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Virtual Foundations on the Hill 2022
Tuesday, April 05, 2022 at 12:00 to 12:00 AM

Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is an annual opportunity for grantmakers and regional associations to meet with their federal lawmakers to personally discuss their work with members of Congress. The next Foundations on the Hill will take place virtually April 5-7. Through a mix of virtual meetings, digital advocacy opportunities, and social media engagement, Foundations on the Hill attendees and advocates will take sector legislative priorities directly to members of Congress, sharing the vision of a courageous philanthropic sector that catalyzes a just and equitable society where all can participate and prosper. 

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Public/Private Partnership
Member Update Meeting: Federal Policy Impacts
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00 to 11:30 AM

To assist with informing the network and the collective discussion about the ongoing philanthropic response to recent federal policy decisions, Maryland Philanthropy Network will host regular virtual meetings in the coming months to bring the latest news and to create an information exchange opportunity for members. Join MPN staff and your philanthropic peers to share updates, nonprofit support strategies underway within the network, where you need support, and any questions for your peers in the context of the changing political environment.

Event type: 
Community Issues
Audience: 
All Funders
Members Only
Topic: 
Public Policy
Preserving Through Crisis: The State of Nonprofits
Release Date: 
06/08/2021

Findings from a new survey conducted by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) show that U.S. nonprofits faced major challenges but fared better than expected in 2020, thanks to an infusion of philanthropic and government funding. However, the data reveal concerning disparities in the experiences of women leading nonprofits and of nonprofits serving certain communities of color.

Successful Site Visits: Guidance, Strategies, and Tips for Funders and Nonprofits
Front page site visit guideSite Visit Guide and Resources

Nonprofit organizations often receive visits from donors and representatives of philanthropic institutions. These meetings are usually held at the nonprofit's location as part of a funder’s grant review or monitoring process and can lead to a deepening of the relationship...

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Publication
Topic: 
Grantmaking Strategy & Tools
Nonprofits
Audience: 
All Funders
Striving for Impact with Michael Bigley of the Venable Foundation
Release Date: 
05/04/2022

Michael Bigley is the Director of the Venable Foundation, one of the largest law firm foundations in the country. A key aspect of his work has been to increase public awareness of Venable’s funding opportunities and diversify the grantee docket. As we transition back to more face-to-face activities in the future, Michael looks forward to meeting new MPN colleagues and discovering how philanthropy can address systemic issues present in our communities together.

Abell Foundation VP Leaves to Pursue Exciting New Venture
Release Date: 
01/18/2018

The Abell Foundation, the largest private foundation in Maryland focused on Baltimore City, announced today that Lynn Heller is leaving her role as Vice President of the Foundation and Sheryl Goldstein has been selected to succeed her.

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