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Conversation with Dr. Shayna Cook, Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Early Childhood Education

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 11:00 to 01:00 PM

Please join us in person at the Maryland Philanthropy Network's office for a luncheon session with Dr. Shayna Cook from the Maryland State Department of Education. We will learn about the State's plans and Dr. Cook's vision for early learning in Maryland. There will be an opportunity to be in dialogue with her to learn how funders can be involved and to share the work of the PN5 Affinity Group. Participants will have time for informal networking over lunch.

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Bringing a Disability Lens to Criminal Legal Reform in Baltimore

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06/29/2023

“You neglect yourself when you don’t have that one secure place,” said an individual describing the experience of avoiding taking medications while living in a homeless shelter. “If I have medications that maybe I don’t want folks to see, that ma

Briefing – 2022 State of the Sector Report with T. Rowe Price Foundation

Monday, March 06, 2023 at 02:00 to 03:30 PM

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a conversation with Dr. John Brothers of the T. Rowe Price Foundation who will share findings from the 2022 State of the Baltimore Nonprofit Sector Report. From this comprehensive report, you will learn about ten trends related to the health and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector in Baltimore and implications for philanthropy. Key concepts that will be covered include shifting the paradigm around nonprofit outcomes, racial equity, nonprofit leadership, and trust-based philanthropy. Come learn what you can do in the movement to build a stronger sector, ways to increase the health and capacity of organizations along with evidence-based strategies to better serve grantees.

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For Grant Makers With Programs in Israel, the Attacks Are ‘Deeply Personal

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10/11/2023

Reeling from the news of the attack on Israel, grant makers with close ties to the country pledged to help in its defense and to back efforts to provide humanitarian assistance in the face of war.

Racial Equity in Lean Foundations: Incorporating Allyship Into Your Philanthropy Report

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12/12/2023

Collected through FOMR data, surveys, and interviews with members, this report from Exponent Philanthropy centers on the relevance of racial equity to their members’ mission as well as their board and staff demographics.

Focusing on Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Efforts in Maryland - January 2024

Tuesday, January 09, 2024 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) Affinity Group invites Maryland Philanthropy Network members to learn more about the successful campaign to secure Medicaid support for HealthySteps in Maryland, while being updated on the state's infant and early childhood mental health collaborative from Kay Connors, Executive Director, Taghi Modarressi Center for Infant Study at the University of MD School of Medicine. The meeting will also offer updates on upcoming opportunities for funder collaboration to support the Blueprint's Pillar One and strengthen the childcare workforce.

The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) Affinity Group was created to help funders who are interested in supporting expectant parents, and children from birth through age five and their families improve their grantmaking by learning more about initiatives, educational research, and best practices.

Maryland Philanthropy Network members interested in attending for the first time are encouraged to reach out to Marlo Nash prior to attending a meeting.

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CANCELLED | Prenatal-to-Five Affinity Group Meeting - March 2024

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

This meeting has been cancelled so PN5 members may join Senator Ben Cardin from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM for a virtual Town Hall hosted by Maryland Nonprofits. For information, please visit marylandnonprofits.org.

The Prenatal-to-Five (PN-5) Affinity Group was created to help funders who are interested in supporting expectant parents, and children from birth through age five and their families improve their grantmaking by learning more about initiatives, educational research, and best practices.

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Workforce and Financial Stability Legislative Debrief

Wednesday, June 07, 2023 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Workforce Affinity Group to hear outcomes from the 2023 Maryland state legislative session. This will include a discussion around specific bills related to Maryland’s workforce and quality jobs, the public safety net, financial education, asset building, and consumer protections. Our speakers will share information and insights about bills that passed as well as those that did not quite make it this year. We will be joined by representatives from the CASH Campaign of Maryland, Public Justice Center, Economic Action Maryland, and the Job Opportunities Task Force.

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Advancing Careers in Retail Baltimore: Labor Market Analysis

The Baltimore Workforce Funders Collaborative at Maryland Philanthropy Network has released a report designed to provide information on the labor market for the retail trade and food services/drinking places sectors in Baltimore City. This report was prepared by the Baltimore Metropolitan Council as part of Advancing Careers in Retail-Baltimore, a BWFC-sponsored partnership aimed at improving job quality and advancement opportunities...

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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.

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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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Education Funders

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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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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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Health Funders

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

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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.

Focus on City Schools: Preparing for Winter, A City Schools Facilities Update

Wednesday, November 07, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM

Join us for an update on Baltimore City Schools facilities. Learn more about infrastructure problems that exist, the funding mechanisms that exacerbate the problem and the steps City Schools is taking to proactively address facility challenges and buildings with alternative financing mechanisms.

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Education Funders

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Focus on City Schools

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Education: K-12

Foundation Landscapes: Racial Equity

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Knowledgebase

The Foundation Center compiles Foundation Landscapes that combine multiple resources, including data visualization tools, original research, and more to illuminate critical issues in philanthropy. This page, focused on racial equity, includes a collection of research, upcoming trainings and webinars, news articles, and blog posts from experts in the field.

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Bank of America gives $1M, promises internships to Morgan students

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11/19/2020

Morgan State University received $1 million from Bank of America as a part of the corporation’s $25 million initiative to promote high-demand job skills among Black and Latino students.

Philanthropy and Youth-Led Organizations

Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 09:30 to 11:00 AM

Please join us for a discussion regarding the new report by Open Society Institute-Baltimore, “Young, Gifted and Underfunded: Strengthening the Relationship Between Philanthropy and Youth-Led Movements”. We'll hear an overview of the report from project director Glenn Love of Equivolve Consulting and begin a conversation about building better relationships between funders and young activists.

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