be 1:1 breakouts. We will have some prompts but feel free to let the conversation flow.
In philanthropy, it’s often assumed that the more money you spend, the bigger the impact you can have.
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View materials from "Impact Investing: Setting the Stage, A National Perspective on Impact Investing"
For John Brothers, the death of a black man at the hands of police in Minneapolis has been felt personally. Brothers, president of the T.
Governor Larry Hogan today announced that more than 200 Maryland companies and nonprofit organizations across the state have supported their communities’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
The Horizon Foundation in 2018 added a key priority to our list of initiatives — equity.
In the last week, Baltimore has joined other cities in taking up the call for racial equality, with thousands pouring into city streets to protest for equal treatment of African Americans and other people or color under the law.
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View Materials from Arts Grantmakers’ Changes in Practice and Sharing Session
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The Master Plan on Aging for Maryland Workgroup shares their expertise and knowledge in developing a Maryland State Master Plan for Aging. The group will collate resources and other state models to provide Governor Moore and his t
Last month we held an inspirational evening showcasing individual stories of generosity and service.
Join the Affinity Group on Aging for a program on innovative approaches to health care coordination designed to empower the older adult receiving care and make him or her the focal point of the system.
Despite the great challenges facing our city, the board and staff of the Goldseker Foundation continually find hope in the many Baltimore residents who are not resigning themselves to the status quo, who candidly acknowledge the magnitude of the c
In this session, you’ll hear what foundations are doing broadly to incorporate equity internally, as well as ways Maryland Philanthropy Network funders are making equity a part of their day-to-day operations. Then, you’ll have the opportunity for small group discussions and a chance to ask deeper questions of each panelist, as you create your own plan for next steps to address equity within your own foundation.
View Materials from Maryland Philanthropy Network 2021 Group Leaders Meeting
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Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and EITC Funders Network for an important conversation to explore how foundations can be a part of advocacy efforts to ensure changes caused by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit provide increased and long-lasting economic security for families.
We invite you to join us to watch along with other watch parties around the country and view a live webcast of the keynote address on the federal budget and tax outlook from Bob Greenstein, President of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
The Seniors & Housing Collaborative Digital Equity Workgroup’s top priority is closing the digital gap for older adults and individuals with disabilities.