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2020 Legislative Preview

Monday, January 06, 2020 at 08:00 to 12:30 PM

The 2020 Legislative Session in Maryland will address major issues affecting nonprofits and the people and communities we serve, including the funding of education, the impact of federal policies on Maryland’s government services, and protection of health and the environment. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and Maryland Nonprofits for this informational program to learn how your work may be affected by policies and decisions made in 2020.

Event type:

Community Issues

Audience:

All Funders

Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

Policy Staff

Topic:

Public Policy

For Grantmakers: Nonprofit Finance, a Grantmaking Practice Workshop

Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 09:00 to 11:00 AM

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

Event type:

Professional Development

Audience:

All Funders

Finance Staff

Topic:

Nonprofit Financials

Member Sponsored Briefing: West North Avenue Development Authority

Monday, April 25, 2022 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

The West North Avenue Development Authority, created through legislation, brings together state, local, and community partners to develop a comprehens

Event type:

Member Sponsored Briefing

Audience:

Members Only

Topic:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Funding Area:

Community Development/Neighborhoods

Member-Sponsored Event: Neighborhood Design Center Turns 50: A Snapshot of NDC in Reservoir Hill

Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11:00 to 01:00 PM

The one and a half hour walking tour will start at Dovecote Café and will highlight past, present and future NDC projects and partners located within the Reservoir Hill neighborhood from the past 50 years. Maryland Philanthropy Network Members are encouraged to assemble at Dovecote promptly at 11, where Jennifer Goold, Executive Director of NDC will give a preview talk with coffee before we set off on foot.

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Member Sponsored Briefing

Audience:

Members Only

Funding Area:

Community Development/Neighborhoods

Rising Leaders: Creating Space for Your Growth and Development

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 09:00 to 12:00 PM

This program was originally scheduled for November 20, 2017.

Event type:

Professional Development

Audience:

Rising Leaders

Topic:

Leadership Development

Frederick County Gives: Honoring those who served

Release Date:

05/26/2019

Frederick County is rich in history, from the Revolutionary War forward. Originally, Memorial Day honored those who lost their lives fighting in the Civil War.

Frederick County Gives: The challenging, rewarding world of grant-making

Release Date:

10/27/2019

Grant-making is a large part of the Community Foundation’s role.

The National Fund for Workforce Solutions Names New President and CEO

Release Date:

02/10/2020

Amanda Cage, previously of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, will lead the organization’s work around good jobs, economic stability for all, and frontline worker advancement.

We Give Black Fest raised more than $233,000 for local Black-led organizations

Release Date:

08/22/2022

We Give Black Fest raised more than $233,000 over the weekend for local Black-led organizations.

Older Persons’ Access to Justice

Friday, November 03, 2023 at 10:00 to 12:00 PM

Event type:

Community Issues

Audience:

Aging/Older Adults Funders

Funding Area:

Civil Rights and Social Justice

Older Adults

How to be a Dream Donor

Release Date:

04/28/2025

Becoming a dream donor for a nonprofit goes beyond giving money — it means being sincerely engaged, mission-driven and a long-term partner in creating impact.

Budget Cuts, Tax Changes Worry Nonprofits

Release Date:

01/21/2011

Congress is back to work and, candidly, the nonprofit sector is nervous.

Foundations on the Hill 2023

Monday, February 27, 2023 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is a multi-day event that brings together foundation leaders, grantmakers, and regional associations from across the country to DC for meetings with Congress about key issues of importance to foundations and philanthropy. The next Foundations on the Hill will take place Monday, February 27, 2023 to Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

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Black Philanthropy Month Spotlight: Addressing Black Maternal Health Disparities

Release Date:

08/09/2024

“In the U.S., Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.

How Movement-Accountable Intermediaries Can Change Philanthropy

Release Date:

04/18/2024

Leaders of several intermediary organizations share how they envision their role within—and how they ultimately hope to upend—the philanthropic landscape.

Program Resources for Engaging Youth in Philanthropy

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Program materials from "Engaging Youth in Philanthropy"

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Program Resource

Topic:

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Audience:

Family Foundation

Members Only

2010 Earthquake in Chile

On February 27, 2010 an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday morning, killing more than 700 people and leaving 2 million people displaced. The earthquake also toppled buildings, snapped power lines, damaged roads and bridges, and cut off communications. The most significant damage appears to be in and around Concepción, the country's second largest city.

Please let us know how you are engaged in relief efforts.

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ABAG Resource Page

Topic:

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Funding Area:

Disaster Relief

Audience:

All Funders

Program Resources from Conversation with Secretary Jacob R. Day, Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development