The pandemic brought a lot of the systemic disparities that exist in society in stark relief, from digital access to education and health.
During Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry’s first few months in office, the policy and process challenges faced by nonprofits and fiscal partners doing business with the City are readily apparent and numerous. You are invited to join Celeste Amato, Chief of Staff of the Baltimore City Comptroller, for a conversation intended to build out the initial list of issues that the Comptroller’s office has identified as needing attention and to discuss the formation of a stakeholder group to continue engaging with the Comptroller’s office around issues, improvements, and to outline what a more ideal partnership could look like between local government and the nonprofit and fiscal partners.
The Daily Record has named Franklyn Baker, United Way of Central Maryland, among the 28 honorees of Maryland’s 2021 Most Admired CEOs.
The France-Merrick Foundation's annual grantee listing varies significantly from year to year and yet each cohort speaks to the collection of issues the foundation cares about and represents the type of organizations and projects
“You neglect yourself when you don’t have that one secure place,” said an individual describing the experience of avoiding taking medications while living in a homeless shelter. “If I have medications that maybe I don’t want folks to see, that ma
Dive into a comprehensive analysis of child care access in the District of Columbia with The Bainum Family Foundation's latest report, “Assessing Child Care Access: Measuring Supply, Demand, Quality, and Shortages in the District of Columbia.” The
The Greater Washington Community Foundation’s “Leaders of the Future” series highlights individuals and organizations who inspire us to look towards a brighter future for Greater Washington.
The use of the nonprofit form 990 to evaluate a nonprofit organization's financial health is becoming routine - even computerized - with easy access to www.guidestar.org and
2025 is a big year for long-time Baltimore resident Chrissy Thornton. She’s turning 50, and the organization she’s led for more than two years turns 40.
Baltimore City and Anchor Presidents Announce New Commitments
This full-day professional development workshop for grantmakers is taught by the region's experienced practitioners and is designed for trustees and staff of foundations, giving circles and corporate giving, individuals who are exploring how to organize significant charitable giving, and beginning and intermediate grantmakers.
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Member Directory for Grantseekers
The directory is your local resource to the specific interests and contacts at private foundations and corporate giving programs in central Maryland – including private foundations that do not review proposals. Members of the Maryland Philanthropy Network' provide their own information to simplify your grant research. The directory does not rely on public databases.
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Program resources from "Baltimore City's Children and Youth Fund Update"
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View materials from our "2020 Annual Meeting | Reimagine Philanthropy".
The event was recorded and can be viewed online here: Maryland Philanthropy Network 2020 Annual Meeting Recording. You can view the highlights reel to our Celeste Amato Tribute Video ...
In my previous column, I outlined the public policy challenges ahead for nonprofits and philanthropy in 2011.
One of the greatest values of Maryland Philanthropy Network membership is colleagues you meet and the relationships you build with them.
The 437th Maryland State Legislative session began on January 11, 2017. Join us for a panel presentation from state-wide children/education advocacy groups as they share their legislative agendas and strategies for this session.
This program has been canceled. Apologies for any inconvenience.
In this time, more than ever, our local businesses need the community’s support. It may feel like a conflicting message, we’re being told to stay home and to interact with local businesses, but both are incredibly important.
How can the Education Funders Affinity Group organize to quickly adapt to the crisis, coordinate efforts and identify priority areas within an ever-changing education landscape? Join your peers who understand the challenges of this work.

