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Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
In July 2018, Dr. Donna Hargens became the Superintendent for Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools. She heads 44 schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s nine jurisdictions, including Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
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Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 02:00 to 04:00 PM
This workshop will help participants get specific about the types of grantmaking practices that support – or hinder – equity. During this session, we’ll work through a design-thinking exercise to help us answer the question: “If we were to design the grantmaking process to support grantseekers and grantees and contribute to a more just and equitable world, what would that look like?” If you are a grantmaker that has embraced the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, this workshop is for you.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Please join the Maryland Philanthropy Network Rising Leaders for lunch to continue discussions about strategies that advance racial equity and support marginalized communities through Maryland grantmaking.
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The purpose of Funders Together to End Homelessness Baltimore (FTEHB) is to bring private and public funders together to focus on structural and racial inequities related to housing instability, homelessness, and supportive services, and to preven
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09/12/2019
The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, named Jim Sanders to the foundation’s board of trustees.
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09/22/2019
Concerned about children and youth who are homeless and its negative impact on their lives, Gwen Romack and Evan Somerstein have established the Don’t Just Stand There, DO SOMETHING Fund with the Community Foundation of Frederick County
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:00 to 12:00 PM
We all benefit when local economies offer equitable, stable jobs. Two new tools are being piloted in Baltimore to enhance the ability of companies and their employees to prosper.
Wednesday, November 06, 2019 at 12:00 to 01:30 PM
Join us for an informal conversation to catch up with Tina Hike-Hubbard.
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Thursday, October 24, 2019 at 04:00 to 07:00 PM
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10/11/2019
The Baltimore-based African American Neuroscience Research Initiative (AANRI) announced Friday the receipt of a $275,000 grant from the Abell Foundation, which will provide critical funds to support the developmen
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10/30/2019
Peak Grantmaking features the Bainum Family Foundation in a case story about successful ways of tying organizational values to grantmaking practices.
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01/07/2020
Eric Ward, who is African American, is an expert on white nationalism. He worked in foundations for seven years, including a three-year stint as a program officer at the Ford Foundation.
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02/10/2020
What can over a million teachers tell funders about the needs of schools? No one has greater insight into the needs of students and schools than teachers.
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02/19/2020
The Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities (TFN) is proud to announce our 2020 PLACES Fellows— 16 exemplary leaders in philanthropy, including MPN member Talib Horne, director of Baltimore Civic
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03/24/2020
In light of recent events, the Fund [or Education Excellence] asked a group of City Schools’ principals to share their perspectives and experience in grappling with school closures and the COVID-19 crisis.
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04/01/2020
Two local organizations are joining together to launch an emergency assistance fund to help the community through the COVID-19 crisis, especially the county's "working poor."
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04/01/2020
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski on Tuesday announced the launch of the Baltimore County COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, which he says will support residents and promote public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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04/06/2020
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt all sectors of society, nonprofits stand to play central roles in local and national efforts to support and assist those in need.
Monday, June 29, 2020 at 12:00 to 01:00 PM
How can the Education Funders Affinity Group organize to quickly adapt to the crisis, coordinate efforts and identify priority areas within an ever-changing education landscape? Join your peers who understand the challenges of this work.