Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a conversation with Dr. Jennie Wu, Executive Director of Strategy and Continuous Improvement for Baltimore City Public Schools, about their continuous improvement work, the cycles around it, and what it looks like to improve practices.
The Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Aging Innovations Group and Maryland Department of Aging invite you to a special presentation by the National Center to Reframe Aging to gain an understanding of the need to change the way our society communicates about aging and older adults. This session will provide guidance on how to advance an equitable and complete story about aging and promote evidence-based communication strategies to frame aging issues and help participants learn more about the power of research-based framing strategies to increase the impact and efficacy of your communications and work.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for a virtual conversation to learn about the recovery effort over the past two months including an update from the Governor's Office and on the philanthropic response from the three established funds - Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund at the Baltimore Community Foundation, the City of Baltimore’s Key Bridge Emergency Response Fund, and the Bridging the Gap Fund of United Way of Central Maryland. We will also have a data presentation from the Baltimore Metropolitan Council on the regional impact of the Key Bridge collapse and the effects on jobs, transportation, and environmental justice.
Presidents, CEOs, Executive Directors, and Trustees of Maryland Philanthropy Network member organizations are invited to a special happy hour gathering. This will be a time for relaxation and connection with fellow philanthropic leaders from across the state.
Join members and funder colleagues for a relaxed happy hour to connect and strengthen our community at Maryland Philanthropy Network! Come together to recharge, build new relationships, and deepen the fortitude we all need to keep driving courageous philanthropy.
The Maryland Community Foundations Association will learn from Betsy Grossman, Partner with Trister, Ross, Schadler, & Gold, PLLC, about what they can do within their organizations and for the community in response to new federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies.
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View materials for Strengthening Our Fiscal Hosting Ecosystem
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Please join us on August 3rd to learn about Maryland's plans for its proposal - we will be joined by Margaret Williams, Executive Director of the Maryland Family Network. Maryland Family Network has two representatives on a nine-member leadership committee, drawn from the Governor-appointed Maryland Early Care and Education Advisory Council, that is providing guidance to MSDE staff on the design and development of Maryland’s proposal.
Join the Education Affinity Group for a follow-up program to learn about outcomes from this year's state legislative session.
Please join our Green Funders Affinity Group to hear outcomes from this year’s Maryland General Assembly session.
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.
Please join Maryland Philanthropy Network in partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor for a webinar regarding Maryland Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI). This new system going into effect in 2025 and will ensure workers are able to take time away from work to care for themselves or a family member while still receiving job protection and earning up to $1,000 a week for up to 12 weeks. Join us to ask your questions and learn from FAMLI's Director of Policy, Regan Vaughan, and Sr. Community Engagement Specialist, Gwen Brown, about how FAMLI will work, how it will impact both your grantees and your organization, and what you can do now to prepare.
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network for the Baltimore Vacants Workgroup meeting to discuss Reinvest Baltimore,
Join Maryland Philanthropy Network's Education Funders Affinity Group for a conversation with Carey M. Wright, Ed.D., State Superintendent of Schools. This will be an opportunity to hear an update from Dr. Wright about education in Maryland and upcoming plans and priorities for the coming years.
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View materials from "Reopening Baltimore City Public Schools: Immediate Needs and Recovery".
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I had the great pleasure of working with Maryland Philanthropy Network on the Next Generation Project this winter. Working closely with Betsy and Adam, I served as overall project manager. It was a wonderful way to connect my experience with Maryland Philanthropy Network as member of a local family foundation and my work as a social enterprise consultant.
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View materials from 2023 Legislative Update for Education Funders.
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View Materials from What Funders Need to Know about ARPA
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View materials from Green Funders Peer Learning Exchange.
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