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04/10/2024
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Tuesday, July 09, 2024 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM
It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for arts and culture funders! This year, we’ll gather over a cuppa for a lightly structured peer-to-peer exchange on a handful of topics, including the Maryland State Arts Council's new Arts Capital grant program. We’ll also discuss some group “business” like the possibility of doing a comprehensive grant survey. We encourage you to bring your burning questions, strategic ponderings or interesting projects to raise with the group.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 03:00 to 05:00 PM
It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for education funders! Sarah Manekin, Program Director for U.S.
Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Workforce Affinity Group and the Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative to learn outcomes from the 2024 Maryland state legislative session.
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Monday, September 30, 2024 at 01:00 to 02:00 PM
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor for a webinar regarding Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI). This new system going into effect in 2025 and will ensure workers are able to take time away from work to care for themselves or a family member while still receiving job protection and earning up to $1,000 a week for up to 12 weeks. Join us to ask your questions and learn from FAMLI's Director of Policy, Regan Vaughan, and Sr. Community Engagement Specialist, Gwen Brown, about how FAMLI will work, how it will impact both your grantees and your organization, and what you can do now to prepare.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a conversation with Carey M. Wright Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools. This will be an opportunity to learn Dr.
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Friday, December 13, 2024 at 08:30 to 10:00 AM
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network to learn about an emerging Nonprofit Loan Fund for Baltimore area nonprofit organizations. The T. Rowe Price Foundation, the Annie E.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a funder debrief conversation about the Historic Plan to Address Vacant Properties in Baltimore Neighborhoods. An initial briefing was held on September 23, 2024 and a follow up conversation was held on December 6, 2024. Funders will work together to determine ways they would like to be part of the Vacants/Reinvest Baltimore work in an ongoing way, the structure for their participation, and how they would like to be supported going forward.
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Thursday, May 01, 2025 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Behavioral Health Workgroup is pleased to host Deputy Secretary Alyssa Lord for lunch and an informal conversation on her efforts to work collaboratively across local, city, state,
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM
Convened by Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore, all funders interested in housing justice and homelessness preve
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Thursday, May 08, 2025 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM
Convened by Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore, all funders interested in housing justice and homelessness preve
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Friday, May 02, 2025 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
As a follow-up to the State of Fiscal Sponsorship br
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Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM
The State legislature was busy this session crafting a balanced budget and addressing revisions to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future 10-year reform plan. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Education Funders and Prenatal to Five Affinity Groups and Rachel Hise, Executive Director of the Maryland Department of Education’s Accountability and Implementation Board, to learn about recent legislative changes that impact the Blueprint and what they mean for implementation.
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Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM
Convened by Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore, all funders interested in housing justice and homelessness preve
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Monday, May 05, 2025 at 03:00 to 04:30 PM
Many funders are exploring ways to support nonprofit organizations during a time of uncertainty and changes to the Federal and State funding landscapes.
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Thursday, June 05, 2025 at 03:00 to 05:00 PM
It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for education funders! This lightly structured peer-to-peer exchange will focus on your grantmaking in the current context. We encourage you to bring your burning questions, strategic ponderings, or interesting projects to raise with the group. From 4:00 – 5:00 PM, we’ll continue conversation and relationship building at UNION Craft Brewing.
Wednesday, July 02, 2025 at 04:00 to 06:00 PM
Maryland Philanthropy Network is excited to invite members and special guests to an open house at our office located in Baltimore’s Woodberry neighborhood! In response to the enthusiastic requests from members, we are excited to host a relaxed gathering designed to foster connections and friendships among colleagues and MPN staff. This informal event will offer a delightful atmosphere to unwind and engage in meaningful conversations.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM
It’s time for Maryland Philanthropy Network’s peer learning exchange for arts and culture funders! We’ll gather over a cuppa for a lightly structured peer-to-peer exchange. Plan to share information about your recent grantees, what you are learning from them and others, and any updates about your arts or arts adjacent funding strategies. Following up on April’s conversation about The Changing Landscape of Arts Funding, we’ll also share plans for upcoming sessions and collect group feedback.
Thursday, October 09, 2025 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM
Convened by Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore, all funders interested in housing justice and homelessness preve
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Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 09:00 to 10:30 AM
Convened by Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore, all funders interested in housing justice and homelessness prevention are welcome to attend this huddle! Lightly structured as a peer-to-peer exchange, we encourage you to bring your burning questions, strategic ponderings, or interesting projects to raise with the group.
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