Support projects that alleviate economic and social inequality by addressing their root causes, educate staff members, and change organization culture.
On November 13, Maryland Philanthropy Network convened more than 100 community leaders for deep conversation with Edgar Villanueva author of Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance. To continue this discussion, please join us for a peer conversation about the book, Decolonizing Wealth and reflect on Mr. Villanueva’s remarks. For this conversation, we’ll mostly focus on Part One of the book, “Where it Hurts” and the themes outlined within.
Keswick doesn't just want to look at the blood pressure and medical records of the older adults it serves, the Baltimore company is tracking everything as it seeks to use data to provide better health care outcomes for both patients and insurers.
Philanthropy is crucial in maintaining a strong and equitable democracy. Such a democracy creates a culture of civic participation which enables communities to utilize collective power to shape systems and structures.
On May 4, WYPR held a program on the role of non-profits and philanthropies in confronting the community challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, as seen through the experience of two local leaders. How are charities and grant makers responding
The twin crises of pandemic and recession are straining the region’s philanthropies and could force as many as a third of nonprofits to close or merge before the economy recovers, according to top executives in the sector.
Capacity building can take nonprofits to the next level by leveraging strengths and addressing areas of need. Investing in a cohort of grantees is an efficient and effective way to build their collective capacity and foster a vibrant network. But where do you start?
In a December, 2009 Maryland Philanthropy Network program, the Nation
This publication provides a wealth of background and program ideas for improving rural mobility through existing and emerging technology. It offers insights about what’s already working and what is possible from the perspective of providers and thought leaders. It is a general introduction tailored for funders but useful for anyone. It does not require a background in technology or aging.
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Foundations on the Hill (FOTH) is hosted by the Forum of Regional Maryland Philanthropy Networks of Grantmakers, in partnership with the Alliance for Charitable Reform and Council on Foundations.
The Goldseker Foundation works in partnership with the city’s civic leadership, a well-established nonprofit sector, and a growing community of entrepreneurs to serve the Baltimore community, through grantmaking primarily in the areas of community
We are starting the year with a Sharing Session so we can continue to build relationships with one another and share what we are thinking about and focusing on, as well as questions/struggles. We know the year ahead will be especially challenging for the cultural community and collective action on our part will be meaningful.
The purpose of the Arts Funders Affinity Group is to engage and educate Maryland funders about the dynamic local arts and cultural scene and the many opportunities it presents.
The France-Merrick Foundation's annual grantee listing varies significantly from year to year and yet each cohort speaks to the collection of issues the foundation cares about and represents the type of organizations and projects
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Prenatal to Five Affinity Group for a conversation with Dr.
We've missed you and hope you can join us for an uplifting, and long overdue, in-person Health Funders gathering to kick off the new year!
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and the T. Rowe Price Foundation for this 90-minute virtual session that will provide an introduction to gathering, interpreting, and acting on feedback from those at the heart of your work and an overview of why listening and acting on feedback is important to ethical, equitable, and well-run organizations.
The T. Rowe Price Foundation is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 State of the Baltimore Nonprofit Sector Report. As a result of years of collaboration with community partners throughout the city of Baltimore, dozens of data points collected through assessments and surveys, and deep analysis by trusted partners, the State of the Baltimore Nonprofit Sector Report consists of 10 core insights connected to the health and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.
This roundtable is a space and opportunity for members to engage in nontraditional thinking about philanthropy rooted in the principles of adrienne maree brown’s book Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds. The group convenes to wrestle with big ideas and identify ways to transform grant practices to achieve a more just and equitable world. The gatherings are intentionally designed to allow members to practice the principles of emergent strategy and become more able to adapt to change more readily and act from the relationship level.