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Why You Can Trust Community Foundations with Disaster Relief

Release Date:

11/17/2024

Few things impact us more deeply than the powerful photos and heart-wrenching stories of those devastated by natural disasters. Since they are typically geographically focused, community foundation know the best way to get donations where they are immediately needed — whether it be for medical supplies, shelter, food or unexpected needs brought on by the disaster. They can get money out rapidly to vetted nonprofits who can provide targeted and much-needed assistance to their community.

Seven Maryland Philanthropy Network Members Recognized on The Daily Record's 2024 Power 100 List

Release Date:

12/31/2024

For the fourth consecutive year, The Daily Record offers readers a look at the 100 men and women who they believe are shaping our businesses, governments, nonprofits, law firms and other key institutions.

2025 Budget and Tax Briefing: What’s at Stake and in Play at the Federal and State Level

Monday, March 24, 2025 at 06:00 to 08:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network staff and your philanthropic peers for Economic Opportunity Funders' briefing on the new political environment and its impact on social policy. Together in Arlington, VA, and virtually, funders will network around, learn about, and discuss: what's at stake and in play at the federal and state levels; coordinated efforts underway to shape the budget and tax fights ahead; implications for philanthropy in the short and long term; and strategies for individual and collective action.

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National Event

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All Funders

Policy Staff

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Democracy and Social Sector

Public Policy

Public/Private Partnership

Evidence of Racial Bias in Home Appraisals in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Release Date:

03/04/2025

Racial bias in home appraising can harm individuals by making home purchases more expensive or refinancing unattainable, but when compounded on the community level, it can have profound impacts on minority communities’ ability to build wealth. Using newly available federal data, this report finds evidence of systemic appraisal bias that undervalues homes in predominantly Black communities in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties.

Members' Memo | June 5, 2025

Release Date:

06/05/2025

A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.

Six Maryland Philanthropy Network Members Recognized on The Daily Record's 2025 Power 100 List

Release Date:

07/31/2025

For the fifth consecutive year, The Daily Record offers readers a look at the 100 men and women who they believe are shaping our businesses, nonprofits, law firms and other key institutions.

Members Sign Joint Statement on the Fundamental Freedom of Speech

Release Date:

09/17/2025

Maryland Philanthropy Network members, Public Welfare Foundation and Morton K.

Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Announces Next President and CEO, John Rodenhausen

Release Date:

09/26/2025

The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County has appointed John Rodenhausen, CAP®, as its next President and CEO, effective November 1, 2025.

2026 MPN Membership Renewals

Release Date:

12/15/2025

Thank you to everyone who renewed their Maryland Philanthropy Network membership for 2026!

Program Resources from Reducing Bias in Decision-Making and Grant Awards

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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All Funders

Growing Philanthropy Through Giving Circles: Lessons Learned from Start Up to Grantmaking

This report written by Tracey Rutnik and Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz at the Maryland Philanthropy Network in 2003 highlights how today's donors want an engaging philanthropic experience - and how despite the tight economy, donors are opening their checkbooks and their schedules to participate in giving circles.

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Giving Circles

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Executive Summary from the 14th Weekly Funder and Partner Coordination Briefing

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Program Resources for Investing in Public Health Infrastructure

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Health Access and Care

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Program Resources from Reopening Baltimore City Public Schools: Immediate Needs and Recovery

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COVID-19

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Education Funders

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Advancing Careers in Retail Baltimore: Labor Market Analysis

The Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative at Maryland Philanthropy Network has released a report designed to provide information on the labor market for the retail trade and food services/drinking places sectors in Baltimore City. This report was prepared by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council as part of Advancing Careers in Retail-Baltimore, a BWFC-sponsored partnership aimed at improving job quality and advancement opportunities...