Giving circles all over the country are using their unique strengths as a collective giving network to support their local communities in light of COVID-19.
Maryland Philanthropy Network joins United Philanthropy Forum signing on to a letter related to understanding how changes to the tax code in Congress impact the charitable sector and what it means for data-driven decision making to have an impact on policy reform. The ask is to include charitable organizations and donors in discussions that impact the sector as soon as possible. This letter was signed onto this as it is in alignment with the broader policy of charitable reform which seems to allow for general support.
Giving circle leaders are invited to the twelfth annual Giving Circle Connector Gathering. The dozens of giving circles in our region will gather virtually to connect and learn from one another about a variety of issues important to giving circles. This year's theme will be “We’re all in this Together” with a special presentation by Sara Lomelin, Executive Director of Philanthropy Together focused on leading a movement to diversify and democratize philanthropy and support Race Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work within giving circles.
All grantmakers are invited to participate in this four-part professional development series taught by our region's experienced practitioners, presented by Maryland Philanthropy Network. This session will cover maximizing grant impact, managing your grant portfolio, and continuing to learn. Participants will learn to connect capacity building, advocacy, grantee engagement, and diversity/inclusion to effectiveness and identify leadership roles in philanthropy beyond delivering dollars. Participants will also discuss grant monitoring, evaluation, and closure, and discover additional resources for ongoing development.
During the 2020 uprisings against anti-Black racism and amidst a global pandemic, every sector in the United States, including philanthropy, condemned systemic injustice and committed to implementing more equitable policies and practices within th
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our Interim President and CEO Kevin McHugh.
A message to the Maryland Philanthropy Network membership from our President and CEO Danista E. Hunte.
Following the tragic shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital that left one dead and the other in serious condition, the Trump administration has made new policy announcements targeting lawful migration pathways and immigrant and refugee communities. In light of these emerging developments, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), Maryland Philanthropy Network, and other colleague organizations are holding a special funder briefing to explore what philanthropy can do in this moment to respond.
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View materials from "COVID-19 Economic Impact and Outlook".
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View materials from "Funders Together to End Homelessness – Baltimore Meeting - July 2020".
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View materials from Supporting Baltimore Students to and through College.
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Maryland Philanthropy Network seeks to grow and support our members capacity to engage in public policy.
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.
Wells Fargo is providing $500,000 grant to help Jubilee Baltimore implement the Central Baltimore Partnership's plan for revitalizing six cit
On May 19th, advocates, public health, and foundation people came together to share concerns related to the intersection of environment and health. The Maryland Philanthropy Network Green Funders hosted a meeting with Dr.
Our presenters will be YOU and your colleagues. We will have an open conversation to deepen our relationships and learn from each other's grantmaking experience in the community.
In the coming fiscal year, Baltimore City's Children and Youth Fund will have about $12 million to spend.
This program has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

