At the Maryland Philanthropy Network, we believe that authentic relationships between nonprofit organizations and funders are key to sustainable social change.
In May, I had the great privilege of participating in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation's weeklong Israel Mission. What a life-enhancing experience it was!
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View materials from Food for Health at all Ages.
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In the coming fiscal year, Baltimore City's Children and Youth Fund will have about $12 million to spend.
After almost 65 years of making grants in the Baltimore area and elsewhere the Alvin and Fanny B. Thalheimer Foundation will spend down its remaining funds.
View materials from "Discussion of Baltimore Arts & Entertainment Districts (April 2020)"
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As many grassroots groups have pointed out over decades, philanthropy, as an institution, is complicit in anti-Blackness. As funders, we can begin to remedy philanthropy’s unjust practices, policies, and outcomes through our explicit and intentional actions. Abundance is a movement in philanthropy to change practice, policy, mindsets, and ways of being to support Black people and communities. Join the session to hear how funders are taking action towards Abundance, and learn how you can be a part of the movement.
View materials from "12th COVID-19 Funder Response and Coordination Call"
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View materials from Beyond Business as Usual: Supporting Advocacy in Times of Socio-Political Change.
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Join members and funder colleagues for a relaxed happy hour to connect and strengthen our community at Maryland Philanthropy Network! Come together to recharge, build new relationships, and deepen the fortitude we all need to keep driving courageous philanthropy.
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.
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CEO Sonja Santelises and the Board of School Commissioners for Baltimore City Public Schools has determined that City Schools will become a restorative practices district over the next five years.
This one-hour webinar will offer a high-level overview of recent trends and best practices for foundation governance.
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View Materials for "For Grantseekers: A Program Officer's Guide to Proposal Writing."
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View the Executive Summary from "5th COVID-19 Funder Response and Coordination Call"
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This page is a curated set of information to help MPN members track news, resources, and actions they can take related to federal policy changes.

