The financial, emotional, and physical toll that the COVID-19 health pandemic has put on our country can’t be overstated. This is a time for federal policymakers to come together – using every policy lever possible, every public resource available
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact in Baltimore, prominent local businesses and non-profit organizations are collaborating to help address the food insecurity of Baltimore City children, families and communities.
Please join the Baltimore Community Foundation and Maryland Philanthropy Network with special guest Michael Kaiser, Chairman of the
The nationwide misalignment between the science of how to teach children to read and how reading is actually taught in most schools has been in the news for more than a year.
As part of their commitment to equity, The Libra Foundation takes grantee feedback seriously. Find out how they narrow the power gap by listening deeply to grantee partners to guide their work.
Join us to learn how COVID-19 and the Census Bureau’s adjusted operational timeline are impacting 2020 Census outreach and about creative approaches to reach historically undercounted communities and how census engagement can support long-term capacity building.
Tonia Wellons was named permanent CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation on April 2
The Baltimore Health Corps launched this week to train and hire unemployed city residents to work in neighborhoods hit hardest by COVID-19. The initiative is seeking to hire 300 people to perform roles including contact tracing, public health educ
A newly introduced $10.5 million special appropriation could help alleviate the issue of food security and also support local food banks, restaurants and farmers.
The Horizon Foundation is the largest independent health philanthropy in Maryland and as President and CEO, Nikki Highsmith Vernick has led many campaigns and efforts to improve health and wellness in Howard County.
This is a time of change for philanthropy, especially related to how we deploy our resources to best meet urgent and emergent needs of our communities.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is pleased to announce the formation of the Prenatal to Five Impact Collaborative (PN-5 Impact Collaborative). This group is for funders interested in learning together about the needs of pregnant women and families with children up to age 5 and how to best support them.
The pandemic is shifting our lives increasingly online, but virtual working, learning, and job-seeking platforms do not accommodate everyone. Almost half of low-income adults do not have home broadband services or access to a traditional computer. People with digital literacy and access are at a significant advantage.
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
Over the last four months, organizations around the globe have surveyed foundations, nonprofits, civil society organizations, and individuals to learn how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting them.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is proud to support the Maryland Nonprofits & MARFY Annual Conference, Rising to the Challenge. This year's exciting, fully virtual two-day conference will convene hundreds of nonprofit leaders who are showing up to make great things happen despite difficult times. Every member of your staff and board will find interesting sessions that are relevant to their role in your organization.
Maryland Philanthropy Network is using this year’s annual meeting as an opportunity for transformative change. Our Network must recognize the responsibility to engage in truth-telling and healing in order to support positive community transformation in Maryland. Together we'll hear from local and national grantmakers on the cutting edge of restorative practices, welcome new board members, and celebrate our outgoing board members and CEO Celeste Amato.
All funders are welcome to join the Seniors & Housing Collaborative to learn about Chase Brexton and SAGE’s innovative multi-disciplinary health equity programs serving LGBTQ people over 50 and those aging with HIV. With housing as a frame, we’ll hear about their comprehensive primary and behavioral health care services, affordable housing options, and training about how to provide welcoming and affirming care and services.
Leaders who arise from the communities and issues they serve have the experience, relationships, data, and knowledge that are essential for developing solutions with measurable and sustainable impact.
As the COVID-19 outbreak evolves, we are convening members, grantees, and government sector partners to stay connected, informed, and to support collaborative action.
