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COVID-19 Disparities and Social Determinants of Health

Monday, March 15, 2021 at 01:00 to 02:30 PM

Please join the Health Funders for a dive into the problematic health disparities in COVID-19 cases among people of color and the social determinants that play into those disparities. This program will include a conversation about addressing social determinants, and the importance of health equity in response to COVID-19, ideas for responding to health disparities through philanthropy, and areas for shared learning.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Disaster Relief

Health Access and Care

Baltimore among five cities tapped for Rockefeller Foundation's $20M vaccine equity pilot

Release Date:

04/13/2021

The Rockefeller Foundation is investing $20 million in a new initiative focused on improving Covid-19 vaccine access and equity that is set to roll out in Baltimore and four other pilot cities.

Beyond giving: Generation Impact and the crises of 2020

Release Date:

10/21/2021

As the urgent needs of the pandemic spread like wildfire last year, Caitlin Heising knew that she and her family had to do something big.

Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County Announces New Advisory Board Members

Release Date:

12/01/2021

The Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Advisory Board, as well as the full slate of Executive Committee and Advisory Board members for 2022.

Getting Funding Where It’s Needed Most

Release Date:

02/23/2022

In 2018, the Weinberg Foundation launched the Baltimore City Community Grants program, a unique funding opportunity exclusively for small grassroots nonprofits.

Beyond Window Dressing: A Call for Reform of Private Foundations to Address the Race-based Wealth Gap

Release Date:

10/11/2021

This article first examines the role of power in traditional private philanthropy before outlining current attempts at reform and discussing the importance of funding advocacy work.

Our Strategic Frame

Maryland Philanthropy Network's Strategic Frame was a labor of love comprising the work of our board and staff and the feedback of the dynamic community of funders that makes MPN possible. As a membership organization, we rely on our members not just for the vibrancy they bring to our community, but also to hold us accountable to the strategy we set forth. We encourage you to read through the entire Strategic Frame including our updated mission, vision, and north star.

POSTPONED | Discussion of Baltimore Arts & Entertainment Districts - 2023

Monday, December 11, 2023 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

This meeting has been postponed. A new date and time will be provided soon. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Arts Funders Affinity Group invites all members interested in arts and community investment to this continuation of conversations held in October 2018, July 2019 and April 2020. Leaders of Baltimore City's four Arts and Entertainment Districts, Chad Hayes, Director of Community Planning and Revitalization at the Baltimore City Planning Department, and David D. Mitchell, Program Director for Arts and Entertainment Districts, Maryland State Arts Council will provide updates about each districts’ major projects, redesignation status, successes, and current challenges. In addition, we’ll learn about the City's coordination efforts and funding and discuss current issues, such as safety.

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Community Issues

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All Funders

Arts Funders

Community Investment Funders

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Arts/Culture/Humanities

Community Development/Neighborhoods

Prince George's County Launches Its First-Ever Guaranteed Income Program

Release Date:

11/21/2023

On November 21st, the Greater Washington Community Foundation announced the launch of Thrive Prince George’s, a two-year, $4 million guaranteed-income pilot that seeks to provide greater economic stability and mobility for familie

Discussion of Baltimore Arts & Entertainment Districts - 2024

Friday, March 08, 2024 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

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Community Issues

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All Funders

Arts Funders

Community Investment Funders

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Arts/Culture/Humanities

Community Development/Neighborhoods

New Fund Honors ‘One of the Greatest Fly Fisherman of All Time’

Release Date:

09/09/2025

The Friends of Lefty Kreh Club has created The Lefty Kreh Legacy Fu

Celebrating 25 Years of Grassroots Philanthropy in Baltimore With the ‘Quality of Life’ Giving Circle

Release Date:

10/14/2025

The Quality of Life Giving Circle is celebrating 25 years of grassroots philanthropy, bringing together Baltimoreans who pool their resources to support small but powerful community projects.

RECOGNIZING OUR ROLE MODELS IN PHILANTHROPY

Release Date:

12/02/2011

Each November the Maryland Philanthropy Network of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrates National Philanthropy Day to recognize the extraordinary impact of the charitable sector and the increasing role it plays in our society and countries ar

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

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Member Sponsored Briefing

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Members Only

Topic:

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Community Development/Neighborhoods

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.

RESOURCES FOR GRANTMAKERS...

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ABAG Resource Page

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

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Disaster Relief

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All Funders

Social Emotional Learning: A Focus on City Schools Conversation

Wednesday, November 08, 2017 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Student Wholeness is one of the three focus areas outlined in Baltimore City Schools' Blueprint for Success.

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Network Building

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Education Funders

Members Only

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Focus on City Schools

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Education

REDF: Venture Philanthropy and Social Enterprise Growth

Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 01:15 to 02:45 PM

REDF works with investment partners to close the gap between social enterprises and their capital needs. For 20 years, REDF has invested in and advised more than 100 social enterprises.

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Community Issues

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Members Only

Workforce Development Funders

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Employment/job training

Healthcare Financing in Maryland

Monday, September 26, 2016 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Maryland Philanthropy Network members are invited to gain a better understanding of healthcare financing in Maryland through a briefing by Donna Kinzer, Executive Director and Steve Ports, Deputy Director of the <

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Community Issues

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Health Funders

Members Only

Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative Announces $5.3 Million for Children & Youth Programs

Release Date:

03/25/2022

The Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative (the Collaborative) has awarded $5.3 million in grants to support 93 high-quality summer programs for children and youth living in low-income families throughout Baltimore City.

Nonprofit Strategies for Sustained Collaboration with Maryland Nonprofits

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:30 to 12:00 PM

In today’s rapidly evolving nonprofit landscape, sustained collaboration is no longer just a strategy, it's a necessity.

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Community Issues

Audience:

Nonprofit Staff/Grantseekers

Topic:

Governance

Nonprofit Financials

Nonprofits

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building